WAKE UP! with Joni

What if life on Earth is a game?

In this mind-expanding conversation, Joni sits down with technology pioneer Kris Land to explore one of the most fascinating intersections of our time: artificial intelligence, human consciousness, and the possibility that we are far more powerful than we realize.

With decades of experience in the technology world—including work at the dawn of personal computing—Kris brings a rare perspective that bridges science, spirituality, and philosophy.

Together, they explore:

• Why Kris believes the soul may be a player in a cosmic game • The three goals that pulled him out of early depression • Four powerful questions that change how you think about the soul • The hidden purpose of fear and doubt in human life • Whether AI could reach sentient intelligence within a decade • Why leaders must evolve internally as technology accelerates • The surprising connection between AI and human awakening

Kris also shares a fascinating framework from his book The Infinity Within about the rules of the "game of Earth," and how paying attention to life's small "coincidences" may actually be the key to remembering who we truly are.

If you've ever wondered about consciousness, purpose, or the future of humanity in an AI-driven world—this episode will expand your thinking.

• Technology and consciousness

• AI and the future of humanity

• The concept of Earth as a "soul game"

• Fear as a signpost rather than an obstacle

• Quantum physics and spirituality

• Leadership in the age of AI

• Co-creation and interconnectedness

Learn more about Kris Land and his work:

🌐 https://krisland.com 📘 Book: The Infinity Within

If this conversation sparks something inside you…

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From answering a classified ad to helping build one of the most recognizable personal development brands in the world…

In this episode of Wake Up! with Joni, I sit down with visionary entrepreneur and bestselling author Patty Aubery.

Patty began her career as a secretary for Jack Canfield and went on to become President of Chicken Soup for the Soul, helping grow it into a global phenomenon with hundreds of titles and hundreds of millions of books sold.

But Patty's story isn't just about business success.

It's about visibility, courage, asking for what you want, and learning to stop hiding your gifts.

In this candid conversation we explore:

• How a $25,000 goal changed the trajectory of Patty's life

• The behind-the-scenes story of building the Chicken Soup empire

• Why so many women stay invisible—even after massive success

• The power of asking for help and surrounding yourself with truth tellers

• How habits and self-talk quietly shape the life we live

• Why success is measured in experiences, relationships, and contribution—not just money

Patty also shares the promise she made to her mother on her deathbed—to stop hiding and show up fully—and how that moment reshaped the work she does today.

If you've ever wondered whether you're playing too small, or if it's too late to step into your voice, this conversation is a powerful reminder that your next chapter can begin right now.

Work with Patty: https://www.pattyaubery.com/ Check out her free resources vault too. Lot's of GOLD!

Work with Joni: wakeupwithjoni.com https://calendly.com/wakeupwithjonicoaching/30min

Joni's Book: STOP LOOK CHOOSE: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom (wherever you get your books)

In this expansive episode of Wake Up with Joni, I sit down with Blaise Kennedy to explore a radical and transformative idea:

What if everything exists within your consciousness — rather than you existing inside a world "out there"?

Blaise's work invites us beyond spiritual concepts and into lived realization. We discuss what it means to experience the body as the center of reality, how coherence between inner and outer life becomes a spiritual practice, and why curiosity may be the most powerful doorway to awakening.

This conversation is not about escaping the human experience — it's about inhabiting it more fully.

If you've ever felt the tension between what you know spiritually and how you live daily, this episode will meet you there.

• The shift from intellectual spirituality to embodied realization

• Why the body is not separate from consciousness

• What "coherence" actually looks like in daily life

• How awakening changes relationships and purpose

• A grounded way to begin living as awareness now

Website: www.blaisekennedy.com/media-podcasts/wakeup

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📖 STOP LOOK CHOOSE: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom

In STOP LOOK CHOOSE, I guide you through the sacred pause — the space between stimulus and response — where true freedom lives. This book is a practical spiritual companion for navigating life's in-between moments with awareness, clarity, and empowered choice.

If this episode resonated, this book will help you integrate it.

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Zach Rodriguez on Money, Meaning & Time

What happens when a helicopter crash becomes a spiritual wake-up call?

