Hearts Rise Up Podcast

Hearts Rise Up
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Inspire and empower your conscious evolution. Conversations and guest interviews to help you elevate your state of mind, your life, and the world. Listen to compelling conversations and insights on self-discovery, expanded awareness, and self-mastery. Tap into your inner wisdom, make the most of your life journey, and rise to your heart-centered Higher Self. Explore new ways of thinking, feeling, seeing, and being in the world. Extract wisdom and share it with others.

  1. Ep. 101 - Why Pain Reveals the Truth: Rena Harvey on Self Mastery and Inner Power

    12/23/2025

    Ep. 101 - Why Pain Reveals the Truth: Rena Harvey on Self Mastery and Inner Power

    In this compelling episode, transformational teacher and author Rena Harvey joins us to explore why pain reveals the truth. We delve into self-mastery, soul contracts, childhood wounding, frequency, and the courageous work of reclaiming personal power. Drawing from her own lived experience, Rena shares how pain becomes initiation, how truth emerges through shock, and why mastery is not a moment—but a lifelong remembering. This conversation is raw, expansive, and intensely activating for anyone ready to rise beyond illusion and into embodied wisdom. _________ 00:00 – Opening Reflection & Heart Check-In 01:45 – A Childhood Marked by Control, Trauma, and Awakening Early experiences that shaped Rena’s path toward self-mastery 07:33 – When the Invisible Becomes Visible Spiritual sensitivity, fear, and unsupported awakening 10:00 – Leaving Home, Losing Power, and the Illusion of Freedom Why escape isn’t the same as healing 15:00 – The Slow Path of Healing and Nervous System Repair Why awakening is a gradual remembering—not a single moment 16:19 – The Wounded Child and the Rock in the Chest Understanding emotional pain as stored energy 20:00 – Childhood Programming and Subconscious Beliefs How early meanings shape adult reality 25:00 – Soul Contracts, Purpose, and Choosing Our Lessons A bold exploration of why souls choose their experiences 30:00 – Collapsing the Time Gap Between Who You Are and Who You’re Becoming Frequency, mastery, and embodied transformation 34:30 – Light, Dark, and the Power of Integration Why wholeness—not positivity—is the path to freedom 40:00 – The Formula of Life: Six Principles of Self Mastery A practical framework for conscious evolution 55:34 – Why Pain Reveals Truth More Than Peace Ever Could The moment that defines the episode 59:00 – Women, Power, and the Call to Rise A fierce invitation to embodied feminine authority _________ Episode Resourcesrenaharvey.com.au Book: The Formula of Life: Go Deeper, Rise Higher https://www.renaharvey.com.au/the-book.html _________  Connect With Hearts Rise Up and LifeQuest Horizons https://heartsriseup.com/ Sign up for our popular, weekly “Notes From Your Higher Self” The Art of Inner Mastery https://www.lifequesthorizons.com/ Subscribe to the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hearts-rise-up-podcast/id1454410735 https://open.spotify.com/show/7ebcnnbCjRIeUmJWUC2hYy _________ Hearts Rise Up Production TeamHearts Rise Up is a  "Best Wisdom Podcast" Audio editing by: a href="https://heartsriseup.com/ann-serrie/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...

    1h 5m
  2. Ep. 100 - Awakened by the Forest: Cristiano Colla on Healing, Presence, and Wholeness

    11/20/2025

    Ep. 100 - Awakened by the Forest: Cristiano Colla on Healing, Presence, and Wholeness

