Awaken with Oliver Podcast

In this episode, we explore intuition, divine timing, and the courage required to act before fear takes over.

Through an honest and embodied conversation, we unpack why so many people feel stuck waiting for the “right moment,” how intuitive nudges are often ignored in favour of safety and performance, and why alignment only becomes real through action. We explore presence as the gateway to intuition, and how bliss, liberation, and confidence emerge not from waiting, but from moving when something inside says now.

The conversation moves into deeper territory around conscious leadership, tantra, authenticity, and creating your reality through lived integrity rather than concepts. We explore how fear disguises itself as patience, why overthinking blocks momentum, and how courage is built by acting before certainty arrives.

This episode is for anyone interested in intuition, spiritual leadership, authenticity, presence, conscious creation, and living in alignment — especially if you’re done playing small and ready to step into what you already know you’re here to do.

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Episode Chapters

00:00 – Wanting to be yourself
01:35 – Society’s false self vs the true self
03:00 – Doing the inner work early
04:10 – What conscious leadership really means
06:00 – Dropping performance and identity layers
07:40 – Sex, relationships, and authenticity
10:00 – Waiting vs acting: the real cost
12:10 – Divine timing and quantum shifts
14:45 – Purpose, visibility, and discomfort
17:00 – Presence as the home of intuition
19:30 – Building courage through action
21:20 – Acting on intuition without overthinking
23:30 – Alignment and trust
25:00 – From anxiety to authentic living
27:00 – Bliss through inner return
30:00 – Final reflections on purpose and vision

Guest Bio

Japa is a sound healer, spiritual guide, and former touring musician whose journey spans performance, devotion, and service. Beginning in the performing arts and later studying jazz vocals and songwriting, their path eventually led into Bhakti Yoga and years of dedicated spiritual practice. Today, they support others through sound, energy work, and spiritual care, using sacred frequencies and yogic wisdom to guide people from burnout into presence, joy, and authentic living.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/japateaching/

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Raw, unedited conversations exploring healing, self-awareness, trauma, and personal growth.

Hosted by Oliver, who overcame Tourette’s, ADHD, and OCD through lifestyle changes and nervous system regulation, this podcast focuses on real, practical healing — not theory.

Each episode covers topics like emotional triggers, inner child healing, mindfulness, identity, and building resilience through honest, lived experience.

For anyone seeking clarity, emotional freedom, and deeper self-understanding.

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Description:
In this mind-expanding episode, we explore the profound impact of psychedelics, the balance of life’s struggles, and how fear shapes human behavior. Rick shares his experiences with psychedelics, the importance of inner work, and why embracing discomfort leads to true growth.

Topics Covered:

Were psychedelics responsible for human evolution? 
The role of fear in shaping our reality 
The government’s fear of psychedelics & mass awakening 
How ancient traditions understood consciousness better than modern society 
The fine line between self-care & obsession with health 

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Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction and Psychedelic Evolution
2:20 - Podcast Appreciation and Listener Gratitude
3:49 - Personal Psychedelic Experience with LSD
5:00 - Methods of Inner Exploration
7:06 - Integration and Transformation
8:36 - Societal Control and Psychedelic Suppression
10:00 - Cultural Shifts and Power Structures
12:10 - Ketamine, Drug Regulation, and Societal Fear
14:47 - Balanced Approach to Risk and Collaboration
19:29 - Aging, Pain, and Life's Wisdom
23:30 - Health Practices and Natural Living
27:19 - Obsession vs. Present Moment Awareness


Guest Bio:
Dr. Rick Diamond is a teacher, author, consultant, and retreat master. As a Story
Healer, Rick facilitates Story Work, helping people live the life they long for.
A former college English teacher and pastor, Rick has spoken at hundreds of
international conferences, retreats, workshops. Rick draws on archetype, myth,
narrative, art, and many religious traditions, to evoke a spirituality for a new world.
Rick is the author of Wrestling With God (2004), and numerous articles. He is on
the faculty of several universities.
He lives in Austin, Texas. He is a participant in men’s work, plant medicine, breath work and meditation.

