WAKE UP! with Joni

Joni Caldwell Lerner: Leadership and Life Strategist Coach
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"WAKE UP! with Joni" where ancient wisdom meets modern purpose. This is a podcast for soul-led leaders, seekers, and spiritual rebels- We are devoted to conversations that ignite your inner knowing and elevate and explore what it means to lead with soul—in your relationships, career, health, and healing journey. From sacred embodiment to conscious communication, spiritual entrepreneurship to elder wisdom, you'll find guidance, stories, and truth-telling from fellow wisdom-keepers walking the path. Music by Sounds of Sion https://soundcloud.com/soundsofsion Vocals Stella Smyth

  1. 3 Sept

    Coffee with John & Joni 3: Understanding The Four Agreements — A Path to Freedom, Choice & Personal Power

    What if love doesn't require attachment? What if grief doesn't have to become suffering? And what if discernment—not judgment—is what actually protects our peace? In this episode of Coffee with John & Joni, John English and Joni Lerner respond to a thoughtful listener question about several powerful Toltec concepts before diving deeply into Don Miguel Ruiz's The Four Agreements. Together, they explore: • Attachment vs. Love — the difference between unconditional love and the expectations, conditions, and stories we attach to relationships. • Suffering vs. Grief — how grief can become an expression of how deeply we love rather than another story about what has happened to us. • Judgment vs. Discernment — moving away from making people or situations "good" or "bad" and instead asking a much more useful question: Do I want this in my life? Then John and Joni unpack the Four Agreements: Don't Take Anything Personally Other people do what they do for their own reasons. Their projections don't have to become our reality. Don't Make Assumptions Our minds create stories based on our filters and beliefs. What happens when we stop pretending we know how things will turn out? Be Impeccable With Your Word The words we speak to others—and the words we speak to ourselves—have power. What would change if we became kinder to our own internal dialogue? Always Do Your Best Your best changes from day to day. Letting go of perfectionism and simply showing up fully can free us from the "shoulda, coulda, woulda" cycle. At the heart of this conversation is a simple but powerful invitation: Stop. Look. Choose. Pause. Become aware of what is happening. Notice the story you're telling yourself. And then choose how you want to participate in your own life. If you're ready to explore these teachings more deeply, join John and Joni at Paradise Ranch Retreat in Trinidad, Colorado, or explore Joni's book, STOP LOOK CHOOSE: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom. 🌿 Retreats & workshops: paradiseranchretreat.com ☕ Podcast & resources: wakeupwithjoni.com 📖 STOP LOOK CHOOSE: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom: https://www.amazon.com/Stop-Look-Choose-Journey-Freedom/dp/B0D8RWF251

  2. 13 Aug

    Are You Giving Away Your Power? The 4 Practices That Create Freedom | Coffee with John & Joni #2

    What if the things causing you the most suffering are also the places where you're giving away your power? In this second episode of Coffee with John & Joni, we go deeper into the Toltec understanding of power and explore the Four Practices of Power: non-attachment, non-judgment, non-suffering, and walking in beauty. John English, bestselling author and longtime teacher of the practical Toltec Path of Freedom, explains how these four practices can transform the way we experience relationships, challenges, decisions, and everyday life. We talk about: • How attachment creates expectations—and suffering • The difference between connection and attachment • Why letting go doesn't mean giving up • How non-judgment opens the door to discernment • Why the need to be right creates conflict • How to distinguish physical pain from emotional suffering • Why talking about our challenges can help us see more clearly • What it means to "walk in beauty" • How the Four Practices connect with The Four Agreements • How to use these teachings as practical tools rather than simply ideas Joni also shares personal stories about relationships, people-pleasing, learning discernment, and discovering the freedom that comes from no longer needing to be right. These are the kinds of conversations John and Joni have been having over coffee for years. Now they're inviting you into the conversation. And perhaps the most important invitation from today's conversation is this: Dare to believe that you are so much more than you ever dared to dream—and that walking in beauty is your birthright. The next Coffee with John & Joni conversation will explore The Four Agreements and how they can be applied to everyday life. Learn more about coaching, retreats, and Warrior's Gate 1: Seeing the Dream at ParadiseRanchRetreat.com.

