WeBeTheChange: Conversations with Evolutionaries

What if real strength is refusing the bait—staying human while you name the pattern?In Part 2 of the Leisa Peterson series, Colleen and Leisa get practical about what to do when the world is loud: how to name patterns without feeding fear, practice fierce compassion with real boundaries, and create safety together without pretending we all agree. You’ll hear grounded language for staying regulated, holding complexity, and remembering that collective healing isn’t built through individual heroics — it’s built through human beings choosing steadiness and care on purpose.Make sure to check out Leisa's Substack, Equal Stakes, and connect with her at wealthclinic.com. If you’d like a free place to relax and reflect in community, visit SongRise.live and click the Bowl of Light Café link at the top.

What if “transcendence” isn’t about escaping the world—but waking up from its deceptive trance?WeBeTheChange host Colleen Akiko and Leisa Peterson--Wealth Coach, Author and Financial Intuitive, discuss the larger pattern behind our culture’s distress: a scarcity-based trance that keeps people reactive, divided, and exhausted. (Do we detect a familiar Ugh?)Leisa shares how her decades in finance—and her decades on a spiritual path—converged into a new way of seeing: paradox is now the training ground. We explore what it means to hold fear and keep moving, to seek unity and keep boundaries.And we remember that love is a rich, roll-up-your-sleeves practice to cultivate over time.Visit Leisa at wealthclinic.com; resources at SongRise.live

When was the last time you learned from soil instead of a screen?Middle and high school teacher Kari Hagel shares with WeBeTheChange host Colleen Akiko about the rise of nature deficit disorder.Kari, also a Health & Wellness Coach, shows how hands-on ecology—worm bins, a classroom dog, gardening and even mapping water with a drone—restores attention, engagement, and belonging.In Pt 1 of The Web of Wellness, students move from apathetic to curious. If post-COVID disconnection feels familiar, this episode offers down-to-earth ways to re-root at school, at home, and wherever you can be in nature.Visit Songrise.LIVE for Bonus Content and your free eGuide, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light.

When the craving hits, what are you actually hungry for?In Part 3 of “A Fearlessly Feral Life,” we get practical about the sober path: the tiny act of willingness that flips the switch, the boundary that protects your peace, and how to tell a trigger from a longing for belonging. We talk family dynamics and codependency, the medicine of community (AA rooms and beyond), and what it means to choose fellowship—and freedom—over the old loop.If you’ve ever reached for a numbing habit, this episode offers a grounded reframe, a breath, and a next step back into yourself.Connect with Colleen at SongRise.live and type "Gift" at the bottom of the page for your free eGuide, "Out of Your Head, Into Your Light."

Welcome to We Be The Change and this second segment of the series A Fearlessly Feral Life with Rev. Karen Linsley. In Part 2 we dive into New Thought as a grounded path for recovery—where principle is not bound by precedent and healing means changing our thinking to change our life. Karen traces sobriety from her Thanksgiving‑day treatment intake in 1986 to ministerial training, interim ministry, and writing A New Thought Journey Through the 12 Steps.Join our conversation about what New Thought is, and how it becomes a practical engine for recovery by integrating 12‑Step wisdom with consciousness, choice, and oneness. In these volatile times, such pragmatic spirituality becomes embodied freedom, not just abstinence.If this strikes a familiar chord, feel free to share below--e.g., what belief shift most supported your recovery?You're invited to access supportive Bonus Content, fresh resources and the FREE eGuide, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light at SongRise.LIVE

“How can I release old survival mechanisms to create a truly beautiful life?This powerful question is the heartbeat of today's conversation. We’ve all carried patterns from the past that once helped us survive, but now keep us from fully living.I am delighted to have my friend and neighbor with us, reverend and author, Karen Linsley. Her personal journey of how she stepped away from 20 solid years of addiction is a testament to choosing principle over precedent. Join us as we explore recognizing our power to choose and completely step out of addiction into a fearlessly feral life of freedom.Soon we'll be releasing episode #2, where we discuss higher yet very practical principles that beckon us towards a happier life.Until then, make sure to check access supportive Bonus Content, fresh resources, and your FREE eGuide, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light, at SongRise.LIVE.

