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My name is Whitney Walker, welcome to Women Waken! I am a Licensed Mental Health Therapist specialising in substance abuse, addiction, eating disorders, trauma, and Spirituality. Over 10 years ago I walked into a therapist office for the first time because I realised that I felt incapable of handling life. I abused drugs and alcohol, had rock bottom self esteem, often felt suicidal, was very self destructive, and had no idea how to resolve what felt like a complete mess inside my mind and em ...
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This is a space where we talk about personal growth & development. We sometimes talk about hard things but we always talk about human things. We are here to breakdown, breakaway, & breakthrough emotional trauma so we can stop overthinking, get unstuck, & improve relationships. Lilli is a speaker, healer, author & coach based in Phoenix, Arizona with clients all over the world. Her biggest challenge came when her past trauma & abuse met her in real life & her crowning personal moment came whe ...
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* THROW BACK EPISODE from the Summer of 2023, enjoy!* A few weekends ago I traveled to the Oregon coast and received a wave of a message from the remarkable Pacific Ocean. The ocean roared in all of its glory as I sat on a rock at the shore. I felt its power and could hear it urging me, "don't hold back!" It yelled, "Give all of yourself to this li…
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The human body is a miraculous thing. Most incredible is the fact that we only know a small fragment of what it is capable of and it's potential. Specifically when it comes to genomes and our DNA. This week's guest, Ruslana Remennikova, has dedicated her life to this fascinating exploration of human potential & evolution. Ruslana is the author of t…
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* HEY THERE LOVELY LISTENERS! I'm on the road for a few weeks so enjoy this throw back from last Summer! It's still a relevant theme however because we have indeed entered into a Mercury Retrograde period in real time!* How is Mercury Retrograde treating everyone? In case it's hitting you with some confusion in your relationship or life situations …
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It's one thing to want to make big changes in our life; be it with our body, habits, health, lifestyle. Yet it is quite another to actually transform yourself and your life into one that brings you more into alignment with your values & goals. Today's guest, Joey Bellus, has made it his life's work to understand the underlying truths of transformat…
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"“And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good.” ― John Steinbeck, East of Eden This quote inspired the Divine Feminine solo episode for this week. Sometimes you read a quote and it just hits you. Opens a pathway in your brain that allows you to realize, "Oh...maybe that could be true." I read this quote at just the right moment to ge…
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It's a remarkable thing when two souls recognize each other and come together to combine their powers and intention to create something incredible. This is the story of my guests this week, Malitta & Brad Seamon. Co-authors of the book, Mindset Freedom, they break down how to gain wisdom in leadership and love after adversity. They learned this thr…
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The best way to cultivate & nurture the best qualities of humanity is to first develop these qualities in ourselves. This is the mantra of my cosmic guest this week, Reverend Lynn LaBorde Eastman. When Lynn LaBorde Eastman was 11 years old, her mother gave her a copy of The Sleeping Prophet, a chronicle of the life of Edgar Cayce. Lynn’s journey, f…
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Remember, it's all about the effort you're putting in now. You're beginning to shift your mindset from needing validation from your results, to acknowledging the effort and energy you're putting into your goals, and how the effort itself is redefining the person you are. Every single time you put yourself out there, you give yourself an opportunity…
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A dear friend and lovely listener of the show recently invited me to speak at her company's online conference for Women In Leadership. I was excited for the opportunity yet I did feel a little nervous...speaking to a crowd and giving a presentation requires a lot of preparation and practice. I felt stressed out thinking about the idea of it made me…
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When we hear the term "Power Couple" we oftne thing of words like wealth, fame, beauty, influence. Yet what if simply meant towo people who come together to create a union where the whole is greater than the sum of its parts? Where fusion and synergy can be created to allow each partner to thrive, flourish, and reach their greatest potential. My gu…
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* Ok so I wanted to record an episode for THIS years Gemini Full Moon yet I just straight up ran out of time. So hopefully this throwback from last year clues you in enough on the elements of the season upon us, GEMINI!* Happy New Moon in Gemini! AND with Venus at the same astrological degree as the Moon, we're feeling her powerful Divine Feminine …
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Hello Dears! Happy Friday! I decided to do a little mini series of solo episodes as a follow up the episode of The Never Ending Story and Releasing Fear. To provide an offering for how to begin awakening our loving, trusting selves. And it starts with the heart. Inspired by the wonderful book by Dana Quade, Doing The Thing: How Finding Your Shine W…
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When I first heard the name of my fabulous guest this week's podcast, Lindsey Abernathy, I was confused. Bitch is a bad word? Is it? It can be a great and empowering word! Then Lindsey dove into where the title came from and the endearing and devastating story behind it and I got it, Lindsey took this story and her personal experience of surviving …
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Hello Dears! Happy Friday! I decided to do a little mini series of solo episodes as a follow up the episode of The Never Ending Story and Releasing Fear. To provide an offering for how to begin awakening our loving, trusting selves. And it starts with the heart. Inspired by the wonderful book by Dana Quade, Doing The Thing: How Finding Your Shine W…
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Hello Lovlies! Happy Friday! I decided to do a little mini series of solo episodes as a follow up the episode of The Never Ending Story and Releasing Fear. To provide an offering for how to begin awakening our loving, trusting selves. And it starts with the heart. Inspired by the wonderful book by Dana Quade, Doing The Thing: How Finding Your Shine…
