Let It Go with Crina Okumus

Crina Okumus
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Welcome to Let It Go with Crina Okumus, a podcast for those who've spent long enough looking outward. Every episode is a return: to yourself, to truth, to what's been waiting there all along. Expect honest conversations with souls I admire, solo reflections, guided meditations, and magical tools. We'll talk about the real stuff, life, healing, the unseen, the parts you've always known were true but couldn't quite say out loud. No performance. No pretending. Just truth, love, and the way back home. Tune in. Go inside. You've been looking everywhere else long enough.

  1. Sep 13

    I Did Not Need to Stop Building. I Needed to Know Why I Was Building. A very different way of looking at ambition, money and success.

    Episode Description For years, I tried to leave the entrepreneur in me behind. I had built a fashion business from almost nothing, starting with around €500 and eventually selling in more than 40 countries. I made my first million around the age of 25, learned everything from production to international growth, and became very good at the game of building a business. But there was a question I had never really asked myself: Why did I need to win? Looking back, I can see that some of my ambition came from a genuine love of creating and building, but some of it came from somewhere much more personal. I wanted to make money, I wanted to be successful, I wanted to be seen, and I wanted my father to see what I was capable of. When life eventually stopped the hamster wheel I had been running on, I began questioning not only what I had built, but the person I had become while building it. For several years, I went so far in the opposite direction that I almost rejected the entrepreneur in me completely. Now I understand that entrepreneurship was never the problem. I did not need to stop building. I needed to understand where I was building from. In this episode, I talk about ambition, money, success, pain, external validation and what changes when we become honest about the real reasons we want what we want. I also share why, after years of resisting the label, I am finally ready to say again that I am an entrepreneur. The ambition is still there. The love of building is still there. What has changed is the intention behind it. Because perhaps the most important question is not What do you want to build? It is: Why do you want to build it? In This Episode I share the story of building my fashion company from around €500 into an international business, making my first million around 25, and developing the instinct and skills that made entrepreneurship almost second nature to me. But we go much deeper than business. We explore what happens when ambition is partly fueled by pain and the desire to be seen, why external success cannot necessarily satisfy an internal need, and how easily achievement can become a sophisticated hamster wheel. I also talk about the years when I rejected my entrepreneurial identity, why I now see that as another form of denying myself, and what it means to build from a place of purpose without losing ambition, money, growth or the joy of the game. Most importantly, I invite you to ask yourself the question I wish I had asked much earlier: Why are you doing what you are doing, and would you still want it if nobody were watching? Chapters 00:00 Why I tried to stop being an entrepreneur 01:52 Loving the game versus needing to win 03:48 When pain and external validation drive ambition 05:57 The question I wish I had asked before building 07:52 Why I am redefining ambition rather than rejecting it 09:46 What changes when you start building from within 10:46 The question I want you to ask yourself

