Awakening Conversations

In this episode, Kate and Amanda dive deep into the transformative journey of awakening to your authentic self and how understanding personal and relational designs can reshape relationships, parenting, and personal growth. Together, they explore the role of AI and Gene Keys as powerful tools for self-discovery, emotional growth, and fostering connection.

Discover how recognizing the unique genius in yourself and others can redefine success and transform family dynamics. Learn how to navigate relationships as vehicles for growth, turn shadows into opportunities, and integrate insights into daily life for lasting change. This inspiring conversation will leave you with practical takeaways for cultivating a fulfilling, purpose-driven life and creating supportive environments that honor individual differences.

Whether you're curious about self-discovery, enhancing family relationships, or using design awareness for personal transformation, this episode offers profound insights and actionable wisdom to support your journey.

In this episode we’re joined by Jenny Lawler, a transformational leader, soccer coach, and single mother of four. Jenny shares her journey of navigating life’s challenges, discovering her deeper purpose, and embracing her authentic self.

Jenny opens up about the pivotal moments in her life that sparked her spiritual awakenings. She speaks candidly about experiencing profound loss, including the death of a child and her best friend, and how these events pushed her to confront her grief and embark on a healing journey. 

Jenny describes her experiences navigating the dark night of the soul—a time of deep inner transformation—and how it ultimately led her to a place of surrender and alignment with her true self.

Jenny shares how her spiritual growth journey reshaped her approach to coaching. She realized that her mission was less about the sport itself and more about empowering girls to show up as their authentic selves. 

Her dedication to creating safe, supportive environments for young women to thrive became her driving force. Through open conversations about vulnerability, mindfulness, and self-discovery, Jenny has helped her players build confidence and find their unique gifts both on and off the field.

Jenny’s story is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of self-love, surrender, and authenticity. By shedding layers of societal conditioning and embracing her true self, Jenny has found new opportunities to guide and inspire others. 

In this episode of the Awakening Conversations podcast, we dive into the energy of 2025 and explore how we can align with it by setting intentions rather than sticking to those old-school New Year’s resolutions. We share why self-acceptance and authenticity are so powerful and talk about how the words we choose can shape the experiences we create.

Our conversation is all about making space for growth, embracing life’s natural flow, and learning from experiences instead of getting stuck in rigid goals. We discuss the importance of letting go of what no longer serves us, releasing limiting beliefs, and creating room for new beginnings.

We also dive into balancing fear with courage, using visualization to manifest your goals, and how personal growth creates a ripple effect—not just in your life, but in the lives of those around you. Finally, we touch on the wisdom of understanding personal cycles and energies, like numerology, to help you align your intentions with the year ahead. This episode is full of practical tips and soulful reflections to help you start 2025 with clarity and purpose!

In this episode, Kate and Amanda dive deep into the journey of transformation exploring how intentional reflection, consistency, and embracing challenges shape our personal growth. 

Together, they unpack the dance between fear and courage, and how staying committed to aligned paths can open doors to creativity, clarity, and purpose.

They discuss the importance of pausing to celebrate growth, even in subtle ways, how stepping into creative endeavors helps dismantle self-limiting beliefs, how to navigate the discomfort of uncertainty while staying true to one’s calling and the value of supportive communities, like mastermind groups, in fostering growth and accountability.

Kate and Amanda also reflect on the unexpected ways their podcast has shaped their lives, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs of staying committed to a creative project. 

Whether you’re navigating your own creative journey, working toward personal goals, or stepping into a new phase of life, this conversation offers practical insights and inspiration to keep you moving forward.

In this episode of the Awakening Conversations podcast, hosts Kate and Amanda engage with Katy Valentine, a shamanic practitioner and New Testament scholar, exploring the intersection of metaphysics and faith. Katy shares her journey of integrating spirituality into her academic pursuits, her experiences with shamanism, and how she helps others cultivate their spiritual relationships. The conversation delves into the importance of personal interpretation in spirituality and the connection to ancestral practices. In this conversation, they delve into the intricate relationship between spirituality, personal faith, and organized religion. They explore the evolution of their understanding of Jesus, the significance of community in spiritual practices, and the importance of cultivating a direct relationship with the divine. The discussion highlights the challenges and opportunities within organized religion, emphasizing the need for personal empowerment and authentic connections with spiritual teachings.

In this episode, Kate and Amanda dive deep into how we can navigate these times of great change and uncertainty. Together, they explore the power of holding an open heart amidst fear, how our beliefs and visions shape the future, and the role of creators in building a new reality. They invite listeners to consider how to shift from fear-based thinking to limitless possibility, the importance of crafting bold, imaginative visions for the future, practical tools to stay grounded, aligned, and intentional in uncertain times, and the transformative practice of keeping your heart open as a pathway to compassion, curiosity, and connection.

Kate and Amanda also reflect on the power of energetic awareness, the journey of self-discovery, and how embracing multidimensional perspectives helps us step into our authentic selves. This conversation is an inspiring guide for anyone ready to rise above the noise, take creative responsibility, and contribute to shaping a more hopeful, abundant world.

In this episode, Kate and Amanda discuss the current transformative times we are experiencing as a collective. They explore the importance of awakening to new realities, questioning authority, and embracing personal sovereignty. The conversation delves into the role of fear and hope in navigating change, the biological responses to uncertainty, and the power of choice in shaping our experiences. They emphasize the necessity of confronting shadows to create meaningful change and the excitement of the journey ahead. They explore the themes of navigating the unknown, embracing change, and the importance of inner power during times of uncertainty. They discuss the ascension process and the rising vibrations that are affecting humanity, emphasizing the need to acknowledge both light and dark forces in our lives. The conversation highlights the journey of awakening, encouraging listeners to trust the process and embrace their unique paths while fostering compassion and understanding for others.

In this enlightening conversation, we are joined by Kirsten McCormick. Musician turned youth advocate, and mother of five from Texas who is revolutionizing teen experiences. We discuss the need for in-person connections among teenagers in this digital age, and the innovative programs Kirsten has developed, including Teen Connect and Teen Connect Adventures. Programs that are helping teens develop meaningful social connections, improve their mental health and foster their creativity. 

The conversation emphasizes fostering independence in children, the significance of real-world experiences, and the valuable lessons learned through failure. Kirsten discusses the importance of allowing kids to make mistakes in a safe environment and highlights the significance of recognizing each teen as an individual, and the transformative power of travel in fostering empathy and personal growth. 

Kirsten shares her journey of grounding in authenticity and the lessons learned from her children, particularly in navigating emotions. The conversation culminates in the importance of creating opportunities for teens to explore and connect with the world around them.

In this episode, Kate and Amanda explore the profound interplay between death and life, examining how our fears and cultural perceptions of mortality influence the way we live. They highlight the transformative power of confronting fears, emphasizing how an awareness of mortality can deepen our relationships, enhance presence, and foster personal growth. The conversation delves into the cyclical nature of life, grief as a catalyst for connection, and the potential of death to serve as a gateway to a richer, more meaningful existence. Their insights encourage listeners to embrace the fullness of life and choose love over fear.

Are your spiritual gifts being activated right now? Learn how to cultivate and integrate them into your life and open up to more of your own potential. 

In this episode we discuss the nature of these gifts, how to recognize and develop them and how to work with them to enhance your life. 

The conversation emphasizes the importance of practice, mentorship, and community support in strengthening your intuitive abilities. 

And we share practices and examples to help you develop trust in your abilities and intuition, self awareness, and inner authority to navigate life from this expanded awareness of who and what you are.