In this powerful episode of Wake Up! with Joni, I sit down with Zach Rodriguez, former Navy pilot and founder of Outlive Financial Planning (https://outlivefinancial.com), to explore the intersection of money, time, health, and conscious living.

Six months into his first operational tour, Zach survived a crash landing on an aircraft carrier. He walked away physically intact—but something internally shifted.

That moment planted a truth:

Life is fragile. Time is nonrenewable.

From there, Zach began asking deeper questions:

• What are we working so hard for?

• What does success actually mean?

• How do we build wealth without sacrificing presence?

• How do we live well now and still prepare for the future?

In this episode, we explore:

✨ The "golden handcuffs" trap ✨ Future-focused overachievers & delayed gratification ✨ Money as life energy ✨ Financial habits in your 30s & 40s ✨ The three-bucket method (Now, Mid-Term, Future) ✨ Money scripts from childhood ✨ Wealth inequality, inflation & the K-shaped economy ✨ Why health is as important as wealth ✨ How to define success beyond dollars

This conversation is about freedom—not just financial freedom, but conscious freedom.

Website: https://outlivefinancial.com

My book: STOP LOOK CHOOSE: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom Available wherever books are sold.

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In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, I sit down with my longtime friend and leadership partner, Jack Zwissig—executive coach, senior facilitator, keynote speaker, and author of The Tao (Path) of High Performance Leadership and The Land of GoBacks.

Jack and I have traveled the world together since the 1980s facilitating leadership and culture change workshops. In this episode, we go beyond corporate strategy and into what truly transforms leaders from the inside out.

We explore:

• The six points of consciousness in leadership

• Why performance without awareness eventually collapses

• The intersection of Taoist wisdom and modern business

• Culture change that actually sticks

• The internal evolution required for external results

• What Jack is still learning about himself as a leader

This is a conversation about presence, responsibility, humility, courage—and the deep inner work required to lead at the highest level.

If you are a CEO, entrepreneur, team leader—or simply someone committed to personal mastery—this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

• The Tao (Path) of High Performance Leadership https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Tao+(Path)+of+High+Performance+Leadership+Jack+Zwissig

• The Land of GoBacks https://www.amazon.com/s?k=The+Land+of+GoBacks+Jack+Zwissig

Joni's Site & Book:

wakeupwithjoni.com

STOP LOOK CHOOSE: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom wherever you get your books!

In this expansive and illuminating episode of Wake Up with Joni, Joni sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Gross, neurosurgeon and founder of ReCELLebrate, to explore the evolving frontier of regenerative medicine, longevity, stem cell activation, exosomes, peptides, and conscious biohacking.

Together, they bridge science and spirit, unpacking what it truly means to heal at the cellular level — not by "fixing what's broken," but by restoring the body's innate intelligence and capacity for regeneration.

Dr. Gross shares his personal evolution from traditional neurosurgery into regenerative medicine, explains stem cells and exosomes in clear, accessible language, and offers powerful insights into inflammation, aging, brain health, joint repair, autoimmune conditions, cancer considerations, and the future of personalized medicine — including AI, plant-derived exosomes, and precision biohacking.

This conversation is as much about energy, vitality, and consciousness as it is about biology — a reminder that when the body is regulated and supported, the spirit has room to thrive.

• Why regenerative medicine represents a paradigm shift in healthcare

• The real difference between stem cells and exosomes

• How inflammation drives aging — and how to reverse it

• How exosomes deliver healing messages at the cellular level

• The role of peptides in longevity, brain health, muscle, mood, and metabolism

• Plant-derived exosomes and why they dramatically increase nutrient absorption

• Stem cells, joints, cartilage repair, and avoiding surgery

• Brain health, nasal delivery, and cognitive vitality

• Natural killer cells, senescent ("zombie") cells, and biological aging

• The future of precision medicine, AI, and personalized healing

• Where to begin if you want to optimize health, energy, and longevity

Dr. Jeffrey D. Gross is a pioneer in regenerative and longevity medicine and the founder of ReCELLebrate, a leading regenerative medicine practice specializing in stem cell activation, exosome therapy, peptides, and precision biohacking.