  2. Sep 8

    If Nobody Were Watching, Who Would You Become? The Life We Build Just to Be Seen

    What if nobody were watching you? Nobody to impress. Nobody to make proud. Nobody to prove anything to. Who would you become? This question has been following me lately, and it made me realize something uncomfortable about my life: for many years, much of what I did came from one simple desire: to be seen. As a little girl, I wanted my parents to be proud of me. I wanted the best grades. I wanted to be the most talented girl in theater class. Later, the stage simply became bigger. I became an entrepreneur. I built brands. I wanted my work to appear in Vogue and other magazines. There was always another mountain to climb, another achievement, another way of saying: Look at me. See what I have done. But while becoming more visible to the world, I slowly became less visible to myself. And then life broke the hamster wheel. When my father suddenly died in a car accident, I did not only lose someone I deeply loved. I also lost one of the people I had spent my entire life trying to make proud. Without realizing it, I had to face a much bigger question: Who am I when the person I wanted to see me is no longer here? That question began a journey that has lasted more than twelve years. In this episode, I talk about finding my way back to the little girl I was before achievement became so important the girl who loved dancing, singing, writing and creating simply because it made her happy. Her audience was mostly the hens in my grandmother's garden, and occasionally two dogs who had very little choice about attending my daily performances. There was no applause, no outcome, no success metric. There was just joy. And maybe there is something important for all of us hidden there. Because underneath so many of the identities we build as adults, there may still be a little girl or boy whispering: Please see me. Please tell me I matter. Please be proud of me. Please love me. In this episode, I explore what happens when we stop creating our lives from that pain and begin creating from love instead. Not because somebody is watching. Not because it will make us important. But simply because something inside us feels alive when we do it. In this episode We explore the childhood desire to be seen and loved, how creative play can slowly turn into achievement, and what happens when external validation becomes part of our identity. I also share how losing my father forced me to confront who I was underneath my accomplishments, why writing became part of my journey home, and what I am learning about the difference between building from pain and building from love. And perhaps most importantly, I invite you to ask yourself: What did I love before I needed it to become something? Chapters 00:00 — If nobody were watching, who would you become? The question behind this episode and why I have been practicing it in my own life. 01:09 — I just wanted to be seen How the childhood desire to make my parents proud shaped my relationship with achievement. 02:23 — When play became achievement From singing and dancing for the hens in my grandmother's garden to entrepreneurship, Vogue and constantly searching for the next mountain. 05:56 — When life broke the hamster wheel Losing my father and realizing how much of my identity had been connected to being seen by him. 07:07 — Please see me. Please love me. Why our longing for validation is deeply human—and how easily we can build entire identities around it. 08:35 — When the role becomes our identity What happens when we become so good at being who others expect us to be that we lose connection with ourselves. 09:34 — What did you love before it needed an outcome? Returning to childhood passions, creativity and the things that make us feel alive simply because we love doing them. 11:12 — Learning to see with the heart Why I am increasingly fascinated by the unseen world and what becomes possible when we begin feeling more deeply. 12:09 — Building from love instead of pain The difference between creating because we need to be seen and creating because something genuinely wants to come through us. 13:13 — The journey home to yourself Why perhaps we do not need another mountain to climb. Maybe we need to remember who we were before we learned who we were supposed to become. A question for you After listening, give yourself a few quiet minutes and ask: If nobody were telling me who I should become, and nobody were watching me, who would I want to discover inside myself? Do not rush to answer. Go back to the child you were before everything needed an outcome. What did you love? What made you lose track of time? What would you still create if nobody ever applauded? Maybe you do not need to become someone new. Maybe you are simply finding your way home to yourself. Keywords Self-discovery • authenticity • identity • creativity • external validation • inner joy • grief • success • writing • personal growth • creating from love

  3. Jul 2

    Money Was Never the Problem: A Guided Meditation to Heal Your Relationship with Abundance

    Do you worry about money? Not just the bills. That deeper feeling. The one that says, no matter how much you earn, it is never quite enough. That without it, you are not enough. I know that feeling. I lived inside it for a long time. I built a fashion company that traded across forty countries. I made more money than I ever imagined. And there were still days when I felt like the poorest person alive. The number was never the problem. My relationship with it was. I remember the day I checked my bank account and found it almost empty. The panic. The shame. I even felt ashamed that my husband was supporting me, not understanding that this was love, not charity. That was the day everything cracked open. Because what I found underneath the panic was not a money problem. It was a story I had carried since I was a little girl. Watching my mother work herself to exhaustion. Always chasing. Never resting. Never feeling it was enough. That story became mine. And I did not even know I was living inside it. Desperation does not attract abundance. Neither does control. Only love can do that. Only trust. Only surrender. This episode is a ten-minute practice I recorded for you. Not a strategy. Not five steps. A practice — the kind that shifts something from the inside. Press play. Ten minutes. That is all. WHAT YOU WILL FIND IN THIS EPISODE → Why money anxiety is almost never really about money  → The story you inherited — and how to finally recognise it  → Why chasing and controlling keep abundance away  → The difference between receiving and deserving  → A guided ten-minute morning practice to reset your relationship with abundance CHAPTERS 00:00 — Money as one of our greatest teachers  02:20 — The emotional root of money anxiety — my personal story  05:02 — The energy of scarcity versus the energy of abundance  10:55 — The practice of receiving — why we block what we want most  15:08 — How your inner state shapes your outer reality  16:32 — Closing thoughts and an invitation KEY TAKEAWAYS — Desperation and control do not attract abundance. Love and trust do.  — Your relationship with money is a mirror of your relationship with yourself.  — The stories we inherit about money are still running our lives today.  — Receiving is a practice. Closing yourself to support keeps abundance out.  — Abundance is not a number. It never was. THE BOOK This episode is taken from the chapter Money: One of Our Greatest Teachers in my book Let It Go — A Conversation with God and the Journey Back to Yourself. It is the most honest thing I have ever written. About losing myself. Finding my way back. And everything I had to let go of to get there. Find it here FIND ME Instagram Youtube  Everything you are searching for is already inside you. It always has been. — Crina Okumus #money #abundance #moneyblocks #lettinggo #meditation #selfworth #innerwork #financialhealing #manifestation #mindset #selflove #personalgrowth #awakening #podcastforwomen #morningpractice #abundancemindset #moneymindset #trustyourself

  4. Jun 25

    Six Women, One Question: Why Am I Not Happy?

