Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine

Join Bertena for a gentle Yoga Nidra practice created for International Week of Yoga. Yoga Nidra, often called yogic sleep, is a guided practice of conscious rest that supports deep relaxation, nervous system care, spiritual connection, and coming home to the body. This practice is perfect for beginners, spiritual seekers, anyone who feels like they “can’t meditate,” or anyone needing rest, peace,...

Welcome to Day 3 of International Week of Yoga: Movement, Meditation, Spirit & the Divine Feminine . In this episode, we explore the 8 limbs of yoga from Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras and how they offer a spiritual map for daily living. Many people think of yoga as physical postures or stretching, but the 8 limbs remind us that yoga is a complete path involving ethics, personal practice, posture, br...

Welcome to Day 2 of International Week of Yoga: Movement, Meditation, Spirit & the Divine Feminine . In this episode, we take a gentle and approachable journey through the history of yoga. Yoga is often seen today as stretching, exercise, or physical movement, but its roots are much deeper. Yoga began in ancient India as a spiritual, philosophical, meditative, and embodied path connected to se...

Welcome to Day 1 of International Week of Yoga: Movement, Meditation, Spirit & the Divine Feminine . In this opening episode, we begin with one of the most important questions: What is yoga? Yoga is often seen in modern culture as stretching, fitness, flexibility, or physical exercise. But the deeper meaning of yoga is much more sacred and expansive. The word yoga is often translated as union,...

Welcome to this special teaser episode for International Week of Yoga: Movement, Meditation, Spirit & the Divine Feminine , an 8-day podcast series created to celebrate International Day of Yoga and explore yoga as so much more than physical movement. In this series, we will look at yoga as a sacred path of healing, self-awareness, breath, devotion, meditation, and spiritual connection. Yoga i...

Episode 109: Podcasting for Your Spiritual Business with Kim Parkinson — How Spiritual Entrepreneurs Can Grow Their Audience, Share Their Message, and Build Soul-Aligned Visibility In this episode of Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine , Bertena welcomes Kim Parkinson of KP Creative Media , Certified Podcast Growth Coach, Producer, Speaker, and host of Podcasting for Your Spiritual...

Journey into the sacred temple of Bastet, the ancient Egyptian goddess of protection, intuition, joy, and sacred feminine power. In this guided meditation, you'll connect with the beloved cat goddess to receive her wisdom, blessings, and messages for your spiritual path. Bastet teaches us how to balance strength with compassion, establish healthy boundaries, trust our intuition, and embrace our au...

What happens when Reiki becomes more than a healing technique and begins transforming the way you experience life? In this episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine , Bertena explores the deeper spiritual journey of Reiki Level 2 and how it can expand your healing gifts, intuition, and connection to Divine Feminine wisdom. Discover why many Reiki practitioners consider Rei...

Have you ever wanted to understand astrology but felt overwhelmed by birth charts, planetary placements, houses, retrogrades, and zodiac signs? In this enlightening episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine , Bertena sits down with astrologer and writer Gabby from Cosmically Distracted to explore astrology in a way that is approachable, practical, and easy to understand. W...

In this deep and thought-provoking episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine , Bertena explores the powerful differences between spirituality and religion, the truths and misconceptions surrounding Wicca and witchcraft, and the evolving role of the witch versus the priestess in modern spiritual practice. This episode is designed for seekers, healers, mystics, and curious s...

In this deeply transformative episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine , Bertena sits down with spiritual healer and regression practitioner Leslie Martin of Music City Healing to explore past life regression, Akashic Records, subconscious healing, Divine Feminine awakening, and soul-level transformation. Leslie shares her powerful personal awakening story that began afte...

What is psychic development really? Is intuition something everyone has? What are “The Clairs,” and how do they connect to spiritual awakening and the Divine Feminine? In this deeply personal and empowering episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine , Bertena explores psychic development from a grounded, intuitive, and spiritually supportive perspective. This episode is des...

