In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Kirsten Lane, a resilient woman whose journey through motherhood, loss, chronic illness, and transformation reveals the power of sovereignty and rebirth. From surviving a controlling relationship and the grief of losing her partner, to navigating menopause, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and burnout, Kirsten shares how she turned pain into power through daily rituals, body awareness, and embracing joy. Her story is one of radical self-listening, reclaiming vitality, and shining unapologetically. Together, we explore what it means to truly live—beyond survival—and how small, intentional practices can create monumental shifts. By the end of the episode, you’ll see how sovereignty, resilience, and curiosity can transform even the darkest chapters into a radiant new beginning. This episode includes mentions of suicidal thoughts and mental health struggles. Please listen with care. If you’re in a vulnerable place or need support, consider pressing pause or listening with someone you trust. Key Moments: [00:58] - Kirsten shares the challenges of single motherhood and raising her children while navigating her ex-partner’s struggles with mental illness. [03:24] - The breaking point: finding the courage to leave a controlling relationship and facing the aftermath of her partner’s tragic death. [06:00] - Struggling with pain, burnout, and menopause—when the medical system had no answers, Kirsten turned inward for healing. [07:28] - The lightbulb moment: learning to make “a holiday every day” through morning rituals, conscious walking, and breathwork. [09:13] - Discovering Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and reframing her relationship with her body through mobility training and strength practices. [17:06] - Embracing sovereignty: taking full responsibility for her healing and no longer waiting for outside rescue. [21:26] - A transformative week at Mindvalley—rebirth, reconnecting with her inner child, and reclaiming her joy through dance, ritual, and community. About Our Guest Kirsten Lane is a Grammy-nominated Music Supervisor in the UK with over 100 film credits, including Saltburn, Baby Driver, and the upcoming I Swear and The Running Man. A lifelong musician, she studied music at university and worked with major record labels before launching her own supervision company in 2001. Alongside her creative career, Kirsten is also a trained Traditional Chinese Acupuncturist, having run a clinic for many years after discovering its healing power through her own health journey. After decades of struggling with chronic health challenges—including Lyme disease, glandular fever, and more recently, the effects of perimenopause and long COVID—Kirsten was diagnosed with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS) in 2023. As a single mom, business owner, and sensitive soul, she knew it was time to stop surviving and start thriving. Through self-led health optimization and daily embodiment practices, she’s now stronger and more aligned than ever—and on a mission to help others transform burnout into vitality through deeper self-awareness and compassionate care. About the Show: From the Ashes is part of The Vibrant Visionary: a movement to help people reclaim their health, power, and freedom, and shift the world toward a more harmonious, balanced, and compassionate way of living and thriving together. Through deep, unfiltered conversations with purpose-driven leaders, healers, creatives, and change-makers, this podcast invites you to rise into your full potential—not by becoming someone new, but by remembering who you truly are. If this episode moved you, please share it or leave a review. Your voice helps amplify the stories that light the way. About the Host: Valerie Hwang Beck is a Vitality & Vision Mentor, Ayurvedic practitioner, and founder of The Vibrant Visionary. She helps high-achieving creatives and leaders recover from burnout and realign with their true rhythm, so they can build a life that reflects their purpose, vitality, and voice. Through From the Ashes, Valerie shares honest, embodied stories that awaken transformation and celebrate the art of becoming. Want to Go Deeper? Download the free Vibrant Visionary Blueprint: A practical and powerful guide to help you reclaim your energy, clarity, and creative fire. 👉 thevibrantvisionary.com Everything starts here. Connect with Valerie: 📬 Email: valerie@intrepidwellness.life 📱 Instagram: @vibrantvisionary.val 📺 YouTube: @the-vibrant-visionary
