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I'm Awake! Now What?

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The podcast was incepted by host Krista Xiomara in April 2018 with the intention of investigating the intersectionality of spirituality, personal development, and healing. The podcast has created a global audio community that fosters conversation, curiosity, and connection by bringing inspiring guests to share their stories of awakening, enlightenment, healing and personal growth. Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast
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Episodes

Joan Ranquet - Author and Animal Communicator on deepening our connection with animals Ep. 289

This Sunday, I sat down with best-selling Author and Animal Communicator Joan Ranquet. Joan's most recent book "Emotional Freedom Technique for Animals and their Humans, Creating a Harmonious Relationship through Tapping" offers insights into the art of welcoming new pets into your home with compassion and understanding. Joan explains how we can build and deepen our intimacy with our pets. She talks about helping animals and their human beings release trauma together through tapping. We also dis...

Apr 21, 202444 minSeason 8Ep. 289

Lisa Tahir, LCSW - The Chiron Effect: - Healing Our Core Wounds through Astrology, Empathy, and Self-Forgiveness Ep. 288

This week I sit down with Psychotherapist and Author Lisa Tahir, LCSW about her new book: " The Chiron Effect - Healing Our Core Wounds through Astrology, Empathy, and Self-Forgiveness." The Chiron Effect is a guide to using astrology as a diagnostic tool to identify one of 12 core wounds, and heal them utilizing a prescription of psychology, spirituality, and taking personal responsibility. Lisa and I discuss how understanding our Chiron placement in our natal chart can provide us with importan...

Apr 14, 202453 minSeason 9Ep. 288

Catherine R. Bell - Creating Awakened Leaders & Cultivating Conscious Business Models Ep. 287

This week I sit down with Best Selling & Award Winning Author Catherine R. Bell . Catherine is also the Founder of The Awakened Company and Awakenly--a popular self-discovery app. Catherine is also a serial entrepreneur, business leader and innovator. We discuss her trilogy of books that focus on awakening in ourselves, awakening through enneagram and creativity, and how to build an awakened company. Catherine discusses her thoughts on conscious leadership in business by sharing with the aud...

Apr 07, 202446 minSeason 9Ep. 287

Jamie Lerner - Self-Love and Discovering Your Inner Essence Ep. 286

This 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 ...

Mar 31, 202449 minSeason 9Ep. 286

Re-Release: Amy White Author, speaker, Intuitive Coach and Medium talks finding her gifts and overcoming crisis Ep. 285

This 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, fightin...

Mar 24, 202459 minSeason 9Ep. 285

Cynthia Jurs - Dharma Teacher and Author answers the question: How do we bring healing and protection to Earth? Ep. 284

This 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 res...

Mar 17, 202450 minSeason 9Ep. 284

Re-Release - Rabbi Tirzah Fire, PhD Author and Psychotherapist discusses turning our wounds into wisdom and the mysticism of Kabbalah Ep. 283

This 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 C...

Mar 10, 202443 minSeason 9Ep. 283

Joe Singleton - Awakening like the Buddha Ep. 282

This 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 ht...

Mar 03, 202431 minSeason 9Ep. 282

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 thi...

Feb 25, 202450 minSeason 9Ep. 281

Re-Release: Billy Lee Myers, Jr. - Spiritual Psychologist on faith, cultivating tolerance, and alchemical transformations Ep. 280

This 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 discus...

Feb 18, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 9Ep. 280

Christopher August - Breathwork and Cultivating the Conscious Masculine Ep. 279

This 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 h...

Feb 11, 202459 minSeason 9Ep. 279

Bodhi Aldridge - Finding Freedom Through Presence, Passion, and Purpose Ep. 278

This 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...

Feb 04, 20241 hrSeason 9Ep. 278

Corey Lyon Folsom - "Soul Statements: A Love Coach's Guide to Successful Communication" Ep. 277

This 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 safet...

Jan 28, 202453 minSeason 9Ep. 277

Gina Moffa, LCSW - Grief Therapist and Author of "Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go." Ep. 276

This 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 pass...

Jan 21, 20241 hr 2 minSeason 9Ep. 276

Re-Release - Finnian Kelly on living intentionally and breaking free from old beliefs about money Ep. 275

This 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...

Jan 14, 202452 minSeason 9Ep. 275

Re-Release: Liliana Barzola - Spiritual Intuitive, Entrepreneur, Writer and Healer on cultivating our spiritual gifts Ep. 274

​This 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 ...

Jan 07, 202446 minSeason 9Ep. 274

Re-Release: Pauline Torrey - Wellness Expert on listening to bodies as we age and the sacredness of balance Ep. 273

This 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...

Dec 31, 202358 minSeason 9Ep. 273

Re-Release: Jeroen de Wit - Past Life Regressionist on spirituality, authenticity and healing Ep. 272

This 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 ab...

Dec 24, 202336 minSeason 9Ep. 272

Nikol Rogers - Reclaming your power and the journey home to ourselves Ep. 271

This 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 webs...

Dec 10, 202359 minSeason 9Ep. 271

Re-Release: Carol Bustamante Spiritual Intuitive on unconditional love, wholeness and the spiritual path Ep. 270

This 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...

Dec 03, 202337 minSeason 9Ep. 270

The emerging landscape of spiritual entrepreneurs with Alena Chapman Ep. 269

This 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...

Nov 26, 202352 minSeason 9Ep. 269

JJ DiGeronimo: Raise your Energy, Remove Self-Doubt, & Align Your Life's Work Ep. 268

This 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...

Nov 19, 202348 minSeason 9Ep. 268

Carrie Ricket - Author and Coach discusses her new book "Trauma is a Catalyst" Ep. 267

This 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 wit...

Nov 12, 202349 minSeason 9Ep. 267

The Desire Factor with NY Times Best Selling Author Christy Whitman Ep. 266

This 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 lif...

Nov 05, 202352 minSeason 9Ep. 266

Dr. Sukhi Muker - How our nervous system can support our growth and evolution. Ep. 265

This 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 ...

Oct 29, 202352 minSeason 9Ep. 265

Jennifer Longmore - Prosperity Consciousness Ep. 264

This 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 remi...

Oct 22, 20231 hrSeason 9Ep. 264

Dr. Dravon James - The Key to Everyday Peace and Happiness is Self-Awareness Ep. 263

This 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 ...

Oct 15, 202349 minSeason 9Ep. 263

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, ...

Oct 08, 202351 minSeason 9Ep. 262

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 ch...

Oct 01, 20231 hr 18 minSeason 9Ep. 261

Jennifer Mitchell - Quantum Healing Practitioner discusses the power of releasing trauma Ep. 260

This 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 ...

Sep 24, 202352 minSeason 9Ep. 260
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