Come Alive is a podcast about remembering who you are, trusting your inner knowing and coming alive.
Hosted by Charlotte Stevenson, each episode explores personal transformation, authentic living, embodiment, intuition, identity, voice and the journey of reconnecting with yourself.
Through personal stories, honest reflections and conversations, Charlotte explores the experiences that shape us, the moments that change us, and what it means to come home to yourself — beyond the expectations, conditioning and roles you've learned to carry.
www.charlottestevenson.co.nz
@withcharlottestevenson
The Labyrinth: Finding Your Way Back to Yourself | Sonia Lynn
What if the answers you're searching for are already within you?
In this episode of Come Alive, Charlotte Stevenson sits down with Sonia Lynn, also known as The Quiet Mage, to explore the wisdom of labyrinths, women's circles, ritual and the different seasons of a woman's life.
After years working in church ministry, Sonia felt that something deeper was missing. It was her first experience walking a labyrinth that opened the door to a spiritual journey spanning more than two decades.
Today, Sonia is a celebrant, advanced labyrinth facilitator and retreat host who creates spaces for women to slow down, reconnect with themselves and find meaning through community, nature and ritual.
Together, we explore:
• The difference between a labyrinth and a maze, and why walking a labyrinth can be such a powerful experience
• How a single walk changed the direction of Sonia's life
• The importance of women's circles, deep listening and genuine connection
• The seasons of a woman's life — maiden, mother, mage and crone
• Reframing menopause as a new beginning rather than an ending
• Everyday rituals, moon ceremonies and the Celtic Wheel of the Year
• The story of Joan White, a woman remembered as a witch, and Sonia's moving pilgrimage to her grave
Sonia also shares the story behind her upcoming book about the seasons of a woman's life, her work at Moonwillow Manor, and her dream of one day marrying a couple in the middle of a labyrinth.
This is a conversation about slowing down, listening inward and creating space to hear what you already know.
Because sometimes, finding your way forward begins with coming home to yourself.
Find Sonia:
Website: https://quietmage.co.nz (https://quietmage.co.nz/)
Instagram: Sonia the Quiet Mage | Sonia Lynn Celebrant
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2 Oct 2026
Moving Beyond Fear, Returning to Love & Remembering Why You’re Here
What if, beneath everything you've learned, experienced and been conditioned to believe, there is a deeper truth about who you are?
In this episode, I’m sharing a perspective that has been becoming increasingly important to me - the idea that we come into this life from love, from Source, from a deeper field of consciousness, and that perhaps part of being human is remembering that connection.
I talk about what it means to see ourselves not as separate, but as part of something much greater — connected to one another, to nature, to the planet and to the world around us.
I also explore one of the biggest things I believe keeps us from living fully: fear.
So many of the decisions we make can be shaped by fear. What will people think? What if I fail? What if I get it wrong? What if I follow what I really want and it doesn't work out?
But what if fear isn't who you are?
What if so much of what we call fear is actually conditioning, stories and beliefs we've absorbed throughout our lives?
And what becomes possible when we begin to question those stories and choose to move from love instead?
I also share more about my upcoming New Moon Circle — a beautiful afternoon for women to pause, reconnect, reflect, set intentions and create space for what wants to unfold.
A conversation about love, fear, consciousness, connection, purpose, remembering who you are and what might become possible when you stop allowing fear to make your choices for you.
18 Sept 2026
You Won’t Break My Soul: Turning Challenges Into Liberation
There will be people and situations in life that challenge you, test your boundaries and sometimes make you question yourself.
But what if those moments aren't here to break you?
In this episode, I’m talking about protecting your inner fire, staying rooted in yourself and learning to hold your ground when someone or something tries to pull you away from your path.
I share some of the simple practices I use after conflict or difficult situations — from dancing it out and shaking it off, to getting into nature and grounding myself — and why coming back to the body can help us reconnect with our centre, our purpose and our why.
I also share a shift that has happened for me over the years: instead of fearing challenges, I’ve started to get excited by them.
When I feel that tightness in my chest or that uneasy feeling in my body, I now see it as an invitation to look deeper. To face something. To integrate something. To grow.
Because sometimes the very thing challenging us is also the thing creating the space for our next evolution.
I also explore how this connects with liberation, identity and The ALIGN Method™ — and what happens when we stop allowing old versions of ourselves, other people or fear to dictate who we become.
You won't break my soul.
You might challenge me.
You might shake me.
You might force me to grow.
But I get to choose who I become on the other side.
IG: @withcharlottestevenson
website: www.charlottestevenson.co.nz
4 Sept 2026
Everything Is Leading You Somewhere: Trusting the Unfolding, Embracing the Pivots & Coming Home to What You’re Here to Create
What if nothing you've experienced has been wasted?
