In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Unplugged and Unstoppable, Robin sits down with Lesley Gray — a woman whose journey from addiction, isolation, and self-doubt to clarity, creativity, and purpose is nothing short of transformational.

Lesley shares how years of struggling with substance addiction, shame, and a feeling of not belonging pushed her into deep inner work — including shadow work, trauma healing, and emotional recovery. What emerged wasn't just sobriety, but a completely new way of experiencing life.

This conversation explores what it really means to "wake up" — not just to the world around you, but to yourself.

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Introduction: Awakening & Finding Your Path

02:00 – Early Awakening & Feeling "Different"

05:00 – Isolation, Identity & Not Feeling Normal

09:00 – Addiction, Trauma & Early Life Conditioning

14:30 – Breaking Point: Choosing Life Over Addiction

18:00 – The 12 Steps as Alchemy & Deep Self-Reflection

22:00 – Emotional Healing, Boundaries & Self-Awareness

26:00 – Kinesiology & Reconnecting with the Body

32:00 – The Power of Action vs Hope

35:00 – Navigating the "Awakening" Without Losing Yourself

40:00 – Escaping Fear, Echo Chambers & Finding Balance

45:00 – Living in the "Grey" (Neutrality & Awareness)

49:00 – Finding Magic in the Mundane

52:00 – Creativity, Film & Neon as Alchemy

56:00 – Becoming an Assistant Director & Creative Growth

1:00:00 – Healing Relationships & Attracting the Right People

1:05:00 – The Power of Coaching & Self-Investment

1:10:00 – Advice for Those Feeling Stuck or Lost

1:15:00 – Future Plans: Podcasts, Film & Creative Projects

1:18:00 – Final Thoughts & Where to Find Lesley

🔑 What You'll Learn

How addiction and trauma can become a catalyst for transformation

Why shadow work and emotional healing are essential for growth

The difference between fear and integrity in decision-making

How to reconnect with your body and intuition

Why balance (not extremes) is the key to navigating awakening

How creativity can become a path to healing and purpose

🌱 A Message for You

If you feel like you're in the messy middle…

If you know you're meant for more but can't see the path yet…

This episode is your reminder:

👉 You're not broken

👉 You're not behind

👉 You're becoming

🎬 From Surviving to Creating

Lesley is now:

🎥 Assistant Director in independent film

🎓 Film student

🎙️ Launching two podcasts

✨ Living what she calls "the magic in the mundane"

🔗 Connect with Lesley

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rawk_vibrations/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wholeness/videos

Facebook: Lesley Gray https://www.facebook.com/rawk.vibrations

Follow GTF Films for updates on the film "Powder" https://www.gtffilms.com/

Also mentioned in this episode was:

Innerstanding on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@wholeness/videos

and James Court Life Coaching https://jamesmccourt.co.uk/

If you've ever felt stuck, lost, or held back by your past — this episode will remind you what's possible when you decide to move forward anyway.

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