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I'm Awake! Now What?

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The podcast was incepted by host Krista Xiomara in April 2018 with the intention of investigating the intersectionality of spirituality, personal development, and healing. The podcast has created a global audio community that fosters conversation, curiosity, and connection by bringing inspiring guests to share their stories of awakening, enlightenment, healing and personal growth. Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

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Episodes

  1. Host, Krista Xiomara bids farewell to podcast Ep. 319

    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...

  2. Karen Docherty - The Healing Power of Mediumship Ep. 318

    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...

  3. Ellen Kohn - "Be Like the Wind: Three Equines Channel Spiritual Light" Ep. 317

    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...

  4. Christina Prokos - Psychic Medium and Intuitive Counselor on Inner Healing and Breaking Cycles Ep. 316

    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...

  5. Megan Von Fricken, LCSW - Religious Harm Recovery Ep. 315

    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...

  6. Scott Flynn - "Love Outpouring" Author discussses his new book, self-realization, healing, and non-duality Ep. 314

    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...

  7. Dr. Natalie Dyer - "Infinite Perception: The Role of Psychedelics in Global Transfromation" Ep. 313

    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...

  8. Judy Wilkins-Smith - The Hidden Power in Your DNA Ep. 312

    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,...

  9. Re-Release: Chausey LeeBron Jameson, MA, LMFT - On finding her soul's purpose, healing the body, and living authentically. Ep. 311

    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...

  10. Jen Mitchell, ESQ - The Empowering Potential of Mindful Divorce and Conscious Uncoupling Ep. 310

    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...

  11. Cathryn Michon - "I'm Still Here: A Dog's Purpose Forever" Ep. 309

    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…

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  12. Patricia Anne Saunders, PhD - Creating a Happy World through Transcendental Meditation Ep. 308

    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...

  13. Larry Jordan - Nautilus Award Winning Author "The Way: Meaningful Spirituality for a Modern World." Ep. 307

    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...

  14. Re-Release: Oliver Niño - Accessing our gifts, interconnectedness, and limitlessness Ep. 306

    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...

  15. Re-Release: Mary Firestone - "Trusting The Dawn: How to Choose Freedom and Joy After Trauma." Ep. 305

    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...

  16. Re-Release: Carly Mentlik - The Inner Rainbow Project: Keeping children connected to their true spirit and inner knowing. Ep. 304

    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…

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  17. Re-Release: Jonathan Robinson - NY Times Bestseller on enlightenment, gratitude, awakening, and integration Ep. 303

    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...

  18. Re-Release: Margaux Jones "MJ" Cullinane - The Art and Wisdom of Tarot and Finding the Good in Everything Ep. 302

    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…

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  19. Re-Release: Petia Kolibova - Harnessing your Feminine Energy, Embracing your Power, and Calling in Abundance Ep. 301

    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…

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  20. Re-Release: Paul Shepherd - Leading The New Generation of Purpose Driven Entrepreneurs Ep. 300

    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...

  21. Re-Release: Jasmine Hayden - Releasing multi-generational trauma and healing our lineages Ep. 299

    Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break, and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! This week I sit down with Intimacy, Wealth, and Embodiment Coach Jasmine Hayden to discuss her...

  22. Re-Release: Jake Eagle - Overcoming Burnout, Anxiety, and Finding Purpose

    Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break, and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! Co-Author, Jake Eagle comes to the podcast to discuss his new book he co-wrote with Michael...

  23. Re-Release: Meagan O'Nan - Vulnerability, Courage, and how we heal through storytelling Ep. 297

    Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break, and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations! This week I sit down with Meagan O'Nan. Meagan opens up about going on a spiritual expedition to...

  24. Jeralyn Glass - The Transformative Power of Music and Sound Healing Ep. 296

    Trigger Warning: This episode contains highly sensitive topics related to suicide, death, and traumatic greif that may be triggering to some individuals. (Beginning at minute 52:00) This Sunday, I sat down with Singer, Author, and Sound Healer Jeralyn Glass to discuss her work in sound healing…

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  25. Sweta Vikram - "The Loss That Binds Us" Ep. 295

    This Sunday I sat down with Author and Ayurvedic doctor, Sweta Vikram to talk about her new book "The Loss that Binds Us." Sweta discusses how there is no hierarchy in grief. She shares ideas and tools for navigating grief when you had a complicated or strained relationship. Sweta reminds the...

  26. Donna Bond - Wisdom and Harnessing Authenticity Ep. 294

    This Sunday I sat down with Author and Spiritual Coach Donna Bond to discuss her book "Original Wisdom: Harness the Power of the Authentic You." Donna discusses what it means to work from an internal space of authenticity and from that place you can fully express who and what you are. She shares...

