I'm Awake! Now What?

This week I interview, mother, spiritual guru & close friend Betty Maldonado. She candidly discusses the identity crisis that can happen for first-time Moms. She walks us through how she found her way back to herself. She also discusses setting her children on a different spiritual path--from her religion of origin. Check out Betty at www.thecenterforwellbeing.com Follow this podcast on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @ianwpodcast

Lara and I continue our conversation around connecting with your body. Lara talks about a tough conversation she had with her parents and how she had the courage to ask for what she needed from them in order to heal her body image. Follow Lara at www.thepinkkadillak.com and @thepinkkadillak. Follow this podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ianwpodcast

Lara Kadillak is a fashion blogger, stylist, positive-body expert and comedian. Lara and I dive into fashion and how she uses fashion to express herself to create a beautiful narrative with her clothing. We tackle letting go of body shame, positive body talk and finding your way back into your body. Follow Lara at www.thepinkkadillak.com and @thepinkkadillak. Follow this podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ianwpodcast

I continue my conversation with Billy Lee Myers, Jr. Billy takes us through his accident on Austin City Limits and how his internal and external suffering transformed him. We discuss what it means to see oneself clearly, he shares wise words for anyone on a journey. Billy's professional practice is centered around loving kindness, discovering your authentic self and empowering people to create loving and healthy relationships. Follow this podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @ianwpodcast

I sit down with local Austinite Spiritual Psychologist Billy Lee Myers, Jr. We discuss what spiritual psychology is, how our faith of origin shape us as adults and cultivating tolerance for others. Billy's professional practice is centered around loving kindness, discovering your authentic self and empowering people to create loving and healthy relationships. You can find Billy at www.therapywithbilly.com

This week's episode features actor, model, comedian Tyson Faifer. He's appeared on American Ninja Warrior, The Steve Harvey Show, America's Got Talent and this summer (2018) catch him on ABC's "The Proposal" Tyson and I discuss what it means to be authentic in the entertainment industry. Tyson tells us how being agnostic, has helped him carve out his own practice of kindness. Check out Tyson at www.tysonfaifer.com

Welcome back for Part 2 of my interview with Mark Van Buren! Mark imparts more deep wisdoms and shares a hilarious story about being on a retreat. Don't forget to check out Mark, on his youtube channel where he gives weekly meditation lessons. He can also be found on social media @authormarkvanburen or www.authormarkvanburen.com

This week's episode of I'm Awake! Now What? Feature's Mark Van Buren. Mark is a published author, father, husband, yoga and meditation instructor and singer. Mark shares how he found the middle way in his journey. We connect on this week's show by discussing our Catholic roots and how they shaped the beginning of our journey. Stay tuned to next week's episode, where we conclude our conversation in Part 2! Mark can be found on social media @authormarkvanburen or www.authormarkvanburen.com

Welcome to the first episode of I'm Awake! Now What? A podcast about Life, Love, Laughter and Enlightenment. On this weeks episode; I interview Deborah, whom I met at the beginning of my spiritual journey in a small Ashram in Eastern Washington. We discuss how meditation lifted her out of one of the darkest moments in her life.