  3. 5 Aug

    Coffee with John & Joni #1: What Is True Power? Ancient Toltec Wisdom for Everyday Life

    What if everything you've been taught about power is backwards? In the very first episode of Coffee with John & Joni, we explore one of the most misunderstood concepts in personal growth: Power. Most people think power means control, dominance, or getting others to do what they want. Ancient Toltec wisdom teaches something radically different. True power is unconditional love in motion—the creative force flowing through every thought, feeling, and action. Together we explore: • Why power isn't about controlling others • How your thoughts create more of what you focus on • What it really means to live impeccably • Why regret and self-judgment diminish your personal power • Practical ways to reconnect with your highest self • Ancient Toltec principles that can transform your relationships, leadership, and daily life This conversation is the first of many authentic morning coffee discussions between husband and wife, teachers and lifelong students of the Toltec Path. Join us as we explore timeless wisdom and practical tools for living with greater freedom, awareness, and purpose. If this episode inspires you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Learn more: 🌿 WakeUpWithJoni.com 🌿 ParadiseRanchRetreat.com Joni's Book: STOP LOOK CHOOSE: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom John's Books: The Little Book on Relationship or The Shift Remember... You are so much more than you've ever been told, taught, or even dared to dream.

  4. 30 Jul

    From Fear to Freedom: Reclaiming Your Spiritual Power with David Hulse

    For centuries, many of us have inherited spiritual beliefs without ever asking whether they truly resonate with our hearts. What happens when we begin asking deeper questions? In this thought-provoking conversation, I sit down with spiritual teacher, minister, and founder of the Academy for Spiritual Awakening, David Hulse, to explore what it means to move beyond fear-based religion into a direct experience of the Divine. Together we discuss: ✨ The difference between religion and spirituality ✨ Why awakening often begins with discomfort ✨ Childhood beliefs that quietly shape our lives ✨ Healing emotional and energetic patterns ✨ Why breakdowns often precede breakthroughs ✨ Divine consciousness versus ego consciousness ✨ The hidden wisdom behind ancient spiritual teachings ✨ How love—not fear—becomes the foundation for true transformation Whether you come from a religious background, consider yourself spiritual but not religious, or are simply searching for greater peace and authenticity, this conversation invites you to explore your own inner knowing with curiosity and compassion. Guest: David Hulse Learn more: DavidHulse.com Host: Joni Caldwell Lerner wakeupwithjoni.com Joni's Book - "STOP LOOK CHOOSE: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom"

  5. 16 Jul

    Stop Proving Yourself: The Freedom of Being Fully You | Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine

    Have you ever wondered if everyone else got the handbook for life except you? Even the most successful leaders often struggle with self-doubt, perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the nagging fear that someone will discover they're not as capable as they appear. In this powerful conversation, I sit down with executive coach and conflict analyst Dr. Liz DuBois Erskine to explore why so many high performers feel like imposters—and why the answer isn't becoming more qualified. It's becoming more authentic. Together we explore: • Why imposter syndrome isn't a sign you're failing • The hidden relationship between perfectionism and safety • How our childhood stories become the "belief containers" that shape our lives • Why feelings are not facts • The surprising connection between conflict, trauma, and leadership • How to stop seeking validation and start trusting yourself • What it really means to be "all of yourself, all of the time" If you've ever felt like you needed to earn your worth, prove yourself, or become someone else before living the life you're called to live, this conversation is for you. Dr. Liz reminds us that authentic leadership begins the moment we stop making life about ourselves and start focusing on the unique contribution only we can make. If this episode resonates with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that they are already enough. Where to find Dr. Liz: https://drlizdubois.com/ linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bizdrliz/ Insta: @thedrliz Where to find Joni: paradiseranchretreat.com wakeupwithjoni.com @wakeupwithjoni Book: STOP LOOK CHOOSE: Your Journey to Peace and Freedon

  6. 9 Jul

    When Fear Gets Loud: Reclaiming Your Inner Voice with Martina Tisljar

    In a world filled with noise, opinions, and endless demands on our attention, how do we reconnect with our own inner knowing? In this deeply nourishing conversation, I sit down with Martina Tisljar, founder of MediTap™, speaker, Angel Intuitive, and EFT and Matrix Reimprinting Master Trainer. After a life-altering medical misdiagnosis nearly cost her life, Martina was forced to confront a profound question: What happens when we ignore our inner voice? Together, we explore why so many of us override our intuition, how fear and emotional overwhelm disconnect us from ourselves, and practical ways to regulate our nervous systems so we can make decisions from clarity rather than pressure. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why intuition gets drowned out by fear and conditioning • The hidden cost of living by "should" and "must" • EFT tapping and emotional regulation explained simply • How Matrix Reimprinting helps release old emotional patterns • Why silence, nature, and stillness are essential for healing • The surprising role humility and surrender play in transformation • How to build lasting self-trust in an uncertain world • Why there is nothing wrong with you—and you are never alone This conversation is an invitation to slow down, listen deeply, and remember the wisdom that has always lived within you. Connect with Martina: https://divineselfawakening.com/ insta: https://www.instagram.com/martina_tisljar/ linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martina-tisljar-905327a4/ facebook: https://www.facebook.com/martina.tisljar9 youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZymITCkbeQ wake up with joni youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIxgP6c8jrQ Connect with Joni: www.wakeupwithjoni.com www.paradiseranchretreat.com Joni's Book: https://www.amazon.com/stop-look-choose-journey-freedom/dp/b0d8rwf251

