Spiritual Awakening: Regan Caruthers on the Gift She Buried at Nine

A spiritual awakening at 27 brought back the gift Regan Caruthers shut off at nine. Regan, author of the memoir Tragic Magic and founder of Aset Center, talks about childhood trauma, the morning she forgave the stepfather who had been violent toward her, and the daily practice she teaches for staying loving when something triggers you. At nine she screamed for the visions to stop, and they did. Eighteen years later she woke at a national sales meeting to a luminous figure at the foot of her bed. The next morning she called home to tell her stepfather she forgave him, and he put the phone down to tell her a golden eagle had just landed on the crab apple tree in the backyard. ▶️ Watch the full conversation on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fmcvy-ic21w CHAPTERS 00:00 The man on the fiery throne 00:19 What if sensitivity is a gift? 01:19 Meet Regan Caruthers 02:35 "My mother dated a king" 03:37 A school where three-year-olds meditated 04:07 Shutting it all down at age nine 04:38 The basement and the washing machine 05:46 He came back when she was 27 06:20 X-Men school and Jean Grey 08:30 A mother who never said she was wrong 09:50 "It's only you. I'm not afraid of you." 10:51 The phone call to her stepfather 11:27 A golden eagle and a red fox 12:44 Who was the man? 15:58 Why we're all here 16:22 Luke Skywalker and the dark portal 18:01 Start with your favorite ice cream 20:09 When the wounded parts run the show 20:54 The toddler who made her own sandwich 21:45 Organic food and no media 22:40 Remember a moment of profound love 23:20 Nature, bare feet and fresh water 24:54 The novel she's writing 27:44 Where to find Regan WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY Why the wounded parts of you do the reacting, and what changes when you stop arguing with them. Where to start if the only thing you can feel love for right now is your favorite ice cream. A daily practice: a long spine, one remembered moment of love, nature, bare feet and fresh water. ABOUT REGAN CARUTHERS Regan Caruthers is a spiritual teacher, yoga teacher and the founder of Aset Center in Washington, Missouri. She taught HeartMath programs at the HeartMath Institute after a career as a Silicon Valley executive in educational software. Her memoir, Tragic Magic, came out in November 2024. regancaruthers.com · Instagram @regancaruthers STAY CONNECTED Every episode: drivenlivin.com/the-wellness-driven-life-show Newsletter: drivenlivin.substack.com/subscribe The Drive Collective: drivenlivin.com/community PRODUCTION CREDITS Hosted and executive produced by April Chavez. Video production by Manlee J. Chavez. Music by Steve Stuntz. Guest agreements and disclaimer: drivenlivin.com/guest-agreements