Modern Shakti Files

Kundalini isn't just an experience you seek; it's a natural part of human body technology. Welcome to The Modern Shakti Files ! In this episode, hosts Leanne Jones and Maia welcome Kundalini educator Colleen for an honest, grounded conversation about the realities of working with Kundalini energy, dismantling old identities, and navigating spiritual evolution. Colleen shares her full-circle journe...

What if feeling more pleasure, life force energy and connection doesn’t begin with doing more , but with your body feeling safe enough to soften? Maia sits down with holistic nutritionist Jo Proctor for a grounded conversation about Kundalini, Tantra, nervous system safety, intimacy, energetic sensitivity, women’s health and what it means to feel fully alive. Jo shares how her journey into Kundali...

What does it actually mean to live an integrated, embodied spiritual life after a Kundalini awakening? Often, the online world portrays Kundalini energy through the lens of aesthetic bliss, spontaneous movements, and immediate spiritual gifts. But for those walking the path deeply, the reality is far more grounded, primal, and transformative. In this episode of The Modern Shakti Files , co-hosts M...

What happens to dating, sex, attraction, and relationships when your Kundalini is active? In this episode of Modern Shakti Files, Maia and Leanne open up an honest, nuanced conversation about what it really feels like to navigate intimacy with heightened life force energy moving through the body. We explore why sexual encounters can stop feeling “casual” when your sensitivity increases, how attrac...

What if the most challenging experience of your life became the catalyst for your deepest healing? In this episode of The Modern Shakti Files, Leanne sits down with Alexandra — psychotherapist, somatic practitioner, and Kundalini Activation facilitator — to explore her personal journey through Kundalini awakening. Following a deeply traumatic period in her life, Alexandra found herself navigating...

In this episode of The Modern Shakti Files , Leanne and Maia dive into the spiritual ideas, jargon, and belief systems they no longer subscribe to. From toxic “love and light” positivity to rigid spiritual rules, fear-based protection work, entity obsession, spiritual perfectionism, and outsourcing your intuition to psychics or teachers — this conversation is an honest look at where spirituality c...

Does your daily routine support your soul, or just your schedule? As your energy expands, daily practices shift from "nice to have" to non-negotiable. In this episode of the Modern Shakti Files , Maia and Leanne peel back the curtain on what it actually looks like to live with an active Kundalini awakening in a modern Western society. We dive into the practical (and sometimes mystical) rituals tha...

The "180-degree shift" is real—but nobody talks about how messy it gets. When Kundalini energy moves through the body, it doesn't just bring spiritual gifts; it acts as a wrecking ball to the structures of your life that no longer serve your soul. In this episode, Maia and Leanne dive deep into the reality of "deconstruction"—the phase where your career, your identity, and your sense of stability...

Most people going through a Kundalini awakening start searching for the answer… the one teaching, the one system, the one truth that explains everything. But what if that’s actually what keeps you stuck? In this episode of Modern Shakti Files, Maia and Leanne explore how true integration doesn’t come from following a single path — but from learning how to navigate multiple perspectives with discer...

Unlock the hidden science behind Kundalini energy and discover how it’s fundamentally tied to your nervous system, emotions, and overall well-being. This episode goes beyond mystical clichés to reveal that Kundalini Shakti is your innate life force—constantly moving, transforming, and holding the key to your personal power. If you've ever wondered how energy moves through your body or why stress a...

In this episode of Modern Shakti Files , we open up a conversation that most people are curious about… but rarely explained clearly. What does Kundalini awakening actually feel like in your body? We go beyond theory and into lived experience — sharing the real, physical sensations that can arise when your life force energy begins to move. From subtle tingling in the fingertips… To waves of heat or...

The conversation delves into the experiences of Leanne's Kundalini awakening, childhood trauma, and the impact of cultural and societal perspectives. It explores the challenges faced in the Western world, the benefits of Kundalini awakening, and the importance of self-activation and inner strength. The speakers share their personal journeys and the impact of Kundalini awakening on their lives. Tak...

In this episode of Modern Shakti Files , Maia shares her personal journey into a spontaneous Kundalini awakening. This isn’t the polished version...This is what it actually felt like. We go into: Growing up in an unstable environment and how it shaped the nervous system Being bullied and learning to dim your light The breakup that triggered everything Plant medicine, inner child work, and emotiona...

Most people are living disconnected from their true power — but what if awakening your Shakti could change everything? In this episode, we reveal why understanding and working with your inner energy is the key to transforming your modern life, from relationships and career to inner peace and fulfillment. Whether you're just curious or actively on a spiritual path, this is your invitation to see yo...