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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
I'm Awake! Now What?Mike Dooley and Sara Landon - The Dream, The Journey, Eternity, and God: Channeled Answers to Life's Deepest Questions Ep. 248This week I sit down Mike Dooley and Sara Landon to discuss their new book, "The Dream, The Journey, Eternity, and God: Channeled Answers to Life’s Deepest Questions." Their new book, which are channled works by The Council answers our deepest questions about our humanity, self-realization, our purpose, oneness, and remembering who we are so we can reclaim our divine innate power. Sara and Mike discuss the collective accelerated awakening that is happening here and now. We unpack The Council's wisdom on releasing the density of our human experience as means of elevating into a deeper awareness and co...2023-06-251h 00
I'm Awake! Now What?Zane Landin - Mental Health and Disability Advocate on inclusivity, grief, and storytelling. Ep. 213This week I sit down to speak with Mental Health and Disability Advocate, Zane Landin CEO of Positive Vibes Magazine and Landing Dreams PR to talk about inclusivity, asking for help, and accepting ourselves as we are. Zane shares his experience with grief, after losing his mother suddenly and he ends with this work leading a digital magazine that is amplifying mental health through storytelling. To learn more about Zane and his advocacy work follow him on Instagram @zanelandin Check out his digitial magazine Positive Vibes Magazine here and on Instagram @positivevibesmag Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xio...2022-09-1847 minI'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Alena Chapman Best selling Author and Radio Host on finding magic, ourselves, and our soul's purpose Ep. 212This week I sit down with international best selling Author and radio host of Magical Moments, Alena Chapman to discuss her new book "Hello Soul: Everyday Ways to Begin Awakening Your Spirituality." Alena is a soul nurturer and healer. At a young age she discovered the gift of bringing souls into the light, and has been living this calling ever since. Alena and I discuss how our societal domestication can keep us stuck in an illusion, instead of seeing the magic and power we all have within us, which is our birthright. She shares the wisdom of being supported in ea...2022-09-1153 minI'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Penny Price Lavin - Award winning filmmaker and producer of "The Healing Field" documentary, shares her life in the light and healing the collective Ep. 211This week I am joined by award winning producer, filmmaker, and author Penny Price Lavin. Penny's film "The Healing Field" which is about exploring energy and consciousness and has been viewed by millions and created a global movement of awakening, energy understanding, and healing. Penny tells us that as a young child she understood her psychic abilities and leaned into them early on, helping others. Her calling of bringing the light to the world through journalism and media began when she and a young friend started a newspaper, and her career in journalism has flourished since then having worked on Goo...2022-09-0449 minI'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Rachel Lang - Astrologist and Medium on returning to your inherent power and magic Ep. 210This week I sit down with professional astrologer and certified Advanced Psychic Medium, Rachel Lang to discuss her work and her book: "Modern Day Magic: 8 Simple Rules to Realize Your Power and Shape Your Life." Rachels walks us through her early adult experience of finding spiritualism and honing her gifts. She shares her passion for helping creatives cultivate their own gifts to support their offerings. We discuss her master's work on the witch trials of the Early Modern Period in Germany; and how this shaped the trajectory of our inherent power, internal magic, the divine feminine, and our justice systems. Rach...2022-08-2846 minI'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Ana Lilia - Breathwork and Healer discusses anxiety, grief, and self-compassion Ep. 209This week I sit down with breathwork teacher and healer Ana Lilia to discuss her work helping people remove blocked energy, relieve anxiety, embodiment practices, and empowering people to gain clarity, balance, and peace. Ana candidly shares her own struggles with anxiety and how breath work helped her become more grounded, less tense, and in tune with bodies reactions to outside stimuli. She also discusses a personal story of familial relapse during the pandemic, and how her and her family continue to move through this. Lastly she reminds the audience that anxiety is not something to feel ashamed of, in fact...2022-08-2144 minI'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Debra Silverman - The Four Elements: Core Curriculum for Understanding the Self Ep. 208This week I sit down with world renowned astrologist and psychologist Debra Sliverman to discuss her book "The Missing Element: Inspiring Compassion for the Human Condition." Debra shares what the four elements are, how they can present in each person, what to look out for from the shadow side of each element and how to cultivate the element that is least dominant to create internal balance and harmony. Debra and I discuss humanity as a volunteer position and how her book is meant to help people alchemize and share their human experiences. We also discuss how understanding the elements and ast...2022-08-1442 minI'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Lucas Mack - Healing the masculine through trauma work, spirituality, and truth telling Ep. 207This week I sit down with Lucas Mack, CEO of 4th Avenue Media, Author, Speaker, Podcaster, Healer, and TEDx Alumni. Lucas discusses his work that is focused on being a healing catalyst for people, but especially for men who are carrying concealed trauma. We discuss his early childhood upbringing in a mixed religious household and how he left religion to find God. Lucas tells us how he's using his own lived experiences of healing his past childhood wounding and trauma to help, heal, and liberate people. He also shares why he felt called to clear pain and trauma of...2022-08-0752 minI'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Britt Deanda and Tara Schulenberg - Co-Founders of Elevate the Globe discuss spirituality, alchemy and their new book Ep. 206This 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 Angeles, these best...2022-07-3148 minI'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: James Ross - Shaman, Spiritual Teacher and Intuitive healer discusses becoming a shaman, spiritual gifts, healing and alignment. Ep. 205This week I am joined by James Ross, shaman, spiritual teacher and intuitive healer. James recounts finding his spiritual gift and setting off on the path of a shaman. He shares the reality of confronting what is hurting within, doing the hard work and creating long term healing. He comically expresses what it means to learn the same spiritual lesson more than once and how we can learn to come back into alignment quickly. To find out more about James and work with him head over to his website and follow him on Instagram @iamjamesross and @highvibetribeoffical Podcast Produ...2022-07-2455 minI'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Susan Piver - NY Times bestselling author discusses Buddhism and relationships Ep. 204Today I sit down with Susan Piver. Susan is a New York Times bestselling author, practicing Buddhist, meditation teacher and Founder of the Open Heart Project, the worlds largest virtual mindfulness community. I am delighted to be in her company as we discuss her book "The Four Noble Truths About Love: Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Relationships" Susan and I discuss her life journey, finding Buddhism and why she decided to write this book. To find out more about Susan and her work head over to her website and follow her on Instagram @susan.piver Podcast Sponsor: Ayesh...2022-07-1741 minI'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Stephen McManus - Karmic lessons that liberate our mental afflictions Ep. 203Today I sit down to talk to Stephen McManus. Buddhist