In this transformative episode of Pachamama School Podcast, host Xochitl Ashe welcomes back her sister-friend of over 20 years, Susanna Barkataki, for a powerful exploration of yoga as a tool for personal and social revolution. As we navigate the transition from the digital era to the intelligence era, Susanna shares how ancient yogic wisdom can ground us in presence and purpose while everything around us rapidly transforms.

Together, they dive deep into yoga's revolutionary history—from Gandhi's liberation movement to Martin Luther King Jr. and Angela Davis using yogic philosophy in civil rights activism. Susanna reveals how yoga has been deliberately watered down and commercialized, and why reclaiming its authentic roots is more crucial than ever in our current moment of global upheaval.

This intimate conversation weaves through Susanna's personal journey from a shy immigrant child to a leading voice in decolonizing yoga, her book "Ignite Your Yoga," and practical wisdom for preparing the next generation for an uncertain future. They explore the importance of embodied integrity, spiritual friendships, and finding your dharma in service of the emerging new earth.

Note: This episode was recorded before the release of "Ignite Your Yoga" - the book is now available.

Connect with Susanna:

• Website: https://www.susannabarkataki.com/

• Instagram: @susannabarkataki

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanna-barkataki

• YouTube: Susanna Barkataki

• Books: "Embrace Yoga's Roots" and "Ignite Your Yoga" (now available from Shambhala/Penguin Random House)

Connect with Xochitl:

• Website: xochitlashe.com

• Instagram & Facebook: @xochitlashe

About Susanna: Susanna Barkataki, M.Ed., C-IAYT, is a yoga leader, author, and visionary dedicated to honoring and amplifying yoga's roots. She founded Yoke Yoga, a social yoga app offering micro-practices for quick peace, and the Ignite Institute for Yogic Leadership and Social Change. Author of the #1 International Bestseller "Embrace Yoga's Roots" and "Ignite Your Yoga," she bridges traditional yoga wisdom with modern social change. A sought-after speaker, she has worked with Yoga Alliance, Peloton, Netflix, and CBS to shape the future of yoga.

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Show Notes:

Chapters

(01:21) Opening Sacred Space and Introductions 

(03:54) Reunion of Old Friends in Changing Times (09:51) The North Carolina Flood Experience 

(16:37) Finding Gratitude in Crisis and Practice 

(20:17) Community Response and Human Goodness 

(24:11) Climate Events as Allies for Consciousness 

(27:19) The Spiritual Path and Impermanence 

(32:23) Living in Intentional Community in LA 

(39:48) The Art of Being in Community

(43:06) Principles for Community and Leadership 

(48:08) The Triangle of Authentic Leadership 

(52:22) Dismantling Old Leadership Models 

(56:15) Qualities of New World Leaders 

(1:00:48) Reclaiming the Authority of the Heart 

(1:03:56) Finding Sacred Ground in Groundless Times

Episode Description:

In this transformative episode of the Pachamama School Podcast: Sacred Wisdom to Birth the New Earth, host Xochitl Kusikuy Ashe welcomes Jessie Susannah Karnatz, AKA The Money Witch, for a profound conversation about healing our relationship with money through spiritual practice and social justice awareness. Against the backdrop of recent global upheavals—from the LA fires to political transitions—this timely discussion explores how to create a future-proof earth by reclaiming our power around finances and resources.

The Money Witch shares her remarkable journey from the sex industry to becoming a financial educator and priestess, including her experience buying and running a unionized worker cooperative. Together, they explore the intersection of capitalism, colonialism, and spiritual practice, offering practical wisdom for healers, creatives, and change-makers who want to thrive financially while staying aligned with their values.

This conversation addresses the urgent need to heal ancestral money wounds, break free from colonial financial programming, and step into our role as resourced stewards of change. They discuss the six portals of financial healing, debunk harmful myths about worth and net worth, and provide a roadmap for building financial literacy as a form of spiritual practice and revolutionary act.

• Website: MoneyWitch.com

• Instagram: @therealmoneywitch

• Money Coven: Available on Teachable

• Book: "Money Magic" (available on audio)

• Website: xochitlashe.com

• Instagram & Facebook: @xochitlashe

• Sign up for Xochitl's newsletter'

  
  

Jessie Susannah Karnatz, AKA The Money Witch, brings capitalism-critical, shame-free education to healers, hustlers, and creatives in order to catalyze change in their financial lives. She believes healing our finances will bring blessing to our lives, our lineages, and our communities. Jessie-Susannah is cult leader at Money Coven, an online web of magical beings who are healing their relationship with money, showing up for their financial self-care, and becoming powerful stewards of their resources. She lives on unceded Ohlone territory in the Bay Area, California, with over 11 years of experience in financial education and healing.

