Gateways to Awakening

Yasmeen Turayhi
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Gateways to Awakening

Gateways to Awakening with host Yasmeern Turayhi is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the intersection of consciousness, spirituality, intuition, personal development, neuroscience, and mysticism. Gateways to Awakening is a Gateway and invitation for your journey. Each episode is with world-renowned thought leaders, academics, research directors, scientists, medical doctors, mystics and healers. who all share their wisdom to help us awaken into our greatest self.

  1. 5D AGO

    The power of sound, the Divine Feminine and your inner-voice with Shakti Durga

    Hi Friends, Today’s episode features Shakti Durga, spiritual teacher, author, energy healer, musician, and sacred channel of Divine Feminine presence. She is the master of sound and is known for her radiant presence and transformative spiritual initiations. She guides people through deep inner alchemy, unlocking love, power, and purpose in profound ways. Whether working with mantra, energy healing, or Divine archetypes, her teachings open hearts, elevate consciousness, and connect students to the wellspring of Source energy. You can listen to the entire conversation here: In this conversation, we explore: The transformative power of sound, mantra, and spiritual transmissionHow to cultivate a grounded relationship with the Divine Feminine Working with archetypes and Goddesses for healing and empowerment The role of spiritual initiations and how to know when you’re ready How devotion differs from discipline—and why both matter on the path Understanding karmic patterns, soul wounds, and energy clearing The importance of spiritual hierarchy—ascended masters, angels, and devas How to live an embodied, integrated spirituality in modern life Shakti Durga’s personal awakening journey—and the meaning behind her name​ We also discuss how to discern the soul’s voice from the ego, why so many people feel disconnected from their purpose, and how to realign with Source energy even during global or personal upheaval. Whether you're just beginning your spiritual journey or are deep on the path, this episode offers heart-opening wisdom and energetic insight from one of the most luminous teachers of our time. If this conversation speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you — tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram and Facebook to share your reflections. Your reviews on Apple Podcasts mean the world and help others find the show. To stay connected, you can follow my writing on Substack at substack.com/@therealyasmeent, join me on IG @TheRealYasmeenT, or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com. ​​

    54 min

  2. JUN 25

    The Nine Lives of Woman: Tantra, Transformation, and the Evolution of Feminine Power with Christine Marie Mson

    In this episode of Gateways to Awakening, I sit down with Christine Marie Mason, author, yogini, entrepreneur, and founder of Rosebud Woman. Christine’s work spans across wellness, intimacy, and embodiment, and in this conversation, we dive into her groundbreaking book, The Nine Lives of Woman, which offers a new paradigm for the life cycles of women. We explore the power of tantra, the role of spiritual practice in personal evolution, and the ways in which women can reclaim pleasure, vitality, and agency at every stage of life. Christine shares her insights on matrescence, menopause, gerotranscendence, and how the body can become a gateway to awakening. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of feminine wisdom, embodied spirituality, and what it truly means to live a liberated life. We discuss the following and so much more:  The truth about tantra and why it's so often misunderstood How Kundalini yoga rewired Christine’s nervous system The new nine-stage model of womanhood—and why it matters The connection between environmental toxins and women’s health How to cultivate intimacy, inner power, and joy Christine is a living bridge between the mystical and the practical—an inspiring voice for conscious transformation in our time. Learn more about Christine’s work at rosewoman.comTune in, share, and subscribe to Gateways to Awakening If this conversation speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you — tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram and Facebook to share your reflections. Your reviews on Apple Podcasts mean the world and help others find the show. To stay connected, you can follow my writing on Substack at substack.com/@therealyasmeent, join me on IG @TheRealYasmeenT, or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com.