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Is it ever too late to re-invent yourself & create the life of your dreams? My guest this week, Rossana Storani (and myself as well), would say ABSOLUTELY NOT!. Gaining the understanding that you can have anything you want if you just change your mind. Even in the face of unimaginable adversity, there is always hope. It might seem impossible to see…
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Hello Beauties! Happy Friday! I decided to do a little mini series of solo episodes as a follow up to last week's episode of The Never Ending Story and releasing fear. To provide an offering for how to begin awakening our loving, trusting selves. And it starts with the heart. Inspired by the wonderful book by Dana Quade, Doing The Thing: How Findin…
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A friend said to me awhile back that Fear is a liar. I considered it and figured, ya, I suppose that's true. Yet the more I thought about it, it didn't work for me. I don't think that Fear is lying, I think Fear is the voice of a scared, wounded part of ourselves that is trying to keep us safe in a backwards way. This past weekend I felt this very …
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My fabulous guest this week, Dr. Audrey Schnell, and I found ourselves very aligned in the discussion of her work as a trailblazer in personal development and transformation. Specifically the potential for Humanity as a whole to move into a much more abundant, prosperous, and enjoyable era and for individuals to reach their full, magnificent abilit…
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Hello My Fabulous Listeners! I'm using this week's solo episode to share an update on the show's episode schedule/format! I've been releasing guest episodes for nearly 4 years, WHOA! This past Wednesday I did not as I have decided to move to bi-weekly guest episodes. I've realized I need to adjust my episode release schedule as I will be back on th…
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Overwhelm is a word that has come up a lot this week, for myself and clients, so I thought it would be the perfect topic for this week's solo episode! It got me thinking about the difference between overwhelm and full on burn out/breakdown and if there is a way to prevent both. My take is that overwhelm is inevitable and burn-out/breakdowns can be …
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You knew going after your dreams would take work. But why does it feel like no matter how hard you push, something invisible is holding you back? Deep down, you know: Something isn’t working. My returning guest this week, Sheridan Ruth, has made this inquiry into her life's work. As a Nervous System Specialist and creator of Body-Based Business®—a …
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* In honor of this time navigating through the chaotic energies of the eclipse portal & with the Venus Retrograde bringing up relationship patterns and wounds, I wanted to re-release this throwback episode on addiction to chaos & dysfunction. Enjoy! * ---------------------------------------------------------------- Episode originally released June …
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When we talk about Divine Feminine principles, how realistic is it to believe that they can actually be incorporated in modern American business, politics, and lifestyle? Well, if you ask ME it's not only realistic, it is INEVITABLE. My guest this week agrees whole heartedly and has built an entire business around these principles. Jennifer Whitake…
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Ok first off, please disregard my insistence that the Spring Equinox is on Saturday...it's not! Somehow I got that in my head and onto my calendar. The astrological New Year and the Spring Equinox coincide on the same day! Thursday, March 20th. You can definitely still celebrate on Saturday though, I know I will be! Taking time to enjoy the sun, fr…
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Millennias ago, the world's first-recorded priestesses served as the vessel and voice of the Goddess for powerful kings and empires across Mesopotamia, Anatolia and the Levant. My guest this week, Lisa Moriah, is a Mesopotamian and Biblical goddess wisdom keeper, shamanic priestess, somatic sound healer, and temple sales & marketing coach. Her work…
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Energy Overload Incoming! Ya'll...it's time to hold on to your hats. We are riding into the Eclipse Portal with this Full Moon Eclipse in Virgo all the while Venus is still in Retrograde AND Mercury joins the show Saturday going retrograde as well....WOWZA! Here we go I guess. Don't be surprised if you feel some strange energy in your body or if yo…
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We are in the midst of a great awakening. Now, more than ever, humanity is encouraged to make the inner shifts necessary to steer consciousness into a higher, more harmonious existence. We do not come to discover these new worlds of possibility by constantly looking outside of ourselves - we must go within. In her book Wild Spirit Fire - Freedom fr…
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Ok so hear me out here, this topic may sound odd yet this theme came up a few times times in the past week. Once in session with a client and again at Women's group on Wednesday. Women expressing their concern that perhaps certain tendencies indicated that they, themselves, could potentially have narcissistic traits. And yes, Narcissism is an overu…
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At seven this week's guest, Rikki West, begged a mysterious God for help, praying that her drunk father won’t harm their family and that he won’t be sent to hell. But when nothing seems to happen, she worried: Is anyone up there really listening? This question triggered a lifelong search for the great, loving being she imagines her prayers might re…
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It can be easy to assume we know why people leave our lives or don't treat us well. We must not be worthy, desirable, important, or intriguing enough to hold their attention and affections. Yet the truth is that people often reject or discard things that require more effort than they're willing to give and has nothing to do with us personally. Othe…
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Would you believe if someone told you that the master key to the life you truly desire lies in your hidden beliefs? That you only really have one or two BIG hidden beliefs that are holding you back in your life? And that letting go of these hidden beliefs from your mind and body would instantly have a profound positive impact on your life? Well tha…
