• 5. Owning The Way We Show Up In Relationships: How Can We Go From Toxic To Healthy Relationships?
    Jul 10 2024

    Jon is BACK and we're so excited!!

    Wow- this conversation was filled with so much vulnerability and wisdom on all the ways we can start being better and healthier in relationships.

    Jon and Cristy sat down for almost an hour and talked about their experience with being willing to own up to their side of the street in ALL relationships. They were honest about the not-so-proud moments and how they started making long-lasting changes and experiencing a complete transformation for the better.

    Sit back and enjoy this special show!

    We would love to hear from you! Feel free to share your experience in the comment section, leave a review, and most importantly, THANK YOU for being part of this crazy, and a little scary, fun journey!


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    39 mins
  • 4. The Power Of Forgiveness: Who Are We Underneath The Pain?
    May 30 2024

    Welcome back, everyone! You’re listening to Beyond the Darkness.

    Have you ever asked yourself, who am I? What is my identity? Why do I need to forgive someone when I don't want to? Could I change my past?

    Javi and Cristy got together and talked about the power of forgiveness, and how it brings us closer to understanding who we are.

    They dove deep into explaining how everyone can actually change their past and create a life worth living.

    Sit back and enjoy the show!


    We would love to hear from you! Feel free to share your experience in the comment section and thank you for being a part of this crazy, a little scary, and fun new journey!


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    56 mins
  • 3. Processing Grief: How Do We Work Through Losing Someone We Love?
    Apr 19 2024

    Who teaches us how to process grief and loss? What do we say when someone we know loses someone they love?

    In this week's episode, Cristina and Jon share about their process after losing their grandmother. Jon also shares about losing his mom and what he had to work through to overcome the pain. They speak on the anger and guilt that comes up the moment they hear their loved one has passed and what they wish people knew about loss and grief.

    We would love to hear from you. How did you wish someone consoled you in the beginning stages of grief? How do you process emotions and pain when thinking about someone close that you have lost? Share in the comment section.


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    52 mins
  • 2. Intimacy in Relationships: How To Discover The Secret Language Of Real Connection
    Mar 27 2024

    How can we improve our relationships? How can we go from being reactive, selfish, and dishonest to a more understanding, authentic, and honest dynamic?

    In this week's episode, Jon and Cristy talk about the beginning stages of breaking out of unhealthy relationships. They share their personal experience on why they stayed and the process of developing authentic, meaningful, and fulfilling relationships.

    Through their share, you'll hopefully gain hope and discover the "why" behind unhealthy patterns and how to choose a safe relationship where intimacy and vulnerable connection are celebrated.

    Please share your own experience and how you can relate to their share in the comment section below!

    Sit back, get some popcorn, and enjoy!

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 1. Introducing Beyond The Darkness: How to Break From The Cycle Of Suffering
    Mar 20 2024

    Have you ever felt like you’re stuck in the cycle of suffering, feeling controlled by your emotions, questioning your purpose in life, not knowing who you really are, and unable to be free from debilitating anxiety?

    Well, you are in the right place. Welcome to Beyond the Darkness podcast. My name Is Cristina and I am your host alongside my dear friend Jon.


    In this week’s first episode, Jon and I got together to talk about what Beyond the Darkness means to us, and why we get stuck in the cycle of suffering. We shared personal life experiences to hopefully help you not feel alone on this sometimes, very confusing and overwhelming journey.

    Sit back, get some popcorn, and enjoy our very vulnerable, real, and raw conversation.

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    1 hr and 5 mins