WeBeTheChange: Conversations with Evolutionaries

Colleen Akiko
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We Be The Change is your weekly infusion of soulful spark—heart-nourishing conversations to help you navigate turbulent times. Host and Essential Connection Coach Colleen Akiko talks with change-makers about how they live their truth, often against the odds, modeling a way through the noise of the day. When life feels draining, these conversations offer a fortifying home base—stories of resilience, healing, and inspired growth, woven with insights and humor you can easily use in your own day-to-day. You’ll hear compassionate voices cutting through the noise with grounded wisdom, practical tools and intriguing ideas. They remind us that the way we move through the world can ripple out extraordinary transformation. Explore resources and opportunities for connection at SongRise.LIVE, including a complimentary eGuide, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light -- designed to help you calm the mental storm, reconnect with your true self, and embody the Evolutionary Luminary you already are. Honest stories. Deep insight. Changing the world by changing ourselves. Thanks for joining the conversation!

  1. Leisa Peterson Series: COMING OUT OF THE TRANCE; Pt 1: Scarcity, Paradox, and Transcending

    FEB 20

    Leisa Peterson Series: COMING OUT OF THE TRANCE; Pt 1: Scarcity, Paradox, and Transcending

    What if “transcendence” isn’t about escaping the world—but waking up from its deceptive trance? WeBeTheChange host Colleen Akiko and Leisa Peterson--Wealth Coach, Author and Financial Intuitive, discuss the larger pattern behind our culture’s distress: a scarcity-based trance that keeps people reactive, divided, and exhausted. (Do we detect a familiar Ugh?) Leisa shares how her decades in finance—and her decades on a spiritual path—converged into a new way of seeing: paradox is now the training ground. We explore what it means to hold fear and keep moving, to seek unity and keep boundaries. And we remember that love is a rich, roll-up-your-sleeves practice to cultivate over time. Visit Leisa at wealthclinic.com; resources at SongRise.live

    26 min
  2. Kari Hagel Series; THE WEB OF WELLNESS: RECONNECTING TO NATURE AND SELF; Pt 1: Nature Deficit Disorder: The Hidden Epidemic

    JAN 27

    Kari Hagel Series; THE WEB OF WELLNESS: RECONNECTING TO NATURE AND SELF; Pt 1: Nature Deficit Disorder: The Hidden Epidemic

    When was the last time you learned from soil instead of a screen? Middle and high school teacher Kari Hagel shares with WeBeTheChange host Colleen Akiko about the rise of nature deficit disorder. Kari, also a Health & Wellness Coach, shows how hands-on ecology—worm bins, a classroom dog, gardening and even mapping water with a drone—restores attention, engagement, and belonging. In Pt 1 of The Web of Wellness, students move from apathetic to curious. If post-COVID disconnection feels familiar, this episode offers down-to-earth ways to re-root at school, at home, and wherever you can be in nature. Visit Songrise.LIVE for Bonus Content and your free eGuide, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light.

    20 min
  3. A FEARLESSLY FERAL LIFE; Pt 3: From Triggered to Belonging—The Willingness Shift

    JAN 17

    A FEARLESSLY FERAL LIFE; Pt 3: From Triggered to Belonging—The Willingness Shift

    When the craving hits, what are you actually hungry for? In Part 3 of “A Fearlessly Feral Life,” we get practical about the sober path: the tiny act of willingness that flips the switch, the boundary that protects your peace, and how to tell a trigger from a longing for belonging. We talk family dynamics and codependency, the medicine of community (AA rooms and beyond), and what it means to choose fellowship—and freedom—over the old loop. If you’ve ever reached for a numbing habit, this episode offers a grounded reframe, a breath, and a next step back into yourself. Connect with Colleen at SongRise.live and type "Gift" at the bottom of the page for your free eGuide, "Out of Your Head, Into Your Light."

    34 min
  4. A FEARLESSLY FERAL LIFE; Pt 2: New Thought--A Powerful Call into the Heart of Recovery

    JAN 4

    A FEARLESSLY FERAL LIFE; Pt 2: New Thought--A Powerful Call into the Heart of Recovery

    Welcome to We Be The Change and this second segment of the series A Fearlessly Feral Life with Rev. Karen Linsley. In Part 2 we dive into New Thought as a grounded path for recovery—where principle is not bound by precedent and healing means changing our thinking to change our life. Karen traces sobriety from her Thanksgiving‑day treatment intake in 1986 to ministerial training, interim ministry, and writing A New Thought Journey Through the 12 Steps. Join our conversation about what New Thought is, and how it becomes a practical engine for recovery by integrating 12‑Step wisdom with consciousness, choice, and oneness. In these volatile times, such pragmatic spirituality becomes embodied freedom, not just abstinence. If this strikes a familiar chord, feel free to share below--e.g., what belief shift most supported your recovery? You're invited to access supportive Bonus Content, fresh resources and the FREE eGuide, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light at SongRise.LIVE

    20 min
  5. Karen Linsley Series: A FEARLESSLY FERAL LIFE; Pt 1: Addiction-Free Principle Over Precedent

    12/20/2025

    Karen Linsley Series: A FEARLESSLY FERAL LIFE; Pt 1: Addiction-Free Principle Over Precedent

    “How can I release old survival mechanisms to create a truly beautiful life? This powerful question is the heartbeat of today's conversation. We’ve all carried patterns from the past that once helped us survive, but now keep us from fully living. I am delighted to have my friend and neighbor with us, reverend and author, Karen Linsley. Her personal journey of how she stepped away from 20 solid years of addiction is a testament to choosing principle over precedent. Join us as we explore recognizing our power to choose and completely step out of addiction into a fearlessly feral life of freedom. Soon we'll be releasing episode #2, where we discuss higher yet very practical principles that beckon us towards a happier life. Until then, make sure to check access supportive Bonus Content, fresh resources, and your FREE eGuide, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light, at SongRise.LIVE.

