Episode 14 - Defining, Creating, and Protecting Sacred Sites with Christa Mackinnon

Welcome back to The Wisdom Path Podcast! This is our first-ever interview episode, and I’m honoured to be joined by Christa Mackinnon—Founder of Sacred Earth Activism, psychologist, therapist, Hay House author, shamanic practitioner, medicine woman training facilitator, and my personal shamanic teacher.

I first connected with Christa a few years ago when I trained with her in psychotherapeutic shamanism, and she is also featured in one of my favourite compendiums, The Mysteries of the Psychedelic Feminine.

Recently, I had the pleasure of photographing her in Glastonbury, and during a coffee break, we found ourselves in a deep conversation about sacred sites and the essence of spiritual places. I knew instantly that this was a conversation I wanted to share with all of you.

This episode was recorded on-site at Glastonbury Abbey, where the spirit of the wind was an unexpected but welcome guest. Rather than edit out its voice, I felt it was an honour to keep it in, as it added to the energy of our conversation, reminding us of the ever-present forces of nature at sacred sites.

In This Episode, We Explore:

• What defines a sacred site - does it hold innate energy, or does human reverence make it sacred?

• How indigenous traditions and ancient cultures have interacted with sacred land across generations

• The role of intention and ceremony in creating and sustaining sacred spaces

• Why many sacred sites are under threat from industrialisation, mining, and tourism

• The growing movement to protect sacred sites worldwide, including Christa’s work with Sacred Earth Activism

• How sacred sites connect us to our ancestors, future generations, and the land itself

Key Quotes:

• “Sacred sites are not just about the past, they hold wisdom for the future—if we choose to listen.”

• “The energy of a place is shaped by those who honour it, return to it, and weave their prayers into the land.”

• “If we do not honour our ancestors, we will not consider our descendants.”

• “Spirituality is not just a personal journey, it is a relationship with the earth and those who came before us.”

Resources Recommended:

• Sacred Earth Activism – Christa Mackinnon’s initiative protecting sacred sites and supporting ecological activism https://www.sacredearthactivism.org/

• The Mysteries of the Psychedelic Feminine – A compendium featuring Christa’s insights on feminine spirituality and altered states

• The Dream of the Cosmos by Anne Baring – Exploring humanity’s lost connection with the sacred

• Indigenous-led movements to protect sacred land – From Hawaii to Australia, communities are reclaiming sacred spaces

Connect with Christa:

• Website: www.christamackinnon.com

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mackinnonchrista/

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shamanismtherapy

Find Out More About Sacred Earth Activism

• Instagram: @sacredearthactivism

• Facebook: Sacred Earth Activism

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Takeaway for Listeners:

Sacred sites are living, breathing spaces that hold the energy of all who came before us. By honouring them, we deepen our connection to the land, to our ancestors, and to the generations yet to come.

This episode is an invitation to reawaken your relationship with place—to visit sacred sites not as passive observers, but as participants in their continued story.

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