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I'm Awake! Now What?Host, Krista Xiomara bids farewell to podcast Ep. 319Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for all the listeners and global following this podcast has created over of the last seven and half years it’s been on the air. It is with a full heart and open mind that I bid farewell to my baby—I’m Awake! Now What? Podcast. It started as a place for me to build community and resonance with like-minded seekers and aspirants who were looking for answers to the deep questions. And rebels on their way to chart a new path and new Earth. My intention was to...2024-12-1613 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Karen Docherty - The Healing Power of Mediumship Ep. 318This Sunday I sat down with the internationally renowned Psychic Medium Karen Docherty. Karen shares her early familial and spiritual influences, the nature of grief, and the role of spirit guides in our conversation. We explore the concepts of reincarnation, past lives, and staying connected to our soul families and source. Karen explains why setting a clear intention with our spirit guides helps them to collaborate more effectively with us in our physical world. She also emphasizes the healing power of staying connected to the spirit world and the importance of personal responsibility in spiritual development. 2024-12-1546 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Ellen Kohn - "Be Like the Wind: Three Equines Channel Spiritual Light" Ep. 317 This Sunday I sit down with author Ellen Kohn to discuss her new book “Be Like the Wind: Three Equines Channel Spiritual Light” which explores the spiritual guidance offered by horses and the importance of listening to nature. Ellen delves into themes of healing, trust, and the co-creative relationship between humans and animals, highlighting the lessons learned from both sides. We share our insights on grief, animal communication, and the spiritual connections we maintain with our pets even after they pass. She discusses the importance of energy work, the impact of past lives on our current experiences, and t...2024-11-2445 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Christina Prokos - Psychic Medium and Intuitive Counselor on Inner Healing and Breaking Cycles Ep. 316This Sunday on the podcast, I sit down with Psychic Medium and Intuitive Counselor Christina Prokos. We delve into the intricate layers of healing, discussing the importance of therapy, psychic mediumship, and the role of healers in breaking generational cycles. We discuss the challenges of navigating trauma, toxic family dynamics, and being the black sheep healer of your lineage. Christina talks about launching The Soul Thrive Podcast--which focuses on shadow work and inner child healing, emphasizing the importance of community and connection in the healing journey. To find out more about Christina or to work w...2024-11-1749 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Megan Von Fricken, LCSW - Religious Harm Recovery Ep. 315This Sunday on the podcast, I sit down with Megan Von Fricken, LCSW--therapist and coach to discuss the complexities of religious harm recovery. We explore themes of unworthiness and the misguided idea of inherent sinfulness, purity culture and how they fit under the umbrella of patriarchy and organized religion. We also discuss spiritual abuse, the impact of family rejection, and the importance of finding supportive communities when a person decides to leave their religion of origin and begin their deconstruction. We end our conversation reflecting on the future and potential for a more interconnected and compassionate society. ...2024-11-101h 02
I'm Awake! Now What?Scott Flynn - "Love Outpouring" Author discussses his new book, self-realization, healing, and non-duality Ep. 314This Sunday I sit down with Author Scott Flynn, do discuss his new book: “Love Outpouring: Experiencing Ever-Present Happiness by Illuminating and Eliminating the Difference between Who You are And What You Have Mistaken Yourself to Be.” In our conversation, Scott Flynn shares his spiritual journey, discussing his upbringing in the Catholic faith, his struggles with self-realization, and the profound insights he gained through non-duality. He emphasizes the importance of turning inward to discover one's true self and the challenges faced along the way, including pain and suffering. Scott also highlights the positive aspects of self-realization, the signi...2024-11-0345 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Dr. Natalie Dyer - "Infinite Perception: The Role of Psychedelics in Global Transfromation" Ep. 313This Sunday I sit down with Dr. Natalie Dyer to discuss her new book, “Infinite Perception: The Role of Psychedelics in Global Transformation” which is an anthology of voices from the front line of the Psychedelic Renaissance. Natalie discusses her unique blend of research in neuroscience and her practice as a Reiki Master. We discuss the reemergence of psychedelics in modern research and medicine. We share our thoughts on the significance of ego death in meditation and through psychedelics. We end discussing the power of psychedelics as a healing and transformative modality and the feminine influence in the psychedelic spac...2024-10-2743 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Judy Wilkins-Smith - The Hidden Power in Your DNA Ep. 312This week I sit down with Author, Transformational Speaker, and Family Constellations Expert Judy Wilkins-Smith to talk about her book “The Hidden Power in Your DNA: How to Use Genealogy to Explore Patterns and Transform Your Life.” Judy talks about the importance of understanding one's lineage, the impact of family constellations, and how to identify and transform limiting patterns. She shares when doing this work, of deconstruction, self-exploration, and healing one must find joy in the difficult moments that can lead to personal growth. To find out more about Judy Wilkins-Smith or to work with her...2024-10-2046 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Chausey LeeBron Jameson, MA, LMFT - On finding her soul's purpose, healing the body, and living authentically. Ep. 311 This week I am joined by Psychotherapist and Spiritual Psychologist Chausey Leebron Jameson. Chausey opens up with her early childhood experience of growing up in an atheist household and finding God as a young girl. Chausey walks us through her young adulthood as an actress and looking inside herself to discover that her soul desired to do deeper, more fulfilling work in psychology. Chausey is also the Founder of the 33 Day Process a program built around creating an intuitive and holistic relationship with your body to initiate inner healing. To find out more about Chausey follow her on Instagram @chau...2024-10-1345 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Jen Mitchell, ESQ - The Empowering Potential of Mindful Divorce and Conscious Uncoupling Ep. 310 This Sunday I sit down with Jen Mitchell, a family law attorney and mediator, to discuss her approach to divorce and the importance of mindfulness and conscious uncoupling. We explore the idea of divorce as an opportunity for growth and healing, both individually and within the family system. Jen highlights the role of patterning and conditioning in relationships and the need to break free from societal expectations and removing stigmas surrounding divorce. She shares her approach to divorce mediation and her mission to create a more collaborative and compassionate process. We wrap up the current talking about the shift...2024-10-0654 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Cathryn Michon - "I'm Still Here: A Dog's Purpose Forever" Ep. 309 This Sunday I sit down with Author, Producer, Actress, and Comic Cathryn Michon to discuss her book 'I'm Still Here, A Dog's Purpose Forever'. Cathryn shares the inspiration behind the book and the wisdom conveyed from the dog's perspective, including the importance of living in the present moment and choosing joy over fear. She explores the grief process of losing a beloved pet and how dogs can continue to be present in our lives even after they pass away. Cathryn Michon is a best-selling author, standup comic, actress, feature film director, screenwriter, producer, and animal a...2024-09-2955 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Patricia Anne Saunders, PhD - Creating a Happy World through Transcendental Meditation Ep. 308This Sunday I sit down with Author and Transcendental Meditation Practitioner Patricia Anne Saunders, PhD who shares her journey from being a concert pianist to becoming an professor at Maharishi International, where she teaches Transcendental Meditation. She discusses her early spiritual experiences, the importance of meditation in achieving higher states of consciousness, and the impact of social media on happiness. The conversation emphasizes the need for inner peace as a foundation for happiness and the collective consciousness's role in creating a more positive world. To find out more about Dr. Saunders or to purchase her book click here. 2024-09-2244 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Larry Jordan - Nautilus Award Winning Author "The Way: Meaningful Spirituality for a Modern World." Ep. 307Larry Jordan shares his journey of deconstructing and reconstructing his beliefs, leading to a realization of the oneness and interconnectedness of all things. He discusses his experiences with different religions and spiritual practices, including Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Larry emphasizes the importance of questioning beliefs and embracing the idea of oneness, rather than othering people based on their beliefs. He also highlights the role of service in opening his eyes to the shared humanity of all individuals. Make sure to follow Larry on all social media @larryjordanauth You can watch this full interview over on our You...2024-09-1550 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Oliver Niño - Accessing our gifts, interconnectedness, and limitlessness Ep. 306Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisiting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! This week I sit down with Spiritual Activator Oliver Nino, whose focus is to help raise people's consciousness and activate and master their spiritual gifts and energy. Oliver opens up about accessing his own gifts and owning them, especially his intuition. He shares his thoughts on energy and its ability to help us create significant shifts and changes in our lives. He is on...2024-09-081h 01