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Happy Friday lovely Listeners! Piggybacking off the past 2 week's episodes, I'm sharing about some more recent experiences that have led to revelations and a decision to take a shot at trying some new approaches to adjusting patterns and letting go of absolutes. It's Ok to play around with elements in your life, we're all alchemists afterall! On th…
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I'm a little early as next week is National Eating Disorder Awareness week, Feb 24 - Mar 2, 2025. Yet i couldn't wait to release this new guest episode where I had the chance to put the spotlight back on the significant struggles Women have with their relationship with food, eating, and their bodies. It had been awhile since I've covered this topic…
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Happy Friday & Valentine's Day dear listeners! On this day of love, I share an uplifting tale of a chivalrous knight who was honest & charming and swept me off my feet!...I wish. Instead I have a story of my dating experience last week that was so dreadful it's hilarious. If you listened to last week's episode you may recall that right after record…
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Some of the most devastating experiences in our lives can often lead to the greatest transformations and change in fortune. Which is why I love the title of my guest this week's book, Tragic Magic, which reveals how she overcame profound childhood trauma, answered the call, and healed through practices that anyone can use to create a life of purpos…
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I've been thinking a lot about how hard it can be to trust. Trusting another person, a situation, an opportunity, a new romantic partner, a friend. You get the idea. I've felt let down, disappointed, and devastated many times when someone or something I'd decided to believe turned out to be full of crap. So what are we supposed to do about that? Ho…
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Emerging from an abusive or Narcissistic relationship undoubtably leaves someone profoundly devastated, confused, and depleted. So many unanswered questions, immense anxiety wondering the extent of the lies and manipulation, truly questioning what's up from down and how you will regain a semblance of feeling normal again. Where can a Woman turn whe…
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Happy Lunar New Year & New Moon in Aquarius! These combined energies occurring together certainly packs a punch and I have some things to say about it. Particularly about the SNAKE aspect as I adore snakes especially their Spiritual significance and meaning. With this being the Year of the Snake and 2025 incorporating a 5, you can anticipate a lot …
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Who are we? What are we? Quantum science is slowly revealing the fact that all of us are connected in a very intimate way. What do the spiritual texts tell us about the state of our reality, or who we are? What is the truth? These are all questions that inquiring minds often ask themselves when contemplating life and existence. Some of us even deci…
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There is no despair so absolute as that which comes with the first moments of our first great sorrow, when we have not yet known what it is to have suffered and be healed, to have despaired and have recovered hope. -George Eliot The above quote is the one I couldn't find while I was recording this episode. It meant a lot to me back in my 20's, when…
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When we begin to understand that trauma can silently shape our lives, affecting our emotions, actions, experiences, and even our physical well-being, then we realize how critical it is to address it in order to live our true destiny. My guest this week, Joy Baker, Her personal voyage led Joy down the "rabbit hole of pain" a courageous expedition in…
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On last week's solo episode, when I pulled the Empress of Pleasure card from my W.I.T.C.H Oracle deck, I stated that I'd need to do an episode based on that fabulous card. And indeed, I have delivered. I wanted to explore further this concept of Pleasure being our Teacher, rather than Fear or Hurt & Pain. On this solo episode, I share some personal…
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It's remarkable how life can change in an instant. Something unexpected & perhaps unwanted can significantly alter our current circumstances. It is out of our control and leaves us asking, what do i do now? My guest this week, Nick Prefontaine, has a remarkable story of facing such a life altering event and made the choice the respond to it with an…
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It's a New Year and with it come a whole new slew of twist and turns and challenges to make you question everything you thought was healed and resolved within you. Woohoo! What a fun ride this life is, eh?! The good news is that life dolling out these hurdles means you're Soul is on a path of growth and evolution. You're ready to level up which alm…
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Welcome to the first Guest Episode of 2025! And what a perfect guest we have this week to kick off this powerful year as her focus on Women's Wisdom perfectly compliments the message of Women Waken. Corinna Wood has been a visionary teacher of holistic women’s wisdom for over 30 years, Corinna is known as a trailblazer—including founding and direct…
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Welcome to 2025, Everybody!! We've made it! I'm seeing this year as a summit; we've made it up the hardest part of the mountain in the 5 years of this decade so far. And now we've reached a higher perspective and are open to receiving greater wisdom and insights. So it's time to get ready because big changes and great progress are on there way! On …
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Happy 2025 Everybody! I'm feeling very energized & empowered by this energy coming in with the New Year. I hope you all are feeling it as well & are entering the New Year with optimism and bold aspirations. To kick off the year I welcome back again my dear & talented friend, Erin Sikopoulos, owner of Turn a New Leaf Intuitive Energy & Bodywork. The…
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*Happy New Year Dear Ones! A final re-release for 2024 with some sweet, subtle messages to guide you into 2025 with intentions based in love, peace, and self regard. Highest blessings to each of you!! ------------------------------------------------------------------- So often it can feel like we don't have time to focus on all the aspects of our l…
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