Must embodying authentic Presence have to look like the Mona Lisa?Welcome to the final segment of our series, LIVING AS A PORTAL OF PRESENCE: The Inner Work that Changes the Outer World. In this soulful yet earthy conversation, host Colleen Akiko and spiritual counselor, Brenda Heldoorn explore the internal struggle of navigating global and personal chaos while staying anchored in love. They explore some under-the-surface questions, like:How do I witness the dialogue between my fearful Head and my knowing Heart?What's the difference between forgiving and pardoning someone?How can I transform an unfriendly inner reaction?What is the "activity of truth" for me?Can I shift from fear to forgiveness--without minimizing my pain? Whether you’re seeking clarity, connection, or a spark of hope, We Be The Change introduces you to everyday people who are creating a brighter, more compassionate world. Thanks for your engagement! Feel free to reach out for your complimentary eGuide, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light at SongRise.LIVE. And remember: your own inner shift is a beautiful and mighty catalyst for outer change.

How can a little notebook disarm the ego’s grip?In this short but potent episode, spiritual counselor Brenda Heldoorn shares a surprising exercise with host Colleen Akiko that dismantled her negative self-talk. With openness and humor, she names the “Doom Loop” for what it is, and offers a direct pathway through the grand illusion.We explore how victim language sneaks into our thoughts and conversations, and how awakening to our spiritual brilliance may mean walking a quieter path. One where we no longer bond with others over our shared suffering, but the joy of discovering our shared light instead.Brenda also shares a sweet metaphor of her dreaming dog that reminds us: when we awaken from the collective nightmare, there is no scolding—only welcome.If you’ve ever found yourself stuck in repeat stories, you’ll appreciate the kind of medicine that doesn’t require years of analysis—just your willingness to listen... and maybe a little notebook.Take a quick break. Tune in; breathe...And remember: Bonus content, music, and your free eGuide, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light awai at Songrise.LIVE.

What if our total collapse could pivot us to our most radiant becoming?In this vulnerable, luminous continuation of Brenda Heldoorn's conversation with Colleen, we explore what it truly means to surrender—not as defeat, but as a threshold where rock bottom becomes sacred ground.Brenda shares her lived experience of a suicide attempt that became a catalyst for profound awakening—a moment that could have ended everything, but instead began the real journey home.Together we move through the terrain of unraveling false beliefs, and the mysterious grace that meets us in non-resistance. Brenda’s story reminds us that staying present through the pain in our most broken moments can lead to a realization of our wholeness.For supportive bonus content, journaling prompts, and songs that support this kind of inner work, visit Songrise.live. You’ll find resources for opening, awakening and thriving--including a complimentary eGuide, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light.-------------------------------------------------------------------Content Note: This conversation touches on a suicide attempt and the journey of profound healing that followed. It is shared with gentleness—to bring understanding to the reality of despair and to the grace that can arise through surrender and presence.If you or someone you love is in crisis, please reach out for immediate support in your country or region:United States: Dial or text 988 (Suicide and Crisis Lifeline)Canada: Call or text 988 or visit 988.caUnited Kingdom: Call Samaritans at 116 123 or visit samaritans.orgAustralia: Call Lifeline at 13 11 14 or visit lifeline.org.auInternational Directory: Visit findahelpline.com for a full list of free, confidential helplines worldwide

Have you ever felt the weight of the world on your shoulders, believing you had to face every challenge alone?Join host Colleen Akiko and her guest, spiritual director and counselor, Brenda Heldoorn--who reveals her pivotal moment of absolute surrender that led her to deep healing and a new path.In this first segment of the four-part series, you'll witness how astounding power can be released in surrender. As you glean inspiration for your own journey, you'll gain real-life understanding to more fully embrace Presence to navigate life's struggles with clarity, grace, and even joy.For Bonus Content, your FREE eGuide, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light, and supportive resources, visit Songrise.LIVE.

