Ep 36 — Awakening the Soul: Rebirth, Resilience, and Our Collective Evolution with Galit Raiman and Gabrielli LaChiara
In this second conversation with master astrologer Galit Raiman, Gabrielli LaChiara joins the conversation. It’s a deep and expansive conversation about the Soul — what it is, where it comes from, and how it guides us through cycles of death, rebirth, and awakening.
Together, they explore the connection between astrology, consciousness, and healing — from karmic soul families to the myth of “everything happens for a reason.” They unpack the tension between fate and free will, the acceleration of human evolution, and the vital role of community, empathy, and faith in times of global upheaval.
This episode touches on:
It’s a potent, heart-opening reminder that we came here for these times — and that our sensitivity, empathy, and awareness are not burdens, but gifts for the collective awakening.
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In this episode, Gabrielli has a session with Shrifta, a mother and grandmother who’s spent years giving everything she has to everyone else. Together, they explore what happens when life itself stops you in your tracks—and forces you to slow down, listen, and finally turn your care inward. As Shrifta moves through the grief and exhaustion of holding so much for so long, she begins to reclaim something she didn’t even realize she’d lost: her own worth. What unfolds is a tender and powerful moment of remembrance as she anchors into the truth that she is—and has always been—worthy and wise.
✨ Inside this episode:
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Astrology, Awakening and the Bridge to a New Paradigm with Galit Raiman
In this inspiring conversation, Chloë Faith Urban sits down with evolutionary astrologer Galit Raiman to explore what it means to live through one of the most pivotal times in human history.
Galit describes our current moment as the bridge—the passage from the Age of Pisces into the Age of Aquarius. Together, they unpack what this transition means for our souls, our communities, and our collective evolution.
Along the way, they explore:
Galit’s unique blend of astrology, psychology, and soul wisdom brings clarity to the confusion of these times. Whether you’re astrology-curious or a longtime student of the stars, you’ll leave this episode with fresh insight, practical tools, and renewed hope.
✨ Listen now to step onto the bridge and discover the new paradigm that’s emerging.
Astrology, Awakening, and the New Paradigm with Galit Raiman
In this inspiring conversation, Chloë Faith Urban sits down with evolutionary astrologer Galit Raiman to explore what it means to live through one of the most pivotal times in human history.
Galit describes our current moment as the bridge—the passage from the Age of Pisces into the Age of Aquarius. Together, they unpack what this transition means for our souls, our communities, and our collective evolution.
✨ In this episode, we explore:
Galit’s unique blend of astrology, psychology, and soul wisdom brings clarity to the confusion of these times. Whether you’re astrology-curious or a longtime student of the stars, you’ll leave this episode with fresh insight, practical tools, and renewed hope.
👉 Listen now to step onto the bridge and discover the new paradigm that’s emerging.
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In this episode of the Activate Change Podcast Chloë has a conversation with one of the most influential figures in trauma healing: Dr. Peter Levine, founder of Somatic Experiencing®.
Originally recorded in 2019, this conversation explores how trauma lives in the body—and how true healing happens not just in the mind, but at the level of our physiology and nervous system.
Whether you’re brand new to somatics or well-versed in nervous system work, this interview is packed with insights that continue to ripple through the field of trauma recovery today.
What You'll Learn:
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In this episode, Gabrielli has a session with Elise, who’s in the midst of a spiritual rebirth. After years of defining herself by what she did, Elise is longing for a deeper connection to her spirit—but struggling to trust it. Together, they explore what it means to reclaim a spiritual self in a world that worships productivity, clear the fear of being “too much” or “not enough,” and ask: What if I’m already okay?
Listen as Elise gently releases old family contracts, softens her inner judgment, and shows up in a space of innocent curiosity about who she’s becoming.
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Some conversations don’t just offer insight—they offer invitation. To pause. To reflect. To come home to yourself in a new way.
This is one of those conversations.
In this episode of The Activate Change Podcast, I (Chloë) sit down with Berwick Mahdi Davenport—also known as Brother M—human development strategist, coach of coaches, father, and creator of the Ego Reduction Formula. Mahdi brings 30+ years of wisdom into this space, and I can honestly say: I’ve never heard someone speak about inner work, difference, and collective healing quite like this.
From the very first question—“Who was little Mahdi?”—we were in it. Tender. Honest. Transformational.
