I'm Awake! Now What?

This weeks episode is dedicated to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, Tamir Rice, Trayvon Martin, Oscar Grant, Eric Garner, Philando Castile, Samuel Dobose, Sandra Bland, Walter Scott, Terrance Crutcher and all victims of police violence & brutality. Please pause with me for a minute of silence to honor the lives of our brothers and sisters and the many nameless and faceless who met a si...

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 al...

​ This week on the podast Laura Wainer, Founder of Home of Passion, Mental Health Advocate, Illustrator & Home Interior Designer.  Laura shares her early childhood experience of spirituality & religion growing up Denmark, and the contrast she noticed when she lived in the states. Laura explains Home of Passion her online business dedicated to merging mental health and the spaces we occupy—like our...

​ This week I am excited to be joined by don Jose Ruiz. don Jose is a Toltec Master of Transformation, descended from the Toltecs of the Eagle Knight lineage. He is the author of four books including "The Wisdom of the Shamans" and "The Medicine Bag"  don Jose gives the audience a powerful look inside his own journey and how he came back to himself, becoming the love of his own life. don Jose defi...

This week I am delighted to be sitting down with Arden Reece . Arden is color Oracle and practitioner who helps individuals get clarity on their purpose and guide them to express themselves authentically through color. We discuss Arden's professional success in the world of fashion and personal styling and what lead her to finding her life's calling. Arden defines soul and life path colors and how...

This week I sit down with Marriage Therapist, Intimacy Expert, Author and Speaker Dr. Gayle Friend. Dr. Friend walks us through her early childhood experience in Catholicism and how that informed her adult life and relationships. She guides us through letting go of old, conditioned beliefs that belong to the generations before us. We conclude our conversation with Dr. Friend sharing the five point...

​ This week I sit down with Sarah Beth Hunt, Podcaster, Yoga and Meditation Teacher. Sarah talks about her journey towards enlightenment, making life a meditation and carving out a practice unique to you. She shares her struggles and triumphs through becoming a practitioner and how that road led to the birth of her podcast Messy, Luminous, Being Podcast To find out more about Sarah, check out her...

​ This week I sit down with Denell Nawrocki, Author of "Informed, Aware, Empowered: A Self-Guided Journey to Clear Paps." Denell is an international speaker and holistic health expert specializing in women's health & wellness. Denell and I discuss female sovereignty, reclaiming our life force, cervical wellness and self-healing. Denell walks us through her unique and powerful life story and journe...

​ This week I sit down with Kelly Lindsey; Author, Body Mind Therapist, Yoga and Meditation Teacher and Founder of Dakini Meditative . Kelly and I talk about what it means to live with an open heart by highlighting this central topic of her new book; "The Four Immeasurables." Kelly shares two key ideas for those just starting out on the spiritual path—first to cast a wide net and secondly to trust...

This week I sit down with Carol Bustamante, Intuitive, Spiritual Counselor and Teacher. Carol shares her life's work and passion for helping people see themselves and others in their wholeness, she shares why all learning is sacred, and reminds the audience that we don't have to wait until tragedy strikes to shift, change and evolve. We can do it now by grounding ourselves deeply in the moment and...

​ This week on the show I sit down to talk to transpersonal psychotherapist and non-dual teacher Bonnie Greenwell. Bonnie is a successful author who's work focuses on spiritual awakening, Kundalini, and the inward journey. Bonnie walks us through her spiritual history and we discuss the many types of spiritual awakenings. She defines for the audience Kundalini and non-duality and how they are two...

​ This week I sit down with Liliana Barzola Entrepreneur, Writer, Spiritual Intuitive, and Healer. Liliana discusses her personal spiritual journey and unique family history. She defines for the audience what it means to open up energetically to the world around you, and what steps you can take to create safe boundaries for yourself while maintaining an open heart. Liliana puts a fine point on the...

Today I am joined by Jaclyn Johnston, Author, manifesting coach and CEO of Manifest It. Jaclyn and I discuss getting out of her own way, manifesting her dreams in spite of her depression & anxiety. She shares advice about how to surrender when you want to manifest the right relationship for you. To find out more about Jaclyn head over to her website and follow her on Instagram @journalgirljaclyn  ...

Today I sit down to talk to Stephen McManus. Buddhist teacher, healer, and director of Three Jewels New York City . Stephen and I discuss his journey towards Buddhism and he shares a significant life event that drew him deeper into spirituality and Buddhism. Stephen is passionate about creating sustainable inner peace, he shares what this means and how each one of us can find a way to integrate pe...

Today I sit down with Elena Solano, licensed therapist, writer and healer. Elena shares her spiritual journey and what Echkart Tolle taught her about the ego and pain body. We discuss what happens to us physically, mentally and emotionally when we start to change and integrate new beliefs. We share our stories of loving oneself and surviving religious trauma. To find out more about Elena head over...

Sarah Matthews is a former financial planner, holds a degree in Economics and Finance and an advanced degree of Financial Planning. She is an NLP Practitioner and a Money mindset coach. Sarah talks about creating core values and direction for your abundance. Doing this opens you up and let's the universe knows you're ready to receive more because you have a plan and purpose that fits with your fin...

Today I am joined by Lindsay Banks, Author of "A Gentle Hug for the Soul" Lindsay shares the story of her awakening, the spiritual tools she uses to sustain her practices and the inspiration for her first book. Lindsay also gives the audience insights about moving through "the dark night of the soul" and what that experience can teach you along your spiritual journey. To find out more about Lindsa...

Today on I'm Awake! Now What? Podcast, your host Krista Xiomara sits down with Jeroen de Wit--Spiritual Psychologist, Art Therapist, Reiki Healer and Past Life Regression Practitioner. His life work is centered around empowering people to live authentically through his healing modalities. We discuss Jeroen's spiritual path and how he fully embodied his being on his spiritual journey. Jeroen walks...

This Sunday I sit down with Lauryn Miranda, Visionary Leader, Healer, Spiritual Teacher, Liberation Adovacate, Podcaster and Doula. We discuss her spiritual journey and current life path that is centered around justice, womb sovereignty, teaching children resiliency, and healing the individual for the liberation of the collective. We walk through tackling our own internal healing and how to tap in...

Today I sit down with Susan Piver. Susan is  a New York Times bestselling author, practicing Buddhist, meditation teacher and Founder of the Open Heart Project, the worlds largest virtual mindfulness community.  I am delighted to be in her company as we discuss her book "The Four Noble Truths About Love: Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Relationships" Susan and I discuss her life journey, finding Buddhi...

Today's episode features Kerrian Fournier, CEO of Vybrante Ventures , a heart focused human capital consulting business that specializing in coaching within all levels and industries. Kerrian and I discuss how she transitioned from Wall Street to one on one coaching. Kerrian coined the term "trinity of traumas" and she shares with the audience her traumas and suffering awaken her. Follow Kerrian o...

The tagline for the podcast is "Life, Love, Laughter & Enlightenment" What's a spiritual and personal growth development story if you can't look back and laugh at yourself? Sometimes we can get too serious on this path, so it was important for me to weave in laughter into all these episodes. Enjoy this re-run episode with the hilarious Tyson Faifer who is an actor, model, entrepreneur and comedian...

It's been 2 years since I started this wild ride of creating an audio community built to support anyone on the spiritual and personal development path. Today's episode is a look back on my first episode with one of the women who helped me birth my own enlightenment--Deborah Low Cano. Deborah's life story and journey through awakening is complicated, beautiful and inspiring. I am forever grateful t...

I am joined by Billy Lee Myers, Jr. and Sonya Benjamin. Billy is a licensed and practicing Spiritual Psychologist and he is also my podcast co-producer. Sonya Benjamin is a Spiritual Body worker, Intuitive and Healer who joins us for a round table discussion focusing on ones life and evolution on the spiritual path. In the vain of this podcast's mission and vision to continue to support the spirit...

I'm Awake! Now What? LIVE Podcast episode from Austin, Texas with your host Krista Xiomara answering listener questions!!!    Catch the LIVE version of this podcast on I'm Awake! Now What? Facebook P age   This weeks podcast episode was sponsored by Saged : Saged is a spiritual community based app, that provides you with the support and tools you need to sustain your spirituality and daily practic...