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Mary Firestone - "Trusting The Dawn: How to Choose Freedom and Joy After Trauma." Ep. 305Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisiting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! Author and Psychologist Mary Firestone wrote "Trusting the Dawn: How to Choose Freedom and Joy After Trauma." This book is her personal account of post-traumatic growth, healing, self-love and self-discovery. Mary shares how although our inclination is to turn away from our trauma and pain, it still finds a way out; she gives the reader and listening audience the courage to face the hardness of...2024-09-0143 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Carly Mentlik - The Inner Rainbow Project: Keeping children connected to their true spirit and inner knowing. Ep. 304Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisiting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! Carly Mentlik is a Holistic Psychotherapist and Children’s Development Expert. She is the Founder of the Inner Rainbow Project: A hub for children’s mental health and wellbeing that uses an innovative fusion of education and psychology along with chakras and yoga to introduce spirituality to kids. She created “Chakra Kids” a group of self-discovery guides and characters to help children find comfort...2024-08-2544 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Margaux Jones "MJ" Cullinane - The Art and Wisdom of Tarot and Finding the Good in Everything Ep. 302Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break, and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisiting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! Margaux Jones (MJ) Cullinane is an artist, creative, writer, and mother. MJ discusses becoming a tarot creator and illustrator after coming through a challenging period in her life. She shares her creative process in building a new deck and the intricate way she goes about creating each card, with the reader in mind. She leaves the audience with some words of wisdom to h...2024-08-0447 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Petia Kolibova - Harnessing your Feminine Energy, Embracing your Power, and Calling in Abundance Ep. 301Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break, and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisiting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! This week I sit down with women's transformation coach, Petia Kolibova to discuss her early life journey that had her grappling with unworthiness and trying to prove herself to others. She discusses taking inventory of her life and realizing she was not embodying her core values and was living out of alignment. She made drastic changes and came back into balance and has spent her...2024-07-1443 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Paul Shepherd - Leading The New Generation of Purpose Driven Entrepreneurs Ep. 300Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break, and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisiting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! This week I sit down with entrepreneur and coach Paul Shepherd to discuss his work helping individuals find their passion, purpose, power, and themselves. Paul opens up about his non-linear career and life path, filled with a variety of ups and downs, including some setbacks and how he alchemized these experiences into something useful. Paul talks about recognizing the difference between what our h...2024-07-0745 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Jasmine Hayden - Releasing multi-generational trauma and healing our lineages Ep. 299Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break, and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! This week I sit down with Intimacy, Wealth, and Embodiment Coach Jasmine Hayden to discuss her work helping people heal multi-generational trauma and differentiated between trauma that belongs to us, and trauma that is passed down. She is also an artist and spiritual activist, who lends her time to social justice through her art. Jasmine articulates how art can be a vehicle of s...2024-06-3041 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Jake Eagle - Overcoming Burnout, Anxiety, and Finding PurposeThank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break, and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! Co-Author, Jake Eagle comes to the podcast to discuss his new book he co-wrote with Michael Amster, MD: "The Power of A.W.E.“ Jake discusses the research studies that were built around this methodology and how it changed the participants who were frontline health care workers during one of the hardest moments in recent history--the Covid-19 pandemic. Jakes also shares the benefits of...2024-06-2337 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Meagan O'Nan - Vulnerability, Courage, and how we heal through storytelling Ep. 297Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break, and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! This week I sit down with Meagan O'Nan. Meagan opens up about going on a spiritual expedition to find her spiritual home after coming out. She shares her wisdom about shedding labels and the identities society puts on us. She talks about how vulnerability starts with honesty and how when we are vulnerable, we give permission to those around us to be vulnerable i...2024-06-1638 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Jeralyn Glass - The Transformative Power of Music and Sound Healing Ep. 296Trigger Warning: This episode contains highly sensitive topics related to suicide, death, and traumatic greif that may be triggering to some individuals. (Beginning at minute 52:00) This Sunday, I sat down with Singer, Author, and Sound Healer Jeralyn Glass to discuss her work in sound healing and the transformative power of music. She shares her personal journey in music, from Broadway to sound healing, and how she discovered the healing potential of crystal singing bowls. Jeralyn explains how sound healing can help release stuck energy and emotions, and how it can be used in various medical an...2024-06-0958 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Sweta Vikram - "The Loss That Binds Us" Ep. 295 This Sunday I sat down with Author and Ayurvedic doctor, Sweta Vikram to talk about her new book "The Loss that Binds Us." Sweta discusses how there is no hierarchy in grief. She shares ideas and tools for navigating grief when you had a complicated or strained relationship. Sweta reminds the audience, that managing our grief requires balance and self-awareness. Sweat emphasizes the important of self-honesty when interacting with our grief, and she says "being honest about your grief will help you heal." Sweta Srivastava Vikram is a dedicated Doctor of Ayurveda, a gl...2024-06-0249 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Donna Bond - Wisdom and Harnessing Authenticity Ep. 294This Sunday I sat down with Author and Spiritual Coach Donna Bond to discuss her book "Original Wisdom: Harness the Power of the Authentic You." Donna discusses what it means to work from an internal space of authenticity and from that place you can fully express who and what you are. She shares how releasing both self-judgment and resistance is a transformative experience that allows more ease and flow. Donna Bond is an author, spiritual life & business coach, thought leader, catalyst for personal transformation and ignitor of light. Donna supports the global transformation of consciousness taking place on the planet today...2024-05-2639 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Alyse Bacine - The Power of Healing Ancestral Trauma and Our Lineage Ep. 293This Sunday I sat down with Breathwork Practitioner and Spiritual Mentor Alyse Bacine about her work helping people heal and transform their traumatic experiences. Alyse