Women Awakening is a sacred space curated by Cynthia James to inspire, uplift, and empower women to step fully into their power. This podcast features heart-centered conversations with women from all walks of life—authors, entrepreneurs, healers, and thought leaders—who are committed to growth and making a meaningful impact.
Through audio and video episodes, Cynthia shares powerful stories and insights that encourage self-awareness, self-acceptance, and aligned living. The content is designed to remind women that they are a gift—and that their awakening has the power to shift lives and create change.
Come back often for fresh interviews and soulful guidance. These are stories of ordinary women doing extraordinary things. Let them inspire your own awakening.
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Women Awakening is a sacred space curated by Cynthia James to inspire, uplift, and empower women to step fully into their power. This podcast features heart-centered conversations with women from all walks of life—authors, entrepreneurs, healers, and thought leaders—who are committed to growth and making a meaningful impact.
Through audio and video episodes, Cynthia shares powerful stories and insights that encourage self-awareness, self-acceptance, and aligned living. The content is designed to remind women that they are a gift—and that their awakening has the power to shift lives and create change.
Come back often for fresh interviews and soulful guidance. These are stories of ordinary women doing extraordinary things. Let them inspire your own awakening.
A journey unfolds in which creativity, consciousness, and ancient wisdom intersect to support healing and awakening.
In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James is joined by Laura Chandler—writer, teacher, podcast host, award-winning songwriter, and co-founder of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream—for a rich and thoughtful conversation on the evolution of the human spirit.
Laura reflects on her path from music and psychology to mysticism and consciousness studies, sharing how loss, creativity, and spiritual inquiry shaped her life’s work.Explore the convergence of science, psychology, and spirituality, the reclamation of ancient wisdom in modern times, and the importance of tending the spirit as part of being human.
Listen to the full episode of From Music to Mysticism: How Science, Psychology, and Spirituality Converge.
Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Laura Chandler is a writer, teacher, podcast host, and award-winning songwriter. She has worked in publishing, music and video production, and alternative therapies. As the co-founder and Executive Director of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream, a school for consciousness studies in Berkeley, CA, she is dedicated to preserving traditions and practices that support the healing of the earth and humanity's awakening to a more compassionate existence. Her music has appeared in film and television, and she owns Red Cow Records and Music Publishing. With a background in spiritual, therapeutic, and meditative techniques from around the world, Laura has worked with master teachers from a variety of traditions. She has also released seven albums and co-authored two books, Depth Hypnosis: A Path to Healing, Power, and Transformation, and Coming to Peace: Resolving Conflict Within Ourselves and Others.
Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.
When power goes unchecked in the workplace, silence often becomes a survival strategy.
In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James sits down with workplace sexual harassment and discrimination attorney Brittany A. Stevens to explore the realities many women face behind closed doors at work.Discover why so many women fear speaking up, how credibility and testimony truly function in the legal system, and what options exist for those navigating unsafe or hostile work environments. This conversation also addresses pregnancy and maternity discrimination, emotional resilience, and the importance of having advocates who can help women reclaim their voice and dignity.Allow this episode to meet you where you are and offer perspective, validation, and pathways forward for yourself or for women you care about.Tune in to the full episode of A Workplace Sexual Harassment Lawyer on Silence, Power & Women’s Rights. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.
Brittany A. Stevens is a Partner at Phillips & Associates, PLLC, one ofthe nation’s premier plaintiff-side employment law firms. She focusesexclusively on representing employees who have experienced sexualharassment, discrimination, or retaliation in the workplace. Known forher strategic legal mind and compassionate client advocacy, Brittanyempowers clients during some of the most vulnerable moments intheir professional lives. She represents women from across industries—especially those in executive support roles—and works tirelessly to holdemployers accountable. Find Brittany A. Stevens Email: bstevens@tpglaws.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-stevens-alper-4895911a/ Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.
Ancient wisdom and modern psychology converge to reveal new paths to healing and clarity.