    Why do success, money, and achievement still leave so many high-achieving women feeling empty inside? In this episode of Let It Go, Crina Okumus explores the universal question of happiness despite success — sharing real stories of Oprah Winfrey, Arianna Huffington, Naomi Osaka, Simone Biles, Lady Gaga, and Adele, six women who reached the very top of their fields and still hit the same wall: I have everything, so why am I not happy? This is an episode about burnout, alignment, and authenticity — and what happens when you finally stop chasing external validation and start listening to your inner voice. Crina shares her own experience with this same question and offers three practical steps to reconnect with your true self, set boundaries, and move from performing for others to living in alignment with who you really are. If you've ever felt successful on the outside but disconnected on the inside, this episode is your invitation to stop, reflect, and come home to yourself. 🔑 Topics covered: self-awareness, happiness, success, burnout, authenticity, inner peace, personal growth, fulfillment, self-reflection, alignment, mental health, high-achieving women, awakening Key Topics The universal question of happiness despite successStories of Oprah Winfrey, Arianna Huffington, Naomi Osaka, Simone Biles, Lady Gaga, and AdeleThe importance of stopping to listen to yourselfThe danger of performing for others instead of living authenticallyPractical steps to reconnect with your true self and prevent burnout Key Takeaways You are not ungrateful or broken — you're awakeSuccess alone doesn't fill the inner voidListening to your inner voice is essential for real fulfillmentStopping and reflecting can prevent burnout before it happensYou don't need permission to live authentically Sound Bites "Why am I not happy?""I hated being famous. I felt exhausted and used up.""Stop building a life to prove something to people who were never even watching." Chapters 00:00 — Awakening to Inner Happiness 05:45 — The Cost of Success and Burnout 10:09 — Finding Your True Self 🎧 Listen now on my website | Subscribe for weekly episodes on awakening, alignment, and the journey back to yourself. 📖 Inspired by Let It Go — A Conversation with God and the Journey Back to Yourself by Crina Okumus. #LetItGoPodcast #Awakening #Burnout #SuccessAndHappiness #Authenticity #SelfAwareness #InnerPeace #PersonalGrowth #HighAchievingWomen #MentalHealthMatters #CrinaOkumus

  5. Jun 18

    Do This Every Morning for 21 Days and Watch Your Life Change | 432Hz Morning Meditation

    We spend so much of our lives listening to the noise outside that we forget the power that already exists within us. Even more importantly, we forget that every morning offers us an opportunity to consciously create our day before the world begins to shape it for us. This is why I invite you to join me in a simple challenge: Listen to this meditation every morning for the next 21 days. Do it as soon as you wake up, before checking your phone, before reading the news, before giving your energy away. It is only 10 minutes. Yet these 10 minutes can completely change the way you move through your day. The true magic is not outside of you. The magic lives in your awareness. It lives in your ability to choose your thoughts, your energy, your emotions, and the reality you want to create. This meditation is accompanied by 432Hz music, chosen to support relaxation, presence, and a deeper connection with yourself as you begin your day. I would love to hear about your experience. If this meditation supports you, please leave a comment, subscribe, and share your feedback. Your messages help me understand what resonates most and encourage me to continue creating these meditations for our community. I have received beautiful feedback from many of you after the evening meditations, and I am excited to begin this morning journey together. So tell me: Are you in for 21 days? With love, Crina Okumus Stop Searching Outside. Start Listening Within.

  6. Jun 11

    The Body Doesn't Lie | Awakening Through What You've Been Ignoring

    What if your biggest breakdown was actually your body trying to wake you up? In this second episode of June's Awakening series, I share the story of Diana, a woman born feeling rejected, who buried decades of pain, lost a close friend, and then received a cancer diagnosis the doctors called hopeless. What happened next is one of the most honest and powerful examples of awakening I have ever witnessed. This episode is about the body as a messenger. About the quiet whispers we ignore for years until they become something we can no longer push through. About what it means to finally turn inward, not as a last resort, but as the only real answer. In this episode:  ✓ Why the body is always communicating and never lying  ✓ Diana's story: from rejection in the womb to cancer-free  ✓ Why illness is not a failure, it is a signal  ✓ The one question to ask yourself today about what your body is trying to say  ✓ What awakening looks like when it arrives through the worst moment of your life Chapters:  00:00 The Journey of Awakening  08:56 Listening to the Body's Signals Keywords: awakening, body communication, self-love, healing, personal growth, Crina Okumus, let it go podcast, Diana's story, cancer healing, inner voice, listening within, women and healing

  7. Jun 4

    No Five Steps. No Perfect Story. Just the Truth.

