The Live Happy Summer Reading Program continues this week as host Paula Felps sits down with author and activist Deborah Santana to talk about Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom, her powerful memoir about identity, courage, reinvention, and choosing a life aligned with your spirit. In this episode, Deborah candidly shares how she found the strength to leave a life that no longer reflected who she was, the spiritual practices that guided her, and the generational resilience that shaped her path. Listen as Deborah shares how stepping into your truth can transform not only your life, but the lives of those around you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How Deborah found the courage to leave a life that no longer aligned with her spirit.
- The role generational strength, family history, and activism built her identity — and continue guiding her work today.
- What it means to “walk through the fire” in your own life, and how to recognize misalignment, reclaim your voice, and choose a path rooted in integrity and self‑reflection.
Discover Loving the Fire: Choosing Me, Finding Freedom.
Visit Deborah’s website.
Follow along with the transcript.
Follow her on social media:
- Instagram: @dssantana
- Facebook: @deborah.santana1
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