Avenues of Awakening
Avenues of Awakening explores the direction and meaning of spiritual awakening in the 21st Century. Covering topics such as enlightenment, healing, inner work, metaphysics, personal purpose, and spiritual community, Avenues opens these areas to wider conversation and discovery. A hosted show with guests, on a monthly release format.
Episodes
Sometimes we are asked to let go of things in a profound or even permanent way. By looking at their deeper meanings, we may find greater ability to process and carry forward in a new direction of growth and renewal.
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In this second bonus episode for S2E4 Genetics, Thomas shares the story of his genetics-based health discovery while working with Christian Bonanno. This includes the recognition, testing, analysis, treatment, and results, as well as wrap-up takeaways from our recent genetics theme.
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https://www.avenuesofawakening.com/p/s2e4-genetics
If you’re interested to contact Christian, email to info@avenuesofawakenin...
In this first bonus episode for S2E4 Genetics, Christian shares more technical details of his genetic biochemistry, along with the ailments, discovery process, and several of the false starts he had to contend with. Be sure to check out the main episode on Genetics and Epigenetics for more context.
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https://www.avenuesofawakening.com/p/s2e4-genetics
If you’re interested to contact Christian, email at info@av...
Today we look at how genetic variations can impact our state of mind. Tracking over a decade of self-study and deep research, our guest Christian Bonanno shares how our mood and health can be rebalanced with the right nutritional adjustments, based on available genetic analysis and gradual self-testing. This counternarrative to conventional psychological attribution is another inroad to health, well-being, and self-understanding.
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In the age of agitation, how can we orient? Let's deep dive into the collective mood, soothe our central nervous systems, and find ways to stay centered as we work to embody a better future.
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A quick 2026 Q1 update about AoA season structure [Season 1 is freeform, Season 2 is Medicine Journey], and news about the website.
Dreamwork is a powerful modality for exploration, healing, and integration. Our guest today is Carrie Fields, who guides us into the nature of dreams, shares methods of dreamwork, and opens the imaginal realm for once-and-future dream workers. Thomas also shares a recent dream, which proves more insightful than expected with Carrie’s help.
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Carrie Fields offers services that integrate intuitive healing, transpersonal psychology, a...
The brief origin story of Western medicine, featuring Egypt, Greece, and Rome, through alchemy and the Middle Ages. Includes a foray into Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Indigenous traditions.
What is a Medicine Journey? Reflections on why we undertake a medicine journey, with stories of healing followed by a ceremonial invocation.
A review of what has happened during the two year hiatus, and a preview of AoA Season 2: Medicine Journey.
LINKS
Website: https://www.avenuesofawakening.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avenuesofawakening
Email: thomas@avenuesofawakening.com
An episode dedicated to end-of-year spiritual practices. We explore the nature of challenges and successes from the previous year, consider intended adjustments for the new year, and conclude with a ceremonial prayer for acceptance, gratitude, and release, which helps us transition out of the old year and into the new with ease and renewal.
LINKS
Website: https://www.avenuesofawakening.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@...
In our first-ever guest conversation, Daoist photographer and van-life nomad Christian Bonanno shares discoveries regarding EMF exposure, nutritional genomics, and their connection with mind/body awareness, health, and well-being.
LINKS
Website: https://www.avenuesofawakening.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avenuesofawakening
Email: thomas@avenuesofawakening.com
Reach Christian at:
https://twitter.com/ChrstianBon...
With the arrival of springtime, we take a look at a yin-approach to growth and timing, then discuss life seasons and the spiritual zeitgeist.
Taking a journey into the genesis of Avenues of Awakening, Thomas reflects on trends and topics in spirituality over the last twenty years while sharing the story of his own path. The episode concludes by speculating on future needs and directions of spiritual life.
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