    From professional football in Italy to the depths of the Amazon rainforest, Cristiano Colla’s extraordinary journey reveals what it means to heal, awaken, and live as a whole human being. In this moving Hearts Rise Up conversation, Cristiano shares his evolution from an externally driven life to one guided by presence, compassion, and authenticity. Through Ayahuasca ceremonies, inner-child work, and the union of masculine and feminine energies, he discovered that true transformation begins when we embrace our paradoxes and meet every part of ourselves with love. His story is an invitation to turn inward, reclaim our power, and remember the freedom of being fully alive. ________ Chapters/Key Topics:00:00 – Introduction 00:54 – Meet Cristiano Colla 01:37 – “How Is Your Heart?” - — The Power of Presence 02:33 – Leaving Football: Breaking Free from Identity 05:34 – The Call to the Forest: Meeting Ayahuasca 08:44 – The Somatic Surgery Experience 12:34 – Dreams as Divine Guidance 14:07 – How to Work With Dreams 16:47 – Ceremonies Five & Six: Union of Masculine and Feminine Energies 20:16 – Healing the Inner Child: Return to Authenticity 23:22 – The Greatest Lesson: Embracing Human Paradox 25:31 – The Message of the Book: Awakened by the Forest 27:53 – Integrating Shadow and Emotion: The Process of Reclamation 32:51 – Beyond Awakening: The Path Continues 35:49 – What’s Next: Tantra & Energy Healing 37:56 – Guidance for Those at a Crossroads 39:31 – Gratitude, Family, and Forgiveness 40:45 – One Truth About Life and Death 41:42 – Closing and Where to Connect with Cristiano ________ Episode Resources:Connect with Cristiano: https://substack.com/@thehybridsoul https://oneiriclives.substack.com/ https://www.instagram.com/cristiano.colla/ Cristiano's Book: Awakened by the Forest – A Memoir of Ayahuasca and Inner Evolution (estimated launch date – early 2026)  ________ Connect With Hearts Rise Up and LifeQuest Horizonshttps://heartsriseup.com/ Sign up for our popular, weekly “Notes From Your Higher Self” The Art of Inner Mastery https://www.lifequesthorizons.com/ ________  Subscribe to the podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hearts-rise-up-podcast/id1454410735 https://open.spotify.com/show/7ebcnnbCjRIeUmJWUC2hYy ________ Hearts Rise Up Production TeamHearts Rise Up is a  "Best Wisdom Podcast" Audio editing by: Ann Serrie Technical Director: Christopher Drummond Music by: Jonn Serrie

    45 min
  3. From Burnout to Breakthrough: Leslie Draffin on Healing Trauma, Womb Wisdom & Sacred Medicines

    09/25/2025

    From Burnout to Breakthrough: Leslie Draffin on Healing Trauma, Womb Wisdom & Sacred Medicines

    What happens when burnout, grief, and loss collide? For Leslie Draffin, a 15-year broadcast journalist and news anchor, it became a breaking point—and ultimately, a breakthrough. In this Hearts Rise Up Podcast episode, Leslie shares the raw, vulnerable story of walking away from the anchor desk after years of hidden trauma, PTSD, and exhaustion, only to discover a profound new path as a trauma-informed somatic practitioner, psychedelic microdosing guide, and womb mystic. This conversation is a journey through the dark night of the soul into rebirth—exploring how grief can become a sacred portal, how the womb holds untapped wisdom, and how sacred Earth medicines invite us back into trust, authenticity, and the Divine Feminine. You’ll hear moving client stories of transformation, visionary insights into reimagining society through cyclical wisdom, and a powerful reminder that “You are it—you’re already the embodiment of what you’re seeking.” ____________ Key Topics 00.00 – Intro – Meet Leslie Draffin 04:08 – Public Breaking Point & Phoenix Rising 08:17 – Identity Collapse with Sacred Earth Medicine 11:41 – Grief as a Portal 17:29 – The Path of the Womb Mystic 19:51 – Becoming Ungovernable 23:25 – Client Stories of Transformation 29:45 – Reimagining Society & Feminine Wisdom 33:13 – Walking the Edge 36:10 – Following the Signs 39:12 – A Message from the Womb ____________ Episode Resourceshttps://www.lesliedraffin.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lesliedraffin/ https://www.facebook.com/leslie.draffin https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRakA_HiNPoVYEB_MYDEs3Q Connect With Hearts Rise Up and LifeQuest Horizonshttps://heartsriseup.com/ Sign up for our popular, weekly “Notes From Your Higher Self” The Art of Inner Mastery https://www.lifequesthorizons.com/ Subscribe to the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hearts-rise-up-podcast/id1454410735 https://open.spotify.com/show/7ebcnnbCjRIeUmJWUC2hYy Hearts Rise Up Production TeamHearts Rise Up is a  "Best Wisdom Podcast" Audio editing by: Ann Serrie Technical Director: Christopher Drummond Music by: Jonn Serrie

    44 min
  4. Awaken Your Nomadic Soul: Seline Shenoy on Meaning, Connection, and Self-Worth