teacher, healer, and director of Three Jewels New York City. Stephen and I discuss his journey towards Buddhism and he shares a significant life event that drew him deeper into spirituality and Buddhism. Stephen is passionate about creating sustainable inner peace, he shares what this means and how each one of us can find a way to integrate peace in our life’s long term. We chat about karmic lessons that help us use everything and every situation as teacher—to liberate us from mental afflictions and the ego. Steph...2022-07-1042 minI'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Andy Dooley - Spiritual Tools for Creating the Life You Want. Ep 202This week I sit down with best selling author, spiritual comedian and manifestation life coach Andy Dooley. Andy brings many wisdoms and insights for creating the life you want to live, through direct action and thought modification. Andy emphasizes keys steps for what you can do to bring your life into alignment and stay positive on your life journey. He also discusses the importance of finding the humor in life and your path and how comedy has shaped his career and mindset. To learn more about Andy Dooley click the links to her social media pages: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and at An...2022-07-0324 minI'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Stefanos Sifandos - Men and the path of awakening, healing, and personal development Ep. 201This Sunday I sit down with Stefanos Sifandos Stef is a relational alchemist, international speaker, and author. Stef discusses his personal journey. We touch base on what it means to be awakened and on a path of personal development and enlightenment. Stef explains his work of being an advocate for men and how he is passionate about helping men connect back to themselves. To learn more about Stefanos follow him on Instagram @stefanossifandos Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast 2022-06-2642 minI'm Awake! Now What?Oliver Niño - Spiritual Activator and Healer discusses accessing our gifts, interconnectedness, and limitlessness Ep. 200This 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 shafts and changes in our lives. He ends with the importance of love and interconnectedness on the spiritual path, and how tapping into our divine stories allow us to access limitlessness. To learn more about Oliver head over to his website and follow him on I...2022-06-191h 01I'm Awake! Now What?Dane Dormio - MindBody Mastery Mentor on managing consciousness, reducing stress, and clearing the mind Ep. 199This week I sit down with martial scientist and MindBody Mastery Mentor Dane Dormio. Dane opens up with his first spiritual awakening experience and talks about bumping into enlightenment. He shares insights on managing consciousness through a daily mind, body, and breath practice and how having a daily practice is like energetic hygiene. Dane's work focuses on stress reduction and he shares how stress is an accumulation of choices that affect us, all the way back through our lineages and with choices we make in the present. He leaves the audience with some wisdom around clearing our minds, and using...2022-06-1230 minI'm Awake! Now What?Trish McKinnley - Manifesting Expert and Coach discussing clearing blocks, removing unworthiness, and having your ideal life. Ep. 198 This week I sit down with Manifesting Expert and Coach Trish McKinnley to discuss her work helping people have seismic shifts in their self-worth and ability to manifest the life they always dreamed of. Trish opens up about her near death experience as a child, where she felt immersed with love and when she returned knew her life was to share that love with humanity. Trish talks about how manifesting in simple terms is about making the best cognitive choices for our life and breaking through the main block of unworthiness. To find out more about Trish, head over to...2022-06-0542 minI'm Awake! Now What?Tom Cronin - Meditation Master and Producer discusses transforming our lives through meditation and unconditional love Ep. 197This week I sit down with Coach, Meditation Teacher, Screen Writer, Producer and Author Tom Cronin to discuss his life's work and film "The Portal." Tom's purpose is to inspire people to embrace meditation as a modality of change to transform their lives. Tom shares that distraction is one of the biggest barriers to consciousness and to create change in our lives we must remove resistance that creates suffering in order to evolve and heal. Tom covers in detail the importance of interconnectedness and how it stabilizes us individually and collectively. He ends with imparting wisdom to the audience...2022-05-2950 minI'm Awake! Now What?Carrie Severson: Author of "Unapologetically Enough: Reshaping Success & Self Love." Ep. 196This week I sit down with Publisher, Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur Carrie Severson to discuss her new book "Unapologetically Enough: Reshaping Success and Self-Love." Carrie opens about going on a spiritual quest to figure out who she was at her core. Carrie shares her practice of writing love letters to her heart, her body, and the universe and how this dialogue allowed her to grow her own internal resources of self-love and authenticity. She ends by reminding the audience that this work of growth, expansion, and healing is for the rest of our lives and that is a good...2022-05-2245 minI'm Awake! Now What?Suzanne Najarian - Sacred Sexuality Teacher and Coach discusses integration through sacred practice Ep. 195Just a heads up to you the listeners, this week's episode deals with adult topics, not suitable for kids. This week I sit down with Sacred Sexuality Teacher and Coach Suzanne Najarian to unpack the complex and beautiful work of sacred sexuality practices with the self and in partnership. Suzanne defines what sacred sexuality is, how it is practiced, and how she incorporates this into her own life. She tells the audience, this work is transformative because pleasure is woven into it, helping the aspirant awaken, release, heal, embody and become fully integrated. We touch specifically on the sacred fe...2022-05-1549 minI'm Awake! Now What?Alyssa Kuzins - Embodiment Coach discusses body-mind connection and healing ourselves Ep. 194This week I sit down with Embodiment Coach Alyssa Kuzins to discuss her work helping women heal by creating a body-mind connection, starting from the bottom chakra 's upwards. Alyssa discusses the importance of collaborating with the universe, through your deep inner knowing and cultivating a rich relationship with the divine. She shares important wisdom around trusting ourselves and trusting spirit as we take leaps of faith. To work with Alyssa head over to her website and follow her on Instagram @alyssakuzins Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow thi...2022-05-0852 minI'm Awake! Now What?Laura West - Author and Psychic Medium on connecting with your Spirit Guides Ep. 193This week I sit down with Author, Podcast Host, and Psychic Medium Laura West to discuss her book "Guided," which is a roadmap to interacting and building relationships with your spirit guides and teams on the other side. Laura opens up about stepping into her abilities and sharing her gifts first, with the people closest to her and the world, and how it is normal to feel nervous or afraid to share your gifts. Laura walks us through how our guides can use our intuition to connect with us, what signs they send us, and how they love us unconditionally...2022-05-0145 minI'm Awake! Now What?Mark Matousek - Award-winning author discusses suffering, healing, and answering the question: "How do we live?" Ep. 192This week I sit down with award-winning author, teacher, life-long seeker and speaker Mark Matousek about his book "When You're Falling, Dive: Lessons in the Art of Living." Mark opens up about his early childhood experience of going inside to inquire and how he became interested in transformation. Mark and I discuss suffering, healing, and answering the question his sister posed to him many years ago "How do you live?" Mark articulates the lessons he brought forward to live brilliantly in his life, after encountering the possibility of death and why instead of running from our pain, we should