{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fed1b33fe-6876-4313-94c5-93e39fdf2477","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"From Perfection to Presence: Cristiano Colla on Humor, Healing & Authentic Awakening\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/ed1b33fe-6876-4313-94c5-93e39fdf2477\"></iframe>","title":"From Perfection to Presence: Cristiano Colla on Humor, Healing & Authentic Awakening","description":"In this episode of Inner Peace, Better Health, host Shreya is joined by Cristiano Colla\u2014writer, poet, and spiritual storyteller\u2014whose journey from personal trainer to purpose-driven creator began with a life-altering Ayahuasca experience. Together, they unpack the gritty truth of spiritual awakening, the role of humor in healing, and the tension between social media perfection and authentic self-expression. Cristiano shares how reconnecting with his body, embracing emotional messiness, and letting go of external validation transformed his identity and life purpose. If you\u2019re standing at the edge of change but unsure how to leap, this conversation is the nudge you need.\n\nAbout the Guest:Cristiano Colla is a former fitness coach turned poetic soul, whose writing blends vulnerability, humor, and deep spiritual insight. After a powerful Ayahuasca retreat, he left behind the chase for perfection and leaned into the chaos of healing. He now uses storytelling to help others reconnect with their bodies, their truth, and their creative essence.\n\nKey Takeaways:\n\n\nTrue healing isn\u2019t polished\u2014it\u2019s messy, emotional, and beautifully raw.\n\n\nHumor softens the weight of transformation, making space for lightness in the darkest moments.\n\n\nSocial media often distorts authenticity\u2014showing up with your full, imperfect self is the real power.\n\n\nIntegration means uniting body, mind, and spirit\u2014not abandoning one for the other.\n\n\nTransformation starts with accepting where you are, not rushing to where you think you should be.\n\n\n\nConnect with Cristiano Colla:\n\n\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristiano.colla/\u00a0\n\n\nSubstack Blog: The Hybrid Soul Blog\n\n\n\nWant to be a guest on Inner Peace, Better Health?DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\nTune to all our 15 podcasts:https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\nSubscribe To Newsletter:https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\nJoin Our Community:https://nas.io/healthymind\nStay Tuned and Follow UsYouTube \u2013 https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylifeInstagram \u2013 https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.podThreads \u2013 https://www.threads.net/@healthyminds.podFacebook \u2013 https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedIn \u2013 https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemachatterjee/ | https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster\n#podmatch #healthymind #healthymindbyavik #wellness #MentalHealthAwareness #HealingJourney #SpiritualAwakening #Authenticity #HumorHeals #Integration #AyahuascaExperience #MindfulnessMatters #PodcastLife #InnerPeaceBetterHealth #VoicesOfUnity","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/9ff941b2-c1de-4621-8434-9d436107732d/ogy0os5qcgc.jpg"}