In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James engages in a profound conversation with Isa Gucciardi, Ph.D., creator of Depth Hypnosis™ and founding director of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream. Isa shares her transformative journey from a childhood spent traveling across continents—from Hawaii to Lebanon—to becoming a pioneer in integrating shamanic and Buddhist perspectives into clinical practice.Discover the origins of Depth Hypnosis, a groundbreaking therapeutic model that emerged from Isa's own healing journey and now serves thousands worldwide. Learn about the sacred use of drumming, the power of following your inner guidance, and why reconnecting with the sacred feminine is essential for women's awakening today.
Tune in to this empowering episode of Women Awakening: The Depth Hypnosis Method Explained. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.
Isa Gucchiardi, PhD is the creator of Depth Hypnosis™, a pioneering therapeutic model that integrates ancient spiritual wisdom with contemporary psychology. With over 30 years of study in Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Sufi, indigenous, and shamanic traditions, Isa has trained thousands of students in Depth Hypnosis, Buddhist Psychology, and Applied Shamanism. She is the founding director of the Foundation of the Sacred Stream in Berkeley, CA, a lecturer for numerous international organizations, and the author of Coming to Peace, The New Return to the Great Mother, and Depth Hypnosis: A Path to Healing, Power, and Transformation.
Website: https://sacredstream.org X (Twitter): https://x.com/FndSacredStream Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sacredstream YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/fndsacredstream Personal Website: https://isagucciardi.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isa-gucciardi-2647795/ Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.
What becomes possible when we meet our most profound grief with sacred medicine and compassionate presence?
In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James welcomes Darci Meyers, a psychotherapist, Hakomi therapist, and Buddhist Chaplain who has devoted her life to healing at the intersection of trauma, loss, and expanded consciousness. Darci shares her profound journey through personal grief following her mother's early death, her pioneering work in hospice and palliative care, and her groundbreaking psilocybin bereavement retreats for parents who have lost children.Discover how psychedelic-assisted therapy opens pathways to profound healing, the wisdom that emerges from working with death and dying, and how expanded states of consciousness can facilitate deep transformation.Don't miss this conversation on Trauma, Grief & Psychedelic Therapy: A Deep Journey Into Healing. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.
Darci Meyers, MA is a registered psychotherapist, certified Hakomi Therapist, and Buddhist Chaplain specializing in mindfulness-based, somatic, and trauma-informed healing. Inspired by her mother's early death in 2002, she worked in hospice and palliative care for nearly 15 years. She served as the founding director of Deshen Shying Spiritual Care Centre at Dzogchen Beara in Ireland. Darci has been a faculty member in Rigpa's Contemplative End-of-Life Care Program through Naropa University and led pioneering psilocybin bereavement retreats in Jamaica for parents who lost children. Trained by MAPS in MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy and as a psychedelic guide, she studied with field pioneers at the California Institute of Integral Studies. A meditation practitioner for over 35 years, Darci brings together her work with death, dying, grief, and expanded states of consciousness to facilitate profound transformation and healing.
Website: http://www.darcimeyers.com/ Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.
What unfolds when you allow your soul to guide your business journey?
In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James engages in an insightful conversation with Jane Pinto, a spiritual entrepreneur and the creator of RoseCircle—a multimedia platform dedicated to harnessing the power of love. Jane reflects on her experiences of divine visitations, embracing a purpose greater than herself, and establishing sacred circles where women reconnect with their inherent strength. Explore the invaluable lessons of unconditional love, forgiveness, and equality, and discover why gathering in solidarity is crucial for healing the world right now.
Tune in to this episode of The Power of Love In Action and Conscious Entrepreneurship.
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Jane Pinto is a spiritual entrepreneur with over 40 years devoted to mission-based business, founding conscious companies in organic foods, plant medicine wellness, and holistic lifestyle. She is the co-creator of The Rose Circle, a multimedia platform dedicated to growing the power of love through storytelling, production, and publishing. Jane shares teachings from the Divine Mother grounded in three sacred principles: Unconditional Love, Unconditional Forgiveness, and Unconditional Equality.
Her journey through motherhood, recovery, and healing has shaped her calling to help transform the love of power into the power of love.
Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. Author of 6 bestselling and award winning books including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.
In a world filled with noise, distraction, and constant striving, many women silently carry the weight of unspoken truths—stories swept under the carpet, intuition drowned out by overwhelm, and dreams placed on hold.In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James connects with Elaine Glass, personal coach, author of Get Quiet, and a woman who has walked through her own labyrinth of transformation.
After navigating a difficult divorce, an autoimmune diagnosis, and years of disconnection from herself, Elaine embarked on a decade-long journey of healing that led her back to nature, stillness, and the profound intelligence found only in the quiet.Harness the power of stillness and discover your birthright to live with confidence, purpose, and love.
Tune in to this episode of Women Awakening: Healing Through Stillness: Get Quiet, Transform Your Life.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.
Elaine Glass, a Personal Coach, author, and speaker, draws on over 15 years oftransformative expertise. After a difficult divorce, she navigated a decade ofself-discovery through travels, alternative healing, and spiritual exploration.Today, Elaine guides her clients and readers to go after their dreams for lastingjoy and well-being. Her coaching practice centers on being open to change,quieting the mind, and unlocking hidden gifts in a judgment-free space. Inher upcoming book, Get Quiet, inspired by a classical labyrinth, Elaine sharestransformative insights from her journey and client experiences. Join Elaine ona profound inward journey toward joy and purpose. Website: https://elaineglass.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elaine.glass.553883/#_=_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elaineglass.author/ Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. Author of 6 bestselling and award winning books including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.
What if the moments that break you open are the same moments that reveal who you truly are?
In this episode of Women Awakening, author, artist, and spiritual teacher Simran Singh joins Cynthia James for a deeply moving exploration of what it means to awaken through both the light and the darkness. Known for her groundbreaking work with 11:11 Magazine and 11:11 Radio, Simran shares her journey from living within cultural expectations to becoming a voice for oneness, wholeness, and divine guidance.Through intimate storytelling and profound insight, she reveals how pain, uncertainty, and surrender can become sacred teachers.Stop running from discomfort, face your shadow with compassion, and embrace the fullness of life as both creator and witness.
Dive into the episode of How Embracing Light and Darkness Awakens Your True Self.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Simran Singh, author of 9 books and over 100 11:11 Magazine issues, is an artist, 11:11 radio host, and the ‘Beyond the Illusion’ Substack publication. As a provocative and bold voice for these times, she stewards individuals in understanding the ‘signs’ of life and how to steward true oneness and wholeness by embracing the ‘light’ and the ‘darkness’.
What if the only thing standing between you and your dream is the story you keep telling yourself?In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James sits down with Nancy Harkins — international motivational speaker, licensed psychotherapist, and founder of LifeChoices LLC — whose remarkable journey from survival to self-empowerment embodies the strength of the human spirit.Nancy opens up about escaping an early marriage, rebuilding her life as a single mother, and pursuing her degree later in life — all sparked by one powerful question from a friend: “When will you give up the excuse?” That moment became the turning point that led her to a 40-year career helping others find resilience, courage, and conscious leadership.This conversation reminds us that when we anchor ourselves in breath, intention, and faith, we don’t just survive… we shine.Awaken your own power. Watch the full episode of From Surviving to Shining: Nancy Harkins on Healing & Empowerment. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.
Nancy Harkins is an award-winning international motivational speaker, corporate trainer, licensed psychotherapist, and founder of Life Choices LLC. With over 40 years of experience across banking, healthcare, education, and mental health, she’s helped thousands navigate communication challenges and emotional breakthroughs.
As a longtime practitioner of the Science of Mind philosophy, Nancy integrates spiritual wisdom with grounded therapeutic tools—guiding clients and audiences toward self-empowerment, resilience, and conscious leadership.
Now semi-retired, she continues to offer part-time counseling and facilitation through her private therapy practice Life Choices LLC and accepts select speaking invitations.
What if art could help you heal from the inside out?In this week’s episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James welcomes Helen Bradley, a creative life coach, expressive arts facilitator, and founder of Playful Art Studio in Agoura Hills, California. Helen opens up about her early years surrounded by art, animals, and play—and how those experiences shaped her lifelong connection to creativity.After two decades in spiritual work, Helen felt called to step fully into her creative path. Her programs, Paint Big and The Mystery of Self-Healing Through Art Making, guide people to explore painting, journaling, and movement as tools for transformation.Discover how art can help silence the inner critic, process emotions, and restore balance between the heart and mind.
Watch the episode of The Power of Creative Healing: Awakening Your True Self Through.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.
Helen Bradley is a Creativity Life Coach, Expressive Arts Facilitator, and founder of Playful Art Studio in Agoura Hills, California. She creates safe, sacred spaces where people discover freedom and healing through painting, journaling, and creative expression. Her signature program, Paint BIG, invites participants to step up to giant canvases and experience transformation from the inside out. Helen is also preparing to lead her new six-week online immersion, The Mystery of Self-Healing through Art Making, where participants worldwide will explore art as a pathway to awakening and wholeness.
Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.
Many women are taught from a young age to be caretakers—to be kind, helpful, and keep the peace, even at the cost of their own well-being.
In this inspiring episode, Cynthia James is joined by Margarita Kogan, licensed therapist and founder of Honor and Heal, to discuss how women can release the “good girl” conditioning, heal emotional wounds, and rediscover their authentic selves.You’ll discover how honoring your past can open the path to healing, how reconnecting with the body supports emotional transformation, and why remembering your true self is the foundation for lasting empowerment.Tap into the power of awareness, self-compassion, and truth.
Tune into the full episode of Why ‘Good Girls’ Stay Stuck: Breaking the Cycle of People-Pleasing and Self-Betrayal.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Margarita Kogan is a licensed therapist and creator of Honor and Heal, an online healing community for women. Her work focuses on helping women heal emotional trauma, navigate toxic relationships, and reconnect with their authentic selves through self-awareness and embodiment practices.
Motherhood can be both beautiful and demanding, often leaving women caught between love, exhaustion, and self-doubt.
In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James sits down with Susana Jones, founder of Shakti Urbana, writer, certified yoga therapist, and holistic educator who has spent over 15 years helping women restore balance and connection through somatic practices, nature connection, and yoga therapy. She opens up about her personal evolution, from her upbringing in spiritual philosophy to discovering yoga as a tool for healing and self-discovery.You’ll learn how motherhood can be both a spiritual and physical practice of unity and how small, consistent rituals of self-care can transform exhaustion into empowerment. Embrace the power of slowing down, breathing deeply, and reclaiming your energy. Tune into the full episode of Maternal Resilience & Healing: Self-Care Practices for Modern Motherhood.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Susana Jones is a thought leader, writer, and certified Yoga therapist with over 15 years of experience in holistic education and wellness entrepreneurship. Based in San Diego, CA, Susana has developed and led comprehensive certification programs in Yoga (RYS Urban Yogi) and Reiki (Usui Shiki Ryoho), empowering others to become facilitators of healing in their own communities. As the founder of Shakti Urbana, she now focuses on maternal resilience, supporting women in the transformative and often under-resourced early years of motherhood. Susana’s recent Master’s thesis, Integral Matrescence: Improving Personal, Social, and Planetary Health through Maternal Praxis, explores motherhood as a vital and often overlooked force for collective healing. Through her writing and research, she is building a body of work that reclaims the spiritual and ecological dimensions of mothering, positioning it as both a personal journey and a catalyst for planetary well-being.
Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.
Home is a reflection of your energy and dreams. The spaces we shape and the land we care for can inspire stability, joy, and purpose.
In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James talks with Edith Espinola, founder of the Espinola Real Estate Team at KW Bay Area Estates, who blends her two decades of real estate expertise with spiritual awareness, showing women how to transform buying or selling a home into an act of self-empowerment and alignment.
You’ll learn how real estate can be a spiritual practice, why clearing energy matters before selling a home, and how intention shapes prosperity and peace.
Edith also discusses her work with young adults through KW NextGen, guiding them to live with purpose and trust their intuition.Discover how to align your environment, energy, and purpose.Watch the episode of Sacred Spaces: Empowering Women Through Real Estate & Energy.
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Edith Espinola is a top-producing, award-winning Luxury Realtor® with over 20 years of experience, known for blending excellence, intuition, and heart. As founder of the Espinola Real Estate Team at KW Bay Area Estates, she guides clients through meaningful, transformative real estate journeys rooted in alignment and ease. Consistently ranked among the top agents in Santa Clara County and the KW NorCal–Hawaii Region, Edith’s accolades include KW Rookie of the Year, Top Sales Agent, TopSales Team, and KW Cultural Ambassador.
Also a Life Coach, intuitive guide, and KW Faculty member, Edith mentors both new and experienced agents in business, mindset, and personal growth. She leads manifestation workshops and empowers others to live in alignment with their values, vision, and highest potential.
Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.
Words can become a path to healing. Through the written word, self-discovery blossoms and healing takes root. In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James features Diane Hartman, a retired school librarian, photographer, and dog rescuer. Diane reveals how writing and travel helped her process childhood trauma, navigate life transitions, and embrace creativity as a tool for growth.
Together, they explore how journaling became a mirror for self-reflection, why fear can serve as a guide rather than an obstacle, and how stepping outside comfort zones opens the door to self-awareness and resilience. This episode also highlights the importance of community, mentorship, and creative exploration in awakening the authentic self.
This inspiring conversation is for every woman seeking healing, personal growth, and empowerment through the creative journey.Tune in to the episode of Empowered by Words: Healing & Self-Discovery Through Writing and rediscover the power of your own voice.
Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.Diane Hartman is a retired school librarian, photographer, dog rescuer, mother, grandmother, and lover of Ireland. She has received honors for her writing from Midwest Writers Workshop, Daisy Pettles Women’s Writing Award, and the Griffith Writing Fellowship at the Mary Anderson Center. Her photography has garnered several awards, including the Indiana Governor’s Award
She is an alumnus of Laura Munson’s Haven Writing Workshops and Retreats, and this is her first book. Diane lives in Indianapolis with her rescued corgi, Winston.
Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.
Stress is a powerful force that shapes women’s health every day. The weight of stress, sexism, and racism quietly chips away at vitality. In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James welcomes once again Dr. Andrea Sullivan, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, explains how stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol fuel inflammation, weaken the immune system, and open the door to hypertension, diabetes, and autoimmune disease.
She reveals how racism and sexism amplify these effects and turn everyday stress into long-term harm.You’ll hear why every disease is rooted in inflammation, how gut health drives immunity, and why self-love is at the heart of true healing.Choose wellness without apology.
Tune into the full episode of The Silent Killer: How Stress and Racism Harm Women’s Health.
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Dr. Andrea Sullivan received an ND (Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine) degree from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington in 1986. After graduating from the four year accredited program, Dr. Andrea also took advanced courses in Homeopathic medicine in the United States, India and Europe. She continues to study with Homeopathic physicians from Mumbai (Bombay) India and is a diplomat with the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Andrea has a private practice in Washington, D.C. Dr. Andrea is a founding member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and served as president of the D.C. Association of Naturopathic Physicians for eight years.
Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.
How often do women sacrifice their health to care for everyone else?
