In this blog post, we will dive into how Jonathan Labman transformed trauma into spiritual awakening—and how you can too.
Have you ever wondered if healing is actually possible for you?
Maybe you’re tired. Not just physically tired, but soul-weary. Burned out from chasing success, carrying emotional pain, or trying to be someone you’re not just to feel safe in the world.
If that’s you—you’re not alone.
And you need to hear Jonathan Labman’s story.
He’s Been Where You Are
Jonathan didn’t read about trauma in a book—he lived it. He survived childhood abuse, endured the psychological control of religious cults, and walked through years of emotional pain and disconnection. But through it all, something in him refused to give up.
Instead of staying stuck in the role of the victim, he became a seeker. Then a student. And eventually, a guide.
Today, Jonathan has helped thousands of people wake up—really wake up—to who they are beyond the pain, the conditioning, and the stories they’ve been told about their worth.
What Does It Actually Mean to Wake Up?
In a world full of spiritual buzzwords, “awakening” can feel vague. But Jonathan breaks it down beautifully.
Waking up, he says, is about returning to the part of you that was never broken to begin with. It’s remembering your wholeness, your humanity, your divinity.
It’s not about being perfect. It’s not about striving harder.
It’s about getting quiet enough to hear the truth beneath the noise.
“You are the divine in a body,” he says. “You just forgot.”
Healing Doesn’t Always Look Dramatic
One of the things Jonathan is passionate about is keeping things simple. His book, Being Human and Waking Up, doesn’t offer a 300-step process. Instead, it invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the basics:
- Feeling your emotions—without judgment
- Grounding yourself in the body, through breath and movement
- Learning to recognise when your thoughts are just old conditioning
- Cultivating stillness and presence
- Practising self-kindness, especially on hard days
These aren’t flashy tools. But they work. They’re the same practices Jonathan used to move from trauma to transformation. And they’ve helped countless others do the same.
The Trap of Burnout & The Lie of “More”
Jonathan also talks a lot about burnout—how it’s not just a physical thing, but a spiritual one. So many of us have been conditioned to believe that success means doing more, pushing harder, constantly striving.
But what if success looked like peace?
What if it felt like presence, clarity, and connection?
That’s what Jonathan helps people remember—and embody.
If You’re Struggling Right Now…
If you’re reading this and thinking, “I don’t even know where to begin,” take a breath. You don’t have to figure it all out at once.
Jonathan says healing starts with one honest moment of self-awareness. One deep breath. One small act of courage.
“If I can do it, you can do it.”
You are not too broken. You are not behind. You are not alone.
Final Thoughts
Jonathan Labman’s story isn’t just inspiring—it’s an invitation.
An invitation to stop pretending you’re okay when you’re not.
An invitation to stop fixing yourself and start finding yourself.
An invitation to wake up—not to someone else’s version of truth, but to your own.
And if that sounds like what your heart’s been craving…
Then maybe it’s time to start your own awakening.
Get to Know Jonathan Labman
Jonathan Labman is a spiritual awakening professional with over 24 years of experience. Thousands of people break free from abuse, anxiety, and stress with Jon’s help to achieve spiritual liberation! Jon himself is a survivor of childhood abuse and life in religious cults, making him uniquely empathetic and helpful for those battling with the aftereffects of abuse. Jon shares these experiences and his expertise through his column “Simply Awake” and his book “Being Human and Waking Up”. With a background in psychology, energy healing, and yoga, his mission is to help people master the basics of being human and achieve true liberation!
- 🖥 Website: simplyawake.com
- 📚 Being Human and Waking Up (available now)
- 📰 Read his column: Simply Awake
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