About Oneness junkie Podcast

In 1997, I first learned about the concept of Oneness through my all inclusive spiritual center, Unity of Houston. The principles of Unity, Love and Oneness resonated with me. Overtime, I began to hear the word Oneness used more and more, but it wasn't a mainstream word at this point.

Then in 2009, I was inspired to spread the concept of Oneness in a joyful, lite hearted way. From this, the Oneness junkie t-shirt was created. The idea was that individuals could wear the t-shirt while being an messenger for Oneness in their communities, and globally. My intention was that the t-shirt could sparks conversations by those curious enough to ask. To my excitement, the Oneness junkie t-shirt has traveled the Globe. In fact, Oneness junkies have been photographed on 5 of the 7 continents. Places like Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Peru, Columbia, Venezuela, Europe, all over the United States, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

Now it is 2021, and I am reigniting my desire to spread the message of Oneness globally via this podcast. The idea is to inspire the listeners to greater levels of self-awareness, and personal development. The ultimate goal of the Oneness junkie podcast is to create a more compassionate experience of our ourselves, neighbors and planet. I like to say, "When we heal ourselves, we heal the world. Compassion starts with you and me."

About the Host

Lydia Smith

CEO & Self Proclaimed ONENESS junkie

Hello, I am Lydia Smith- a self-proclaimed Oneness junkie and grateful for all the experiences and aspects of my life. I grew up in a traditional home with conservative values. I lived abroad, graduated from Texas A&M University, and tragically witnessed my sister’s death by suicide all before the age of 22. These experiences set me on a journey of a road less traveled and created a strong urge to uncover the meaning of my life. So, I began searching for a more empowered and enlightened sense of Self and spiritual fulfillment. My seeker’s journey began while reading the book Anatomy of the Spirit by Caroline Myss Ph.D and it really opened my mind. Shortly thereafter, I found a spiritual center, Unity of Houston, that supported the kind of spiritual growth and focus I needed. Over the next 20 years, my teachers were healers, practitioners, teachers and authors such as: Iyanla Vanzant- In the Meantime, Gary Zukav- The Seat of the Soul, Wayne Dyer, Marianne Williamson, Louise Hay, Gregg Braden, Bruce Lipton, Deepak Chopra, Christiane Northrup, Joe Dispenza, Abraham Hicks, Matt K Oprah Winfrey and so many others along the way.
This continuous journey to SELF has further revealed my gifts as an Empath, HSP (Highly Sensitive Person), Energy Reader, Connector, Communicator, and Healer. My corporate and entrepreneurial backgrounds have provided me with the tools to support getting the message out.

Today, I am guided to use my experience to spread the message of Oneness online with this podcast format. My hope is that my podcasts guests will introduce listeners … Read More