In this powerful episode of Transform Today, Paula speaks with Augustina, whose extraordinary journey from the courtroom into coaching took a divine and dramatic turn. Only months after stepping away from her career as a barrister, Augustina was thrust into a medical crisis that left her in a six-week coma — and led to a profound near-death experience that awakened her to a higher power and a deeper purpose. Augustina shares how this encounter between life and death reshaped everything she believed. Her NDE revealed a sense of peace, presence, and unconditional love that ignited a spiritual awakening and a newfound faith guiding her forward. Returning to her body wasn’t easy, her family endured emotional turmoil, and her recovery demanded courage, but the experience became the catalyst for her true calling. Today, as a trauma-informed coach, Augustina helps women navigate divorce, trauma, and identity shifts with compassion, wisdom, and the spiritual insight born from her own rebirth. Her story is a testament to resilience, grace, and the profound transformation that unfolds when life cracks us open and invites us to listen. KEY TAKEAWAYS • Near-death experiences can spark profound spiritual awakening. Augustina’s journey shows how crisis can reveal purpose, clarity, and connection to a higher power.• Support is essential when rebuilding a life. Coaches and guides provide the grounding, safety, and emotional space needed to move through trauma or divorce.• Healing begins with the nervous system. Breathwork, mindfulness, and somatic tools help us regulate, release, and reconnect with inner safety.• True fulfilment comes from within — and from trusting in something greater. Recognising your inherent worth and leaning into a higher power brings deeper meaning and joy.• Integration is transformative. Augustina weaves her legal background, trauma-informed training, and spiritual awakening into a powerful support system for women reclaiming their lives. BEST MOMENTS "I realised that life is brief. I realised that we actually don't have the control that we think we have... my catastrophic episode came out of nowhere, totally unexpected." "I was able to cheerlead, sit beside women, hold their hands at a time when people felt completely lost and bewildered." "You can see it. You physically see your client change... where all the labels are dropped, the identities are dropped, and they sink into being." "Sometimes from the very worst suffering from the valley comes the peaks... let that pain and suffering be our teacher." "When we get the three of them in coherence, it's like, oh, actually, where's my thermostat for love?" ABOUT THE HOST Meet Paula, the inspiring and grounded force behind a transformative Teacher Training Institute, where coaches and wellness professionals find their wings. As an entrepreneur, author, and speaker, she champions the fusion of science and spirituality. Drawing from thirty years as a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, HR Director, Intuitive and Transformational Coach, Paula's mission is clear: to spark transformation within you. Whether you seek professional excellence or personal fulfilment, her guidance lights the path to your highest potential. Join the journey, where each moment is infused with the promise of growth and inspired living. www.smartfoundations.co.uk This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/