In this episode of The Imaginals, host Ashley Wick sits down with activist and best-selling author Lynne Twist for a soulful, inspiring conversation about purpose and transformation. Lynne shares the highlights of her 40-year journey—dedicating herself to ending world hunger, protecting the Amazon rainforest, and empowering women—and the spiritual metamorphosis that made it all possible.

Ashley and Lynne explore the power of commitment, the mystery of life’s callings, and the difference between change and true transformation. Lynne reflects on the moments that shaped her path: the sudden loss of her father, the life-changing EST training, and an extraordinary mystical vision that led to the creation of the Pachamama Alliance. She also speaks to the vital role women play in creating a more balanced, compassionate future.

This conversation is rich with wisdom and heart. Lynne reminds us of the importance of staying connected to what we love and how daring to pursue big, impossible dreams pushes us to grow into the people capable of realizing them.

Chapters:

• 01:16 Meet Lynne Twist: Activist and Author
• 01:51 Lynn's Early Life and Spiritual Awakening
• 14:28 The Impact of the 1960s: Activism and Personal Growth
• 17:56 Discovering EST and The Hunger Project
• 27:54 Commitment to Ending World Hunger
• 31:09 Ending World Hunger: A Personal Journey
• 31:53 Facing Corruption and Beauty in Humanity
• 32:50 A Transformative Trip to Guatemala
• 34:10 The Shamanic Ceremony Experience
• 38:13 A Call to the Amazon
• 41:58 Founding the Pachamama Alliance
• 48:33 The Role of Women in Global Change
• 51:44 Change vs. Transformation
• 54:43 Personal Transformation Through Illness
• 58:50 Final Thoughts and Resources

Guest Links: 

Lynne Twist Instagram: @soulofmoney

Pachamama Alliance:  https://pachamama.org/ 

Soul of Money: https://soulofmoney.org

Nobel Women’s Initiative: https://www.nobelwomensinitiative.org/ 

The Soul of Money & Living A Committed Life books: https://soulofmoney.org/products/  

Landmark Forum ( Formerly EST ): https://www.landmarkworldwide.com/the-landmark-forum 

The Hunger Project: https://thp.org 

The Life You Are Given by George Leonard: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/90046.The_Life_We_Are_Given

Pema Chodron

Ashley Links:

Finding The Current Within Retreat: https://peggymarkel.com/adventures/finding-the-current-within/

Ashley Wick Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashleywick

The Ingenius Life Workshop: https://www.ingenius.life

Take The Leap Course: https://www.taketheleapwomen.com/

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