discusses the impact that ancestral trauma can have in our spiritual and business growth. She shares how addressing ancestral trauma is related to healing our lineage, and what happens when we do that as an individual. We also discuss healing uncomfortable relationships and stories about money, Alyse tells the audience where she believes the source of this wound begins in most of us and how we can release shame around money to free us i...2024-05-1950 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Jamie Lerner - Self-Love and Discovering Your Inner Essence Ep. 286This week I sit down with Author and therapist, Jamie Lerner to discuss her life's work and book "The Ever-Loving Essence of You" Jamie share the importance of cultivating a deep relationship with the self, that is rooted in inner knowing and self-trust. Jamie invites the audience to consider how forgiveness is a bridge to love, and looking at our past is useful to a point. She also talks about how we can all become deliberate creators and that there are no real mistakes in life, just decisions with outcomes. And that at any given moment, we can choose differently. To...2024-03-3149 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Amy White Author, speaker, Intuitive Coach and Medium talks finding her gifts and overcoming crisis Ep. 285This week I am joined by Amy White International Best-Selling Author, speaker, Intuitive Coach and Medium. We talk about how she transitioned out of her corporate job listening to a pull from her soul, guiding her in a new direction. Amy discusses accepting her gifts and using her them to help her clients. Amy shares the story behind her book Closer to Paradise: A Mother's Journey through Crisis and Healing that centers around her journey navigating through her sons mental health crisis, fighting stigmas, and becoming a support and light for others in similar circumstances. To find out more abo...2024-03-2458 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Cynthia Jurs - Dharma Teacher and Author answers the question: How do we bring healing and protection to Earth? Ep. 284This week I sit down Dharma Teacher and Author Cynthia Jurs, about her new book "Summoned by the Earth: Becoming a Holy Vessel for Healing our World" This book is about on-going, 30 year journey and an answer to the question: How can we bring healing and protection to Earth?" Cynthia talks about the importance of getting in touch with our own Buddha nature, accessing the depths of interbeing, and interconnection to become a holy vessel. She shares the fact that Earth--in order to heal and be restored requires that all of us wake up in our way, in our own co...2024-03-1750 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release - Rabbi Tirzah Fire, PhD Author and Psychotherapist discusses turning our wounds into wisdom and the mysticism of Kabbalah Ep. 283This week I am joined by Rabbi, Author and Psychotherapist, Tirzah Firestone who comes to the podcast to discuss her book "Wounds to Wisdom: Healing Intergenerational Jewish Trauma." She shares her insights from her years of research on transforming trauma and building resilience beyond our traumatic experiences whether lived or generational. We also discuss her significant work with Women and Kabbalah. Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, PhD is is an author, Jungian psychotherapist, and founding Rabbi of Congregation Nevei Kodesh in Boulder, Colorado. Raised in an Orthodox home in St. Louis, Missouri, Tirzah’s spiritual curiosity called her to search beyo...2024-03-1043 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Joe Singleton - Awakening like the Buddha Ep. 282This week I sit down with author, editor, and publisher Joe Singleton. He is also the co-owner of The Local Stone, a crystal boutique based in Galveston, Texas. Joe wrote "Mara Dawn Buddha Rise: The Awakening-- his new book and take on awakening, happiness, peace and joy. Joe also shares his thoughts on the deconstruction process and how disorienting it can be, and reminding the audience that we must give up something in order to gain something greater. To find out more about Joe head over to https://www.amazon.com/author/joesingleton You can watch this full interview over on...2024-03-0331 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Susan Grau - Life Lessons, Greif, and Expansion Ep. 281 This week I sit down with Intuitive Medium, Author and Speaker Susan Grau to discuss her upcoming book "Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons: Wisdom from the Spirit World on Living, Dying, and the In-Between." Susan opens up by telling the audience about her near death experience, when she was just four and half years old and how three beings of light who showed her the other side and instilled in her "soul knowledge." Bringing this information and the gift of mediumship forward in her life after this experience, Susan has helped countless people with their grief, addiction, healing, and homecoming. Sus...2024-02-2549 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Billy Lee Myers, Jr. - Spiritual Psychologist on faith, cultivating tolerance, and alchemical transformations Ep. 280This week I sit down with local Austinite Spiritual Psychologist Billy Lee Myers, Jr. We discuss what spiritual psychology is, how our faith of origin shape us as adults and cultivating tolerance for others. Billy's professional practice is centered around loving kindness, discovering your authentic self and empowering people to create loving and healthy relationships. Billy takes us through his accident on Austin City Limits and how his internal and external suffering transformed him. We discuss what it means to see oneself clearly, he shares wise words for anyone on a journey. Billy's professional practice is centered around loving k...2024-02-191h 10
I'm Awake! Now What?Christopher August - Breathwork and Cultivating the Conscious Masculine Ep. 279This week I sit down with Transformation Coach and Co-Founder of Beats + Breath Christopher August to discuss his life's work as a healer cultivating the conscious masculine and sacred warrior in men. He opens up by stating the importance of breathwork in a world of overwhelm and chaos, how we can find peace and presence within ourselves, and from that place everything begins to open up. Christopher shares common barriers men feel when broaching their own inner healing work. We wrap discussing healing emotional deprivation, rejection and abandonment. To learn more about Christopher or to work with him, head o...2024-02-1158 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Bodhi Aldridge - Finding Freedom Through Presence, Passion, and Purpose Ep. 278This week I sit down with Leadership Coach and Speaker Bodhi Aldridge to discuss his life's work guiding leaders on the path to personal freedom through presence, passion, and purpose driven alignment. Bodhi discusses the importance of integrating masculine and feminine energies in the work that we do. He shares the paradox of finding freedom through commitment and using the world as our workshop, for growth and expansion. To find out more about Bodhi or to work with him head over to his website. You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't for...2024-02-0459 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Corey Lyon Folsom - "Soul Statements: A Love Coach's Guide to Successful Communication" Ep. 277This week I sit down with Author and Relationship Coach, Corey Lyon Folsom to dicuss his new book "Soul Soul Statements: A Love Coach's Guide to Successful Communication." Corey shares how building internal intimacy starts by being honest with ourselves. He talks about the importance of clarity and how being clear about our values helps us stay connected to who and what we are. He reminds the audience that being vulnerable in our relationships takes courage and it requires a basic level of safety and openness to build better communication patterns with our partners. To find out more about...2024-01-2853 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Gina Moffa, LCSW - Grief Therapist and Author of "Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go." Ep. 276This week I sit down with Grief and Trauma Therapist Gina Moffa, to talk about her new book "Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go '' and to discuss her work helping people understand and integrate their grief, in all its forms. Gina states that the intention of her book is to be a teaching guide for grief and loss, and an answer to society asking us to "move on, quickly" when we experience grief. Gina explains what happens to our brains when we cannot physically locate our loved ones who have passed on and tools to navigate this experience. We wr...2024-01-211h 01
