Radiant Awakening

Welcome to the Radiant Awakening. Become enlightened by the truth of your true identity, worth, and value, and find your authentic purpose. Feeling overwhelmed, ungrounded, or spiritually stuck? Join Chaplain and Clinical Therapist Sierra Larson for soul-nourishing conversations. We explore practical tools and sacred insights to support your healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Tune in and take a step closer to the peace you’ve been seeking.

Radiant Awakening is a religion podcast hosted by Sierra Larson, with 61 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Sierra Larson hosts Radiant Awakening, a religion show with 61 episodes published.

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  The Invisible Battle: Chronic Illness | Lindsay Weber

  Oct 2, 202647 min

  Chronic illness can change your life, your identity, and the way you see yourself—but it does not change your worth. In this episode of Radiant Awakening, Sierra talks with licensed clinical social worker Lindsey Weber about the emotional side of chronic illness, including grief, invisible illness, asking for help, spoon theory, productivity, purpose, and self-worth. They also discuss why high-achieving women with chronic illness are often misunderstood and why living a meaningful life may require redefining what success looks like. Find Lindsey: Website: lindsayweberlcsw.com Instagram: @the.chronic.therapist 00:00 Chronic illness affects more than your body 03:30 Why a diagnosis can bring grief 06:00 When chronic illness changes your identity 09:00 Why grief with chronic illness isn't linear 14:00 “I don't want to be a burden” 18:00 You don't look sick—but you are 22:00 Spoon theory explained 27:00 The guilt of not keeping up 33:00 Purpose is not productivity 41:00 Your worth hasn't changed

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  The World Needs More Authentic People

  Aug 8, 202642 min

  What if your identity has nothing to do with your job, your past, your appearance, or what other people think of you?In this episode of Radiant Awakening, Sierra Larson talks with Hannah Rosela about finding your identity in Jesus, letting go of rejection and abandonment, discovering your purpose, and learning to show up authentically—even when life is messy.Hannah shares her incredible story of growing up between cultures, finding freedom from the identities she had picked up along the way, and learning to boldly walk in what God has called her to do.You don't have to have it all figured out to make an impact. You just have to be willing to show up.00:00 – From Haiti to Africa: Hannah’s Unforgettable Story03:25 – The One Thing That Never Changed07:05 – Growing Up as a Third-Culture Kid11:15 – “Am I Still Worthy?”: Hannah’s Identity Crisis15:30 – Your Identity Is Bigger Than Your Skin Color20:05 – Who Are You Without Your Job or Status?24:10 – Learning to Stop Rejecting Yourself28:15 – When You Outgrow People in Your Life32:40 – God’s Vision Doesn’t Mean It Happens Overnight38:05 – You Have to Become Before You Can Receive43:20 – You Don’t Have to Be Fully Healed to Make an Impact48:30 – Stop Hiding: Show Up as Your Authentic Self

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  Why You Don't Feel Like Yourself Anymore | Patrick Marando

  Jul 17, 202630 min

  What if the person you're hiding from... is yourself?Psychologist and spiritual teacher Patrick Marando joins Radiant Awakening to explore why so many people lose touch with who they really are—and how to reconnect with their authentic self.We dive into self-love, childhood conditioning, trauma, boundaries, purpose, emotions, and what it truly means to live your truth.If you've ever struggled with people-pleasing, self-doubt, anxiety, or feeling like you've lost yourself, this conversation is for you.Topics include:• Authenticity & identity• Self-love and acceptance• Trauma & emotional healing• Healthy boundaries• Finding purpose• Living with peacePatrick's Book: *Waking Up To Yourself* (available on Amazon)01:15 – Patrick's Journey Into Psychology & Spiritual Growth05:10 – What It Means to "Wake Up"09:18 – Finding Your Authentic Self16:04 – Trauma, Emotions & Healing23:12 – Why Most People Feel Disconnected30:47 – How to Discover Your Purpose37:25 – Setting Boundaries Without Guilt45:40 – "If People Knew the Real Me..."53:55 – Self-Love vs Self-Criticism1:01:40 – Can You Change Without Hating Yourself?1:06:45 – Patrick's Final Advice

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  He Saw Jesus After a Suicide Attempt

  May 29, 202648 minS0

  <p>He was ready to end his life… then he saw Jesus.Jeff and Bryre Craigen share their shocking journey from chronic illness, New Age spirituality, stripping, burnout, shame, and searching for love… to radical healing and finding their identity in Christ.🙌 Check them out on their instagrams: @bryreroots and @thejeffcraigenIn this episode:• Supernatural healing testimony• Leaving New Age practices• Freedom from shame• Identity in Christ• Healing from burnout & anxiety• Relationships, purpose & faith• How Jesus changed their livesWATCH UNTIL THE END for one of the most powerful conversations on healing, purpose, and God’s grace.01:52 – The Night Jeff Almost Took His Own Life05:01 – Seein...

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  Abundance and Identity | Thuy Nguyen Part 2

  May 8, 202622 minS0

  <p>Big thanks to our guest Thuy Nguyen who is back with part 2!We talk about feeling unhappy at work, recognizing that a fast-paced environment may not match our true pace, and how clarity can build confidence, purpose, and better health. We explore the pressure many second-generation Americans feel in collectivistic cultures—expectations to become high-status professionals, financially support and “retire” parents, and align identity with family needs—plus how those pressures can fuel low self-esteem, depression, and withdrawal. We discuss finding support through community (including Subtle Asian Mental Health), preserving cultural identity while creating healthier boundaries for our children, and shif...

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