From 9/11 Survivor to Spiritual Healer: Mikaila Cruz on Trauma, Growth & 5D Consciousness

In this deeply moving episode of Hey, Soul Sister, hosts Sherry Brown and Whitly Jane sit down with Mikaila Cruz, a 9/11 survivor, yoga and meditation teacher, best-selling author, and entrepreneur from New York City. Mikaila shares her harrowing experience on that fateful day, how it shaped her perspective on life, and the healing journey that followed. She opens up about honoring lost friends, overcoming trauma, and using mindfulness to find peace in the present moment.

Through yoga, meditation, and manifestation, Mikaila has transformed her pain into purpose, helping others navigate their own emotional baggage and embrace identity shifts that lead to higher consciousness. She discusses the importance of surrender, self-awareness, and moving beyond fear, shifting from 3D to 5D consciousness to find true inner peace.

If you're on a journey of personal growth, healing, or spiritual awakening, this conversation will inspire you to let go, trust the process, and embrace the power of presence.

✨ Topics We Cover:

• Mikaila’s life before and after 9/11
• Healing from trauma through yoga and meditation
• The power of surrender and letting go
• Manifestation, intuition, and identity shifts
• 5D consciousness and spiritual awakening
• Living in the present moment for ultimate peace and clarity

🌿 Listen now and be inspired to transform your pain into power!

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About Mikaila Cruz:
Mikaila Cruz is a yoga and meditation teacher, best-selling author, and entrepreneur from New York City. She blends the Eight Limbs of Yoga with alignment-based movement, creating a transformative and accessible practice for all levels. As a voice for humanity’s evolutionary movement, Mikaila is passionate about guiding others toward healing, mindfulness, and personal empowerment.

She is a best-selling co-author of Pursuing Your Destiny and has been featured as an expert on major networks including CNN, NBC, BBC, FOX, and Huffington Post. With a mission to inspire others to step into their fullest potential, she offers guidance on yoga, meditation, manifestation, and self-growth.

🌎 Website: TheEmpowermentWithin.com
 📲 Instagram: @mikaila_nyc
 🐦 Twitter: @mikaila