After years in a high-performance sales career marked by chronic pain and inner disconnection, Bjorn Lestrud embarked on a transformative journey into sound healing, plant medicine, and spiritual awakening. In this soul-stirring episode of Hearts Rise Up, he shares the extraordinary path that led to the creation of Blue Dragon Healing, including profound experiences with tuning forks, ancestral trauma release, and chanting as a channel for healing frequencies. From moments of euphoric awakening to energetic rebirths through sound and ceremony, Bjorn offers potent insights into how sound can shift deep-rooted patterns, restore emotional balance, and connect us with unseen guides and wisdom. This is a revealing conversation for anyone seeking healing, truth, and a deeper connection to the self.

02:32 The catalytic experiences that awakened Bjorn to his true path

03:55 Chronic pain, emotional suppression, and spiritual awakening

04:36 Bob Proctor’s "Stick Person" model and the revelation that flipped Bjorn’s reality

06:05 Emotional alchemy: transmuting childhood bullying into gratitude and liberation

10:15 Microdosing with plant medicine and unlocking new sensory dimensions

17:09 A mystical ceremony that healed chronic pain through ancestral trauma release

20:48 Spirit guides, jaguar medicine, and energetic storytelling

17:16 Bio-dynamic breathwork

25.52 Activating the voice as a sacred healing instrument through Bufo medicine

28:36 The energetic rebirth of the "High Heart" and falling in love with all of life

31:45 The healing powers of biofield tuning and sound baths

32:00 Why sound bypasses the mind and speaks directly to the body and spirit

34:00 How ancestral memory/trauma are encoded in the body and accessed through frequency

43:45 Client work - remotely using intuitive sound healing, affirmations, and energy tracking

44:00 Sound to face fears, shift emotional patterns, and invite transformation

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Myth and archetypes shape your life in ways you may not realize—guiding your choices, relationships, and personal growth. In this compelling episode, mythologist, storytelling expert, and transformational guide Allison Stieger reveals how ancient wisdom, Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey, and the power of narrative can help you break free from limiting beliefs, reclaim your true path, and unlock your highest potential. Discover how understanding the hidden patterns in myth and archetypes can shift your perspective and empower you to rewrite your life’s story.

From Ariadne’s tangled labyrinth to Joseph Campbell’s Heroic Journey, Allison reveals how archetypes shape our identities and even the cultural figures we elevate or reject. She shares that myth is more than entertainment—a survival tool, a hidden GPS that helps us navigate life’s transitions. Whether you’re feeling lost, stuck in a cycle, or on the edge of transformation, this episode will awaken a profound new way of seeing your story.

Prepare for a soul-stirring journey as we discuss:

1. The Power of Myth in Personal Transformation – How ancient stories hold timeless wisdom for navigating life’s challenges.
2. Joseph Campbell’s Heroic Journey – Understanding how this framework can help us move through life’s trials and transitions.
3. The Role of Archetypes – How unconscious patterns shape our identity, relationships, and the world around us.
4. Myth as a Healing Tool – How stories provide psychological safety, insight, and emotional healing.
5. Personal Mythology & Narrative Coaching – Reshaping personal stories to break free from limiting beliefs.
6. Archetypes in Culture – Exploring the mythic roles of contemporary figures like Taylor Swift and Donald Trump.
7. The Power of Ritual – Why integrating movement, ceremony, and symbolic actions creates profound personal shifts.
8. Finding Meaning in Life Transitions – How mythic wisdom can guide us through personal losses, career shifts, and relationship changes.
9. The Story of Ariadne – How this ancient myth mirrors the modern women's journey of overcoming betrayal and reclaiming power.
10. How to Use Mythic Energy – Borrowing archetypes to step into confidence, resilience, and purpose.

This is more than a conversation—it’s a call to awaken. Are you ready to step into the mythic dimension of your own life?

🎧 Listen now. Your story is waiting to be rewritten.

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"We all have a personal myth, a story we tell ourselves about who we are. The key is

In this episode, Sacred Sounds: Diane Arkenstone on Healing Through Music and Nature, we step into the extraordinary world of a musical pioneer whose life and work embody resilience, creativity, and healing. Diane’s awe-inspiring journey—is one that began in nature’s embrace and led to a transformative career in healing music. She reveals how her life-threatening heart condition sparked a deeper connection to sound and vibration, unlocking the power of music as a healing force.

SPECIAL BONUS: In this episode, listen to the premiere of “Meditation 2,” an ethereal track, from her upcoming album to be released later this year.

Exclusive Podcast Intro and Outro tracks from Diane’s albums:

Intro: "Elements of Nature" from The Essential Diane Arkenstone

Outro: "It's Been Here All Along" from Aquaria II - Ascension

Immerse yourself in Diane’s music for your healing. We’ve all faced seemingly insurmountable challenges, but Diane’s story reminds us that healing is possible when we trust the power within. This conversation will leave you inspired to embrace life’s symphony with an open heart and renewed gratitude.

1. A Journey through Adversity
2. Music as a Lifeline
3. Nature as a Muse
4. The Sacred Science of Sound
5. The Creative Process
6. Resilience and Gratitude
7. Global Impact
8. Simple Beauty in Complex Times
9. Timeless Wisdom

"Always be kind—that opens every door.” i.e., Kindness is the music of the heart.

Diane Arkenstone is one of the top 10 healing artists in the world, with hundreds of millions of streams globally across music streaming platforms, her prolific discography and collaborations have resulted in over 55 albums spanning many genres throughout her career.

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a. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DianeArkenstoneMusic

b. Twitter: https://twitter.com/dianearkenstone

c. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diane.arkenstone/

d. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dianearkenstone

e. Linktree: https://linktr.ee/dianearkenstone

f. Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_Arkenstone

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