Episode 134: Initiation – Breathwork, Surrender, and the Hero’s Journey
From the Grave Podcast | Conversations on Transformation
Episode Summary
In this episode of From the Grave Podcast, Scott Russell explores the stage of Initiation within the Hero’s Journey—a phase marked by trials, surrender, and deep transformation.
Through the lens of recovery, spirituality, and personal experience, Scott reveals how breath work and emotional release open the doorway to surrender and freedom. True initiation always demands sacrifice: letting go of the false king—the ego—and stepping into a life built on truth, responsibility, and God.
Listeners will gain insights into:
Why adversity is a necessary gateway to spiritual growth
How breathwork and emotional release create breakthroughs
The role of surrender in moving past fear and ego
How initiation shapes purpose and resilience on the recovery journey
This conversation is a reminder that pain isn’t the end of the story—it’s the portal to transformation.
Go Deeper
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