trust...2022-04-2449 minI'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Laura Forbes - Dating Coach on overcoming blocks in dating and navigating your own self-development Ep. 191This week I sit down with Laura Forbes. Laura is the founder of Quit Dating Idiots a coaching business focused on helping people overcome blocks in their dating life. Laura and I discuss conscious dating practices and navigating your own self development. Laura shares her passion for helping people and the importance of knowing yourself. To find out more about Laura and work with her, follow her on Instagram @quit_dating_idiots Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast 2022-04-1758 minI'm Awake! Now What?Kaluwa Ruit Ghalikar - Empowerment Coach and Podcaster discusses change, healing, and integration Ep. 190This week I sit down with empowerment coach and podcaster Kaluwa Ghalikar to discuss her break away from religious beliefs and edicts--and how she found freedom in exploring her connection to the divine, in her own way. Kaluwa discusses a transformative period in her life, where she lost her voice literally and figuratively and how this became a catalyst for change, healing, and integration. Kaluwa encourages the audience to lean into healing, being courageous to face the obstacles that get in the way of us knowing our true worth and value, as human beings. To find out more about Kaluwa, fo...2022-04-1053 minI'm Awake! Now What?Garrett Underwood - Purpose Therapist, Executive Director and Mission-Preneur Garrett Underwood on finding aligning your purpose and passions Ep. 189This week I sit down with Purpose Therapist, Executive Director and Mission-Preneur Garrett Underwood to discuss his life journey, his passions, and his service-based purpose work. Garrett opens up about homelessness and the homeless communities in LA and how he felt called to add his own unique solution and voice to this humanitarian issue. Garrett talks about his work mentoring entrepreneurs by helping them align their purpose and passions. Garrett says the first step is creating a compelling origin story to share with investors that has depth, clarity and evokes emotion. Garrett also touches on the importance of healing when...2022-04-0329 minI'm Awake! Now What?Erlinda Vo - Energy Alchemist and Visionary on her mission to "Vibe Up the Planet" Ep. 188This week I sit down with Energy Alchemist and Visionary Erlinda Vo to discuss her mission of "Vibing Up the Planet." empower others to live into their light, purpose, and soul's calling. Erlinda is also the founder of Spa for Your Soul. Erlinda shares a significant life event that became a catalyst for her growth and expansion, leading her to become a modern day alchemist. She articulates the importance of maintaining and cultivating a high energetic footprint for the benefit of the individual and collective--stating that our work here is to raise ourselves up first, so that world around us...2022-03-2745 minI'm Awake! Now What?Becca Ribbing - Author and Coach on helping people find clarity and focus to align their purpose and passion Ep. 187This week I sit down with Author and Coach Becca Ribbing to discuss her work helping individuals break out of cycles of uncertainty and becoming unstuck in their lives. Becca opens up about her early childhood experience being raised as Christian Scientist and what it meant to learn to not listen to her body and the wounding she incurred that allowed her to create expansive healing in other areas of her life. Becca talks about how her work in simple terms is giving people permission and helping them gain clarity and focus--to lean into their strengths so they can clearly s...2022-03-2047 minI'm Awake! Now What?Judi Turkheimer - Author and Coach on the healing journey of parents who have children with addiction Ep. 186This week I sit down with Author and Coach Judi Turkheimer, to discuss her book "Finding Myself in a Nightmare: A mother’s healing journey through her daughter’s addiction." Judi discusses how her daughter's addiction became a catalyst for her own growth, self-reflection, and healing. She shares the pains of going through the stages of grief and how she climbed out of denial and into dynamic acceptance--coming to terms with the possibility of losing her daughter to addiction. Recognizing that her daughter, like all of us, was walking her own path and Judi had to honor her experience, despite how pa...2022-03-1350 minI'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: James McCrae - Author of "Shit Your Ego Says" comes to discuss his life journey, mindfulness, taming your ego and staying the course of your own journey Ep. 185Podcast Re-Release: This week I sit down with author James McCrae to discuss his book "Shit Your Ego Says." James walks us through major themes in his book like, mindfulness, your higher self, and your ego. He gives poignant advice about staying the course in your own life journey and listening to your intuition. To find out more about James head over to www.jamesmccrae.com and follow him on Instagram @wordsarevibrations Podcast Sponsor: Saged is a spiritual app and resource center for Earth-based teachings and practices. Stay aligned, connected and supported on your spiritual journey, with Saged. Do...2022-03-0649 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Leah Pardee - Author and Podcaster discusses healing, social media mindfulness and detoxing Ep. 184This Sunday I sit down with Author, Alignment Mentor, Breathwork facilitator, and host of the Bare Naked Podcast---Leah Pardee. Leah discusses her spiritual journey and how she found a direct channel to God. She shares intimate details about her healing journey that lead to authentic, self-love through the grace of self-acceptance and mindfulness practice. Coming through this healing journey, Leah created a healing journal for aspirants and seekers called "Heal Your Sh*T," to help give them a roadmap and tools for healing old wounds, trauma, and pain through writing. Leah is also passionate about helping people cultivate intentional and mi...2022-02-2741 minI'm Awake! Now What?Amelia Vogler - Grounding and Energy Medicine Specialist on how we bloom as humans Ep. 183This week I sit down with Grounding and Energy Medicine Specialist Amelia Vogler to discuss her work in helping humanity heal trauma, connect to source energy, and navigate the bigness of life from a place of compassion. Amelia was born a highly sensitive and gifted person and at a young age began helping those around her through grief and pain. Amelia began to ask the question "How do we bloom as humans?" Using this question as her guiding light to do her work she's helped many people uncover the inheritance of their life allowing them to bloom into their best...2022-02-2046 minI'm Awake! Now What?Alena Chapman - Best selling Author and Radio Host on finding magic, ourselves, and our soul's purpose Ep. 182This week I sit down with international best selling Author and radio host of Magical Moments, Alena Chapman to discuss her new book "Hello Soul: Everyday Ways to Begin Awakening Your Spirituality." Alena is a soul nurturer and healer. At a young age she discovered the gift of bringing souls into the light, and has been living this calling ever since. Alena and I discuss how our societal domestication can keep us stuck in an illusion, instead of seeing the magic and power we all have within us, which is our birthright. She shares the wisdom of being supported in...2022-02-1354 minI'm Awake! Now What?Penny Price Lavin - Award winning filmmaker and producer of "The Healing Field" documentary, shares her life in the light and healing the collective Ep. 181This week I am joined by award winning producer, filmmaker, and author Penny Price Lavin. Penny's film "The Healing Field" which is about exploring energy and consciousness and has been viewed by millions and created a global movement of awakening, energy understanding, and healing. Penny tells us that as a young child she understood her psychic abilities and leaned into them early on, helping others. Her calling of bringing the light to the world through journalism and media began when she and a young friend started a newspaper, and her career in journalism has flourished since then having