    1h 9m

  3. JUN 18

    Fantastic Fungi, Beauty, and the Sacred Geometry of Life with Louie Schwartzberg

    In this episode of Gateways to Awakening, visual artist and filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg. Louie is an award-winning director, cinematographer, and pioneer of time-lapse photography whose career spans over five decades. His films — Fantastic Fungi, Gratitude Revealed, Wings of Life, and Mysteries of the Unseen World — are cinematic meditations that reveal the sacred intelligence of nature and the transformative power of beauty.You can listen to the entire conversation here: In this conversation, we explore: How time-lapse photography became a meditative and spiritual practice for Louie The surprising revelations behind the making of Fantastic Fungi Why awe is essential to healing and how visual storytelling can awaken global consciousness His newest project on beauty and consciousness, and what it reveals about human flourishing How he balances artistic intuition with scientific precision What he’s learned from millions of viewers whose lives have been touched by his work Louie’s TED Talks have garnered over 60 million views, and his Moving Art series has been hailed as a healing modality — used everywhere from classrooms to hospice care. Whether he’s building immersive experiences for The Sphere in Las Vegas or the Vatican in Rome, Louie’s work invites us to slow down, look closer, and remember our place in the great tapestry of life If you’ve ever felt awe in nature or longed to feel more connected to the Earth, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. If this conversation speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you — tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram and Facebook to share your reflections. Your reviews on Apple Podcasts mean the world and help others find the show. To stay connected, you can follow my writing on Substack at substack.com/@therealyasmeent, join me on IG @TheRealYasmeenT, or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com -Yasmeen

    49 min

  4. JUN 11

    Energy Sovereignty and the Path of Self-Mastery with Dr. Haridass Khalsa

    In this episode of Gateways to Awakening, I speak with Dr. Haridass Khalsa, a powerful teacher, Kundalini Yoga lead trainer, author, and founder of the Infinite Goddess School of Human Advancement. Born in Vietnam and raised in California, Haridass brings a unique and deeply embodied perspective to personal transformation, merging ancient yogic wisdom with modern disciplines in health, energy mastery, and conscious living. We explore what it means to live in energy sovereignty, how to reprogram the subconscious mind through breath, mantra, and movement, and how the path of Kundalini Yoga can serve as a vehicle for remembering who you truly are. We also dive into identity, cultural integration, and the sacred role of the Divine Feminine in this era of global awakening. This conversation touches on: The origins and essence of Kundalini Yoga Healing as a process of remembrance instead of fixing Reclaiming power through alignment, intention, and intuition Navigating spiritual awakening and the “dark night of the soul” How to cultivate inner trust and energetic resilience in challenging times Why breathwork, archetypes, and embodiment are essential tools for lasting transformation Whether you're just beginning your spiritual journey or are seeking new ways to deepen your practice, this conversation will offer wisdom, clarity, and practical tools to awaken your inner knowing and live from your highest frequency. You can learn more about Dr. Haridass here: https://www.infinitegoddess.com/ If this conversation speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you — tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram and Facebook to share your reflections. Your reviews on Apple Podcasts mean the world and help others find the show. To stay connected, you can follow my writing on Substack at substack.com/@therealyasmeent, join me on IG @TheRealYasmeenT, or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com.

    38 min

  5. JUN 4

    The Alchemy of Nine Dimensions, Galactic Lineages, and the Rise of Compassion with Barbara Hand Clow

    In this extraordinary conversation, I speak with the legendary Barbara Hand Clow, author, astrologer, and ceremonial teacher, about the profound shifts taking place on our planet and within human consciousness. We explore the nine dimensions of reality, how to navigate the emotional intensity of the fourth dimension, and why the heart is the portal to higher realms. Barbara shares insights from her seminal works, including The Pleiadian Agenda and The Alchemy of Nine Dimensions, and we go deep into ancient underground structures, the significance of the second dimension opening, and the cosmic role of the Pleiadians over the last 100,000 years. We also touch on: Kundalini rising and midlife awakening as planetary phenomena The connection between solar flares, tectonic activity, and consciousness How to access your galactic lineage and activate your cosmic DNA What the Mayan calendar was really pointing to and why 2025 marks a pivotal shift in divine timing Barbara offers a powerful reminder: “Each one of us has as much influence in the holographic field as the most powerful person on the planet.” This episode is an invitation to step into your sovereignty, open your heart, and participate in the awakening of planetary compassion. If this conversation speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you — tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram and Facebook to share your reflections. Your reviews on Apple Podcasts mean the world and help others find the show. To stay connected, you can follow my writing on Substack at substack.com/@therealyasmeent, join me on IG https://www.instagram.com/therealyasmeent/, or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com.