Instagram: @drrickdiamond
YouTube: @drrickdiamond https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZUf4jRnBeN7LR6CfS0hd-g
Facebook: Rick Diamond's Story Work
website: www.drrickdiamond.com


#Psychedelics #PersonalGrowth #Spirituality #MentalHealth #Consciousness #LSD #Healing #Mindfulness #LifeWisdom #SelfDiscovery #AlternativeMedicine #Wellness #MindBodySpirit #Transformation

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Raw, unedited conversations exploring healing, self-awareness, trauma, and personal growth.

Hosted by Oliver, who overcame Tourette’s, ADHD, and OCD through lifestyle changes and nervous system regulation, this podcast focuses on real, practical healing — not theory.

Each episode covers topics like emotional triggers, inner child healing, mindfulness, identity, and building resilience through honest, lived experience.

For anyone seeking clarity, emotional freedom, and deeper self-understanding.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/yeskingoliver
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeskingoliver
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In this episode of Awake with Oliver, Oliver and Chanel take a deep dive into life’s purpose, personal motivation, and the power of environment in shaping our growth and success.

The conversation begins with gratitude for the listeners before exploring the fundamental question: What is the purpose of life? Oliver challenges listeners to reflect on what truly drives them, uncovering the deeper forces behind ambition, passion, and fulfillment.

The episode also explores the importance of role models and the impact of childbirth and financial planning on personal and generational growth. Oliver discusses how our perception of life shapes our experiences and why choosing the right environment is crucial for achieving success and inner peace.

By the end of this episode, listeners will gain valuable insights on how to align with their true purpose, stay motivated, and build a supportive environment that fosters long-term success and well-being.

Topics Discussed

• What is the purpose of life?
• What truly drives you – uncovering deeper forces behind ambition
• The importance of role models in personal growth
• Childbirth and financial planning for generational growth
• How your perception of life shapes your experiences
• Why choosing the right environment is crucial for success and inner peace
• Staying motivated and aligned with your true purpose

Episode Highlights

[00:00] – Intro
[03:05] – Thanks to subscribers
[03:55] – Purpose of life
[06:29] – What drives you
[14:50] – Role modeling
[17:00] – Childbirth & financing
[24:45] – How you see life
[31:50] – Right environment

Guest Bio

Chanel is an ICF accredited Business Mindset Coach with over 15 years of experience in education and training. Specializing in personal and professional growth, she has empowered clients and learners through intermediate and advanced-level apprenticeships. As a qualified Internal Verifier since 2009, she has built a reputation for her methodical, solution-focused, and empathetic coaching style. Passionate about fostering growth, Chanel creates transformative learning experiences through structured yet flexible coaching — whether in one-on-one or group settings, remotely or in person. Committed to continuous development, she strives to inspire and support clients in achieving their aspirations and unlocking exponential growth in every area of life.

Book your complementary discovery call at coachingformindset.com

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Raw, unedited conversations exploring healing, self-awareness, trauma, and personal growth.

Hosted by Oliver, who overcame Tourette’s, ADHD, and OCD through lifestyle changes and nervous system regulation, this podcast focuses on real, practical healing — not theory.

Each episode covers topics like emotional triggers, inner child healing, mindfulness, identity, and building resilience through honest, lived experience.

For anyone seeking clarity, emotional freedom, and deeper self-understanding.

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In this powerful episode, Sabrina Vedete Elmaliah joins the conversation for a raw and inspiring exploration of inner-child healing, self-worth, emotional boundaries, and attracting relationships that truly match your identity.

We explore how childhood experiences shape who we become, the hidden danger of people-pleasing, why so many people abandon their own needs, and what it actually means to reclaim your power and live from alignment rather than fear.

If you’ve ever struggled with self-love, repeating relationship patterns, weak boundaries, or feeling disconnected from your purpose — this episode will speak directly to you.

✨ What you’ll learn:

• Why inner-child healing unlocks confidence
• How to stop abandoning yourself
• How to recognise unhealthy patterns and trauma cycles
• Building emotional awareness and self-trust
• How aligned relationships form naturally
• Practical steps to raise self-worth and shift identity

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🕒 TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Introduction & setting the tone
02:25 – Why inner-child wounds follow us into adulthood
05:10 – How childhood conditioning shapes identity
08:42 – Abandoning yourself vs showing up for yourself
12:30 – The danger of people-pleasing & losing your voice
15:48 – Building emotional awareness & self-trust
19:05 – Understanding trauma cycles in relationships
22:44 – Choosing partners from alignment, not fear
26:10 – Self-worth and attracting healthier connections
29:52 – Breaking patterns and rewriting your story
33:05 – Living authentically & trusting intuition
36:20 – Final message from Sabrina
38:10 – Outro

👤 Guest Bio

Sabrina Vedete Elmaliah is a mother, womb healer, ritual artist, and founder of Sacred Lotus Yoni. She guides women to heal from the root and reclaim their sensual radiance so they can rise into their sacred purpose.