    07/23/2025

    Awaken Your Nomadic Soul: Seline Shenoy on Meaning, Connection, and Self-Worth

    In this soul-nourishing episode, Seline Shenoy, author of The Nomadic Soul, invites us on an inner pilgrimage to reclaim what truly matters—meaning, self-worth, and soulful connection. Drawing on her global upbringing, deep personal struggles, and spiritual insights, Seline explores the emotional minefields we all encounter and offers grounded guidance to help us rise above them. With heartfelt wisdom and real-world tools, she introduces two archetypes—the Curious Pioneer and the Wise Sage—as companions on the journey back to ourselves. Whether you're seeking clarity, healing, or creative renewal, this conversation is a call to awaken your nomadic soul and reclaim the deeper, more purposeful life you were born to live. ____________ Key Topics:00:00 — Intro - Meet Seline Shenoy: A Global Voice for Inner Growth 04:27 — “How Is Your Heart Today?”: A Raw Moment of Honesty 06:10 — The Early Spark: Childhood Travels and Seeds of Seeking 09:51 — Turning Inward: Discovering the Inner Landscape 12:24 — The Birth of The Nomadic Soul: A Book—and a Calling 16:22 — Two Inner Archetypes: The Curious Pioneer & The Wise Sage 18:38 — Daily Practices to Activate Your Inner Archetypes 21:39 — The Core Human Needs: Freedom and Connection 24:24 — Lost in the Noise? Here's Where to Begin Again 28:18 — When Your Soul Whispers: Listening to the Yearning for “More” 31:29 — Sleep, Simplicity, and a Cup of Tea with Yourself 39:43 — Navigating Emotional Minefields: Healing without Numbing 44:38 — Rewiring the Mind: How Your Thoughts Shape Your Life 46:07 — Redefining Success: Your Worth Is Not Up for Debate 47:33 — Final Wisdom: Let Your Nomadic Soul Lead You Home ____________ Episode Resources:www.selineshenoy.com www.thedreamcatch.com https://www.thenomadicsoulbook.com/ Connect With Hearts Rise Up and LifeQuest Horizonshttps://heartsriseup.com/ Sign up for our popular, weekly “Notes From Your Higher Self.” The Art of Inner Mastery https://www.lifequesthorizons.com/ Subscribe to the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hearts-rise-up-podcast/id1454410735 https://open.spotify.com/show/7ebcnnbCjRIeUmJWUC2hYy Hearts Rise Up Production TeamHearts Rise Up is a  "Best Wisdom Podcast" Audio editing by: Ann Serrie Technical Director: Christopher Drummond Music...

    51 min
  5. Create from the Summit: Alexander Inchbald on Clarity, Energy & Masterpiece Leadership

    06/12/2025

    Create from the Summit: Alexander Inchbald on Clarity, Energy & Masterpiece Leadership

    In this timely and soul-expanding conversation, visionary guide Alexander Inchbald returns to explore how we can lead, create, and live from a deeper source of clarity. As the world accelerates in complexity and technological noise, Alexander offers a powerful truth: real progress doesn’t come from speeding up or chasing after—it comes from rising up and into. He invites us to shift our vantage point—to stop operating from the base of the mountain, caught in reaction and overwhelm, and instead return to the summit, where stillness, vision, and alignment reside. This episode is a masterclass in energetic leadership, soulful branding, and how building a movement emerges not from striving, but from presence. For those feeling the weight of uncertainty, this dialogue is a reminder: your masterpiece was never meant to be created in the valley. It lives at the peak. _______________ Episode Highlights05:00 AI vs Presence: Why Depth Outpaces Speed 05:30 Creating from the Top of the Mountain: Clarity & Perspective 10:30 Resistance as Teacher: The Wind Painting Story 13:10 Energetic Cost of the Valley: Burnout and Overwhelm 14:50 Masculine + Feminine Energies in Creation 20:10 Van Gogh vs Michelangelo: Struggle vs Soul-Aligned Mastery 25:00 The PEAK Framework: Path, Embrace, Audience, Key 30:00 Asking ‘How’ Means You’re Too Low on the Mountain 33:45 Breakthrough Stories: Leaders Rediscovering Clarity 42:15 Energetic Hygiene: Clearing & Protecting Your Field 47:30 Final Message: Returning to Your Summit Daily  _______________ Episode ResourcesAlexander’s Live Masterclass: How to Build a Memorable Brand in 4 Simple Steps: https://leap.themasterpiece.agency/leap-optin Masterpiece Website: https://themasterpiece.agency/ Alexander's Website: https://alexander-inchbald.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artisinside LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becreativeeverywhere/ Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/channels/becreativeeverywhere _______________ Connect With Hearts Rise Up and LifeQuest Horizonshttps://heartsriseup.com/ Sign up for our popular, weekly “Notes From Your Higher Self” The Art of Inner Mastery https://www.lifequesthorizons.com/  Subscribe to the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hearts-rise-up-podcast/id1454410735 https://open.spotify.com/show/7ebcnnbCjRIeUmJWUC2hYy  Hearts Rise Up Production TeamHearts Rise Up is a  a...

