The Conscious Rising

Is clean water a right - or still a luxury for too many?What does it really take to build a business that heals the planet and protects the most vulnerable?On this week’s episode of The Conscious Rising, Sean Lee-Davies sits down with Christine Manson - founder and CEO of Terra Water - for a powerful conversation on clean water access, social enterprise, and the deep spiritual lessons that emerge when you commit to serving others.Christine shares her journey from activism to entrepreneurship, revealing what it means to lead a purpose-driven company in the world’s most fragile environments. From local water crises to global climate challenges, this is a conversation about action - not ideology.She explains:Why access to clean water is still a massive global blindspotHow Terra Water is tackling the problem one village at a timeWhat it’s like to lead as a woman in high-stakes environmentsWhy impact work is equal parts strategy and soulThe role of spirituality and intuition in business decisionsHow she stays grounded while carrying so much responsibility00:00 — What Terra Water really does00:26 — How a water crisis opened Christine’s eyes00:58 — Why she felt called to solve it herself01:18 — From passion to purpose: building a business out of need01:53 — What it’s really like to lead on the frontlines02:15 — Why women bring a unique lens to sustainability work02:47 — Strategy vs soul: how she makes decisions03:13 — What business taught her about surrender03:49 — Why spiritual practice is her non-negotiable04:08 — The human impact of clean water accessConnect With Christine MansonInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/jibekjolie/Website - https://www.terrawaterindonesia.com/Follow The Conscious RisingInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/_theconsciousrising/Website - https://theconsciousrising.com/Connect With Sean Lee-DaviesInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/seanleedavies/The Conscious FestivalInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/theconsciousfestival/Website - https://www.theconsciousfestival.com/Green Is the New BlackInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/greenisthenewblackcom/Website - https://greenisthenewblack.com/

What if what we’ve been calling “space rocks”… aren’t rocks at all?In this episode of The Conscious Rising, Sean Lee-Davies explores one of the strangest astronomical discoveries of our time - the interstellar object known as 3I/ATLAS.Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb has proposed that some of these mysterious visitors passing through our solar system could, in fact, be artificial - remnants or probes from advanced civilizations traveling incognito across the cosmos.From retrograde orbits to improbable planetary alignments, this episode dissects the data, the controversy, and the greater philosophical question it poses:If the universe is a vast, dark forest, what happens when we realize we might not be the only ones moving through the trees?Expect insights on:The discovery and mystery behind interstellar object 3I/ATLASThe science of retrograde motion and improbable planetary alignmentWhy Harvard astrophysicist Avi Loeb challenges mainstream thinkingThe Dark Forest Hypothesis - why advanced civilizations might choose to hideHow anomalies expand the boundaries of scientific inquiryWhat “open-minded skepticism” means for the future of discoveryThis episode isn’t about proving alien life - it’s about expanding the framework through which we explore the unknown.Because in a universe this vast, refusing to look closer might be the most unscientific act of all.Timestamps:00:00 – The mystery of 3I/ATLAS00:28 – What makes this interstellar object so strange01:10 – The Dark Forest Hypothesis02:00 – Retrograde orbit and perfect alignments03:12 – Could 3I/ATLAS be artificial?04:23 – Harvard’s Avi Loeb and the alien thought experiment05:45 – The scientific controversy06:22 – Why open-minded inquiry matters07:09 – Lessons for how we approach cosmic uncertaintyFollow Sean Lee-Davies:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seanleedaviesTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@seanleedaviesFollow The Conscious Rising:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_theconsciousrisingYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheConsciousRisingpodWebsite - https://theconsciousrising.com/Others:https://www.theconsciousfestival.com/https://greenisthenewblack.com/

