From Rock Bottom to Radiance: Angie Hawkins on Healing, Purpose & Running in Slippers.

Guest Name: Angie Hawkins

https://www.runninginslippers.com/

Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest & Substack: @angiehawkins808

Summary:

In this emotionally raw and uplifting episode of Poddin’ My Noggin, host C.K. Simms sits down with Angie Hawkins, author of Running in Slippers and founder of Inner Glow Coaching. Angie shares her remarkable journey of personal transformation—from heartbreak, loss, and a suicide attempt, to healing, self-discovery, and writing a brutally honest memoir.

With humor and vulnerability, Angie opens up about moving to Hawaii, surviving life's lowest moments, and ultimately finding her calling in helping women reclaim their power from the inside out. If you’ve ever felt like life was crumbling beneath you, this conversation will show you that healing is not only possible—it’s where the magic begins.

Takeaways:

- From rock bottom to resilience: Angie’s overdose became the catalyst for deep personal transformation.

- Healing starts within: She emphasizes the power of seeking internal validation over external approval.

- Her book is raw and real: Running in Slippers shares Angie’s unfiltered life story—messy, authentic, and honest.

- “Shine From the Inside” coaching: Angie helps women break free from people-pleasing and build inner confidence.

- Life is a metaphor: Running in slippers symbolizes life’s beauty, unpredictability, and emotional risk.

- Self-compassion is key: Healing requires gentleness, patience, and kindness toward yourself.

- Narrated by the author: Angie’s audiobook is voiced by her, adding authenticity and emotional depth.

- Fill your own cup first: You can only serve others fully when you’re emotionally nourished yourself.

- Acting as if works: Angie believes that embodying your future self can help manifest the life you want.

- Creating safe spaces matters: Angie is building global communities for honest, vulnerable conversations around healing.

Chapters

00:00 From Comfort Zone to Courageous Moves

06:02 The Struggles of Seeking External Validation

16:12 Turning Points and New Beginnings

21:20 The Journey of Healing and Authenticity

27:00 The Journey of Self-Discovery through Audiobook Narration

29:02 Empowering Women: The Essence of Inner Glow Coaching

31:01 Shining from Within: Rediscovering Your True Self

33:52 The Importance of Self-Compassion and Kindness

36:54 Running in Slippers: A Metaphor for Life

39:08 Expanding Horizons: Future Goals and Aspirations

41:02 Creating Safe Spaces for Authentic Conversations

42:49 Acting As If: Manifesting Your Desired Life

45:59 Closing Thoughts and Future Endeavors

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