What if your biggest breakdown was really a setup for your breakthrough?
In this powerful episode of The Knowing Podcast, host Christene Marie sits down with Darryn Yates—musician, rebel, and transformational coach—to talk about the moment he found purpose in a parking lot with a 9mm. Darryn opens up about the darkness he overcame, how he reclaimed his identity, and why authenticity is the secret weapon for any visionary leader or creative.
This conversation dives deep into identity, reinvention, parenting, performance, and the painful-yet-powerful road to truly knowing yourself.
⏱️ CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Christene Intro
1:19 Darryn Intro
07:36 Most Potent Feeling
10:50 Your Why
14:38 Becoming the Person for Success
17:22 The Dream While Being Married
21:44 Pursuing a Life-Giving Passion
26:33 Purpose in Pain
31:47 Out of the Matrix
35:45 Something Must Die
39:05 Emerging from Transformation
43:11 People as Mirrors
50:52 Closing Thoughts
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👤 ABOUT DARRYN YATES
Darryn Yates is a musician, creative entrepreneur, and purpose coach who helps people break free from limiting beliefs and step into their boldest, truest selves. As the founder of Reveal Your Rock Star, Darryn combines mindset coaching, personal storytelling, and raw vulnerability to guide others toward a life of freedom, clarity, and power.
🔗 Website: www.DarrynYates.com
🎸 Coaching & Purpose Discovery: www.RevealYourRockStar.com
📱 Instagram: @darrynyatesofficial
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryn-yates-b5a507b/
🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/darrynyates
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