I'm Awake! Now What?

This Sunday I sit down with Felicia Shaviri, Author and Transformation Coach. Felicia wrote "The Nudge: Life is Calling Wake Up" a memoir retracing her steps through awakening. Felicia and I discuss that pivotal moment where her life shifted and she went in a completely different direction. Felicia graciously gives the listeners tips for staying the course through Awakening and reminding everyone...

This Sunday I am joined by Stefanos Sifandos, who returns to the podcast to discuss modern day relationships.  Stef  brings awareness to the different types of intimacy that can be experienced in a relationship and the importance of not assuming anything.  Stef broaches the subject of connecting spiritually in a relationship and how if we stay open and curious in romantic connections, we will expe...

This week I sit down with Vanessa Scotto, co host of the Bliss+ Grit Podcast. Vanessa holds two masters degrees, one in Chinese Medicine and one in Transpersonal Psychology. She is also certified practitioner of the Realization Process with Judith Blackstone. Vanessa has a private practice where she mentors and coaches individuals from all walks of life.    Vanessa and I discuss her upbringing and...

This week I sit down with Spiritual Entrepreneur, Author, Women's Mentor and Advocate Ayesha Hilton. Ayesha describes what it was like to grow up in a Buddhist community in India and how that's impacted her spiritual experience. Ayesha talks about how she loves to hold sacred space for others and hold up a mirror for other's to help them see their own brilliance. Ayesha is passionate about helping...

This week I am joined by author, leadership strategist, entrepreneur, and yoga teacher, Hilary Jane Grosskopf. Hilary returns to the podcast for the second time to discuss her award-winning book, Awake Ethics, which is an interactive guidebook with exercises for cultivating a more ethical workplace, leadership practice, and team culture. We discuss the ethical system that is based on an ancient sy...

Leena  and I discuss her spiritual path, the tools that help her stay connected and how she decided to create Enlightenedhood.  Leena  shares her experience of birthing both a daughter and a business in a matter of months of each other. We ruminate on redefining the motherhood experience through incorporating mindfulness, spirituality and leaning into our humanity.  To find out more about Enlighte...

This week I sit down with Misti Dian, Misti is the Director of Holistic Leadership at Radiant Health Institute. She is an international speaker, author, Certified Holistic Coach, Intuitive Energy Healer and spiritual activist. Misti and I discuss being born into faith through geography and the implications of this on your long term spiritual journey. Misti educates the audience on her work as a sp...

This week I sit down with my dear friend Sonya Benjamin. Sonya is a spiritual body worker, intuitive, and healer committed to helping others connect with their bodies, channel their own healing, and become aligned with their innate divine wisdom. Sonya walks us through her life journey on the spiritual path. She discusses moving through her own healing in order to find unconditional self-love and...

I'm delighted this week to have  Christopher   Moore as my guest. Chris is an  international novelist and New York Times bestselling author. I asked Chris to come to the show to talk about his influential book "Lamb: The Gospel According to Biff, Christs' Childhood Pal." After my departure from the Catholic Church I picked up this humorous tale of Jesus' gap years and it helped heal me in a way I...

This week I sit down with Anika Spencer . Anika returns to the show to discuss the inspiration behind her new book & why she was compelled to create it. She shares wisdom & guidance for locating & listening to your intuition. Anika and I share our stories of staying on the spiritual path & how at times it can feel isolating & lonely. Follow this podcast on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram @ianwpodcas...

This week I'm excited to sit down with international best selling author  David   Richards .  David  wrote "Whiskey and Yoga" a book inspired to help people find their purpose and live intentionally.  David  and I discuss his military career as a marine, transitioning into civilian life and subsequently becoming a yoga instructor. We muse on the parallels of yoga and the military and what each of...

This Sunday, I sit down with Elizabeth Tripp, founder of Nourish the Soul NYC , host of Luminous Life Podcast , Spiritual Teacher, Light Worker and Life Activator. Elizabeth comes to the show to discuss the story of her life and how her early childhood experiences would set her on a path of helping people connect back to themselves and with Spirit. Elizabeth candidly discusses the trials and trium...