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Chapters:

(01:17) Opening Sacred Space with Hebrew Intentions

(03:16) Introduction to The Money Witch and Setting Sacred Container

(06:33) Genesis Story: From Sex Work to Financial Priestess

(12:08) Integrating Social Justice with Spiritual Money Work

(20:02) Capitalism as Magic Spell and the Wizard of Oz Effect

(22:02) Breaking Down Colonial Money Ethics and Fear-Based Control

(27:45) Healing Ancestral Money Wounds and Indigenous Perspectives

(29:57) The Six Portals of Financial Healing in Money Coven

(37:11) Debunking "Your Worth Equals Your Net Worth" Mythology

(43:49) The Ongoing Journey of Financial Presence and Evolution

(48:16) Final Wisdom: Releasing Guilt and Shame About Having Money

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In this profound episode of the Pachamama School Podcast: Sacred Wisdom to Birth the New Earth, host Xóchitl Kusikuy Ashé reunites with longtime friend and Buddhist teacher Deborah Eden Tull in an intimate conversation about resilience, awakening, and authentic leadership. Just six months after losing their home and all belongings in the devastating North Carolina floods, Eden shares how this profound loss became a gateway to deeper understanding of impermanence, community, and our interconnection with the more-than-human world.

Together, they explore the sacred nature of crisis as a teacher, the dissolution of separation that happens in times of collective challenge, and how climate events serve as allies for human consciousness. Eden offers wisdom from over 30 years of meditation practice and seven years as a Buddhist monk, discussing how to find sacred ground in groundless times, the importance of embracing our shadows, and what authentic leadership looks like in an age of unprecedented change.

This conversation weaves together themes of displacement and belonging, the medicine of darkness, building resilient communities, and how to show up with grace during humanity's great transformation.

Connect with Eden:

• Website: https://www.deborahedentull.com/

• Books: "Relational Mindfulness", "Luminous Darkness: An Engaged Buddhist Approach to Embracing the Unknown" and “The Natural Kitchen”

  
  

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• Website: xochitlashe.com

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About Eden: Deborah Eden Tull is the founder of Mindful Living Revolution and teaches the integration of compassionate awareness into every aspect of our lives, bridging personal and collective awakening in an age of global change. She is an engaged Buddhist teacher, spiritual activist, author, eco-Dharma educator, and facilitator of The Work That Reconnects. Eden teaches Dharma intertwined with post-patriarchal thought and practices, resting upon a lived knowledge of our unity with the more-than-human world. She has practiced meditation for over 30 years and trained for seven and a half years as a Buddhist monk at the Zen Monastery Peace Center. She has been teaching for over 25 years and has written three books in compassionate response to the ecological, social, and spiritual crisis of our time.

Show Notes:

Chapters

(01:21) Opening Sacred Space and Introductions 

(03:54) Reunion of Old Friends in Changing Times (09:51) The North Carolina Flood Experience 

(16:37) Finding Gratitude in Crisis and Practice 

(20:17) Community Response and Human Goodness 

(24:11) Climate Events as Allies for Consciousness 

(27:19) The Spiritual Path and Impermanence 

(32:23) Living in Intentional Community in LA 

(39:48) The Art of Being in Community

(43:06) Principles for Community and Leadership 

(48:08) The Triangle of Authentic Leadership 

(52:22) Dismantling Old Leadership Models 

(56:15) Qualities of New World Leaders 

(1:00:48) Reclaiming the Authority of the Heart 

(1:03:56) Finding Sacred Ground in Groundless Times

In this episode of the Pachamama School Podcast: Sacred Wisdom to Birth the New Earth, host Xóchitl Kusikuy Ashé sits down with the beautiful and wise Marysia Miernowska. In this enlightening conversation, Xochitl and Marysia explore the profound connections between earth-based activism, herbalism, and emotional healing.