worked on Goo...2022-02-0649 minI'm Awake! Now What?Angel Aviles - Actor, Director, and Author discusses healing and the Latino Community, integration, authentic self-love, and the art of thriving. Ep. 180This week I am speaking with actor, director, and author, Angel Aviles. Who is best known for her role as Sad Girl, in the cult movie classic "Mi Vida Loca." Her book "To Happy to be Sad Girl: Surviving Sadness, Ditching Anxiety, and Learning to Thrive" is a beautifully written autobiography about her internal healing and integration story, and the lessons she learned along the way that can help you, the reader. Angel and I discuss the stigmas about healing and our Latino Community, and she offers candid advice for anyone afraid to address their own healing. Angel also...2022-01-3049 minI'm Awake! Now What?Morgan Chonis - Author of "Unravel the Bullsh*t" discusses, healing, transformation, and rising into our power Ep. 179This week I sit down with author, podcaster, and spiritual teacher Morgan Chonis. Her book " Unravel The Bullshi*t" is a story of disappointment, survival, forgiveness, and rediscovering her feminine greatness. Morgan shares how her life fell apart many times through different circumstances and what brought her to the precipice of her own power and ignited within her--long lasting change, healing, and personal triumph. Morgan reminds the audience that everything is a choice, we just have to have the willingness to move forward. To find out more about Morgan, follow her on Instagram @morganchonis and check out her Vibrate Higher P...2022-01-2348 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Gabriel Klingman - On healing through trauma, forgiving the unforgiveable, and finding your purpose Ep. 178This week I sit down with Author and host of Healing Through Trauma Gabriel Klingman, to peel back his life story that began in trauma and learn how he turned his pain into purpose. Gabriel walks us all the way up to the darkest point in his life, and explains how he found a way through the darkness. He also shares with the audience the value of forgiveness, how multifaceted it can be, and he opens up about curiosity being a catalyst for forgiving, the unforgivable. To find out more about Gabriel follow him on Instagram @healingbeyondforgiveness Podcast Production: Written, di...2022-01-161h 01
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Christopher Moore International novelist and New York Times bestselling author discusses his influential book about Jesus' gap years Ep. 177Happy New Year Sweet Souls! The podcast is on holiday break until January 16, 2022 and we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes in the podcast library! Re-Release: I'm delighted this week to have Christopher Moore as my guest. Chris is an international novelist and New York Times bestselling author. I asked Chris to come to the show to talk about his influential book "Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christs' Childhood Pal." After my departure from the Catholic Church I picked up this humorous tale of Jesus' gap years and it helped heal me in a...2022-01-091h 04
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: Dr. Judith Orloff Best-Selling Author of "Thriving as an Empath: A Daily Guide to Empower Sensitive People." Ep. 176 Re-Release: Dr. Judith Orloff Happy New Year Sweet Souls! The podcast is still on holiday, but we are revisiting some of our favorite episodes in the library! This 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...2022-01-0230 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release: don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. On staying impeccable with your intentions Ep. 175Hi Sweet Souls-- the podcast is on its holiday break and will return on January 16, 2022. Until then, we are revisiting our most compelling interviews of the podcast! We wish all our listeners happy holidays and light-filled New Year!!! Re-Release This week I am joined by world-renowned Author, Nagual, Artist, Teacher, and Healer don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. don Miguel comes to the show to share the intricate history of his lineage and the origin story his family's matriarch Madre Sarita -- who paved the way for the Toltec traditions to be disseminated outside of the family and...2021-12-2648 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?David Sleininger - Seeker and Healing Guide discusses alchemizing our suffering Ep. 173This Sunday I sit down with healer and healing guide, David Sleininger to discuss his life journey, through healing, awakening, and finding his purpose. At a young age David became plague by chronic pain which lasted for years and interrupted his livelihood. Leaning into his pain he tells the listening audience what his suffering taught him and how he alchemized his experiences--which gave him a greater depth of understanding and intuition when working with clients. To find out more about David or work with him, head over to his website and follow him on Instagram @david_sleininger Podcast Production: Written, di...2021-12-1257 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Adele Spraggon - Author and Thought Leader on creating life changing shifts by repatterning your brain Ep. 172This week I sit down with Author, Thought Leader, International Speaker and Coach Adele Spraggon to discuss her book "Shift: 4 Steps to Personal Empowerment." Adele opens up about her own internal struggle of starting and stopping projects and jobs, recalling how frustrated she was knowing she was not reaching her full potential. She set out to create a proprietary 4 step system called The Repatterning Technique that helps remove old patterns that lead to procrastination, avoidance, quitting, and feeling stuck. Adele breaks down for the audience why our brains create patterns in the first place and to create new patterns--we need...2021-12-0546 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Sheila Vijeyarasa - Spiritual Teacher and Author discusses empowerment, integration, and self-liberation Ep. 171This week I sit down with Spiritual Teacher, Medium, Warrior and Author, Sheila Vijeyarasa to discuss her life path and book called "Brave: Courageously Live Your Truth." Sheila shares being psychic at a young age, seeing spirits, and how she made sense of these paranormal experiences later in life. She tells the audience about her intensive multi-year self-education where she gained language, tools, and mastery of her spiritual gifts and how she finally decided to step fully into her spirituality leaving corporate life behind. Sheila's collective works and book are meant to empower the aspirant to live a fully integrated...2021-11-2846 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Hina Beg - Solutions Therapist and Author on normalizing therapy, healing, and mental health. Ep. 170This week I sit down with Solutions Therapist Hina Beg, Hina is the author of "Just Talk Therapy" a book about therapy sessions with young children, that takes the reader through the meaning of talk therapy in the context of Indian Society. Hina also hosts a podcast of the same name. Hina opens up with advice to people who are wanting to develop personally, and some common obstacles she finds one encounters as they begin to heal and grow. She shares the intention of her book, and how she hopes it will help young people and adults cope with the...2021-11-2144 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release - Mike Dooley, NY Times Best Selling Author and Founder of TUT Ep. 169Mike Dooley is the co-founder of TUT. He is New York Times Best selling author, global speaker, entrepreneur, who was featured in the ground breaking movie "The Secret" and is one of the most influential spiritual teachers of our time. His notes from the Universe have become an affirming daily staple for anyone living in alignment with their souls purpose and consciously creating. Mike tells us about his religious upbringing; and how at the tender age of 10 he began to ask deep questions and relied on his curiosity as a guiding light on his journey. Mike walks us through...2021-11-1429 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Juan Lee - Transformational Speaker and Thought Leader on Love