    1h 4m

  6. MAY 28

    How to live from possibility instead of conclusion with Dr. Dain Heer

    In this electric and deeply transformational episode of Gateways to Awakening, I speak with Dr. Dain Heer, a leading voice in consciousness, energy healing, and embodied transformation. With over 30 years of experience, Dain developed the Energetic Synthesis of Being—a body of work that helps people reconnect with their innate wisdom and release the heavy patterns and judgments keeping them stuck. We explore the radical idea that choice creates awareness, how to trust your energetic knowing, and why lightness, not logic—is the compass for aligned living. From the power of intuitive decision-making to the importance of sensuality, receiving, and joy, Dain walks us through how to dismantle internalized limitations and access the miraculous. We discuss the following and so much more: How to feel and trust the body’s “light vs. heavy” signals Why receiving is a superpower most of us unconsciously block What keeps us from joy—and how to reclaim it The truth about pleasure, touch, and orgasmic living How to clear stuck energy using the Access Consciousness clearing statement Why being YOU is the ultimate act of transformation More about Dr. Dain Heer: He is the author of Being You, Changing the World, which sparked a global movement and inspired the creation of International Being You Day, celebrated on June 22nd each year. He teaches worldwide, offering workshops, meditations, and healing tools that have touched thousands. → Visit: www.drdainheer.com → Connect: @dainheer on Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook If this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways!  And as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts. If you’d like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TheRealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter and 5-week program at InnerKnowingSchool.com

    1h 14m

  7. MAY 20

    Can Technology Help Us Wake Up? A Conversation on Mindful Design with Jay Vidyarthi

    In today’s episode of Gateways to Awakening, I speak with my friend Jay Vidyarthi, a pioneering designer, entrepreneur, and meditation practitioner, whose life’s work explores one of the most urgent questions of our time: Can technology actually help us wake up? Jay is the founder of Still Ape, and has contributed to over fifty technologies that support mental well-being and human flourishing, including Muse, Sonic Cradle, and the Healthy Minds Program. With his work featured by Harvard, TED, CNN, and Fast Company, Jay is a leading voice at the intersection of mindfulness and digital innovation. You can listen to the entire conversation here: In this conversation, we explore: What it means to design technology mindfully The tension between presence and productivity in a hyper-connected world How to create human-centered tech that nourishes rather than depletes What’s missing in today’s mindfulness apps and tools The deeper ethical, spiritual, and design challenges behind building conscious technologies If this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways!  And as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts. If you’d like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TheRealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com Jay also shares how he integrates mindfulness into his personal relationship with technology, what he’s learned about attention, behavior, and human connection, and what gives him hope for the future. Learn more about Jay at jayvidyarthi.com

    51 min

  8. MAY 14

    From Domination to Partnership and the Sacred Feminine with Riane Eisler

    Dear Friends,  Today’s episode is with the extraordinary Riane Eisler, JD, PhD —a cultural historian, systems scientist, and futurist internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work on societal models, human evolution, and cultural transformation. Dr. Eisler is the author of numerous influential books, including the international bestseller The Chalice and the Blade, now in its 57th U.S. printing and translated into 27 languages, The Real Wealth of Nations, and Nurturing Our Humanity, co-authored with Douglas P. Fry. In today’s conversation, we explore: How the partnership and domination models of society shape everything from governance to our personal relationships The role of feminine power and sacred symbols in addressing today’s global challenges Why care work—often invisible in traditional economics—is vital for building thriving, resilient societies Practical steps for embodying the partnership model both personally and globally How ancient goddess cultures hold wisdom for the future we are all trying to create We also discuss the challenges Riane has faced in bringing these transformative ideas into mainstream awareness — and what gives her the deepest hope for humanity's future. If you've ever wondered how cultural evolution happens, what a truly caring economy might look like, or how spiritual consciousness intertwines with societal transformation, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Tune in to Gateways to Awakening for this profound conversation on awakening partnership, reclaiming inner wisdom, and imagining a future built on compassion and care. If this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways!  And as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts. If you’d like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TheRealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com.  Best,  -Yasmeen

    48 min
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Gateways to Awakening with host Yasmeern Turayhi is a thought-provoking podcast that explores the intersection of consciousness, spirituality, intuition, personal development, neuroscience, and mysticism. Gateways to Awakening is a Gateway and invitation for your journey. Each episode is with world-renowned thought leaders, academics, research directors, scientists, medical doctors, mystics and healers. who all share their wisdom to help us awaken into our greatest self.

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  • Creator
    Yasmeen Turayhi
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    243
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Yasmeen Turayhi

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