Blain Collins

From Scarcity to Abundance

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From Scarcity to Abundance with Blain Tesfaye Collins is a lifestyle and self-growth podcast breaking free from limiting beliefs and reclaiming your power. As an Ethiopian, military wife, religious cult survivor, and Juris Master graduate studying for law school, Blain shares her journey of healing, resilience, and self-discovery. From narcissistic abuse to ADHD diagnosis, toxic workplaces and friendships, she unpacks the challenges that shaped her. Tune in for real conversations, mindset shifts, and practical life tips to help you step into abundance.

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Blain Collins

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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25 Takeaways In 2025 02.01.2026

25 Takeaways In 2025 with a bonus. Happy New Year!! Love y’all down! Lmk what you think in the comments. Rate my podcast 5 stars and get the message out to those who need to hear it. Wishing everyone LOVE. 2026 is OUR YEAR. My social media accounts 📲❤️ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Blain’s Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success Part 1 24.12.2025

God, angels, & the universe have placed it in my heart to discuss Deepak Chopra’s book: The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. It’s like I’m paying back my karmic debt guys..‼️ Cheers to living authentically, intuitively, and in alignment. Nothing to prove, nothing to lose, simply being and simply winning. Let go of the Ego. Anyway enjoy the messiness. Enjoy life. Let me know your thoughts in th...

Neuroplasticity & Trauma 19.12.2025

Neuroplasticity. “Our brains are plastic, and we have the ability to change and shape them throughout our entire lives." – Dr. Andrew Huberman There IS hope despite severe ptsd and c-ptsd. I am living proof. You are living proof.  It’s not too late to change your life for the better. In today’s episode, I breakdown to the best of my ability a capstone paper acknowledging trauma but even mores...

Moving, Control & Trauma 12.12.2025

My thoughts and advice on moving. I believe control is a trauma response. I also believe that when you change the way you look at things the things you look at will change. Good luck. I’m here for you. Keep going. Do your best. I love you and I’m so happy to have you here friends. Lmk what you think in the comments below

Anxiety & Thanksgiving 27.11.2025

Thanksgiving is literally on Thursday (tomorrow)! Where does the time go?! Anyway anxiety is real especially around holiday travels, conversations, behaviors, and boundaries. In this episode you will get a deeper understanding of anxiety and ways to cope with the mental illness. Be unapologetically you and be unbothered. It might bother your family, but that’s inevitable as you heal. I will includ...

Alive & Well 21.11.2025

What makes me feel alive & well Hope this helps lovelies 💌 Happy Thanksgiving!!!  My social media accounts 📲❤️ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blain’s Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LTK⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Will You Be Okay After Leaving A Cult? 13.11.2025

For my people who have experienced narcissism, manipulation, gaslighting, and love bombing from joining a cult. Don't be afraid. Don't be afraid to start over. You survived something so incredibly traumatic. I'm happy you are alive. I'm happy you are here. "What happened happened couldn't have happened any other way because it didn't." -Peter Crone Please share, s...

If You’re Feeling Isolated 07.11.2025

If You’re Feeling Isolated…PLEASE DON’T! I hope you find comfort in this episode because I can relate. Seriously. Reach out to the people who you love and who love you. Life’s too short. I’m here for you and I love you. <33 Trying Not to Care Podcast My social media accounts 📲❤️ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blain’s Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Romantics Never Die 🌹 31.10.2025

From the trenches to romanticizing everything in life... Enjoy! My social media accounts 📲❤️ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blain’s Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LTK⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠

ENDO SURGERY NEXT WEEK 16.10.2025

Endometriosis: Defining It, Recognizing It, and Treating It My social media accounts 📲❤️ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blain’s Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LTK⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠

Being Vulnerable Online Versus IRL 10.10.2025

I'm sharing everything with y'all. With lots of crying at the end. I'm not an actress! Just know that you are not alone. I'm here for you, I love you, and I'm so proud of you. It's okay to have a Menty B. Keep going ❤️ ❤️ My social media accounts 📲❤️ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blain’s Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Weird Energy 02.10.2025

People start acting weird when you glow up. This is my unapologetic yap session about weird vibes, shifting energy, and why I’m done putting up with it. If you’re here, you already know the vibe — so stick around, hit that 5-star rating if you haven’t yet, and let’s talk about it. I’m so happy to have you here. I love you <3 My social media accounts 📲❤️ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blain’s Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠...

Speak Up For Yourself 26.09.2025

In this episode of From Scarcity to Abundance, I open up about Obesity, GLP-1s, Endometriosis, and the ways women’s health is often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. We’ll explore how the body keeps score of our pain, but also how healing begins once we step out of harmful environments. Remember—you are safe now, and your body deserves peace and restoration. ✨✨ I love you and I'm so happy to have...

