Activist Lynne Twist on Commitment, Finding Purpose, and the Mystical Side of Life

In this episode of The Imaginals, host Ashley Wick sits down with activist and best-selling author Lynne Twist for a soulful, inspiring conversation about purpose and transformation. Lynne shares the highlights of her 40-year journey—dedicating herself to ending world hunger, protecting the Amazon rainforest, and empowering women—and the spiritual metamorphosis that made it all possible.Ashley and Lynne explore the power of commitment, the mystery of life’s callings, and the difference between change and true transformation. Lynne reflects on the moments that shaped her path: the sudden loss of her father, the life-changing EST training, and an extraordinary mystical vision that led to the creation of the Pachamama Alliance. She also speaks to the vital role women play in creating a more balanced, compassionate future.This conversation is rich with wisdom and heart. Lynne reminds us of the importance of staying connected to what we love and how daring to pursue big, impossible dreams pushes us to grow into the people capable of realizing them.Chapters:01:16 Meet Lynne Twist: Activist and Author01:51 Lynn's Early Life and Spiritual Awakening14:28 The Impact of the 1960s: Activism and Personal Growth17:56 Discovering EST and The Hunger Project27:54 Commitment to Ending World Hunger31:09 Ending World Hunger: A Personal Journey31:53 Facing Corruption and Beauty in Humanity32:50 A Transformative Trip to Guatemala34:10 The Shamanic Ceremony Experience38:13 A Call to the Amazon41:58 Founding the Pachamama Alliance48:33 The Role of Women in Global Change51:44 Change vs. Transformation54:43 Personal Transformation Through Illness58:50 Final Thoughts and ResourcesGuest Links: Lynne Twist Instagram: @soulofmoneyPachamama Alliance:  https://pachamama.org/ Soul of Money: https://soulofmoney.orgNobel Women’s Initiative: https://www.nobelwomensinitiative.org/ The Soul of Money & Living A Committed Life books: https://soulofmoney.org/products/  Landmark Forum ( Formerly EST ): https://www.landmarkworldwide.com/the-landmark-forum The Hunger Project: https://thp.org The Life You Are Given by George Leonard: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/90046.The_Life_We_Are_GivenPema Chodron Quote: Ashley Links: Finding The Current Within Retreat: https://peggymarkel.com/adventures/finding-the-current-within/ Ashley Wick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleywick The Ingenius Life Workshop: https://www.ingenius.life Take The Leap Course: https://www.taketheleapwomen.com/ Sign up for Ashley’s newsletter for free coaching reflections, tools and news: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/643399411150f24bd562b5f5 Podcast artwork by George Bangs. Photography by Cary JobeThis podcast is made possible thanks to our amazing partner Plantgem. Get 20% off your order when you use the code  IMAGINE.