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The Journey of an Awakening Spirit - Conversations That Heal The Silence Within

Author: Kathleen M. Flanagan

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This isn’t just another podcast or blog about spirituality.

Here, we name the truth: behind the polished mask, many of us feel isolated, unworthy, and alone.

Through raw stories, soul-centered tools, and deep conversations, you’ll discover that love was never pain—it’s freedom. And alignment is the path home.

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Send us a text 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 painfully quiet. Together, they explore the concept of liminal spaces, both physical and emotional, and how these transitions mirror our spiritual evolution. Matt shares his journey ...
Send us a text 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 personal experience of moving through layers of resentment, anger, and grief — and discovering the grace that lives on the other side of letting go. Through gentle storytelling and spiritual in...
Send us a text 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 emotional and physical abuse were considered “normal,” and later finding herself trapped in years of domestic violence. Her life took a dramatic turn when, standing on the edge of a tenth-s...
Send us a text 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 what happens when you stop living from the logical mind and start living from the heart. Dr. Joseph shares how aligning the conscious and subconscious mind opens the door to effortless...
Send us a text 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 revisiting them isn’t failure, but an invitation to deeper healing. Kathleen explains the spiral of emotional growth, the importance of facing painful feelings like hopelessness, and...
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 shares why so many high-achievers feel this disconnection, tracing it back to silenced voices, people-pleasing, and living by others’ expectations. Instead of being the end of your story, this painful ...
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 unworthiness, anger, and isolation, and the turning point when she chose to face her pain instead of continuing to hide it. Kathleen outlines the five steps of the healing path—awareness, permission, connecti...
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 never intended to reveal, the grief and healing that surfaced during the process, and the courage it took to step out of invisibility. With honesty and compassion, Kathleen reflects on the power of fo...
Send us a text Have you ever felt like you’re doing everything right on the outside—holding it all together, achieving the goals, keeping the smile—but inside there’s still a quiet ache? That ache isn’t failure. It’s your soul calling you home. In this heartfelt episode of Journey of an Awakening Spirit, Kathleen Flanagan shares her own story of masks, struggle, and transformation—and the path back to the place where you can finally feel whole, free, and true to who you are. What You’ll Learn...
Send us a text 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 to true healing. Through powerful metaphors, guided reflection, and her 3-step framework—Recognize, Revisit, Reclaim—Kathleen shows how to stop running from pain and instead welcome ba...
Send us a text 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 joy of your inner child, and reclaim the authenticity you thought was lost. You’ll discover how awareness, compassion, and curiosity open the door to healing—and how setting boundaries,...
Send us a text 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 powerful signal from the soul. Kathleen explains the difference between peaceful quiet and restless quiet, why ignoring the feeling only makes it louder, and how to recognize it as a call ...
Send us a text 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 living out of alignment with who you really are—and the small, safe steps you can take to begin living authentically. You’ll learn why we start hiding in the first place, how to recog...
Send us a text 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 why these moments of emptiness are actually sacred invitations to awaken. Kathleen offers practical steps and grounding exercises to help you reconnect with your true self, embrace vul...
Send us a text In this episode of 'The Journey of an Awakening Spirit,' Kathleen Flanagan explores the themes of emotional trauma, healing, and self-discovery. She shares her personal experiences with childhood trauma and the journey towards recognizing and healing deep-seated wounds. Kathleen emphasizes the importance of inner child work, self-compassion, and creating authentic connections with others. The episode includes a guided meditation aimed at helping listeners reconnect with their t...
Send us a text In this episode, Kathleen Flanagan shares her journey of resilience and transformation after the unexpected closure of Brave TV, where her show was hosted. She discusses the emotional challenges she faced, the decision to reformat her show, and the personal growth that emerged from adversity. Kathleen introduces a new meditation focused on overcoming money limitations and emphasizes the importance of community and connection. She reflects on the role of AI in our lives and expr...
Send us a text In this soul-stirring episode of The Journey of an Awakening Spirit, Kathleen Flanagan guides you through the sacred process of remembering who you truly are beneath the masks, conditioning, and pain. Sharing powerful personal stories of trauma, healing, and spiritual awakening, Kathleen reveals how we lose connection with our soul—and how we can reclaim it. You’ll explore why the soul feels buried, how emotional wounds dim our light, and the role of stillness, journaling, and...
Send us a text In this deeply vulnerable episode of The Journey of an Awakening Spirit, Kathleen Flanagan explores the sacred space of feeling lost—when your old identity no longer fits, and your new self hasn’t fully arrived. Sharing her personal experience with grief, emotional upheaval, and spiritual surrender following her father’s death, Kathleen reveals how disorientation is often a sign of profound transformation. She guides viewers through the emotional terrain of awakening: the ego’...
Send us a text In this podcast episode, host Kathleen Flanagan discusses the concept of burnout from a spiritual perspective, particularly focusing on how it affects high achievers and empaths. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing signs of chronic fatigue, apathy, and emotional numbing as indicators that one's soul is seeking reconnection. The conversation explores themes of identity, the struggle between societal expectations and personal truth, and the process of awakening to one's ...
Send us a text There's a sacred moment in every awakening when your soul whispers, "Let go." But what if that release isn't just about losing something—it's a divine invitation to rise? We explore the energy of release, how to identify what's no longer aligned, and how to trust the pull toward what's calling you forward. If you're feeling stuck, heavy, or like something needs to change but you don't know where to begin—this is your moment. Kathleen Flanagan discusses the theme of emotional r...
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