Beyond the Darkness
Guiding people, through our own experience, on how to break free from the cycle of suffering.
Beyond the Darkness
Latest Episodes
14. Loving Recklessly: What We Find After Our First Heartbreak
Welcome everyone to episode 14! In this episode, Cristina and Jon dive into the raw, unforgettable experience of first love and the heartbreak that often follows. They unpack why that initial connection can feel so intense, all-consuming, and s...
13. How to Stay In a Relationship Without the Need to Control
Welcome back to Beyond the Darkness, episode 13! (I can't believe we're here) 🎉In this episode, Jon and Cristina get honest about what it really takes to stay in a relationship when love gets tested by fear, differences, and the need to ...
12. When Love Gets Hard: How to Handle Relationship Challenges
When love feels heavy, confusing, or just plain hard, most of us slip into survival mode—shutting down, lashing out, or pretending everything is “fine.” In this episode, Jon and Cristina talk honestly about what to do when connection feels out ...
11. Beyond Reaction: How to Live Without Being Dominated By Emotions
In this episode, Cristy and Jon get real about what it means to feel your emotions without letting them take over. They open up about how easy it is to react out of fear, anger, or hurt, and how choosing to pause, and respond from truth can cha...
10. Becoming Who You Are: The Fear and Freedom of Breaking Expectations
They’re back 🎉 Starting 2026 strong! In this week’s tenth episode, Jon and Cristy open up about what it really takes to break free from familial expectations and choose your own path...even when fear shows up every step of the way.