How are the new energetics asking you to increase capacity?Enjoy this exhilarating conversation with host and Essential Connections Coach Colleen Akiko and sacred artist, teacher and "well-being generator" Daniel Strawn. In this final episode of the series, Navigating the New Energetics, you'll hear about perturbation, real “insulation,” the Blue Princess, and a near-death vision of Earth’s new domain of pure potentiality—aka the New Light.Share your thoughts, explore more resources, and receive your free eGuide—Out of Your Head, Into Your Light—at Songrise.live.

What if you were designed to handle more light—but need to upgrade your wiring first?This We Be The Change episode is a fun yet profound conversation, exploring the intersection of spirituality, development, energetics and collective consciousness. Join host Colleen Akiko and sacred artist and teacher Daniel Strawn as they discuss silver and gold forces, ritual vs. ceremony, sacred architecture, and the journey into humanity's new light. Perfect for seekers of spiritual growth, energy awareness, and a deeper understanding of our evolving world.Find FREE Bonus Resources and a complimentary eGuide, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light, at SongRise.LIVE. Your subscription helps keep this podcast ad-free. Thanks for telling others about We Be The Change, and sharing your comments!

How can “God’s Word” be used to justify harm–such as the mass murder and intentional starvation in Gaza?What unfolds when scripture is weaponized by fear, and how can faith return to love?In host Colleen Akiko’s candid conversation with Rev. Tim Boeve, we explore heaven, hell, and the heart of the Bible—not as dogma, but as a call to embody compassion and courage–living love in a fractured world.This episode is for anyone drawn to reimagine faith—not as fear-based dogma or an escape from hell, but as embodying the fierce compassion of Jesus, bringing heaven to earth, and rediscovering how love can heal our fractured world.This is We Be The Change—where we remember that changing the world begins by changing ourselves. Find bonus content, resources and your free eGuide, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light, at Songrise.live.

What if the dysfunctions we witness and experience are largely due to missing connections for soul growth opportunities? Explore the intersection of electromagnetic energy, ancient spiritual wisdom, science and the transformative power of mentorship.Join We Be The Change host, Colleen Akiko and sacred artisan and teacher, Daniel Strawn in Part 3 of the series, Navigating the New Energetics.Discover how unity consciousness, emotional balance, pentagramic understanding and pineal gland activation can unlock your highest human potential and spiritual awakening.Access Bonus Content for subscribers at Songrise.live – where you can also request your special eGuide gift, Out of Your Head, Into Your Light.

In a world obsessed with output and achievement, what does it mean to allow wellbeing to be generated from within?In this second segment,The Electrical Aspect of Human Being, host Colleen Akiko continues the series, Navigating the New Energetics, with sacred artist and teacher Daniel Strawn. They explore the mosaic of Daniel’s lived experiences and teachings to colorfully emblemize the hardware circuitry of human being .Using pentagramic color energetics as a map of development, they describe identifying an organic baseline of reality to move from fragmentation to wholeness.Through storytelling, spiritual insight, and grounded metaphor, this episode invites you to reawaken your inner compass and reclaim the generative power of your own hands, breath, and being.You’ll hear why active investigation is so vital in navigating the current energetics. And the difference our mentors make in our continuous personal development and resilience.If you’d like to connect with bonus resources that parallel this series with Daniel Strawn, just go to the subscription page at Songrise.LIVE