Is this reality just a training ground for higher evolution?What if Earth is not just our home - but a dimensional gateway designed to challenge us, break us, and ultimately awaken us?On this week’s episode of The Conscious Rising, Sean Lee-Davies is joined by Kaya Wittenburg - author, futurist, and interdimensional explorer - for a mind-expanding conversation that dives deep into soul purpose, cosmic consciousness, and Earth’s secret role in the galactic awakening.Kaya shares his lived experiences across past lives, in-between realms, and altered states of awareness - offering an unfiltered perspective on why we choose suffering, how Earth is evolving into a multidimensional broadcast station, and what it truly means to awaken during the "New Earth" shift.He explains:Why the human experience is about mastering limitationWhat “The New Earth” really means - and why it's already happeningHow Earth is known in the multiverse as a training ground for evolutionThe purpose of darkness - and why forgetting is part of the planWhat happens in the space between lifetimes (life reviews, soul choices, and cosmic contracts)Why breaking through limitation creates the highest form of bliss════════════════════════════00:00 — Is Earth becoming a new dimension?00:04 — Why high-dimensional beings are drawn to Earth00:26 — The forcefield blocking humanity’s next leap00:42 — The planet is already vibrating at a higher frequency01:03 — The New Earth vs. the old paradigm01:30 — Earth won’t be destroyed—but civilization might01:56 — Earth as a conscious broadcaster in the cosmos02:17 — Why Earth is seen as a cosmic vacation spot02:40 — Humans as “masters of limitation”03:19 — The thrill of breaking through darkness03:25 — What the human experience is really about03:39 — Is samadhi the goal—or the illusion?04:05 — Forgetting to remember: the soul’s greatest game04:27 — What happens between lives: soul reviews & decisions════════════════════════════Connect With Kaya WittenburgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/kayawittenburg/Website – https://event.webinarjam.com/Follow The Conscious RisingInstagram –https://www.instagram.com/_theconsciousrising/https://www.instagram.com/theconsciousfestival/Website – https://www.theconsciousfestival.com/Connect With Sean Lee-DaviesInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/seanleedavies/

Join our next adventure: ⁠https://bit.ly/conscious-retreats⁠What if the key to your next evolution wasn’t outside of you but hidden in senses you’ve long forgotten?In this episode, Sean Lee-Davies sits down with entrepreneur, healer, and visionary Pavel Aeon to explore mystical perception, energy mastery, and the transformational power of surrender. From a chance encounter in a Brazilian psychic village to navigating ego, illness, and awakening, Pavel reveals how learning to listen to your inner senses can change the trajectory of your life.Pavel is the founder of Upper Aeon, a platform dedicated to consciousness exploration and human potential. With a background spanning entrepreneurship, energy work, and spiritual facilitation, his mission is to guide others in activating their dormant abilities and living from alignment.In this conversation, Pavel shares:The four mystical senses and how to cultivate them in everyday lifeWhy surrendering to fear is the doorway to deeper freedomWhat Brazil and ancient healing traditions taught him about energy and spiritHow inner hearing, feeling, knowing, and seeing shape realityWhy embodiment is the bridge between vision and actionHow to recognize the subtle whispers of guidance and act on themFollow The Conscious Rising:Instagram – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/_theconsciousrising/Website – ⁠https://www.theconsciousfestival.com/⁠Connect With Sean:Instagram – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/seanleedavies/⁠LinkedIn – ⁠https://hk.linkedin.com/in/seanleedavies88⁠Connect With Pavel Aeon:Instagram – ⁠https://www.instagram.com/pavel.aeon/⁠Website – ⁠https://www.upperaeon.com/⁠Facebook Page – ⁠https://www.facebook.com/noaaonofficial⁠Facebook – ⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573823780455⁠—Timestamps:00:00 Episode Trailer01:09 Pavel’s epiphany during dark retreat meditation04:16 Discovering a psychic village in Brazil07:41 The four mystical senses explained12:08 Learning to hear the inner voice beyond the “monkey mind”15:56 Inner feeling and empathic guidance20:23 Inner knowing and how intuition overrides thought24:44 Visionaries and the gift of inner seeing28:55 How to strengthen your mystical senses daily32:30 The role of surrender and following “butterflies”36:12 Plant medicine, energy, and the path of healing41:07 Bridging spiritual insight with grounded action45:33 Final reflections: why mystical senses matter now