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Liliana Barzola - Spiritual Intuitive, Entrepreneur, Writer and Healer on cultivating our spiritual gifts Ep. 274This week I sit down with Liliana Barzola Entrepreneur, Writer, Spiritual Intuitive, and Healer. Liliana discusses her personal spiritual journey and unique family history. She defines for the audience what it means to open up energetically to the world around you, and what steps you can take to create safe boundaries for yourself while maintaining an open heart. Liliana puts a fine point on the spiritual experience of remembering our deep wisdom and divinity. To learn more about Liliana, head over to her website and follow her on Instagram @lotuslantern Have you subscribed to our YouTube Channel? Did you know...2024-01-0746 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Pauline Torrey - Wellness Expert on listening to bodies as we age and the sacredness of balance Ep. 273This week I sit down with Pauline Torrey, a dynamic holistic wellness expert with over 20 years of experience in a wide variety of healing modalities. Born and raised in France, Pauline completed her undergraduate work at the University Of Bordeaux. She moved to California where she earned a degree in Specialized Somatic Studies Degree in Holistic Health at I.P.S.B College in San Diego, CA. Pauline and I discuss connecting with yourself in order to reach your optimal level of health by aligning your mind, body and soul. To find out more about Pauline or work with h...2023-12-3158 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Jeroen de Wit - Past Life Regressionist on spirituality, authenticity and healing Ep. 272This week I site down with Jeroen de Wit--Spiritual Psychologist, Art Therapist, Reiki Healer and Past Life Regression Practitioner. His life work is centered around empowering people to live authentically through his healing modalities. We discuss Jeroen's spiritual path and how he fully embodied his being on his spiritual journey. Jeroen walks us through what a past life regression therapy session encompasses and how this powerful method can liberate and restore our being. To find out more about Jeroen, head over to his website and make sure to follow him on Instagram @jeroenislove Have you subscribed to our Yo...2023-12-2436 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Nikol Rogers - Reclaming your power and the journey home to ourselves Ep. 271This week I sit down with Author, Speaker, and Empowerment Coach Nikol Rogers to discuss her new book "13: One Woman's Sacred Journey to Discovering Her Greatest Power." Nikol discusses the life events that built the book and her path towards Buddhism. She shares her deconstruction story and how we have to let go of who we think we are. She imparts her strategies for cultivating radical self-acceptance and coming home to oneself in the process. To find out more about Nikol, head over to her website and you can connect with her on any social media channels @nikol_rogers You ca...2023-12-1059 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Carol Bustamante Spiritual Intuitive on unconditional love, wholeness and the spiritual path Ep. 270This week I sit down with Carol Bustamante, Intuitive, Spiritual Counselor and Teacher. Carol shares her life’s work and passion for helping people see themselves and others in their wholeness, she shares why all learning is sacred, and reminds the audience that we don’t have to wait until tragedy strikes to shift, change and evolve. We can do it now by grounding ourselves deeply in the moment and taking purposeful action. Carol candidly explains how loving herself unconditionally means that she can in turn love others in the same capacity. To find out more about Carol follow her o...2023-12-0337 min
I'm Awake! Now What?The emerging landscape of spiritual entrepreneurs with Alena Chapman Ep. 269This week I sit down with international best selling Author and radio host of Magical Moments, Alena Chapman to discuss the changing landscape of being a spiritual entrepreneur. How we build business and acquire tools without going broke in the process of serving the collective and honoring our gifts. We also discuss building a business that reflects your value systems so your ideal clients can find you. Alena gives advice for spiritual entrepreneurs to face their fears and lean into their souls' calling. We wrap up on setting boundaries in your work, knowing your worth as an entrepreneur and finding y...2023-11-2652 min
Dr. Dravon James Every Day PeaceRestoring the Divine Feminine to Her Rightful Place with Krista XiomaraJoin Dr. Dravon James and go on a journey of spiritual healing with Krista Xiomara. Listen in as they explore a path to healing from religious wounding and trauma. Meet Dr. Dravon James host of Everyday Peace www.drdravonjames.com Bio: Krista Xiomara is the creator and host of I’m Awake! Now What? Podcast incepted in 2018 as an audio community for anyone who is on the path of awakening. Since its inception it has grown globally and has welcomed spiritual giants Mike Dooley, Susan Piver, James McCrae, don Jos...2023-11-2542 min
Mystical MuseUndergoing Your Spiritual Expedition - Featuring Krista XiomaraKrista Xiomara is a Spiritual Entrepreneur, Author, Speaker, and Self-Compassion Expert living and thriving in Austin, Texas. She is the host and creator of the weekly podcast “I’m Awake! Now What?” – an audio community dedicated to helping you on your spiritual and personal development journey. In this episode, Krista talks with Alena about having to unlearn everything she was taught about religion and undergoing her spiritual expedition.2023-11-211h 05
I'm Awake! Now What?JJ DiGeronimo: Raise your Energy, Remove Self-Doubt, & Align Your Life's Work Ep. 268This week I sit down award winning author and speaker JJ DiGeronimo about her new book "Seeking: 74 Key Findings to Raise your Energy, Sidestep Your Self-Doubts, and Align with Your Life's Work." JJ opens up about her life journey from the tech world to becoming a leading voice in female leadership and growth. JJ discusses about a common theme, most people contend with: Self-Doubt and how clearing self-doubt first allows for the flood gates of internal creativity and expansion to open. JJ shares her thoughts on cultivating our inner knowing and how the Universe is really set up to...2023-11-1947 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Carrie Ricket - Author and Coach discusses her new book "Trauma is a Catalyst" Ep. 267This week I sit down with Author and Coach Carrie Rickert to discuss her new book Trauma is a Catalyst--a story about overcoming a traumatic brain injury and using that traumatic experience as fuel for growth, expansion, and transformation. Carrie opens up about incorporating gentle pause and rest into your trauma work and how important it is to stay present and with your pain. She shares how telling stories of our lived traumatic experiences allows others to tell their own stories. She ends with fascinating details about her coaching style which incorporates tools from her work in forensics and how...2023-11-1248 min
I'm Awake! Now What?The Desire Factor with NY Times Best Selling Author Christy Whitman Ep. 266This week I sit down with New York Times Bestselling Author, Transformational Leader and Coach Christy Whitman to discuss her newest book "The Desire Factor: How to Embrace Your Materialistic Nature to Reclaim Your Full Spiritual Power." Christy opens up about her early spiritual experience learning about how our thoughts create our reality and the desires that live inside of us that want to be manifest. She shares how when we stop the flow of our desire, we also cutoff a crucial part of our lifeforce. Christy explains how to align our desire and spiritual practices, and how they...2023-11-0552 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Dr. Sukhi Muker - How our nervous system can support our growth and evolution. Ep. 265This week I sit down with wellness physician, author, and TedX alumni Dr. Sukhi Muker about his work, helping people heal the past and create new futures through neuroscience, biology, physics, and rewiring the nervous system. Dr. Sukhi starts by sharing with the audience that our nervous systems desire growth and evolution, that we have an innate internal draw to expand. Dr. Sukhi addresses the fears of change and breaking through stagnation. He provides three tips for creating integration, on your healing journey that will allow you to continuously regenerate. Dr. Sukhi also reminds that audience, that the work we d...2023-10-2952 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Jennifer Longmore - Prosperity Consciousness Ep. 264This week I sit down with CEO of Soul Journey's, Business coach, author and podcaster Jennifer Longmore. We open up exploring Jennifer's early childhood experience surrounded by psychic and intuitive family members who nurtured her emerging spiritual gifts from an early age. Jennifer's life continued to take interesting twists and turns, with a car accident that shifted her significantly and her time working as a forensic social worker. We wrap up discussing money and consciousness and she reminds the audience that money is a neutral portal to help us shift the things that are already asking to be healed. To learn...2023-10-221h 00
