I Awaken

At some point, every founder hits the same invisible wall: the very drive that built the company starts slowing it down. On the I Awaken Podcast, hosted by Sana, this conversation with Bryan Baker explores the real shift from founder energy to operational leadership.

This episode is for founders, operators, and leaders who feel stretched between growth and control. Bryan shares how systems, clear processes, and aligned incentives turn chaos into scalable operations—without burning out teams or sacrificing culture.

About the Guest:

Bryan Baker has over 17 years of experience helping leaders scale or...

What if awakening isn’t a dramatic breakthrough—but a quiet moment of presence? In this episode of I Awaken, host Yusuf sits down with yoga teacher, retreat leader, and author Veronique Ory to explore how awareness begins with something as simple as a breath.

This conversation is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or curious about yoga but unsure where to begin. Veronique shares her journey from running a theatre company and navigating autoimmune illness to discovering meditation, mindfulness, and the deeper philosophy of yoga. Together they explore how slowing down, feeling emotions fully, and reconnecting with the...

Hard conversations don’t need armour. On I Awaken, host Archita talks with attorney and coach Arlene Miller about negotiating as presence—not combat—and how deep listening can soften tension without giving up your ground.

For anyone facing salary talks, client conflicts, or family boundaries, you’ll learn ways to prepare, stay steady when triggered, and repair after the fact—so you can speak clearly and leave with dignity.

About the Guest:

Arlene Miller is an AV Preeminent attorney and ICF Professional Certified Coach. She’s also an accredited mentor, meditation facilitator, and holds a...

What if the “stuck” feeling isn’t confusion… but self-abandonment asking to be seen? In I Awaken, hosted by Archita, attorney and mediator Veronica L. Nabizadeh (the “Battle-Weary Wife Whisperer”) names the hidden exhaustion so many wives carry in silence.

This episode is for anyone torn between staying and leaving—especially if you’ve been over-functioning, tiptoeing, or carrying the emotional load alone. You’ll walk away with a calmer lens, cleaner boundaries, and a simple practice to de-escalate conflict and come back to yourself.

About the Guest:

Veronica L. Nabizadeh is an attorney, mediator...

In I Awaken, hosted by Archita, counselor, educator, and author Robert Bleck shares what emotional healing really asks of us—not “moving on,” but completing what was interrupted.

This episode is for anyone stuck in repeating patterns—anger, addiction, anxiety, or painful relationships—who suspects the problem isn’t the present moment, but what never got safely felt and released.

About the Guest:

Robert Bleck is a counselor, educator, and author of Give Back the Pain. He draws from lived experience and decades of work helping people release long-held emotional pain.

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In I Awaken, hosted by Archita, Kerisma Vere unpacks a quiet truth: wholeness isn’t something you earn after you “fix” yourself—it’s something you remember when you stop abandoning parts of you.

This episode is for anyone who feels fragmented, tired of performing “healed,” or stuck in self-judgment. You’ll leave with grounded ways to relate to your inner world with compassion and accountability—without chasing a flawless version of yourself.

About the Guest:

Kerisma Vere is a coach who supports clients in building a compassionate relationship with all parts of self. She’s also t...

What if your relationship conflicts aren’t random—but patterned? On I Awaken, Archita sits down with Alexander and Vicky to explore how unconscious dynamics shape connection, attraction, and recurring challenges.

This episode is for anyone feeling stuck in repeating relationship cycles. Discover how The Source Cards system uses a standard deck of playing cards to reveal hidden emotional patterns, shadow triggers, and growth opportunities—so you can respond with awareness instead of reaction.

About the Guest:
Alexander and Vicky are guides and coaches working with The Source Cards system. They help individuals and co...

What if leadership was never meant to feel heavy? On I Awaken, hosted by Archita, Joanna Zhang shares how leaders can shift from pressure-driven control to soul-aligned influence.

This episode is for founders, executives, and visionaries who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Joanna opens up about her own awakening journey and how leading from unconditional love, not fear or ego, transformed her business and relationships. You’ll walk away with a grounded perspective on conscious leadership, emotional awareness, and sustainable growth.

About the Guest:
Joanna Zhang is an international speaker and founder of Op...

On I Awaken, hosted by Archita, Irina Shehovsov shares a powerful truth: feeling lost isn’t failure—it’s transformation. If you’re navigating midlife shifts, identity changes, or the end of a long relationship, this conversation is for you.

Irina reframes confusion as awakening, explaining how subconscious patterns, self-doubt, and people-pleasing shape our lives—and how presence, gratitude, and small daily habits can gently guide us back to ourselves. This episode offers grounded tools for reconnecting with clarity, confidence, and inner truth.

About the Guest:
Irina Shehovsov is the founder of Reclaim Your Life...

Trauma doesn’t just live in memory—it lives in the body. Even when life feels stable, your nervous system may still brace for impact.

In this episode, Lou Lachman shares a compassionate, body-led approach to healing for anyone who has done the “mental work” yet still feels on edge. We explore why talking alone isn’t always enough, how unresolved trauma shows up in daily reactions, and how to gently rebuild inner safety. Listeners will walk away with simple, practical tools to begin calming the body without force.

About the Guest:

Lou Lachma...

In this deeply grounding conversation on I Awaken, we explore the quiet disconnection that so many high-functioning people live with every day. Katharine Chestnut shares how burnout, trauma, and long-term stress subtly pull us out of our bodies and into survival mode—without us even realizing it. Through stories, nervous system wisdom, and simple breath-based practices, this episode invites listeners to slow down, listen inward, and rediscover calm confidence without turning healing into another self-improvement project. A powerful reminder that coming home to yourself begins one breath at a time.

About the Guest:
Katharine Chestnut works wi...

What if personal growth wasn’t about forcing discipline, but about learning how to yield with awareness? This episode invites listeners to rethink meditation and movement as living practices, not isolated techniques.

Hosted on I Awaken, this conversation is for anyone feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or too busy to slow down. Host explores how meditative arts can be woven into daily life to build steadiness, focus, and inner balance—without escaping real-world responsibilities.

About the Guest:
Jeff Patterson is the founder of a martial arts academy and meditation center that has served the Portland community for...

We are more connected than ever, yet many feel deeply alone. In this episode of I Awaken, host Architha sits down with Hayley Hunter Hines to explore why modern life feels so disconnected and what real connection actually looks like in the body, nervous system, and soul.

This conversation is for anyone feeling overstimulated, lonely, or emotionally drained despite being constantly “online.” Hayley shares grounded, practical insights on rebuilding meaningful connection, regulating the nervous system, and creating environments that support presence, safety, and depth.

About the Guest:
Hayley Hunter Hines is a wellness futurist and...

In this episode of I Awaken, host Archita sits down with Dr. Eleanor Haspel-Portner to explore how energy healing and spiritual growth show up in real, everyday life. From childhood sensitivity to energy to decades of clinical practice, Eleanor shares how awareness, alignment, and listening to the soul shape healing and fulfillment.

This conversation is for anyone feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or curious about spiritual growth without leaving daily life behind. You will learn how energy influences relationships, communication, and personal clarity, and how small daily practices can bring you back into alignment with who you truly are.<...

What if the pain you survived never fully left—but settled quietly into your body? This episode explores the often-overlooked connection between trauma, the nervous system, and physical illness.

On I Awaken, host Archita sits with author Avonley Lightstone to unpack how unprocessed trauma can manifest as chronic pain, numbness, and long-term health challenges. This conversation is for anyone sensing that their body is holding stories their mind learned to silence—and who is ready to listen with compassion and courage.

About the Guest:
Avonley Lightstone is the author of Strength of Scars. A trau...

In this episode of I Awaken, host Archita sits down with Aleksandra Ceho to explore astrology as a living language of consciousness rather than prediction. Alexandra shares how ancient wisdom systems can help us reconnect with purpose, alignment, and inner clarity in everyday life.

This conversation is for anyone feeling curious, lost, or disconnected and seeking grounded ways to understand life transitions, emotional cycles, and awakening through cosmic patterns and self-awareness.

About the Guest:
Aleksandra Ceho is an international instructor of astrology, tarot, and hermetic philosophy with the Modern Mystery School. She has over...

What if enlightenment is not something you achieve, but something you remember? In this episode of I Awaken, host Archita sits down with spiritual teacher, author, and podcaster Dean Graves to explore awakening as a lived, human experience rather than a distant spiritual goal.

This conversation is for anyone who feels successful on the outside but quietly unfulfilled inside. Dean breaks down how awareness, surrender, and responsibility shape the enlightenment process, and how real awakening shows up in daily life through relationships, work, stress, and emotional responses.

About the Guest:
Dean Graves is a...

Sometimes relationships do not break. They evolve. In this episode of I Awaken, host Yusuf is joined by Samantha Kane, founder of Roots Wings Wellness, for a grounded conversation on why relationship shifts often signal growth rather than failure.

This episode is for anyone feeling confused, guilty, or stuck as relationships change during personal or spiritual growth. Samantha offers clarity on alignment, shadow work, and how to honor truth without hardening the heart.

 About the Guest :

Samantha Kane is the founder of Roots Wings Wellness and a certified holistic life coach. She supports c...

At some point, many of us give away our power quietly through silence, compliance, and inherited expectations. In this episode of I Awaken, host Yusuf is joined by spiritual coach and master teacher Toni LaMotta to explore how unconscious vows shape our lives.

Drawing from her 16 years living under a vow of obedience in a convent, Dr. Toni explains how inner authority gets muted and how listeners can begin listening to their own body, intuition, and inner compass. This conversation is for anyone feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected from their own voice and ready to reclaim self...

In this episode of I Awaken, host Archita sits with Stuart Perrin to unpack meditation, chakras, and what “awakening” looks like in everyday life, not in theory.

This one is for anyone craving a quieter mind, steadier emotions, and a more grounded spiritual path. Stuart shares how breathwork and consistent practice can transform tension into clarity, joy, and an open heart, while still fully engaging with work, relationships, and responsibility. 

Stuart Perrin is an American spiritual teacher of Rudra meditation with over 40 years of practice and teaching. He began studying in 1967 with Swami R...

In this episode of I Awaken, host Archita sits down with Dr. Gretta Chamberlain to explore how sound healing supports inner peace and overall well-being. This conversation bridges ancient wisdom and modern understanding, showing how frequency, vibration, and silence influence the nervous system and emotional regulation.

This episode is for anyone feeling overstimulated, disconnected, or curious about using sound as a grounding and restorative practice. Listeners will gain a deeper appreciation for how music, voice, and stillness can support balance, relaxation, and self-awareness. 

Dr. Gretta Chamberlain is a recording artist, author, and s...

What if nothing is “wrong” with your life, but with the lens you’re using to live it? On I Awaken, host Archita sits down with Susan Michel to explore how emotional pain can feel like identity, and how healing begins when you stop fighting your feelings and start listening to what they’re trying to reveal.

This episode is for anyone who looks “fine” on the outside but feels heavy, numb, or reactive inside. You’ll hear practical steps to slow down, process triggers, and apply A Course in Miracles as daily mind training that helps you choose lov...

In this episode of I Awaken, host Archita sits down with Stanley F. Bronstein for a grounded conversation on awareness and the skill of “telling it like it is” without turning honesty into self-punishment. Stanley shares the exact moment (February 1, 2009) he stopped negotiating with his health and chose personal responsibility.

This episode is for anyone who wants real, sustainable change, whether it’s weight, habits, mindset, or follow-through. You’ll hear practical tools for interrupting shame spirals, building discipline, and staying consistent long-term through commitment and small daily actions.

Stanley F. Bronstein is an atto...

In this episode of I Awaken, host Archita sits with Caleb Matthews to unpack what it really looks like to hear God, not as a dramatic moment, but as a steady, learnable way of living.

This conversation is for anyone who feels overwhelmed, second-guesses their inner voice, or keeps asking, “Is that God, or is that my anxiety?” You will walk away with simple practices for building a calmer inner atmosphere, testing what you hear by its fruit, and using dreams as practical clues instead of confusion. 

Caleb Matthews has explored both New A...

Most of us do not need another productivity hack, we need a nervous system reset. In this episode of I Awaken, host Archita sits with Guru Yogi Shivan to explore how ancient wisdom helps high-functioning, burnt-out people reconnect with inner stability through breath, rhythm, and self-awareness.

This conversation is for anyone who looks fine on the outside but feels depleted inside. You will hear simple ways to shift your state in 10 minutes a day, how Ayurveda frames “healing,” and why real change is less about instant relief and more about consistent inner practice.

G...

In this I Awaken episode host Archita sits down with Tera Ajeet, a blind storyteller and angelic Kundalini coach, for a real conversation on inner vision, spiritual resilience, and turning limitations into liberation. Terra shares how college mindfulness, yoga, meditation, and breathwork became the pivot from constant rushing to grounded self-awareness. They also get into fear around early spiritual experiences, trusting intuition when you cannot rely on visual cues, and why the heart is the most underrated decision-making tool. If you’re into personal growth, nervous system regulation, spiritual awakening, disability empowerment, and practical mindset shifts this one lands.

In this episode of I Awaken, host Shreya sits down with Alan Lazaros, founder and CEO of Next Level University, for a direct conversation on self-worth, self-belief, and what it really takes to rebuild your identity after life hits hard. Alan shares how early loss, family rupture, and a near-fatal car accident reshaped his definition of success. The discussion breaks down the difference between self-efficacy (self-belief) and self-worth, why many high achievers still feel empty, and how to update your “internal operating system” so your real life feels as strong as your social life looks. If you’re working on con...

In this I Awaken episode, spirituality teacher David Alan Brown breaks down why so many people struggle to “live” spirituality instead of just thinking about it. The core issue. We chase external results and treat circumstances like a scorecard for how spiritual we are.

David reframes the whole game toward inner co-creation, intentional awareness, and choices rooted in love. You will hear practical ways to rebuild connection fast. Starting with gratitude for the smallest, most human things. Then creating simple daily reminders so your values stay visible in real life, not just in theory.

If you...

In this episode, Archita sits down with bestselling author Robin H. Clare, creator of the Harmony Method, to break down what harmony really is. Inner peace plus outer purpose. They unpack why most people lose alignment when boundaries slip, noise gets loud and life turns into constant striving. Robin walks through her practical framework. Awareness, commitment, mastery, service, leadership and freedom. Then they get real about modern pressure. 24/7 information, comparison culture and even AI-fueled “perfection” that makes normal humans feel behind. You will leave with a clearer way to tell the difference between true inspiration and external pressure. Plus a gr...

On I Awaken, we sit down with past life reader and author Donna Hartley to unpack how past lives, near-death experiences, and intuition can shape your current life. Donna shares how surviving a plane crash and multiple medical crises changed her understanding of the afterlife, spiritual guidance, and why “patterns” in relationships, self-worth, and fear can repeat until you finally break the loop. We also get into deja vu, premonitions, karmic cycles, and practical ways to get clear enough to actually trust your inner knowing.

About the Guest  

Donna Hartley is a past life reader, intern...

In this I Awaken episode, poet and author Cyndee Dalai shares how faith, presence, and practical action can carry you through illness, criticism, grief, and life transitions. Cyndee unpacks what “identity” really means when your body becomes unpredictable. She explains how noticing everyday gifts like breath, rain, sunlight, and silence can rebuild wonder even in pain. You will also hear her definition of true strength. Not motivation or “positive thinking,” but taking the next real step when life feels heavy. If you are navigating burnout, chronic illness, grief, job loss, or a season of feeling alone, this conversation is built to...

In this episode of I Awaken, we get real about what it actually means to “change your thinking, change your life.” Spiritual mentor and divine channel Birgitta Visser walks through the hard parts. toxic relationships, addiction in the family system, depression, and the quiet decision to stay and rebuild.

We talk about self responsibility, why no one is coming to save you, and how accountability becomes the gateway to genuine self love. Birgitta breaks down how unhealed trauma sits in the body, how the ego keeps us stuck in “comfortable discomfort,” and why gratitude and heart aligned living a...

In this episode of I Awaken, host Archita sits down with longtime meditator and podcast host Thom E Walters of Zen Commuter and Calmer in Five to unpack meditation not just as a relaxation tool but as a serious path for spiritual advancement. Thom shares how his journey shifted from occasional practice as a teenager to a daily discipline that opened him to deeper stillness, connection with his higher self, conversations with guides, and a direct experience of the illusory nature of reality and non-linear time.

Together they break down big spiritual ideas in grounded, practical language...

In this episode of I Awaken, we sit down with psychotherapist, author and spiritual seeker Phyllis Leavitt to unpack where psychology and spirituality actually meet in real life, not just in theory. Phyllis breaks down how early trauma, family patterns and inner child wounds become the raw material our soul uses to evolve, and how divine guidance can walk alongside clinical healing without bypassing the hard emotional work. She shares how her own mystical experiences reframed darkness as fuel for consciousness, why difficult relationships function as teachers, and how unresolved wounds can quietly shape our ideas of God, religion...

In this powerful and heartfelt episode of I Awaken, Pastor Alex Horton joins host Archita to share his raw testimony of moving from a childhood marked by pain, addiction, doubt, and spiritual disconnection to a life of deep faith, ministry, and purpose. Alex opens up about the pivotal moment he truly grasped Romans 5:8 — that God loved him while he was still a sinner — and how that truth became the anchor of his transformation. He talks candidly about the ongoing battle between flesh and spirit, the healing power of vulnerability (including writing his new book), and how suffering can be rede...

In this episode of I Awaken, host Archita sits down with visionary entrepreneur and author Dylan Borland to unpack how imagination functions as the engine room of conscious creation. This conversation cuts through fluff and dives straight into the mechanics of how thoughts shape outcomes. Listeners will hear Dylan decode the science and spirituality behind visualization, belief, subconscious programming, and the inner architecture of manifestation.

About the Guest  :

Dylan Borland is an entrepreneur, author and founder of The Caden Academy. His work centers on helping people remember their innate creative power through imagination, bel...

In this episode of I Awaken, we unpack the mind of polymath Jim Marshall, the creator of Septemics, a groundbreaking framework that maps human behavior into seven measurable levels. Jim explains how decades of empirical observation, biofeedback testing, mathematical modeling, and human development engineering led him to discover thirty five distinct scales that decode why people act, think, and evolve the way they do. This conversation strips away the guesswork around personal growth and puts structure behind consciousness, motivation, relationships, and decision making. If you’ve ever felt stuck or lost in your own patterns, this episode will help yo...

In this episode of I Awaken, host Archita sits down with Dr. Jonathan Locust, a former academic who shifted from burnout to deep consciousness work. They unpack how a 24 day water fast became a turning point for healing, why the body, mind and consciousness form one integrated system, and how intentional fasting can clear both physical and metaphysical baggage.

Dr. Locust connects research on reincarnation, quantum physics and near death style experiences with practical tools like hypnosis, dream work and active imagination. He also gets real about spiritual scams, the need for verification in the holistic space...

In this episode of I Awaken, host Archita sits down with psychic shaman, educator and author Michelle Henderson to unpack what it really means to raise intuitive children in a noisy world. They explore how intuition shows up in kids long before adults name it, how neurodivergent children including those on the autism spectrum often experience heightened sensitivity and spiritual awareness, and why parents need to stop gaslighting their child’s inner knowing. Michelle breaks down practical strategies for spiritual parenting. from listening without fear and normalizing “imaginary friends” to helping children self regulate emotionally and energetically. She also shares...

In this episode of I Awaken, host Archita sits down with author and “ordinary mystic” Blair Abee to unpack awakening, soul contact and mindfulness as real world tools, not abstract philosophy. Blair reframes awakening as a practical shift into higher consciousness where we remember our eternal nature while still dealing with jobs, family and uncertainty. He shares how being unjustly fired became the catalyst for deep journaling, soul contact and five best selling books on meditation and mindfulness.

The conversation moves from daily meditation frameworks to simple mindfulness triggers that keep you present in the middle of work...