Episode 39: Annamarie Fernyak

In this deeply personal and enlightening episode, host Stephanie Romero welcomes Annamarie Fernyak, a lifelong spiritual seeker, author, and mindfulness teacher, for a powerful conversation about the transformative path of awareness. Annamarie shares how her Catholic upbringing and early exposure to diverse world religions sparked a lifelong journey toward personal growth, curiosity, and spiritual awakening. Listeners will hear about pivotal moments in her life—from college theology classes that introduced her to Buddhism and Hinduism, to eye-opening experiences in the Landmark Forum and the profound influence of Eckhart Tolle’s The Power of Now. Together, Stephanie and Annamarie explore how curiosity, critical thinking, and a willingness to question inherited beliefs can lead us toward a more compassionate, present, and authentic way of living.   Learn More at www.awakenpittsburgh.org Music: Weather Any Storm by Cody Francis and Forever and A Day by Kim Aspen (canva.com) Produced by Say Some Thing Studios, a creative media division of Elevate 1 Consulting. Awaken Pittsburgh, a 501c3 non-profit organization, relies on the generosity of our community to achieve our mission of fostering well-being, empathy, and compassion for all. Your support helps mindfulness practitioners reach individuals across the Greater Pittsburgh Area through evidence-based programs, activities, and events. Give Today! awakenpittsburgh.org/support Campaign Music:  "Chill Mode" by Audiobinger from the free music archive. This work is openly licensed via CC BY 4.0.