We explore:
✨ The deep inner child work that cracked Mahdi open
✨ Why the shift from fighting racism to building human solidarity changed everything
✨ A powerful story about his daughter that reshaped how he leads, listens, and loves
✨ What it really means to be 100% on your own side
✨ Why embracing your difference might just be your greatest act of service
This episode is an invitation to stop performing wholeness—and start living it. Not by being perfect, but by being radically honest with yourself and fiercely committed to your own becoming.
You may laugh. You may cry. You may find yourself breathing a little deeper by the end.
Be sure to check out Mahdi’s upcoming book The War Against Different and his coaching program, Different in 90 Days.
Here’s a little bit more about Brother M:
Berwick Mahdi Davenport, known as “Brother M,” is a human development strategist and facilitator with over 30 years of experience. A pioneer in life coaching, he mentors and trains coaches, guiding thousands of leaders worldwide. As the creator of the Ego Reduction Formula, he bridges social and spiritual consciousness, helping leaders cultivate authenticity for greater impact. Mahdi is a celebrated author and a devoted father of three daughters.
He is also CEO, Co-Founder of the Human Solidarity Project. CLICK HERE to learn more.
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In this episode, Gabrielli has a session with Sharon, a seasoned energy healer and fierce-hearted mother navigating the tender terrain of family entanglement and ancestral patterning. Raised in a web of triangulation and emotional loyalty, Sharon explores what it means to reclaim her freedom without abandoning her people—or herself. Listen as she disentangles from the role of scapegoat, sheds the inherited contracts of silence and self-sacrifice, and reorients toward a life where her power, presence, and truth are no longer up for negotiation.
Sharon has known and worked with Gabrielli for many years and is trained in The LaChiara Method.
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In this episode, Gabrielli has a session with Evyan, a sensitive, deeply loving mother navigating the unraveling of an old identity — the one who rescues, saves, feels, and fixes for everyone else. Raised in an alcoholic family where her body became the emotional alert system, Evyan explores what it means to let go of rescuing as a way of being. Listen as she reconnects with her own innocence, releases the old mission, and remembers that her presence is enough.
This is Evyan's first session with Gabrielli and she is completely new to The LaChiara Method.
And make sure to listen through to the end where Chloë shares some reflections on the save/rescue identity and offers ways to start working with it differently, with more compassion and choice.
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Some conversations don’t just shift your perspective—they rearrange you. This is one of them.
In this episode of The Activate Change Podcast, I (Chloë) sit down with Dr. Rae Johnson—one of the most brilliant minds in somatics and social justice, a leading voice in embodied activism, and one of my own beloved coaches and mentors. Rae has held me through some of the most pivotal moments of my life: caring for my father through terminal cancer, grieving his loss, stepping into my own power as a healer, teacher, and leader.
What I’ve come to realize is that this deep personal somatic work isn’t just personal—it’s political. And really important.
In this conversation, we dive into:
✨ How oppression lives inside our bodies—not just “out there” in the world
✨ Why mind-body disconnect isn’t accidental (hint: systems of power depend on it)
✨ The sneaky, internalized rules we follow without even realizing it (hello, introjects)
✨ How embodiment isn’t just about feeling better—it’s about reclaiming what was stolen
Rae’s book, Embodied Activism, puts words to things you’ve felt your entire life but never had language for.
You’ll not leave this conversation the same and maybe a step closer to being even more yourself than you have in a long, long time.
A little bit more about Dr. Rae Johnson:
Rae Johnson, PhD, RSW, RSMT, BCC is a social worker, somatic movement therapist, and scholar/activist working at the intersections of embodiment and social justice. Rae’s approach to their work has been shaped by decades of frontline engagement with street youth, women in addiction recovery, psychiatric survivors, and members of the queer community. Since completing their doctoral studies at the University of Toronto, Rae has held academic positions in several somatic psychology programs, including at Naropa University and Pacifica Graduate Institute. They currently teach somatic psychology at the California Institute of Integral Studies and co-direct an online certificate program in embodied social justice.
Rae’s research on the everyday embodied experiences of oppression has been articulated in numerous publications, including their books Embodied Social Justice and Embodied Activism. Committed to making their research both accessible and impactful, Rae also designs and produces collaborative community performances that engage non-academic audiences in the issues that affect members of marginalized communities. Anchored in a form of embodied narrative ethnography called ‘body stories’, these performances are designed to elicit a visceral (not just intellectual) response to the material.