Made Simple Ep. 168This week I sit down with Transformational Speaker, Thought Leader, and Author Juan Lee to discuss his book "Love Made Simple: A Guide to Inner Peace, Contentment and Success." Juan defines love as an action and how loving one another is an investment in our shared humanity. Juan discusses the transformative act of living from a place of peace and contentment and how contentment is fuel for living with a greater sense of love. Juan discusses his military service, which became a catalyst for writing his book and inspired his teachings on love. To find out more about Juan Lee, h...2021-11-0744 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Keira Poulsen - Spiritual Entrepreneur on awakening, healing, and empowering women Ep. 167This week I sit down with Spiritual Entrepreneur and Founder of Freedom House Publishing Keira Poulsen to discuss her multifaceted work helping women, heal, grow and become entrepreneurs in their own right and add their unique gifts to fabric of the great awakening of our time. Keira also discusses the importance of addressing our own healing, and normalizing what is going on inside our bodies in response to fear or trauma. To find out more about Keira, head over to her website and follow her on Instagram @keirapoulsen Podcast Production: Written, directed and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced...2021-10-3143 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Paul Shepherd - Entrepreneur and Coach on finding your passion, purpose, power, and yourself Ep. 166This 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 heart and our body wants and how to listen to the intuitive messages our body is giving us. Paul defines self-awareness and its importance on the path of unlearning and homecoming. He shares the intricacies of the...2021-10-2446 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Zehra Mahoon - Author and Manifesting Expert on allowing, receiving, and deepening our relationships to self and others through manifesting Ep. 165This week I sit down with Author and Manifesting Expert Zehra Mahoon to talk about her prolific work in manifesting and law of attraction. Zehra shares growing up Muslim and going to Catholic school as young girl, where her curiosity began to rise and she wondered how God discerned bad from good. She tells us how her life changed after leaving an abusive, arranged marriage and she cultivated a life of fullness, personal success, and liberation. Zehra reminds the audience that nothing is ever withheld from us, that we desire--we must step into allowing to receive. She also implores the a...2021-10-1750 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Liz Huston - Spiritual Seeker, Teacher and Artist on art and spirituality Ep. 164This week I sit down with Spiritual Seeker, Teacher and Artist Liz Huston to discuss the path of the spiritual aspirant and her journey into healing and artistry. Liz shares her early life experience growing up in a family of missionaries, and how her soul knew exactly where to lead her when she turned 18 and left her family to embark on the spiritual path. Liz talks about the importance of trying many spiritual modalities and teachings, always leaning in on what begets more internal curiosity and interested-ness as a barometer for your own evolution. We wrap up highlighting her beautiful...2021-10-1044 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Dr. Alison J. Kay - Integration, Healing, Energy Medicine, and Becoming a bridge between Heaven and Earth Ep. 163This week I sit down with Energy Medicine Practitioner, Author, and Speaker Dr. Alison J. Kay. Dr. Alison J. Kay, discusses what is possible when we heal and our internal receptivity increases and we begin to live from a place of expansiveness. We discuss her new book "Dragon Master Creatix: Conversations with a Female Spiritual Teacher for These New Times." and how this book is meant to help the reader create a deeper level of integration and become a tangible bridge between heaven and Earth. Sign up here for Dr. Alison Kay's Dragon Master Creatix Book and bonus content mentioned...2021-10-0337 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Robert Kabera - Resilience Guru and Entrepreneur on alchemizing trauma, defining success, and taking care of Earth and one another Ep. 162This week I sit down to speak with Rwandan genocide survivor, entrepreneur, and resilience guru Robert Kabera to discuss his life journey that began during the terrible genocide in Rwanda. Robert tells the harrowing story of how his family hid for days until they could escape the country. Robert shares how witnessing these atrocities and trauma could have debilitated him as a human, instead he found a way to alchemize his experiences, create long term healing, and catapult himself into personal and professional success. Robert shares his commitment to excellence and personal development, and how he's changing the world...2021-09-2645 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Petia Kolibova - Women's Transformation Coach on embody your core values and creating the life you want Ep. 161This 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 career helping people become aligned with their purpose too. She leaves the audience with three things to become clear about in order to create progress, healing, and transformation in your life. Sign up for Unapologetically...2021-09-1944 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Decoding Britney Spears with Astrotherapist Crystal B. Ep. 160Decoding Britney Spears through her astrology chart, with friend of the podcast Astrotherapist Crystal B. We look through the lens of her birth chart to review major events in her life to understand the makeup of Britney as told through the story of her planets. We are also looking at the unique way in which Britney is liberating her lineage, literally shaking the bones of her family. We are part of her story too, you, me, the collective Crystal says. There's a reason why her fans feel so protective and invested in her well-being, her success and have been w...2021-09-1544 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Chris Miller - The Spiritual Artist on our connection and co-creation with Source Ep. 159This week I sit down with Author, Artist, Coach, and Podcaster Chris Miller. Chris gives us insights into his early life experience in Catholicism, finding conflict there and walking away to find his unique connection to source. We also discuss his book "The Spiritual Artist: We Are Designed to Create" and how spirituality and creativity go hand-in-hand. Chris talks about having conversations with source when we create and the importance of listening during the co-creation process. We wrap up discussing the role surrender plays in creativity and spirituality, and how surrender is not about giving up but "going-with" and finding...2021-09-1244 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release Alisha Hawrylyszyn Frank Founder of Fiercely Optimistic shares her life journey, offers important advice about following your intuition, and how to live in alignment with your life and living with depression Ep. 158With the podcast on Summer Break we are revisiting some of our most popular shows! This week we are re-releasing my interview with Alisha Hawrylyszyn Frank, founder of Fiercely Optimistic, developed to help people through life coaching, Reiki, meditation and yoga. Alisha shares her life journey, offers important advice about following your intuition, and how to live in alignment with your life. We chat about depression and how anyone is susceptible. Alisha provides a list of practices that keep her grounded when bouts of depression arise. Alisha is hosting a retreat in Big Sur, California October 22-25, 2021...2021-08-2952 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release - Flint Sparks Psychologist and Zen Master discusses his work on dual convergence of healthy human development and spiritual practices Ep. 157On this week, 3 years ago I interviewed Psychologist and Zen Master Flint Sparks. As the podcast takes its summer 2021 break, we are revisiting some of our most popular and influential interviews. Season 7 will resume September 12, 2021! Flint’s life focus has been creating awareness about the dual convergence of healthy human development & contemplative spiritual practices. Which he believes forms the complementary strands of the double-helix of full human maturity. Simply put, the art of growing up and waking up. He’s carried this very important message around the world. To learn more about Flint head over to his websi...2021-08-221h 04