In this episode, I’m talking about trusting the unfolding of life, the idea that what we experience externally can reflect what is happening within us, and what it means to surrender the need to know exactly how everything will unfold.
I also share more honestly about my own journey of showing up online, pivoting my business, trying things that didn't work, and eventually realising that every “failure” was actually teaching me something and leading me closer to the work I truly want to create.
And now, I feel clearer than ever about the foundation of my business: Voice • Sound • Sensuality • Embodiment.
I share what these four pillars mean to me, why they sit at the heart of my work, and the different ways you can work with me.
A conversation about trust, surrender, business, becoming clearer, and remembering that sometimes the path that doesn't work is exactly what leads you to the one that does.
IG: CS_Align
Website: www.charlottestevenson.co.nz
28 Aug 2026
Let the Divine Move Through You
What happens when you stop letting your ego make all the decisions?
In this free-flowing episode of Come Alive, I explore what it means to trust your intuition, listen to your higher self and allow the divine to move through you.
We talk about the tension between our human side — the fear, logic, doubt and ego — and that deeper knowing that keeps calling us towards something more.
I share how I've learned to lead my life from intuition and flow, why I believe the things that light us up are often clues to where we're meant to go, and why sometimes the most important thing we can do is follow the spark before it makes logical sense.
I also dive into my growing connection with Goddess Isis and Mary Magdalene, sensuality as a way of living, turning everyday moments into ritual, and what it means to become more present in your body.
And I share more about my first live ALIVE experience happening on 19 September — bringing meditation, sound, voice, dance, embodiment and reflection together in a two-hour immersive experience for women.
A reminder for anyone sitting on an idea, dream or calling:
Don't let your ego get in the way of what wants to move through you.
Maybe the thing you're being called towards doesn't need to make sense yet.
Maybe you just need to follow the spark.
21 Aug 2026
The Woman Who Knows: Intuition, Sensuality & Coming Home to the Present
What if the part of you you're searching for has been with you all along?
In this episode of Come Alive, I explore the relationship between our higher self, intuition, presence, sensuality and the feminine.
We talk about what happens when we quieten the external noise and begin listening more deeply to the subtle guidance within us — and how that connection can create a greater sense of vitality, aliveness and trust.
I also explore the idea of living in the present moment and why sensuality can be such a powerful pathway back into the now.
For me, pleasure has become about so much more than sexuality. It's about being available for life — feeling your body, noticing beauty, moving, listening, receiving and allowing yourself to actually experience the moment you're in.
We also explore feminine intuition, cyclical living, the moon and my own relationship with the divine feminine and goddess archetypes.
A conversation about coming out of the noise, coming back into the body, and remembering that your intuition may already be showing you the way.
IG: cs_align
17 Aug 2026
Awareness Meditation
This is the first meditation in my ALIVE meditation collection.
The ALIVE collection of meditations are created to help you reconnect with yourself, strengthen self-trust, and embody who you came here to be.
If you would like to listen to the remaining four meditations:
LIBERATION, IDENTITY, GROUNDING, INTEGRATION they can be purchased as a collection on my link in bio on IG x
17 Aug 2026
Align Mind, Body and Soul Meditation
Free Meditation to help you slow down, tune in and connect with yourself. Enjoy x
7 Aug 2026
Your Gift Is Waiting: Awareness, Liberation & Following What Makes You Come Alive
What if your purpose isn't something you need to find...
What if it's something you remember?
In this episode of Come Alive, I explore why awareness is only the beginning of transformation, how liberation creates the freedom to choose a different path, and why our unique gifts naturally emerge when we begin letting go of conditioning and reconnecting with ourselves.
I also share my personal perspective on gifts, intuition, and why I don't believe anyone is more spiritually gifted than another. Instead, I believe we all have something unique to contribute—and that our role is simply to create enough space to hear what has been quietly calling us all along.
If you've been waiting until you have your life completely figured out before taking the next step, this episode is your reminder that you don't need all the answers.
You only need the courage to follow the next nudge.
I hope this conversation reminds you to trust yourself, honour what lights you up, and follow what makes you come alive.
If this episode resonates, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway.
IG: cs_align
email: hello@charlottestevenson.co.nz
29 Jul 2026
Remembering Who You Are: The Journey to Authenticity & Alignment
What does it really mean to live in alignment?
In this episode of Come Alive, I'm exploring the journey from awareness to authenticity, and why true alignment isn't about becoming someone new—it's about remembering who you've been beneath the conditioning all along.
