I'm Awake! Now What?

This week I sit down with Kimberley Pena, registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist, Dance Artist and Choreographer. Kimberley gives a historical account of how Dance Movement became a form of healing modality. She shares her story of transitioning from a dance career into using dance as a way to heal and restore the people who come to her for help. To find out more about Kimberley, click here. Follow this podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ianwpodcast

This week I sit down with the founder of Awake Leadership Solutions, Hilary Jane Grosskopf. Hilary is an author, strategist, systems engineer and Yogi. She created ALS to combine eastern philosophies and principles of leading ethically and with equanimity to inspire leaders who are seeking more mindful and creative practices. Hilary and I discuss her own awakening and what she hopes her books will do in the world. To find out more about Hilary's work head over to www.awakeleadershipsolutions.com

Ahead of this podcast episode, Hilary wrote two articles to supplement the content of our podcast interview to dive deeper into the themes covered during our interview; Spiritual Leadership and Awakening.

Links to article are here:

Does Real Leadership Require Spirituality?

What is an Awakening?

This week I sit down with Alisha Hawrylyszyn Frank, founder of Fiercely Optimistic, developed to help people through life coaching, Reiki, meditation and yoga. Alisha shares her life journey, offers important advice about following your intuition, and how to live in alignment with your life. We chat about depression and how anyone is susceptible. Alisha provides a list of practices that keep her grounded when bouts of depression arise. Follow this podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ianwpodcast

Part 2 of my interview with Billy, we return to the subject of authenticity and spirituality within partnerships. Billy shares wisdom about how we meet people where they are. I ask Billy, how many paths there are to enlightenment and he responds with deep wisdom and humor. In a twist, Billy asks me the question that's been on everyone's mind! Follow this podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ianwpodcast

Billy Lee Myers, Jr. makes a triumphant return to the podcast! I asked Billy to come back this season to discuss Spirituality from the male perspective. Billy shares his own journey through spirituality and what it means to be an authentic male. We ruminate on that deep question "What is the meaning of my life?" and other deep thoughts around manufactured suffering and what "waking up" really means. Follow this podcast on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @ianwpodcast

This week I sit down with author James McCrae to discuss his book "Shit Your Ego Says." James walks us through major themes in his book like, mindfulness, your higher self, and your ego. He gives poignant advice about staying the course in your own life journey and listening to your intuition. To find out more about James head over to www.jamesmccrae.com and follow him on Instagram @shityouregosays Follow this podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ianwpodcast

This week I sit down with Chelsea Jeter. Model, fashion blogger, reiki master, and holistic wellness coach. Chelsea discusses a formative religious experience that shaped her. She shares what she knows for sure spiritually and how she came to practice angelic reiki. Check our her blog, which she uses a platform to empower people, provide fashion and beauty tips with a holistic slant. www.uncouthxyouth.com Follow this podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ianwpodcast

This week I sit down with David Sandercott. Author, meditation teacher, entrepreneur & former high fashion model. We discuss David's spiritual journey & how he came to find his passion in teaching meditation. David wrote "21 Day Meditation Journey: Connect with Spirit Everyday in a New Way" For more about David head over to www.davidsandercott.com Follow this podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ianwpodcast

Jeannette and I return our focus to depression and specifically how it affects millennials. We work our way through, how as children we spend our time observing our caretakers consciousness which shapes us as adults. We discuss finding better ways to support children in their own consciousness and development. Jeannette also give poignant advice, for how to help your friends or a family member who might be struggling with depression. Follow this podcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram @ianwpodcast

This week I sit down with entrepreneur, social media strategist, podcaster and author, Jeannette Bridoux. We discusses how she became a social media strategist to help others grow and develop their passions. She talks about how her faith is woven into her work and service to others. Jeannette and I discuss how she suffered with depression in her early years and some of the misconceptions around people who are struggling with depression. Follow this podcast on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @ianwpodcast