I'm Awake! Now What?Re-Release - don Jose Ruiz Toltec Master discusses the spiritual journey, encountering inner wisdom and loving oneself as a spiritual practice Ep. 156In honor of his new book "Shamanic Power Animals: Embracing the Teachings of our Non-Human Friends" we are re-releasing don Jose Ruiz's episode in celebration! This is the last episode for Season 6, and the Season 7 will begin on September 12, 2021 with an amazing line up of inspirational guests and stories! This week I am excited to be joined by don Jose Ruiz. don Jose is a Toltec Master of Transformation, descended from the Toltecs of the Eagle Knight lineage. He is the author of four books including “The Wisdom of the Shamans” and “The Medicine Bag” don Jose gives the au...2021-08-1542 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Alyssa Benjamin - Podcast Host on Homecoming and the Healing Power of Nature Ep. 155This week I sit down with writer, intuitive coach, strategist, back to nature guide and podcast host Alyssa Benjamin. We discuss her early childhood roots in Judaism, and the differences between being culturally or religiously Jewish. Alyssa shares how she came into contact with the ancient Hindu Philosophy, Vedanta and learned in this space that all religions and gods are honored, something that has always stuck with her. Alyssa breaks down the awakening and homecoming experience, she shares the pain we all experience when our identities begin to dissolve and we see the world with our beginners eyes. She w...2021-08-081h 01
I'm Awake! Now What?Rachel Lang - Astrologist and Medium on returning to your inherent power and magic Ep. 154This week I sit down with professional astrologer and certified Advanced Psychic Medium, Rachel Lang to discuss her work and her book: "Modern Day Magic: 8 Simple Rules to Realize Your Power and Shape Your Life." Rachels walks us through her early adult experience of finding spiritualism and honing her gifts. She shares her passion for helping creatives cultivate their own gifts to support their offerings. We discuss her master's work on the witch trials of the Early Modern Period in Germany; and how this shaped the trajectory of our inherent power, internal magic, the divine feminine, and our justice systems. Rach...2021-08-0147 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Isabeau Maxwell - Medium and Author discusses embracing her spiritual gifts and helping others do the same Ep. 153This week I sit down with Medium, Author, and Leading Spiritual and Intuitive Development Coach Beau Maxwell to discuss her life journey from skeptic to medium, which she details in her book "Cracking Open: Adventures of a Reluctant Medium" Beau shares a story about reaching her grandmother, whom she loved dearly on the other side and this was the beginning of her journey through mediumship. Beau is passionate about helping people connect with their abilities and has created a methodology called SAGE, which stands for Spirituality, Alignment, Growth and Empowerment-- she walks us through what the SAGE method is...2021-07-2551 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Crystal B - Astrotherapist and Author discusses her new book, astrology, and understanding the skin we are in Ep. 152This week I sit down with Crystal B, author, astrologist, and astrotherapist to discuss her book "Feed Your Moon: Predictive and Mindful Astrology: One Phase at a Time." Crystal discusses growing up with astrology and learning from her father who practiced the modality. Crystal explains when we are born the planets create a story about our lives and she's passionate about helping people understand and decipher their own story. Crystal walks the audience through the intention of her book, and how it is meant to help the novice astrologer and every day person, wanting to understand the complexity of astrology...2021-07-1848 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Ana Lilia - Breathwork and Healer discusses anxiety, grief, and self-compassion Ep. 151This week I sit down with breathwork teacher and healer Ana Lilia to discuss her work helping people remove blocked energy, relieve anxiety, embodiment practices, and empowering people to gain clarity, balance, and peace. Ana candidly shares her own struggles with anxiety and how breath work helped her become more grounded, less tense, and in tune with bodies reactions to outside stimuli. She also discusses a personal story of familial relapse during the pandemic, and how her and her family continue to move through this. Lastly she reminds the audience that anxiety is not something to feel ashamed of, in fa...2021-07-1144 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Maisy Bristol - Tarot Teacher and Astrologist on working with tarot to build self-love, compassionate understanding, and heal the past Ep. 150This week I sit down with tarot teacher and astrologer Maisy Bristol to discuss her work helping guide individuals towards clarity and self-development. Maisy shares how she came to work with tarot after finding a deck in her parents house and connecting unexpectedly with a guest from the other side. We touch base on the intention of working with astrology and tarot, and how we can gain important insights and leave empowered after a session. Maisy reminds the audience that looking at our past with self-love and understanding allows us to tackle new obstacles or challenges that arise in our...2021-07-0432 min
I'm Awake! Now What?The Indigo Sanctuary - Founders Pam and Andy discuss their life mission, sourcing rocks ethically and creating your own sanctuary Ep. 149This week I sit down with Founders of The Indigo Sanctuary Pam Urbas and Andy Duchovany to discuss their life journey, their mission for the collective and their love of curating stones and healing tools for people who are developing their spiritual practices. Pam and Andy's passion is educating people about rock hounding, ethical sourcing of stones, and creating a home practice that sustains and nourishes you. Their goal is to help every person create their very own, unique home sanctuary. To learn more about Pam and Andy head over to their website and follow them on Instagram @theindigosanctuary ...2021-06-2745 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Debra Silverman - The Four Elements: Core Curriculum for Understanding the Self Ep. 148This week I sit down with world renowned astrologist and psychologist Debra Sliverman to discuss her book "The Missing Element: Inspiring Compassion for the Human Condition." Debra shares what the four elements are, how they can present in each person, what to look out for from the shadow side of each element and how to cultivate the element that is least dominant to create internal balance and harmony. Debra and I discuss humanity as a volunteer position and how her book is meant to help people alchemize and share their human experiences. We also discuss how understanding the elements and a...2021-06-2043 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Jeremy Todd - Author and Podcaster on overcoming challenging life experiences. Ep. 147This week I sit down with the author and podcast host, Jeremy Todd to discuss how he overcame bullying and bankruptcy and turned those challenging life experiences into a catalyst for transforming his life, writing a book, and teaching people who to live more intentionally. Jeremy opens up about incurring childhood trauma and what it was like speaking about this candidly for the first time in his life, when he wrote his book. He shares some advice for people on the path of personal development and how we can outgrow people in our ecosystems, and that's okay. To find...2021-06-1353 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Margaux Jones - Tarot Creative discusses finding her purpose, the process in building a tarot deck, and finding the good in everything Ep. 146This week I sit down to speak with Margaux Jones, better known as MJ who is an artist, creative, writer, and mother. We discuss how tarot became her purpose after coming through a challenging period in her life. MJ walks us through what tarot is, how it can be used. 