The Path of IX - Walking With our Shadow

Has our desire for safety and predictability left us without creativity, without wildness, and without a taste for diversity? If so, how did we get here and what can be done about it? What steps can you take in your own life to embrace diversity?    On today's episode I invite you into a conversation around biodiversity in the world, in nature, and in yourself. I'll look at how systems and rules a...

Ever taken a shortcut? That faster, easier way to get from one place to another. We look for them all the time in this world where there is pressure to do more, accomplish more, and work faster. We look for shortcuts in relationships and in conversations as we operate from survival mode. But how can you slow it down, reject the urgency, and live within the limits of your compassion?   In continuin...

We hear a lot that 'life is sacred,' but is it ever applied to something other than the human experience? What about the plant kingdom? What about the animal kingdom? These lives are just as sacred. But how can we honor them? And how can we connect with them with permission?    Today, I welcome Jacky Bueno into Circle. She joins us as an energy intuitive healer, reiki master teacher, and cacao kee...

Beauty can inspire us. It can evoke a reaction within us and it can bring us to our knees. What steps are you taking to defend the beauty in the world, in nature, and in yourself?     As we enter into Circle today, join me for an exploration of beauty and the defense that beauty can offer you. This topic was inspired by a recent series I watched and it's one that has been stirring within me since....

Are you comfortable riding the wave and allowing things to fail, allowing your humanity to be present? Or do you crave certainty? Do you seek out a sure thing? Are you looking for the "right" way?   We're constantly bombarded with messages and promises of certainty from religion, from products, even programs, telling us this is the right way to do this or that. But we don't live in a controlled en...

How can you connect to the story of your past, your ancestry, the beings you carry with you in your DNA? And how can you love yourself and accept yourself just as you are on your path to radical self-love?    As we enter into Circle today, we'll connect to the cycle of our breath, we'll connect to our bones, and we'll connect to the stories they hold, the story of who we are. Many spiritual circle...

How can you be the medicine? How can you reject what the modern world has taught you and, instead, find what you need within yourself? Are you struggling to understand what this phrase even means or where to start? Then join me today for an exploration of this concept of medicine. Together, we'll consider how our modern society is attempting to extract it without acknowledgement and how you can st...

What does amazing grace mean to you? Maybe you know the famous song, or maybe you have a Judeo-Christian view of grace - but, did you know that grace is more than these human-centric definitions? I welcome you this week to be held in Circleness as we explore what grace can actually be, how to expand beyond the limitations of human-centric experiences, and what the spontaneity of energía de gracia...

How did we get here? If you've ever wondered why things are the way they are, it's time to take a look back. It's time to stop and consider the history of the land you live on and examine the culture that surrounds you. Today's episode presents an exploration of information and access, of history and how it shapes our present. It's not about guilt or shame. It's about knowledge and recognition. If...

How has motherhood touched you? What wounds do you carry with you? If you're a mother, what expectations have you accepted from society that do not align with who you are? What about as a child? We all have mother wounds that need healing.    As we sit in Circle today, we will consider the mother wounds that we carry as individuals, as a community, and as a culture. We will look to the animal king...

What does compassion look like and how does it differ from empathy? How can you show up with divine compassion for others, not assuming their stories, but simply asking and witnessing who they are? We all have the right to be. Today, I come to you from Navajo Nation, reflecting on the history of this land and its people, and it is heavy. Join me as we consider divine compassion and how we can grow...

How can you continue to grow and adapt through the trauma and drama you have faced?   How can you measure progress to include the work that is internal? How can you learn to thrive in a multitude of environments and conditions?   As we enter into Circle today to learn and stay curious, I invite you to join me as we sit with our friend, Aspen. We'll consider the lessons they teach us and the wisdom...

"Be present." "Practice mindfulness." We've all heard these messages and we interpret them in our own way. Maybe you've read a book on the topic or taken a quiz in an effort to be mindful in your life. Maybe it's a new concept for you that's calling you in. As I welcome you into Circle today, I invite you to join me for a further exploration of the now and the present. We'll use our bodies to conn...

