"The moment of hopelessness is actually where my essence spoke up loud enough for me to hear it. And I think it marks the beginning of this sacred rebellion, this inner revolution within myself, where the woman in me woke up and she was like, it's time for a new direction." - Parinaz Shams.     Parinaz Shams is a fitness instructor specializing in bar and a spiritual mentor for individuals experiencing hard times. She offers somatic yoga, meditation, and spiritual guidance for individuals going through loss, divorce, or crises along their path. Parinaz aims to help individuals discover their wholeness and realize their inner strength so they can live with unwavering trust in their essence and intuition. She hosts the Embrace Your Essence podcast and offers in-person retreats and online programs.     Episode Summary: In this episode, host Jana Short interviews Parinaz Shams, a fitness instructor and spiritual mentor. Parinaz shares her personal story of hope, discussing how she reached a point of hopelessness in her life and how it became a turning point for her. She talks about the pressure she felt to be successful and the glossy facade she presented to the world despite feeling empty and unhappy on the inside. Parinaz describes the moment when everything fell apart, including her job and her relationship, and how it led her to question her worth and identity. She explains how this moment of hopelessness became the catalyst for her inner revolution and her journey towards embracing her essence. Parinaz also discusses the importance of trusting oneself and listening to one's intuition. She shares her approach to helping others discover their intuition and remove the barriers that prevent them from connecting with their true selves.     Key Takeaways: Parinaz Shams helps individuals who are experiencing loss, divorce, or crises along their path to discover their wholeness and inner strength. Many people feel a sense of hopelessness when they have achieved external success but still feel empty and unhappy on the inside. Parinaz’s own moment of hopelessness became a turning point in her life, leading her to question her worth and identity and embark on a journey of self-discovery. Trusting oneself and listening to one's intuition is crucial for finding fulfillment and happiness. Parinaz helps individuals explore the barriers that prevent them from connecting with their intuition and guides the       Get in touch with Parinaz: www.parinazshams.com https://www.instagram.com/_parinazshams_/ www.facebook.com/tawny.shams linkedin.com/in/parinaz-shams-81665467       Get in touch with Jana and listen to more Podcasts: https://www.janashort.com/     Show Music ‘Hold On’ by Amy Gerhartz https://www.amygerhartz.com/music.     Get the Best Holistic Life Magazine Subscription One of the fastest-growing independent magazines centered around holistic living. https://bestholisticlife.info/Subscription Grab Jana’s Free Monthly Coaching Tips: https://www.janashort.com/coaching-boost Connect with Jana Short: https://www.janashort.com/contact/