Rerooting

In this episode, we root into what to do when we experience grief. Hint; nothing. We just stay with it. Tina roots into what decolonization means as an avenue to practice staying with grief. If you are uncomfortable with this movement, the Tarot cards (5 & 6 of cups) are here to support you. 

References: 

Native Land App

Podcast- Decolonize Social Work

Website- www.unsettelingamerica.wordpress.com

What season are you in? How can embracing the seasons and their unique characteristics help you in your life? 

In this episode Tina goes through the distinct behavioral, visual, and energetic changes that happen throughout the year. By linking the seasons to life experiences, we can understand and trust ourselves better. It is also a way to communicate what we are experiencing.  

I start off this episode talking about my experience in France but there is a weaving of the importance of building a relationship with our intuitive voice.

The recent attention that Brittany Spears has received is just one example of how the system of mental health is flawed but this episode isn't focused on what is wrong with that system. It is focused on ways we can build, through individual practices, a more aligned life for ourselves and those around us. 

We can start this month, under the Thunder Moon with a lesson from the Eagles.  

We all have a source of energy within us that is exactly like the sun. When connected to it, we can move in an aligned way that feels integrated and purposeful. 

This episode, is full of ways to do this and bring awareness about why it is important to do this work. 

Resource that was discussed - Podcast - "Understanding the Chakras" with Asha Nayaswami 

Have you read the book, "Braiding Sweetgrass" by Robin Wall Kimmerer?  There is a chapter about strawberries in that book that was the inspiration to this episode. Along with that Tina talks about the Summer Solstice and how the month of June got its name. As well as how the 4 of cups is woven into strawberries. 

The tree of cups are a symbol of celebration, femininity, and collective mutual respect. In today's episode, Tina interviews the amazing artist Pepä Ivanoff. Pepä shares her experience and perspective with the Tarot. 

Find her on instagram - @pepallama

She shared her teacher was - Biddy Tarot 

And the app I spoke about was Labyrinthos....

This is such a fun episode and one that encourages the listener to play with their own personal way of connecting with their own intuition.  

How could the Two of Cups have anything to do with the Tulsa Race Massacre?  In this episode we explore how the Two of Cups is an invitation on how to tend to your heart space even in the most disturbing and difficult times. 

I reference Lindsay Mack and her podcast - Tarot for the Wild Soul, specifically episode 44 "The Soulmate in the Mirror: Exploring the "love" cards in the Tarot". 

A gentle meditation that guides us back through May. Bringing us through the events, feelings, and successes. Allowing us to review and reflect before moving into our summer months. 

Tina then starts the conversation around the Cups Suite in the Tarot. She focuses on the relationship of this suite to our sacred heart center. There is discussion on the Ace of Cups as the initiator of this suite.  

As a Therapist, I have spent a lot of time learning, practicing and teaching about different coping skills and strategies that support us. Everyone of these strategies is represented in the Minor Arcana cards of the Tarot. 

In this episode we explore what strategies the last few cards in the Sword suite has to offer us. Hint

8- Letting someone help us

9- Dream world 

10 - Reflection and Review

As of today, Chloé's podcast is still in the works but as soon as it airs, I will share it.  

After we gain awareness of how our brain pulls us into story we are assisted with the 6 of Swords. This is a reminder that it is helpful to allow others to support us so that we can tend to our inner child's needs.  Sometimes this card is about that journey away from harm. Which may include leaving old identities and beliefs behind. 

Once on the other side, our brain continues to send us warning signs that we may not have what we need. The 7 of Swords is a reminder to acknowledge what type of projections you are making to right that fear.  Checking-in with the minds fear helps us to move forward in an open and expansive space.