The Radiate Wellness Podcast

What if white light could help quiet the mind, spark profound insight, and reconnect you with your true self? In this week's conversation, Christi sits down with the newest Radiate Wellness teammate and Lucia N⁰03 Light practitioner Stacy L. Gonzalez to explore the science, history, and transformative potential of the Lucia Light. Inspired by research into near-death experiences and altered states...

Raised in Ukraine under the Soviet Union's atheistic, engineering-minded culture, Alexandra "Sasha" Tarakanov Plax never expected to dedicate her life to exploring consciousness, past lives, and the soul. Yet a series of profound personal experiences led her beyond the limits of logic and into a decade-long career as a clinical hypnotist and one of the highest-level practitioners of Dolores Cannon...

In this week's episode of the Radiate Wellness Podcast, Elizabeth Gaines shares her personal journey from severe burnout and chronic fatigue to becoming a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition practitioner. Together, we explore the science of stress, cortisol, functional lab testing, nervous system overload, boundaries, sleep hygiene, and the hidden ways modern life depletes our vitality. Elizabeth expl...

In this episode of the Radiate Wellness Podcast, host Christi Clemons Hoffman welcomes her friend and fellow Kansas Citian Chris Thompson—known online as Waking Up Christopher . Chris shares his extraordinary journey of spiritual awakening, healing childhood wounds, overcoming grief and fear of death, and embracing radical transformation through art, music, and consciousness work. From a life-chan...

What does it really mean to be a “better man” in today’s world—and how does that create a better world for all of us? In this thought-provoking episode of The Radiate Wellness Podcast, host Christi Clemons Hoffman sits down with author, speaker, and host of Guys Guys Radio, Robert Manni , for a wide-ranging conversation on modern masculinity, personal growth, and conscious living. Together, they e...

In this episode of the Radiate Wellness Podcast, we're talking with Heather, the newest practitioner at Radiate Wellness, and we’re diving into all the really cool (and honestly, super relaxing) work she does. We talk a lot about sound healing—crystal and Tibetan bowls, gongs, tuning forks—and what it actually feels like to be in a session (hint: it’s amazing). Heather explains how sound and vibra...

Explore the mysteries of death, dying, and the afterlife in this week’s episode of the Radiate Wellness Podcast. ICU physician Dr. Adam Rizvi shares profound real-life experiences from the frontlines of critical care, including witnessing hundreds of deaths, near-death experiences (NDEs), and unexplainable spiritual phenomena. Discover how death may not be the end, but a transformative transition...

Bryan DeFlores had a normal life (and was a truck driver) who had an amazing awakening experience that transformed his life in every way.  After this experience, he became psychic overnight and started channeling artwork and information from extraterrestrials, angels and other beings of light. Bryan also has the ability to see people’s past lives and do destiny readings. He has daily communication...

What do astrology, archetypes, tarot symbolism, and past lives all have in common? In this episode of the Radiate Wellness Podcast, host Christi Clemons Hoffman sits down with astrologer and author Carmen Turner Schott to explore how zodiac archetypes can reveal powerful insights about your soul’s journey. We discuss Turner-Schott's newest book, Astrology’s Zodiac Archetypes: Using Your Sixth Sens...

In this episode, we welcome intuitive guide and author Rachael Schmidt to discuss her book, COMMON SIXTH SENSE: Unleash Your Most Authentic Connected Life. Rachael shares how intuition isn’t a rare or mystical gift reserved for a select few—it’s a natural sense we all have, waiting to be recognized and trusted. Together, we explore how to identify your inner signals, quiet self-doubt, and strength...

In this episode of the Radiate Wellness Podcast, host Christi welcomes mystic, author, and podcaster Casie Halseth for a deep, fascinating conversation about intuition, otherworldly perception, and reclaiming the word 'abomination'. Casey shares the powerful origin story behind her Abomination Born book series, rooted in lifelong spiritual sight, ancestral lineage, and lived experience between wor...

In this inspiring episode of the Radiate Wellness Podcast, host Christi Clemons Hoffman welcomes back mindfulness teacher and former monk Donald Altman to explore the power of reflection, presence, and inner awareness. They dive into Donald’s new book, Simply Mindful Reflections: 101 Daily Reflections for Joy, Hope, and Healing, and discuss how short, practical reflections can help calm stress, bu...

In this episode, Christi welcomes Kris Barney, Executive Director of the Miranda Faith Foundation, community advocate with the Domestic Abuse Resistance Team in Ruston, Louisiana, and a survivor of domestic violence and stalking whose story reshaped her life. After the heartbreaking murder of her three-year-old daughter Miranda, Kris transformed grief into purpose, becoming a national voice for vi...

Join Christi as she sits down with Stanislav “Stan” Mace, host of the Paranormal Perspectives Podcast and author of the upcoming book Paranormality: Normalizing the Paranormal. Stan shares the life-altering childhood accident that led to an extraordinary out-of-body and near-death experience—one that opened his awareness to realities beyond the physical world. Kieran Stanislaw Mace is from Oxford,...

In this episode of the Radiate Wellness Podcast, host Christi Clemons Hoffman sits down with acclaimed filmmaker and author Peter Rader, co-creator of the documentary My Father, The Healer. Together, they explore how conscious creativity—through film, storytelling, and art—can become a powerful tool for healing generational trauma, expanding awareness, and fostering spiritual growth. Peter shares...

In this episode of the Radiate Wellness Podcast, Christi welcomes Sue Bushell—multi-award-winning writer, longtime yogini, and author of Radiant Bliss: A Transformative Yoga Journey for the Modern Soul. With more than 25 years of dedicated practice and deep training in Dru Yoga, Ashtanga, and meditation, Sue brings a rare blend of wisdom, warmth, and grounded spirituality. Together, they explore h...

Discover the Inner Heart of Reiki with Frans Stiene, internationally respected teacher, author, and co-founder of the International House of Reiki and the Shibumi International Reiki Association. Since the early 2000s, Frans has been a leading influence on global Reiki research and practice, helping students reconnect with the authentic Japanese roots of Reiki as a spiritual path and a way of life...

Flying Saucers, Unidentified Flying Objects, Unidentified Anomalous Objects, Foo Fighters, Ghost Rockets, Phantom Airships, Chariots of the Gods—whatever you call them, strange things have haunted our skies since the dawn of time. Are they invaders from outer space as imagined in Hollywood movies? Are they the product of psychological, sociological, and cultural factors? Are they non-terrestrial i...

Lisa Tahir, author of The Chiron Effect: Healing Our Core Wounds through Astrology, Empathy, and Self-Forgiveness, is from New Orleans, where she became a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in 2000. She expanded her practice to Los Angeles in 2014, and attained her second LCSW license in California in 2016. She is additionally certified in EMDR level I, Reiki level II, and as a Thought Coach through...

Ever wonder why astrology feels so accurate? In her newest book, Your Astrological Energy: Maximize the Power of Your Birth Chart, Carmen Turner-Schott reveals how to tap into the energetic forces in your chart to heal, transform, and build resilience. Discover the core energies of all twelve sun signs, how planets express themselves through each sign, and the powerful influence of houses and tran...

Steve Burgess never expected to become one of the world’s most experienced hypnotherapists and past life regression specialists—but fate had other plans. What began as an unexpected detour became a lifelong journey into the subconscious, where healing often transcends time and space. With more than 15,000 therapy sessions, Steve has seen the power of regression therapy to uncover emotional root ca...

Discover the inspiring journey of Melinda Lee, author of Rebel Hugger, as she shares the power of hugs, healing, and belonging. In this episode, Melinda opens up about her path of self-love, authenticity, and spiritual growth, blending her work as a Healing Touch for Animals® practitioner and certified BARE coach with her heartfelt mission to create a world of worthiness and connection. In this ep...

Radiate The Word with Rev. Lynn Ann LaBorde. Rev. LaBorde is a gifted psychic medium and the Founder of Sohmalife Sanctuary, where she serves as a Transformational Alchemist. With over 40 years of experience in metaphysical practices—including advanced Pranic healing, hypnotherapy, and Reiki—Lynn helps individuals transmute struggles into spiritual growth and enlightenment. She is the author of Ch...

Retired Detective Justin Boardman spent 15 years in law enforcement with Utah's West Valley City Police Department, including seven years in the Special Victim’s Unit. During that time, he conducted nearly 300 forensic interviews with child victims and 140 interviews with adult sexual assault survivors. Justin co-authored a groundbreaking Trauma-Informed Victim Interview Protocol (with Donna Kelly...

In this fascinating episode, Christi talks with Simon Bown, author of Verified Near-Death Experiences: Proof of an Afterlife, regression hypnotherapist, and host of two popular podcasts. They dive into verifiable NDEs—cases where experiencers report events later confirmed as accurate—offering compelling evidence for life beyond death. Simon shares stories of consciousness traveling miles away from...