I'm Awake! Now What‪?‬ LightCasting

Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break, and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations!
 
This week I sit down with Meagan O'Nan. Meagan opens up about going on a spiritual expedition to find her spiritual home after coming out. She shares her wisdom about shedding labels and the identities society puts on us. She talks about how vulnerability starts with honesty and how when we are vulnerable, we give permission to those around us to be vulnerable in return. She ends with important points on self-acceptance, courage, and healing through telling our stories. Meagan O’Nan is an award-winning author and award-winning inspirational speaker. She is the author of the award-winning book, “Creating Your Heaven on Earth,” and “Courage: Agreeing to Disagree Is Not Enough.” Her third book, "Held and Free," was published in April 2023.
 
Meagan is passionate about creating peace in the world through her writing, speaking, and interactions with others. Join her on a journey on sharing how vulnerable storytelling can change community and family narratives. To find out more about Meagan O'Nan, head over to her website https://www.meaganonan.com/
 
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Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

Trigger Warning: This episode contains highly sensitive topics related to suicide, death, and traumatic greif that may be triggering to some individuals. (Beginning at minute 52:00) 
 
This Sunday, I sat down with Singer, Author, and Sound Healer Jeralyn Glass to discuss her work in sound healing and the transformative power of music. She shares her personal journey in music, from Broadway to sound healing, and how she discovered the healing potential of crystal singing bowls. Jeralyn explains how sound healing can help release stuck energy and emotions, and how it can be used in various medical and therapeutic settings. She also discusses her upcoming book, 'Sacred Vibrations: The Transformative Power of Crystalline Sound and Music', which explores the use of intentional sound vibration for personal transformation. She shares her personal journey of discovering the healing power of sound and how it has transformed her life. Jeralyn explains the science behind sound healing and the various ways in which it can be used to promote healing and well-being. She also discusses the future of sound healing and its potential to be integrated into mainstream medicine. The conversation concludes with a beautiful sound bath and meditation.
 
Jeralyn Glass is an internationally acclaimed singer, musician, and leader in the field of sound healing who has been sharing the gift of music medicine with the world for decades. She began her career on Broadway and has sung on opera and concert stages around the globe. Jeralyn offers a unique alchemical blend of music, meditation, and high vibrational sound. Merging quantum science, bioenergetics, and crystalline singing bowls, Jeralyn helps people facilitate healing and transformation with the power of music and sacred frequencies that nourish our bodies, connect us with our hearts, and awaken our consciousness. Jeralyn created the educational platform, The Sacred Science of Sound® with its app Source.
To find out more about Jeralyn, and to purchase her book or oracle card deck head over to her website. 
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Podcast Production:
Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast 

This Sunday I sat down with Author and Ayurvedic doctor, Sweta Vikram to talk about her new book "The Loss that Binds Us." Sweta discusses how there is no hierarchy in grief. She shares ideas and tools for navigating grief when you had a complicated or strained relationship. Sweta reminds the audience, that managing our grief requires balance and self-awareness. Sweat emphasizes the important of self-honesty when interacting with our grief, and she says "being honest about your grief will help you heal."
 
 
Sweta Srivastava Vikram is a dedicated Doctor of Ayurveda, a globally renowned speaker, and an acclaimed author of 14 best-selling books. As a reputable authority on health and wellness, Sweta, who holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Communications from Columbia University, wholeheartedly dedicates herself to promoting and teaching a holistic approach to creativity, productivity, health, and nutrition.  Sweta’s newest book, "The Loss That Binds Us," released on April 2, 2024, through Loving Healing Press, isa  heartfelt guide through grief. With profound wisdom and a compassionate touch, this beautifully crafted manual offers solace, comfort, and inspiration when the pain of losing a loved one strikes. Readers will discover 108 practical tips to navigate the myriad emotions accompanying loss. Drawing from her own experience of losing her parents, Sweta shares examples that resonate, allowing readers to acknowledge, understand, and accept their grief. Her insights aim to be a go-to resource readers will want by their side, offering support and guidance during challenging times
 
 
To find out more about Sweta or work buy a copy of her book, head over to her website. 
 
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Podcast Production:
Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast 

This Sunday I sat down with Author and Spiritual Coach Donna Bond to discuss her book "Original Wisdom: Harness the Power of the Authentic You." Donna discusses what it means to work from an internal space of authenticity and from that place you can fully express who and what you are.  She shares how releasing both self-judgment and resistance is a transformative experience that allows more ease and flow. 
 
 
Donna Bond is an author, spiritual life & business coach, thought leader, catalyst for personal transformation and ignitor of light. Donna  supports the global transformation of consciousness taking place on the planet today by assisting clients around the world to personally evolve to new heights of meaningful success, personal fulfillment, and spiritual aliveness using the principles and practices of Spiritual Psychology. Donna offers inspiring classes, workshops, and transformative in-depth life-coaching programs designed to help you break free of the self-imposed limitations and old stories of “not-enough-ness."
 
To find out more about Donna or work with her, head over to her website. 
 
You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe!
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Podcast Production:
Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast 

This Sunday I sat down with Breathwork Practitioner and Spiritual Mentor Alyse Bacine about her work helping people heal and transform their traumatic experiences. Alyse discusses the impact that ancestral trauma can have in our spiritual and business growth. She shares how addressing ancestral trauma is related to healing our lineage, and what happens when we do that as an individual. We also discuss healing uncomfortable relationships and stories about money, Alyse tells the audience where she believes the source of this wound begins in most of us and how we can release shame around money to free us into abundance.
 
Fueled by an unwavering passion to heal familial and ancestral trauma while championing the normalization of meditation and breathwork practices, Alyse breathed life into Alyse Breathes LLC. With relentless dedication and a wealth of expertise, she swiftly ascended to the echelons of a six-figure mentor, earning accolades from prestigious publications like Oprah Magazine, Well and Good, and Nylon.
 
She holds a Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, and certifications in Social Emotional Learning and Mindfulness Practices. Alyse is a beacon for high-achieving women caught in the quagmire of stagnation in wealth, partnership, psychic abilities, or the haunting grip of trauma.
To find our more about Alyse and to work with her, you can head over to her website https://www.alysebreathes.com/
 
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Podcast Production:
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This Sunday I sat down with Spiritual Teacher, Transformational Coach, and Author, Mónica Esgueva to discuss her new book "The 7 Levels of Wisdom" a book about reaching the highest levels of consciousness, wisdom, and inner peace. Mónica discusses integrating the lessons we learn so that we might further evolve and expand our own consciousness. She shares the importance of awakening and breaking out of the matrix, and breaking free from societal programming and conditioning. She jokes that Earth is like a boot camp and it takes real courage to seek a path of enlightenment and wisdom, to shift the collective consciousness, one person at a time.
 
Mónica Esgueva is a celebrated self-development teacher and spiritual guide, known for her ability to merge Eastern and Western philosophies into actionable wisdom. Her journey from a successful career in international business to a decade-long spiritual exploration in India and Nepal under the tutelage of Tibetan lamas, including the Dalai Lama, has equipped her with a unique blend of practical and profound insights.
Mónica's latest book, "The 7 Levels of Wisdom," is a testament to her life’s work and dedication. It promises to provide the keys to navigating life's challenges with greater awareness and purpose.
To learn more about Mónica, headover to her website: http://www.monicaesgueva.com/
 
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Podcast Production:
Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast