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  • Maternal Resilience & Healing: Self-Care Practices for Modern Motherhood

    Maternal Resilience & Healing: Self-Care Practices for Modern Motherhood
    2025/10/24
    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.

    Website: https://yogaformomlife.com/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanajonesyt/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/susana.jones.108/

    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.

    Connect with Cynthia James:
    Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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    21 分
  • Sacred Spaces: Empowering Women Through Real Estate & Energy

    Sacred Spaces: Empowering Women Through Real Estate & Energy
    2025/10/17
    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.

    Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.

    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.

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edith_espinola/#
    Facebook: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edithespinola/

    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.

    Connect with Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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    20 分
  • Empowered by Words: Healing & Self-Discovery Through Writing

    Empowered by Words: Healing & Self-Discovery Through Writing
    2025/10/10
    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.

    Website: https://www.dianehartmanauthor.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dianehartmanauthor/#
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Diane-Hartman-Author/61575615287624/

    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.

    Connect with Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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    22 分
  • The Silent Killer: How Stress and Racism Harm Women’s Health

    The Silent Killer: How Stress and Racism Harm Women’s Health
    2025/10/03
    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.

    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.

    Website: https://drandreasullivan.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.AndreaSullivanAuthor/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.andreasullivan8/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-andrea-sullivan/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drandreasullivan
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.andreasullivan5530

    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.

    Connect with Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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    27 分
  • Women’s Health Secrets: Natural Remedies for a Better Life

    Women’s Health Secrets: Natural Remedies for a Better Life
    2025/09/26
    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.

    Website: https://drandreasullivan.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.AndreaSullivanAuthor/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.andreasullivan8/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-andrea-sullivan/
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drandreasullivan
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.andreasullivan5530

    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.


    Connect with Cynthia James:
    Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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    25 分
  • Soul Healing & Energy Flow: Reconnect with Your True Self

    Soul Healing & Energy Flow: Reconnect with Your True Self
    2025/09/19
    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.

    Don’t forget to subscribe to Women Awakening for more empowering conversations on spiritual growth, soul healing, and women’s empowerment.

    Tune in: Soul Healing & Energy Flow: Reconnect with Your True Self.Enjoy the podcast? Subscribe and leave a 5-star review.

    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.

    Connect with Sarah Brown Haté:

    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.

    Connect with Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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    24 分
  • Empty Nest Women: Reclaiming Confidence and Purpose

    Empty Nest Women: Reclaiming Confidence and Purpose
    2025/09/12
    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.

    Connect with Cindee Williams:
    Website: CindeeWilliams.com

    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.

    Connect with Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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    21 分
  • Owning Your Power: Amplifying Presence, Purpose, and Heart

    Owning Your Power: Amplifying Presence, Purpose, and Heart
    2025/08/29
    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.

    Join the A WOMAN’S VOICE™ Summit here:
    https://learning.siliconvalleycsl.com/a-womans-voice-summit-2025Connect with Racheryl:
    Website: https://rasherylmccreary.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rasheryl
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rasheryl.mccreary/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rasherylmccreary/

    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.

    Connect with Cynthia James:Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms
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    21 分