They discuss the vital importance of community, resilience, and joy in navigating the challenges of our times. Marysia shares her insights on grounding practices, the impact of social media on human connection, and the necessity of embracing diversity in community building. The conversation culminates in a shared vision for a new earth, emphasizing the transformative power of prayer, intention, and the deep wisdom that flows from our relationship with the living earth.

Connect with Marysia:

The School of the Sacred Wild website: ⁠www.schoolofthesacredwild.com⁠ 

Instagram @Marysia_Miernowska,

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Website:⁠ xochitlashe.com⁠

Instagram & Facebook: @xochitlashe

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About Marysia:

Marysia Miernowska is an herbalist, teacher, author, Earth activist, gardener, and green witch rooted in the Wise Woman Tradition of Healing. Her work and devotional practices are centered around the mission of supporting a deepening of the love and regenerative relationship between Earth and People, for the mutual healing of both human and plant communities. Marysia is the director of The School of The Sacred Wild, and runs a yearly online Apprenticeship teaching herbal medicine, regenerative farming practices, Earth magick, holistic healing and plant spirit communication. A multicultural and multilingual devotee of Mother Earth, Marysia has grown up internationally and traveled extensively, learning different ways of tending to the Earth and sharing regenerative, grass roots Earth medicine. As an activist, she draws on her background of community organizing; she keeps her feet rooted by designing and tending medicinal and sacred gardens using permaculture and biodynamic practices. She consults herbal companies and farms, formulates natural remedies, writes, speaks and teaches internationally. She has authored the book, “The Witch’s Herbal Apothecary: Rituals & Recipes for a Year of Earth Magick and Sacred Medicine Making”. And is the formulator and cofounder of @rituelbeauty, an all organic regenerative anti aging skin care line. You can follow Marysia on instagram @Marysia_Miernowska, and sign up for her 10 month long Apprenticeship by visiting The School of the Sacred Wild website: ⁠www.schoolofthesacredwild.com⁠ 

Show Notes:

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction

(05:08) The Role of Plants in Emotional Healing

(08:01) Grounding in the Present Moment

(11:22) The Importance of Community and Connection

(14:05) Facing the Challenges of Our Time

(17:19) Prayer and Setting Intentions

(23:12) Joy, Resilience, and the Lower Chakras

(26:19) Building Community in Isolation

(36:31) The Duality of Healing Energy

(37:45) Embracing Discomfort for Growth

(40:17) Navigating Polarization in Healing Communities

(41:42) The Illusion of Connection in Social Media

(44:29) Understanding the Impact of Algorithms

(48:10) Choosing Compassion Over Polarization

(49:36) Building Bridges Through Diversity

(59:46) Creating an Elixir for the New Earth

(01:05:30) Wisdom from the Earth

(01:07:36) Closing 

✨ "This is a very special episode." ✨After an incredible journey exploring psychedelics, ancestral wisdom, and deep healing, we’re evolving! In this final episode of the Sacred Psychedelics Podcast, Xochitl Ashe shares the heartfelt transition to our new chapter—Future Proof Earth.🌍 Why the shift? Because healing isn’t just personal—it’s collective. We’re expanding the conversation to include community healing, technology, financial systems, and indigenous wisdom to navigate the challenges of the AI age. Psychedelics opened the door, but now we must step through—together.🔮 In this episode, we explore:✅ The role of psychedelics in reconnecting us to nature & each other✅ Why financial systems carry ancestral trauma—and how to heal them✅ How indigenous wisdom can guide us through technological disruption✅ What Future Proof Earth will bring to the table (spoiler: bold, transformative conversations!)💬 "May Pachamama always guide your way."This isn’t goodbye—it’s a new beginning. Join us as we step into this next phase with curiosity, courage, and deep reverence for the wisdom that guides us.🚀 Stay Connected & Support the Journey!💌 Want to reach out? Email us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @xochitlashe Check out our website www.xochitlashe.com🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell so you don’t miss our first Future Proof Earth episode!👍 Like this video if it resonated with you—it helps more people find these conversations.🌿 Follow us for updates on where to find Future Proof Earth (coming soon!).Thank you for being part of this sacred space. Your presence matters. Let’s co-create a future worth living into—together.With love & gratitude,Xochitl Ashe🎧 Timestamps:(00:00) A New Beginning: The Evolution of the Podcast(05:29) The Need for Broader Conversations(10:22) Introducing Future Proof Earth(12:44) Navigating the Intelligence Era Together(14:40) Sacred Psychedelics Podcast Outro#SacredPsychedelics #FutureProofEarth #PlantMedicine #IndigenousWisdom #CommunityHealing #AIAge #PodcastEvolution

