Hearts Rise Up Podcast

There are experiences that shape us long before we have the language to understand them. For Krista Harris , some of those earliest imprints began before birth and continued through relinquishment, foster care, and adoption. In this intimate conversation, Krista shares how her own healing journey led her into yoga, massage, aquatic bodywork, sound therapy, aerial movement, and ultimately the creat...

From childhood fame to addiction, trauma, and ultimately profound inner healing, Hilary Momberger Powers shares a raw and deeply human journey of transformation. In this heartfelt conversation, Hilary reveals how early fame masked unmet needs for love and safety , how survival patterns shaped her identity, and what finally allowed her to turn toward her pain rather than run from it. Through forgiv...

In this compelling episode, transformational teacher and author Rena Harvey joins us to explore why pain reveals the truth . We delve into self-mastery, soul contracts, childhood wounding, frequency, and the courageous work of reclaiming personal power. Drawing from her own lived experience, Rena shares how pain becomes initiation, how truth emerges through shock, and why mastery is not a moment—b...

From professional football in Italy to the depths of the Amazon rainforest, Cristiano Colla’s extraordinary journey reveals what it means to heal, awaken, and live as a whole human being. In this moving Hearts Rise Up conversation, Cristiano shares his evolution from an externally driven life to one guided by presence, compassion, and authenticity. Through Ayahuasca ceremonies, inner-child work, a...

What happens when burnout, grief, and loss collide? For Leslie Draffin , a 15-year broadcast journalist and news anchor, it became a breaking point—and ultimately, a breakthrough. In this Hearts Rise Up Podcast episode, Leslie shares the raw, vulnerable story of walking away from the anchor desk after years of hidden trauma, PTSD, and exhaustion, only to discover a profound new path as a trauma-in...

In this soul-nourishing episode, Seline Shenoy, author of The Nomadic Soul , invites us on an inner pilgrimage to reclaim what truly matters—meaning, self-worth, and soulful connection. Drawing on her global upbringing, deep personal struggles, and spiritual insights, Seline explores the emotional minefields we all encounter and offers grounded guidance to help us rise above them. With heartfelt w...

In this timely and soul-expanding conversation, visionary guide Alexander Inchbald returns to explore how we can lead, create, and live from a deeper source of clarity. As the world accelerates in complexity and technological noise, Alexander offers a powerful truth: real progress doesn’t come from speeding up or chasing after—it comes from rising up and into. He invites us to shift our vantage po...

In this luminous return to the Hearts Rise Up podcast, sonic mystic and legendary space music composer Jonn Serrie invites us beyond the edges of music and into the sacred space where silence breathes , frequencies speak , and creativity plays like a child running free. What begins as a conversation unfolds as a cosmic remembering—a transmission on the soul of sound, the intelligence of texture, a...

After years in a high-performance sales career marked by chronic pain and inner disconnection, Bjorn Lestrud embarked on a transformative journey into sound healing, plant medicine, and spiritual awakening. In this soul-stirring episode of Hearts Rise Up , he shares the extraordinary path that led to the creation of Blue Dragon Healing, including profound experiences with tuning forks, ancestral t...

Myth and archetypes shape your life in ways you may not realize—guiding your choices, relationships, and personal growth. In this compelling episode, mythologist, storytelling expert, and transformational guide Allison Stieger reveals how ancient wisdom, Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey, and the power of narrative can help you break free from limiting beliefs, reclaim your true path, and unlock yo...

In this episode, Sacred Sounds: Diane Arkenstone on Healing Through Music and Nature , we step into the extraordinary world of a musical pioneer whose life and work embody resilience, creativity, and healing. Diane’s awe-inspiring journey—is one that began in nature’s embrace and led to a transformative career in healing music. She reveals how her life-threatening heart condition sparked a deeper...

In this soul-stirring episode, Rachael Jayne Groover takes us on a journey of profound transformation, from the depths of adversity to the heights of unshakable inner peace. As a global leader and catalyst in spiritual awakening, human potential, and entrepreneurship, Rachael Jayne shares her raw, vulnerable truths about healing, the art of receptivity, and the power of aligning personal growth wi...