I'm Awake! Now What?Dr. Dravon James - The Key to Everyday Peace and Happiness is Self-Awareness Ep. 263This week I sit down with Author, Life Coach, and Actor Dr. Dravon James about her life's work--helping people cultivate self-awareness and building happiness from the inside out. Dr. James discusses the meaning of personal freedom and how freedom isn't free but comes with a price of sacrifice, boundaries, self-belief and self-discovery. She also shares the wisdom of being an everyday alchemist, explaining how we turn our words and stories into something else even if we we aren't conscious when we do this. Dr. James ends on defining happiness as the alignment between our thoughts and feelings, and how we...2023-10-1548 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Ashana Lobody - Using sound bowls and music to supplement our spiritual, healing, and growth experiences. Ep. 262 This week I sit down with healing music artist and New Age vocalist Ashana Lobody to discuss her prolific work in sound healing, spirituality, and elevating world consciousness. Ashana opens up about her early childhood experience, growing up with parents who offered her an expansive introduction into all religions and spirituality and how because of this experience, she is a kaleidoscope of the divine. She reminds the audience that we all are. Ashana gives an in-depth education on sound bowls, sound healing and how keeping a practice allows us to feel centered and prepared for when life brings us challenges. Sh...2023-10-0851 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Christian Sundberg - Author of "A Walk in the Physical" Core Curriculum for Awakening Ep. 261 This week I sit down with Christian Sundberg, he is the author of "A Walk in the Physical" one of the most profound and significant works in the realms of spiritual, metaphysical, and philosophical books of our time. It is core curriculum on the path of awakening and integral in helping the seeker reconcile the human form and the sacred soul. To find out morea bout Christian, head over to his website. You can watch the video of version of our interview on YouTube. When Christian was a young child he remembered his existence before coming to Earth. While tha...2023-10-011h 18
I'm Awake! Now What?Jennifer Mitchell - Quantum Healing Practitioner discusses the power of releasing trauma Ep. 260This week I sit down with Quantum Healing Practitioner Jennifer Mitchell to discuss the power of releasing trauma through quantum healing and the importance of uncovering our past lives to create deeper soul integration. Jennifer didn't start out as quantum healer, but after a significant work-life event occurred, she immediately felt called to do this work and train to become a practitioner. Jennifer emphasizes that quantum healing, reveals to us how to let go of the past, and gives us instant access to our highest self so that we can move forward in this life. To find out more about...2023-09-2451 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Dr. Robyn McKay - Human Potential Expert and Author discusses spiritual intelligence, supporting high achieving women, and healing our nervous system. Ep. 259This week I sit down with Author, Coach, and human potential expert Dr. Robyn McKay to discuss her work supporting high achieving women, cultivating spiritual intelligence, and the mental health effects of a spiritual awakening. Dr. Robyn shares a pivotal life moment that changed her path forever and how a divine calling turned into her life's work. Dr. Robyn also offers guidance for healing your nervous system, so your consciousness can have a clear run way in which to land and fly. To learn more about Dr. Robyn McKay, head over to her website and follow her on Instagram @dr.rob...2023-09-171h 03
A Guided LifeSelf-Love With Krista Xiomara, Podcast Host & AuthorIn this episode, Krista and I talk about how she found her spiritual truth away from an organized cult-like sector of religion and how she learned to love herself after years of "self-hatred." She is the creator and host of I’m Awake! Now What? Podcast. Created in 2018 as an audio community for anyone who is on the path of spirituality, healing, and personal development. At twenty-eight, Krista walked away from her religion of origin after suffering from religious trauma and wounding. She would spend the next six years studying religion, philosophy, psychology, and spirituality in search of answers, healing, an...2022-09-0339 minA Guided LifeSelf-Love With Krista Xiomara, Podcast Host & AuthorIn this episode, Krista and I talk about how she found her spiritual truth away from an organized cult-like sector of religion and how she learned to love herself after years of "self-hatred." She is the creator and host of I’m Awake! Now What? Podcast. Created in 2018 as an audio community for anyone who is on the path of spirituality, healing, and personal development. At twenty-eight, Krista walked away from her religion of origin after suffering from religious trauma and wounding. She would spend the next six years studying religion, philosophy, psychology, and spirituality in search of answers, healing, an...2022-09-0339 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Krista Xiomara - Hello 2022, Goodbye 2021 Podcast End of Year Wrap Up Ep. 174Happy Sunday Sweet Souls! This week's episode is a 2021 wrap up, with yours truly Krista Xiomara! This episode is dedicated to YOU the listener, who has made my lifes' work meaningful by showing up every week, engaging in all the interviews, and letting me share your personal stories when you message me! The podcast is going on it's holiday break and will return January 16, 2022. We have an incredible line up of guests for 2022!! Please subscribe, rate, review, and share this podcast with your nearest and dearest! Follow us on Instagram @ianwpodcast May you b...2021-12-1923 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Hallie Iglehart Austen - Author discusses divine feminine, goddesses, integrating masculine and feminine energies Ep. 134This week I sit down with author, social justice warrior, healer, and environmental activist Hallie Iglehart Austen. Hallie walks us through her fascinating life story that weaves through Afghanistan and Tibet sparking a lifelong journey in feminism, divine feminine and the search for the goddesses in the expanse of our human history. She Authored "The Heart of the Goddess" which compiles all our mythical goddesses into one book, with accompanying art and meditations so the reader can embody the essence of each individual goddess. Hallie and I discuss the historical polarity of masculine and feminine energies, healing our energetic...2021-03-1446 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Joan Diver - Spiritual Healer and Author of "When Spirit Calls: A Healing Odyssey" discusses her spiritual memoir, healing and the alchemy of suffering Ep. 133This week I am joined by Joan Diver author, spiritual healer and former first lady of Reed College. We discuss the many iterations of her life journey and the beautiful people, stories, and experiences that have woven a unique tapestry of spiritual understand and wisdom in her life. Joan explains how she leaned into the pain of a health issue, and how asking an open-ended question of: “Why is this happening…” left and opening for self-discovery, alchemy, and finding her healing gifts. She leaves the audience with a story of her travels from Egypt and a meditative blessing and prayer...2021-03-0743 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Rev. Erika Allison - Interfaith Minister and Author discusses healing from gay conversion therapy and coming home to yourself Ep. 132This week I am joined by Rev. Erika Allison who wrote "Gay the Pray Away: Healing your Life, Love, and Relationships from the Harms of LGBT Conversion Therapy." Erika recounts her own experience of conversion therapy and highlighting how during that time her vulnerability was exploited and she began to not trust herself. She shares the pains of being ostracized and later moving into an empowered state to begin healing, find a chosen family, speaking her truth and emerging as her radiant self. To find out more about Rev. Erika Allison and pick up her book head over to...2021-02-2855 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, PhD - Author and Psychotherapist discusses turning our wounds into wisdom and the mysticism of Kabbalah Ep. 131This week I am joined by Rabbi, Author and Psychotherapist, Tirzah Firestone who comes to the podcast to discuss her book "Wounds to Wisdom: Healing Intergenerational Jewish Trauma." She shares her insights from her years of research on transforming trauma and building resilience beyond our traumatic experiences whether lived or generational. We also discuss her significant work with Women and Kabbalah. Rabbi Tirzah Firestone, PhD is is an author, Jungian psychotherapist, and founding Rabbi of Congregation Nevei Kodesh in Boulder, Colorado. Raised in an Orthodox home in St. Louis, Missouri, Tirzah’s spiritual curiosity called her to search bey...2021-02-2144 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Britt Deanda and Tara Schulenberg - Co-Founders of Elevate the Globe discuss spirituality, alchemy and their new book Ep. 130This week I am joined by Britt Deanda and Tara Schulenberg who come to the podcast to discuss their winding life journey's, alchemizing their individual suffering by transforming their experiences into tools and wisdom for the collective. The also discuss their vision in creating Elevate The Globe and their new book Good Morning Intentions: Sacred Rituals to Raise Your Vibration, Find Your Bliss, and Stay Energized All Day. Britt & Tara are the Founders of Elevate the Globe, a worldwide community of spiritual seekers who are dedicated to raising consciousness on the planet. Based in Los An...2021-02-1448 min