How do we make sense of all the information fragments flying around us?How do we discern what's going on in us and outside of us?Welcome to this new We Be The Change series, Navigating the New Energetics. In this opening segment, Finding Our Bearings in Uncertainty, host Colleen Akiko talks with Daniel Strawn—sacred artisan and artist, teacher, mentor, and a lifelong spiritual explorer.This first segment invites you to feel into the field of Daniel–who had kidney failure In 2019 and was on dialysis for more than two years until his younger brother gave him his kidney. You’ll hear Daniel share about natural law and the human design and ecology that we inhabit--laying the foundation for the in-depth teachings on Navigating the New Energetics he’ll be sharing during this series.Enjoy feeling how Daniel’s creative path flows with his spiritual curiosity into his unique expressions as an "Artistic Wellbeing Generator." As one gallery owner wrote, “If you look at Daniel Strawn’s art work and it makes you smile, then Daniel has accomplished what he set out to do."Feel free to invite others to this substantive series and please share your thoughts and questions with us! Just head over to SongRise.LIVE where you can also access Bonus Content, fresh resources and the FREE eGuide, Out of Your Mind, Into Your Light.

The Earth has recorded its HOTTEST. YEAR. EVER.When I heard that on the Stephen Colbert Show, I wondered... How do the EPA decision-makers and other climate deniers bury their heads in such sizzling hot sand?What if all the truth questers met at the top center of the media bias chart, to explore together the most neutral, current and reliable information there is. Who's got the grit for that?I'm having a hard time convincing myself that folks in the current administration are humane enough to be human. I think they’re actually large furless kangaroos, with pockets way bigger than their hearts.Here's a suggestion for all of us: LET'S GET PERSONAL.As in, let's get personally connected with the Earth. Not, worship the Earth like it's a really big idol. Instead, let's get outside and touch a tree in a way that allows the tree to touch us back."We are the first generation to feel the impact of climate change and the last generation that can do something about it" —Barack ObamaMany years ago I heard author and columnist Thomas Friedman give a commencement speech at Yale. True to form, he said a lot of profound things. Guess what advice he closed with? "Call your mother."Hmmm... Call your mother. See how she's doing; tell her you love her. Planetarily speaking, we can check in and thank our Mother for holding up our feet every time we take a step. For providing fresh water to wash our every sort of scrape we get. Thank her for never being late in giving us our next breath, and showering us with flowers when we've had a rough winter.Instead of drilling into her marrow for the liquid black gold that buys extravagance and brings extinction, what if we expressed our appreciation by finding kinder ways to meet our needs?Hello, Mom . . . how are you? Sorry I'm late. Need help with anything?To download my "Mother, Mother" song, go to: http://colleenakiko.bandcamp.com/

What if change isn’t about fixing, but about listening?Join host Colleen Akiko and Tessa Lynne Alburn: spiritual guide, energy mentor, author and Soul Connection Coach, for this final segment of our Coming Home to Soul series, The Practice of Becoming: Soul Habits, Brain Retraining, and Inner Trust. We'll explore how to recognize old patterns, form new habits, and honor the whispers of your soul. Hear how the principles of applied kinesiology in scuba technique can help open the connection with our deepest Self. And how a kind holistic approach takes care of the one who uses it.You can connect with Tessa and access her current offer and soul-connecting resources at TessaLynneAlburn.com. Access supportive resources and Bonus Content for your unique path at SongRise.LIVE --including a complimentary eGuide, Out of Your Mind, Into Your Light.

What does feeling safe have to do with connecting with your soul? Join Tessa Lynne Alburn and Colleen Akiko in this episode, From Survival to Sovereignty, to hear empowering truths and techniques for calming and retraining the brain, moving beyond trauma and becoming more present for an uplifted life. Tessa Lynne Alburn has been guiding visionary women back home to their soul, helping them reignite their inner light, and embody their feminine power for over 25 years as a Master Facilitator, Personal Power Coach, Energy Specialist and Creator of the Soul Light Healing Method. She's currently offering Roadblock Release Sessions to Embrace Your Inner Power and Clear the Path to Your True Potential at TessaLynneAlburn.com When the person we most need to trust is as close as our own heart, it's important we learn how to simply connect. Thanks for listening and sharing your thoughts! You're invited to access supportive Bonus Content, fresh resources and the FREE eGuide, Out of Your Mind, Into Your Light at SongRise.LIVE