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In this episode of Sacred Psychedelics, host Xochitl Ashe engages in a profound conversation with herbalist and curandera Mars. They explore themes of climate change, healing practices, ancestral reclamation, and the importance of community and integrity in the healing journey. Mars shares her personal experiences and insights on how to connect with the earth and support indigenous wisdom, emphasizing the need for collective healing and empowerment through ancestral knowledge. Mars is a traditional folk herbalist and healer. Her practice is rooted in the ancestral arts of Curanderismo. 

Connect with Mars Barrera

Instagram: @doseofdiosa 

Website: www.doseofdiosa.com

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Show Notes:

(00:00) Introduction and Guest Mars

(03:09) The Impact of Climate Change and Healing Transformation

(06:02) Herbal Practices for Grounding and Healing

(08:53) Ancestral Reclamation and Personal Journey

(11:55) Empowerment Through Ancestral Medicine

(15:09) Mission of Amplifying Indigenous Voices

(18:07) Shifting Focus in Community Support

(21:05) The Importance of Integrity in Healing

(24:08) Closing Thoughts and Gratitude

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In this episode of Sacred Psychedelics, Indigenous medicine woman and host Xochitl Ashe welcomes Mariah Gannessa, founder and CEO of Four Visions Market. Mariah shares her inspiring journey of working with Indigenous tribes and sacred plant medicines, offering insights into how her company bridges Amazonian healing traditions with modern commerce. She emphasizes the importance of reciprocity, community support, and maintaining spiritual integrity while building a thriving business. From her grassroots beginnings to becoming a successful entrepreneur, Mariah discusses staying in right relationship with Indigenous partners and provides practical guidance for those aspiring to integrate abundance and spiritual values into their business practices.

Mariah Gannessa was born and raised in Northern California and now lives in Colombia, working directly with the Indigenous tribes. She’s spent the last decade immersed in the healing cultures of the Amazon and has dedicated her life’s work to the plants and the peoples of the Amazon Rainforest. She is the founder of Four Visions (fourvisions.com), a global leader, educator, and advocate for the study, benefits, and uses of plant medicine. Four Visions supports these communities through direct commerce partnerships, donations, and sponsoring charitable initiatives.

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Connect with Mariah Gannessa

Instagram:  @fourvisionstribe @mariahgannessa @fourvisionsintegration

Website: www.fourvisions.com

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Show Notes:

(00:00) Introduction to Sacred Psychedelics

(00:59) Meet Mariah Ganesa: Founder of Four Visions

(02:24) Opening the Sacred Space

(07:36) Mariah's Journey and the Birth of Four Visions

(16:43) The Evolution and Impact of Four Visions

(29:31) Challenges and Lessons in Business

(40:33) Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

(58:34) The Importance of Right Relationship in Commerce

(01:12:22) Conclusion and Final Blessings

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In this episode ofSacred Psychedelics, Xochitl Ashe welcomes Laura Dawn, a keynote speaker, mentor, and host of thePsychedelic Leadership Podcast. Together, they delve into the transformative potential of sacred plant medicines and psychedelics for personal and global healing. The discussion covers topics such as generational burdens, living harmoniously with nature, and navigating the Intelligence Age.

Laura shares profound insights on the rise of the Meaning Economy and the importance of authenticity, hope, and courage in fostering positive change. This enlightening conversation explores how psychedelic experiences disrupt patterns, deepen human connections, and inspire innovative solutions for a sustainable future.

Laura Dawn is the host of the 'Psychedelic Leadership Podcast', keynote speaker, mentor, and retreat facilitator dedicated to pioneering the intersection of sacred plant medicines and creative cognition. Holding a Master of Science in Creativity and Change Leadership, she is at the cutting edge of exploring how altered states of consciousness can inspire innovation, creativity, and amplified impact. 

With over 25 years of in-depth experience navigating the realms of altered states, Laura Dawn mentors visionary leaders, executives, and entrepreneurs to harness these states as catalysts for personal and professional transformation. She is also the founder of Transilience, an immersive 120-hour facilitation training program designed for psychedelic coaches, where wisdom and science converge to cultivate lasting change through the art of psychedelic integration.