Alcohol Cleanse 19.09.2025

My experience as a sober curious girly. Two months without alcohol and here are my thoughts. Those who went a month without drinking alcohol: ·      93% had sense of achievement  ·      88% saved money ·      71% slept better ·      67% had more energy ·      58% lost weight ·      57% had better concentration ·      54% had better skin  Information and stats compiled by Dr. Will Cole. Let me know...

You Should Fail 11.09.2025

I know this sounds wild, but hear me out. What if failure isn’t proof you’re falling behind—it’s proof you’re moving forward? In this episode of From Scarcity to Abundance, I get real about why failure has been one of my greatest teachers. From cults to toxic friendships, weight loss journeys to law school rejections, I’ve learned that every so-called “setback” was actually shaping me into who I w...

The Universe Has Your Back 29.08.2025

What if everything happening in your life isn’t working against you—but guiding you toward something greater? 🌌 In this episode of From Scarcity to Abundance, Blain explores what it really means to trust that the Universe has your back. Inspired by Gabrielle Bernstein’s bestselling book and wisdom from thought leaders like Eckhart Tolle, Oprah Winfrey, Wayne Dyer, and Deepak Chopra, this episode...

Intuition 22.08.2025

What happens when you trust yourself? In this episode of From Scarcity to Abundance, I dive deep into the power of intuition—how knowing yourself and trusting your gut can guide you toward the right people, places, and opportunities… and protect you from the wrong ones. We’ll explore: 🌿 The psychology of gut feelings and decision-making 🧠 Insights from Carl Jung, Daniel Kahneman, Brené Brown &am...

In Alignment 14.08.2025

Are you living your truth—or someone else’s timeline? In this episode, we explore what it really means to live in alignment in every area of life: your relationships, career, hometown, and the places and people you surround yourself with. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs you’re out of alignment, why the “perfect life” timeline is a lie, and practical steps to realign with your values, purpo...

Authenticity✨✨ 07.08.2025

What if the version of you they accepted… isn’t the real you? In this heartfelt episode, I explore what it means to choose authenticity over attachment — with wisdom from Dr. Gabor Maté and Mel Robbins. We’re letting go of masking, people-pleasing, and internalizing just to belong. Suppression of expression leads to depression, and truth leads to freedom. My social media accounts 📲❤️ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ B...

Community 31.07.2025

In this episode, I dive into the power of community—both online and in-person—and why we’re not meant to do life alone. After feeling isolated in a demanding corporate job, everything shifted when I was let go. 💬✨ I opened my heart to connection and began nurturing the friendships and support systems I once overlooked. I share the resources that helped me along the way, including The Five Pillar...

EMDR AND TRAUMA 24.07.2025

In this episode, I share how EMDR therapy opened a door I didn’t know I had locked—the part of me that never felt safe being seen. From cult trauma to self-hatred, masking, and imposter syndrome, EMDR helped me uncover the silence I learned to survive. This is a story of unraveling shame, reclaiming my voice, and finally coming home to myself. My social media accounts 📲❤️ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blain’s Instagr...

You Have a Lifetime... 10.07.2025

What if the pressure to “figure it all out” by 25—or 30—was a lie? In this episode, we dive into the raw, unfiltered journey of finding yourself—not in one grand moment, but in the quiet decisions, detours, and dreams you almost gave up on. Blain shares personal reflections on shedding old identities, letting go of timelines, and redefining what it means to truly know who you are. This isn’t about...

Cult Mind Control 04.07.2025

What does mind control really look like inside a cult? In this raw and revealing episode, I unpack the psychological tactics used to suppress your identity, silence your intuition, and hijack your thoughts. I share my own experience in a high-control group, how I began to break free, and how I’m rebuilding my voice and mind. If you’ve ever questioned your reality, this one’s definitely for you. Th...

You're Special 26.06.2025

You’re Special is a love letter to the version of you who chose growth. In this episode, Blain explores the mental, physical, and emotional work it takes to heal, evolve, and stand your ground—even when others don’t accept the new you. My social media accounts 📲❤️ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Blain’s Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Podcast Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ LTK⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Identity and Self-Sabotage 20.06.2025

What if the version of you you’re protecting… is the same one holding you back? This week on From Scarcity to Abundance, I’m digging deep into identity and self-sabotage—how the stories we tell ourselves (and the ones we inherited) shape the way we show up… or shrink. I talk about: → The quiet ways self-sabotage disguises itself → Why outgrowing your past identity can feel like betrayal → The diff...

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