The Journey of an Awakening Spirit — Conversations That Heal the Silence Within

Episodes

When Death Feels Safer Than Leaving
Dec. 23, 2025

When Death Feels Safer Than Leaving

This episode shares a raw, compassionate story of a strong woman who lived in survival mode inside a toxic relationship and the quiet moment that changed everything. It explores why leaving isn’t about weakness, how trauma silences intuition, and what it really takes to choose yourself. Through hon…
Guest: Courtney Weidner
When Healing Gets Messy, Real, and Transformational
Dec. 16, 2025

When Healing Gets Messy, Real, and Transformational

This episode explores the kind of spiritual awakening that doesn’t come through peace or perfection—but through collapse, grief, and deep inner reckoning. Kathleen Flanagan and Birgitta Visser share raw, lived experiences of healing after abuse, loss, and trauma, revealing what happens when surviva…
Guest: Birgitta Visser
Holiday Survival for the Strong Woman: How to Stay Safe, Grounded & Spiritually Aligned When Everything Feels Heavy
Dec. 9, 2025

Holiday Survival for the Strong Woman: How to Stay Safe, Grounded & Spiritually Aligned When Everything Feels Heavy

The holidays can trigger old wounds, emotional overwhelm, and people-pleasing patterns, especially for women who appear strong on the outside but feel depleted on the inside. In this episode, we explore how to reclaim inner safety, interrupt emotional triggers, protect your energy without guilt, an…
When Your Body Starts Screaming What Your Soul Has Been Whispering
Dec. 3, 2025

When Your Body Starts Screaming What Your Soul Has Been Whispering

This episode explores the powerful connection between your body, mind, and spirit—and how physical symptoms often reveal deeper emotional wounds and spiritual messages. Kathleen shares personal experiences with thyroid issues, migraines, sciatica, and emotional overwhelm to illustrate how the body …
What Happens When You Stop Pretending? The Truth That Sets You Free
Nov. 25, 2025

What Happens When You Stop Pretending? The Truth That Sets You Free

In this deeply honest and uplifting episode, Kathleen sits down with PodMatch founder Alex Sanfilippo for a conversation about unexpected wins, inner transformation, and the courage it takes to grow through life’s hardest seasons. What starts as a discussion about podcasting quickly unfolds into a …
Guest: Alex Sanfilippo
The Truth Your Heart Knows (But You Keep Ignoring)
Nov. 18, 2025

The Truth Your Heart Knows (But You Keep Ignoring)

In this deeply honest episode, Kathleen Flanagan explores the hidden cost of pretending to be “fine” while silently falling apart inside. She shares the raw truth of her own experience—showing up strong during her divorce while privately breaking down—and reveals how emotional suppression affects t…
Coming Home to the Self You Forgot: Living Whole, Free, and True
Nov. 11, 2025

Coming Home to the Self You Forgot: Living Whole, Free, and True

Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of The Journey of an Awakening Spirit, Kathleen Flanagan shares her powerful story of rediscovering her authentic self after years of living by others’ expectations. She opens up about the moment her life unraveled—the loss, pain, and disconnection that forc…
Brain Health Optimization | How To Make Sure Your Brain Is Working Optimally
Nov. 5, 2025

Brain Health Optimization | How To Make Sure Your Brain Is Working Optimally

In this transformative episode of Journey of an Awakening Spirit, Kathleen Flanagan sits down with neurologist, Navy veteran, and bestselling author Dr. Ryan Williamson to uncover why the modern world is overwhelming our brains—and what we can do to reclaim control before burnout becomes the norm. …
Guest: Dr. Ryan Williamson
Navigating the Thin Boundary Between Worlds
Oct. 28, 2025

Navigating the Thin Boundary Between Worlds

In this powerful episode of The Journey of an Awakening Spirit, host Kathleen Flanagan welcomes Matthew Strunk, entrepreneur and founder of Illumishift, for a deeply human conversation about what it means to exist in the “spaces in between”—those moments when life feels uncertain, directionless, or…
Guest: Matthew Strunk
The Healing Power of Forgiveness: Free Your Heart and Reclaim Your Peace
Oct. 21, 2025

The Healing Power of Forgiveness: Free Your Heart and Reclaim Your Peace

In this heart-opening episode of The Journey of an Awakening Spirit, Kathleen Flanagan explores one of the most powerful acts of healing — forgiveness. More than just releasing others, forgiveness is about freeing yourself from the energetic weight of the past. Kathleen shares her deeply persona…
The Awakening That Transforms Rock Bottom Into Divine Freedom
Oct. 14, 2025

The Awakening That Transforms Rock Bottom Into Divine Freedom

In this heartfelt episode of The Journey of an Awakening Spirit, host Kathleen Flanagan welcomes Gemma Serenity, a woman whose incredible story takes listeners from the depths of despair to the heights of divine transformation. Gemma opens up about her painful past—growing up in a home where emoti…
Guest: Gemma Serenity
From Struggle to Flow: Discover the Secret to Effortless Transformation
Oct. 7, 2025

From Struggle to Flow: Discover the Secret to Effortless Transformation

In this inspiring episode of The Journey of an Awakening Spirit, host Kathleen Flanagan welcomes Dr. Joseph Drolshagen, a nationally recognized transformational coach and creator of the SMT Method, to explore the power of letting go of control and stepping into flow. Together, they dive deep into …
Guest: Joseph Drolshagen
When Old Wounds Still Speak Loudly — The Spiritual Release That Restores Your Freedom
Sept. 30, 2025

When Old Wounds Still Speak Loudly — The Spiritual Release That Restores Your Freedom

In this heartfelt episode of Journey of an Awakening Spirit, Kathleen Flanagan explores what happens when old wounds we thought were healed suddenly resurface. Sharing her own experience of grief and hopelessness following her father’s passing, she reveals how emotions tether us to the past—and why…
The Heartbreaking Moment You Don’t Recognize Yourself — And the Journey Home to Who You Really Are
Sept. 23, 2025

The Heartbreaking Moment You Don’t Recognize Yourself — And the Journey Home to Who You Really Are

Send us a text In this episode of Journey of an Awakening Spirit, Kathleen Flanagan explores the heartbreaking moment when you no longer recognize yourself. Outwardly, everything looks fine—career, responsibilities, respect—but inside, there’s a deep emptiness that no success can fill. Kathleen sha…
The Secret Burden You’ve Been Carrying Alone — And the Healing Path Back to You
Sept. 16, 2025

The Secret Burden You’ve Been Carrying Alone — And the Healing Path Back to You

Send us a text In this episode of The Journey of an Awakening Spirit, Kathleen Flanagan opens up about the secret burdens we often carry in silence—unhealed wounds, hidden shame, grief, and the pressure of always being the strong one. She shares her own journey of living with feelings of unworthine…
From Invisibility to Impact: Sharing the Story I Never Meant to Tell
Sept. 9, 2025

From Invisibility to Impact: Sharing the Story I Never Meant to Tell

Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of Journey of an Awakening Spirit, Kathleen Flanagan celebrates the release of The Infinite Impact: Stories of Alignment, a #1 bestselling book that features her most vulnerable and defining story. She shares the emotional journey of writing a chapter she ne…
Coming Home at Last: Living Whole, Free, and True to Who You Are
Sept. 3, 2025

Coming Home at Last: Living Whole, Free, and True to Who You Are

In this heartfelt episode of Journey of an Awakening Spirit, Kathleen Flanagan explores what it truly means to “come home” to yourself. She shares her own raw story of carrying hidden wounds, living behind masks, and chasing achievements that never filled the emptiness inside. Through acceptance, a…
The Healing You Didn’t Know You Needed: Welcoming Back Your Forgotten Parts
Aug. 26, 2025

The Healing You Didn’t Know You Needed: Welcoming Back Your Forgotten Parts

In this episode of Journey of an Awakening Spirit, Kathleen Flanagan explores the hidden wounds and forgotten parts of ourselves we often bury to survive. She shares personal stories of silenced emotions, unmet needs, and patterns of self-sabotage, and reveals how these “lost” pieces hold the key t…
Unlocking Self-Love: A Journey
Aug. 21, 2025

Unlocking Self-Love: A Journey

Send us a text In this conversation, Kathleen Flanagan and Courtney Weidner explore their personal journeys of alignment, self-discovery, and transformation. They discuss the profound impact of finding one's 'why', the importance of self-love, and the challenges faced in relationships. Through pers…
The Journey Back to Authenticity
Aug. 19, 2025

The Journey Back to Authenticity

In this episode of The Journey of an Awakening Spirit, Kathleen Flanagan explores what it means to reconnect with the self you were before the world told you who to be. Through personal stories, spiritual insights, and practical tools, she guides you to recognize the masks you wear, remember the jo…
Transforming Lives Through Alignment
Aug. 14, 2025

Transforming Lives Through Alignment

Send us a text In this engaging conversation, Kathleen Flanagan and Courtney Weidner share their transformative journeys through the alignment process, discussing their experiences at the Books and Business event. They explore themes of personal development, the importance of community, and the imp…
Guest: Courtney Weidner
The Uneasy Quiet Inside: When Restlessness Is Your Soul Asking You to Remember
Aug. 12, 2025

The Uneasy Quiet Inside: When Restlessness Is Your Soul Asking You to Remember

In this episode of The Journey of an Awakening Spirit, Kathleen Flanagan explores the kind of restlessness that lingers beneath a seemingly “perfect” life. She shares personal experiences of feeling unsettled despite outward success, revealing how this discomfort is not a problem to fix but a power…
In a World That Demands You Hide, Here’s How to Anchor Into the Truth of Who You Really Are
Aug. 5, 2025

In a World That Demands You Hide, Here’s How to Anchor Into the Truth of Who You Really Are

In this heartfelt episode, Kathleen Flanagan invites you to explore what it really means to remove the mask you’ve been wearing and return to your true self. Drawing from her own journey of hiding behind perfection, people-pleasing, and invisibility, she reveals the emotional and spiritual cost of …
When You Forget Who You Are: The Awakening That Restores Your Soul’s Deepest Truth
July 29, 2025

When You Forget Who You Are: The Awakening That Restores Your Soul’s Deepest Truth

In this powerful episode of The Journey of an Awakening Spirit, Kathleen Flanagan shares what happens when life’s pressures cause you to lose touch with who you really are. She explains the subtle signs of spiritual disconnection, how trauma, perfectionism, and people-pleasing keep you stuck, and w…