When Everything Breaks Open: A No-Nonsense Guide to Surviving the Chaos of a Spiritual Awakening

by Christina Lopes

A transformative journey through the six phases of spiritual awakening, offering practical tools to heal trauma, manage energy, and empower empaths.

This book serves as your companion on the journey through spiritual awakening, offering a clear framework to help you heal, grow, and step into your highest potential. Christina Lopes, integrative healer and teacher known for her YouTube channel "Heart Alchemist," guides you through the six phases of spiritual awakening, providing accessible insights and practical tools to navigate challenges like energetic upgrades (or "ascension"), emotional sensitivity, and trauma healing.

Whether you're new to spirituality or an experienced seeker, Christina's robust toolkit is designed to support you through moments of confusion and anxiety, empowering you to embrace the highs and lows of your spiritual journey with confidence and clarity. Having served thousands through her YouTube channel and coaching, Christina deeply understands the destabilizing nature of awakening and offers the guidance you need to manage your energy, create healthy boundaries, and navigate the complexities of being an empath in the modern world.

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Expected publication March 31, 2026

About the author

Energy healer and channel Christina Lopes was born in California but raised in Portugal's breathtaking Azores Islands. Educated in the United States, she spent almost a decade working as a pediatric physical therapist in New York City and Washington, DC, before a significant life event triggered her "awakening". Over the course of a year and a half, Christina experienced profound inner transformation and opened a previously closed door to her ability to communicate with Spirit.

Christina's newly released book, "Over the Edge: How One Woman Learned to Channel the Universe", is the first in a series.

Christina holds a Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy (PT, DPT) from New York University, and a Master's Degree in Public Health (MPH) from John's Hopkins University.

She currently resides amongst trees in Portugal.