Women Awakening with Cynthia James
Women Awakening is a sacred space curated by Cynthia James to inspire, uplift, and empower women to step fully into their power. This podcast features heart-centered conversations with women from all walks of life—authors, entrepreneurs, healers, and thought leaders—who are committed to growth and making a meaningful impact. Through audio and video episodes, Cynthia shares powerful stories and insights that encourage self-awareness, self-acceptance, and aligned living. The content is designed to remind women that they are a gift—and that their awakening has the power to shift lives and create change. Come back often for fresh interviews and soulful guidance. These are stories of ordinary women doing extraordinary things. Let them inspire your own awakening.
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What if art could help you heal from the inside out?In this week’s episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James welcomes Helen Bradley, a creative life coach, expressive arts facilitator, and founder of Playful Art Studio in Agoura Hills, California. Helen opens up about her early years surrounded by art, animals, and pla
Why ‘Good Girls’ Stay Stuck: Breaking the Cycle of People-Pleasing and Self-Betrayal
Many women are taught from a young age to be caretakers—to be kind, helpful, and keep the peace, even at the cost of their own well-being. In this inspiring episode, Cynthia James is joined by Margarita Kogan, licensed therapist and founder of Honor and Heal, to discuss how women can release the “good girl” conditionin
Motherhood can be both beautiful and demanding, often leaving women caught between love, exhaustion, and self-doubt. In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James sits down with Susana Jones, founder of Shakti Urbana, writer, certified yoga therapist, and holistic educator who has spent over 15 years helping women
Home is a reflection of your energy and dreams. The spaces we shape and the land we care for can inspire stability, joy, and purpose. In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James talks with Edith Espinola, founder of the Espinola Real Estate Team at KW Bay Area Estates, who blends her two decades of real estate ex
Words can become a path to healing. Through the written word, self-discovery blossoms and healing takes root. In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James features Diane Hartman, a retired school librarian, photographer, and dog rescuer. Diane reveals how writing and travel helped her process childhood trauma, nav
Stress is a powerful force that shapes women’s health every day. The weight of stress, sexism, and racism quietly chips away at vitality. In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James welcomes once again Dr. Andrea Sullivan, Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine, explains how stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol
