Meet Beth DeAngelis

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Beth DeAngelis a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Beth, thanks so much for taking the time to share your insights and lessons with us today. We’re particularly interested in hearing about how you became such a resilient person. Where do you get your resilience from?

I developed resilience out of necessity during times of struggle.
The greatest, most painful challenge I overcame was the sudden loss of my husband to suicide 13 years ago. I was 39 years old with two children. Reading books on survivorship helped me understand healing, and the love I received fueled my desire to keep going. Personal stories, love, my desire to heal, and a supportive community provided the foundation of my resilience.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I design learning experiences that bring people to a deeper understanding of themselves and others. Working with forward-thinking organizations and individuals who value human potential and inner work, I have taught thousands how to know themselves, love themselves, and design a life they are proud of. The impact is better relationships, less stress, more self-awareness, and a life cultivated around personal values and dreams. It’s a gift. And the world needs more of this teaching, which is really learning how to heal and to love.

Looking back, what do you think were the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were most impactful in your journey? What advice do you have for folks who are early in their journey in terms of how they can best develop or improve on these?

The three skills that changed my life are self-knowledge, emotional expression, and communication. Knowing who I am and what I value has been key. With that comes the ability to see myself honestly and make the changes I need to step into my potential. Emotional expression means I can say what I feel and communicate it clearly and respectfully. Together, these skills gave me the confidence and self-compassion to pursue an authentic path.

The pathway to developing these skills is as unique as each person. I developed mine through reading sacred texts and academic literature, watching videos of great teachers, developing a meditation practice, and surrounding myself with people who are interested in human potential and authentic expression.

I would recommend that you follow what interests you—stay curious about yourself and others. It’s a beautiful world with teachers at every turn.

What has been your biggest area of growth or improvement in the past 12 months?

This past year, I have grown tremendously in my ability to be vulnerable. For years, I masked my perfectionist tendencies as “ambition” or “drive,” but when I became honest about what they were—fear of being seen—I chose to lean into vulnerability instead. Embracing my whole self, all the parts, has brought me into a state of flow where there’s less forcing and more genuine contentment in my life. What’s particularly noteworthy is that I’m still driven, but now that drive comes from a spirit of service rather than fear.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.drbethdeangelis.com
• Instagram: @bethdeangelis
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethdeangelis

Image Credits

Genine Gullickson Photography