I'm Awake! Now What?

This Sunday, I sat down with Author, Physician, and Researcher Dr. Laura Gabayan, MD, MS to discuss her new book "Common Wisdom: 8 Scientific Elements of a Meaningful Life." Dr. Gabayan discusses how all the elements of common wisdom are interconnected. She explains the difference between innate wisdom and learned wisdom and how we can cultivate both in our lives. We explore a few elements like curiosity, tolerance and creativity. Dr. Gabayan shares how creativity helps people think outside the box, to move through difficult life experiences and create meaningful lives. To learn more about Dr. Laura Gabayan and buy her book, head over to her website. You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Krista XiomaraLightCastingMr. Pixie@ianwpodcast

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 discuss the grief around losing our pets, what happens when our pets cross over, and how we can stay connected to our pets on the other side. To learn more about Joan or sign up for one of her events head over to her webiste. Episode Resources: The Rainbow Bridge, Animals in Transition - Joan Ranquet for TEDx EFT Tapping for Animals with a Fear of Fireworks Joan Ranquet YouTube Channel You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista XiomaraProduced by LightCastingOriginal Music by Mr. PixieFollow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

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 important insight and information for us to take an empowered approach to healing. Lisa shares why we need to cultivate empathy and self-forgiveness in our healing journey. To find out more about Lisa, head over to her website. Lisa is graciously offering 50% off a 45-minute session to all I'm Awake! Now What? Podcast listeners. You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista XiomaraProduced by LightCastingOriginal Music by Mr. PixieFollow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

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 audience the importance of remembering our role and relatedness. Our role is not our value as a human being. When we work together, we must remember we are connected first through our shared humanity Episode Resources & Mentions: Catherine R. Bell: he Awakened Company:https://awakenedcompany.com/ Awakenly App: https://www.awakenly.app/ "Are you a boss-hole" Article: https://awakenedcompany.com/2016/10/05/are-you-a-bosshole-start-cultivating-awakened-relationships/ You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! If you'd like to suport this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista XiomaraProduced by LightCastingOriginal Music by Mr. PixieFollow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

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 with outcomes. And that at any given moment, we can choose differently. To learn more about Jamie or work with her, head over to her website. You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! If you need support on your spiritual and human journey, Krista Xiomara has several different 1:1 offerings for the collective. To work with Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com/workwithmekx If you'd like to suport this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista XiomaraProduced by LightCastingOriginal Music by Mr. PixieFollow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

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, fighting stigmas, and becoming a support and light for others in similar circumstances. To find out more about Amy, head over to her website and follow her on Instagram @mzamywhite Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. If you need support on your spiritual and human journey, Krista Xiomara has several different 1:1 offerings for the collective. To work with Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com/workwithmekx Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista XiomaraProduced by LightCastingOriginal Music by Mr. PixieFollow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

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 restored requires that all of us wake up in our way, in our own communities. She speaks passionately about activism as sacred practice and how activism asks us to first, to take care of ourselves so we can see clearly and act compassionately so we can have more capacity to work for the benefit of all beings. To find out more about Cynthia head over to her website. Attend the online book launch here and the fly over to the book's website by clicking here. Global Vase Treasure Map You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! If you need support on your spiritual and human journey, Krista Xiomara has several different 1:1 offerings for the collective. To work with Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com/workwithmekx Podcast Production: Krista XiomaraLightCastingMr. Pixie@ianwpodcast

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 Congregation Nevei Kodesh in Boulder, Colorado. Raised in an Orthodox home in St. Louis, Missouri, Tirzah’s spiritual curiosity called her to search beyond the confines of her family’s strict Jewish upbringing. Tirzah left home to embark upon a life-changing spiritual odyssey, chronicled in "With Roots In Heaven: One Woman’s Passionate Journey into the Heart of Her Faith" Her cutting edge research on the impact and healing of collective trauma draws on the fields of neuroscience, psychology, Jewish literature and mythopoesis and can be studied in her book "Wounds to Wisdom: Healing Intergenerational Jewish Trauma." Follow Rabbi Firestone on Instagram @tirzahfire If you need support on your spiritual and human journey, Krista Xiomara has several different 1:1 offerings for the collective. To work with Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com/workwithmekx Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista XiomaraProduced by LightCastingOriginal Music by Mr. PixieFollow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

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 https://www.amazon.com/author/joesingleton You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! If you need support on your spiritual and human journey, Krista Xiomara has several different 1:1 offerings for the collective. To work with Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com/workwithmekx Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista XiomaraProduced by LightCastingOriginal Music by Mr. PixieFollow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