Join our next adventure: https://bit.ly/conscious-retreatsWhy Self-Aware People Still Break Down in RelationshipsWhy do smart, self-aware people keep having the same argument with different partners?On this week’s episode of The Conscious Rising, I sit down with Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh - a clinical psychologist with over 15 years of experience at the intersection of high performance, mindfulness, and conscious relationships — to explore why old wounds resurface, how disconnection builds in silence, and what it really takes to rebuild intimacy with radical honesty.He explains:⬛ The difference between reactivity vs. responsibility (and how to shift in real time)⬛ Why micro-hurts left unspoken become major blocks in connection⬛ How to practice relational repair (and why it’s not about doing it alone)⬛ Why love is unconditional but relationships aren’t - and how agreements create safety⬛ How identity collapse can trigger growth if you stay honest⬛ When silence equals disconnection - and how to speak before it’s too late00:00 — Love vs. relationships: what’s the difference?00:20 — Who are you really? Identity vs true self01:01 — What causes disconnection in relationships01:24 — The structure of relationships: needs, agreements, and trust01:46 — What happens when those conditions break down02:24 — Why your feelings are your responsibility — but not always yours to fix alone02:54 — Relational hurt needs relational repair03:29 — The fear of being honest with your partner03:50 — Micro-moments that build resentment04:13 — What happens when connection disappears04:28 — Radical honesty and emotional courageFollow Dr. Aria Campbell-DaneshInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/dr._aria/Website – https://www.dr-aria.com/LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-aria-campbell-daneshThe Conscious Rising:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theconsciousfestival/Website – https://www.theconsciousfestival.com/Connect With Sean:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/seanleedavies/

Join Our Next Retreat: https://bit.ly/conscious-retreatsWhat if solving one of the world’s biggest crises didn’t require new tech - but a shift in consciousness?In this episode, Sean Lee-Davies sits down with Christine Manson, founder and CEO of Terra Water, to explore the intersection of innovation, impact, and spiritual responsibility. Christine’s journey weaves together clean water solutions, ancient wisdom, and a call to radically rethink how we approach global challenges - from within.Christine leads Terra Water Indonesia, a pioneering social enterprise delivering sustainable access to clean drinking water. But behind the mission is a deeper story - of feminine leadership, spiritual awakening, and the recognition that real change starts with inner transformation.In this conversation, Christine shares:Why solving the water crisis is as much spiritual as it is scientificThe hidden costs of charity models and why empowerment is the new paradigmHow sacred activism blends consciousness with practical systems changeWhat ancient indigenous wisdom teaches us about sustainabilityThe trauma of colonial legacy and healing through regenerative designWhy the feminine is central to future systems leadershipFollow The Conscious Rising:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/_theconsciousrising/Website - https://greenisthenewblack.com/Connect With Sean:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/seanleedavies/Connect With Christine Manson:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jibekjolie/Website - https://www.terrawaterindonesia.com/—Timestamps:00:00 Episode Trailer01:21 How Terra Water is changing lives in Indonesia04:46 Christine’s journey from development to sacred activism08:03 Why conventional charity models disempower communities11:12 Water, colonization, and systems trauma14:57 Integrating indigenous wisdom into modern design18:40 Conscious entrepreneurship vs. extractive economics22:28 Feminine leadership and circular systems thinking26:14 Rewiring development through regenerative approaches30:08 How clean water access can elevate collective consciousness33:52 Christine’s own awakening and inner work37:46 Restoring trust, agency, and sovereignty in communities41:25 Final thoughts: from impact to inner change

