Play It Brave Podcast

Remembering Our Humanity Through Land, Ritual, and Community with Brooke Benincosa


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In this soul-nourishing episode, D’Arcy welcomes back her sister Brooke Benincosa to share the sacred story of how they co-steward Nightingale Cabin—a healing sanctuary tucked into the Utah mountains—and the vision they’re bringing to life through retreats, land rituals, and community gatherings.

Together, they explore what it means to live in deep connection with nature, rhythm, and each other. Brooke shares how she was called to create healing spaces rooted in reverence for the land, and how her journey with nursing, healing, and intuitive wisdom shaped the work she now offers.

They dive into the importance of rites of passage, conscious transitions, and returning to simplicity in a world of increasing noise and complexity. You’ll hear stories of sheep-shearing, singing around fires, making bone broth, bartering with neighbors, and cultivating beauty as a way of life.

Brooke introduces two powerful retreats that you can join her for:

 

Retreat Dates & Offerings:

May 30–June 1, 2025: Purification for Clarity Weekend

  • A transformative weekend at the Nightingale Cabin, where nature meets inner peace. Immerse yourself in a sacred space designed for reflection, healing, and reconnection.

  • Experience the power of sweat lodges, qigong, breathwork, fire ceremonies, silence, community, and reconnection to the land.

  • Learn more about the experience here

Sep 5–11, 2025: Lady of the Lake Priestess Initiation Retreat

  • This week-long immersion will take place at a fairytale location in Wales, UK, where we’ll dive into the magic of weaving and remembering.

  • Immerse yourself in nature's beauty as we explore ancient crafts, connect with our creativity, and rediscover the stories that shape us.

  • Learn more about the experience here

 

Whether you’re seeking community, healing, or simply a deeper connection to Mother Earth, this episode invites you to explore what it means to reclaim your humanity in a rapidly evolving world.

As Brooke says:

“We haven’t even scratched the surface of our full human potential. The land remembers. The body remembers. We just have to slow down and listen.”

 

Topics We Cover:

  • The sacred origins of Nightingale Cabin

  • Building community rituals rooted in earth wisdom

  • Rites of passage, grief work, and feminine embodiment

  • Why simplicity is often the most powerful form of healing

  • The vision for a self-sustaining sanctuary: orchard, barter, and creative play

  • How unplugging from technology can unlock true clarity

  • Why healing doesn’t have to be heavy—it can be joyful, beautiful, and full of song

Interested in joining or hosting at Nightingale Cabin? Brooke and D’Arcy are beginning to open the cabin to others who want to host retreats, workshops, or soulful gatherings. A website is coming soon to explore rentals, offerings, and available dates.

To Connect or Apply: DM @darcybenincosa or @brooke.benincosa on Instagram (And yes—"weirdos" are welcome! The playful, creative, heart-led kind.)

Meet Brooke:Brooke Benincosa is a registered nurse turned modern day medicine woman. She is an energy worker, reiki master, trauma healer, and wellness embodiment coach. Brooke provides a unique perspective with her certifications in both Eastern and Western healing modalities. Her mission is to guide people on a path of long-term healing and wellness.

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