This week I sit down with Intuitive Medium, Author and Speaker Susan Grau to discuss her upcoming book "Infinite Life, Infinite Lessons: Wisdom from the Spirit World on Living, Dying, and the In-Between." Susan opens up by telling the audience about her near death experience, when she was just four and half years old and how three beings of light who showed her the other side and instilled in her "soul knowledge." Bringing this information and the gift of mediumship forward in her life after this experience, Susan has helped countless people with their grief, addiction, healing, and homecoming. Susan shares what the beings on the other side want us to know so we can live our lives more fully, integrated and free. Follow Susan on Instagram @susangrauofficial To learn more about Susan or to work with her head over to her website. You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! If you need support on your spiritual and human journey, Krista Xiomara has several different 1:1 offerings for the collective. To work with Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com/workwithmekx Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista XiomaraProduced by LightCastingOriginal Music by Mr. PixieFollow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

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 discuss what it means to see oneself clearly, he shares wise words for anyone on a journey. Billy's professional practice is centered around loving kindness, discovering your authentic self and empowering people to create loving and healthy relationships. To find out more about Billy head over to his website at www.therapywithbilly.com Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel. If you need support on your spiritual and human journey, Krista Xiomara has several different 1:1 offerings for the collective. To work with Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com/workwithmekx Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista XiomaraProduced by LightCastingOriginal Music by Mr. PixieFollow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

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 healing emotional deprivation, rejection and abandonment. To learn more about Christopher or to work with him, head over to his website. You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! If you need support on your spiritual and human journey, Krista Xiomara has several different 1:1 offerings for the collective. To work with Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com/workwithmekx Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista XiomaraProduced by LightCastingOriginal Music by Mr. PixieFollow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

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. You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! Did you know? Krista Xiomara has a solo podcast called Notes from the Healing Field: a safe space for self-healers to explore their own journey. If you need support Krista Xiomara offers retreats and coaching. Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista XiomaraProduced by LightCastingOriginal Music by Mr. PixieFollow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

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 safety and openness to build better communication patterns with our partners. To find out more about Corey, head over to his website and pick up his book by clicking here. Follow Corey on all social media channels @coreylyonfolsom You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! Did you know? Krista Xiomara has a solo podcast called Notes from the Healing Field: a safe space for self-healers to explore their own journey. If you need support Krista Xiomara offers retreats and coaching. Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista XiomaraProduced by LightCastingOriginal Music by Mr. PixieFollow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

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 passed on and tools to navigate this experience. We wrap up on the topic of grief and loss, when friendships, relationships, or partnerships end. To buy a copy of Gina's book, click here. To learn more about Gina, head over to her website and follow her on Instagram @ginamoffalcsw You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! Did you know? Krista Xiomara has a solo podcast called Notes from the Healing Field: a safe space for self-healers to explore their own journey. If you need support Krista Xiomara offers retreats and coaching. Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista XiomaraProduced by LightCastingOriginal Music by Mr. PixieFollow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

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 how we can create a new narrative and energetic relationship with money, and how we have a personal responsibility to change the limiting beliefs and stories about money that were shown to us by others. To learn more about Finnian head over to www.finniankelly.com/podcast and follow him on Instagram @thefinniankelly Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista XiomaraProduced by LightCastingOriginal Music by Mr. PixieFollow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

​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 over to her website and follow her on Instagram @lotuslantern Have you subscribed to our YouTube Channel? Did you know? Krista Xiomara has a solo podcast called Notes from the Healing Field: a safe space for self-healers to explore their own journey. If you need support Krista Xiomara offers retreats and coaching. Podcast Production: Krista XiomaraLightCastingMr. Pixie@ianwpodcast

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 your mind, body and soul. To find out more about Pauline or work with her, head over to her website and make sure to follow her on Instagram @drpaulinetorrey Have you subscribed to our YouTube Channel? Did you know? Krista Xiomara has a solo podcast called Notes from the Healing Field: a safe space for self-healers to explore their own journey. If you need support Krista Xiomara offers retreats and coaching. Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista XiomaraProduced by LightCastingOriginal Music by Mr. PixieFollow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

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 about Jeroen, head over to his website and make sure to follow him on Instagram @jeroenislove Have you subscribed to our YouTube Channel? Did you know? Krista Xiomara has a solo podcast called Notes from the Healing Field: a safe space for self-healers to explore their own journey. If you need support Krista Xiomara offers retreats and coaching. Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista XiomaraProduced by LightCastingOriginal Music by Mr. PixieFollow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

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 website and you can connect with her on any social media channels @nikol_rogers You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! Did you know? Krista Xiomara has a solo podcast called Notes from the Healing Field: a safe space for self-healers to explore their own journey. If you need support Krista Xiomara offers retreats and coaching. Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista XiomaraProduced by LightCastingOriginal Music by Mr. PixieFollow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast