Awakening Podcast Series

Send us a text with comments or questions In this episode, Kurt Shaye and I talk about some of the concepts he shares in his book, The Addiction Fiction. Kurt challenges mainstream thinking, nudging us toward a deeper truth that abolishes our old, outdated narratives, which keep us locked in a disempowered place. The Addiction Fiction by Kurt Shaye is an unflinching exploration of the human desire to cling—whether to substances, relationships, or identities that promise comfort but ultimately trap us. Through a narrative that blends raw personal experience with sharp philosophical inquiry, Shaye dismantles the conventional narrative of addiction, arguing that what we call "addiction" is often a euphemism for attachment. Drawing from his personal experiences with various substances, he explores how they evolved in his life—from initial escapes to reflective mirrors, and ultimately as catalysts for personal growth.Check out his book by following the link belowhttps://www.amazon.ca/Addiction-Fiction-Un

Send us a text with comments or questions It's easy to feel like you are an imposter when you are just getting started in a new endeavour. Self-doubt is something all of us have experienced over the years.  However, if we stop ourselves from doing what our hearts call us to do because of our self-doubt, we have crossed a healthy threshold with our fears and doubts about ourselves. Leaning into something new can be an exciting journey of discovery that leads us to our greatest joy. Support the show

Send us a text with comments or questions Here is a short talk I gave about peace last night at the concert that my dear friend Paul Luftenegger put on. The room was so full of love and amazing people! Thank you to everyone who came to support this event.Support the show

Send us a text with comments or questions My dear friend Beth Silva dropped by to share a conversation with me about the topic of authenticity. This word has come up in many of my conversations with others, and I think there is an underlying truth to finding our authenticity. Being authentic is about discovering who you are and having the courage to express yourself without fear of what others think or feel about you.  #NedBurwell #hunahealingcenter #BethSilva #beingauthentic #beyourselfSupport the show

Send us a text with comments or questions In this episode, I open a conversation about suicide. It's a topic that needs to be talked about. Umatter.ca started as a place to support those who are struggling with poor mental health, specifically those who were having suicidal ideologies. If you are struggling, please reach out there is help that can get you through your dark times.Support the show

Send us a text with comments or questions Rev. Dr Jen Hewson is an Energy Medicine Practitioner, who is passionate about facilitating healing with her clients. She uses her intuitive wisdom and energy technologies that are revolutionizing how we think about healing the systems of our minds and bodies. Several years ago, Jen was diagnosed with an invasive form of breast cancer. During that time, she left her career in education and went on a quest to learn and discover how she could heal her mind, body, and spirit, that had all been left destroyed from the affects of allopathic or traditional medicine. She discovered that there were many extraordinary ways in which we all can heal. Today, her mission is to help facilitate this healing journey with those she works with, and help each person to rediscover their ‘Healthy Self.”  https://www.takebackyourhealth.ca/Take Back Your Health518 Broadway StreetTillsonburg, Ontariojen@takebackyourhealth.ca519-280-0592Support the show

Send us a text with comments or questions In this episode, my dear friend Paul Luftenegger and I talk about how love expands love. Paul and I share some essential tools required to set you on a path of discovering love in you, then growing and healing from our past so that we open more space for us to live in the love that resides within us.  Throughout this talk, we also share our thoughts and experiences with love, with the intention of bringing more awareness of how powerful love is and how we can harness love's power in our daily life. If you would like to purchase Paul's music, you can access it on his website. https://paulluftenegger.com/index.html Here is a link to his song, The Angels are Listening.https://youtu.be/u4rCeshgbok?si=IK8Cwveq4IbcYs_5 Support the show

Send us a text with comments or questions As we awaken to our Divinity within, there are natural phases that we move through. Here is a short video that briefly highlights my experience of awakening.Support the show

Send us a text with comments or questions Change is constant in our lives. How we manage and embrace the changes that come will determine how well we can maintain our peace. In this episode I break down change and how to manage it using a few steps. Support the show

Send us a text with comments or questions In this episode, my dear friend Peggy Helkaa joins us to discuss grief. Peggy is a grief counsellor and a wise and compassionate soul who cares deeply for others. If you are struggling with grief and would like to reach out to Peggy, here is her contact information. Feel free to email her at phelkaa@acclaimhealth.ca or call 647-460-7968Support the show

