Chris Levine on How Darkness Led Him to Light

In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Julia reconnects with world-famous light artist Chris Levine - best known for his portraits of the Queen, Kate Moss, and Elton John - for the first time in over a decade. Chris opens up about his personal battles, from growing up with a father struggling with alcoholism to facing his own challenges with addiction. He shares how these experiences shaped not only his journey of recovery, but also his unique creative path.  Together, they explore how meditation, energy, and a deep connection to a higher power have become central to both his healing and his art. Chris also talks about his fascination with sacred sites, cosmic energy, and the magic of light that continues to inspire his incredible work. This is an intimate and moving conversation about resilience, creativity, and finding peace through stillness. 02:31 The Impact of Addiction 06:04 Artistic Journey and Addiction 08:21 Recovery and Self-Realisation 11:24 Balancing Heart and Mind 17:44 The Role of Higher Power in Recovery 20:29 Expressing Through Art and Meditation 21:35 A Life-Changing Journey to Kathmandu 22:16 Discovering Vipassana Meditation 23:16 The Power of Stillness and Meditation 24:07 Creating Art Through Meditation 27:21 Manifesting Dreams and Serendipity 38:54 The Spiritual Significance of Sacred Sites 42:19 Reflections on Meditation and Creativity Find out more about Chris Levine: https://chrislevine.com/ Please subscribe and leave a review—it truly makes all the difference! Follow Julia at @juliasamuelmbe for more insights, tips, and conversations on life's challenges and how to improve your mental well-being. This is a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/therapyworks and get on your way to being your best self. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices