We live in a world that practically hands out gold stars for holding it all together. Smile through the heartbreak. Work through the anxiety. Show up polished even when your soul is shaking. But here’s the truth no one wants to admit: pretendi…
Have you ever realized you were living someone else’s life, chasing dreams that weren’t yours, wearing masks that kept you safe but suffocated your soul? I know that feeling intimately. For years, I lived according to what others expecte…
Every once in a while, a conversation stops you in your tracks and makes you rethink the entire operating system you’ve been running your life on. My recent interview with board-certified neurologist and bestselling author Dr. Ryan Williamson …
Have you ever stood in an empty hallway after everyone’s gone home and felt that eerie mix of calm and discomfort? That strange, almost magnetic pull of emptiness has a name—the liminal space—and it mirrors something we all experie…
🌿 Letting Go with Grace: How Forgiveness Heals, Liberates, and Awakens the Soul We’ve all carried pain that wasn’t ours to keep — moments where forgiveness felt impossible, where the weight of betrayal, resentment, or anger seemed…
Life has a way of pushing us to our limits—often just before revealing our greatest light. In a powerful episode of The Journey of an Awakening Spirit, host Kathleen Flanagan sat down with Gemma Serenity, a woman whose story embodies the path …
In a world that glorifies hustle and strategy, many of us are trapped in the logical mind — constantly analyzing, planning, and striving to control outcomes. But as Dr. Joseph Drolshagen shared in his heartfelt conversation with host Kathleen …
Have you ever thought you healed something years ago, only to have it roar back into your life at the worst possible moment? You’re moving along, life feels stable, and then a word, a memory, or a loss brings that old wound screaming to the su…
This painful realization—that you no longer recognize yourself—is more common than you think. And while it feels heartbreaking, it is not the end of your story. It’s the beginning of your most sacred journey: the journey home to wh…
Have you ever felt like you’re carrying something so heavy, yet no one else can see it? On the outside, you look strong, capable, maybe even successful. But inside, you feel the weight of a burden you’ve never spoken out loud. I know th…
There are moments in life when everything changes in an instant—moments when the story you’ve carried alone, hidden in the shadows, suddenly becomes the light that leads you forward. This is one of those moments for me. Recently, I beca…
Have you ever had that nagging feeling that, despite doing everything “right,” something inside still feels unsettled? You’ve built the career. You’ve shown up for your family and responsibilities. You’ve worn the smile…
Have you ever felt that strange, uneasy quiet inside? The kind that’s not peaceful at all—but unsettling. Everything around you might look fine. Life seems “in order” on paper: a career, a home, the things society says should…
Have you ever felt like the world only applauds the mask you wear—but would turn away if they saw the real you?Maybe you’ve perfected the art of “looking the part.” You say the right things, keep it all together for your job,…
Have you ever looked in the mirror and thought, “I don’t even know who I am anymore”?I know that feeling—I’ve lived it. On the outside, you’re doing everything “right.” You’re showing up for you…
Healing Identity Wounds: Remembering Who You Truly Are We are not broken.We have simply forgotten who we truly are. In my own journey of healing spiritual amnesia and emotional trauma, I discovered this truth: beneath all the pain, shame, and mask…
Life has a way of surprising us — sometimes with joy, and sometimes with hard lessons. Over the past three weeks, I was forced to confront both. If you’ve been following my journey, you know I’ve been off the air, but what you may …
Have you ever reached a moment where everything familiar begins to dissolve—where your old identity no longer fits, and your new self hasn’t fully emerged? If you're in that in-between space, you’re not broken. You’re on sacr…
Reclaim the Power Within: A Spiritual Awakening Through Burnout Have you ever felt completely spent—emotionally numb, physically drained, and spiritually disconnected—yet still pushing yourself to show up for everyone else? You smile on…
There comes a moment on every soul’s path when the inner whisper becomes undeniable: “Let it go.” But letting go isn’t always about losing something. It’s a sacred invitation—one that asks us to rise, to become, a…
There are moments in our journey when the world feels blurry, and our footing unsure. Times when we question everything—our purpose, our progress, and even our place in the grand design. In this deeply personal episode of The Journey of an Awa…
Have you ever felt like no matter what you do—journaling, affirmations, meditations, self-help books—you’re still not moving forward? That frustrating fog where everything feels heavy, confusing, or numb might not be a failure at a…
What if the key to your healthiest and most impactful life wasn’t hidden in a supplement bottle or an extreme fitness regimen—but instead in your mind, your choices, and your healing journey? On my show, The Journey of an Awakening Spir…
On a recent episode of The Journey of an Awakening Spirit, I had the honor of welcoming the extraordinary Jen Aks, a leadership coach, dance educator, and creator of the “Power of Gesture” practice. Our conversation was a heart-opening e…