Are you feeling stuck in your habits or in the stories that are within you? Are you wanting a shift but not sure how to start? Today, I invite you into Circle as we make small shifts together. A change in perspective helps us change how we see the world, how we see ourselves, and other beings. As we approach a changing of seasons, it's a natural time to reset and to adjust our perspective. Join me...

Are you ready to meet yourself for all that you are? Are you willing to sit with yourself and discover the parts that you've gotten good at hiding, the parts that are resistant to change? It's not about defining yourself or fitting into the boxes that others have designed for you. The Jaguar Circle is about being you and giving a voice to your body, your essence, your mind, each part of you. Today...

Have you heard about the new love language? It's 'to be known'. This echoes the message of radical self love that we talk about often within this community and on this week's episode I'm diving into this idea of love languages, but it's not what you think. I'm expanding the conversation to include the many other kingdoms on this planet. How can we be in relationship with the wind, the sea, and the...

Are you living or are you dying? It's either one or the other as today's guest will share. There is no stagnation. Today, I sit down with a cacao keeper, an energy intuitive healer, and a reiki master teacher. She is a love ambassador coming from an unbroken lineage of curanderismo. I welcome my dear friend, Jacky. She joins us from West Texas, the land of "bigger and better" to discuss consumeris...

It's easy these days to feel overwhelmed. It's easy to want to retreat and reclaim some private space. But what can these feelings tell us about ourselves? As we settle into Circle today, we'll observe our energy, our responsibilities, and our self-care. We'll look at the balance of energy and question what needs adjusting and what needs reclaiming. We'll use illustrations and meditation to guide...

How can we find our truth in a world full of different belief systems, different ways of understanding the world, and different spiritual teachers? How can we connect to spirituality when none of these systems seem to fit just right? What we believe can go on to shape the way we see ourselves, our purpose in this world, and can influence how we connect to other people and other kingdoms. So to hel...

As the world around us speeds up, the act of slowing down becomes ever more important and necessary. It can be easy to get lost in the day to day shuffle, hustling to earn more, have more, and be more. But who says it has to be this way and is there any alternative? Today I welcome a guest who has walked the path of busyness and chosen an alternative route. Amber Keyes joins me today. Amber is a b...

How can we walk boundless and connected to ourselves, to humanity, and to earth with all its beings? What are the limits we place on ourselves? Where did these limits come from and can we move past them? Today, I'm honored to be joined by Wes Parrish. Wes is a storyteller with the art of listening and finding wisdom. Join us for an exciting conversation around recovering ancient truths, collaborat...

How can we untangle the webs that keep us stuck in the habits that no longer serve us? What can we do to move past survival mode and into a season of thriving? In this episode we will welcome in and learn from Grandmother Spider. Join us as we enter Circle humbly, ready to listen and learn the ways of this great teacher. Settle your mind, body, and essence as you seek to ground yourself to the roo...

What does it mean to TRULY walk in circleness? This is a recurring theme for me, and I'm excited to dive deeper into the idea of circleness and the value of simplicity with my very first guest Mixchelle Evans—a storyteller, writer, and the meditation & ceremonial guide behind heart.earth.drum. In this episode, Mixchelle shares the ways she invites circleness, the power of speaking & listening with...

How can we connect to the dead? What lessons can be learned from simply listening to those that have gone before us and the plants and animals that surround us? They all hold so much wisdom, perspective, and lessons that we need to know. In today's episode I welcome Perdita Finn. She's an author and a teacher. She's a visionary. Join us as we take this opportunity to slow down, reset, and dive int...

When was the last time you experienced joy? Do you remember what it felt like? So often we're told by voices outside ourselves what should bring us joy and what it should feel like within us. We can be convinced that joy is simply possessing, conquering, or succeeding, but it doesn't have to be. In today's episode I'm examining the concept of joy; how we can define it and what it means to experien...