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Have you ever felt the pull toward something that makes absolutely no logical sense? Angela de la Agua’s story will remind you why following your heart is the most radical act of courage—and why it’s worth every uncomfortable moment.
From fashionista to desert mystic, Angela shares what happens when you finally stop ignoring the whisper and leap into the complete unknown. This conversation gets real about the messy middle of transformation: the relationships that shift, the identity crises that hit, and how to trust your inner knowing when everyone around you thinks you’ve lost it.
We explore the difference between mind wisdom and heart wisdom, what it takes to rebuild your life from scratch, and why the most aligned path often looks like the craziest one. Angela’s journey proves that sometimes the thing that terrifies you most is exactly what your soul is calling you toward.
If you’ve been sensing that your current life no longer fits, or you’re afraid of what might happen if you actually listen to that persistent inner nudge, this episode offers both inspiration and permission to trust the mystery.
Essential listening for anyone ready to discover what becomes possible when you choose alignment over approval.
Covered In This Episode
In this episode, you’ll discover:
Angela’s journey began with a pivotal moment in her late 20s.
She experienced a dark night of the soul that led to self-reflection.
Living in LA felt misaligned with her true self.
The call of the desert became a guiding force in her life.
The move to Joshua Tree was a leap into the unknown.
Self-care and healing became central themes in her new life.
Trusting her heart led to unexpected opportunities and connections.
Transformations in relationships often accompany personal awakenings.
Grief can catalyze significant healing and self-discovery.
Shifting from a practical business to spiritual healing requires courage.
The journey of self-discovery is ongoing and ever-evolving.
Letting go of attachments can open doors to new opportunities.
Leadership in healing requires stepping into one’s truth.
Embracing the unknown is a vital part of the healing journey.
Chapters
00:00 Introducing Angela de la Agua
05:29 Angela’s Journey to Joshua Tree
07:36 The Dark Night of the Soul
11:11 Embracing the Desert Life
19:31 The Power of Following Your Heart
27:34 Navigating Life’s Big Changes
31:37 The Role of Self-Care and Healing
36:10 The Saturn Return and Life Transitions
37:28 The Challenge of Trusting the Universe
41:30 Transforming Relationships
46:08 Embracing the Priestess Path
01:01:29 Navigating Intuition and Ego
01:04:09 A New Chapter: Leaving the Sacred Cabin
01:10:24 Current Offerings and Future Plans
01:12:40 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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More About Angela de la Agua
Angela de la Agua is an initiated priestess in service to helping others access the divinity within each of us through heart-opening healing work, ceremony, photography, and spiritual practice. She has been rooted full-time in Joshua Tree, California, since 2011 as a devoted initiate of the desert, where she embodies her role as a priestess through work as a ceremonialist, spiritual teacher, and divine healer.
She is renowned for her work with sacred nourishment, fasting, yogic practice, ceremonial cacao, as well as an artist and photographer. Her ability to find beauty in all things enables Angela to recognize the divinity that dwells within everything and elevate the mundane to the sacred in everyday life.
She continues to follow the path of the open heart as her sacred work continues to evolve and expand. Her radiant energy reaches people around the world who seek spiritual guidance, soul-level healing, and embo
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