What Happens After Awakening? Insights From a Former Buddhist Monk with Steven Lane

What happens after a spiritual awakening? Many people imagine awakening as the end of the journey — a permanent state of clarity, wisdom, and freedom. But for Steven Lane, a spontaneous awakening in his mid-twenties was only the beginning. In this conversation, Steven shares the surprising reality that followed his awakening experience. Despite profound insights into the nature of reality, he discovered that old patterns, conditioning, and human limitations didn’t simply disappear. Wanting to understand what had opened within him, Steven spent seven years as a Buddhist monk before eventually returning to the world — building a family, studying psychotherapy and coaching, and developing an integrative approach to transformational work. In this episode, Jonathan Hermida and Steven explore the deeper arc of transformation: awakening, integration, and the ongoing work of becoming fully human. What we explore in this episode... 02:19 Before The Shift 02:38 Early Inner Calling 05:06 Rebel Years In Germany 08:13 Meditation Meets Hedonism 12:02 Psychic Warning Signs 15:59 Remove The Veil 19:39 Dreamlike Awakening Night 22:36 Integration And Aftermath 31:50 Monk Life And Tantra Drive 38:03 Cult Red Flags And Spain 41:48 Tara Wisdom And Healing 45:12 Leaving Robes And Marriage 46:29 Spiritual Bypassing Breakdown 47:32 Freedom and New Search 50:15 Angels and Healing Session 55:35 Dzogchen Homecoming 01:05:05 Koans and Cardiac Wakeup 01:15:04 Integration and Final Advice ___________________________ Learn More About Our Work at the Center: Website: https://www.centerfortransformational... ➡️ Download our Free Guide: "How to Make a Living as a Transformational Coach": https://web.centerfortransformational... Follow us on Socials: YouTube:    / @thedeepcoach   Instagram:   / thedeepcoach   💡 Please subscribe to get updates on the latest episodes. Thank you for listening!