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Connect with Laura Dawn

Instagram: @livefreelaurad  

Website:www.lauradawn.co 

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Show Notes:

(00:00) Welcome to Sacred Psychedelics

(00:44) Introducing Laura Dawn

(02:01) Opening the Sacred Space

(04:50) Visionary Insights and Future of Psychedelics

(17:54) Living in Harmony with Nature

(23:09) Challenges and Rewards of Off-Grid Living

(28:51) Sacred Reciprocity and Environmental Awareness

(30:09) Dealing with Insects in Paradise

(31:55) Living in Harmony with Nature

(33:09) Challenges of Outdoor Living

(34:15) Adapting to a New Lifestyle

(34:48) Generational Burdens and Indoor Living

(37:32) Entering a New Era of Change

(40:06) The Rise of the Meaning Economy

(43:43) Embracing Authenticity and Courage

(53:00) Generational Burdens and Ancestral Healing

(57:44) Closing Thoughts and Final Reflections

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In this episode of Sacred Psychedelics, Xochitl engages in a dynamic conversation with musician and filmmaker East Forest (Krishna Trevor Oswald). They discuss East Forest's journey in creating the feature-length documentary 'Music for Mushrooms,' which pairs music with psychedelics to explore transformative healing. They delve into the collaborative process of filmmaking, the spiritual and therapeutic potential of mushrooms, and the importance of patience, courage, and faith in creative endeavors. They also touch on the impact of music and psychedelics on mental health and community healing. The episode emphasizes the profound connection between art and spiritual transformation, encouraging listeners to experience the film's human and emotional storytelling.

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Connect with East Forest:

Instagram: @eastforest @musicformushrooms 

Website: https://eastforest.org/music-for-mushrooms https://explore.musicformushrooms.com/

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Show Notes:

(00:00) Introduction to Sacred Psychedelics

(01:07) Meet East Forest: The Musical Journey

(02:45) Music for Mushrooms: A Transformative Documentary

(05:52) Behind the Scenes: Filming Challenges and Triumphs

(10:30) The Collaborative Effort: Teamwork and Support

(24:12) Funding the Vision: Financial Hurdles and Successes

(38:43) Navigating Challenges in Collaboration

(39:41) The Power of Positive Reinforcement

(40:51) Maintaining Perspective and Morale

(43:20) Introducing 'Music for Mushrooms'

(44:19) The Human Connection in Film

(47:48) Audience Reactions and Impact

(54:25) Creating Timeless Music

(01:14:02) The Role of Mushrooms in Human Evolution

(01:17:11) Conclusion and Call to Action

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In this episode, Xochitl welcomes Shylah Ray Sunshine, a multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, and professional vocal coach. Shylah discusses her profound connection with plant medicines like cannabis, psilocybin, and ayahuasca, and how these have influenced her spiritual and musical journey. The episode dives into her work as a vocal coach, helping others find and heal through their voice. Shylah also shares her experiences with ceremonial singing and how her personal struggles and triumphs have shaped her new album 'Lessons in Love.' The discussion highlights the transformative power of music, psychedelics, and the authentic self-expression in healing and personal growth.

Shylah Ray Sunshine is an award-nominated First Nations Algonquin singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles. Originally from Canada, she's known for her powerful Neo-Soul and R&B vocals, with her music featured in films, commercials, and radio worldwide. Her albums include 'Into the Wild' and her latest release 'LESSONS IN LOVE.'

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Website: www.shylahraysunshine.com

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Show Notes:

(00:00) Welcome to Sacred Psychedelics

(00:45) Introducing Shylah Ray Sunshine

(02:32) Opening Sacred Space with Song

(06:13) Shylah's Musical and Spiritual Journey

(08:08) Discovering Plant Medicines

(12:47) First Encounters with Ayahuasca

(21:21) Teaching and Empowering Voices

(29:43) Sponsors and Special Offers

(31:16) Addressing Vocal Fears and Blocks

(32:16) Embracing Your Singing Identity

(33:19) Healing Through Singing

(35:05) The Power of Being Witnessed

(39:38) The Origin and Emotional Connection of Singing

(42:48) Lessons in Love: The Album

(44:46) The Story Behind 'Girl.'

(49:44)  Upcoming Release: 'The Water Song'

(51:16) Closing Reflections and Gratitude