From Near-Death to Spiritual Awakening: The Power of Presence in Crystal's Path to Creating SoulPod. A Conversation with Crystal Cassidy (Epi.#220)

Exploring the Depths of Spiritual Awakening and Energetic Healing with Crystal Join us for an enlightening conversation with Crystal, a Reiki master and spiritual practitioner with a rich background in various modalities, including meditation and Kriya Yoga. In this episode, we dive deep into the moving energy, awakening journeys, and the subtle interplay of mind, body, and spirit. Crystal shares her profound personal experiences with Reiki, Kundalini awakening, and a transformative near-death experience. We also explore the importance of community and consciousness in spiritual practice. Tune in for an inspiring and mystical dialogue that could shift your perspective on reality and self-awareness. 00:00 Introduction and Welcoming Crystal 00:19 Crystal's Spiritual Journey and Reiki Practice 02:02 Exploring Energy and Intuition 04:26 The Power of Kriya and Kundalini Yoga 08:04 Meditation and Presence 25:55 Thoughts, Awareness, and Neuroplasticity 40:26 Crystal's Near-Death Experience and SoulPod 44:07 Conclusion and Future Plans Bio: Crystal Cassidy is the CEO and founder of SoulPod, a soulfullness app where you can find powerful structure to become more aware of your inner world, and then transform it. Her spiritual journey started around age 12 when she was introduced to meditation while training to become a world champion martial artist. Since then, Crystal has become a certified Reiki Master, breathwork facilitator, meditation guide, and kundalini yoga instructor. This rich tapestry of experiences fuels her mission to bridge the mystical with the empirical, guiding others to unlock their potential and embark on a journey of personal and collective awakening. Crystal's journey took a profound turn after a near-death experience, which deepened her understanding of the powerful potential within each of us, waiting to be awakened. Blending her background in biochemistry and two decades of experience in cutting-edge biotechnology, Crystal brings a unique, lighthearted, and modern perspective to the path of spiritual renewal. Her Socials: www.soulpodapp.com https://www.instagram.com/soulpod_app/ https://www.youtube.com/@SoulPodApp https://www.soulpodapp.com/ https://apps.apple.com/us/app/soulpod-breathwork-meditation/id1640481481 that'd be great!!! and if you want me to get your audience a free month code, just LMK and we can process that! and let me know roughly when you think it'll go live so I'll orient the code to that timeframe :) Staying sharp outside & grounded within? Live a mindfully integrated life. 2 free spaces for the spiritual solopreneur. Amplify You™ Masterclass — practical AI skills for visibility and business: Collective Consciousness Circle — pause, meditate, reconnect What's really running underneath — inside you, and inside your business? Grab the Quizzes: two free 5-minute tools for the spiritual solopreneur. One names your natural pause archetype, the inner compass you lead from. The other exposes your systems state — where friction is quietly draining you. Two lenses. One clear view of who you are and how you work. Level up with PodMatch Match with your ideal podcast guest or host SPI (Smart Passive Income) Earn smart passive income while you relax or work! AI-ify Your Content with Molly Mahoney AI-ify™ Your Content and create 30 days of content in about an hour Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. ✨ The conversation doesn't stop here AI strategy. Mindfulness practice. And a lot more than fits in an episode. 👉 Subscribe to the OmniMindfulness™ Newsletter