The Phases of Spiritual Awakening: Why the Journey Feels So Hard

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Spiritual awakening is often described as magical and enlightening — but many people discover that the journey can also feel confusing, painful, and deeply disruptive.

In this episode of the Spiritual Sovereign Sister Podcast, Elizabeth Powell — Akashic Records practitioner, teacher, and founder of Divine Feminine Reiki — explores the phases of the spiritual awakening process and why this path can sometimes feel so difficult.

Drawing from her work with the Akashic Records and seven years of experience as a trauma-informed healer, Elizabeth walks through the common stages of awakening and the emotional challenges that often appear along the way.

You’ll learn about the deeper purpose behind experiences like the Dark Night of the Soul, identity shifts, shadow work, and the process of letting go of old versions of yourself.

Inside this episode we explore:

• The 6 phases of spiritual awakening and how they unfold
• Why awakening often begins with disruption, grief, or identity crisis
• What the Dark Night of the Soul really is and why it happens
• The difference between real inner work and spiritual bypassing
• How to navigate shadow work, healing trauma, and emotional triggers
• Why letting go of old identities can feel painful but necessary
• How spiritual awakening eventually leads to service, purpose, and embodiment

Elizabeth also shares grounded guidance for navigating this journey with more compassion, discernment, and stability so you don’t feel like you’re “doing it wrong.”

If you’ve ever wondered why your spiritual path feels messy, emotional, or overwhelming at times, this episode will help you understand the bigger picture of what your soul may be moving through.

Because awakening isn’t about escaping life — it’s about learning how to live it with greater awareness, resilience, and sovereignty.