Gateways to Awakening

In this episode of Gateways to Awakening, visual artist and filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg. Louie is an award-winning director, cinematographer, and pioneer of time-lapse photography whose career spans over five decades. His films — Fantastic Fungi, Gratitude Revealed, Wings of Life, and Mysteries of the Unseen World — are cinematic meditations that reveal the sacred intelligence of nature and the transformative power of beauty.You can listen to the entire conversation here: In this conversation, we explore:How time-lapse photography became a meditative and spiritual practice for LouieThe surprising revelations behind the making of Fantastic FungiWhy awe is essential to healing and how visual storytelling can awaken global consciousnessHis newest project on beauty and consciousness, and what it reveals about human flourishingHow he balances artistic intuition with scientific precisionWhat he’s learned from millions of viewers whose lives have been touched by his workLouie’s TED Talks have garnered over 60 million views, and his Moving Art series has been hailed as a healing modality — used everywhere from classrooms to hospice care. Whether he’s building immersive experiences for The Sphere in Las Vegas or the Vatican in Rome, Louie’s work invites us to slow down, look closer, and remember our place in the great tapestry of life If you’ve ever felt awe in nature or longed to feel more connected to the Earth, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.If this conversation speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you — tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram and Facebook to share your reflections. Your reviews on Apple Podcasts mean the world and help others find the show.To stay connected, you can follow my writing on Substack at substack.com/@therealyasmeent, join me on IG @TheRealYasmeenT, or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com-Yasmeen 

In this episode of Gateways to Awakening, I speak with Dr. Haridass Khalsa, a powerful teacher, Kundalini Yoga lead trainer, author, and founder of the Infinite Goddess School of Human Advancement. Born in Vietnam and raised in California, Haridass brings a unique and deeply embodied perspective to personal transformation, merging ancient yogic wisdom with modern disciplines in health, energy mastery, and conscious living.We explore what it means to live in energy sovereignty, how to reprogram the subconscious mind through breath, mantra, and movement, and how the path of Kundalini Yoga can serve as a vehicle for remembering who you truly are. We also dive into identity, cultural integration, and the sacred role of the Divine Feminine in this era of global awakening.This conversation touches on:The origins and essence of Kundalini YogaHealing as a process of remembrance instead of fixingReclaiming power through alignment, intention, and intuitionNavigating spiritual awakening and the “dark night of the soul”How to cultivate inner trust and energetic resilience in challenging timesWhy breathwork, archetypes, and embodiment are essential tools for lasting transformationWhether you're just beginning your spiritual journey or are seeking new ways to deepen your practice, this conversation will offer wisdom, clarity, and practical tools to awaken your inner knowing and live from your highest frequency.You can learn more about Dr. Haridass here: https://www.infinitegoddess.com/If this conversation speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you — tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram and Facebook to share your reflections. Your reviews on Apple Podcasts mean the world and help others find the show.To stay connected, you can follow my writing on Substack at substack.com/@therealyasmeent, join me on IG @TheRealYasmeenT, or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com.

In this extraordinary conversation, I speak with the legendary Barbara Hand Clow, author, astrologer, and ceremonial teacher, about the profound shifts taking place on our planet and within human consciousness. We explore the nine dimensions of reality, how to navigate the emotional intensity of the fourth dimension, and why the heart is the portal to higher realms.Barbara shares insights from her seminal works, including The Pleiadian Agenda and The Alchemy of Nine Dimensions, and we go deep into ancient underground structures, the significance of the second dimension opening, and the cosmic role of the Pleiadians over the last 100,000 years.We also touch on:Kundalini rising and midlife awakening as planetary phenomenaThe connection between solar flares, tectonic activity, and consciousnessHow to access your galactic lineage and activate your cosmic DNAWhat the Mayan calendar was really pointing to and why 2025 marks a pivotal shift in divine timingBarbara offers a powerful reminder: “Each one of us has as much influence in the holographic field as the most powerful person on the planet.” This episode is an invitation to step into your sovereignty, open your heart, and participate in the awakening of planetary compassion.If this conversation speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you — tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram and Facebook to share your reflections. Your reviews on Apple Podcasts mean the world and help others find the show.To stay connected, you can follow my writing on Substack at substack.com/@therealyasmeent, join me on IG https://www.instagram.com/therealyasmeent/, or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com.

