What if your biggest breakdown was really a setup for your breakthrough?

In this powerful episode of The Knowing Podcast, host Christene Marie sits down with Darryn Yates—musician, rebel, and transformational coach—to talk about the moment he found purpose in a parking lot with a 9mm. Darryn opens up about the darkness he overcame, how he reclaimed his identity, and why authenticity is the secret weapon for any visionary leader or creative.

This conversation dives deep into identity, reinvention, parenting, performance, and the painful-yet-powerful road to truly knowing yourself.

⏱️ CHAPTERS:

0:00 Intro

0:35 Christene Intro

1:19 Darryn Intro

07:36 Most Potent Feeling

10:50 Your Why

14:38 Becoming the Person for Success

17:22 The Dream While Being Married

21:44 Pursuing a Life-Giving Passion

26:33 Purpose in Pain

31:47 Out of the Matrix

35:45 Something Must Die

39:05 Emerging from Transformation

43:11 People as Mirrors

50:52 Closing Thoughts

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👤 ABOUT DARRYN YATES

Darryn Yates is a musician, creative entrepreneur, and purpose coach who helps people break free from limiting beliefs and step into their boldest, truest selves. As the founder of Reveal Your Rock Star, Darryn combines mindset coaching, personal storytelling, and raw vulnerability to guide others toward a life of freedom, clarity, and power.

🔗 Website: www.DarrynYates.com

🎸 Coaching & Purpose Discovery: www.RevealYourRockStar.com

📱 Instagram: @darrynyatesofficial

💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryn-yates-b5a507b/

🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/darrynyates

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