Mother’s Day is more than a holiday—it is a sacred invitation to reconnect with the Divine Feminine, nurturing energy, and spiritual self-care within and around us. In this deeply reflective episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine , we explore the true spiritual meaning of Mother’s Day , including its origins, ancient goddess connections, and how “mother energy” exists b...

In this deeply soulful and storytelling-rich episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine , I sit down with Leetta from Granny’s Grimoire 13 for a powerful conversation on Appalachian folk magic, ancestral wisdom, and the Divine Feminine . Together, we explore the lived traditions of granny magic , the quiet spiritual practices passed down through generations in the Appalachi...

Welcome to a very special milestone episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine. This is Episode 100 —and in this deeply reflective and empowering episode, we pause, honor how far you’ve come, and gently step into your next chapter with clarity, confidence, and trust. If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re “behind” in life… this episode is here to remind y...

Tea Leaf Reading Explained: History, Symbols & Spiritual Messages Have you ever wondered what your tea leaves are trying to tell you? In this episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine , we explore the ancient practice of tea leaf reading (tasseography) —a powerful form of divination that reveals insight, clarity, and intuitive guidance through the patterns left in your...

If you’ve been feeling called to energy healing, Reiki, or a deeper connection with yourself, this episode is your invitation to begin. In this powerful and heart-centered episode, Bertena explores what Reiki 1 self-healing truly is, why becoming certified can transform your relationship with your energy, and how this work supports your spiritual awakening and Priestess path. Reiki is more than a...

There is a deeper story of Mary Magdalene—one that has been hidden beneath centuries of distortion, silence, and misunderstanding. In this episode of The Spiritual Sanctuary , we move beyond the version we were taught and step into the truth of Magdalene as a teacher, healer, and priestess of the Divine Feminine . This is not just a historical exploration… This is a remembrance . Together, we expl...

There is a softer way to live… and this month, we are exploring it together. Join us for a free Spiritual Book Club for Women on Thursday, April 23 from 7:00–8:00 PM (Zoom) as we dive into the powerful and heart-centered book: Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want by Courtney Carver ✨ This is more than a book discussion—it is a sacred pause. A moment to breathe, refl...

Discover the ancient spiritual meaning of Ostara, the Spring Equinox, and the goddess Eostre , the divine feminine archetype of renewal, fertility, and rebirth. In this deep and immersive episode, we explore the pagan origins of Ostara, the symbolism of eggs and rabbits, fertility traditions, sacred feminine mythology, and the spiritual awakening that occurs during the Spring Equinox . Learn how a...

From Dream to Calling: Building a Spiritual Business What does it really take to build a spiritual business? In this deeply personal episode of Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine , Bertena shares the real story behind her journey into spiritual entrepreneurship — a path that began as a dream, stopped and restarted multiple times, and eventually grew into a thriving spiritual pract...

What is the difference between Shakti energy, chakras, and Kundalini energy ? Are they the same thing? Is Kundalini awakening dangerous? Do chakras “open”? What does Shakti actually mean? In this episode of Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine , Bertena breaks down these commonly misunderstood spiritual concepts in a clear, grounded, and beginner-friendly way. No fear-based language...

If you’ve ever wondered how to strengthen your intuition, how to trust your inner voice, or whether your intuition is even real — this episode is for you. In this two-hour deep dive, priestess, professor, and spiritual teacher Bertena explores 7 practical spiritual practices that actually work to help you develop intuition in grounded, embodied ways. You’ll learn: What intuition really is (and wha...

Is spiritual growth supposed to feel structured… or fluid? In this deeply personal episode of Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine , Bertena shares how all of her offerings — Somatic Yoga, Reiki, Chakra Balancing, Tarot & Oracle, Goddess Studies, Priestess Training, Ribbon Dancing, Meditation, Journaling, private mentorship, and Divine Feminine Zoom circles — are not separate pr...

Are you feeling emotional, exhausted, reflective, or like something in your life is quietly ending? You may be experiencing the final karmic shedding of the Year of the Snake . In this deeply reflective episode of Spiritual Sanctuary: Wisdom for the Divine Feminine , we explore the spiritual meaning of the Snake year, karmic closure, and the powerful arrival of the Fire Horse on February 17 . The...