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Send us a textWhat if reaching higher consciousness didn’t require crystals, incense, or speaking in riddles? What if the real magic is learning how to turn your airplane mode off and actually plug back into yourself? In this episode, Anne sits down with mystical comedian and author Justin L. Shaw, whose book Sourcery: 13 Rungs to Higher Consciousness blends ancient wisdom with pop culture, humor, and raw honesty. Justin’s story moves from emotional neglect and addiction to a full-blown bliss attack—an awakening that shattered fear-based programming and opened the doorway to real inner freedom. Together, Anne and Justin unpack: • Why humor is one of the most powerful spiritual tools • How we get programmed into fear, conformity, and emotional suppression • The difference between sympathy and true empathy • Why self-help doesn’t need to be sanctimonious, heavy, or “airy” • What actually happens when you stop outsourcing your worth • How to rewire your internal operating system for joy, clarity, and self-leadership If traditional spirituality has ever felt too fluffy, too serious, or just too disconnected from real life… this conversation is your invitation to wake up and laugh on the way. If this resonates, be sure to like, subscribe, and share — let’s get more people off airplane mode. When Source does not call the qualified, it qualifies the called. Justin L. Shaw is a mystical comedian, Spiritual Sherpa, author, and a Sourcerer passionate about empowering people to reclaim their self-worth and manifest their highest potential. Following a long battle with substance abuse, PTSD, depression and anxiety disorders, Justin, a former stand-up comedian, experienced firsthand the redeeming power of Source energy after an incredible experience he will never forget. A little bit Deepak and a little bit Tupac with a sharp comedic edge, Justin L. Shaw challenges the status quo and empowers people to wake up and live their truth with his new book Sourcery 101: 13 Rungs to a Higher Elevation of Consciousness, a new system designed for Sourcing a spiritual revolution.http://www.awakenthesourcerer.comhttp://www.instagram.com/Sourcerer_13 This podcast dives deep into real, raw topics—think vulnerability, triggers, and childhood trauma. But just so we're super clear: I’m not a licensed therapist, mental health professional, or anything close. I’m just a human sharing stories, lessons, and life hacks based on personal experience and a whole lot of curiosity. So, while you might find some golden nuggets here, this is not therapy and should never replace professional mental health care. If you or someone you love is going through it, please—seriously—reach out to a licensed therapist or healthcare provider. You deserve the real deal. Need Help Now?Here are a few amazing resources: · 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (U.S.): Call or text 988· NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or nami.org/help· Therapy Directory: psychologytoday.com· Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 The opinions expressed on this show are ours and ours alone—no official organizations are responsible for what we say (or how much we overshare).