The Conscious Healing Podcast with Mona LoringEpisode 31: I’m awake, now what? with Krista XiomaraIn this episode, the founder and host of the podcast “I’m Awake, Now What?” Krista Xiomara, and I have a casual conversation about spirituality. We discuss her past journey through a shift from Catholicism to reaching a true spiritual re-awakening. We chat about energy affecting us and Krista shares how she deals with difficulties that come up in her life. We chat about challenging energies I’ve been facing this week and how it’s crucial to be aware of your energy so you can clear yourself and come back to center whenever you begin to “unravel”. We end the conversati...2021-02-0847 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Dr. Judith Orloff, Best-Selling Author of "Thriving as an Empath: A Daily Guide to Empower Sensitive People." Ep. 129This week I am joined by Dr. Judith Orloff, Best-Selling Author of "Thriving as an Empath: A Daily Guide to Empower Sensitive People." Dr. Orloff comes to the show to discuss her extensive work to normalize being an empath. She speaks candidly about her own experience as an empath and shares insights about how empaths can embody their gifts. She graciously shares her top 5 tools for navigating life as an empath. Follow Dr. Orloff on Instagram @judith.orloff.md Dr. Orloff has two upcoming workshops: "How to Heal the Toxic Attraction Between Empaths and Narcissists" and "Intuitive Healing for Empaths" to s...2021-02-0731 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Graeme Waterfield - Tai Chi and Meditation Instructor discusses living into our practices and finding bliss Ep. 128This week I sit down with Tai Chi and Meditation Instructor Graeme Waterfield discuss his life journey, his love of Tai Chi, Chi Gung, and finding peace and liberation on the path of the spiritual seeker. He gives a beautiful account of the origins of Tai Chi and the influences of the Tao Te Ching. He reveals a spiritual experience that changed him forever and shares how his practice of Tai Chi and Chi Gung have given him more joy than he ever imagined and the bliss of simplicity. To learn more about Graeme, head over to his website...2021-01-3145 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Tomás Prower - World Renowned Author discusses LGBTQ+ Spirituality and multicultural insights and traditions about death Ep. 127This week I am joined by author and speaker Tomás Prower, to discuss his two books whose topics cover LGBTQ spirituality and Death across the global and historically. Tomás wrote both of his books in an anthropological style to carve out space for underrepresented groups who see themselves reflected in our rich human history. We discuss the many ways our queer community members have been visible in history, how they affected our history and how the embraces their own mysticism in spirituality. Looking at this book that deals with death, Tomás invites the reader to get comfortable wit...2021-01-2447 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Rev. Sarah Bowen - Discusses her book, her definition of spirituality, and her work with Animal Chaplaincy Ep. 126This week I sit down with Rev. Sarah Bowen to discuss her fascinating life story, her book "Spiritual Rebel: A Positively Addictive Guide to Finding Deeper Perspective and Higher Purpose" and the spiritual journey. She shares her definition of spirituality and what each seeker can do to live into this definition for themselves. Sarah shares guidance for seekers practicing many modalities of religions, philosophies, and spiritual practices leaning on her interfaith work and experience. Sarah also talks about her Animal Chaplaincy ministry helping humans with the transition of their beloved pets, creating bonds with their newly integrated pet family...2021-01-1756 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Leena Lemos - Founder of House of Enlightenedhood, Podcaster, Mother, and Spiritual Entrepreneur Ep. 125In honor of our recent news and partnership, I'm re-releasing Leena Lemos' episode for my listening audience who haven't heard this episode in the podcast library. Enlightenedhood started as an educational platform and digital magazine centered around the spiritual experience of motherhood. Two years later it has grown to become House of Enlightenedhood, a spiritual media company focused on supporting the entire collective in their spiritual experiences. To find out more about House of Enlightenedhood head over to our website and follow us on Instagram @enlightenedhood Season 6 resumes new episodes starting January 17, 2021!!! Podcast Production:...2021-01-1046 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Krista Xiomara - The Alchemy of Kindness Ep. 124Hi Sweet Souls. This week is a solo show with me, your host Krista Xiomara. The podcast is on a two week holiday break and will return January 17th. Big Announcement: I have merged with House of Enlightenedhood and we have created a spiritual multimedia company. I share everything about this newly minted business venture with my dear friend Leena Lemos at the top of this week's episode. As a part of our merger we have started a podcast network called LightCasting, exclusively for spiritual podcasters, so to find out about this and much more head over t...2021-01-0359 min
I'm Awake! Now What?A Year of Gratitude from the Guests of I'm Awake! Now What? Podcast 2020 Ep. 123Opening Trailer: The Awakening Coming January 2021. Subscribe today on all podcast platforms and never miss an episode. This is a LightCasting Podcast Network Production @lightcastingpodcastnetwork Visit their website for more information about how to become part of our network of spiritual podcasts. This week's episode is a montage of gratitude from all the guests who have graced the I'm Awake! Now What? Podcast air waves in 2020! Thank you to each and every guest for coming to the show, for lighting the path of awakening, healing and homecoming for our listeners. Thank you to the listening audience for helping me m...2020-12-2748 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Vicky Paul - Intuitive, Artist and Visionary discusses finding your gifts, losing them and coming back to yourself Ep. 122This week I’m joined by intuitive, artist, author and visionary Vicky Paul. Vicky opens up about her early childhood experiences that revealed a deep knowingness. Challenged on what she knew internally by the adults and people around her--self doubt and denial crept in. Vicky reminds the audience that we can spend a lifetime reconnecting with the truth of who we are, and that’s okay. We also discuss how her artistry and spirituality merge and the way she channels while creating art. To find out more about Vicky or work with her, head over to website and follow her o...2020-12-201h 06
I'm Awake! Now What?Hector Marcel - Buddhist teacher discusses finding Buddhism and lessons in doing no harm and practicing active compassion Ep. 121This week I sit down with social entrepreneur, public speaker and President of Three Jewels NYC, Hector Marcel. Hector discusses his life journey and the experiences that led him to Buddhism. He shares core Buddhist philosophies and teachings on: doing no harm, eliminating polarizing thoughts and participating in active compassion. Three Jewels NYC is a non-profit organization currently fundraising to continue to support our global community in achieving enlightenment. Head over to their website to work with Three Jewels or to donate to help them carry on their mission of continuing to offer free courses. To learn more about...2020-12-1355 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Acharya Shunya - Vedic Spiritual Teacher discusses Enlightened Vulnerability, Alchemy and Ayurveda Ep. 120This week I sit down with world-renowned Vedic teacher from India, Acharya Shunya. She was recognized at the early age of nine as the future spiritual leader of a 2,000-year-old Vedic lineage in north India, which she was fortunate to be born into as the granddaughter of the lineages patriarch. In our interview we discuss her many books, her wisdom school and her teachings on enlightened vulnerability. She also talks about Alchemy & Ayurveda. To find out more about Acharya Shunya head over to website and follow her on Instagram @acharyashunya Podcast Sponsor: Saged is a spiritual app and re...2020-12-0650 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Chetna Mehta - Mixed media artist discusses the convergence of spirituality and creativity Ep. 119This week I sit down with mixed-media artist, wellness consultant and creator of MosaicEye Chetna Mehta. She shares a significant experience that changed the direction of her professional and personal life. She discusses the similarities between spirituality and creativity, noting the first being--getting out of ones own way. She shares the intention of her artwork is to normalize vulnerability and create resonance in the eye of the observer. To find out more about Chetna, head over to her website