This week I sit down with best selling author, spiritual comedian and manifestation life coach  Andy   Dooley .  Andy  brings many wisdoms and insights for creating the life you want to live, through direct action and thought modification.  Andy  emphasizes keys steps for what you can do to bring your life into alignment and stay positive on your life journey. He also discusses the importance of f...

This week I sit down with Tara Rae Bradford , CEO & Founder Rae Media Group, a boutique strategic marketing communications firm based in New York City. Tara is an International Speaker & Author. Tara & I discuss her book, which focuses on over giving & the byproducts of giving too much in all areas of our lives, creating healthy boundaries & why saying "no" is necessary in honoring the work we do...

Mike Dooley is the co-founder of TUT . He is New York Times Best selling author, global speaker, entrepreneur, who was featured in the ground breaking movie "The Secret" and is one of the most influential spiritual teachers of our time. His notes from the Universe have become an affirming daily staple for anyone living in alignment with their souls purpose and consciously creating. Mike tells us a...

Pauline Torrey is 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 degree in Specialized Somatic Studies Degree in Holistic Health at I.P.S.B College in San Diego, CA. Pauline and I discuss connecti...

This week I sit down with Dr. Ericka Good, family medicine practitioner, wife, mother and entrepreneur.  She recently started her spiritual journey and she's integrated within herself a practice of gratitude that has shifted the way she interacts with the world. Ericka talks about her transformative experience with her new found spiritual practices and meditation. She wants to be light for others...

In honor of Pride month I'm re-releasing my podcast interview with Dr. Gena Minnix founder of " The Human Empathy Project (tHEP) " tHEP was founded in Austin to foster empathetic connection around faith, gender, and sexual diversity. We cover the etymology and interpretation of the word homosexual and reconciling one's faith when you faith does not agree with the partner or lifestyle you have chos...

This Sunday I sit down with  Stefanos Sifandos   Stef is a relational alchemist, international speaker, and author. Stef discusses his personal journey. We touch base on what it means to be awakened and on a path of personal development and enlightenment. Stef explains his work of being an advocate for men and how he is passionate about helping men connect back to themselves. Follow this podcast o...

This week I sit down with Laura Forbes. Laura is the founder of Quit Dating Idiots a blog and coaching business focused around helping people overcome blocks in their dating life. Laura and I discuss conscious dating practices and navigating your own self development. Laura shares her passion for helping people and the importance of knowing yourself. Follow this podcast on Twitter, Facebook and In...

This week I sit down with Kimberley Pena, registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist, Dance Artist and Choreographer. Kimberley gives a historical account of how Dance Movement became a form of healing modality. She shares her story of transitioning from a dance career into using dance as a way to heal and restore the people who come to her for help. To find out more about Kimberley, click here . F...

This week I sit down with the founder of Awake Leadership Solutions, Hilary Jane Grosskopf. Hilary is an author, strategist, systems engineer and Yogi. She created ALS to combine eastern philosophies and principles of leading ethically and with equanimity to inspire leaders who are seeking more mindful and creative practices.  Hilary and I discuss her own awakening and what she hopes her books wil...

This week I sit down with Alisha Hawrylyszyn Frank, founder of Fiercely Optimistic , developed to help people through life coaching, Reiki, meditation and yoga. Alisha shares her life journey, offers important advice about following your intuition, and how to live in alignment with your life. We chat about depression and how anyone is susceptible. Alisha provides a list of practices that keep her...

Part 2 of my interview with Billy, we return to the subject of authenticity and spirituality within partnerships. Billy shares wisdom about how we meet people where they are. I ask Billy, how many paths there are to enlightenment and he responds with deep wisdom and humor.  In a twist, Billy asks me the question that's been on everyone's mind!  Follow this podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagra...

Billy Lee Myers, Jr. makes a triumphant return to the podcast! I asked Billy to come back this season to discuss Spirituality from the male perspective. Billy shares his own journey through spirituality and what it means to be an authentic male. We ruminate on that deep question "What is the meaning of my life?" and other deep thoughts around manufactured suffering and what "waking up" really mean...