WAKE UP! with Joni

What if everything you've been taught about power is backwards? In the very first episode of Coffee with John & Joni, we explore one of the most misunderstood concepts in personal growth: Power. Most people think power means control, dominance, or getting others to do what they want. Ancient Toltec wisdom teaches something radically different. True power is unconditional love in motion—the creative force flowing through every thought, feeling, and action. Together we explore: • Why power isn't about controlling others • How your thoughts create more of what you focus on • What it really means to live impeccably • Why regret and self-judgment diminish your personal power • Practical ways to reconnect with your highest self • Ancient Toltec principles that can transform your relationships, leadership, and daily life This conversation is the first of many authentic morning coffee discussions between husband and wife, teachers and lifelong students of the Toltec Path. Join us as we explore timeless wisdom and practical tools for living with greater freedom, awareness, and purpose. If this episode inspires you, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. Learn more: 🌿 WakeUpWithJoni.com 🌿 ParadiseRanchRetreat.com Joni's Book: STOP LOOK CHOOSE: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom John's Books: The Little Book on Relationship or The Shift Remember... You are so much more than you've ever been told, taught, or even dared to dream.

🎧 From Navy Helicopter Crash to Financial Awakening Zach Rodriguez on Money, Meaning & Time What happens when a helicopter crash becomes a spiritual wake-up call? In this powerful episode of Wake Up! with Joni, I sit down with Zach Rodriguez, former Navy pilot and founder of Outlive Financial Planning (https://outlivefinancial.com), to explore the intersection of money, time, health, and conscious living. Six months into his first operational tour, Zach survived a crash landing on an aircraft carrier. He walked away physically intact—but something internally shifted. That moment planted a truth: Life is fragile. Time is nonrenewable. From there, Zach began asking deeper questions: What are we working so hard for? What does success actually mean? How do we build wealth without sacrificing presence? How do we live well now and still prepare for the future? In this episode, we explore: ✨ The "golden handcuffs" trap ✨ Future-focused overachievers & delayed gratification ✨ Money as life energy ✨ Financial habits in your 30s & 40s ✨ The three-bucket method (Now, Mid-Term, Future) ✨ Money scripts from childhood ✨ Wealth inequality, inflation & the K-shaped economy ✨ Why health is as important as wealth ✨ How to define success beyond dollars This conversation is about freedom—not just financial freedom, but conscious freedom. 🔗 Connect with Zach Website: https://outlivefinancial.com 📘 Go Deeper with Me My book: STOP LOOK CHOOSE: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom Available wherever books are sold. Website: https://wakeupwithjoni.com Book a 30-minute intro coaching call: https://calendly.com/wakeupwithjonicoaching/30min If this episode moved you, please rate, review, and share. It helps this message reach the people who need it most.

In this expansive and illuminating episode of Wake Up with Joni, Joni sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Gross, neurosurgeon and founder of ReCELLebrate, to explore the evolving frontier of regenerative medicine, longevity, stem cell activation, exosomes, peptides, and conscious biohacking. Together, they bridge science and spirit, unpacking what it truly means to heal at the cellular level — not by "fixing what's broken," but by restoring the body's innate intelligence and capacity for regeneration. Dr. Gross shares his personal evolution from traditional neurosurgery into regenerative medicine, explains stem cells and exosomes in clear, accessible language, and offers powerful insights into inflammation, aging, brain health, joint repair, autoimmune conditions, cancer considerations, and the future of personalized medicine — including AI, plant-derived exosomes, and precision biohacking. This conversation is as much about energy, vitality, and consciousness as it is about biology — a reminder that when the body is regulated and supported, the spirit has room to thrive. ✨ What You'll Learn in This Episode Why regenerative medicine represents a paradigm shift in healthcare The real difference between stem cells and exosomes How inflammation drives aging — and how to reverse it How exosomes deliver healing messages at the cellular level The role of peptides in longevity, brain health, muscle, mood, and metabolism Plant-derived exosomes and why they dramatically increase nutrient absorption Stem cells, joints, cartilage repair, and avoiding surgery Brain health, nasal delivery, and cognitive vitality Natural killer cells, senescent ("zombie") cells, and biological aging The future of precision medicine, AI, and personalized healing Where to begin if you want to optimize health, energy, and longevity 👤 About Dr. Jeffrey Gross Dr. Jeffrey D. Gross is a pioneer in regenerative and longevity medicine and the founder of ReCELLebrate, a leading regenerative medicine practice specializing in stem cell activation, exosome therapy, peptides, and precision biohacking. A former neurosurgeon with advanced training in molecular cell biology, Dr. Gross now focuses on whole-being wellness — integrating cutting-edge science with deeply personalized patient care to support healing, vitality, and long-term health. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Jeff Gross & ReCELLebrate 🌐 Website: https://recelebrate.com 📱 Instagram / Facebook / LinkedIn: @recelebrate 🌿 Connect with Joni 🌐 Podcast & Community: https://wakeupwithjoni.com 📖 Book: STOP LOOK CHOOSE: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom

