Wake Up Your Soul With Andrea Lynn

What happens to your mind after your body has been through repeated medical crises? For heart transplant survivor Jay Waddell, nearly two and a half years post-transplant, the answer looked like a surprise CMV hospitalization, a misdiagnosis at a local ER, two weeks inpatient — and then his longest hike in 19 years. In this episode, host Andrea opens up about taking a health break from the podcast...

Given 10 Years to Live, Still Here 23 Years Later: Peter McLaughlin on Leukemia, Stress, and Healing Beyond the Diagnosis In 2003, Peter McLaughlin — a former volunteer firefighter and EMT — went in for a routine blood test and walked out with a leukemia diagnosis and a prognosis of about 10 years to live. He had no symptoms. He felt fine. And yet the numbers told a different story. Twenty-three y...

She Survived a Decade of Domestic Violence — Then Guillain-Barré Paralyzed Her: Jennifer Perri on Resilience and Reinvention What do you do when you survive one unsurvivable thing — and then life hands you another? That is the question at the heart of this conversation with reinvention strategist Jennifer Perri, and her answer will stay with you long after this episode ends. Jennifer grew up watch...

Wrongfully Convicted at 17: Jeff Deskovic on False Confessions, DNA Exoneration, and Turning 16 Years of Injustice Into Life Purpose What happens when the justice system fails a teenager so completely that he loses 16 years of his life — and then chooses to spend his freedom fighting for others? That is the story of Jeff Deskovic, and it is one of the most powerful conversations I have ever had on...

Why are our dogs and cats dying younger today despite having access to more diagnostics and medications than ever before? As a mom who fights every day for my kids' health so they never have to live the life I’ve had to, I realized I needed to start fighting just as hard for my pets. In this episode of Wake Up Your Soul, I sit down with world-renowned holistic veterinarian and nine-time bests...

Is your dog aging, struggling with cognitive decline, or dealing with chronic inflammation — and conventional veterinary medicine isn't giving you answers? In this eye-opening episode of Wake Up Your Soul , Andrea sits down with Angela Ardolino — plant-and-fungi clinician, senior dog rescue advocate, and hemp and medicinal mushroom expert — to expose what most vets and doctors are never taugh...

Did you know that human trafficking is happening right in our own backyards, and that 92% of people being prostituted desperately want out? In this eye-opening episode of Wake Up Your Soul , Andrea sits down with Dan Emr, founder of Worthwhile, to shatter the misconceptions surrounding human trafficking and survivor recovery in the U.S. Dan reveals the dark reality of familial trafficking and expl...

Is your child struggling to read, or are you wondering if their school is actually using the right methods to teach them? In this episode of Wake Up Your Soul , Andrea sits down with Jessica Reid Sliwerski—a former teacher, literacy leader, breast cancer survivor, and the founder of Ignite Reading. Jess shares her fearless mission to ensure every child learns to read on time using the "scienc...

How do you rebuild your identity when a single split-second decision changes your body and your life forever? On this gripping episode of Wake Up Your Soul, Andrea Lynn sits down with attorney and athlete Erik Johnson to recount his harrowing 2015 canyoneering accident at Pepperwood Creek Falls. After relying on outdated route information and anchoring to a dry-rooted tree, the anchor failed, send...

How do you rebuild your identity when the only life you’ve ever known is suddenly taken away? On this inspiring episode of Wake Up Your Soul, Andrea Lynn sits down with British Army veteran and Invictus Games Gold Medalist, David Jarvis. When David faced a sudden medical discharge in 2021, he lost more than just his military career—he lost his sense of self. But when a shocking Type 1 Diabetes dia...

How do you rebuild your life when your own mind—and a devastating accident—try to break you? On this deeply moving episode of Wake Up Your Soul, Andrea Lynn sits down with author and speaker Carolyn Skowron. For years, Carolyn struggled in silence with a Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD)—a condition that left her highly verbal but battling severe anxiety, depression, isolation, and bullying. Afte...

How do you protect your child from online predators, unsafe sleepovers, and grooming behaviors in today's digital world? On this episode of Wake Up Your Soul, Andrea Lynn sits down with bestselling author and educator Kimberly King to tackle the hardest—but most important—conversations parents need to have. Kimberly shares the deeply personal motivation behind her bestselling books, I Said No...