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 help support the listeners on their journey towards awakening and homecoming. To learn more a...2021-06-0650 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Josephine Hardman, PhD - discusses Akashic Records, Awakening and Spiritual Empowerment Ep. 145This week I am joined by Intuitive Healer, Akashic Records Teacher, and Podcaster Josephine Hardman, PhD to discuss what the Akashic records are, how they are utilized, and what they can teach us. Josephine tells us about her upbringing in a deeply spiritual home where she learned about meditation, yoga, tarot, and energy healing from her parents. We discuss the ebbs and flows of the spiritual experience, how beautiful and disorienting awakening can be. She leaves the audience with some inspiring words of wisdom, reminding us to never give our power away when accessing external wisdom and remember to...2021-05-3048 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Finnian Kelly - Creator of Intentionality.com discusses his personal journey, living intentionally, and breaking free from old beliefs about money Ep. 144This week I sit down with speaker, retreat facilitator, executive coach and creator of Intentionality.com Finnian Kelly. Finnian shares his personal journey and the peaks and valleys he experienced along the way, including rejecting a traditional life path and losing his way. He candidly expresses what these growth experiences taught him and how he was able to find a new creative and wildly successful business helping people live intentionally in all areas of their life. Finnian also breaks down how we can create a new narrative and energetic relationship with money, and how we have a personal responsibility to...2021-05-2354 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Lucas Mack - Healing the masculine through trauma work, spirituality, and truth telling Ep. 143This week I sit down with Lucas Mack, CEO of 4th Avenue Media, Author, Speaker, Podcaster, Healer, and TEDx Alumni. Lucas discusses his work that is focused on being a healing catalyst for people, but especially for men who are carrying concealed trauma. We discuss his early childhood upbringing in a mixed religious household and how he left religion to find God. Lucas tells us how he's using his own lived experiences of healing his past childhood wounding and trauma to help, heal, and liberate people. He also shares why he felt called to clear pain and trauma of...2021-05-1653 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Barbara Becker discusses her book "Heartwood: The Art of Living with the End in Mind" Ep. 142This week I am joined by author, interfaith minister, human-rights advocate, end of life caregiver and death literacy expert Barbara Becker. We discuss her new book "Heartwood: The Art of Living with the End in Mind." Barbara shares her intentions in writing this book and describes for us the delicate dance we do between life and death. How embracing the contradictions and paradoxes of life, allows us to freedom to live more fully and from a place of dynamic acceptance. Barbara gives the audience some food for thought in how to address their morality and finding the sweetness between...2021-05-0954 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Dr. Maria Church discusses being a love based leader, removing fear, and mindfulness in work Ep. 141This week I sit down with Dr. Maria Church, to discuss her groundbreaking book "Love Based Leadership: The Model for Leading with Strength, Grace, and Authenticity" that just celebrated its 10 year publication anniversary. Dr. Church discusses how she felt called to write this book to give leaders the tools and skills they need to shift from fear based to love based management styles. Dr. Church talks about the importance as a leader to cultivate perception changes and how this can induce massive shifts and success in leaders because when we develop that perception muscle the whole world opens up a...2021-05-0251 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Andrea Firpo - Psychic, Guide, Podcaster and Author discusses trauma, healing, and alchemy Ep. 140 This week I sit down with Andrea Firpo, Psychic, Liberation and Embodiment Guide, Podcaster, and Author. Andrea discusses her life experiences that helped her deepen her wisdom and alchemize past trauma and wounding. She tells us about her current work helping other's heal through her unique techniques and holistic approach. She shares what it means to be full embodied, in your body and how you can begin to develop your own psychic abilities. We also shed a light on the resilience Andrea has cultivated within and is showing to others, to help them come home to themselves. To learn...2021-04-2548 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Martin Riley - Ex-Jehovah Witness turned Activist discusses his departure, healing, and helping other's find a way out Ep. 139This week I sit down with Martin Riley, an ex-Jehovah Witness turned activist who has created an online support system called Jexit, that helps raise awareness about the harmful practices of the Jehovah Witness Church and provides a safe place for former and current members who are seeking separation and healing from this religion. Riley shares his life story of leaving the church, being shunned by his religious community, family members and friends and how for a short while his exit from the church left him homeless. He found support and light through work colleagues and long distance family m...2021-04-1856 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Dr. Rachel Greenberg - Clinical Psychologist discusses holistic approach to healing trauma and integrating the self Ep. 138Clinical Psychologist Dr. Rachel Greenberg joins me on the podcast to talk about her groundbreaking approach to healing that integrates both the spiritual and psychological. Dr. Greenberg defines trauma for us and how we might not know if we have experience a traumatic event, and what to do about that once it's come into our awareness. She invites the audience to gain a better understanding of the complexity of the human experience, our subconscious, and how rejection and integration play a part in all of it. She ends with words of encouragement and empowerment, which are hallmarks of her work...2021-04-1147 min
I'm Awake! Now What?don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. - Author of "The Master of Self" discusses his lineage, healing and staying impeccable with your intentions Ep. 137This week I am joined by world-renowned Author, Nagual, Artist, Teacher, and Healer don Miguel Ruiz, Jr. don Miguel comes to the show to share the intricate history of his lineage and the origin story his family's matriarch Madre Sarita -- who paved the way for the Toltec traditions to be disseminated outside of the family and Mexican Culture. don Miguel talks about the beautiful equanimity his family found in both practicing both traditional Toltec healing and western medicine to address the individual holistically. don Miguel touches on his book, "The Mastery of Self" reminding the audience to give thems...2021-04-0449 min
I'm Awake! Now What?Andrew Newman - Conscious Children's Author discusses giving children skills and language to create deeper connections. Ep. 136Andrew Newman, humanitarian, author, poet, and entrepreneurial creative comes to the podcast to discuss the inception of his collection of conscious children stories. He shares how his intention is to give children (and parents) the language and skills they need to navigate their life experiences, the big questions, and our emotions. Each book conveys a core lesson, breathing meditation, and an entry point to help the reader connect more deeply to themselves and the world around them. Creating additional support at the end of the day, to start the next day aligned and balanced. To learn more about Andrew...2021-03-2841 min
