Wake Up
Join us as we explore the mysterious realm of human intuition, consciousness, and the Noetic Sciences—the study of inner knowing and spiritual perception. Have you ever sensed something before it happened? Dreamt of an event that later came true? Felt a deep, unshakable knowing that defied logic? If so, you’ve already tapped into your intuitive potential—and you're beginning to wake up. In this podcast, we guide you on the path to awakening higher consciousness and developing your innate spiritual abilities. Intuition isn’t just a gift—it's a natural faculty that can be nurtured and understood with the right guidance. Hosted by intuitive researcher and author Douglas James Cottrell, PhD, and co-host Les Hubert, each episode offers insights, teachings, and real-life experiences that illuminate the power within. This is more than a podcast—it’s your invitation to step into a more awakened life. You’re here for a reason. Let’s explore the extraordinary together. All rights reserved copyright © 2021-2025 Douglas James Cottrell.
Episodes
Love is the most practical power in the world—and the hardest to fake. We dive straight into why loving God first is the key that unlocks self-love, tames ego, and steadies you when life tests your courage. From there, we move into the daily mechanics of faith: what evidence looks like in real life, how repentance clears karmic debt, and why knowing the difference between responsibility and duty can change the way you...
What if the most dangerous thing about AI isn’t what it knows, but what we stop doing when it’s always there to help? We open with a gut-check on where science and spirituality actually meet—no rivalry, just two lenses on the same mountain—and then trace how polite machines can slowly claim our choices if we trade discernment for convenience. The antidote isn’t fear; it’s mastery: rituals that protect attention, rever...
Viral rapture dates, prophecy pressure, and a world on edge—let’s take a breath. We open by cutting through sensational predictions with grounded wisdom and a working definition of “rapture” as awakening rather than escape. From there we pivot into the heart of the episode: a deep, hopeful conversation with Harvard-trained educator and author Jonathan Alderson on why so many autism “certainties” are wrong, how they to...
The digital age promises connection yet delivers isolation for countless people drowning in information while starving for meaning. In this profound episode, Dr. Douglas James Cotrell and co-host Les Hubert explore the spiritual crisis lurking beneath our technological abundance.
We begin by examining the paradox of modern loneliness—how constant digital stimulation creates a restless mind that cannot settle ...
When the world seems to change at warp speed, where do we find our spiritual bearing? In this deeply reflective episode (originally broadcast on Soul Report Live), Dr. Douglas James Cottrell guides us through the chaos of current events with wisdom that transcends political divisions.
As global tensions rise in the Middle East and political controversies like Trump's Tylenol-autism claims dominate headli...
Who are the great spiritual avatars that appear throughout human history, and why do they come when they do? Dr. Douglas James Cottrell takes us on a profound exploration of divine consciousness made manifest in physical form.
These awakened beings—Buddha, Christ, Sai Baba, and others—embody what Sai Baba himself described perfectly: "The only difference between you, the seeker, and me, the teacher, is t...
What exactly is Kundalini energy, and why has it fascinated spiritual seekers across traditions for thousands of years? Dr. Douglas James Cottrell takes us on a profound journey into understanding this mysterious life force that exists within each of us.
The Kundalini, Dr. Douglas explains, is the fundamental creative energy that rises from our reproductive centers through the seven chakras of our body—known ...
We all carry wounds from childhood – from difficult teachers and parents to schoolyard bullies – but how do we heal them and move forward? Dr. Douglas Cottrell tackles this profound question with compassion and clarity, offering a transformative perspective that allows us to reframe our early experiences.
Rather than dwelling on how our childhoods "should have been," Dr. Cottrell invites us to ackno...
Dr. Douglas James Cottrell delivers profound insights into the metaphysical mechanics of karma and sin, revealing how these spiritual processes shape our growth and development. While many misunderstand karma as simply "good" or "bad," Douglas explains it's actually a neutral process—similar to baking a cake—where our actions return to us with mathematical precision, teaching us through direct...
Death is not the end, but merely a transition back to where we came from. Drawing from four decades of metaphysical exploration and his own near-death experience, Dr. Douglas James Cottrell reveals the fascinating journey our consciousness takes after we shed our physical form.
What happens in those first moments after death? Dr. Douglas explains that initially, you remain right where you were—in the same roo...
What if everything you've been told about consciousness only scratches the surface of a much deeper reality? Dr. Douglas James Cottrell takes us on a profound journey through the multiple dimensions of human awareness that science is only beginning to understand.
Through vivid metaphors and practical examples, Dr. Cottrell reveals how our everyday "monkey mind" consciousness represents merely t...
What does it truly mean to be "spiritual" and why do so many of us feel that our spiritual practices alone aren't creating the transformation we seek? In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Douglas James Cottrell tackles this profound question that lies at the heart of the human experience.
Drawing from over four decades of spiritual teaching, Dr. Douglas reveals why spirituality alone isn&apos...
What compels an intelligent, all-knowing soul to choose the limitations of physical existence? Dr. Douglas James Cottrell tackles this profound spiritual question with wisdom, humor, and practical insight that bridges ancient understanding with modern curiosity.
The journey begins with a striking metaphor - we are like exquisite statues hidden within rough stone, with life's challenges serving as the div...
Pain serves as life's greatest teacher, waking us from complacency and pushing us toward spiritual growth. Dr. Douglas James Cottrell tackles the age-old question of why suffering exists in our world, offering profound insights that transform how we view life's challenges.
Through powerful analogies and spiritual wisdom, Dr. Cottrell reveals that difficulties aren't random misfortunes but caref...
What happens when your consciousness travels beyond your physical body? Can your mind truly perceive distant locations or peek into the future? The boundaries between different psychic abilities often blur in popular understanding, but they represent distinct facets of human consciousness worth exploring.
Dr. Douglas James Cottrell draws from over four decades of metaphysical practice to illuminate the crucia...
Have you ever been helped by a mysterious stranger who appeared exactly when needed, then vanished without a trace? You might have encountered an angel in human form.
Dr. Douglas James Cottrell takes us on a fascinating journey exploring angelic encounters throughout history and in his own life. Drawing from decades of metaphysical experience, he reveals the subtle patterns that distinguish genuine divine int...
Dr. Douglas James Cottrell tackles a profound spiritual question: does elevating our consciousness really make life more elegant and easier rather than more difficult? His answer challenges conventional wisdom about the spiritual path.
The journey begins by defining what "raising vibrations" actually means—becoming fuller, more actualized beings who tap into the wisdom encoded in what Dr. Douglas ca...
What does it truly mean to live a conscious, spiritually-aware life in today's chaotic world? Dr. Douglas James Cottrell draws from over four decades of spiritual teaching to offer profound yet practical wisdom on navigating life's journey with purpose and intention.
Throughout this episode, Dr. Cottrell explores the delicate balance between divine providence and personal responsibility. "Praye...
Dr. Douglas James Cottrell takes us on a profound exploration of the spiritual journey we all share, regardless of age or life stage. With over four decades of intuitive wisdom, he reveals how our lives follow predictable patterns—major spiritual lessons every decade and seven-year cycles of renewal that shape our development whether we're conscious of them or not.
The cornerstone of spiritual growth, Dr...
Death fascinates and frightens us, yet Dr. Douglas James Cottrell offers a refreshingly hopeful perspective: we don't fear being dead as much as how we'll die. This profound distinction sets the tone for an exploration of mortality that transcends typical doom-and-gloom conversations.
Our physical existence, Dr. Douglas explains, is merely temporary—Earth is our "boarding school," not our ...
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