What if cacao could help you mother yourself, reclaim ancestral wisdom, and move through life with more grace?

In this rich and soulful episode, Christina Montano—mother, healer, and founder of Infinite Mother—shares her sacred journey into conscious birth work, cacao as a heart medicine, and the alchemy of movement. We explore the medicine of motherhood, Andean cosmology, rituals for emotional grounding, and how the Great Mother lives within us all.

This is for the mothers, the midwives of a new world, and anyone navigating the beauty and complexity of being human.

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00:00 Grounding & Presence

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In this heartfelt episode of Conversations with Cacao, artist and intuitive healer Shaunda Gabink shares her transformative journey through Long COVID, exploring how cacao ceremonies, creative expression, and ancestral wisdom have been pivotal in her healing process.

We delve into:

The role of cacao in emotional and physical healing

Navigating the challenges of Long COVID with compassion

Embracing creativity and intuition as tools for recovery

Insights from Mayan cosmology and lucid dreaming

The importance of community and storytelling in healing

Whether you're seeking solace, inspiration, or understanding, this episode offers a profound exploration of healing through connection and creativity.

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🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

📜 Dresden Codex & Mayan Wisdom

📚 Maya Culture & Spirituality

🧘 Pema Chödrön Foundation

🎙️ Long COVID Podcast

🌙 Charlie Morley – Lucid Dreaming

📚 Rick Riordan – Percy Jackson Series

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Steph shares her journey with cacao, the birth of Sacred Sips, and how this heart-opening plant has helped her—and so many others—heal, soften, and remember the sacred.

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00:00 – Centering Into Presence and Breath

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As a gift,  I offer you a step by step menstrual rite and invitation to join me in offering our moon-blood (or transfigured wine) to the Earth from the comfort of home. Just click here https://bloodmysteries.pages.ontraport.net/optin  to download your pdf guide and also receive how to collect and store your moon-blood, an offering song and other resources to support your reclamation of your womb & blood as sacred, powerful and wise.

In this rich and soul-stirring episode of Conversations with Cacao, host Alexandra Gabrielle Schooley-Marks welcomes Catalina Rivera-Dois—ceremonialist, healer, and guide of feminine flow—for a profound dialogue on the medicine of cacao and the reclamation of sacred feminine wisdom.

Together, Alex and Catalina explore cacao as a powerful plant ally that opens the heart, connects us to nature, and invites us into deeper ceremony, gratitude, and presence. Catalina shares her personal journey with cacao, the beauty of moon blood rituals, and the transformative power of honoring the earth through offerings and embodied reverence.

This episode moves through the essence of surrender, the balance between divine feminine and masculine energies, and the historical and spiritual weight of the witch wound. Catalina offers reflections on how healing begins with humility, trust, and cultivating deep relationships with the land and plant medicine.

Whether you’re a practitioner of ritual, curious about the feminine mysteries, or longing to feel more grounded and empowered in your spiritual path, this conversation invites you to slow down, listen to the land, and remember your own magic.

🎧 Listen in for:

The sacred power of cacao as heart medicine

Moon blood as a source of feminine strength and wisdom

Healing the witch wound and reclaiming our gifts

Embodied connection to nature through ritual and offering

Navigating cultural respect in plant medicine work

Awakening the land through ceremony and sacred feminine presence

The role of surrender in spiritual transformation

Becoming indigenous to place through devotion and relationship

✨ Key Takeaways:

Cacao creates space for healing, heart connection, and community

Ritual is a portal to reclaim the sacred feminine

Offering moon blood to the earth deepens our bond with nature

The witch wound still shapes how women express their spiritual gifts

Honoring the land and indigenous wisdom is a collective responsibility

Life becomes magical when we live in reverence and reciprocity

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00:00 The Magic of Cacao: An Introduction

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00:00 Setting the Space for Connection

Summary

In this conversation, Moses, co-founder of Embue Cacao, shares his profound journey with cacao, exploring its ceremonial roots, the evolution of cacao ceremonies, and the science behind this beloved plant. He discusses the cultural significance of cacao, its role in personal growth, and the importance of sourcing high-quality cacao. The conversation delves into the modern interpretations of cacao ceremonies, parenting with cacao, and the future of the cacao industry, emphasizing the need for reverence and connection in our daily lives. Moses highlights the magic of cacao as a tool for inner work and community building, leaving listeners inspired to explore their own relationship with this powerful plant medicine.

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00:00 Setting the Space for Connection

This conversation explores the deep connections between humanity, nature, and the spiritual realm through the lens of cacao. It emphasizes the importance of nurturing our hearts, integrating our experiences, and expressing gratitude to the elements and ancestors that guide us.

Katie Ruffino – Health & Life Coach

If you reach out to Katie about the Pure Pathways Detox Program, be sure to let her know you found her through Conversations with Cacao – we’d love to hear about your journey!

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In this insightful conversation with Katie Ruffino, a Health & Life Coach and creator of the Pure Pathways Detox Program, we explore the transformative power of authentic self-expression, community connection, and personal growth. Katie shares her journey into holistic health, including her connection to cacao and how it plays a key role in her healing practices. We discuss the importance of nourishing the mind, body, and spirit, the power of belief, and how embracing one’s true essence can inspire both personal and collective transformation.

Katie also offers practical advice on nutrition, self-talk, intentions, and living with purpose. Join us as we dive deep into surrender, manifestation, and how you can align your actions with your highest values to create lasting change.

Learn more about Katie’s Pure Pathways Detox Program at https://sunnysidekt.com/ and connect with her on Instagram @byCatherineRuffino.

If you reach out to Katie about the Pure Pathways Detox Program, be sure to let her know you found her through Conversations with Cacao – we’d love to hear about your journey!

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In this episode of Conversations with Cacao, we explore the profound connection between cacao, presence, breath, and self-exploration. Join Alexandra as she delves into the interconnectedness of all beings, the role of plant medicine in healing, and the wisdom cacao offers. Through personal stories and deep reflections, this conversation highlights the power of embodiment, creativity, and community. The episode culminates in a powerful reflection on inspiration as the divine breath of life—an invitation to release old dreams and embrace new beginnings.

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Tune in now for a deep dive into cacao, breathwork, and the transformative power of inspiration.

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What inspires you the most? How does cacao support your journey? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

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In this episode, Alexandra speaks with Alexa Iya Soro about the profound relationship between cacao, community, and healing. This conversation explores the intersection of plant medicine, psychology, spirituality, and self-discovery, offering insights into how cacao can be a tool for deep transformation.

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00:00 Creating Space for Connection

Secret Drugs of Buddhism by Mike Crowley

Psychedelic Gospels by Jerry B. Brown & Julie M. Brown

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Perfect Love, Imperfect Relationships by John Welwood

Storytelling and the Art of Imagination by Nancy Mellon