#20: Damian Schechter – How Plant Medicine & Emotional Accountability Transformed My Life

In this episode of The Deeply Aligned, I’m joined by Damian Schechter, a fitness coach and entrepreneur who seemed to have it all—an enviable physique, a thriving business, and a picture-perfect life. But behind the scenes, Damien was battling the pressure to prove his worth, using external validation as a shield against unresolved pain.

After a tough breakup forced him to choose between spiraling down or leveling up, Damien took the road less traveled. With the help of plant medicine, brutal self-examination, and a willingness to walk away from a life that no longer served him, Damien embarked on a profound journey of healing and growth.

We dive into:
  • Damien’s decision to leave a prestigious job and build his own coaching business
  • How his pursuit of success led to personal and relational breakdowns
  • The transformative role of plant medicine in uncovering his authentic self
  • The balance between ambition, self-care, and emotional accountability
  • Lessons in walking away, rebuilding, and finding purpose through pain
This is not just a story about reinvention—it’s a raw, real exploration of what it means to stop performing for the world and start living authentically.

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#20: Damian Schechter – How Plant Medicine & Emotional Accountability Transformed My Life
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