Jonathan Labman on Healing, Waking Up & Reclaiming Your Soul

This one is for anyone who’s ever felt broken, disconnected, or like they’ve just been surviving instead of living. Today’s guest, Jonathan Labman, knows what that’s like—because he’s lived it. A survivor of childhood abuse and religious cults, Jonathan turned his trauma into a path of deep healing and spiritual awakening. For over 24 years, he’s been helping others do the same—guiding people out of anxiety, burnout, and emotional pain into a more peaceful, present, and connected life. In this powerful conversation, Jonathan shares not only his incredible story but also the wisdom he’s gained along the way—from understanding ego and emotional patterns to discovering what it really means to "wake up." This episode is full of real talk, soul-level insight, and practical tools for anyone who’s ready to stop chasing and start healing. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Awakening and Transformation 03:00 Understanding Spiritual Awakening and Ego Death 06:00 The Journey from Pain to Healing 08:55 Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Abuse 11:57 The Impact of Cult Experiences on Identity 15:04 Finding Hope and Healing Through Therapy 18:01 The Role of Spiritual Practices in Recovery 20:57 Integrating Psychology and Spirituality 24:03 Reflections on Healing and Ongoing Growth 26:13 Healing from Trauma: A Personal Journey 30:05 Understanding Trauma and Its Effects 34:06 The Process of Healing and Self-Discovery 38:02 Practical Tools for Managing Trauma Responses 44:37 Finding Hope and Support in Healing What We Talk About:What it was really like growing up in a religious cult—and what it taught Jonathan about true spiritualityHow he turned trauma into transformation (and how you can too)Why we burn out trying to succeed—and what “success” looks like when you’re awakeThe simple, powerful basics of being human (and why we forget them)How to stop believing every thought and start trusting your deeper selfThe role of the body, breath, and energy in healing from traumaHow Jonathan stays grounded—even in a chaotic worldWhat he would say to someone who feels like they’ll never feel whole again A Few Soul-Stirring Quotes: “You are the divine in a body.” “Nobody ever taught us how to feel our feelings.” “If I can do it, so can you.” “You don’t need another self-help book—you need to come home to yourself.” Mentioned in the Episode:Jonathan’s book: Being Human and Waking UpHis column: Simply AwakeRecommended read: The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk Learn more about Jonathan & his work: 🌐 simplyawake.com CONFESSIONS is now available: https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/confessions-book/ Thank you for joining me on this MIRROR TALK podcast journey. Kindly subscribe to any platform. Please do not forget to leave a review and rating. Let us stay connected: ⁠https://linktr.ee/mirrortalkpodcast⁠  More inspiring episodes and show notes are here: ⁠https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/⁠⁠ Your opinions, thoughts, suggestions and comments matter to us. Share them here: ⁠https://mirrortalkpodcast.com/your-opinion-matters/⁠ Invest in us by becoming a Patreon. Please support us by subscribing to one or more of the offerings that we have available at ⁠http://patreon.com/MirrorTalk⁠  All proceeds will improve the quality of our work and outreach. To serve you better.  Try out ElevenLabs for free: https://try.elevenlabs.io/8oveg6dyus8a