I'm Awake! Now What?

Host, Krista Xiomara bids farewell to podcast Ep. 319

Words cannot express the gratitude I feel for all the listeners and global following this podcast has created over of the last seven and half years it’s been on the air. It is with a full heart and open mind that I bid farewell to my baby—I’m Awake! Now What? Podcast. It started as a place for me to build community and resonance with like-minded seekers and aspirants who were looking for answers to the deep questions. And rebels on their way to chart a new path and new Earth. My intention was to create a community for people who had left their religion of origin, identified as spiritual or non-religious but whose shared goal was to become better human beings and create a better world, through self-exploration, personal development, and healing. Our world view and experience of the divine has been shifting and changing over the last 50 or more decades. We no longer require or want a mediator to connect to God anymore. Many of us are returning to earth-based practices and intuitive self-knowing to cultivate our relationship and connection to God, Source, The Divine.  This podcast has been a place where people could come and explore their own divinity and connection to divine, without structure, dogma, judgment, or instruction. To read this full statement head over to my website: iamkristaxiomara.com You can watch this episode over on our YouTube Channel.  THANK YOU: I want to thank my family and friends, who supported me without condition and with enthusiasm over the years. Who listened to my show week after week and gave me critical feedback and positive encouragement. I special shout out to my first sponsor Saged App, for taking a chance on me and this show. Thank you, all the sponsors who contributed to the success and growth of this show, over the years! Thank you to Conscious Living PR, who has also been an early supporter of me and this show. Thank you, Mona Loring, for your guidance, trust, and spiritual support throughout the years. Thank you to Billy Lee Myers, Jr., who taught me how to podcast “old-school.” For your mentorship and patience with me! A big up to my dear friend Mr. Pixie, for writing the original music for the show. Thank you to my cousin Rebecca for creating the original podcast artwork for the show! Lastly, a very special thank you to my new little family. Zoe, Taylor, Ripon, and Graham! I love you all more than words could ever express.   To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast   

Karen Docherty - The Healing Power of Mediumship Ep. 318

This Sunday I sat down with the internationally renowned Psychic Medium Karen Docherty. Karen shares her early familial and spiritual influences, the nature of grief, and the role of spirit guides in our conversation. We explore the concepts of reincarnation, past lives, and staying connected to our soul families and source. Karen explains why setting a clear intention with our spirit guides helps them to collaborate more effectively with us in our physical world. She also emphasizes the healing power of staying connected to the spirit world and the importance of personal responsibility in spiritual development.   To find out more about Karen or to work with her head over to her website and follow her on all social media channels @karendochertyspiritmedium   You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast 

Ellen Kohn - "Be Like the Wind: Three Equines Channel Spiritual Light" Ep. 317

  This Sunday I sit down with author Ellen Kohn to discuss her new book “Be Like the Wind: Three Equines Channel Spiritual Light” which explores the spiritual guidance offered by horses and the importance of listening to nature. Ellen delves into themes of healing, trust, and the co-creative relationship between humans and animals, highlighting the lessons learned from both sides. We share our insights on grief, animal communication, and the spiritual connections we maintain with our pets even after they pass. She discusses the importance of energy work, the impact of past lives on our current experiences, and the necessity of spiritual alignment for personal growth. To find out more about Ellen and buy her book, head over to her website.  The Kohn Foundation: Bahamian Animal Rescue   You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe! To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast   

Christina Prokos - Psychic Medium and Intuitive Counselor on Inner Healing and Breaking Cycles Ep. 316

This Sunday on the podcast, I sit down with Psychic Medium and Intuitive Counselor Christina Prokos. We delve into the intricate layers of healing, discussing the importance of therapy, psychic mediumship, and the role of healers in breaking generational cycles. We discuss the challenges of navigating trauma, toxic family dynamics, and being the black sheep healer of your lineage. Christina talks about launching The Soul Thrive Podcast--which focuses on shadow work and inner child healing, emphasizing the importance of community and connection in the healing journey.   To find out more about Christina or to work with her, head over to her website and follow her on social media @christina.life.spiritual   You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe!   To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com   If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast 

Megan Von Fricken, LCSW - Religious Harm Recovery Ep. 315

This Sunday on the podcast, I sit down with Megan Von Fricken, LCSW--therapist and coach to discuss the complexities of religious harm recovery.  We explore themes of unworthiness and the misguided idea of inherent sinfulness, purity culture and how they fit under the umbrella of patriarchy and organized religion. We also discuss spiritual abuse, the impact of family rejection, and the importance of finding supportive communities when a person decides to leave their religion of origin and begin their deconstruction. We end our conversation reflecting on the future and potential for a more interconnected and compassionate society.   To find our more about Megan, or to work with her head over to her website and follow her on social media @religious.harm.recovery   You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel. Don't forget to subscribe!   To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com   If you'd like to support this podcast, consider buying podcast inspired merch here! Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast