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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