How can looking at the actual sky help you find your life purpose in a noisy, chaotic world? On this episode of Wake Up Your Soul, Andrea Lynn sits down with astrologer Athen Chimenti to explore how "True Sky" astrology can be a profound tool for personal growth and healing. Unlike mainstream seasonal zodiacs, True Sky astrology looks at the actual constellations, which might completely...

How do you transform unimaginable grief into a life of profound purpose? On this episode of Wake Up Your Soul , Andrea Lynn sits down with national radio host and motivational speaker Scott Tavlin to explore his incredible healing journey and trauma recovery after losing his mother at just 24 years old. Supported by his radio community, Scott shares how he channeled his pain into impactful service...

In this episode of Wake Up Your Soul, host Andrea Lynn dives deep into CJ Stasik's powerful healing journey and trauma recovery after experiencing CEO burnout. CJ shares her path from a life that looked successful to one filled with misalignment and the courage it took to make bold moves toward personal growth and soul alignment. She discusses overcoming challenges such as a failing marriage...

Can you overcome a violent childhood, addiction, and homelessness to build a life of true purpose? Ken Miller shares his incredible healing journey from unimaginable trauma to lasting sobriety and successful entrepreneurship. On this episode of Wake Up Your Soul , Andrea Lynn sits down with Ken Miller (63) to discuss his path to trauma recovery and personal growth. Growing up biracial and spending...

In this episode of Wake Up Your Soul, host Andrea Lynn welcomes Army veteran Ben Boyle to share his inspiring healing journey from military life through trauma recovery and the pursuit of personal growth. Ben reveals how chronic medical crises and family hardships led him to seek new avenues for overcoming challenges, ultimately discovering the power of digital marketing and affiliate marketing to...

K9 Commander Chris Bingham reveals the incredible story of how he saved his partner, K9 Tambo , from aggressive hemangiosarcoma cancer. In this emotional episode of Wake Up Your Soul , we explore the deep bond between a handler and his dog, and how Chris turned a "mislabeled" misfit dog into a miracle survivor. If you love dogs, are battling pet cancer , or are on a journey of healing fr...

On Wake Up Your Soul with Andrea Lynn, Luke Mickelson shares his healing journey from an identity and faith crisis toward a life dedicated to service and personal growth. Motivated by the traumatic revelation of widespread child bedlessness in his community, Luke founded Sleep in Heavenly Peace, transforming local efforts into a global movement that has built over 370,000 beds across more than 400...

In this deeply moving episode of Wake Up Your Soul with Andrea Lynn, Food Network chef and Bravo personality Chef Penny Davidi shares her profound healing journey after losing her beloved daughter Sophia to brain cancer. Penny opens up about trauma recovery and overcoming challenges faced throughout Sophia's illness, from diagnosis to her passing, emphasizing the importance of faith and resil...

In this insightful episode of Wake Up Your Soul with Andrea, psychotherapist Ektha Aggarwal and Andrea explore the healing journey through the 'messy middle' of spiritual awakening. They dive deep into trauma recovery and the personal growth that unfolds when the nervous system expresses itself, often bringing anxiety and emotional upheaval. Learn why this phase of spiritual awakening fe...

In this impactful episode of 'Wake Up Your Soul with Andrea,' host Andrea Lynn explores the critical topic of child protection and child safety with advocate Jeremy Indika. Sharing his personal healing journey from childhood sexual abuse, Jeremy sheds light on the signs parents need to recognize to safeguard their children from predators. They discuss the challenges of trauma recovery an...

How do you find light when you are surrounded by darkness? For Bill Newgent, the path to spiritual freedom led through the doors of a jail cell. In this deeply moving episode of Wake Up Your Soul , Andrea sits down with author and spiritual guide Bill Newgent to explore his extraordinary journey from a tumultuous childhood and the grip of alcoholism to a profound spiritual awakening. Bill opens up...

What does it take to protect the world’s most famous people? And more importantly, how can you use those same skills to protect yourself and your family? In this powerful episode of Wake Up Your Soul , Andrea sits down with Dene Josham , a former Royal Marine Commando and elite celebrity bodyguard who has protected A-list stars like Brad Pitt , Angelina Jolie , and Russell Crowe . But Dene’s story...

Olympian Carrie Bates shares her heartfelt healing journey beyond the glare of gold medals in this powerful episode of Wake Up Your Soul. Join Andrea Lynn as she uncovers Carrie's raw and remarkable story of trauma recovery from addiction and identity struggles following her Olympic career. Carrie opens up about overcoming the challenges of elite sports retirement, battling post-Olympic depre...