and follow her on Instagram @mosaiceye and subscribe to her Moon Times Digest here. Podcast Sponsor: Saged i...2020-11-2942 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Jasmine Renae Hayden - Art Activist and Healer talks releasing trans-generational trauma and activism Ep. 118This week I am joined by Art Activist, Transformative Facilitator, Spiritual Coach and Healer Jasmine Renae Hayden. Jasmine opens up about her multicultural upbringing and early religious influences. She shines a light on the work she does to help liberate others from trans-generational trauma reminding the audience the purpose is to know the difference between the trauma we pick up along our own journey and the trauma that is absorbed through our lineage--so we can work to release and heal our ancestors, our descendants, and ourselves. We unpack her work as an art activist and highlight how art can...2020-11-2241 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Justin Lodge - Coach and Author discusses his new book on transforming anger into conscious growth and peace Ep. 117This week I am joined by Coach and Author of "Angry as F*** But No Idea Why?: Transform Anger into Inner Peace" Justin Lodge. Justin opens up about his religious upbringing and straddling two paths of Christianity and Catholicism later in life. Justin tells the audience how his passion for the transforming anger into peace came from the desire to heal his own lineage from anger. To find out more about Justin or work with him head over to Instagram @justin671 You can pick up his book here. Podcast Sponsor: Saged is a spiritual app and r...2020-11-1538 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Brandon Handley - Coach and Podcaster discusses his awakening journey and his podcast Ep. 116This week I am joined by Coach and Podcaster Brandon Handley. Brandon walks us through his interesting life journey having experienced homelessness at a young age and how this shaped his sense of resiliency. Brandon explains careening into awakening and unraveling universal lessons and truths that ultimately brought him back to the teachings of his childhood. To find out more about Brandon head over to his website, find his podcast here and follow him on instagram @spiritualdope Podcast Sponsor: Saged is a spiritual app and resource center for Earth-based teachings and practices. Stay aligned, connected and s...2020-11-0837 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Dr. Julie Von - Doctor and Author discusses her book on Spiritual Fertility Ep. 115This week I am joined by Author Dr. Julie Von. Dr. Von wrote "Spiritual Fertility: Integration Practices for the Journey to Motherhood." Dr. Von is a holistic doctor specializing in fertility, she also holds a doctoral degree in Chinese Medicine. Focusing on Dr. Von's book for our interview, we take an in-depth look at the impact trans-generational trauma can have on fertility. Dr. Von shares how one of the most important things we can do in addressing trauma is to identify and name it. Dr. Von discusses her compassionate approach to fertility and the unique way she treats patients...2020-11-0135 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Dr. Emily Sigalow - Author discusses the historical significance of the American Buddhist experience Ep. 114This week I am joined by Author Dr. Emily Sigalow. Dr. Sigalow wrote "American JewBu: Jews, Buddhists and Religious Change." We touch on the influences Buddhism had on the American Jewish community and what was birthed by these two communities blending. We highlight the life of Julius Goldwater who had a significant role in helping Japanese Buddhist who were sent to internment camps in the 1940's in the US. Dr. Sigalow leaves the audience with some words of encouragement for anyone who is interested in creating their own meaning-making system through the hybridity of different religions or ideas. To...2020-10-2524 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Tori Washington - Wealth Embodiment Guide discusses healing, returning to your fullness, and BIPOC representation in our spiritual communities Ep. 113This week I am joined by Wealth Embodiment Guide and Leader Tori Washington. Tori talks about growing up both in a multiracial and multi-religious home and how oscillating between two religions and races formed her as an adult. She shares her work around embodiment practices that get to the root of spiritual, emotional, psychological blocks and wounding that help the individual align and return to their fullness. We end by discussing the inequities and lack of representation for people of color in the spiritual community and what each one of us can do to change this. To find out...2020-10-1856 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Cory Allen - Author, Podcast Host, Meditation Teacher discusses mindfulness Ep. 112This week I am joined by Author, Podcast Host, Meditation Teacher, Mastering Engineer and Composer Cory Allen. We dive into Cory's book Now is the Way: An Unconventional Approach to Modern Mindfulness and the act of finding space between the space to practice mindfulness. Cory breaks down what existential paralysis is and what each one of use can do to break out of this and create unique meaning in our lives. To find out more about Cory head over to his website, check out his podcast The Astral Hustle, pick up his book here and follow him on Instagram...2020-10-1144 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Savannah Bohlin - Intuitive, Light Worker, Sound Healer and CEO of Blissful Bohemian shares her spiritual awakening Ep. 111This week I am joined by Savannah Bohlin, she is a Intuitive, Light Worker, Sound Healer and CEO of Blissful Bohemian. Savannah discusses growing up in a fundamental Christian family and community, and later attending a secular college that allowed her to explore spirituality. Savannah shares her passion for helping people heal their anxiety and transmute it. To find out more about Savannah and work with her, head over to her website and follow her on Instagram @blissfulxbohemian Podcast Sponsor: Saged is a spiritual app and resource center for Earth-based teachings and practices. Stay aligned, connected a...2020-10-0442 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Lori Reising - Hypnotherapist, trauma body worker, and Podcaster discusses awakening, trauma and healing. Ep.110This week I am joined by Lori Reising, she is a Hypnotherapist, trauma body worker, child birth Educator, and Podcaster. Lori discusses her winding journey through awakening, spirituality and the literary influences that opened her eyes to a new way of being. Lori shares a personal story about grief, loss, and alchemy that turned into a life calling. To find out more about Lori, head over to her website. To listen to her podcast click here and follow her on Instagram @therawandwildhearts Podcast Sponsor: Saged is a spiritual app and resource center for Earth-based t...2020-09-2757 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Polly Young-Eisendrath, Ph.D. - Psychologist, Teacher, Author, Buddhist, Podcaster discusses relationships as a spiritual path Ep. 109This week I am joined by Dr. Polly Young-Eisendrath, she is a Jungian analyst, psychologist, teacher, author, Buddhist, and podcaster. Dr. Young-Eisendrath shares an early childhood experience of being an elective mute and learning the meaning of "war," which had a significant impact on her life journey. She shares leaving her religion of origin and why it was important to her to not give her intellect away when it came to cultivating a religious and spiritual life. We highlight her book "Love Between Equals: Relationships as a Spiritual Path" which offers her version of personal love as a spiritual...2020-09-201h 02
I'm Awake! Now What?Christian Bradley West - Intuitive Luminary, Author, Alchemist and Author discusses his spiritual journey Ep. 108This week I am joined by intuitive luminary, author, alchemist and artist Christian Bradley West. Christian describes his spiritual journey that began in his early twenties and the teachers who had significant influence on his awakening. He shares the importance of continuous spiritual maintenance where one comes back to the tools they've acquired on their path towards healing, creativity and enlightenment. To find out more about Christian or work with him, head over to his website and follow him on Instagram @thecountryclairvoyant Podcast Sponsor: Saged is a spiritual app and resource center for Earth-based teachings and...2020-09-131h 03