    83 episodes in. And this is the one where everything changes. I didn't plan this podcast. I didn't plan the book either. The things that have mattered most in my life were never planned; they arrived when I finally stopped running long enough to hear something. And that's exactly what this new era is about. THIS IS NOT A SELF-HELP PODCAST. No five steps to happiness. No morning routine that fixes everything. No formula for becoming your best self. What you will find here is something different, and I think something you actually need. EVERY MONTH ON LET IT GO: ✦ One real topic, the kind everyone carries but few talk about honestly ✦ One solo episode ✦ One guest conversation ✦ One deeper dive ✦ One guided meditation Because silence does things that words can't. THIS MONTH: AWAKENING The moment everything cracks open. And you can finally see. IN THIS EPISODE: ✦ Why grief can be a door, not just a wound  ✦ The messy, nonlinear truth of self-discovery  ✦ Ten years of searching across four countries  ✦ The moment I finally surrendered and what I found  ✦ The one question I'll leave you with YOU'LL HEAR: "Grief was also the door." "Something far bigger than me made the choice." "What are you still running from?" CHAPTERS: 00:00 · The Unplanned Journey Begins  02:57 · The Impact of Grief  06:08 · The Search for Self  08:52 · Embracing Silence and Surrender  12:02 · A New Approach to Life and Learning Everything you are searching for is already inside you. It always has been. THE BOOK: Let It Go — A Conversation with God and the Journey Back to Yourself 📸 Instagram: @crinaokumus

  8. May 3

    Feeling Lost? Ask This One Question Every Night for 21 Days

    21-Day Meditation for Clarity and Guidance (English Version) Episode Description This is a 21-day guided meditation in English designed to help you find clarity, receive guidance, and reconnect with your true self. If you're feeling lost, searching for your path, or wondering about your life's mission, this meditation is for you. Note: This meditation is in English. The Romanian version is available in the next episode. What This Meditation Offers Daily practice: 15 minutes every evening before bedDuration: 21 consecutive daysPurpose: Finding clarity, guidance, and reconnecting with yourselfLanguage: English Who This Meditation Is For This meditation is perfect if you: Feel lost or uncertain about your directionAre searching for your true pathWonder what your mission or purpose isNeed clarity in your lifeWant to reconnect with yourself How to Practice Time: 15 minutes each evening before bed What to do: PauseBreathePrayAsk from your heart: "God, show me the way"Important: You don't need to force the answer. Simply return to this practice every night, listen within, and allow the guidance to come naturally. What Happens When You Commit Something begins to shift when you truly stop and give yourself space to hear. The practice isn't about forcing answers—it's about creating space for guidance to arrive. Practice Tips Set aside the same time each eveningFind a quiet, comfortable placeBe consistent for all 21 daysDon't expect immediate answersTrust the processListen within Why 21 Days? Twenty-one days allows you to establish a rhythm, build trust in the practice, and create enough space for real shifts to occur. Consistency matters more than perfection. Ready to begin? Listen to this episode and commit to your 21-day journey of clarity and guidance. Looking for the Romanian version? Check the next episode. Keywords 21-day meditation, guided meditation, meditation for clarity, finding your path, spiritual guidance, evening meditation, daily meditation practice, meditation for purpose, reconnecting with yourself, prayer meditation, meditation before bed, spiritual clarity, life purpose meditation, guided prayer Episode Tags #Meditation #21DayChallenge #Clarity #Guidance #SpiritualPractice #EveningMeditation #FindYourPath #LifePurpose #DailyPractice #MeditationJourney #InnerGuidance #SelfDiscovery #Prayer

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Welcome to Let It Go with Crina Okumus, a podcast for those who've spent long enough looking outward. Every episode is a return: to yourself, to truth, to what's been waiting there all along. Expect honest conversations with souls I admire, solo reflections, guided meditations, and magical tools. We'll talk about the real stuff, life, healing, the unseen, the parts you've always known were true but couldn't quite say out loud. No performance. No pretending. Just truth, love, and the way back home. Tune in. Go inside. You've been looking everywhere else long enough.

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  • Creator
    Crina Okumus
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Let It Go with Crina Okumus
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