I AM THE KEY Podcast with Rodica Alexa & Catalina Manari

Rodica Alexa, Catalina Manari
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I AM THE KEY Podcast is hosted by Rodica Alexa—mother of four, entrepreneur, author, and executive producer of I AM THE KEY documentary—and Catalina Manari—dentist, entrepreneur, producer, and co-author. Each week, they sit down with inspiring entrepreneurs, experts, and changemakers to explore conscious living, purpose, resilience, and transformation. Honest conversations that remind you of one simple truth: you are not broken; you already have everything you need. You are the key to your most amazing life! IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamthekeypodcast/

  1. 22h ago

    She Didn’t Believe in Mediums—Until Death Forced Her to Question Everything | Ivy Sunderji

    What if the people we lose aren't really gone? After the sudden death of her fiancé, TV writer, producer, and evidential psychic medium Ivy Sunderji found herself experiencing messages, signs, and encounters that challenged everything she believed about death, intuition, and spirituality. In this powerful conversation, Ivy shares her journey from deep skepticism to discovering a profound connection to the unseen. Ivy Sunderji is a TV writer, producer, screenwriter, professor, and evidential psychic medium based in Los Angeles. Her journey into mediumship began after the unexpected death of her fiancé, leading her to explore grief, intuition, spirituality, and the possibility of communication beyond death. In this episode she explains: ⏺ How the unexpected death of her fiancé opened the door to mediumship ⏺ Why she remained deeply skeptical and demanded evidence ⏺ The childhood experiences that revealed her intuitive abilities ⏺ How she receives messages through writing, hearing, images, and sensations ⏺ The true-crime experience involving a murdered girl who came to her with information ⏺ Why discernment and integrity are essential when working with intuition ⏺ Why spirituality should be a data point—not a substitute for your own judgment ⏺ Why being present and fully experiencing life is so important ⏺ How failure can redirect us toward something far more meaningful ⏺ Why not knowing the future can actually be a gift ⏺ Why everyone has intuition—and how we can learn to trust it ⏺ The power of saying “I don’t know” and allowing the process to unfold Connect with Ivy Sunderji Website: ⁠https://bit.ly/4j42Vqt⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/ivy_sunderji⁠ Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@thehappymedium ⁠ Check All Episodes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xmZQTBzJFDWoCEWWDCVhV?si=pgYdhusGREK42HXQ9dKiXg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1795298695 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IAMTHEKEYpodcast

    She Didn’t Believe in Mediums—Until Death Forced Her to Question Everything | Ivy Sunderji

  2. 22h ago

    The Planet Doctor: Why Chronic Illness May Be About More Than the Body | Gregory Schwartz

    What happens when the desire to awaken becomes so powerful that it changes your entire reality? In this extraordinary conversation, Gregory Schwartz shares the story of a radical spiritual awakening that transformed his life—and challenged everything he thought he knew about consciousness, reality, healing, and what it means to be human. A professor, author, former professional athlete, and healer, Gregory experienced a profound Kundalini awakening in his early 30s after years of meditation, inner work, and an intense desire to understand God and the nature of existence. What followed was years of overwhelming experiences: altered states of consciousness, astral travel, encounters with what he describes as spirit guides, and the extraordinary challenge of finding his way back into ordinary life. Gregory opens up about what it means to become so immersed in spiritual experiences that you forget how to function in the physical world—and why true awakening isn't about escaping humanity, but learning to integrate mind, body, soul, and the multidimensional aspects of who we are. We also explore his approach to chronic illness and healing, the possibility of unresolved emotional experiences and limiting beliefs affecting our well-being, the power of intuition, and why Gregory believes personal healing and planetary healing are deeply interconnected. Connect with Gregory Schwartz ⁠https://www.theplanetdoctor.com⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/theplanetdoctor⁠ Connect with I AM THE KEY Podcast Website: ⁠https://iamthekey.tv/⁠Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/iamthekeypodcast/⁠ Check All Episodes YouTube :⁠https://www.youtube.com/@IAMTHEKEYpodcast ⁠

    The Planet Doctor: Why Chronic Illness May Be About More Than the Body | Gregory Schwartz

  3. Aug 26

    After 20 Years of Intuitive Readings, She Knows What Holds People Back | Lieselle Frosali