Elevate your consciousness at our next retreat: https://bit.ly/conscious-retreatsWhat if your next level of success required losing everything first?In this episode, Sean Lee-Davies speaks with entrepreneur, former model, and consciousness explorer Kaya Wittenburg, whose journey from the top of the fashion world to the depths of ego death offers a rare window into reinvention. From luxury real estate and fame to plant medicine, shamanic initiation, and energetic mastery, Kaya shares the unexpected path that led him from burnout to soul alignment.Kaya is a former international supermodel turned serial entrepreneur and bioenergetics facilitator. After navigating immense success in the modeling and business world, he experienced a total unraveling that launched him into a decade of spiritual awakening, energetic study, and healing work.In this conversation, Kaya shares:Why ego death is often the beginning of real freedomWhat he learned from losing millions, status, and identityThe role of plant medicine and energy clearing in emotional detoxHow to use frequency and intention to reshape your realityWhy embodiment, not information, unlocks true transformationWhat men need to face to step into conscious leadershipFollow The Conscious Rising:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theconsciousfestival/?hl=enWebsite – https://www.theconsciousfestival.com/Connect With Sean:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/seanleedavies/?hl=enConnect With Kaya Wittenburg:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/kayawittenburg/?hl=enWebsite – https://event.webinarjam.com/—Timestamps:00:00 Episode Trailer01:16 From modeling to building a multimillion-dollar business04:44 The collapse: losing everything and questioning identity08:35 Facing death of ego and redefining self-worth12:10 How plant medicine cracked open his spiritual path15:57 What energetic detox actually looks like19:48 Healing ancestral trauma and shame22:44 Why intellectual knowing isn't the same as embodied truth26:02 Using frequency and energy to reprogram your field30:16 Releasing control and entering the unknown33:47 The masculine wound and conscious masculinity37:10 Kaya’s take on purpose, pain, and post-traumatic growth41:36 Daily practices to access higher states of awareness45:02 Final thoughts: surrendering into your soul path

Watch the Full Episode:Join our next adventure: https://bit.ly/conscious-retreatsWhat if success wasn’t defined by the grind, but by how well you care for yourself and others? In this episode of The Conscious Rising, Sean Lee-Davies is joined by Celine Ivari, a voice of modern wellness and conscious entrepreneurship, for a candid conversation on leadership, healing, and self-worth.Celine Ivari is the co-founder and CEO of WholyMe, a wellness brand committed to redefining relief through rituals of care. A former geneticist with a master’s degree from UCL, she also co-founded the contemporary wellness platform Meshkati. Known for her deep honesty and grounded presence on Instagram (@celine_ivari), Celine shares how doing the inner work has shaped her outer impact.In this soulful episode, Celine unpacks:Why your worth can’t come from performance or praiseWhat it means to lead from a place of overflow—not depletionWhy founder culture often glorifies burnoutHow spiritual routines keep her grounded in business and lifeWhy service—not success—creates lasting fulfillmentFollow The Conscious Rising:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/_theconsciousrising/Website – theconsciousrising.comConnect With Sean Lee-Davies:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/seanleedavies/?hl=enWebsite – https://www.theconsciousfestival.com/Connect With Celine Ivari:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/celine_ivari/?hl=enInstagram (WholyMe) – https://www.instagram.com/wholyme_official/?hl=enWebsite – https://linktr.ee/Wholyme?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=cd4da2c7-f5d7-4220-8098-116249033631Timestamps:00:00 Leading From Care, Not Hustle00:22 Why You Need to Learn to Receive00:42 The Biggest Lesson: Stop Outsourcing Your Worth01:05 Three Foundational Tips for Conscious Founders01:33 Why You Shouldn’t Build for the Glamour02:02 Starting a Business From Soul, Not Strategy02:27 Service vs Lifestyle: What Fuels You?02:56 Self-Care as a Daily Non-Negotiable03:22 The Morning Routine That Anchors Her03:45 Gentle Workouts, Deep Impact

