Episode #55: Extraordinary Awakenings with Steve Taylor
Today, The Rose Woman Christine welcomes author of Extraordinary Awakenings: When Trauma Leads to Transformation and senior lecturer in psychology in the United Kingdom, Steve Taylor. He will be sharing his research on the phenomena of spiritual awakenings that occur after trauma. Tune in and be inspired.
In this episode, we cover:
- How did Steve get interested in spirituality and healing?
- What is the difference between spiritual experience and spiritual awakening?
- What are the qualities and hallmarks of people who experienced spiritual awakening after a trauma?
- What draws people to the spiritual path?
- What is the ratio of people who experience a spiritual awakening?
- Eve’s awakening experience, one of the stories from the book.
- Can the same principles of individual awakening apply to cultural level change?
- Other stories of Spiritual Awakenings
Helpful Links:
- Steve Taylor - the author of Extraordinary Awakenings: When Trauma Leads to Transformation. Purchase a copy now at Amazon. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
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“He will be sharing his research on the phenomena of spiritual awakenings that occur after trauma.”
Frequently asked
What is the premise of Steve Taylor's book Extraordinary Awakenings?
Taylor researches how trauma can sometimes lead to spiritual transformation, exploring the qualities and hallmarks of people who experience a spiritual awakening after difficult experiences.
What's the difference between a spiritual experience and a spiritual awakening, per this episode?
Steve Taylor distinguishes a temporary spiritual experience from a spiritual awakening, which represents a more lasting shift in how someone relates to themselves and the world.
Can the principles of individual awakening Taylor describes apply at a cultural level?
Yes, the episode discusses whether the same patterns that mark individual awakening after trauma can also apply to collective or cultural-level change.
References
- Listen: Extraordinary Awakenings with Steve Taylor— The Rose Woman Podcast
- Steve Taylor— Steve Taylor
- Extraordinary Awakenings— Steve Taylor
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Christine Mason
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Christine Marie Mason is the founder and CEO of Rosebud Woman, a leading brand in women’s intimate wellness and self-care. She is the author of six books on embodiment, intimacy, and awakening, and the host of The Rose Woman podcast—ranked in the top 5% worldwide. A longtime yoga and consciousness teacher, Christine writes and speaks on women’s health, sexuality, and midlife vitality, helping people cultivate love, reverence, and radiant wellbeing in every stage of life.