Send us a text with comments or questions In this episode, Lisa and I talk about how to resolve the conflict between our hearts and our minds. It can be confusing to be in conflict and difficult to get the clarity that we need. Ultimately, we always have our answers within us, but how to retrieve them can sometimes be where we get stuck. We start with getting the thoughts out of our minds. Next, we take some time to be quiet, and we learn to trust and discern what our heart is speaking and what our mind desires that we think is our heart.    Support the show

Send us a text with comments or questions This episode is a workshop I presented at the Sivananda Ashram in the Bahamas. The first portion of this talk is about love and the importance of inserting love into what we create. Next, I speak about the barriers that block our creative flow and draw us away from embracing our creativity. The talk ends with the topic of the Divine Masculine/feminine. I share my thoughts about the polarities and the importance of bringing them into balance. Support the show

Send us a text with comments or questions This episode is a talk I gave at Sivananda Ashram Bahamas. The talk is about creativity and tapping into it as a way to live. I share how I see creativity and how it moves us into a closer relationship with our Divinity.  Support the show

We become powerful the moment we connect with ourselves and then others. If you look out in the world today, you might see the opposite happening. Lisa and I believe this is a real problem, and our solution is to connect with ourselves first and then make a conscious effort to connect with others. When fear and division rule our minds, disempowerment will soon follow.  Support the show

In this video, Ned Burwell, Monika and Graham Burwise talk about creativity and creation. What is it? How do we tap into creativity? What is our role and relationship with it?  Being creative is not just for artists and authors. Rather, it is a way that we can live and be. Ned explains that living in a creative space helps us fulfil our souls purpose.Support the show

Tony O’Callaghan is an artist, storyteller, and historian. He can often be found sculpting, carving, and painting. He is also a keeper of wisdom, and he shares his wisdom through sharing stories. The Sidhe Ring Sculpture Studio was founded by Tony over 3o years ago, and you can find Tony on the second floor at the Western Fair Market in London, Ontario, on Saturdays and Sundays. In this video, we talked about stories and the importance of sharing stories to preserve history so that we avoid making the same mistakes as our ancestors. Tony shared his thoughts about the concept of “one world, one tribe, one village.” It’s important that we learn to connect with each other and work towards understanding cultural diversity. We ended our conversation by talking about nature and the importance of learning how to connect with the world around us.Support the show

In this interview Al identifies some of the broken bones of society. As our discussion rolled on, he provided many insights on how to grow and be in this ever-changing world that we live in today.  He shares his deep and impactful thoughts about the changes he sees in this new world arising and how we can navigate the changes in ourselves to help create a metamorphosis in the collective consciousness so that we can ground and stabilize the new world that is in the process of becoming our reality. First, we start with talking about the mental health crisis. He shares that we need to adopt a participatory approach to change, and to do so, we must be willing to set down our old ways of doing and being in the world so that we can more deeply connect with the wisdom of our soul, which in turn leads us into to creating the changes we so desperately need. We finished our talk with the topic of nature and the importance of connecting to our natural world. Lastly, we discussed moving beyond gender and reaching into bo

In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Sean Botha. He has an important message to share: How to listen more deeply and become more present with your life and what surrounds you. Dr. Sean Botha hails from Pretoria, South Africa. He is the founder & director of HSBothaProductions, in Sydney, Australia. Sean is a music composer, storyteller and researcher. He created "The Listen Program” during his doctoral research into sound and stillness at Western Sydney University, Australia, between 2015 and 2020. His work includes 28 years’ experience in the health industry, music performance and creating immersive sound worlds. His music background stretches over 37 years and includes classical guitar, piano and composing skills. Sean is passionate about the relationship between sound & stillness, physics, and communication. His research has given him a deeper understanding of the fundamental processes of communication, specifically, listening and the need to help people realign with their o

In this episode, Ryan Beckett and I discuss what it means to be a man in this day of age. We talked about transcending gender roles, awakening and becoming a gentleman. Ryan credits his Grandfather, Charley W. Fox, for providing him with valuable lessons on how to become a true gentle-man. Charley was an honorary Colonel in the Canadian Air Force, a title that was later bestowed on him not only for his war achievements but his continued service to his community through his support with local air shows and all his public speaking endeavours.Support the show

In this episode, we talk about waking up feeling cranky or feeling off. Often, this feeling can cause the rest of your day to go to crap. This doesn't need to be the case; one terrible moment doesn't need to become an all-day experience. Join Lisa and I to hear about our thoughts on this topic. Support the show