I'm Awake! Now What?

Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for all the listeners and global following this podcast has created over of the last seven and half years it’s been on the air. It is with a full heart and open mind that I bid farewell to my baby—I’m Awake! Now What? Podcast. It started as a place for me to build community and resonance with like-minded seekers and aspirants who were looking for answers to the deep questions. And rebels on their way to chart a new path and new Earth. My intention was to create a community for people who had left their religion of origin, identified as spiritual or non-religious but whose shared goal was to become better human beings and create a better world, through self-exploration, personal development, and healing. Our world view and experience of the divine has been shifting and changing over the last 50 or more decades. We no longer require or want a mediator to connect to God anymore. Many of us are returning to earth-based practices and intuitive self-knowing to cultivate our relationship and connection to God, Source, The Divine. This podcast has been a place where people could come and explore their own divinity and connection to divine, without structure, dogma, judgment, or instruction. To read this full statement head over to my website: iamkristaxiomara.com You can watch this episode over on our YouTube Channel. THANK YOU: I want to thank my family and friends, who supported me without condition and with enthusiasm over the years. Who listened to my show week after week and gave me critical feedback and positive encouragement. I special shout out to my first sponsor Saged App, for taking a chance on me and this show. Thank you, all the sponsors who contributed to the success and growth of this show, over the years! Thank you to Conscious Living PR, who has also been an early supporter of me and this show. Thank you, Mona Loring, for your guidance, trust, and spiritual support throughout the years. Thank you to Billy Lee Myers, Jr., who taught me how to podcast “old-school.” For your mentorship and patience with me! A big up to my dear friend Mr. Pixie, for writing the original music for the show. Thank you to my cousin Rebecca for creating the original podcast artwork for the show! Lastly, a very special thank you to my new little family. Zoe, Taylor, Ripon, and Graham! I love you all more than words could ever express. To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com 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 the internationally renowned Psychic Medium Karen Docherty. Karen shares her early familial and spiritual influences, the nature of grief, and the role of spirit guides in our conversation. We explore the concepts of reincarnation, past lives, and staying connected to our soul families and source. Karen explains why setting a clear intention with our spirit guides helps them to collaborate more effectively with us in our physical world. She also emphasizes the healing power of staying connected to the spirit world and the importance of personal responsibility in spiritual development. To find out more about Karen or to work with her head over to her website and follow her on all social media channels @karendochertyspiritmedium You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Krista XiomaraLightCastingMr. Pixie@ianwpodcast

This Sunday I sit down with author Ellen Kohn to discuss her new book “Be Like the Wind: Three Equines Channel Spiritual Light” which explores the spiritual guidance offered by horses and the importance of listening to nature. Ellen delves into themes of healing, trust, and the co-creative relationship between humans and animals, highlighting the lessons learned from both sides. We share our insights on grief, animal communication, and the spiritual connections we maintain with our pets even after they pass. She discusses the importance of energy work, the impact of past lives on our current experiences, and the necessity of spiritual alignment for personal growth. To find out more about Ellen and buy her book, head over to her website. The Kohn Foundation: Bahamian Animal Rescue You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Krista XiomaraLightCastingMr. Pixie@ianwpodcast

This Sunday on the podcast, I sit down with Psychic Medium and Intuitive Counselor Christina Prokos. We delve into the intricate layers of healing, discussing the importance of therapy, psychic mediumship, and the role of healers in breaking generational cycles. We discuss the challenges of navigating trauma, toxic family dynamics, and being the black sheep healer of your lineage. Christina talks about launching The Soul Thrive Podcast--which focuses on shadow work and inner child healing, emphasizing the importance of community and connection in the healing journey. To find out more about Christina or to work with her, head over to her website and follow her on social media @christina.life.spiritual You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Krista XiomaraLightCastingMr. Pixie@ianwpodcast

This Sunday on the podcast, I sit down with Megan Von Fricken, LCSW--therapist and coach to discuss the complexities of religious harm recovery. We explore themes of unworthiness and the misguided idea of inherent sinfulness, purity culture and how they fit under the umbrella of patriarchy and organized religion. We also discuss spiritual abuse, the impact of family rejection, and the importance of finding supportive communities when a person decides to leave their religion of origin and begin their deconstruction. We end our conversation reflecting on the future and potential for a more interconnected and compassionate society. To find our more about Megan, or to work with her head over to her website and follow her on social media @religious.harm.recovery You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Krista XiomaraLightCastingMr. Pixie@ianwpodcast

This Sunday I sit down with Author Scott Flynn, do discuss his new book: “Love Outpouring: Experiencing Ever-Present Happiness by Illuminating and Eliminating the Difference between Who You are And What You Have Mistaken Yourself to Be.” In our conversation, Scott Flynn shares his spiritual journey, discussing his upbringing in the Catholic faith, his struggles with self-realization, and the profound insights he gained through non-duality. He emphasizes the importance of turning inward to discover one's true self and the challenges faced along the way, including pain and suffering. Scott also highlights the positive aspects of self-realization, the significance of contentment, and the healing process, particularly from a male perspective. The discussion concludes with Scott's commitment to helping others on their spiritual journeys and the gratitude he feels for the wisdom shared by sages throughout history. To find out more about Scott or pick up his book, head over to his website and follow him on social media @love_outpouring You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Krista XiomaraLightCastingMr. Pixie@ianwpodcast