    53 min
  6. Jonn Serrie on Music, Silence, and The Soul: Composing with Cosmic Consciousness

    05/15/2025

    Jonn Serrie on Music, Silence, and The Soul: Composing with Cosmic Consciousness

    In this luminous return to the Hearts Rise Up podcast, sonic mystic and legendary space music composer Jonn Serrie invites us beyond the edges of music and into the sacred space where silence breathes, frequencies speak, and creativity plays like a child running free. What begins as a conversation unfolds as a cosmic remembering—a transmission on the soul of sound, the intelligence of texture, and the spiritual responsibility of the artist in an age of artificial intelligence. In this episode, Jonn weaves stories of childhood dreams, planetary awakenings, and divine synchronicities—revealing how music is not created but received, not engineered but lived. This is more than an interview. It’s an initiation into the invisible forces that move through us when we dare to listen beyond the note, trust the muse's voice, and honor the stillness from which all sound is born. Episode Highlights00:00 Introduction 03:15 The First Note as Sacred Threshold 05:49 Texture Over Technique 10:24 Composing from the Temple of Stillness 11:00 Synthesizers as Living Beings 14:11 Dancing with AI Without Losing the Soul 15:57 Sound as Spiritual Weight 18:05 The Vision Behind the Note 20:10 Music as a Living, Breathing Intelligence 21:33 The Voice of the Muse as a Child 23:56 Initiatory Dreams & Spiritual Guide 27:55 Creating from Cosmic Memory 30:21 Returning to Compassionate Sound 36:46 Music as Mirror and Portal Heart-centered Wisdom Shared38:55 "Keep that sense of play and creativity alive no matter what, because that’s what it is. You’re not learning how to be a technician of music. You’re learning that the music technique is built into this joyful moment that music is created." — Jonn Serrie _______________ Episode ResourcesWebsite: https://www.jonnserrie.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb25kLFosbZbeh8QxYBvuLw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jonn-serrie/5297212 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1QZGv6Rumxnw9nIGmowvlM Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/artist/jonn-serrie/ARjwK6vjpqPnvXZ Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/album/545403242 SoundCloud: https://www.deezer.com/us/album/545403242 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/music/player/artists/B000QJUXW0/jonn-serrie _______________ Connect With Hearts Rise Up And LifeQuest Horizonshttps://heartsriseup.com/ Sign up for our popular, weekly “Notes From Your Higher Self” https://www.lifequesthorizons.com/ The Art of Inner...

    43 min
  7. Sound Healing, Plant Medicine & Spiritual Awakening: Bjorn Lestrud’s Journey to Blue Dragon Healing

    04/16/2025

    Sound Healing, Plant Medicine & Spiritual Awakening: Bjorn Lestrud’s Journey to Blue Dragon Healing

    After years in a high-performance sales career marked by chronic pain and inner disconnection, Bjorn Lestrud embarked on a transformative journey into sound healing, plant medicine, and spiritual awakening. In this soul-stirring episode of Hearts Rise Up, he shares the extraordinary path that led to the creation of Blue Dragon Healing, including profound experiences with tuning forks, ancestral trauma release, and chanting as a channel for healing frequencies. From moments of euphoric awakening to energetic rebirths through sound and ceremony, Bjorn offers potent insights into how sound can shift deep-rooted patterns, restore emotional balance, and connect us with unseen guides and wisdom. This is a revealing conversation for anyone seeking healing, truth, and a deeper connection to the self. Key Topics02:32 The catalytic experiences that awakened Bjorn to his true path 03:55 Chronic pain, emotional suppression, and spiritual awakening 04:36 Bob Proctor’s "Stick Person" model and the revelation that flipped Bjorn’s reality 06:05 Emotional alchemy: transmuting childhood bullying into gratitude and liberation 10:15 Microdosing with plant medicine and unlocking new sensory dimensions 17:09 A mystical ceremony that healed chronic pain through ancestral trauma release 20:48 Spirit guides, jaguar medicine, and energetic storytelling 17:16 Bio-dynamic breathwork 25.52 Activating the voice as a sacred healing instrument through Bufo medicine 28:36 The energetic rebirth of the "High Heart" and falling in love with all of life 31:45 The healing powers of biofield tuning and sound baths 32:00 Why sound bypasses the mind and speaks directly to the body and spirit 34:00 How ancestral memory/trauma are encoded in the body and accessed through frequency 43:45 Client work - remotely using intuitive sound healing, affirmations, and energy tracking 44:00 Sound to face fears, shift emotional patterns, and invite transformation  Episode Resourceshttps://bluedragonhealing.net/ A special landing page: www.bluedragonhealing.net/heartsriseup Join Bjorn’s twice-monthly newsletter for free sound bites, information on energy healing and vibrational frequency. Stay up-to-date on new releases, and ways to deepen your innate sense of primordial magic. Be notified of free and paid offers as they are released. Connect With Hearts Rise Uphttps://heartsriseup.com/ Sign up for our popular, weekly “Notes From Your Higher Self” Sponsorhttps://www.lifequesthorizons.com/ Subscribe to the podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hearts-rise-up-podcast/id1454410735 https://open.spotify.com/show/7ebcnnbCjRIeUmJWUC2hYy Hearts Rise Up Production TeamHearts Rise Up is a  "Best Wisdom Podcast" Audio editing by: Ann Serrie Technical...

