In spiritual traditions, the desert is a place of reckoning—a barren landscape where transformation begins. In this episode, I share my own desert moments: two powerful episodes of psychosis that unraveled everything I thought I was, and led me to a deeper truth.

These weren’t just breakdowns—they were breakthroughs.

Through storytelling, reflection, and poetry, we explore what it means to be stripped bare, to face the silence, and to rediscover the voice of your soul.

If you’ve ever felt lost, burned out, or like you’re walking through your own desert, this episode is for you.

Featuring the original poem: Desert Whispers

• Guided reflection questions to support your journey inward.

You are all you need.

—Katerina Melan