Ascended Warrior: Spiritual Sovereignty for a Changing World

What if this episode isn't really about Donald Trump? What if it's about what happens inside us the moment we hear his name? Whether you admire him or oppose him, Donald Trump has become one of the most emotionally activating figures in modern history. But this conversation isn't about his policies or personality. It's about something deeper: why certain people immediately trigger...

As America approaches its 250th birthday, the biggest question isn't political. It's personal. Throughout history, every great nation eventually reaches a moment when its identity no longer fits the future. Some adapt. Some collapse. The difference isn't disagreement—it's the willingness to evolve. In this episode, we explore what history teaches us about Rome, the Ottoman Empire, Japan, the Unite...

Most people believe their suffering comes from what's happening around them. But often it comes from what happens inside them before they're even aware of it. We're living in a time where everyone is being asked to react, but almost nobody is being taught how to regulate. The modern world rewards speed. React immediately. Pick a side. Defend yourself. Stay engaged. But what if one of t...

There's a question many people are asking right now:Does merit still matter? As conversations around nepotism, privilege, networking, AI, hiring practices, and opportunity continue to grow, more people are questioning whether hard work alone is enough. But beneath that conversation is a deeper question. What happens when we allow the system to determine our worth? Because the deeper lesson isn't a...

What if the person you've spent your entire life trying to become isn't actually you? From childhood, we're taught who to be. - Be polite. - Be successful. - Be agreeable. - Fit in. And over time those lessons become identity. But what happens when the identity you've built no longer fits? In this episode we explore: • The personas we build to gain acceptance• Why authenticity feel...

Who are you when the title disappears? Former Green Beret Chris McPhee joins Ascended Warrior to discuss identity, leadership, mentorship, military transition, and the lifelong process of discovering who you are beyond your roles and accomplishments. After spending over two decades in Special Forces, Chris faced a challenge many people encounter at some point in life: Who am I when the chapter I'v...

Humanity is changing. The world is faster, louder, more emotionally charged, and more destabilizing than ever before. And our nervous systems are struggling to adapt. This episode explores: Emotional exhaustion and nervous system overload Why so many people feel disconnected from themselves The collapse of old coping mechanisms Why awakening alone is no longer enough And how grounded spirituality...

Awakening is only the beginning. In this conversation with Solara An-Ra, we explore embodiment, sovereignty, discernment, and the emotional realities of spiritual growth. This episode dives into the uncomfortable but necessary transition from spiritual ideas into lived truth — and why real awakening often requires greater honesty, grounding, and emotional maturity. If you’ve ever felt spiritually...

What happens when the world only recognizes an old version of you? This episode explores: Why people freeze us in time How social media rewards performance over authenticity The pressure to stay recognizable And why growth often feels uncomfortable—not because it’s wrong, but because it changes how others perceive us Because you are not your worst moment. You are not a snapshot. You are not finish...

We talk a lot about self-love. But we don’t talk enough about self-knowing. Because the truth is— you cannot love what you refuse to see. In this episode, we explore: Why we hide parts of ourselves How conditioning shapes what we show vs suppress The emotional cost of avoidance And how real self-love comes from acceptance and integration This isn’t about becoming a better version of yourself. It’s...

Why do we follow certain people, ideas, and movements? It’s not just logic. It’s how they make us feel. When the world feels uncertain, certainty feels like safety. And when something feels safe, we stop questioning it. In this episode, we explore: The instinct to follow How belief becomes identity Why emotion overrides logic And how awareness helps us stay grounded Because this isn’t about reject...

We often talk about war in terms of power, control, and strategy. But beneath all of that is something deeper: Belief. In this episode, we explore why belief systems cannot be eliminated through force—and how history continues to show us this pattern. More importantly, we look at how this same dynamic plays out in our personal lives. Topics include: Why force creates resistance instead of change H...