A former neurosurgeon with advanced training in molecular cell biology, Dr. Gross now focuses on whole-being wellness — integrating cutting-edge science with deeply personalized patient care to support healing, vitality, and long-term health.

🌐 Website: https://recelebrate.com 📱 Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn: @recelebrate

🌐 Podcast & Community: https://wakeupwithjoni.com 📖 Book: STOP LOOK CHOOSE: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom

In this deeply grounding and illuminating episode of Wake Up with Joni, Joni is joined by Tabatha DeBruyn, Transformational Breath Master and one of the few certified 9D Breathwork practitioners in Canada.

Together, they explore breath as a bridge between science and soul—how conscious, somatic breathing supports nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, trauma release, and sustainable awakening. This is a powerful conversation for anyone feeling anxious, burned out, overwhelmed, or "awake but unregulated."

Tabatha shares her personal journey—from high school teacher to global entrepreneur to breathwork facilitator—along with how grief, caregiving, and panic attacks ultimately led her to the healing power of somatic breathwork. You'll learn why breath is not just a calming tool, but a physiological gateway to safety, clarity, and transformation.

• Why awakening without regulation can feel destabilizing

• How breath directly impacts the nervous system and brain function

• The difference between calming breath and activating breath

• What somatic breathwork is and how trauma lives in the body

• Why breathwork can feel like "10 years of therapy in one session"

• How breathwork supports children, teens, parents, and families

• Nervous system regulation as the missing link in healing and embodiment

• Simple, science-backed breathing practices you can use immediately

Tabatha also guides listeners through practical breath techniques and offers a simple one-minute assignment to help you regulate, ground, and reconnect—starting today.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, feel safe in your body, and remember that your breath is your superpower.

🌐 Website: https://tabatha.online 📘 Book: Ordinary to Extraordinary: An Inspired Guide to Living the Life of Your Dreams (Amazon) https://a.co/d/amYg8HD 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tabatha_debruyn 🧘‍♀️ Weekly Group Breathwork: Tuesdays, 7:30pm ET (online)

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This link includes three complimentary experiences your audience may enjoy:

– A 7-minute cinematic introduction to 9D Breathwork

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https://tabatha.myflodesk.com

🌐 Website: https://wakeupwithjoni.com 📘 Book: Stop. Look. Choose: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom

with Sandra Lena Silverman

Episode Description

Welcome to Wake UP! with Joni, the podcast where spiritual awakening meets real life—real conversations, real courage, and the invitation to stop performing, start telling the truth, and remember who you are.

In this candid, funny, and deeply illuminating episode, Joni sits down with Sandra Lena Silverman—author, speaker, beauty rebel, and host of The Party's Over. Sandra is living proof that midlife isn't a breakdown—it's a breakthrough.

Together, they explore what happens when a woman looks in the mirror, tells herself the truth, and chooses reinvention over illusion. From love bombing and narcissistic relationships to beauty standards, Botox, heartbreak, boundaries, and embodied self-worth, this conversation goes where many avoid—but so many women need.

Sandra shares her deeply personal journey through a 27-year marriage, emotional manipulation, radical self-reckoning, and ultimately reclaiming her power, her body, and her soul. With humor, honesty, and heart, she reminds us that the party isn't over—it's just getting interesting.

• Why midlife is not an ending, but an initiation

• Love bombing, gaslighting, and narcissistic relationship dynamics

• How beauty standards can become a prison—and how to break free

• External transformation vs. true inner work

• Rebuilding self-worth after emotional abuse

• Dating after divorce, red flags, and boundaries that protect your peace

• Embodiment, self-care, lymphatic health, and strength training as empowerment

• Why loving yourself changes everything

Sandra Lena Silverman is an author, speaker, and unapologetic truth-teller redefining what beauty, love, and aging really look like. As the host of The Party's Over, she brings humor and heart to the chaos of midlife reinvention—one laugh, one heartbreak, and one Botox injection at a time.

Sandra's journey didn't begin with a microphone—it began with a mirror and a reckoning. Through candor, comedy, and courage, she challenges outdated narratives and helps women build confidence rooted in truth, not illusion.