  27. Alyse Bacine - The Power of Healing Ancestral Trauma and Our Lineage Ep. 293

    This Sunday I sat down with Breathwork Practitioner and Spiritual Mentor Alyse Bacine about her work helping people heal and transform their traumatic experiences. Alyse discusses the impact that ancestral trauma can have in our spiritual and business growth. She shares how addressing ancestral...

  28. Mónica Esgueva - "The 7 Levels of Wisdom" Ep. 292

    This Sunday I sat down with Spiritual Teacher, Transformational Coach, and Author, Mónica Esgueva to discuss her new book "The 7 Levels of Wisdom" a book about reaching the highest levels of consciousness, wisdom, and inner peace. Mónica discusses integrating the lessons we learn so that we might...

  29. Dr. Judy Ho, Ph.D, ABPP, ABPDN - The New Rules of Attachment Ep. 291

    This Sunday I sat down with Dr. Judy Ho, to discuss her newest book "The New Rules of Attachment: How to Heal Your Relationships, Reparent Your Inner Child and Secure Your Life Vision." Dr. Judy explains why it can be difficult to break out of old patterns of thinking. She share the antidote to...

  30. Dr. Laura Gabayan, MD, MS - "Common Wisdom: 8 Scientific Elements for a Meaningful Life Ep. 290

    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...

  31. Joan Ranquet - Author and Animal Communicator on deepening our connection with animals Ep. 289

    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...

  32. Lisa Tahir, LCSW - The Chiron Effect: - Healing Our Core Wounds through Astrology, Empathy, and Self-Forgiveness Ep. 288

    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…

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  33. Catherine R. Bell - Creating Awakened Leaders & Cultivating Conscious Business Models Ep. 287

    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...

  34. Jamie Lerner - Self-Love and Discovering Your Inner Essence Ep. 286

    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...

  35. Re-Release: Amy White Author, speaker, Intuitive Coach and Medium talks finding her gifts and overcoming crisis Ep. 285

    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…

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  36. Cynthia Jurs - Dharma Teacher and Author answers the question: How do we bring healing and protection to Earth? Ep. 284

    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...

  37. Re-Release - Rabbi Tirzah Fire, PhD Author and Psychotherapist discusses turning our wounds into wisdom and the mysticism of Kabbalah Ep. 283

    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...

  38. Joe Singleton - Awakening like the Buddha Ep. 282

    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...

  39. Susan Grau - Life Lessons, Greif, and Expansion Ep. 281

    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…

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  40. Re-Release: Billy Lee Myers, Jr. - Spiritual Psychologist on faith, cultivating tolerance, and alchemical transformations Ep. 280

    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...

  41. Christopher August - Breathwork and Cultivating the Conscious Masculine Ep. 279

    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…

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  42. Bodhi Aldridge - Finding Freedom Through Presence, Passion, and Purpose Ep. 278

    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…

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  43. Corey Lyon Folsom - "Soul Statements: A Love Coach's Guide to Successful Communication" Ep. 277

    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…

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  44. Gina Moffa, LCSW - Grief Therapist and Author of "Moving On Doesn't Mean Letting Go." Ep. 276

    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...

  45. Re-Release - Finnian Kelly on living intentionally and breaking free from old beliefs about money Ep. 275

    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…

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  46. Re-Release: Liliana Barzola - Spiritual Intuitive, Entrepreneur, Writer and Healer on cultivating our spiritual gifts Ep. 274

    ​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...

  47. Re-Release: Pauline Torrey - Wellness Expert on listening to bodies as we age and the sacredness of balance Ep. 273

    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…

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  48. Re-Release: Jeroen de Wit - Past Life Regressionist on spirituality, authenticity and healing Ep. 272

    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…

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  49. Nikol Rogers - Reclaming your power and the journey home to ourselves Ep. 271

    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…

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  50. Re-Release: Carol Bustamante Spiritual Intuitive on unconditional love, wholeness and the spiritual path Ep. 270

    This week I sit down with Carol Bustamante, Intuitive, Spiritual Counselor and Teacher. Carol shares her life's work and passion for helping people see themselves and others in their wholeness, she shares why all learning is sacred, and reminds the audience that we don't have to wait until…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The podcast was incepted by host Krista Xiomara in April 2018 with the intention of investigating the intersectionality of spirituality, personal development, and healing. The podcast has created a global audio community that fosters conversation, curiosity, and connection by bringing inspiring guests to share their stories of awakening, enlightenment, healing and personal growth. Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

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