Lisa Castro

Back in June of 2003, I was overweight, suffering from many health issues, including multiple autoimmune disorders, with a bleak prognosis. Getting out of bed each day was a struggle, mentally and physically. I owned a luxury real estate magazine, at the time, that I ran from my home. I hid how poorly I was doing from everyone, including my own hus... band. I felt ashamed and I became a hermit. After awhile, friends had stopped calling and my husband and kids withdrew. My own thoughts were also causing my suffering, and keeping me from having healthy relationships and enjoying any quality of life, feeling overwhelmed and hopeless. We lived what looked like a successful life from the outside, if you judged us by our material possessions, but what was on the inside was broken and we were financially broke! I am beyond grateful that as I recall my life back then, its like I was writing about another person. My life has dramatically transformed! Starting first with taking control of my nutrition and weight, and then all kinds of possibilities unveiled themselves. Then I set out on a quest to intentional fulfill what I allowed myself to envision for my future. Now my faith, family, friends, fitness, fun, fellowship and finances have been restored beyond my greatest expectations! Did you catch that they all started with the letter f? There was still something missing. I couldnt put my finger on it, until a year and half ago, that I had an inspired idea pop into my head. It initially got me excited to think about the possibility of expanding my reach to inspire hope to more people. But then doubting thoughts creeped into my head that countered the possibility. Sad to say, I listened. A few months later, upon waking, the inspired idea popped into my head again. As I was praying about something totally different, more clarity came to me regarding the idea I was afraid to explore. To the point that a name (even the spelling) for the creation was clear JoyFull Life. I didnt know anymore at that point. The questions started ...Read More