In this heartfelt episode of the  Hearts Rise Up  podcast, “Healing Everyday Trauma,”  Farra Allen—a transformational life coach, founder of Life Works School of Coaching, and author of  You Are Enough: A Soul Sound Journey to Awakening —takes us on an extraordinary journey of healing, self-discovery, and purposeful living. From navigating profound personal traumas to pioneerin...

In this transformative episode, we dive deep into the life and teachings of Monica Esgueva, a renowned self-development teacher, spiritual guide, and author of “The 7 Levels of Wisdom.” Monica shares her incredible journey from a conventional life as an economist in Paris to a spiritual awakening during her studies with Tibetan lamas, including the Dalai Lama, in the Himalayas. With a unique...

In this engaging episode “Embracing Spiritual Growth: Love, Resilience, and Self Inquiry , Jennie Lee, a Nautilus Book Award-winning author of “Spark Change, ” spiritual coach, and certified yoga therapist shares her journey of spiritual growth. She discusses the significance of self-inquiry and meditation in navigating life’s challenges. Reflecting on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, she e...

In this episode “Unlocking Creativity and Purpose,” Alexander Inchbald, a climate artist and global authority on creativity shares his journey from suppressing his artistic passion due to external discouragement to rediscovering it through personal struggles and mystical experiences. He discusses the importance of inner work, reclaiming the shadow self, and embracing resistance to unlock creativit...

In this episode, Ecstasy in Everyday Lif e, we dive deep into spirituality with the incredible transformative spiritual guide Alara Sage. With over 15 years of experience, Alara shares her profound journey of awakening, from a spontaneous Kundalini Awakening to connecting deeply with her Higher Self. She delves into the wisdom of the womb, the essence of Kundalini Shakti, and the power of surrende...

In this inspiring episode of the Hearts Rise Up Podcast, join us as we delve deep with Summer McStravick, the visionary behind Flowdreaming , an innovative technique designed to manifest dreams, heal the soul, and build inner emotional strength. With decades of experience and a journey that took her from the halls of Hay House to touching the lives of thousands through her books and podcasts, Summ...

Join Jason Medlock, a masterful confluence of a Quantum Healing Hypnotist, Mindset Performance Coach, and spiritual explorer, in this profound episode that ventures beyond the physical realm into the expanses of consciousness. As the author of "Empowered by Consciousness," Jason's life work is a testament to the transformative power of self-awareness and metaphysical modalities.   In the hear...

 In this soul-stirring episode of "Journey Tending: The Wheel of Life," Alberto Roman, a mystical voyager through life's tapestry, returns to the Hearts Rise Up podcast to delve into the profound turns of his wheel of life. Having previously enchanted listeners in episode 32 with tales from his Costa Rican haven, the path of a shaman, healing as an occupation, art, and music, Alberto re-emerg...

  Join us in this episode with Julia Marie as she walks us through her spiritual awakening. She offers a unique perspective on the guiding 'voices in your head' and the 'Sound of the Universe,' linking them to spiritual teachers and innate childhood capabilities. Julia candidly discusses the skepticism stemming from her military and legal background and reveals how she embraced her intuition...

Explore the captivating world of Shana Robbins—her artistic transformation and how she weaves her art as a cultural creative, an eco-feminist, and a shape-shifter. In this conversation, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how Shana utilizes the transformative abilities of plant medicine rituals to unveil the profound connection between personal growth and our interdependent relationship with natur...

In this interview, “Our Beliefs Create Our Experience,” Lion Goodman describes his near-death experience (NDE) as a traveling salesman that changed the trajectory of his life setting him on a path of recovering his consciousness and creating a more grounded focus in his life. This time of reflection led him into a stellar 25-year career in executive search and continuing his quest for inner develo...

In this interview, Carson Reed shares how leveraging the qualities of his neurodiversity has advanced his career of choice – 3D animation and film. Diagnosed earlier in life with autism spectrum disorder, he has found that his neurodiverse qualities empower him to think differently and have proven to provide significant advantages in his personal and professional life. He also describes some of hi...

In this interview, Sarah Qureshi shares her mental health journey, eye-opening moments, and her optimism and determination to be a game changer in the mental health field. She is a Pre-Med Psychology student at Georgia State University with a strong personal interest in mental health, rehabilitation, and proper representation in the medical field for minorities. Sarah's journey provides her the im...