Sacred Rite Podcast

In this episode of  Sacred Rite , Amber sits in conversation with sisters Rosie and Pearl to explore the timeless and essential practice of women gathering in circle — what it means, why it matters, and how it serves as a pathway back to belonging. For generations, women have gathered around fires and kitchen tables to share stories, witness each other’s lives, and tend the threads of community. T...

As autumn deepens and the earth turns toward decay, we are reminded that death is not the end, but an essential movement in the great cycle of life. In this episode, death worker  Madeline McCauley  joins Amber to explore death as a continuation of connection — a return, a transformation, a sacred act of belonging. Together they speak to the beauty in degeneration, the paradox of wellness culture,...

Episode 10 · Songs of the Mountains, Medicines of the Earth In this episode of Sacred Rite , Amber sits down with herbalist and founder of Mountain Song , Mary McCallum. Together they explore what it means to walk the plant path with integrity, live in reciprocity with the land, and cycle our resources back into our communities. Mary shares her journey from personal healing to becoming a clinical...

In this powerful episode, Amber sits down with birth doula, mama circle facilitator, and author Carson Meyer to explore what it truly means to grow together — in birth, in motherhood, and in community. Carson shares insights from her new book Growing Together and her virtual circle series that support women in preparing for birth from a deeply embodied, intuitive place. Together, they unravel the...

In this heart-opening episode, tea guide Mina Lee shares the sacred art of Tea Ceremony as a path of love, presence, and connection to the Dao. Rooted in ancient Chinese tradition, Mina’s practice reminds us that tea is more than a drink—it is a living wisdom, a spiritual teacher, and a ritual of remembrance. We explore the deeper meaning of working with tea ceremonially, the importance of how tea...

In this episode of Sacred Rite , Amber Young welcomes Owen Lindsay — regenerative farmer, wild seed steward, and the gardener behind the herbal apothecary Mythic Medicine. Owen shares his journey into land-based living, the wisdom of hugelkultur, and the essential connection between soil minerals, plant vitality, and human health. We explore the power of wild seeds, the art of growing for medicine...

In this episode of the Sacred Rite Podcast, we sit down with Sparrow, the heart and hands behind Sparrow Clothing Company, a small-batch clothing brand rooted in ancestral wisdom, sustainability, and sacred slow fashion. Together, we explore what it means to make clothing with intention—from seed to stitch—and why the clothes we wear matter more than we think. We trace the journey of fast fashion...

In this episode of Sacred Rite , I speak with Teresa Angeles, educator, mother of six, and author of The Montessori Home and Beyond . Together, we explore how parents can bring the wisdom of the Montessori method into their everyday lives—no classroom required. We dive into what makes Montessori different from traditional education models, why the first six years of life are so crucial, and how pa...

Episode 4 – Sacred Rite Podcast 🎙️ “Tending the Future: Food Forests, Perennial Gardening & Permaculture in Practice” with Brandon Dean of Healthy Homestead Design How do we design landscapes that feed not just our bodies, but our ecosystems, communities, and spirits? In this episode, I’m joined by Brandon Dean , founder of Healthy Homestead Design , a regenerative land design company rooted i...

Episode 3 – Ayurvedic Spring Renewal: Detoxing Rituals for Balance & Rejuvenation with Ayurvedic Doctor Sarah Kruse As the earth begins to awaken from winter’s slumber, spring invites us to lighten, cleanse, and renew. In this nourishing episode, Ayurvedic Doctor Sarah Kruse joins Amber to explore how the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda can guide us through this seasonal shift with intention and vi...

What does it really mean to come of age? Across cultures, rites of passage once marked the sacred transition into adulthood—guiding young people through challenge, initiation, and community support. But in today’s world, these traditions have been lost, leaving many to seek validation through risk-taking and unhealthy behaviors. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Nicky Wilkes to explore why...

Your dental health could be the missing piece to your overall well-being. In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, Cassidy shares her personal journey of discovering the hidden dangers of root canals and how they may be silently impacting our health. Through research, experience, and holistic healing, we explore the crucial connection between oral infections and chronic illness - empowerin...