Midlife Isn't a Breakdown—It's a Breakthrough with Sandra Lena Silverman Episode Description Welcome to Wake UP! with Joni, the podcast where spiritual awakening meets real life—real conversations, real courage, and the invitation to stop performing, start telling the truth, and remember who you are. In this candid, funny, and deeply illuminating episode, Joni sits down with Sandra Lena Silverman—author, speaker, beauty rebel, and host of The Party's Over. Sandra is living proof that midlife isn't a breakdown—it's a breakthrough. Together, they explore what happens when a woman looks in the mirror, tells herself the truth, and chooses reinvention over illusion. From love bombing and narcissistic relationships to beauty standards, Botox, heartbreak, boundaries, and embodied self-worth, this conversation goes where many avoid—but so many women need. Sandra shares her deeply personal journey through a 27-year marriage, emotional manipulation, radical self-reckoning, and ultimately reclaiming her power, her body, and her soul. With humor, honesty, and heart, she reminds us that the party isn't over—it's just getting interesting. In This Episode, You'll Hear About: Why midlife is not an ending, but an initiation Love bombing, gaslighting, and narcissistic relationship dynamics How beauty standards can become a prison—and how to break free External transformation vs. true inner work Rebuilding self-worth after emotional abuse Dating after divorce, red flags, and boundaries that protect your peace Embodiment, self-care, lymphatic health, and strength training as empowerment Why loving yourself changes everything About the Guest Sandra Lena Silverman is an author, speaker, and unapologetic truth-teller redefining what beauty, love, and aging really look like. As the host of The Party's Over, she brings humor and heart to the chaos of midlife reinvention—one laugh, one heartbreak, and one Botox injection at a time. Sandra's journey didn't begin with a microphone—it began with a mirror and a reckoning. Through candor, comedy, and courage, she challenges outdated narratives and helps women build confidence rooted in truth, not illusion. Find Sandra Lena Silverman Website: https://www.sandralenasilverman.com Instagram: @sandrasilverman Books: From Bullsht to Botox* (available on Amazon & Barnes & Noble) From Bullsht to Broken Hearts* (releasing soon) Podcast: The Party's Over (YouTube & all podcast platforms) About the Host Joni Lerner is the host of Wake UP! with Joni, a podcast dedicated to conscious conversations about awakening, embodiment, healing, and living fully alive—especially through life's initiations, losses, and reinventions. Find Joni Lerner Website: https://wakeupwithjoni.com Book: STOP LOOK CHOOSE: Your Journey to Peace and Freedom If this conversation moved you, stirred something in you, or gave language to what you've been feeling, please take a moment to rate, review, and share this episode with someone you care about. It truly helps these conversations reach the women who need them most. If you're ready to learn how to live an embodied, excellent life, connect with Joni directly through her website, book a session, or explore her book to uncover and sustain your aliveness. And now, beautiful human—it's your turn. Go out and live your most alive life. ✨