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Re-Release: Jasmine Hayden - Releasing multi-generational trauma and healing our lineages Ep. 299

Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break, and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations!   This week I sit down with Intimacy, Wealth, and Embodiment Coach Jasmine Hayden to discuss her work helping people heal multi-generational trauma and differentiated between trauma that belongs to us, and trauma that is passed down. She is also an artist and spiritual activist, who lends her time to social justice through her art. Jasmine articulates how art can be a vehicle of social change and a permanent record and reflection of how we respond to society, conflict, injustice, and joy.    You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@LightCastingNetwork   To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com   Want to support the show? Consider shopping at our podcast inspired merch store: https://ianwpodcast.com/collections   Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

Re-Release: Jake Eagle - Overcoming Burnout, Anxiety, and Finding Purpose

Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break, and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations!   Co-Author, Jake Eagle comes to the podcast to discuss his new book he co-wrote with Michael Amster, MD: "The Power of A.W.E.“ Jake discusses the research studies that were built around this methodology and how it changed the participants who were frontline health care workers during one of the hardest moments in recent history--the Covid-19 pandemic. Jakes also shares the benefits of healing using the A.W.E method to help our nervous system feel safe, so long term healing and integration can occur. To find out more about Jake head over to his website https://thepowerofawe.com/   You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@LightCastingNetwork   To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com   Want to support the show? Consider shopping at our podcast inspired merch store: https://ianwpodcast.com/collections   Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

Re-Release: Meagan O'Nan - Vulnerability, Courage, and how we heal through storytelling Ep. 297

Thank you for listening! The podcast is on summer break, and will return on September 15, 2024. We are revisting some of our favorite interviews over the summer, we hope you enjoy these conversations!   This week I sit down with Meagan O'Nan. Meagan opens up about going on a spiritual expedition to find her spiritual home after coming out. She shares her wisdom about shedding labels and the identities society puts on us. She talks about how vulnerability starts with honesty and how when we are vulnerable, we give permission to those around us to be vulnerable in return. She ends with important points on self-acceptance, courage, and healing through telling our stories. Meagan O’Nan is an award-winning author and award-winning inspirational speaker. She is the author of the award-winning book, “Creating Your Heaven on Earth,” and “Courage: Agreeing to Disagree Is Not Enough.” Her third book, "Held and Free," was published in April 2023.   Meagan is passionate about creating peace in the world through her writing, speaking, and interactions with others. Join her on a journey on sharing how vulnerable storytelling can change community and family narratives. To find out more about Meagan O'Nan, head over to her website https://www.meaganonan.com/   You can watch this full interview over on our YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/@LightCastingNetwork   To learn more about your host, Krista Xiomara head over to https://iamkristaxiomara.com   Want to support the show? Consider shopping at our podcast inspired merch store: https://ianwpodcast.com/collections   Podcast Production: Written, directed, and edited by Krista Xiomara Produced by LightCasting Original Music by Mr. Pixie Follow this podcast on Instagram @ianwpodcast

Jeralyn Glass - The Transformative Power of Music and Sound Healing Ep. 296

Trigger Warning: This episode contains highly sensitive topics related to suicide, death, and traumatic greif that may be triggering to some individuals. (Beginning at minute 52:00)    This Sunday, I sat down with Singer, Author, and Sound Healer Jeralyn Glass to discuss her work in sound healing and the transformative power of music. She shares her personal journey in music, from Broadway to sound healing, and how she discovered the healing potential of crystal singing bowls. Jeralyn explains how sound healing can help release stuck energy and emotions, and how it can be used in various medical and therapeutic settings. She also discusses her upcoming book, 'Sacred Vibrations: The Transformative Power of Crystalline Sound and Music', which explores the use of intentional sound vibration for personal transformation. She shares her personal journey of discovering the healing power of sound and how it has transformed her life. Jeralyn explains the science behind sound healing and the various ways in which it can be used to promote healing and well-being. She also discusses the future of sound healing and its potential to be integrated into mainstream medicine. The conversation concludes with a beautiful sound bath and meditation.   Jeralyn Glass is an internationally acclaimed singer, musician, and leader in the field of sound healing who has been sharing the gift of music medicine with the world for decades. She began her career on Broadway and has sung on opera and concert stages around the globe. Jeralyn offers a unique alchemical blend of music, meditation, and high vibrational sound. Merging quantum science, bioenergetics, and crystalline singing bowls, Jeralyn helps people facilitate healing and transformation with the power of music and sacred frequencies that nourish our bodies, connect us with our hearts, and awaken our consciousness. Jeralyn created the educational platform, The Sacred Science of Sound® with its app Source. To find out more about Jeralyn, and to purchase her book or oracle card deck head over to her website.  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 

Sweta Vikram - "The Loss That Binds Us" Ep. 295

This Sunday I sat down with Author and Ayurvedic doctor, Sweta Vikram to talk about her new book "The Loss that Binds Us." Sweta discusses how there is no hierarchy in grief. She shares ideas and tools for navigating grief when you had a complicated or strained relationship. Sweta reminds the audience, that managing our grief requires balance and self-awareness. Sweat emphasizes the important of self-honesty when interacting with our grief, and she says "being honest about your grief will help you heal."     Sweta Srivastava Vikram is a dedicated Doctor of Ayurveda, a globally renowned speaker, and an acclaimed author of 14 best-selling books. As a reputable authority on health and wellness, Sweta, who holds a Master’s degree in Strategic Communications from Columbia University, wholeheartedly dedicates herself to promoting and teaching a holistic approach to creativity, productivity, health, and nutrition.  Sweta’s newest book, "The Loss That Binds Us," released on April 2, 2024, through Loving Healing Press, isa  heartfelt guide through grief. With profound wisdom and a compassionate touch, this beautifully crafted manual offers solace, comfort, and inspiration when the pain of losing a loved one strikes. Readers will discover 108 practical tips to navigate the myriad emotions accompanying loss. Drawing from her own experience of losing her parents, Sweta shares examples that resonate, allowing readers to acknowledge, understand, and accept their grief. Her insights aim to be a go-to resource readers will want by their side, offering support and guidance during challenging times     To find out more about Sweta or work buy a copy of her book, head over to her website.    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