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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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    Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow 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

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    Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @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

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    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

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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    Podcast Production:

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    Produced by LightCasting

    Original Music by Mr. Pixie

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  • 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

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    Podcast Production:

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  • 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

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  • 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 work helping people heal multi-generational trauma and differentiated between trauma that belongs to us, and trauma that is passed down. She is also an artist and spiritual activist, who lends her time to social justice through her art. Jasmine articulates how art can be a vehicle of social change and a permanent record and reflection of how we respond to society, conflict, injustice, and joy.

    You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@LightCastingNetwork

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  • 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 Amster, MD: "The Power of A.W.E.“ Jake discusses the research studies that were built around this methodology and how it changed the participants who were frontline health care workers during one of the hardest moments in recent history--the Covid-19 pandemic. Jakes also shares the benefits of healing using the A.W.E method to help our nervous system feel safe, so long term healing and integration can occur. To find out more about Jake head over to his website https://thepowerofawe.com/

    You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@LightCastingNetwork

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  • 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 find her spiritual home after coming out. She shares her wisdom about shedding labels and the identities society puts on us. She talks about how vulnerability starts with honesty and how when we are vulnerable, we give permission to those around us to be vulnerable in return. She ends with important points on self-acceptance, courage, and healing through telling our stories. Meagan O’Nan is an award-winning author and award-winning inspirational speaker. She is the author of the award-winning book, “Creating Your Heaven on Earth,” and “Courage: Agreeing to Disagree Is Not Enough.” Her third book, "Held and Free," was published in April 2023.

    Meagan is passionate about creating peace in the world through her writing, speaking, and interactions with others. Join her on a journey on sharing how vulnerable storytelling can change community and family narratives. To find out more about Meagan O'Nan, head over to her website https://www.meaganonan.com/

    You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@LightCastingNetwork

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  • 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 and the transformative power of music. She shares her personal journey in music, from Broadway to sound healing, and how she discovered the healing potential of crystal singing bowls. Jeralyn explains how sound healing can help release stuck energy and emotions, and how it can be used in various medical and therapeutic settings. She also discusses her upcoming book, 'Sacred Vibrations: The Transformative Power of Crystalline Sound and Music', which explores the use of intentional sound vibration for personal transformation. She shares her personal journey of discovering the healing power of sound and how it has transformed her life. Jeralyn explains the science behind sound healing and the various ways in which it can be used to promote healing and well-being. She also discusses the future of sound healing and its potential to be integrated into mainstream medicine. The conversation concludes with a beautiful sound bath and meditation.

    Jeralyn Glass is an internationally acclaimed singer, musician, and leader in the field of sound healing who has been sharing the gift of music medicine with the world for decades. She began her career on Broadway and has sung on opera and concert stages around the globe. Jeralyn offers a unique alchemical blend of music, meditation, and high vibrational sound. Merging quantum science, bioenergetics, and crystalline singing bowls, Jeralyn helps people facilitate healing and transformation with the power of music and sacred frequencies that nourish our bodies, connect us with our hearts, and awaken our consciousness. Jeralyn created the educational platform, The Sacred Science of Sound® with its app Source.

    To find out more about Jeralyn, and to purchase her book or oracle card deck head over to her website.

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