    What if the real spiritual journey isn't about seeing beyond the ordinary, but learning to trust what you already know, quiet the noise, and discover the wisdom within? In this extraordinary conversation, Lieselle Lucina Frosali takes us into the world of intuition, tarot, channeling, synchronicity, and spiritual awakening. A clairaudient reader, spiritual coach, and creator of a hand-drawn tarot deck developed through more than two decades of working with the cards, Born into an intuitive family, Lieselle experienced her abilities from childhood, but fear led her to shut them down. Years later, an unexpected encounter with a deceased woman's presence reopened that doorway and changed the course of her life. Lieselle shares how she learned to distinguish intuition from fear, why meditation helps us hear our deeper knowing, and what she calls the “dragon” of fear, ego, comparison, and self-doubt versus the quiet “genius” within us. At the heart of the conversation are two simple questions: “How may I serve?” “What if you don't know?” In this episode, we explore: ⏺ The extraordinary experience that reopened her connection with the unseen world ⏺ Why you may already be more powerful and intuitive than you realize ⏺ Why “I don't know” may be one of the most powerful places from which to live ⏺ Why knowing yourself is essential to knowing what belongs to you—and what doesn't ⏺ How to stop giving fear and darkness more power than they deserve ⏺ Why we're here to experience the human journey rather than escape it ⏺ How to discover your purpose by paying attention to what genuinely brings you joy ⏺ How to create your own personal language of signs and symbols ⏺ Why being specific about what you want may transform your approach to manifestation ⏺ Why staying in your own power may be one of the deepest forms of spiritual awakening Connect with Lieselle Lucina Frosali Follow Lieselle for more on tarot, intuition, spiritual development, self-awareness, and her work with the cards. YouTube: / @the_eternal_tarot TikTok: / the_eternal_tarot Instagram: / the_eternal_tarot Website: https://www.theeternaltarot.com

    After 20 Years of Intuitive Readings, She Knows What Holds People Back | Lieselle Frosali

  4. Aug 17

    Master Mingtong Gu | The Greatest Threat to Humanity Isn't AI—It's Disconnection From the Body

    What if the greatest threat to our humanity in the age of AI isn't artificial intelligence—but our own disconnection from the body? Renowned Qigong Master and bestselling author Master Mingtong Gu reveals why the body may be the doorway to the deeper intelligence, healing, and purpose we've been searching for. In this profound conversation, he explains why living primarily in the mental and digital world can disconnect us from the direct experience of being alive—and why embodied awakening may be the next level of spiritual evolution. Master Mingtong Gu is the founder of The Chi Center and Southwest Sanctuary for Embodied Wisdom and a Master Teacher of Wisdom Healing Qigong, a 5,000-year tradition. He has empowered more than 100,000 seekers across 47 countries through his work with energy, healing, and embodied awakening. His bestselling book, Coming Home to Embodied Awakening, offers a path to reclaiming power, presence, and fulfilment in the age of AI. In this episode he explains: ⏺ Why we are becoming increasingly disconnected from our bodies while living in a mental and digital world ⏺ Why the body is not simply a physical machine—but a doorway to deeper intelligence and wisdom ⏺ The power of intention and what changes when we consciously direct our energy ⏺ The ancient Chinese understanding of Jing, Qi, and Shen ⏺ How emotions such as fear, worry, anger, sadness, love, and compassion are experienced through the body's energy ⏺ Why “I think, therefore I am” may be missing the most important part of being human ⏺ How AI can actually become a catalyst for spiritual awakening rather than something we need to fear ⏺ How reconnecting with the body can help us rediscover meaning, purpose, and our unique human potential ⏺ The simple practice you can turn to when you feel overwhelmed, anxious, stressed, fearful, or disconnected ⏺ Why you don't have to wait for a crisis to wake up ⏺ Why the body may be the temple—and the door—to coming home to yourself Connect with Master Mingtong Gu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WisdomHealingQigong Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisdomhealingqigong/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chicenter/ https://www.instagram.com/sws_santafe/ Master Mingtong Gu's Book Coming Home to Embodied Awakening https://mingtonggu.com/embodied-awakening-book/ A Gift From Master Mingtong Gu Want to go deeper into this conversation? Master Mingtong Gu has a special gift for you: a free chapter from his new book, Coming Home to Embodied Awakening Access your free chapter here: https://chicenter.pages.ontraport.net/t?orid=280235&opid=2 Connect with I AM THE KEY Podcast Website: https://iamthekey.tv/ Instagram: / https://www.instagram.com/iamthekeypodcast/

    Master Mingtong Gu | The Greatest Threat to Humanity Isn't AI—It's Disconnection From the Body