• Website: https://www.sandralenasilverman.com

• Instagram: @sandrasilverman

• Books:

  • From Bullsht to Botox* (available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble)

  • From Bullsht to Broken Hearts* (releasing soon)

• Podcast: The Party's Over (YouTube & all podcast platforms)

Joni Lerner is the host of Wake UP! with Joni, a podcast dedicated to conscious conversations about awakening, embodiment, healing, and living fully alive—especially through life's initiations, losses, and reinventions.

• Website: https://wakeupwithjoni.com

• Book: STOP LOOK CHOOSE: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom

If this conversation moved you, stirred something in you, or gave language to what you've been feeling, please take a moment to rate, review, and share this episode with someone you care about. It truly helps these conversations reach the women who need them most.

If you're ready to learn how to live an embodied, excellent life, connect with Joni directly through her website, book a session, or explore her book to uncover and sustain your aliveness.

And now, beautiful human—it's your turn. Go out and live your most alive life. ✨

In this deeply meaningful return conversation, Joni sits down again with spiritual mentor, energy alchemist, and author Liane Lambert to explore conscious parenting across the lifespan—from raising children with awareness, to healing our own childhood wounds, to navigating relationships with aging parents.

Together, they unpack how to parent without control, guilt, or fear, how to break intergenerational patterns, and how to relate to children (and parents) as sovereign beings rather than projections of our own unresolved stories.

This episode is for parents, grandparents, adult children, and anyone committed to living awake, aligned, and emotionally free.

In this episode, you'll explore:

• What conscious parenting really means (and what it doesn't)

• Why removing the need to be "right" transforms relationships

• How to teach children emotional awareness without control

• Parenting teenagers without power struggles

• Healing trauma while raising children

• Navigating co-parenting, divorce, and misaligned relationships

• How to pause instead of react (and why that pause changes everything)

• Social media, AI, and raising kids who can think for themselves

• Boundaries vs. cutting people off—when each is necessary

• Relating to aging parents with compassion instead of control

• Letting go of guilt, obligation, and fear-based parenting

• Living from dharma rather than duty

Guest Bio Liane Lambert is a spiritual mentor, energy alchemist, speaker, and author of Karma to Dharma: A New Age Guide to Becoming Superhuman. Her work bridges ancient wisdom with modern embodied spirituality, helping individuals and families heal ancestral patterns, activate soul purpose, and live aligned with their highest dharma.

Work With Liane Liane's 9-week live course begins March 1st and is now open for registration. 🌐 https://www.lianemarielambert.com/. https://www.lianemarielambert.com/book

Also go to her website for a free guide!

Resources Mentioned

• Karma to Dharma: A New Age Guide to Becoming Superhuman – Liane Lambert

• Stop Look Choose: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom – Joni Lerner

Connect with Joni 💫 Coaching: wakeupwithjoni.com 📘 Book: Stop Look Choose

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What does it truly mean to live in today's complex, fast-changing world?

In this powerful episode of Wake Up with Joni, Joni Lerner sits down with Robin A. Ferguson—executive leader, former CEO senior minister, life archetect and coach—to explore what conscious, compassionate living really looks like from the inside out.

Today, Robin brings this rare blend of lived experience, spiritual grounding, and organizational wisdom into her coaching and consulting work—helping you unlock performance, presence, and purpose.

Together, Joni and Robin explore:

• Why self-regulation is foundational to sustainable leadership

• The most common short comings and blind spots we navigate today

• What you must unlearn to thrive today

• How self care and self reflection transform all relationships

• The role of compassion, presence, and self-awareness in living an authentic life

This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect, and live with greater clarity—whether you're guiding a team, an organization, or your own life.

Visit Robin at https://robin-ferguson.com to: Explore her offerings, book a coaching session, recieve her complimentary WHEEL assessment with Robim, or order her new book -

https://robin-ferguson.com/the-phoenix-effect

Visit Joni at Wakeupwithjoni.com to order her new book or book a complimentary 30 minute call to connect: https://calendly.com/wakeupwithjonicoaching/30min