I'm Awake! Now What?Amy White - Author, speaker, Intuitive Coach and Medium talks finding her gifts and overcoming crisis Ep. 107This week I am joined by Amy White International Best-Selling Author, speaker, Intuitive Coach and Medium. We talk about how she transitioned out of her corporate job listening to a pull from her soul, guiding her in a new direction. Amy discusses accepting her gifts and using her them to help her clients. Amy shares the story behind her book Closer to Paradise: A Mother's Journey through Crisis and Healing that centers around her journey navigating through her sons mental health crisis, fighting stigmas, and becoming a support and light for others in similar circumstances. To find out more...2020-09-0659 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Summer Series: Week 8 Coming Home to Yourself with Krista Xiomara Ep. 106Hello Sweet Souls and welcome back to Week 8 of the podcast Summer Series with your host Krista Xiomara who has created a free 8 week course called "Releasing Religion, Inner Healing, and Coming Home to Yourself." This week, we review everything we have covered in the past 7 weeks and we discuss how to come home to yourself, over and over again in this process. Outlined in Week 8 is: Loving yourself unconditionally Trusting yourself Having faith in yourself Having confidence and clarity in your decisions Never turning away from yourself or disappointing yourself Empowered thoughts and actions Integration o...2020-08-231h 06
I'm Awake! Now What?Summer Series: Week 7: Building Support Systems with Krista Xiomara Ep. 105Hello Sweet Souls and welcome back to Week 7 of the podcast Summer Series with your host Krista Xiomara who has created a free 8 Week course called "Releasing Religion, Inner Healing, and Coming Home to Yourself." The focal point for Week 7 is building support systems that are in alignment with your departure from your religion of origin and help you grow into your new life vision. Topics covered this week: Cultivating a strong internal support system through self reliance, self-security, self-trust, unconditional positive regard and self-love. Discerning the types of external support systems you need a...2020-08-161h 03
I'm Awake! Now What?Summer Series: Week 6: Finding Your Truth with Krista Xiomara Ep.104Hello Sweet Souls and welcome back to Week 6 of the podcast Summer Series with your host Krista Xiomara, who has created a free 8-Week learning course called "Releasing Religion, Inner Healing, and Coming Home to Yourself." Week 6 is about Finding Your Truth. When we are birthed into our religion of origin we are not given the opportunity or space to connect with ourselves and decipher what is true about us and the world around us. Often times, we are told that we are born inherently flawed through original sin. We are taught from an early age what to think...2020-08-091h 18
I'm Awake! Now What?Summer Series: Week 5 Awakening with Krista Xiomara Ep. 103Hello Sweet Souls and welcome back to Week 5 of the podcast Summer Series with your host Krista Xiomara, who has created a free 8-Week learning course called "Releasing Religion, Inner Healing, and Coming Home to Yourself." Week 5 is about the process of Awakening. As you shed old beliefs and practices from your past; new ideas, new knowledge and wisdom starts to emerge from within. This is an exhilarating time on the path of spirituality, personal development and long term healing. This week my focus is to help explain to you the many modalities of awakening, h...2020-08-021h 06
I'm Awake! Now What?Summer Series: Week 4: Inner Healing with Krista Xiomara Ep. 102 Hello Sweet Souls and welcome back to Week 4 of the podcast Summer Series with your host Krista Xiomara, who has created a free 8-Week learning course called "Releasing Religion, Inner Healing, and Coming Home to Yourself." Week 4 centers around the process of Inner Healing, by way of facilitating self-healing and finding healing from external sources if available to you. We require healing both from the trauma and wounding of our religious experiences and the trauma and wounding we incur by leaving. This week my focus is to help you experience inner healing and to ask for what you need from th...2020-07-261h 17
I'm Awake! Now What?Summer Series - Week 3: Embracing Uncertainty with Krista Xiomara Ep. 101Welcome back sweet souls to Week 3 of the Summer Series: "Releasing Religion, Inner Healing, and Coming Home to Yourself." Week 3 is centered around Embracing Uncertainty. Growing up in a strict Catholic home and community; my religious experience indoctrinated within me a strong sense of certainty, about everything. In religious experiences you are given a lot of absolutes and a lot of certainty. You know what your life is supposed to be, who you are supposed to love, what you are supposed to believe (and not believe), who you are supposed to marry, you know "right and wrong" and you k...2020-07-191h 06
I'm Awake! Now What?Summer Series - Week 2: Doubt and Walking Away with Krista Xiomara Ep. 100Hello Sweet Souls!! This week marks the 100th episode of I'm Awake! Now What? Podcast in which case where ever this episode finds you join us in celebrating this important milestone in the history of the podcast!!! Welcome back to Week 2 of the Summer Series: "Releasing Religion, Inner Healing, and Coming Home to Yourself" with your host Krista Xiomara Week 2 is all about Doubt and Walking Away from your religion of origin. Krista Xiomara discusses the process of beginning to doubt what you are taught and how questioning is a healthy step in the process o...2020-07-121h 14
I'm Awake! Now What?Summer Series - Week 1: Religious Trauma and Wounding with Krista Xiomara Ep. 99Your host Krista Xiomara has created a free 8 week learning course for the podcast summer series called "Releasing Religion, Inner Healing and Coming Home to Yourself." For the next 8 weeks Krista Xiomara will share her account of leaving her religion of origin, surviving religious trauma and wounding, creating inner healing and coming home to herself. The intention and purpose of this 8 week series is to provide a safe space for individuals to explore, create and release belief systems. The mission and vision for this series is to usher in a global expansion of our communities through open-dialogue, spirituality, reflection, in...2020-07-051h 16
I'm Awake! Now What?IANW Podcast Special Edition: Race, Racism, Equality & Individual Contributions to long term systemic change Ep. 95IANW Podcast Host Krista Xiomara sits down with a panel of women activists, humanitarians, healers, ministers, and educators to discuss race, racism, equality, and individual contributions to long term systemic change. Each panelist brings their unique insight about creating change in their perspective ecosystems and sharing their voices in the fight for equality and justice. This is a candid conversation about race and racism, how we are all navigating through this collective moment and how we plan to move our experiences into action and continue to advocate for long term change in this country and in support of our...2020-06-141h 33
Messy, Luminous, Being PodcastEpisode 038 I'm Awake! Now what? w/Krista XiomaraWhat are your big questions? What are the things in your heart that you really want to ask? And do you feel free to ask them? In this episode, podcaster & spiritual seeker Krista Xiomara talks about how asking questions and following our innate curiosity is the vehicle for our spiritual journey. Her story about being raised in a strict sect of the Catholic Church and then setting off on her own spiritual journey is honest, inspiring and full of courage. You can find Krista's own podcast "I'm Awake! Now What?" at all of your usual podcast places.Connect with...2020-05-111h 00
I'm Awake! Now What?Jeroen de Wit - Past Life Regression Practitioner discusses spirituality, authenticity and healing Ep. 77Today on I'm Awake! Now What? Podcast, your host Krista Xiomara sits down with Jeroen de Wit--Spiritual Psychologist, Art Therapist, Reiki Healer and Past Life Regression Practitioner. His life work is centered around empowering people to live authentically through his healing modalities. We discuss Jeroen's spiritual path and how he fully embodied his being on his spiritual journey. Jeroen walks us through what a past life regression therapy session encompasses and how this powerful method can liberate and restore our being. To find out more about Jeroen follow him on Instagram @jeroenislove Podcast Sponsors ...2020-02-0937 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Billy Lee Myers, Jr., Sonya Benjamin and Krista Xiomara round table discussion about the spiritual path Ep. 71I am joined by Billy Lee Myers, Jr. and Sonya Benjamin. Billy is a licensed and practicing Spiritual Psychologist and he is also my podcast co-producer. Sonya Benjamin is a Spiritual Body worker, Intuitive and Healer who joins us for a round table discussion focusing on ones life and evolution on the spiritual path. In the vain of this podcast's mission and vision to continue to support the spiritual community through this audio medium we come together to give advice, perspective, and tools to navigate your spiritual and personal development journey. To learn more about Bi...2019-12-291h 18
I'm Awake! Now What?LIVE Podcast - from Austin, Texas with your host Krista Xiomara answering listener questions! Ep. 70I'm Awake! Now What? LIVE Podcast episode from Austin, Texas with your host Krista Xiomara answering listener questions!!! Catch the LIVE version of this podcast on I'm Awake! Now What? Facebook Page This weeks podcast episode was sponsored by Saged: Saged is a spiritual community based app, that provides you with the support and tools you need to sustain your spirituality and daily practices. Download Saged for free from your iPhone or Android App Stores! Follow this podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ianwpodcast2019-12-231h 15