Spiritual Awakenings International
Online Conference 2025

"Spiritual Awakening: The Dawn of Expanded Consciousness"

40 outstanding speakers from 12 countries

Saturday & Sunday, June 7-8, 2025

AGENDA - SATURDAY
AGENDA - SUNDAY

Conference Agenda – Saturday

All times are Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). There will be a 15-minute break between events.

SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2025

10:30 AM EDT
Dana Taylor

Dana Taylor

At every moment, the sun is rising somewhere, symbolizing renewal, hope, and awakening. Like the ever-rising sun, our global spiritual awareness continues to expand. Dana Taylor leads a morning meditation on light and Oneness, celebrating the dawn of spiritual awakening at SAI Conference 2025.

11:00 AM EDT
David Lorimer

David Lorimer, MA

The rise of the Sacred Feminine is essential to restoring balance and shifting our culture from domination to partnership. As the Holy Sophia and Beloved Companion of Yeshua, Mary Magdalene was a wisdom teacher in her own right, as evidenced by Gnostic texts like The Gospel of Mary. It’s time to restore Mary Magdalene’s rightful place and co-create a culture of love, wisdom, truth, and beauty.

12:30 PM EDT

Efrat Shokef, PhD

Near-Death Experiences and Parenting: What NDEs Teach Us About Raising Children. After a fatal car crash and a Near-Death Experience (NDE), Efrat Shokef journeyed through recovery with one motivation—becoming her daughters’ mother. Join her to learn insights on sacred parenting, soul connections, and the deeper purpose of our role as parents.

Jose Lucas, STE experiencer

José Miranda Lucas, Lt-Colonel

Life Beyond Death: The (Ignored) Evidence. Since 1857, over 200 scientists have confirmed Allan Kardec’s findings on the immortality of the Spirit. Research on NDEs, OBEs, and reincarnation provides compelling evidence that life continues beyond death, challenging materialist beliefs.

Philip Wade, STE experiencer

Philip Wade, BSc (Hons)

Inner-standing Spiritually Transformative Experiences. STEs invite us toward self-realization by revealing the true source of all experience. Through inquiry and meditation, we dissolve mistaken identity with the body-mind and uncover inner peace. Philip’s talk offers a clear, compassionate path to deep understanding and transformation.

12:30 PM EDT
Ingrid Honkala, STE experiencer

Ingrid Honkala, PhD

Nunca se Trató de la Muerte, Sino de la Vida. Mis experiencias cercanas a la muerte no fueron un llamado a partir, sino a despertar plenamente a la vida. La luz divina no es externa; es mi esencia. Comprendí que soy alma, una extensión de Dios, y que vivir en amor, paz y compasión crea el cielo en la Tierra.

Francisco Valentin, STE experiencer

Francisco Valentin

Nunca Se Trató De La Muerte, Sino De La Vida. Hoy les hablaré sobre la experiencia que tuve con mi querida madre en su lecho de muerte y como esto me ayudó a comprender que nunca se trató de la muerte sino de la vida.

2:00 PM EDT

Emma Bragdon, PhD

Explore the ancient wisdom of Kundalini energy and its transformative power. Emma shares personal and collective experiences, connecting them to insights from sages and modern teachers. Learn how Kundalini moves through the body, expands consciousness, and how to navigate challenges like “Kundalini Psychosis.”

3:30 PM EDT
Katie Mottram

Katie Mottram

Is There Transformative Meaning in Madness? This inquiry explores how eight individuals diagnosed with ‘psychosis’ liberated themselves from their diagnosis. Themes include healing through acceptance rather than suppression, awakening to the transpersonal Self, and finding purpose in supporting others.

Colleen DeJoseph

Colleen DeJoseph, PhD

Psychiatric Misdiagnosis: When Anomalous Spiritual Experiences are Needlessly Pathologized. This talk explores the impact of misdiagnosing spiritual experiences as mental illness, drawing from doctoral research and survivor testimonies. We’ll examine alternative understandings and challenge the psychiatric labels that often misrepresent them.

