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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 from outward success to inner emptiness—revealing how his search for fulfillment through achievement eventually led him inward to healing and self-discovery.

Kathleen and Matt dive into topics like the mask of success, the illusion of perfection, and the necessity of sitting with discomfort rather than escaping it. They discuss how facing the darkness within, understanding the ego, and cultivating compassion can transform pain into purpose. Matt introduces his practical tool called The Fear Ledger, which helps people name, categorize, and release their fears so they can finally move forward.

This episode reminds us that awakening doesn’t happen when life feels easy—it happens in the in-between, where the old self dissolves and the new one is born. Through shared vulnerability, spiritual insight, and grounded tools, Kathleen and Matt offer a message of hope: the emptiness we fear is actually the space where light enters.

✨ Listen now to learn how to sit with your own “in-between” moments and discover the peace, clarity, and purpose waiting on the other side.

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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 insight, you’ll learn how to identify the hidden emotions that keep you bound, how to forgive without condoning, and how to reconnect with the divine peace that has always been within you. Kathleen also offers practical tools for emotional and energetic release, including how to clear old cords, heal relationships across timelines, and invite abundance and love to flow once more.

If you’ve ever struggled to forgive — yourself, others, or even life itself — this episode will remind you that forgiveness is not weakness. It’s strength in its purest form. It’s the moment you reclaim your power, your freedom, and your light.

✨ Listen now to discover how forgiveness heals the heart, liberates the soul, and awakens the divine within.

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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-story window, she heard the unmistakable voice of God say, “You can jump, but I’ll give you the same life again, only worse.” That moment of divine intervention changed everything.

What followed was a journey of faith, healing, and rebirth. With the help of her husband Sasha—an awakened soul and spiritual guide—Gemma learned to redefine love, rebuild her trust in life, and open her heart to divine grace. Through gratitude and surrender, she discovered how to transform fear into faith and scarcity into abundance.

Today, Gemma calls herself “The Manifesting Queen,” teaching others how to align with universal laws and live from joyful expectation. Her story is a profound reminder that no matter how dark life becomes, miracles unfold when we choose love, gratitude, and spiritual alignment.

Kathleen and Gemma’s conversation offers hope, wisdom, and inspiration for anyone walking their own path of awakening.

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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 success, synchronicities, and freedom. Kathleen reflects on her own coaching journey with Dr. Joseph, revealing how she shifted from overthinking and self-doubt to confidence, creativity, and peace by trusting her intuition.

This heartfelt conversation reminds us that true transformation begins when we stop forcing and start allowing — when we surrender to divine flow rather than trying to control every outcome.

If you’ve been striving, struggling, or searching for your purpose, this episode will help you reconnect with your heart, realign your vision, and remember that life was never meant to be a fight — it’s meant to flow.

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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 how breaking through these patterns brings true freedom and peace. She emphasizes the power of presence, detachment from old stories, and creating safe communities where healing and transformation can unfold.

This episode is a reminder that you are not broken when old pain arises—you are human, and on the path to untethering and living free.

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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 realization is a wake-up call—your soul’s invitation to come home. Kathleen offers practical steps to begin that homecoming: embracing stillness, asking yourself gentle but powerful questions, and allowing emotions to guide your healing. She also walks through the deeper journey of remembering your values, reclaiming your voice, releasing old stories, and realigning with Spirit.

This episode is a reminder that you are not broken—you are simply disconnected. And the path forward is not about becoming someone new, but about remembering who you’ve always been.

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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, connection, alignment, and integration—and explains how small daily practices like journaling, meditation, and breathwork can reconnect us to our true selves. She reminds us that healing doesn’t happen in isolation and that freedom begins when we set down what we were never meant to carry alone.

This episode is both a compassionate invitation and a practical guide to returning home to yourself—with courage, connection, and the reminder that you are safe, you are seen, and you are never alone.

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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 forgiveness, the importance of celebrating personal victories, and the deeper calling to create safe spaces where others can heal and be seen.

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