  7. 23 Jun

    From Head to Heart: The Frequency of an Authentic Life with Sigmar Berg

    In this episode of Wake Up! with Joni, I sit down with entrepreneur, author, and frequency pioneer Sigmar Berg—known to many as "Mr. Frequency"—to explore the fascinating connection between breath, vibration, heart coherence, and human potential. Together we discuss how conscious breathing can regulate the nervous system, why living from the heart creates a different experience of life than living solely from the mind, and how authenticity may be one of the highest frequencies we can embody. Sigmar shares his personal journey from Austria to creating the Love Tuner, a simple tool designed to combine breathwork and sound frequency to help people quickly return to the present moment. In this conversation, we explore: • The connection between breathwork and nervous system regulation • Heart coherence and why it matters • How frequency influences our emotional and energetic state • The role of gratitude in raising our vibration • Authenticity as a pathway to wholeness • Practical ways to become more present and grounded • Why sustaining growth requires lifestyle alignment Whether you're new to breathwork or have been walking a conscious path for years, this episode offers practical insights for living with greater awareness, peace, and vitality. Connect with Sigmar Berg or get his book and the Lovetuner: https://lovetuner.com Connect with Joni: https://wakeupwithjoni.com Get Joni's book: STOP LOOK CHOOSE: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom Retreats: https://paradiseranchretreat.com

  8. 2 Jun

    The Wake-Up Hidden Inside Heartbreak, Trauma & Toxic Relationships with Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards

    Welcome to Wake Up! with Joni, the podcast where embodied consciousness meets leadership through awareness — awakening lived, not theorized. What happens when heartbreak cracks open the identity you spent a lifetime building? In this deeply honest, funny, and transformational conversation, Joni sits down with Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards — spiritual counselor, speaker, and author of The Venus Flytrap — to explore trauma, toxic relationships, reinvention, emotional healing, and the awakening that can emerge from life's darkest nights. After childhood trauma, psychiatric hospitalization, addiction, multiple marriages, and profound emotional collapse, Steven shares the wisdom he gained through heartbreak, obsession, boundaries, healing, and remembering who he truly is. Together, Joni and Steven unpack: ✨ Why we repeat relationship patterns ✨ The hidden gifts inside heartbreak and emotional pain ✨ Trauma, triggers, and emotional healing ✨ Why "toxic" relationships may actually be teachers ✨ The power of boundaries and vulnerability ✨ Attachment, identity, and freedom ✨ Why we keep running — and what happens when we stop ✨ Remembering who you really are beneath the pain This episode is filled with humor, truth, compassion, and powerful perspective shifts for anyone navigating heartbreak, reinvention, trauma, or personal awakening. Connect with Dr. Stephen Paul Edwards 📖 The Venus Flytrap 🌐 VFT23.com 🎙 The Venus Flytrap Podcast Website: https://vft23.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephen_sapereaude/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seemiracles/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vft23_official?lang=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575468609762 X: https://x.com/Stephen_Edwardz 📖 Stephen's channeled book: Communioncating With God Connect with Joni 🌐 Wake Up With Joni: WakeUpWithJoni.com 🌿 Solo & Couples Retreats: Paradise Ranch Retreats 📖 Book: Stop, Look, Choose: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom If this conversation moved you, please subscribe, rate, review, and share it with someone you love. Beautiful humans — it's your turn to wake up and live your most alive lives.

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"WAKE UP! with Joni" where ancient wisdom meets modern purpose. This is a podcast for soul-led leaders, seekers, and spiritual rebels- We are devoted to conversations that ignite your inner knowing and elevate and explore what it means to lead with soul—in your relationships, career, health, and healing journey. From sacred embodiment to conscious communication, spiritual entrepreneurship to elder wisdom, you'll find guidance, stories, and truth-telling from fellow wisdom-keepers walking the path. Music by Sounds of Sion https://soundcloud.com/soundsofsion Vocals Stella Smyth

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  • Creator
    Joni Caldwell Lerner: Leadership and Life Strategist Coach
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    200
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    WAKE UP! with Joni

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