“Hurt people hurt people” is something we hear all the time. But this episode goes deeper. Because the real question is: What happens when we realize we’ve done it too? In this conversation, we explore how emotional pain—especially generational and unprocessed trauma—shapes our reactions, relationships, and behavior. More importantly, we explore how to interrupt that cycle. Topics include: Why we...

Before asking others to face difficult truths, it’s important to share my own. In this episode, I open up about my journey—from an abusive childhood, to the military, to discovering how deeply trauma was shaping my reactions and identity. For years, I lived in survival mode without realizing it. It wasn’t until I began doing the inner work that I saw the truth: I wasn’t broken. I was conditioned....

In this episode of Ascended Warrior , I sit down with Kiki Tsakaldimi — mountaineer and the first Greek woman to attempt Mount Everest . Through her experiences climbing some of the world’s highest peaks, Kiki shares powerful insights on fear, discomfort, and what it truly takes to become who you’re meant to be. Because here’s the truth: 👉 Fear doesn’t go away 👉 You just stop letting it decide f...

A deep and personal exploration of one of the hardest truths in healing: What happens when the apology never comes? In this episode of Ascended Warrior , we unpack the difference between accountability and closure — and why waiting for someone else to take responsibility may be the very thing keeping you stuck in pain. Through lived experience, trauma, and spiritual insight, this episode guides yo...

Today’s episode is part of Podcasthon , a global movement where podcasts dedicate an episode to highlighting nonprofit organizations working to make the world a better place. This episode focuses on RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) and the vital work survivor advocacy organizations do every day. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline , providing confidential 24/7 suppo...

There is a lot of noise right now about what’s happening between the United States and Iran. Depending on where you look, the same events are framed as escalation, inevitability, instability, or strength. The tone shifts. The urgency rises. And without realizing it, our bodies respond. This episode is not about policy analysis or picking sides. It’s about what happens underneath the headlines. Whe...

Each of us carries an internal battlefield. Something that shaped us. Something that marked our nervous system. Something we have bled for — literally or emotionally. In this episode, I explore why different issues hit different people with different levels of urgency. Some battles are personal civil wars. They altered the direction of your life. Some are wars that touched someone you love. Others...

This episode is for survivors of human trafficking and sexual violence. And if you are not a survivor, this conversation is an invitation to learn how to see. In recent months, public conversations have resurfaced around high-profile cases. But behind the headlines are human beings who have spoken their truth and still feel invisible. Being harmed is traumatic. Being ignored afterward compounds th...

There’s a growing feeling in the world right now — something is shifting. Institutions feel unstable. Conversations feel sharper. Certainty feels louder. Sensitivity feels heightened. Many are calling it a “spiritual awakening.” Others call it collapse. Others simply feel disoriented. In the Season 3 premiere of Ascended Warrior , we explore what this spiritual shift really means — not as mysticis...

After 20 days trekking through the Andes Mountains of Argentina, I came home changed. In this bonus episode closing Season 2, I reflect on a personal journey that reshaped how I understand the archetype of the divine feminine — not as softness or sentimentality, but as grounded presence, creative force, and unapologetic sovereignty. Earlier this season, we explored spiritual traditions that descri...

In this closing episode of Season 2, Chris Alyssia is joined by holistic therapist and podcast host Laura Mazzotta for a grounded conversation about what it actually means to participate in cultural and spiritual change — not as observers, but as engaged human beings. Many people feel a pull right now. A desire to contribute. A sense that something is shifting. But without clarity about how to ste...

We are living in a time where disagreement isn’t the deepest divide — certainty is. In this episode of Ascended Warrior , Chris Alyssia explores what happens when beliefs harden into absolutes, when moral conviction becomes identity, and when conversation turns into conversion. Drawing from history, psychology, and contemporary cultural conflict, this episode examines how moral certainty — even wh...

When does silence become participation? In this episode of Ascended Warrior , Chris Alyssia explores one of the most challenging ethical questions of our time: what happens when individuals remain quiet inside systems they know are flawed, harmful, or corrupt? This conversation does not focus on outrage or cancel culture. Instead, it examines the psychological and social forces that keep people si...