  5. Aug 7

    Cristina Zenato: Why Sharks Aren't the Monsters We Think They Are

    What if everything we've been taught to fear about sharks is wrong? Most people know sharks through headlines and Hollywood. But after more than 30 years diving alongside them, exploring underwater cave systems, and rescuing marine life, Cristina Zenato has discovered a very different truth: fear often comes from misunderstanding, and knowledge has the power to transform both how we see the ocean—and how we live our lives. In this powerful conversation, Cristina shares her extraordinary journey from growing up in the Congo to becoming one of the world's leading shark behaviorists and cave explorers. She explains how trust, curiosity, and direct experience replaced fear, why sharks are among the most misunderstood creatures on Earth, and how each of us has the power to protect the ecosystems that sustain all life. Together, we explore the deeper lessons the ocean teaches us about courage, purpose, personal responsibility, environmental stewardship, and our connection to all living beings. Cristina reminds us that meaningful change doesn't begin with grand gestures—it begins with one conscious action at a time. Whether you're fascinated by sharks, passionate about ocean conservation, curious about overcoming fear, or searching for a deeper connection with nature, this conversation will completely transform the way you see the world beneath the surface—and perhaps yourself. In this episode, Cristina Zenato explains: ⏺ Why sharks are far less dangerous than we've been led to believe ⏺ How fear dissolves through knowledge, experience, and understanding ⏺ What decades of diving with sharks have taught her about trust and courage ⏺ Why sharks are essential keystone species for healthy oceans ⏺ How media and misinformation have shaped humanity's fear of sharks ⏺ The devastating impact of plastic pollution on marine life and our own future ⏺ Why every small action matters when it comes to protecting our planet ⏺ How confronting fear can become one of life's greatest paths to personal growth ⏺ Why purpose is found by serving something greater than ourselves ⏺ How reconnecting with nature helps us remember that everything is interconnected Connect with Cristina Zenato Website: https://cristinazenato.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristinazenato/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cristina.zenato Connect with I AM THE KEY Podcast Website: https://iamthekey.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamthekeypodcast/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iamthekeypodcast Follow the Hosts Rodica https://www.instagram.com/rodicatalexa/ Catalina https://www.instagram.com/catalinamanari/ Our mission is not to tell you what to believe, but to inspire you to ask deeper questions, reconnect with your true nature, and discover your own truth.

    Cristina Zenato: Why Sharks Aren't the Monsters We Think They Are

  6. Jul 27

    Dr. James Glattfelder: The Complexity Scientist Challenging Everything We Know About Reality

    What if consciousness isn't created by the brain—but is the very fabric from which reality itself emerges? After decades studying complexity science, theoretical physics, and the foundations of reality, Dr. James Glattfelder arrived at a question that challenges one of modern science's deepest assumptions: What if consciousness comes first—and everything else arises from it? Drawing from physics, philosophy, neuroscience, mysticism, psychedelic research, and metaphysical idealism, James explores a radically different way of understanding ourselves and the universe. In this fascinating conversation, James shares why he believes our worldview shapes the way we experience life, why altered states of consciousness deserve serious scientific attention, what his profound ayahuasca experiences revealed about reality, and how ancient wisdom traditions may have been exploring consciousness long before modern science. Together, we dive into the mysteries of manifestation, synchronicity, near-death experiences, free will, suffering, happiness, and humanity's possible evolution toward greater consciousness. Whether you're fascinated by consciousness, questioning the nature of reality, curious about psychedelics, or searching for a more meaningful way to understand existence, this conversation invites you to explore some of life's biggest questions—with both scientific rigor and deep humility. In this episode, Dr. James Glattfelder explains: ⏺ Why consciousness may be more fundamental than matter ⏺ How metaphysical idealism challenges the conventional scientific worldview ⏺ What his ayahuasca experiences revealed about reality, intelligence, and non-ordinary states of consciousness ⏺ Why shamans, mystics, meditators, and psychonauts may all be exploring the same deeper reality ⏺ The mysterious phenomenon of DMT entities and the "lockout" experience reported by many users ⏺ Whether manifestation, synchronicity, and consciousness could genuinely influence reality ⏺ Why suffering, darkness, and personal crises may be essential catalysts for transformation ⏺ How gratitude, responsibility, and inner work create a happier and more fulfilling life ⏺ Why humanity may be moving through an evolutionary shift toward greater consciousness ⏺ Why saying "I don't know" may be one of the wisest positions we can take Connect with Dr. James Glattfelder Blog: https://medium.com/@jnode/ Just started here: https://jnode.substack.com/ Book resources: https://medium.com/@jnode/the-sapient-cosmos-in-a-nutshell-02c3479cca4b https://www.essentiafoundation.org/re-enchanting-the-universe/reading/ https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/essentia-books/our-books/sapient-cosmos Connect with I AM THE KEY Podcast Website: https://iamthekey.tv/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamthekeypodcast/