In this electric and deeply transformational episode of Gateways to Awakening, I speak with Dr. Dain Heer, a leading voice in consciousness, energy healing, and embodied transformation. With over 30 years of experience, Dain developed the Energetic Synthesis of Being—a body of work that helps people reconnect with their innate wisdom and release the heavy patterns and judgments keeping them stuck.We explore the radical idea that choice creates awareness, how to trust your energetic knowing, and why lightness, not logic—is the compass for aligned living. From the power of intuitive decision-making to the importance of sensuality, receiving, and joy, Dain walks us through how to dismantle internalized limitations and access the miraculous.We discuss the following and so much more:How to feel and trust the body’s “light vs. heavy” signalsWhy receiving is a superpower most of us unconsciously blockWhat keeps us from joy—and how to reclaim itThe truth about pleasure, touch, and orgasmic livingHow to clear stuck energy using the Access Consciousness clearing statementWhy being YOU is the ultimate act of transformationMore about Dr. Dain Heer: He is the author of Being You, Changing the World, which sparked a global movement and inspired the creation of International Being You Day, celebrated on June 22nd each year. He teaches worldwide, offering workshops, meditations, and healing tools that have touched thousands.→ Visit: www.drdainheer.com → Connect: @dainheer on Instagram, YouTube, and FacebookIf this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways! And as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts.If you’d like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TheRealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter and 5-week program at InnerKnowingSchool.com

In today’s episode of Gateways to Awakening, I speak with my friend Jay Vidyarthi, a pioneering designer, entrepreneur, and meditation practitioner, whose life’s work explores one of the most urgent questions of our time: Can technology actually help us wake up? Jay is the founder of Still Ape, and has contributed to over fifty technologies that support mental well-being and human flourishing, including Muse, Sonic Cradle, and the Healthy Minds Program. With his work featured by Harvard, TED, CNN, and Fast Company, Jay is a leading voice at the intersection of mindfulness and digital innovation.You can listen to the entire conversation here: In this conversation, we explore:What it means to design technology mindfullyThe tension between presence and productivity in a hyper-connected worldHow to create human-centered tech that nourishes rather than depletesWhat’s missing in today’s mindfulness apps and toolsThe deeper ethical, spiritual, and design challenges behind building conscious technologiesIf this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways!  And as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts. If you’d like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TheRealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.comJay also shares how he integrates mindfulness into his personal relationship with technology, what he’s learned about attention, behavior, and human connection, and what gives him hope for the future. Learn more about Jay at jayvidyarthi.com

Dear Friends, Today’s episode is with the extraordinary Riane Eisler, JD, PhD —a cultural historian, systems scientist, and futurist internationally recognized for her groundbreaking work on societal models, human evolution, and cultural transformation.Dr. Eisler is the author of numerous influential books, including the international bestseller The Chalice and the Blade, now in its 57th U.S. printing and translated into 27 languages, The Real Wealth of Nations, and Nurturing Our Humanity, co-authored with Douglas P. Fry.In today’s conversation, we explore:How the partnership and domination models of society shape everything from governance to our personal relationshipsThe role of feminine power and sacred symbols in addressing today’s global challengesWhy care work—often invisible in traditional economics—is vital for building thriving, resilient societiesPractical steps for embodying the partnership model both personally and globallyHow ancient goddess cultures hold wisdom for the future we are all trying to createWe also discuss the challenges Riane has faced in bringing these transformative ideas into mainstream awareness — and what gives her the deepest hope for humanity's future.If you've ever wondered how cultural evolution happens, what a truly caring economy might look like, or how spiritual consciousness intertwines with societal transformation, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Tune in to Gateways to Awakening for this profound conversation on awakening partnership, reclaiming inner wisdom, and imagining a future built on compassion and care.If this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways!  And as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts. If you’d like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TheRealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com. Best, -Yasmeen 