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In this episode, Gabrielli has a session with Loren, who’s longing for a deeper, more fulfilling partnership after her divorce. Together, they explore how her parents' divorce shaped her childhood and influenced her own toxic marriage. As they uncover inherited stories and fears around love, Loren begins to release these old contracts, creating space to step into the conscious, mutually supportive partnership she truly desires.
Loren has had many sessions with Gabrielli in the past.
Toward the end of the episode, Chloë shares how we approach ancestral healing from the LaChiara Method perspective and offers a few ways to approach your ancestors in a safe and generative way in your own life.
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In this episode, Gabrielli has a session with Izzy, who explores their fear of intimacy and seeks deeper connections in both romantic and platonic relationships. Together, they uncover that their birth trauma has impacted them feeling safe in relationships, and they explore what it takes to lean into the vulnerability of having needs, desires, & deeper intimacy in their life.
Izzy has had many LaChiara Method Sessions in the past and is a certified LaChiara Method Radical Life Coach.
Toward the end of the episode, Chloë shares her personal struggles and insights on managing the complexities of relational dynamics, especially the challenge of balancing mutual needs. She also offers some thought-provoking questions designed to guide you further in your journey of navigating these dynamics in your own life and relationships.
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As we step into 2025, it seems the universe has not held back in presenting us with some serious chaos and turmoil.
From our conversations—echoing through friends, family, and clients—it is clear: a whole heck of a lot of us are navigating an unusually turbulent start to the year. In this country and around the world, a relentless cascade of events has unfolded, each adding to a tapestry of global heartbreak and chaos within these first short weeks of the year.
That is why we created this special episode for you - join us in this reflective pause, a sacred space where we gather to heal, empower, and transform, together weaving another strand of revolutionary love through the act of shared breath and meditation.
In this episode you’ll experience:
Stay tuned 'cause in just two weeks we will dive back into our regular programming on the podcast with a powerful episode about the delicate dance of vulnerability, needs, and intimacy in relationships.
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Welcome to a special holiday edition of the Activate Change Podcast!
To give you a treat amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season—we're shaking things up a bit. This is the 3rd in a 3-part series from our Reflect, Reset, Restore archives—a cherished online gathering we’ve hosted in the past.
We've handpicked some of our favorite sessions to provide you with a self-care respite and a much-needed boost for your nervous system.
It's so easy to get swept up in the end-of-year rush, balancing joyful (or maybe not so joyful) family reunions, work parties, and gatherings with friends—all while trying not to lose yourself in the chaos.
In this episode, we focus on transformative practices designed to calm your nervous system and help you tap into the natural capacity the body has to rest—even when it feels like a far off dream.
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Welcome to a special holiday edition of the Activate Change Podcast!
To give you a treat amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season—we're shaking things up a bit. This is the 2nd in a 3-part series from our Reflect, Reset, Restore archives—a cherished online gathering we’ve hosted in the past.
We've handpicked some of our favorite sessions to provide you with a self-care respite and a much-needed boost for your nervous system.
It's so easy to get swept up in the end-of-year rush, balancing joyful (or maybe not so joyful) family reunions, work parties, and gatherings with friends—all while trying not to lose yourself in the chaos.
In this episode, we focus on transformative practices designed to calm your nervous system and help you clear energies that don't belong to you—crucial for anyone sensitive or empathic who tends to easily absorb stress and emotions.
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Welcome to a special holiday edition of the Activate Change Podcast!
To give you a special treat amidst the hustle and bustle of the holiday season—we're shaking things up a bit. For the next three episodes, we'll share a special series from our Reflect, Reset, Restore archives - a cherished online gathering we’ve hosted in the past.
We've handpicked some of our favorite sessions to provide you with a self-care respite and a much-needed boost for your nervous system.
It's so easy to get swept up in the end-of-year rush, balancing joyful (or maybe not so joyful) family reunions, work parties, and gatherings with friends—all while trying not to lose yourself in the chaos.
This episode features:
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In this episode Gabrielli has a session with Phyllis, who’s seeking greater connection, abundance, and freedom. Together, they dive into the layers of her personal trauma and her relationship with money, uncovering how family dynamics and past experiences have influenced her self-worth and ability to thrive. They clear the energies, judgments, and opinions she has absorbed from her family over the years, creating space for her to truly claim her autonomy, personal space, and divine connection.
