What if the moment you nearly died was the very moment your real life began?On this powerful episode of Lou Diamond’s "Reforge Your Life" show, host Joe Rivera sits down with Dr. Kim Redman—CEO of Creatrix Go Quantum and one of Toronto’s most powerful women—to unveil an astonishing journey of survival, transformation, and purpose. Dr. Kim shares the riveting story of her near-death experience from being strangled on her 18th birthday, her difficult escape from generational trauma and homelessness, and how these profound challenges led her to finding—and finally living—her true purpose.Key Highlights & Takeaways:A Near-Death Catalyst: Hear Dr. Kim recount her out-of-body experience after being strangled—how her moment "in the light" gave her the unshakeable belief that she was meant for something greater, even when faced with immense pain and adversity.The Spiral and the Fight Back: Discover the raw realities of becoming homeless, surviving abuse, battling cancer, and enduring repeated setbacks—plus the mindset shifts and unconventional support systems that sparked her upward climb.Healing, Science & Spirituality: Dr. Kim explains how shamanic teachings, neuroscience, and a refusal to camp on “Victim Island” led her to both heal and help others—highlighting the tools, strategies, and core values that can help you rewrite your own story.The Power of Community & Anger: Why surrounding yourself with the right people and constructively using your emotions can transmute pain into power, and why “getting angry enough to change” might be exactly what you need.Practical Tools for Listeners: Learn how to start shifting your life story, the importance of self-esteem and mindset “apps,” and why rewriting your internal narrative (with emotion!) changes your reality—backed by science.Overcoming Alone: Dr. Kim passionately underscores that no one needs to go through suffering alone—and offers tangible steps for reaching out, finding mentorship, and tapping into your own “inner Oprah” when the path forward seems invisible.If you’re ready for a real, raw look at what it means to break cycles, find your light, and become the hero of your own journey, this episode is a must-listen.Episode Overview:[00:00:00] Joe welcomes Dr. Kim Redman, a top 100 most powerful woman in Toronto[00:01:38] Dr. Kim’s story: generational trauma, abuse, and her near-death experience[00:04:39] The beginning of homelessness, further trauma, and the long climb up[00:10:48] Processing trauma, low self-esteem, and developing intuitive gifts[00:16:34] The neuroscience of self-esteem, mindset, and how inner change drives outer change[00:21:55] The turning point: cancer diagnosis and deciding to change[00:24:56] Facing deep fears, unconventional healing with shamans, and cliff climbing as metaphor[00:29:34] Harnessing anger and emotion as energy for transformation[00:34:09] The necessity of supportive community and spirituality in overcoming adversity[00:37:34] Uncovering and living by core values for lasting change[00:43:14] Dr. Kim’s current work, resources, and how to connect[00:46:00] Concrete advice and practical tools for starting your own comeback[00:47:35] Fun facts, closing reflections, and Joe’s send-offListen in and discover how to reforge your life—no matter how broken things may seem.

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