Today’s show is with Yogeshwara Pradeep - a globally revered spiritual scientist, healer, martial artist, athlete, musicologist, author, and mentor. His transmissions, guidance, and presence have empowered aspirants to celebrate blissful living. He relays the potent gamma waves to heal remotely. His guidance on the elevated yogic paths of Kriya, Lesha Vidya, Nada, Laya, Surya, and Shambhavapaya has inspired over 10,000 aspirants across the world. His centre,’ Heaven on Earth  ’ in India, welcomes you to explore, experience, and elevate through absorbing the purest gifts of pristine nature and ‘Galactic Cosmic Rays’. We explore topics like:What makes Himalayan Kriya Yoga so transformativeHow gamma wave frequencies and cosmic rays can support healingThe importance of calibrating the body to align with higher consciousnessHis teachings on “Calibrate, Celebrate, Realize, and Liberate”And how to access a child-like state of causeless joyYogishwara Pradeep shares his journey, his philosophies, and the practices that anchor him—and offers insights for anyone seeking clarity, vitality, and spiritual elevation in today’s world. You can learn more about him here. If you’ve been curious about Himalayan Kriya Yoga, energy healing, or unlocking new states of awareness, this episode is for you.If this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways! And as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts.If you’d like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TheRealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com

In this raw and revelatory episode, Yasmeen Turayhi sits down with author, teacher, and reality creation provocateur and friend, Renée Garcia, founder of the International Transurfing Institute and creator of Shadow School. Renée dives deep into the hidden forces that shape our lives—especially the parts of ourselves we often ignore: the shadow.We explore what it really means to “create your own reality,” the illusion of free will, and how most people are trapped in pre-programmed scripts—believing they’re making choices while unconsciously repeating cycles.Renée shares her personal journey through success, collapse, awakening, and radical reinvention. She unpacks why shadow work is the most powerful—and most avoided—tool for self-mastery and manifestation, and how confronting your darkness can lead to true sovereignty.We talk about the following: Why your attention is your most valuable resourceThe shadow self as the real puppet master of your realityFree will: myth or muscle you can strengthen?How fake positivity and spiritual bypassing block transformationWhat it really takes to live an unprogrammed, authentic life This episode is a wake-up call to reclaim your power, rewrite your script, and meet the parts of yourself that hold the keys to your freedom.📍 Learn more about Renée at Transurfing TV or follow her on Instagram @reality_transurfing.If this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways! And as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts.If you’d like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TheRealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com

In this episode of Gateways to Awakening, I sit down with Bruce Cryer—a pioneer in the field of heart-based living, former CEO of the HeartMath Institute, and a lifelong advocate for blending creativity, wellness, and leadership. Bruce shares insights on how gratitude and compassion can actually rewire our biology, how leaders can build emotionally intelligent teams, and how heart-centered practices helped him overcome profound personal health challenges.In this episode, you’ll learn:What heart-brain coherence is—and why it matters more than everThe science behind emotions like gratitude and compassionHow simple HeartMath techniques can shift your energy in minutesWhy creativity and mindfulness are vital for modern leadershipHow to stop reacting and start responding from a place of inner powerIf this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways! And as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts.If you’d like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TheRealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.com

In this episode of Gateways to Awakening, Yasmeen speaks with renowned strategist, futurist, and author John Hagel III, whose 40+ year career spans management consulting, entrepreneurship, and transformative thought leadership at the intersection of business and human potential.John retired as a partner at Deloitte, where he founded the Silicon Valley-based Center for the Edge, and now leads Beyond Our Edge, LLC—a company helping individuals and organizations navigate change and unlock greater impact. His most recent book, The Journey Beyond Fear, explores the psychology of transformation and how to shift from threat-based to opportunity-based narratives.In this conversation, we explore:✅ How to navigate fear in a time of accelerating change✅ The difference between threat-based and opportunity-based narratives✅ What it really means to cultivate passion in the workplace✅ The power of "small, smart moves" to create massive impact✅ The concept of “productive friction” and how to turn tension into innovation✅ How leaders can shape powerful narratives that inspire alignment and actionIf you're a leader, innovator, or simply someone looking to move from fear into purpose, this episode offers a rare opportunity to learn from one of the great strategic minds of our time.Resources Mentioned:John’s latest book: The Journey Beyond FearLearn more at johnhagel.comHis company: Beyond Our Edge, LLCIf this conversation resonates with you, tag us @Gateways_To_Awakening on Instagram & Facebook and share your takeaways! And as always, we appreciate your reviews on Apple Podcasts.If you’d like to follow me on Substack, you can join my newsletter: https://substack.com/@therealyasmeent, IG @TheRealYasmeenT or sign up for my newsletter at InnerKnowingSchool.comGateways to Awakening features one-on-one conversations with the world’s leading voices in wellness, consciousness, and personal evolution. Subscribe and stay tuned.