Conscious Life Expo 2025 Recap
David Trotter is the founder and publisher of Awakened Magazine with over 25 years of experience helping people in the areas of healing, spirituality, and leadership. He is the author of a dozen books including Empowered to Rise and Superconscious Conversations, producer/director of four feature films on important social issues, and a Certified Breathwork and Guided Meditation Facilitator.
Attending Conscious Life Expo 2025 was like stepping into a giant reunion of cosmic brothers and sisters—people devoted to expanding consciousness and encouraging one another on this shared journey of awakening. As the publisher of Awakened Magazine, I love diving into these spaces where everyone is focused on exploring the latest in mindfulness, spirituality, and personal transformation.
One of the best parts of the weekend? Catching up with some of the amazing guests from the Awakened Magazine Podcast. It was so good to see Jerry Sargeant, Gail Lynn, Sylvie Sterling, Zack Zublena, Oracle Maureen, Livia Devi, Gretta Chamberlain, Toni Ghazi, and Hans Dietrich in person. Somehow, I missed seeing Master Clarice Chan! Plus, I got to meet contributors to our print edition including Tracee Dunblazier, Grace Mosgeller, Suzanne Ross, Irina Naam, Cheyanne Gada-Walker, Debbie Solaris, and Maureen St. Germain. These incredible individuals are doing powerful work in healing, channeling, and consciousness expansion, and seeing them thrive was incredibly inspiring.
Of course, making new connections was just as exciting. A major highlight for me was interviewing David Wolfe—yes, THE David Wolfe! His wisdom on holistic health and longevity is next-level, and I can’t wait to share our conversation on the podcast soon.
Speaking of upcoming episodes, we have some truly exciting guests lined up. I had the chance to connect with Darryl Anka / Bashar, Elizabeth April, Shaman Durek, and Wendy Kennedy. Each of them brings such a unique perspective on awakening and transformation, and I know their insights are going to deeply resonate with our listeners in the coming months!
Another major highlight of the event was debuting the first printed edition of Awakened Magazine with Jerry Sargeant on the cover! It was so fun to see thousands of people walking around with Awakened Magazine in their hands. The response was overwhelming! It was heartwarming to hear people comment on the quality of the magazine, the beauty of the layout, and the inspirational articles and interviews. Seeing our vision come to life in print and in the hands of so many like-minded souls was truly a surreal and fulfilling moment. (Great job, Awakened Magazine team!)
But beyond the big names and mind-altering presentations, what really made this event special was the overwhelming sense of community. There’s something magical about being surrounded by people who just get you—who are also on this journey of awakening and personal evolution. Whether it was deep conversations in the hallways, panel discussions that sparked new ideas, or feeling the profound sacredness of a channelled message, you could feel that sense of belonging and shared purpose everywhere.
Livia Devi – Conscious Life Expo
Conscious Life Expo reminded me why we do this work—to lift each other up. Awakening isn’t a solo journey; it’s something we do together. And as Awakened Magazine continues to highlight the voices of conscious leaders, healers, and teachers, I feel more inspired than ever to keep building this incredible community.
Congratulations to Robert Quicksilver, Kristine Augustyn, Otto Martin, and the entire team at Conscious Life Expo for an incredible job putting together such a powerful event! Thank you for giving us the opportunity to introduce Awakened Magazine to thousands of people while simultaneously amplifying the voices of so many leaders, healers, and speakers.
Leaving the Expo, my heart was full (but my feet were killing me!) This wasn’t just an annual event—it was an experience of connection, transformation, and deep gratitude. And honestly, I can’t wait to do it all over again next year!
Seeing our vision come to life in print and in the hands of so many like-minded souls was truly a surreal and fulfilling moment.
David Trotter is the founder and publisher of Awakened Magazine, and he is passionate about amplifying the voices of conscious leaders, healers, and coaches. He is the author of a dozen books including Empowered to Rise and Superconscious Conversations and the producer / director of four award-winning feature films on important social issues.
Early in his career, he invested a decade of his life as a pastor before transitioning out of full-time ministry and experiencing the freedom of a more inclusive spirituality. David earned a BA in Pastoral Ministries and MA (abt) in Church Leadership from Vanguard University (Costa Mesa, CA) as well as an MA in Cross Cultural Studies from Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, CA). He is also Certified Breathwork and Guided Meditation Facilitator and regularly leads classes at Behind the Lids Healing Collective.
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