Spiritual Alchemy Isn’t Pretty: The Real Work No One Talks About

Summary:

Spiritual alchemy isn’t about light and love—it’s about the fire. In this raw and riveting episode, Jason Rigby sits down with spiritual guide Cory Katuna to uncover the uncomfortable truths of transformation. From emotional safety to ego death, discover why the real work of awakening looks more like breaking than blooming—and why that’s exactly the point.

Overview:

Most people want spiritual transformation without the sweat, but Higher Density Living dares to go where few will. In this soul-shaking conversation, Cory Katuna returns to the show to dismantle the myth of “safe spaces” and exposes how comfort culture suppresses truth. She and Jason explore the sacred brutality of spiritual growth—where real safety is found not in validation, but in facing the fire of your own illusions.

From Cory’s retreats where participants are told to “bring the ugly,” to her reflections on being overwhelmed by ego-dissolving truth, this episode navigates what it means to spiritually mature. The conversation traverses ego tricks, the hierarchy of truth, and the spiritual value of getting emotionally “burned.” If you’ve ever mistaken performance for presence or coddling for compassion, this one’s your mirror.

Timestamps:

• 00:45 – The Myth of Safe Spaces: Why emotional safety ≠ spiritual growth.
  
  
• 04:20 – Bring the Ugly: Cory’s retreat mantra for emotional alchemy.
  
  
• 08:10 – Truth Has a Hierarchy: Why “your truth” may not be the truth.
  
  
• 12:50 – Coddling vs. Holding Truth: How to aim high for someone you love.
  
  
• 18:35 – The Ego’s Subtle Hijack: Performing spirituality vs. living it.
  
  
• 27:50 – Standing in the Fire: Why true awakening hurts—and why it’s worth it.
  
  
• 33:00 – Head to Heart: Cory’s practice for navigating ego death.
  
  
• 39:45 – Leadership & Loneliness: What isolation really means on the path.
  

Quotes:

1. “Alchemy begins where comfort ends.” – Jason Rigby
2. “The real work is separating ego from truth.” – Cory Katuna
3. “Safe spaces often protect illusions, not transformation.” – Cory Katuna

Resources:

• Cory Katuna’s Podcast: Perspective
  
• https://www.instagram.com/corykatuna/

Call to Action:

Are you ready to stop playing it safe and start evolving? Subscribe to Higher Density Living on YouTube and your favorite platform. This episode isn’t just talk—it’s an invitation to transform. Embrace the fire. Burn the false. Rebuild with truth.