Join The Next Quantum Mastery Retreat: https://bit.ly/conscious-retreatsIs your relationship stuck on repeat?Why do smart, self-aware people keep having the same argument with different partners?On this week’s episode of The Conscious Rising, I sit down with Dr. Aria Campbell-Danesh — a clinical psychologist (15+ years) working at the intersection of high performance and relationships — to get practical about why patterns repeat and how to rebuild with honesty and presence.He explains:⬛ The difference between reactivity vs. responsibility (and how to switch in the moment)⬛ Why unresolved pain shows up as the same fight with a new partner⬛ How to repair (and when space is the kinder move)⬛ Love vs. the conditions of a relationship (agreements that actually hold)⬛ Clear frames on monogamy / polyamory without ideology — structure, safety, and trust⬛ How to rebuild after betrayal or identity collapse without bypassing the hard parts00:00 — Love vs. relationships: what’s the difference?01:01 — Meet Dr. Aria (who he is & what he does)02:18 — Why he left medicine for psychology17:18 — How to meet the right partner (and be one)19:09 — Are you looking for someone to “complete” you?20:14 — Who are you beyond your identity?24:20 — What agreements make relationships work?25:25 — Why some hurts require relational repair26:23 — Do small hurts become big problems? (micro-ruptures → resentment)27:11 — Marriage: failing or evolving?29:21 — Monogamy or polyamory: what actually works?31:36 — Power, money & safety: what really destabilises us?47:38 — Tools that help: CBT, Stoicism & mindfulness49:03 — Presence over multitasking (the 46.9% problem)01:01:28 — How to repair: make the problem the “third thing”01:02:29 — Being seen & valued: why attention matters01:03:27 — Daily practice: look up01:03:50 — What healing really meansFollow Dr. Aria: https://www.dr-aria.com/ https://www.instagram.com/dr._aria/?hl=enThe Conscious Rising:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theconsciousfestival/?hl=enWebsite – https://www.theconsciousfestival.com/Connect With Sean:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/seanleedavies/?hl=en#TheConsciousRising #Relationships #Psychology #Healing #Communication #InnerWork #Leadership

Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/erc2ZFVYgyA?si=kdNknes6LrONZR-VJoin our next adventure: https://bit.ly/conscious-retreatsAre we living at the end of an age—or on the edge of a collective awakening? In this episode of The Conscious Rising, Sean Lee-Davies sits down with Buddhist psychotherapist and spiritual teacher Dr. Miles Neale for a deeply philosophical exploration of apocalyptic cycles, ancient wisdom traditions, and the spiritual rebirth hidden in collapse.Dr. Miles Neale is the founder of the Contemplative Studies Program, a faculty member at Tibet House US, and author of Gradual Awakening. His work blends Indo-Tibetan Buddhism, depth psychology, and mythology to help modern seekers navigate the chaos of modern life through grounded spiritual tools.In this wide-ranging conversation, Miles shares:Why we’re living through the end of a 12,000-year descent into spiritual darknessHow ancient cultures used the stars to predict cycles of collapse and rebirthWhat the “apocalypse” really means—and why it’s not the endHow materialism severed us from soul, ritual, and interconnectionWhy remembering the sacred is the first step toward healing the planetFollow The Conscious Rising:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/theconsciousfestival/?hl=enWebsite – https://www.theconsciousfestival.com/Connect With Sean Lee-Davies:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/seanleedavies/?hl=enWebsite – https://www.theconsciousfestival.com/Connect With Miles Neale:Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/milesneale/Website – https://linktr.ee/milesnealeTimestamps:00:00 The End of a 12,000-Year Descent00:23 Are We Facing a Literal or Metaphorical Apocalypse?00:51 Ancient Time Cycles and the Precession of the Equinoxes01:18 What It Means to Descend Into the Underworld01:48 Science, Consciousness, and the Loss of Soul02:21 Crossing Into a New Cycle of Ascent02:52 Catastrophe or Catalyst for Awakening?03:36 Wisdom Traditions and the Sky-Gazer Cultures04:05 “As Above, So Below”: What the Stars Teach Us About Ourselves04:26 Global Prophecies and Archetypal Patterns05:09 The Real Meaning of Apocalypse: Revelation, Not Destruction06:03 From the Death of God to the Rise of Materialism06:36 How Disconnection Breeds Ecological Collapse07:03 What Bali Still Knows That the West Forgot07:44 The Crisis of Soul Loss and Spiritual Starvation08:07 Apocalypse as Turning Point and Awakening08:32 Crisis and Opportunity as Two Sides of the Same Coin08:55 Facing Collapse, Technology, and Existential Pressure09:17 Death as a Spiritual Motivator