Phyllis has had many sessions with Gabrielli for years.
At the end of the episode, Chloë speaks about being an empath or highly sensitive, and shares a mini guided experience and 2 simple strategies to help you work with and clear out energies that don’t belong to you.
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In this episode Gabrielli has a session with Kristen, who’s spent much of her life prioritizing others' needs over her own. Now, with her children grown and out of the house, she's seeking balance between fulfilling life's responsibilities and embracing her own freedom, desires, and liberation. Together, they explore the karmic blocks that may be holding her back from making a major life decision and stepping into what she truly longs for - community and home.
Kristen has years of experience with the work, and is a certified LaChiara Method Radical Life Coach.
At the end of the episode, I speak about Soul, past-lives, and some surprising twists on how to hold the power of doing karmic healing work.
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In today’s episode, we’re sharing something a little different with you—a post-election healing circle we hosted the day after the U.S. election. This gathering was a space to hold each other, to grieve, to process, and to remember that our work and hope don’t end here.
We came together because we were asked and because we care deeply—for you, for humanity, and for our planet. We gathered because when things feel hopeless, and terrifying, we know deep in our bones that coming together in community can be such medicine. We really do need each other.
We are here to support you on this journey. We love you, and we’re deeply committed to walking this path of love and liberation, peace and compassion, one tender moment at a time. We’re in this for the long haul, together.
This episode is a space to honor resilience and help us find grounding in a world that needs us now more than ever. Come as you are, and let’s find strength together.
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What does it take to truly thrive after experiencing trauma? And how does trauma shape us in ways we might not even realize?
These are questions that hit close to home for me, especially as someone who has walked the incredibly challenging healing road after sexual trauma. That’s why I’m especially excited to share this conversation with you.
In this episode I am so honored to share with you an interview I did in 2019 with Dr. Thema Bryant, who’s such an inspiring and powerful voice in the field of trauma recovery. Her approach is a unique blend of psychology, spirituality, and embodied healing practices.
In the conversation, we explore the nuances of interpersonal trauma and why it often impacts survivors differently than other types of trauma. Dr. Thema also emphasizes the importance of understanding cultural context and how oppression plays a significant role in trauma, and the healing process. Her insights on reclaiming sexuality and reconnecting with the body after trauma were especially meaningful to me, and I believe they’ll resonate with many of you who are survivors of sexual trauma. And if you’re not a survivor, but are close to someone that is, especially if you’re in a romantic partnership with them, my hope is that this will help bring more awareness as to how to support your partner and navigate your shared intimacy with greater understanding.
Here’s a sneak peak into the conversation:
A little bit more about Dr. Thema Bryant:
Dr. Thema Bryant completed her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Duke University and her post-doctoral training at Harvard Medical Center’s Victims of Violence Program. Upon graduating, she became the Coordinator of the Princeton University SHARE Program, which provides intervention and prevention programming to combat sexual assault, sexual harassment, and harassment based on sexual orientation. She is currently a tenured professor of psychology in the Graduate School of Education and Psychology at Pepperdine University, where she directs the Culture and Trauma Research Laboratory. Her clinical and research interests center on interpersonal trauma and the societal trauma of oppression. She is a past president of the Society for the Psychology of Women and a past APA representative to the United Nations. Dr. Thema also served on the APA Committee on International Relations in Psychology and the Committee on Women in Psychology.
Having earned a master’s of divinity, Dr. Thema is an ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. She directs the mental health ministry at First AME Church in South Los Angeles. Dr. Thema also utilizes sacred dance and spoken word in therapy, community forums, and faith communities. A member of the Association of Black Psychologists, she incorporates culturally based interventions in her teaching, research, and practice. Dr. Thema is the host of the Homecoming Podcast, a mental health podcast to facilitate your journey home to your authentic self.
For more info on Dr. Thema Bryant, go to: https://drthema.com/
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In this episode Gabrielli has a session with Angélica, a social justice educator and mother who’s struggling to hold the weight of the world. Together, they explore what it takes for Angélica to take care of herself when she’s holding so many other people, responsibilities, and the immense grief that arises when she realizes that no matter how much time or energy she gives to others, it’s never going to be enough to address all the suffering in the world.
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