In this episode, I sit down with Nina Mongendre—author, guide, and family constellations practitioner—for a deeply spiritual and nourishing conversation on inner child healing, ancestral connection, and reimagining the healing journey through archetypal wisdom.

Nina shares her path from Kundalini yoga teacher and spiritual seeker to integrating shamanic practices, constellation work, and ancestral healing in a more embodied, emotionally attuned way. We discuss her forthcoming book Reclaiming Your Inner Child: A Journey of Childhood and Ancestral Healing, and how the journey of self-mothering begins with reuniting with the parts of ourselves we’ve left behind.

From creating her oracle deck to guiding others through “The Chamber of the Mother,” Nina’s work is a loving invitation to approach our pain with reverence, creativity, and compassion.

You’ll also hear about:

• (00:55) Nina’s background and upcoming book Reclaiming Your Inner Child
• (05:20) Her personal journey through spiritual dogma and rediscovering embodiment
• (12:40) The importance of emotional honesty and working with grief
• (18:10) Family constellations and the power of witnessing our inner child
• (25:30) How to approach healing safely and creatively through symbolism and objects
• (31:45) Archetypes of the Magical Child, Divine Child, and historical inner child
• (36:50) The “Chamber of the Mother” as a sacred, liminal space for healing
• (41:00) Rethinking the Hero’s Journey and embracing the wisdom of our shadow

Nina reminds us that true healing isn’t about bypassing or perfection—it’s about remembering who we are, creating sacred containers for change, and meeting our inner children with awe and tenderness.

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