    15 min

  6. 12/05/2025

    LIVING AS A PORTAL OF PRESENCE, Pt 4: The Authentic Presence that Allows

    Must embodying authentic Presence have to look like the Mona Lisa? Welcome to the final segment of our series, LIVING AS A PORTAL OF PRESENCE: The Inner Work that Changes the Outer World. In this soulful yet earthy conversation, host Colleen Akiko and spiritual counselor, Brenda Heldoorn explore the internal struggle of navigating global and personal chaos while staying anchored in love. They explore some under-the-surface questions, like: How do I witness the dialogue between my fearful Head and my knowing Heart?What's the difference between forgiving and pardoning someone?How can I transform an unfriendly inner reaction?What is the "activity of truth" for me?Can I shift from fear to forgiveness--without minimizing my pain? Whether you’re seeking clarity, connection, or a spark of hope, We Be The Change introduces you to everyday people who are creating a brighter, more compassionate world. Thanks for your engagement! Feel free to reach out for your complimentary eGuide, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light at SongRise.LIVE. And remember: your own inner shift is a beautiful and mighty catalyst for outer change.

    20 min

  7. 11/25/2025

    LIVING AS A PORTAL OF PRESENCE, Pt 3: Moving Beyond the Doom Loop

    How can a little notebook disarm the ego’s grip? In this short but potent episode, spiritual counselor Brenda Heldoorn shares a surprising exercise with host Colleen Akiko that dismantled her negative self-talk. With openness and humor, she names the “Doom Loop” for what it is, and offers a direct pathway through the grand illusion. We explore how victim language sneaks into our thoughts and conversations, and how awakening to our spiritual brilliance may mean walking a quieter path. One where we no longer bond with others over our shared suffering, but the joy of discovering our shared light instead. Brenda also shares a sweet metaphor of her dreaming dog that reminds us: when we awaken from the collective nightmare, there is no scolding—only welcome. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in repeat stories, you’ll appreciate the kind of medicine that doesn’t require years of analysis—just your willingness to listen... and maybe a little notebook. Take a quick break. Tune in; breathe... And remember: Bonus content, music, and your free eGuide, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light awai at Songrise.LIVE.

    10 min

  8. 10/24/2025

    LIVING AS A PORTAL OF PRESENCE; Pt 2: Embracing the Inner Shift

    What if our total collapse could pivot us to our most radiant becoming? In this vulnerable, luminous continuation of Brenda Heldoorn's conversation with Colleen, we explore what it truly means to surrender—not as defeat, but as a threshold where rock bottom becomes sacred ground. Brenda shares her lived experience of a suicide attempt that became a catalyst for profound awakening—a moment that could have ended everything, but instead began the real journey home. Together we move through the terrain of unraveling false beliefs, and the mysterious grace that meets us in non-resistance. Brenda’s story reminds us that staying present through the pain in our most broken moments can lead to a realization of our wholeness. For supportive bonus content, journaling prompts, and songs that support this kind of inner work, visit Songrise.live. You’ll find resources for opening, awakening and thriving--including a complimentary eGuide, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light. ------------------------------------------------------------------- Content Note: This conversation touches on a suicide attempt and the journey of profound healing that followed. It is shared with gentleness—to bring understanding to the reality of despair and to the grace that can arise through surrender and presence.If you or someone you love is in crisis, please reach out for immediate support in your country or region:United States: Dial or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline)Canada: Call or text 988 or visit 988.caUnited Kingdom: Call Samaritans at 116 123 or visit samaritans.orgAustralia: Call Lifeline at 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.auInternational Directory: Visit findahelpline.com for a full list of free, confidential helplines worldwide

    17 min
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We Be The Change is your weekly infusion of soulful spark—heart-nourishing conversations to help you navigate turbulent times. Host and Essential Connection Coach Colleen Akiko talks with change-makers about how they live their truth, often against the odds, modeling a way through the noise of the day. When life feels draining, these conversations offer a fortifying home base—stories of resilience, healing, and inspired growth, woven with insights and humor you can easily use in your own day-to-day. You’ll hear compassionate voices cutting through the noise with grounded wisdom, practical tools and intriguing ideas. They remind us that the way we move through the world can ripple out extraordinary transformation. Explore resources and opportunities for connection at SongRise.LIVE, including a complimentary eGuide, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light -- designed to help you calm the mental storm, reconnect with your true self, and embody the Evolutionary Luminary you already are. Honest stories. Deep insight. Changing the world by changing ourselves. Thanks for joining the conversation!

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