Dreaming In The Hollow

In the fourth episode in the series of intimate shares on my personal journey with individual plant spirits, I am excited to share Nettles (Urtica dioica) a plant ally that I had a strong shamanic experience with. Nettles is an incredible nutrient dense tonic and a wonderful wild edible. Just be sure to identify properly and wear gloves when harvesting as it is known to offer quite a sting to the skin.

In the intro I explain what a journey with a plant looks like and what comes of it. I then share my personal notes and experiences with you in the episode.

With each plant I work with, I create an in depth plant profile which I share with my patreon subscribers and supporters of the podcast at the Community tier level.

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I hope you enjoy these journeys as much as I do and that they bring you a bit of newfound information on the power of plant spirit medicine.

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In this episode I speak with Fearn Lickfield, owner and director of the Green Mountain Druid Order and School. The Green Mountain Druid Order (the GMDO) was created by Ivan McBeth and Fearn Lickfield and became active in the spring of 2006 when the first 3-year Druid Training started. Since then the Green Mountain Druid Training has started eight new trainings, with a break in 2011. The GMDO is based on 70 acres of land in Worcester, Vermont, called Dreamland, which consists of forest, ledge, meadow, a swimming pond, and amazing views. Facilities include a ceremonial space with a central fire pit, surrounded by a stone circle.

Fearn Lickfield is a Druid priestess, faery seer, earth diviner, temple tender, magical activist, geomancer, and gardener. She is the director and head teacher of The Green Mountain Druid School, chief of the Green Mountain Druid Order, and founder of Ecstatic Dance Vermont. She holds sacred space for community celebration and ceremony in honor of the earth and waters, the seasons, and for rites of passage. Fearn is the steward of Dreamland, a sanctuary and mystery school in Worcester Vermont.

Visit the School of Druidry at greenmountaindruidorder.org

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In the third episode in the series of intimate shares on my personal journey with individual plant spirits, I am excited to share Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) a plant ally of mine that I work with often for physical pain and when I need to feel grounded and resilient.  In the intro I explain what a journey with a plant looks like and what comes of it. I then share my personal notes and experiences with you in the episode. 

With each plant I work with, I create an in depth plant profile which I share with my patreon subscribers and supporters of the podcast at the Community tier level. 

I hope you enjoy these journeys as much as I do and that they bring you a bit of newfound information on the power of plant spirit medicine. 

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Katrina Coravos has been holding, facilitating, and leading large healing ceremonial events well beyond the many years I have known her. These ceremonies weave in cultures from all over the world and are often led by an elder trained in ancient ceremonial techniques and hosted by Katrina. In this episode I speak with Katrina about the importance of coming together in ceremony to receive and connect in community, and experience the somatic rooted experience of belonging we all long for whether we are aware of it or not. Katrina tells us more about her ongoing circles such as the Sisterhood of Staffs, The Forgiveness Circle, The European Roots Group, and The Earth's Rising Sons men's group which I love so much.

Find more about Katrina and her ongoing gatherings at her new website www.katrinacoravos.com

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*Note: the second segment of this episode was lost in zoom space. So I created a recap segment with some words and thoughts on my own experience with Maureen. If the wondrous zoom technicians find the missing segment, I will update this episode and announce this update across our social media.

In this very special episode I spoke with Maureen Short of Lightheart Sanctuary in New Haven, Vermont about healing, spirit, flower essences and more. Maureen offers healing sessions in a in sacred space in the forest surrounded by the peace and healing of Nature. She works through her Heart—the Power of Love. A Shamanic Reiki Master, Maureen has been in private practice for close to 30 years These sessions address emotional, physical, mental and/or spiritual issues supporting the person to bring forth the power of healing from within. This brings greater happiness, health and overall well being.

Some of her qualifications include: 2 year apprenticeship in Therapeutic Touch, 1 year training in the Healing Arts/Awakening Center, Shelburne, VT, Reiki Master Attunement, Hawaiian Shamanism/Serge Kahili King, Peruvian Shamanism/Alberto Taxco, Shamanism/Susan Grimaldi/Foundation of Shamanic Studies, Alchemical Healing/Nicky Sculli, and Sound Healer’s Training-2 years with Zacciah Blackburn.

