The Awakening Coach
Lee Bladon(It’s pronounced: Blay-dun)
Me & My Journey
Hello… It’s great that you’re interested in learning more about me, my journey of healing and awakening, my books, and how I became The Awakening Coach.
Well, it all began in 2000, when I realised how shallow and unfulfilling my life was. I had no idea what to do about it, so I started reading books – hundreds of them over the next few years – to discover the meaning of life, the universe and everything. I learnt so much during that period, but it didn’t really change who I was. And I was still suffering from the generalised anxiety that had plagued me for almost 20 years.
Then one day, it dawned on me… If I wanted deep transformational change, I needed to go deeper into my consciousness, because I couldn’t think my way to enlightenment and wellbeing. I know it sounds obvious now, but it wasn’t then.
I realised that had to get out of my head and feel down into my heart (where emotions live) and into my belly (where repressed emotions are buried), and that’s when the real changes began. When I started feeling into my “stuff” instead of just thinking about it, it all started to unpack, heal and reintegrate. I began to feel whole, happy and fulfilled, instead of anxious, insecure and flat. I was transforming, and so was my life!
My baseline level of happiness and fulfilment increased from 4/10 to 8/10, and my anxiety faded away as I worked through my stuff and discovered who I really was. Along the way, I realised that psychology and spirituality are just different frequencies of consciousness, and that inner work isn’t always easy, but it’s nowhere near as scary or painful as I thought.
Over the years, I have studied Spiritual Coaching, Holistic Counselling, the InCorr Method, the Diamond Approach, Internal Family Systems, Hakomi, Psychosynthesis, Mindfulness, the Enneagram, Spinal Energetics and Energy Healing, and I draw on all of it in my work.
I have also developed a strong empathic connection that allows me to sense energetic and emotional imbalances in other people. It enables me to feel into my client’s issues, and assist with their healing and transformation in ways other coaches and therapists can’t. It’s a natural ability that we all possess to some degree, but mine has become very sensitive through years of clearing and refining my own consciousness, and practising on hundreds of people.
In 2005, I started writing my first book, The Science of Spirituality, and published it in 2007. My second book, Awakening to Wholeness, was written and published in 2012. And I’ve been helping people with self-discovery, emotional healing and spiritual awakening since 2017.
In 2024, I noticed that more and more clients were coming to me for help with spiritual awakening, and that anxiety was often the thing that got them onto the spiritual path in the first place (as it was with me). So, I decided to specialise and become The Awakening Coach – combining deep psychological healing and spiritual awakening.
How can The Awakening Coach help me?
I can help you to transform your life by healing your emotional wounds, breaking free from old patterns, and awakening to your true authentic self. I use my own unique blend of somatic (body-centred) inquiry, depth psychology and nondual presence as we journey inwardly together to gradually free you from everything you aren’t and awaken to all that you are.
What is your approach to healing and awakening?
I call it somatic inquiry or embodied inquiry, which involves feeling into your body, energetically and emotionally, to gain access to information that your mind isn’t yet consciously aware of. Cognitive approaches, such as CBT and talk therapy, can only work with the thoughts, memories and patterns that your conscious mind is already aware of. So, their effectiveness is limited because they rely on limited information. Hypnotherapy and NLP focus on symptom relief, which is like plastering over the underlying root cause. The psychological material that you need to access to heal and awaken, is buried deep within your body (subconscious), so working somatically is, in my view, the only truly effective approach.
What makes The Awakening Coach different?
In addition to my highly specialised training, unique approach, and years of experience, I have developed a nondual, empathic connection that allows me to sense what’s happening within my clients – somatically and emotionally. It enables me to feel into their issues, and assist with their healing and transformation in ways most other coaches and therapists can’t. I have studied psychology, spirituality and esoterics for 25 years and have been doing inner work for 15 years, so I have walked the path myself and know the “terrain” like the back of my hand.
What is it like to heal and awaken?
Healing liberates the parts of our consciousness that are wounded and conditioned, and re-integrates them back into the wholeness of our being. This ongoing process gradually shifts our identity from ego (our wounded, deficient, conditioned, conceptual, separate sense of self) to essence (the liberated, unconditioned, authentic, integrated, wholeness of our true nature). Enlightenment becomes possible when we have more liberated essence (soul) than conditioned essence (ego), i.e. 51% to 49%. But enlightenment isn’t the end of our journey because the rest of our ego still needs to be dissolved and re-integrated. And there are even subtler aspects of our consciousness waiting to be discovered, e.g. emptiness, spirit, totality and beyond.
My Books
I am the author of two powerful books on spirituality and personal transformation: The Science of Spirituality and Awakening to Wholeness. They have guided thousands of people around the world on their journeys of self-discovery, emotional healing and spiritual awakening. Written in a clear and practical style, they bridge the gap between psychology, science and spirituality. Whether you want to learn about the nature of reality and the meaning of life, or to realise your true authentic essence, these books offer insights and practices that can truly change your life. Large sections of each book are available to read for FREE – simply click the buttons below to discover more.
The Science of Spirituality
A ground-breaking book that integrates the individual systems of science, psychology, philosophy, spirituality and religion into a unified system that describes the multi-dimensional nature of man and the universe. It explains the science behind religious, spiritual and new-age belief systems, and sheds light on some common misconceptions.
Awakening to Wholeness
This life-changing book clearly and comprehensively describes the dynamics of human consciousness, ego-development, psychological healing, personal development and spiritual growth. It also includes a range of powerful transformational tools, techniques and practices that can help you to heal, grow, awaken and thrive.
Free Resources for Healing & Awakening
I’ve created two free downloadable ebooks to support you on your journey of self-discovery, emotional healing and spiritual awakening. These practical resources are valuable starting points if you want to discover how your particular personality type works, and how to prepare your nervous system for healing and awakening.
Prepare Your Nervous System
Your nervous system doesn’t just govern how you experience stress, emotions and everyday challenges, it also governs how quickly you can heal, grow and awaken. This free 10-page PDF booklet contains 14 simple exercises that can help you to develop your mind-body connection, build emotional capacity and resilience, and reduce anxiety and panic. It’s perfect preparation for anyone who’s embarking on an inner journey of healing, growth and awakening.
The Enneagram
The Enneagram (any-a-gram) is a system of nine personality types that combines ancient wisdom with modern psychology. It’s a practical yet profound tool for gaining deeper insight into yourself and others, revealing the underlying patterns that shape thoughts, emotions and behaviours. This free 60-page PDF ebook is an ideal starting point for anyone interested in self-awareness, personal growth or spiritual awakening.