    Dr. James Glattfelder: The Complexity Scientist Challenging Everything We Know About Reality

  7. Jul 22

    Near-Death Researcher: "There Is No Hell." What NDE Experiences Keep Revealing | David Suich | EP 12

    What if death isn't the end—but a return to a love so profound that coming back to Earth feels like the hardest part? After spending most of his career as an engineer grounded in logic, evidence, and systems, David Suich never expected his life to be transformed by near-death experiences. But after years of chronic pain, depression, and losing faith in God, a single testimony from an atheist who briefly died changed everything. That moment led David Suich on a 17-year journey studying more than 2000 near-death experiences from people around the world—revealing extraordinary patterns that challenge everything we think we know about life, death, consciousness, and love. In this deeply moving conversation, David shares the remarkable insights that consistently emerge from these accounts: what people experience the moment they leave the body, why unconditional love is described as beyond human language, what happens during the life review, why no one is ever truly alone, and why our smallest acts of kindness may matter more than our greatest achievements. Connect with David Suich Website: ⁠https://www.thenewworldoflove.com⁠ David Suich's Books God Took My Clothes: ⁠https://amzn.to/4pvW0Yq⁠ The New World of Love: ⁠https://amzn.to/4wTKUPt⁠ Book Previews: ⁠https://www.godtookmyclothes.com/God_Took_My_Clothes_preview_selected_portions.pdf ⁠ ⁠https://thenewworldoflove.com/The_New_World_of_Love_preview.pdf⁠

    Near-Death Researcher: "There Is No Hell." What NDE Experiences Keep Revealing | David Suich | EP 12

  8. Jul 13

    Dr. John Demartini: The Day I Stopped Chasing Happiness Changed Everything | EP 11

    What if the life you've been chasing is built on an impossible fantasy? World-renowned human behavior expert Dr. John Demartini reveals why the pursuit of happiness, positivity, and perfection may be the very thing creating suffering. In this profound conversation, he explains why true fulfilment begins the moment we stop trying to become someone else and embrace the wholeness of who we already are. Dr. John Demartini is an internationally recognized human behavior specialist, educator, bestselling author, and founder of the Demartini Method®. After overcoming severe learning difficulties as a child, he dedicated his life to understanding human potential, values, perception, and mastery. Having studied more than 30,000 books and taught in over 170 countries, he has spent five decades helping millions transform their lives through practical wisdom grounded in psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, physics, and ancient teachings. In this episode he explains: ⏺ Why the pursuit of happiness often creates suffering ⏺ How your highest values determine every decision you make ⏺ Why trying to become a "better version" of yourself keeps you disconnected from who you truly are ⏺ The life-changing moment that transformed a struggling teenager into one of the world's leading teachers ⏺ Why every person you admire—or judge—is reflecting a part of yourself ⏺ The surprising reason fulfillment always includes both pain and pleasure ⏺ Why authentic leadership begins with living in alignment with your deepest values ⏺ How embracing all parts of yourself opens the door to freedom, love, and lasting peace Connect with Dr. John Demartini Website: https://drdemartini.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@DrDemartini⁩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjohndemartini/ *Dr. John Demartini's Books* The Breakthrough Experience: https://amzn.to/3SXGPes The Values Factor: https://amzn.to/4wcthdy Inspired Destiny: https://amzn.to/44WNW9E The Heart of Love: https://amzn.to/4wxSOxQ Connect with I AM THE KEY Podcast Website: https://iamthekey.tv/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamthekeypodcast/ Follow the Hosts Rodica Instagram: www.instagram.com/rodicatalexa/ Catalina Instagram: www.instagram.com/catalinamanari/ Listen to all episodes Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5xmZQTBzJFDWoCEWWDCVhV?si=pgYdhusGREK42HXQ9dKiXg Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id... Share your story https://iamthekey.tv/share-your-story/

    Dr. John Demartini: The Day I Stopped Chasing Happiness Changed Everything | EP 11
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I AM THE KEY Podcast is hosted by Rodica Alexa—mother of four, entrepreneur, author, and executive producer of I AM THE KEY documentary—and Catalina Manari—dentist, entrepreneur, producer, and co-author. Each week, they sit down with inspiring entrepreneurs, experts, and changemakers to explore conscious living, purpose, resilience, and transformation. Honest conversations that remind you of one simple truth: you are not broken; you already have everything you need. You are the key to your most amazing life! IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamthekeypodcast/

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