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The Angry Therapist Podcast

The Angry Therapist Podcast

Beyond survival: Returning to yourself

The Angry Therapist Podcast · Jul 27, 2026 · 25:22

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What happens when life forces you to start over?



In this personal check-in, John Kim reflects on the unexpected lessons that came from rebuilding his life after losing his home. From learning to surf at 53 to finding clarity through travel and stepping out of survival mode, this episode explores what it means to reconnect with yourself and embrace a different way of living.



In this episode:

• Why learning to surf became more than just a new hobby

• How reconnecting with old parts of yourself can lead to real growth

• The unexpected ways Costa Rica has reshaped his perspective on life

• What travel has taught him about identity, home, and possibility

• The difference between living in survival mode and living with intention

• Why changing your environment can change the way you see yourself



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🎙️ More about John:

📘 My latest book, Love Hard On Purpose. Toss the blueprints. Build something honest. HERE

John’s book publishing company: Soulprint https://www.soulprintmedia.co

📘 Read John’s book in progress Sh*t Your Therapist Would Never Tell You on John’s SubStack ⁠HERE⁠

If you’re ready for deeper work, the Secure Self course is available HERE

Order John’s book, Break Up. On Purpose,⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow John on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Find out more about John⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
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