In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James speaks with Dr. Andrea Sullivan, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, about her powerful journey from academia and public service to becoming a leader in holistic healing for women.Dr. Andrea shares why “quick fixes” don’t work, how genetics play a role, and the daily practices that keep women strong in body, mind, and spirit.
You’ll discover: ☑️How sexism, racism, and stress show up as illness in women’s bodies ☑️ Why self-love is the foundation of true healing ☑️ Simple choices that can deplete—or restore—your energy
This is an inspiring conversation for women ready to reclaim their health, power, and purpose.If this episode resonates, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share to empower more women on their healing journey.
Watch the full episode of Women’s Health Secrets: Natural Remedies for a Better Life.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.Dr. Andrea Sullivan received an ND (Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine) degree from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington in 1986. After graduating from the four year accredited program, Dr. Andrea also took advanced courses in Homeopathic medicine in the United States, India and Europe. She continues to study with Homeopathic physicians from Mumbai (Bombay) India and is a diplomat with the Homeopathic Academy of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Andrea has a private practice in Washington, D.C. Dr. Andrea is a founding member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians and served as president of the D.C. Association of Naturopathic Physicians for eight years.
Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.
Are you ready to step into soul healing, self-love, and spiritual awakening?
In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James sits down with Coach, Teacher, and Space Holder Sarah Brown Haté to explore what it truly means to live soul-first.
Together, they dive into how childhood sensitivities and a health crisis opened Sarah’s path to soul healing, what “soul-based healing” really means, and how you can begin your own journey. Sarah reveals the wisdom of intimate circles, her nine-month “Rebirth” program, and the importance of awakening your energy flow.
If you’re seeking guidance, clarity, and a deeper connection to your true self, this conversation will inspire you to slow down, listen, and reconnect with your soul.
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Coach, teacher, and space holder, Sarah Brown Haté is always receptive to the invisible and energies around. She takes inspiration from the psychological, emotional, behavioral and relational makeup, as well as the moon cycles and flow of energy in our body, to support greater holistic wellbeing and a return to self. Mother of 3 grown children, beach lover, protector of Nature, salsa dancer, unconditional fan of the group Depeche Mode, passionate about reading and personal development, and a published author, Sarah has so much gratitude towards life and the Universe. She enables people to heal their hearts, shine their SOUL (in capital letters, standing for Self, Others, the Universe and Life) and love their life.
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Website: https://sbhmentoring.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-brown-haté-sbhmentoring/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SarahHCoaching/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SoFreeCoaching Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.
As the house grows quiet and the roles of motherhood begin to shift, many women find themselves asking, “Who am I now?” In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James chats with Cindee Williams, founder of LEAD My Life who reveals her personal journey from the silence of an empty nest to reigniting her passions and helping other women embrace this new chapter with clarity and courage.You’ll hear how Cindee turned feelings of loss into an awakening of purpose and why tools like the DISC assessment and faith-centered leadership can become transformative guides. If you’ve ever felt unsure of your next chapter or wondered how to move from fear into faith.
Watch the full episode of Empty Nest Women: Reclaiming Confidence and Purpose to reclaim your confidence and embrace the fullness of life waiting for you.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.Cindee Williams is a Maxwell Leadership Certified Speaker, DISC Behavioral Consultant, and founder of LEAD My Life. With over three decades of experience running a family-owned business, she combines practical leadership expertise with her passion for guiding women through life transitions. Focused on empowering empty nest women, she helps them rediscover their identity beyond motherhood, build lasting confidence, and reconnect with their God-given purpose. A lifelong advocate for health and fitness, Cindee encourages women to embrace this new chapter with faith, resilience, and clarity.
Company: LEADMyLife.com LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindeewilliams/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imcindeewilliams/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Im.Cindee.L.Williams/ Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.
When you're not in the driver's seat of your life, someone else will drive and they’ll drive over you. In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James sits down with Racheryl McCrary, a former performing artist who now guides conscious leaders as a spiritual director and executive coach. They talk about how her theater roots became the foundation for executive presence, how a spiritual calling led her to launch a new community, and why now is the time for women to own their voice without apology. Watch the full episode of Women Awakening: Owning Your Power: Amplifying Presence, Purpose, and Heart. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Racheryl McCrary is a Georgetown University–certified leadership coach and the CEO of TAO Leadership Development. She specializes in helping leaders elevate their personal brand, executive presence, and virtual communication. Over her career, she has empowered more than 1,000 leaders across organizations like American Express, Procter & Gamble, Cisco, HBO, PayPal, the CIA, and Harvard Business School. She is also the creator and host of the Virtual Presence Webinar series for Citrix and the Communicate With Impact for Virtual Teams podcast.
Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.
What does it mean to truly live a "big, fat, juicy life"? In this heartfelt and expansive conversation, host Cynthia James welcomes Stephanie James, a psychotherapist, transformational coach, filmmaker, and author of Your Big Fat Juicy Life: (and Everything After). Together, they explore awakening, inner guidance, and the healing power of story. Stephanie shares how her own journey through heartbreak led to sacred service, how her young daughter reminded her of our eternal nature, and why learning to receive is essential for awakening women today. This episode is a soul-level invitation to live fully, love deeply, and trust your divine inner voice. Watch the full episode of Women Awakening: The Power Within: Stephanie James on Healing, Self-Discovery, and Purpose. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review. Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.
Stephanie James is a psychotherapist, transformation guide and coach, filmmaker, and author who brings 30 years of experience in mental health and personal growth into her soulful work. She’s the creator and co-producer of the documentary When Sparks Ignite, a powerful film that reveals how adversity can light our greatest gifts. Her latest book, Ignite Your Best Life, invites readers to wake up, dissolve fear, and live joyfully and her signature message, “Your. Healing. Matters.”, echoes through her retreats, podcast, and film.
She lost her mother in the most unimaginable way. What came next was awakening. In this heartfelt episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James welcomes Ann Jonas, an intuitive healer, shamanic guide, and author of Sacred Connection. Known as The Love Messenger, Ann shares how the tragic loss of her mother became the catalyst for her spiritual journey and a life devoted to healing and transformation. From her early path as a bodyworker and birth doula to her current work guiding others through the Lotus Path, Ann helps women reclaim their light, deepen self-connection, and walk in sovereignty. If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your deepest wounds into sacred wisdom, this episode will speak to your soul. Watch the full episode of Women Awakening: The Love Messenger: From Mess to Message, Embodying the Sacred Now Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology, and she’s the author of multiple bestselling books, including I Choose Me. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose. Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.
Ann Jonas, lovingly known as The Love Messenger, is a gifted Shamanic Guide, Intuitive Healer, Channel, Speaker, Workshop Facilitator, and author. Her life honors the journey of the Lotus, rising through life's mud to emerge into luminous truth. With roots as a bodyworker and birth doula, Ann now passionately holds space for transformation through her Enlightenment Pathway, curated intuitive guidance tailored to support the next expression of your soul. Through Sacred Connection, a 9-week experiential community she launched in 2022, Ann invites seekers into deep connection with Self and the Divine.
This offering has since evolved into an anthology, a membership circle, and soon, a new podcast.
Women Awakening is a sacred space curated by Cynthia James to inspire, uplift, and empower women to step fully into their power. This podcast features heart-centered conversations with women from all walks of life—authors, entrepreneurs, healers, and thought leaders—who are committed to growth and making a meaningful impact.
Through audio and video episodes, Cynthia shares powerful stories and insights that encourage self-awareness, self-acceptance, and aligned living. The content is designed to remind women that they are a gift—and that their awakening has the power to shift lives and create change.
Come back often for fresh interviews and soulful guidance. These are stories of ordinary women doing extraordinary things. Let them inspire your own awakening.