We talk about the beliefs we've absorbed from family, society, and past experiences, the importance of meeting the shadow parts of ourselves with compassion, and why awareness is the first step towards creating meaningful change.
I also share where I am on my own journey of embracing authenticity, following what lights me up, trusting my intuition, and letting go of the need to make everyone else comfortable at the expense of myself.
If you've ever struggled with people pleasing, self-trust, or wondering who you really are beneath all the expectations, this conversation is for you.
IG: cs_align
Website: www.charlottestevenson.co.nz
16 Jul 2026
Remembering Who I Am: How Sobriety Led Me Home
This week's episode is the most personal conversation I've shared on Come Alive.
I'm opening up about my journey through sobriety, anxiety, and the years I spent feeling disconnected from myself. I share how choosing sobriety became the beginning of a much deeper path—one that led me into meditation, nervous system healing, self-trust, and ultimately finding my voice.
I also talk about why I'm now exploring sound healing and feminine embodiment, and how following what genuinely lights me up continues to shape the life I'm creating.
Finally, we explore the power of imagination and why your vision often arrives long before the evidence. Sometimes the life you're dreaming of simply begins with believing it's possible.
I hope this episode reminds you that healing isn't about becoming someone new. It's about remembering who you are.
IG: cs_align
Website: www.charlottestevenson.co.nz
Recommended books for sobriety that I used on my journey:
1. The Sober Diaries by Clare Pooley
2. The unexpected joy of being sober by Catherine Gray
3. The Easy way to control alcohol by Allen Carr
4. Quit Like a Woman by Holly Whitaker
11 Jul 2026
The Generous Present Moment: Rewriting Your Reality & the Rituals That Keep Me Grounded
In this episode of Come Alive, we're exploring what it really means to create a new reality from the inside out.
I share how our subconscious programming shapes our lives, why living from the past often creates the same future, and how meditation has helped me reconnect with the present moment and trust my intuition.
I also take you through the simple daily rituals that keep me grounded—none of which cost a thing—and share why I'm beginning a new chapter with sound healing.
At the heart of this episode is one simple reminder: your power has never existed outside of you. These practices don't give you the answers—they help you reconnect with the wisdom that's been within you all along.
3 Jul 2026
Turning Pain Into Purpose: Why Life Is Happening For You
In this episode of Come Alive, I'm exploring the idea that our greatest challenges can become the very thing that leads us back to ourselves.
I share my own journey of turning pain into purpose, the role duality plays in our growth, and why I've come to believe that life is happening for us, not to us. We talk about soul evolution, authenticity, and how the lessons we often resist can become our greatest teachers.
If you're moving through a difficult season or questioning why certain experiences have happened in your life, I hope this conversation offers a new perspective—one that invites more trust, meaning, and compassion for your journey.
Remember who you are. Embody who you came here to be.
Find me on IG: cs_align
Website: www.charlottestevenson.co.nz
27 Jun 2026
Trust Your Path: Why You're Not Meant to Figure Life Out
What if your life isn't something you have to force but something you're here to remember?
In this episode of Come Alive, I explore what it means to trust your path, follow what genuinely lights you up, and embody what you already know to be true. I share my thoughts on the idea that our purpose isn't something we need to figure out, but something we reconnect with by living in alignment with ourselves.
We also talk about the difference between collecting information and embodying it, why real transformation happens through lived experience, and whether the wellness industry has become so focused on optimisation that we've forgotten how to simply be human.
If you've been feeling like you're searching for answers, this episode is an invitation to slow down, trust yourself, and remember that sometimes the next aligned step is all you need.
Connect with me on IG: @cs_align
Visit my website: charlottestevenson.co.nz
20 Jun 2026
The Power of Human Divinity
In this episode of Come Alive, I explore the power of human divinity and what it truly means to reconnect with the deeper wisdom that exists within each of us.
We dive into the human condition, the relationship between the mind, body, and soul, and how our thoughts, beliefs, and conditioning shape the way we experience ourselves and the world around us.
I share my perspective on what becomes possible when we begin questioning limiting beliefs, cultivating self-awareness, and reconnecting with our authentic nature.
This episode is an invitation to remember who you are, trust yourself more deeply, and explore what it means to live from a place of greater alignment, presence, and possibility.
12 Jun 2026
My Journey Home: Why I Created The ALIGN Method™
In this first episode, I share my personal journey through anxiety, disconnection, self-discovery, and the experiences that ultimately led me to create The ALIGN Method™.
This conversation explores what happens when awareness alone isn't enough, the importance of self-trust, and why lasting change begins with reconnecting to yourself.
If you've ever felt disconnected from who you are or wondered if there is more available to you than simply surviving, this episode is for you.
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