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October 8, 2025 66 mins

Brief Overview:
In this episode of Connection Matters, Annette Knopp shares her transformative journey from restlessness and spiritual searching to embodied awakening and authentic connection. Together, we explore how to navigate inner wounds, avoid spiritual traps, and cultivate a life grounded in belonging, purpose, and meaning.

Key Themes & Topics:

  • Recognising authentic spiritual guidance versus spiritual bypassing
  • How early life experiences shape our seeking and patterns
  • Staying with the dark nights of the soul as a path to growth
  • The four pillars of true connection: belonging, purpose, transcendence, and narrative
  • Integrating inner healing with spiritual practice to live fully human
  • Relationships as mirrors for awakening and wholeness

Whether you’re exploring everyday spirituality, connected self-leadership, or simply seeking a more meaningful, embodied life, this conversation offers both wisdom and practical reflections for your own journey.

Call to Action:
If this episode resonates with you, head to my blog post for a deeper dive into Annette’s story, insights, and reflection prompts. You can also access a range of free resources to support your own journey toward alignment and connection here: https://pages.leonajohnson.life/true-north

Connect with Annette and pre-order her book here: https://www.annetteknopp.com/book

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