    54 min
  8. Rewriting Your Life's Story: How Myth and Archetypes Unlock Your True Potential - with Allison Stieger

    03/13/2025

    Rewriting Your Life's Story: How Myth and Archetypes Unlock Your True Potential - with Allison Stieger

    Myth and archetypes shape your life in ways you may not realize—guiding your choices, relationships, and personal growth. In this compelling episode, mythologist, storytelling expert, and transformational guide Allison Stieger reveals how ancient wisdom, Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey, and the power of narrative can help you break free from limiting beliefs, reclaim your true path, and unlock your highest potential. Discover how understanding the hidden patterns in myth and archetypes can shift your perspective and empower you to rewrite your life’s story. From Ariadne’s tangled labyrinth to Joseph Campbell’s Heroic Journey, Allison reveals how archetypes shape our identities and even the cultural figures we elevate or reject. She shares that myth is more than entertainment—a survival tool, a hidden GPS that helps us navigate life’s transitions. Whether you’re feeling lost, stuck in a cycle, or on the edge of transformation, this episode will awaken a profound new way of seeing your story. Episode HighlightsPrepare for a soul-stirring journey as we discuss: The Power of Myth in Personal Transformation – How ancient stories hold timeless wisdom for navigating life’s challenges.Joseph Campbell’s Heroic Journey – Understanding how this framework can help us move through life’s trials and transitions.The Role of Archetypes – How unconscious patterns shape our identity, relationships, and the world around us.Myth as a Healing Tool – How stories provide psychological safety, insight, and emotional healing.Personal Mythology & Narrative Coaching – Reshaping personal stories to break free from limiting beliefs.Archetypes in Culture – Exploring the mythic roles of contemporary figures like Taylor Swift and Donald Trump.The Power of Ritual – Why integrating movement, ceremony, and symbolic actions creates profound personal shifts.Finding Meaning in Life Transitions – How mythic wisdom can guide us through personal losses, career shifts, and relationship changes.The Story of Ariadne – How this ancient myth mirrors the modern women's journey of overcoming betrayal and reclaiming power.How to Use Mythic Energy – Borrowing archetypes to step into confidence, resilience, and purpose. This is more than a conversation—it’s a call to awaken. Are you ready to step into the mythic dimension of your own life? 🎧 Listen now. Your story is waiting to be rewritten. Allison’s Websites/Social Channelshttps://mythicstories.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-stieger/ https://www.facebook.com/allisonstieger https://www.instagram.com/mythicstories/ Free OfferSchedule a complimentary 30-minute call with Allison for actionable steps to "move the needle" in transforming your story. https://calendly.com/allison-mythicstories Heart-Centered Wisdom Shared:"We all have a personal myth, a story we tell ourselves about who we are. The key is

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Inspire and empower your conscious evolution. Conversations and guest interviews to help you elevate your state of mind, your life, and the world. Listen to compelling conversations and insights on self-discovery, expanded awareness, and self-mastery. Tap into your inner wisdom, make the most of your life journey, and rise to your heart-centered Higher Self. Explore new ways of thinking, feeling, seeing, and being in the world. Extract wisdom and share it with others.

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  • Creator
    Hearts Rise Up
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Clean
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