Her work bridges mysticism and medicine through somatic ritual, embodiment, plant medicine, and menstrual health practices. Sabrina supports women in regulating their nervous systems, healing old wounds, restoring womb balance, and standing confidently in their purpose as leaders, lovers, and creators of sacred ceremony.

She serves her community through her signature training The Jeweled Womb, private 1:1 ceremonial mentorships, and workshops and retreats around the world.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacredlotus.yonirituals
Email: aloha@sacredlotusyonisteam

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Raw, unedited conversations exploring healing, self-awareness, trauma, and personal growth.

Hosted by Oliver, who overcame Tourette’s, ADHD, and OCD through lifestyle changes and nervous system regulation, this podcast focuses on real, practical healing — not theory.

Each episode covers topics like emotional triggers, inner child healing, mindfulness, identity, and building resilience through honest, lived experience.

For anyone seeking clarity, emotional freedom, and deeper self-understanding.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/yeskingoliver
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In this powerful conversation, we dive deep into the realms of quantum frequency, consciousness, and spiritual awakening. Discover how to release distortion patterns, raise your vibration, and shift timelines to create a life of peace and presence. Learn why thoughts aren't the enemy—but how to use them as tools while anchoring in the heart space. Whether you're new to spirituality or deep on the path, this episode offers profound insights into embodying your highest self.

Karen Cheong, a transformational speaker and catalyst for a rise in consciousness, explains how your frequency resonance determines everything in your life—how you feel, your abundance, your connections, and even whether you awaken in this lifetime. She shares practical ways to release ancestral and past-life distortions, the power of conscious communities, and a 9-hour meditation that changed everything.

Topics Discussed

• Working at the quantum frequency level
• How to stop overthinking and live in the "now"
• The power of conscious communities and raising collective vibration
• Shifting timelines by changing your resonance
• Releasing ancestral and past-life distortions
• Why the heart—not the mind—is the gateway to the infinite
• How thoughts aren't the enemy – they're tools
• A 9-hour meditation that changed everything
• Releasing "the dead" from your energy field (real client story)

Episode Highlights

[00:00] – Introduction: Living at the Quantum Level
[04:30] – The power of conscious community (festival vibes 24/7)
[09:00] – Why thoughts aren’t the problem – it’s how you use them
[16:00] – Lineage & ancestral distortions – breaking free
[22:00] – How to shift timelines by raising your vibration
[30:00] – A 9-hour meditation that changed everything
[36:00] – Releasing "the dead" from your energy field (real client story)
[42:30] – Final message: remember who you truly are

Guest Bio

Karen Cheong is a writer, transformational speaker, catalyst for a rise in consciousness, and unwavering champion for humanity. She works with you at the quantum level so you can rise in frequency resonance. Why? Because how high your frequency resonance is determines how you feel. How awesome your life feels. Your level of abundance. The depth of your connection with others. How strongly you’re aware of your innate connection to Source. How much confidence you have, even when you’re scared. Whether (or not) you awaken in this lifetime—it IS possible!

EVERYTHING in your life is a reflection of your frequency resonance. When you rise in resonance, you begin a ripple effect for others. So others can feel beloved too. So we remember that we’re infinite, indestructible.

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Raw, unedited conversations exploring healing, self-awareness, trauma, and personal growth.

Hosted by Oliver, who overcame Tourette’s, ADHD, and OCD through lifestyle changes and nervous system regulation, this podcast focuses on real, practical healing — not theory.

Each episode covers topics like emotional triggers, inner child healing, mindfulness, identity, and building resilience through honest, lived experience.

For anyone seeking clarity, emotional freedom, and deeper self-understanding.

Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/yeskingoliver
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yeskingoliver
Download my FREE PDF — Take Control: http://www.talkwitholiver.com

Community for healers, lightworkers & conscious travellers:
Connect, exchange services, plan journeys, list retreats, discover festivals, and share your work:

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