Brent Spirit

Brent Spirit

Kundalini Awakening: A Global Phenomenon. Kundalini awakening is a universal spiritual experience found across cultures and traditions. This talk explores its presence in Sufism, Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, Yoga, and Zen, highlighting shared teachings and practices. Understanding these parallels deepens our collective human spiritual journey.

5:00 PM EDT
photo of Dr Yvonne Kason MD from Canada, President of Spiritual Awakenings International, author, researcher, STE and NDE Experiencer

Yvonne Kason, MD

Dr. Yvonne Kason will reveal new breakthroughs in understanding the afterlife and the nature of consciousness, as revealed through over 40 years of Near-Death Experience (NDE) research and her own 5 NDEs. She will describe key features of Near-Death Experiences & newest discoveries that show consciousness is expanding in the Great Awakening.

6:30 PM EDT
Stephen Chong

Stephen Paul Chong

The Laws of Heaven & Earth: A Quest for Buried Treasure. This talk explores the Laws of Heaven & Earth, offering wisdom to navigate spiritual awakening, healing, and the afterlife. Discover insights into heaven’s realms, find comfort in knowing loved ones are cared for, and gain practical guidance for a more meaningful life—now and beyond.

Kelly Curry

This Will Follow My Soul. In 1998, during surgery, Kelly Curry had a life-changing NDE, encountering radiant blue beings who emanated pure love. They revealed profound insights about the purpose of life and the power of thought, speech, and action in shaping reality. Kelly shares this wisdom to help us embrace love as the ultimate force for transformation.

Steven La Russa

Prepare to be captivated by Steven LaRussa’s story of a shared near-death experience with his wife. He will describe his NDE, including a telepathic exchange, hearing the voice of God, and the astonishing moment his wife spoke in different languages. Steven will also share why he believes this occurred: a direct consequence of fleeing his universal calling.

Donna Rebadow

Donna Rebadow, MS, L.Ac, CSMA

My NDE and What I Learned About “Choices.” A near-death experience after drowning in Lake Ontario revealed profound lessons on choices, surrender, and trust. In a conversation with the Creator, Donna encountered infinite love and was given a message to share. This talk explores how conscious choices can lead to deep healing and transformation.

8:00 PM EDT
Jeffrey Overall, PhD

Jeffrey Overall, PhD

Confusion and Integration Challenges in Kundalini Awakening. This study explores the experiences of 20 people who faced confusion and integration challenges after a Kundalini awakening. Findings show that difficulties arise from the intensity of the experience, lack of spiritual practice, and struggles blending new insights with daily life.

John Stone & Ron Meyer

John Stone, PhD, & Ronald Meyer

Dissolving the Boundaries Between Us: A New Approach to Mystical Experiences. Dr. John Stone and Ronald C. Meyer explore how ancient rituals, the Enlightenment Intensive, and the Lila Paradigm foster deep collective awareness. This talk presents a rapid method for accessing mystical states and embracing our shared boundless nature.

Jianing Wang

Beyond Matter: Awakening Experiences and Parental Choices in Shadow Education. This study explores how awakening experiences (AEs) influence Mainland Chinese parents’ decisions about shadow education (SE). By shifting from a competitive, neoliberal mindset to a post-materialistic perspective, AEs may reshape views on education and personal growth.

Kevin Lee, BSN, MSN, CRNA, APRN

Precipitation Mediumship: Art as Afterlife Communication. Can we receive a “postcard from heaven”? This talk explores Precipitation Mediumship—artistic expressions created by Spirit without human hands. Rev. Lee shares rare, profound examples from history, modern mediums, and his own séance experiences.

9:15 PM EDT

Catherine Chapey

Rev. Catherine Chapey guides a meditative journey through prayer, meditation, and music, opening the heart to the Divine. Awaken to the Inner Light of endless love, where peace, compassion, and oneness always reside. Deepen your connection to the infinite presence of Divine Love.

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