Avenues of Awakening

Thomas Whitmire
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  • Religion & Spirituality
  • Updated Monthly

Avenues of Awakening explores the direction and meaning of spiritual awakening in the 21st Century. Covering topics such as enlightenment, healing, inner work, metaphysics, personal purpose, and spiritual community, Avenues opens these areas to wider conversation and discovery. A hosted show with guests, on a monthly release format.

  1. Jun 21

    S2E5 The Shape of Self: Stories of Self-Knowledge, Healing, and Awakening with Michael Casari

    What shapes a human life? How do suffering, healing, awakening, and self-understanding intertwine? In this deeply personal conversation, Thomas sits down with longtime friend and spiritual seeker Michael Casari for a wide-ranging conversation about the nature of self, healing, and the lifelong search for truth. Michael shares stories from his childhood, travels around the country, and his years studying with spiritual teacher Richard Rose. Together they explore healing as a return to one's original nature, the importance of meaningful work, and the grace hidden in ordinary moments of life.  This conversation moves beyond techniques and modalities to explore a deeper question: What does it mean to truly know yourself? *** Michael Casari is a Zen carpenter and long-time student of Richard Rose, starting with the Pyramid Zen Society group at Kent State University in the early 1970s. He worked closely with Richard Rose for many years, sharing many adventures in cross-country travels, spending much time at the farm, and helping organize Albigen System groups in various parts of the country. Episode Webpage: https://www.avenuesofawakening.com/p/the-shape-of-self Resources https://www.tatfoundation.org https://richardroseteachings.com/   Carillon, Rose’s book of Poetry: https://www.tatfoundation.org/tat-forum-archives/tat_books.htm#carillon   Jim Burns’ book At Home With the Inner Self, on mind-study, healing, and awakening https://www.amazon.com/Home-Inner-Self-Jim-Burns/dp/0979963079   2009 Video of Michael Casari reading Rose’s poetry https://vimeo.com/32325403   Michael’s Full Account of his time with Rose https://albigen.net/richard-rose-the-man-who-was-a-mirror/#tab-4761

  2. Apr 5

    S1E6 Growth and Letting Go

    Sometimes we are asked to let go of things in a profound or even permanent way. By looking at their deeper meanings, we may find greater ability to process and carry forward in a new direction of growth and renewal.  Join the Conversation: https://www.avenuesofawakening.com/p/s1e6-growth-and-letting-go

  3. Mar 18 ·  Bonus

    BONUS: A Story of Genetic Discovery (The Agitator and The Sedater)

    In this second bonus episode for S2E4 Genetics, Thomas shares the story of his genetics-based health discovery while working with Christian Bonanno. This includes the recognition, testing, analysis, treatment, and results, as well as wrap-up takeaways from our recent genetics theme.  Join the Conversation: https://www.avenuesofawakening.com/p/s2e4-genetics If you’re interested to contact Christian, email to info@avenuesofawakening.com

  4. Mar 15 ·  Bonus

    BONUS: Enzymatic Biochemistry with Christian

    In this first bonus episode for S2E4 Genetics, Christian shares more technical details of his genetic biochemistry, along with the ailments, discovery process, and several of the false starts he had to contend with. Be sure to check out the main episode on Genetics and Epigenetics for more context. Join the Conversation: https://www.avenuesofawakening.com/p/s2e4-genetics If you’re interested to contact Christian, email at info@avenuesofawakening.com

  5. Mar 1

    S2E4 Genetics: Rebalancing the Blueprint

    Today we look at how genetic variations can impact our state of mind. Tracking over a decade of self-study and deep research, our guest Christian Bonanno shares how our mood and health can be rebalanced with the right nutritional adjustments, based on available genetic analysis and gradual self-testing. This counternarrative to conventional psychological attribution is another inroad to health, well-being, and self-understanding. *** Christian Bonanno has conducted years of research and self-testing into the relationship of environmental and genetic factors upon state of mind and overall health. These factors included genetic variance, epigenetics, nutrition, air pollution, EMF levels, geographic location, elevation, season, and solar activity. Join the Conversation: https://www.avenuesofawakening.com/p/s2e4-genetics

  6. Feb 2

    S1E5 Peace in an Age of Agitation

    In the age of agitation, how can we orient? Let's deep dive into the collective mood, soothe our central nervous systems, and find ways to stay centered as we work to embody a better future. Join the conversation and check out the show notes!

  7. Feb 2 ·  Bonus

    2026 Q1 Update

    A quick 2026 Q1 update about AoA season structure [Season 1 is freeform, Season 2 is Medicine Journey], and news about the website.

  8. 12/21/2025

    S2E3 Dreamwork: A Voyage Into the Unconscious

    Dreamwork is a powerful modality for exploration, healing, and integration. Our guest today is Carrie Fields, who guides us into the nature of dreams, shares methods of dreamwork, and opens the imaginal realm for once-and-future dream workers. Thomas also shares a recent dream, which proves more insightful than expected with Carrie’s help. *** Carrie Fields offers services that integrate intuitive healing, transpersonal psychology, and creative modalities. She holds a Master of Social Work and completed additional certifications and training in clinical hypnotherapy, dreamwork, and art therapy. She lives in Wilmington, NC with her husband Alex and precocious chihuahua, Hermes. You can contact Carrie via her website: https://www.innerlandscapeshealing.com/ Join the conversation and check out the show notes!

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Avenues of Awakening explores the direction and meaning of spiritual awakening in the 21st Century. Covering topics such as enlightenment, healing, inner work, metaphysics, personal purpose, and spiritual community, Avenues opens these areas to wider conversation and discovery. A hosted show with guests, on a monthly release format.

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  • Creator
    Thomas Whitmire
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Avenues of Awakening
  • Show Website
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