Learn more about Maureen at Lightheart.net

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In the second episode in the series of intimate shares on my personal journey with individual plant spirits, I am excited to share Reishi (Ganderma lucidum) a plant ally of mine that I work with daily for physical and mental health. The species that grows locally to me is most likely in a different family of Reishi and I have not ingested it. The Ganderma Lucidum is native to China and Asia. Always be sure to identify your plants correctly or source them from a trusted source.

In the intro I explain what a journey with a plant looks like and what comes of it. I then share my personal notes and experiences with you in the episode.

With each plant I work with, I create an in depth plant profile which I share with my patreon subscribers and supporters of the podcast.

I hope you enjoy these journeys as much as I do and that they bring you a bit of newfound information on the power of plant spirit medicine.

Become a Patreon supporter and receive special gifts from guests of the podcast.

Visit our website mountainhollowmedicinals.com

Join the Dreamers of the Hollow Facebook group

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Today I had the absolute privilege of connecting with Carla Sanders also known as the Cosmic Crone. Carla is an Orgasmic Guide and Visionary Mentor to women on their path to reclaim their divine feminine powers of sex, wealth, and voice. Carla's mission is to elevate and empower the Wise Woman, who is, absolutely DONE with feeling shame about her sexuality and her female body, OVER feeling inadequate or in self-denial about money and wealth, and eager to find her unique voice to speak her truth to transform her life and change the world. In this episode we focus on womb healing, how we unknowingly carry the weight of our ancestors within the womb and what happens when we become brave enough to go deep into this space to heal. We discuss Lilith, the dark goddess of the feminine and how she is working with women today, reawakening us to our power. 

Read more and connect with Carla on her website cosmiccrone.com 

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In the first episode in the series of intimate shares on my personal journey with individual plant spirits, I am excited to begin with Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) a long time plant ally of mine for dreamwork, lessening nightmares, bringing clarity in dreamtime, and amplifying psychic powers. In the intro I explain what a journey with a plant looks like and what comes of it. I then share my personal notes and experiences with you in the episode. With each plant I work with, I create an in depth plant profile which I share with my patreon subscribers and supporters of the podcast. I hope you enjoy these journeys as much as I do and that they bring you a bit of newfound information on the power of plants. 

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Tina Ghantous explores approaches to support one’s important work in the world through science and wisdom traditions. Knowing that there is not a one size fits all approach to health, inspired living, and longevity, she teaches yoga as an accessible path of empowerment, healing, and connection to the natural world. Her teaching style is trauma informed, and draws on precise alignment principles, philosophy, healing traditions, art, and her background in dance. Tina has been studying yoga for more than 25 years, and has been offering classes and workshops for ten years in Vermont's Northeast Kingdom. She is currently training in Somatic Experiencing as well as pursuing a masters degree in mental health, where she bridges the therapies of mind and body. She finds yoga to be an invaluable tool for surviving motherhood and long Vermont winters.

Visit Tina's website at www.moonriseyoga.net (be sure to check out her guided meditations and amazing articles!)

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I am so happy to share EMDR with you all after my first session with Sharon at a time when I was in dire need of support. I was truly in a state of constant panic attack when Sharon reached out to me. Grateful to Sharon for so graciously coming onto the podcast and sharing such important information for these times.

Sharon has been a licensed mental health counselor for twenty years and has worked in private practice, health care and school settings.  She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the University of Vermont and is licensed by the state of Vermont as a Mental Health Counselor. Sharon is solidly trained in psychotherapy and uses a strength-based approach with clients, reflecting on what works well for them and what skills they can add to and build upon. Traditional counseling is, at its most basic, a conversation between the client and therapist.  Sharon lets the client lead the way, acting as a guide and teacher when needed, and offering suggestions and alternatives when they might be helpful.

In addition to her formal education, Sharon has completed a year-long Energy Medicine Practitioner Training and is Level I Reiki certified.  She has studied with respected intuitives Erin Pavlina and Slade Roberson and undertook a year-long shamanic apprenticeship at Indigenous Roots Institute.

Find Sharon at whetstonewellness.com

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