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.
In this conversation, Alisha Hunt shares her evolving approach to health and well-being, and the ways nutrition, circadian biology, spirituality, and the natural world can inform how we care for ourselves. Underlying it all is a conversation about learning to listen—to our bodies, to nature, and to the deeper wisdom within us—and shifting away from rigid ideas of what we “should” do toward greater balance, trust, coherence, and love. *** Alisha Hunt is a wellness coach and educator with certi...
21 Jun 2026
S2E5 The Shape of Self: Stories of Self-Knowledge, Healing, and Awakening with Michael Casari
What shapes a human life? How do suffering, healing, awakening, and self-understanding intertwine? In this deeply personal conversation, Thomas sits down with longtime friend and spiritual seeker Michael Casari for a wide-ranging conversation about the nature of self, healing, and the lifelong search for truth. Michael shares stories from his childhood, travels around the country, and his years studying with spiritual teacher Richard Rose. Together they explore healing as a return to one's or...
5 Apr 2026
S1E6 Growth and Letting Go
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. Join the Conversation: https://www.avenuesofawakening.com/p/s1e6-growth-and-letting-go
18 Mar 2026
BONUS: A Story of Genetic Discovery (The Agitator and The Sedater)
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. Join the Conversation: https://www.avenuesofawakening.com/p/s2e4-genetics If you’re interested to contact Christian, email to info@avenuesofawakening.com
15 Mar 2026
BONUS: Enzymatic Biochemistry with Christian
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. Join the Conversation: https://www.avenuesofawakening.com/p/s2e4-genetics If you’re interested to contact Christian, email at info@avenuesofawakening.com
1 Mar 2026
S2E4 Genetics: Rebalancing the Blueprint
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. *** Christian Bonanno has conducted years of research and self-...
2 Feb 2026
The Storm of Creation
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 embody a better future in an age of upheaval. Join the conversation and check out the show notes! Support the show
2 Feb 2026
2026 Q1 Update
A quick 2026 Q1 update about AoA season structure [Season 1 is freeform, Season 2 is Medicine Journey], and news about the website. Support the show
21 Dec 2025
S2E3 Dreamwork: A Voyage Into the Unconscious
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. *** Carrie Fields offers services that integrate intuitive healing, transpersonal psychology, and creative modalities. She holds a Master of Social Work an...
2 Sept 2025
S2E2 A Brief History of (mostly) Western Medicine
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. Show Notes Support the show
22 Jul 2025
S2E1 Introduction to Medicine Journey
What is a Medicine Journey? Reflections on why we undertake a medicine journey, with stories of healing followed by a ceremonial invocation. Show Notes Support the show
1 May 2025
Season 2 Announcement
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 Support the show
31 Dec 2023
2023 End-of-Year Reflections and Spiritual Practices
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/@avenuesofawakening
Email: thomas@avenuesofawakening.com
SummerBreezeHome (Korean Cooking): www.youtube.com/@summerbreezehome
Extra: Intentions and Adjustments for 2024
https://youtu.be/IkuOGU2kmGI
8 May 2023
The Dao of EMFs and Nutrition: A Conversation with Christian Bonanno
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/ChrstianBonanno
REFERENCES
Air Pollution: https://waqi.info/
5G maps; “Coverage” App: https://www.rvmobileinternet.com/coverage/
An Overview of 5G: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_cMRCXOjwQ&ab_channel=MobileInternetResourceCenter
A few EMF radiation articles
https://academic.oup.com/ehjdh/advance-article/doi/10.1093/ehjdh/ztad024/7131479?login=false
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14690272/
https://www.binghamton.edu/news/story/3271/can-5g-be-used-as-surveillance-radar-u.s-military-funds-binghamton-research
Greek Researcher Dimitris Panagopoulos
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Panagopoulos%20DJ%5BAuthor%5D
2 Apr 2023
To Everything a Season
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.
5 Mar 2023
Trends and Topics in Spiritual Life
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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