I'm Awake! Now What?David Hayward - Author and Artist discusses his life journey, art, and the path of oneness Ep. 135David Hayward comes to the podcast to discuss his life journey from minister to full time author, artist, and shepherd of black sheep and free spirits. David walks us through how a book he read called into question the infallibility of the Bible, and this changed the trajectory of his life. He shares his deconstruction story and how questioning became the answer and finding a way to channel his experience through art, community, and connection. David ends with providing guidance and hope for those on the path of questioning and awakening. To learn more about David and partake in...2021-03-2158 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
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?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
LIGHTCASTING ONFULMINE ROSSO, "To jest wojna", EP. IILa Polonia è zona rossa e questo comporta limiti delle libertà personali e di circolazione. Non sarebbe difficile pensare che non sia un caso e che il periodo per la legge che restringe ulteriormente la legge sull’aborto sia stato scelto dal governo per evitare le proteste che negli anni passati hanno portato al retro-front. Ma il movimento Strajk Kobiet non lo ha permesso e ha organizzato manifestazioni nelle più grandi città polacche. Ma qual è la posizione dell’opposizione e dei medici in merito a questa riforma? In questa puntata ne abbiamo parlato con Barbara Nowacka, parlamentare e presidente del partito "...2020-11-1700 minLIGHTCASTING ONFULMINE ROSSO, "To jest wojna" EP. IPolonia 2020: mentre il mondo sta cambiando ancora e Joe Biden sembra concedere nuovo respiro a livello di diritti civili al popolo americano, dall'altra parte del mondo un'ombra reazionaria tenta – in Polonia – di riportare uno stato democratico allo status quo precedente con ulteriori restrizioni alla legge sull'aborto, già tra le più severe a livello Europeo. "È guerra": questo l'urlo di battaglia della popolazione scesa in strada per protestare contro la sentenza approvata dalla Corte Costituzionale lo scorso 22 ottobre che nega la possibilità di abortire anche in caso di feto malato. Il passo indietro fatto dal Pis – partito conservatore al governo – in questi giorni è la...2020-11-0900 min
LIGHTCASTING ONLA GUERRA DIMENTICATA: NAGORNO KARABAKH, EP. IIIn Nagorno Karabakh la parola libertà fa rima con utopia. Nella scorsa puntata avevamo spiegato le dinamiche interne del conflitto in Nagorno Karabakh dal punto di vista di chi lo documenta e di chi lo vive. Questa volta spieghiamo il retroscena economico e geopolitico. Per prima cosa, questa guerra dimenticata interessa per “la via del gas”: il TAP (gasdotto trans-Adriatico) che porta ingenti riserve di gas a Santa Foca, sulle coste pugliesi. Si tratta della più importante fornitura nella storia del gas. Nonostante ciò, però, il ruolo dell’Europa in questo conflitto – fatta eccezione per la Francia – è praticamente esistente.2020-11-0200 minLIGHTCASTING ONLA GUERRA DIMENTICATA: NAGORNO KARABAKH, EP. IConteso, tra l'Armenia e l'Azerbaijan, si trova il Nagorno Karabakh: regione montana del Caucaso e teatro della "guerra dimenticata". Il conflitto che dura da più di un secolo si è inasprito nuovamente all'inizio di ottobre. Bombardamenti, proiettili e civili alla mercé di interessi economici e geo-politici complessi tra grandi potenze come Russia, Turchia ed Europa. La situazione è talmente precaria che anche per i giornalisti diventa difficile documentare. Noi però abbiamo incontrato Mattia Vacca – fotoreporter che ha lavorato lì e dal quale ci siamo fatti raccontare il posto, gli abitanti e l'atmosfera – e Aldo Ferrari, esperto di armenistica e capo settore dell'area Caucasica 2020-10-2600 min
LIGHTCASTING ON#7 LA GIOVANE DI AL QAIDA PT.3, THE SPOKESMANCon questa puntata concludiamo il capitolo "La Giovane di Al Qaida", riguardante la cellula terroristica Al Shabaab. In sette minuti approfondiamo, anche grazie alla voce autorevole di Ettore Greco, vicepresidente IAI - Istituto Affari Internazionali, le dinamiche interne all'organizzazione terroristica somala. Partendo dalla sua nascita, analizzandone mandanti morali e pratici e concludendo con uno spunto di riflessione sull'azione dei paesi dell'Eurozona in merito. Ne abbiamo sentito parlare per il caso di Silvia Romano. Ma com'è nata e quali sono i suoi punti di forza? Scopritelo ascoltando questa nuova puntata di Lightcasting on.2020-06-2107 minLIGHTCASTING ON#6 LA GIOVANE DI AL QAIDA PT.2, ITALIA\TURCHIA\SOMALIA: FRIENDS WITH BENEFITSAl Qaida, Al Shabaab, cellule terroristiche, intelligence esterna: sono parole, queste, che sentiamo fluttuare continuamente nei programmi di informazione, ma che sembrano incredibilmente lontane dalla nostra quotidianità. E, invece, le ultime vicende – e in particolare quella riguardante Silvia Romano – ci hanno dimostrato che non lo sono poi così tanto. E allora per noi diventa un obbligo ed una responsabilità approfondirle: dall'uso che queste organizzazioni terroristiche fanno del denaro ricavato dai riscatti, alle dinamiche misteriose e complicate di politica estera attorno alle quali ruotano le collaborazioni tra i diversi paesi in situazioni di questo tipo.2020-06-0906 minLIGHTCASTING ON#5 LA GIOVANE DI AL QAIDA PT.1, IL VELO TRA ORIENTE E OCCIDENTENella prima puntata del capitolo "La Giovane di Al Qaida" abbiamo deciso di approfondire le origini, la cultura e il significato che si nasconde dietro il velo. Associato alla cultura islamica e al Corano, in realtà questo indumento risale all'epoca degli assiri e dei babilonesi, era usato dalle nobildonne persiane e bizantine e si trova anche nella genesi dell'Antico Testamento. Noi abbiamo deciso di approfondire la storia e le controversie che ruotano intorno a questo oggetto di culto tra Oriente e Occidente, partendo dal caso attuale che riguarda la volontaria Silvia Romano rientrata da poco in Italia.2020-06-0107 minLIGHTCASTING ON#4 TRUST MEX PT.2: MESSICO, DESAPARECIDOS E NARCOTRAFFICOIl capitolo sul #Messico non può essere chiuso senza spiegare il fenomeno delle sparizioni forzate e i tentativi di costruzione della pace in un paese in cui è difficile anche solo immaginarla.Paolo Pagliai, Rettore dell’Alta Escuela para la construcción de paz e Ruby Villarreal che ha dato voce alla storia di Ana Enamorado, mamma di un desaparecidos, ci hanno aiutato a dare dignità alle vite – da molti dimenticate – coinvolte in questo fenomeno.Per ora lasciamo il Messico, ma senza spegnere la luce.2020-05-2114 minLIGHTCASTING ON#3 TRUST MEX PT.1: MESSICO, DESAPARECIDOS E NARCOTRAFFICOLa terra degli alberi caduti, il #Messico, è in preda al controllo dei narcos, un insieme di diversi clan con infiltrazioni in tutti gli ambiti sociali e statali, le istituzioni in maggioranza o si voltano dall’altra parte o collaborano con la malavita locale. La #mafia tricolor è un sistema complesso che non opera più secondo le vecchie logiche criminali, ma si è “istituzionalizzata” e in molte zone del Paese è molto più rispettata degli agenti di polizia. Claudio Cordova , giornalista d’inchiesta, è stata la nostra chiave per infiltrarci in un mondo in cui le sparizioni sono all’ordine del giorno, e purtroppo, non sono l’unico modo...2020-05-2110 minLIGHTCASTING ON#2 UNA, NESSUNA, CENTOMILA PT.2: REVENGE PORNSiamo tornati con la seconda puntata di "Una, nessuna, centomila" UPDATE, del nostro #podcast "Lightcasting on".La nostra colata di luce, infatti, non aveva coperto tutti gli aspetti di una vicenda così complessa come quella del #RevengePorn. Sono ancora tante le voci delle vittime che chiedono aiuto, ma sono in pochi a sentirle.Abbiamo voluto approfondire alcuni aspetti cruciali di questo fenomeno sociale perché pensiamo che se i tempi della giustizia sono così lunghi, lo stesso non deve essere per l'informazione.Special Guest: Cathy La TorreGrazie anche al contributo di: Paola di Nicola- Mag...2020-05-2119 minLIGHTCASTING ON#1 UNA, NESSUNA, CENTOMILA PT.1: REVENGE PORNNella prima puntata "Una, nessuna, centomila" facciamo luce sulla questione del revenge porn scoppiata su telegram insieme all'avvocato Bruno Saetta e al giornalista di Wired Simone Fontana. Se non avete avuto tempo di guardare la tv o leggere i giornali, in quindici minuti vi riassumiamo la questione.2020-05-2115 min