This Sunday I sit down with Dr. Natalie Dyer to discuss her new book, “Infinite Perception: The Role of Psychedelics in Global Transformation” which is an anthology of voices from the front line of the Psychedelic Renaissance. Natalie discusses her unique blend of research in neuroscience and her practice as a Reiki Master. We discuss the reemergence of psychedelics in modern research and medicine. We share our thoughts on the significance of ego death in meditation and through psychedelics. We end discussing the power of psychedelics as a healing and transformative modality and the feminine influence in the psychedelic space. To find out more about Dr. Natalie Dyer or to grab a copy of her book head over to her website, and follow her on all socials @dr.natalie.dyer You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com 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 Author, Transformational Speaker, and Family Constellations Expert Judy Wilkins-Smith to talk about her book “The Hidden Power in Your DNA: How to Use Genealogy to Explore Patterns and Transform Your Life.” Judy talks about the importance of understanding one's lineage, the impact of family constellations, and how to identify and transform limiting patterns. She shares when doing this work, of deconstruction, self-exploration, and healing one must find joy in the difficult moments that can lead to personal growth. To find out more about Judy Wilkins-Smith or to work with her, head over to her website and follow her on social media @judywilkinssmith You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Krista XiomaraLightCastingMr. Pixie@ianwpodcast

This week I am joined by Psychotherapist and Spiritual Psychologist Chausey Leebron Jameson. Chausey opens up with her early childhood experience of growing up in an atheist household and finding God as a young girl. Chausey walks us through her young adulthood as an actress and looking inside herself to discover that her soul desired to do deeper, more fulfilling work in psychology. Chausey is also the Founder of the 33 Day Process a program built around creating an intuitive and holistic relationship with your body to initiate inner healing. To find out more about Chausey follow her on Instagram @chauseyj You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

This Sunday I sit down with Jen Mitchell, a family law attorney and mediator, to discuss her approach to divorce and the importance of mindfulness and conscious uncoupling. We explore the idea of divorce as an opportunity for growth and healing, both individually and within the family system. Jen highlights the role of patterning and conditioning in relationships and the need to break free from societal expectations and removing stigmas surrounding divorce. She shares her approach to divorce mediation and her mission to create a more collaborative and compassionate process. We wrap up the current talking about the shift towards embracing the divine feminine and the importance of healing and evolving as individuals and as a society. To find out more about Jen and the work she does, head over to her website. Jen also offers a masterclass on divorcing with love, you can find that here. You can also connect with Jen on all social media channels @solacedivorce You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com 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 Sunday I sit down with Author, Producer, Actress, and Comic Cathryn Michon to discuss her book 'I'm Still Here, A Dog's Purpose Forever'. Cathryn shares the inspiration behind the book and the wisdom conveyed from the dog's perspective, including the importance of living in the present moment and choosing joy over fear. She explores the grief process of losing a beloved pet and how dogs can continue to be present in our lives even after they pass away. Cathryn Michon is a best-selling author, standup comic, actress, feature film director, screenwriter, producer, and animal advocate. She has written for Emmy Award winning TV series and feature films including Amblin/Universal’s A Dog’s Purpose, which is the most successful international live action dog movie of all time. She’s also a co-screenwriter with her husband W. Bruce Cameron for Sony’s A Dog’s Way Home and the Amblin/Universal A Dog’s Purpose 2: A Dog’s Journey. An alumnae of The Second City, she co-directed, co-wrote, produced and stars in the Lionsgate film Cook Off! with Melissa McCarthy. She also directed, co-wrote, produced and stars in the Mar Vista Entertainment Film Muffin Top: A Love Story with David Arquette, Marissa Jaret Winokur, and Melissa Peterman. The author of The Grrl Genius Guide to Life (HarperCollins) and Jane Austen’s Little Advice Book (HarperCollins), Michon has also written for Salon, Slate, The Huffington Post, the Orange County Register, Los Angeles magazine, and her (now retired) blog was named Best of the Web by the Wall Street Journal. You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

This Sunday I sit down with Author and Transcendental Meditation Practitioner Patricia Anne Saunders, PhD who shares her journey from being a concert pianist to becoming an professor at Maharishi International, where she teaches Transcendental Meditation. She discusses her early spiritual experiences, the importance of meditation in achieving higher states of consciousness, and the impact of social media on happiness. The conversation emphasizes the need for inner peace as a foundation for happiness and the collective consciousness's role in creating a more positive world. To find out more about Dr. Saunders or to purchase her book click here. You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Krista XiomaraLightCastingMr. Pixie@ianwpodcast

Larry Jordan shares his journey of deconstructing and reconstructing his beliefs, leading to a realization of the oneness and interconnectedness of all things. He discusses his experiences with different religions and spiritual practices, including Christianity, Buddhism, and Hinduism. Larry emphasizes the importance of questioning beliefs and embracing the idea of oneness, rather than othering people based on their beliefs. He also highlights the role of service in opening his eyes to the shared humanity of all individuals. Make sure to follow Larry on all social media @larryjordanauth You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Krista XiomaraLightCastingMr. Pixie@ianwpodcast

Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisiting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! This week I sit down with Spiritual Activator Oliver Nino, whose focus is to help raise people's consciousness and activate and master their spiritual gifts and energy. Oliver opens up about accessing his own gifts and owning them, especially his intuition. He shares his thoughts on energy and its ability to help us create significant shifts and changes in our lives. He is on a mission to teach others how to clear, protect, and unblock their energy so they can attract more abundance, love, and purpose in their 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 Instagram @spiritualactivator You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@LightCastingNetwork To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com Want to support the show? Consider shopping at our podcast inspired merch store: https://ianwpodcast.com/collections Podcast Production: Krista XiomaraLightCastingMr. Pixie@ianwpodcast

Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisiting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! Author and Psychologist Mary Firestone wrote "Trusting the Dawn: How to Choose Freedom and Joy After Trauma." This book is her personal account of post-traumatic growth, healing, self-love and self-discovery. Mary shares how although our inclination is to turn away from our trauma and pain, it still finds a way out; she gives the reader and listening audience the courage to face the hardness of our wounds, head on. She talks about staying integrated throughout the healing process and changing the internal narratives we tell ourselves about who we are when something bad happens to us. She leaves the audience with the healing tools of curiosity, compassion, self-trust, and deep self-love. To find out more about Mary head over to her website and follow her on Instagram @firestonesisters @trustingthedawn2022 You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@LightCastingNetwork To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com Want to support the show? Consider shopping at our podcast inspired merch store: https://ianwpodcast.com/collections Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista XiomaraProduced by LightCastingOriginal Music by Mr. PixieFollow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisiting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! Carly Mentlik is a Holistic Psychotherapist and Children’s Development Expert. She is the Founder of the Inner Rainbow Project: A hub for children’s mental health and wellbeing that uses an innovative fusion of education and psychology along with chakras and yoga to introduce spirituality to kids. She created “Chakra Kids” a group of self-discovery guides and characters to help children find comfort, inspiration, and resonance to all the emotional and spiritual parts of themselves. Carly shares how giving children the ideas and vocabulary to embrace their emotions and shadow sides keeps them integrated and whole through the entirety of their lives. To learn morea bout Carly, head over to her website and follow her on Instagram @innerrainbowproject You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@LightCastingNetwork To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com Want to support the show? Consider shopping at our podcast inspired merch store: https://ianwpodcast.com/collections Podcast Production: Krista XiomaraLightCastingMr. Pixie@ianwpodcast

Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisiting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! This week I sit down with New York Times best selling author and co-host of the Awareness Explorers Podcast Jonathan Robinson. Jonathan has met and interviewed all our modern day spiritual giants, seeking their wisdom and unique messages about enlightenment, gratitude, awakening, and integration. In this book "The Enlightenment Project: How I Went From Depressed to Blessed, and You Can Too" he shares stories of what he learned from his encounters with people such as the Dalai Lama, Byron Katie, Deepak Chopra, and the late Mother Teresa and Ram Dass. In our interview, he discusses the power of meditation and plant medicine and how love is who we are. To find out more Jonathan head over to his website and follow him on Facebook @deeperhappiness You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@LightCastingNetwork To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com Want to support the show? Consider shopping at our podcast inspired merch store: https://ianwpodcast.com/collections Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break, and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisiting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! Margaux Jones (MJ) Cullinane is an artist, creative, writer, and mother. MJ discusses becoming a tarot creator and illustrator after coming through a challenging period in her life. She shares her creative process in building a new deck and the intricate way she goes about creating each card, with the reader in mind. She leaves the audience with some words of wisdom to help support the listeners on their journey towards awakening and homecoming. To find out more about MJ Cullinane and her work, head over to her website. You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@LightCastingNetwork To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com Want to support the show? Consider shopping at our podcast inspired merch store: https://ianwpodcast.com/collections Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break, and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisiting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! This week I sit down with women's transformation coach, Petia Kolibova to discuss her early life journey that had her grappling with unworthiness and trying to prove herself to others. She discusses taking inventory of her life and realizing she was not embodying her core values and was living out of alignment. She made drastic changes and came back into balance and has spent her 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 Abundant with Petia and follow her on Instagram @petiakolibova You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@LightCastingNetwork To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com Want to support the show? Consider shopping at our podcast inspired merch store: https://ianwpodcast.com/collections Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break, and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisiting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! This week I sit down with entrepreneur and coach Paul Shepherd to discuss his work helping individuals find their passion, purpose, power, and themselves. Paul opens up about his non-linear career and life path, filled with a variety of ups and downs, including some setbacks and how he alchemized these experiences into something useful. Paul talks about recognizing the difference between what our 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 work he does in helping give people clarity about why they are here and how to follow their souls calling. To find out more about Paul head over to his website https://paulshepherd.co/ You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@LightCastingNetwork To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com Want to support the show? Consider shopping at our podcast inspired merch store: https://ianwpodcast.com/collections Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast