We recently had the chance to connect with Krista Hovsepian and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Krista, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What is a normal day like for you right now?
I’m really prioritizing honoring my needs at this point in my life, so a typical day for me often starts with a slow morning: deep breathing, stretching, some somatic release. A protein shake, lots of water, some supplements, dancing to some upbeat music, then a quick walk through the local park with my dog. After that, I get him brushed, cleaned up, and ready for the day and then do the same for myself. Each day looks a little different – time set aside for writing or creative work, bookings with energy work clients, planning out upcoming events, memorizing lines for an upcoming audition – so I’ll often loosely block out time for whatever the current day is set to bring, remaining open to a new opportunity arising as I work my way through the day. I always stop to break for a protein and veggie-rich lunch, then usually head out for a long walk by the beach with my dog again. Sometimes we’ll head to a dog park, followed by a quick afternoon snack for both of us and some at-home play if he’s not already tuckered out. Some days bring more client bookings in the evening, others, inspiration strikes and more creative time is needed. Otherwise, I love taking an epsom salt bath or doing some yoga or pilates, then making dinner and winding down for the night.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m a natural born and trained clairsentient, intuitive healer, and award-winning multi-disciplinary artist whose trauma-informed practice stems from having survived 6 near-death experiences, bullying, and much more.
I’ve been practicing yoga, meditation, and breath work for over 20 years, predominantly in LA. I hold an MA in Visual Anthropology from the Free University Berlin with a focus on the anthropology of modern healing practices, a BFA in Image Arts from Toronto Metropolitan University, and was recently granted an EB-1A green card, reserved for individuals with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics (I am so deeply grateful for that!).
I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have been featured in numerous international publications and on radio/television programs including The Toronto Star, Yoga Digest, Sirius XM Radio, CTV News, and, of course, Bold Journey Magazine. I’ve worked extensively in and have exhibited my creative pursuits worldwide, from New York City to Cannes to Seoul, Bogota, Montreal, and beyond.
My public classes and private soul-led experiences have been hosted at renown studios in both New York City and Los Angeles.
Whether acting, painting, writing, photography or any other form of expression, I always allow my energetic practice to inform my process, working from intuitive sources and layering healing light into the word at every turn.
I’m currently painting, writing away, auditioning, and traveling as much as possible. I have some exciting new energy work experiences lined up, but the concepts are in their infancy, so I’m not yet ready to elaborate on those.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
I have, somehow, always doggedly remained true to myself. Even as a kid, I wouldn’t allow myself to be boxed it, wouldn’t allow people to tell me who I was or what I should do. I knew, at the age of three, that I was here to bring healing energy and light to the world AND that I wanted to move to LA from Canada to pursue a career in TV. I loved acting and writing, and the idea of moving to LA was imprinted onto my heart long before it made sense to the adults around me. No amount of trying to talk me out of it, trying to tell me that the odds were stacked against me, trying to convince me to take a safer path could stop me. I’ve always been curious, loving, creative, kind and I’m proud to have retained those qualities despite years of setbacks and trauma. My soul is my compass – I couldn’t and wouldn’t have had it any other way. If it feels out of alignment, I let it go. If I know in my heart and soul that it’s for me, nothing can steer me away from it. Truth and integrity are and have always been of great importance to me, and I feel like I embody both with ease. Don’t get me wrong – I’m a whole, complex human who has moments that reveal deep flaws and layered emotional truths that sometimes pull me out of alignment momentarily, but I’m pretty adept at bringing myself back into balance at this point in my journey. I love beauty, I love art, I love the authentic expression of an emotion as it arises, I love love. I love seeing people do what lights them up and I love seeing people win.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Many times over! The evolutionary path and the creative path can be so tough sometimes. I’ve hit what I thought was rock bottom a thousand times over and have spent countless nights sitting alone in the dark, sobbing, convinced that this time whatever was blocking me would end my path or would end me. But the beautiful thing about leaning into that feeling, welcoming it in, and allowing the feelings that come with it to flow freely is that we ultimately get to the other side of it with… how can I describe it? It’s like the feeling of light, clean air after a heavy rain storm, when the sun peeks out and a rainbow glimmers in the distance. You meet the despair or sense of failure head on instead of skirting the issue, repressing, or suppressing, and it creates this clearing for Truth to emerge. You come home to yourself as the heaviness and the lie of failure and the debris clear. You see the simplicity of moving forward with new eyes, and you create space for the call of your soul to further guide you along the path. When the next obstacle comes, you see it as a period of cocooning or seeding, and each time you cycle through it, you trust that your growth or rebirth is waiting for you on the other side of what you’ll eventually look back on as just another little dark moment in time. Stay the course. There’s always something interesting or worth experiencing on the other side of that feeling of defeat.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes, one hundred percent, but not the whole me. There are always going to be tender or vulnerable aspects of self or our stories that aren’t and cannot be for public consumption. Sometimes we grow and they become less tender, and we feel guided to share them publicly as time creates distance between who we were then and who we are now, and sometimes, we get to rest in the knowing that they’re just not for public consumption, those aspects. I’m careful to check in and ensure I’m showing up as my authentic self, while intelligently protecting the parts of me that need it most, and with the awareness that I’m still evolving. What was authentic last year may not be who I am today. It’s ok to let that slip away. It’s ok to change. The best I can do is breathe into the essence of who I truly am in each moment and show up as that, while shielding what requires extra care. The right people will always find us and, with rapport-building and safety, we allow more of our authentic selves to be revealed. I don’t see the point in hiding behind a mask or playing a role altogether, though. That sounds exhausting and the world needs my medicine, your medicine, more truth. That’s for sure.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
That our light is forged by going into our shadows, into the darkness, not by avoiding it altogether. Our capacity for light lies in direct proportion to our tolerance for or capacity to dive head-first into the shadow parts and meet our darkness with curiosity, loving kindness, and compassion. I think – or know, even – that a lot of people see my light and assume that my life has been easy, but I was forged in the fire, a thousand times over. I’m not attached to the suffering of my story, but I would be remiss if I overlooked its significance in making me who I am. Pretending that everything is light without full integration of our pain or darkness is dissociation dressed in performative spirituality or intellectualism. If you’re in that space, that’s ok. Be there. Sit with what it’s demanding of you, what it’s teaching you, but please don’t make it your home. There is so much freedom and richness and expansion to be experienced from holding space for the fragmented, shamed, ruptured parts of yourself that others insisted were bad or wrong or needed to be hidden. The wholeness you’ll feel after taking the time to carefully call them back in and allowing them to grow you is incredible. And the magic that reveals itself to you… the miracles that drop into your life as a result of doing this sacred work are beyond compare. But most people dedicate their entire lives to running from themselves, running from truth, running from uncomfortable or big emotions. I do feel like that’s changing as we enter a new era, collectively, though… at least I hope it is.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.kristahovsepian.com
- Instagram: @kristahovsepian
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