In this conversation I’m joined by the compassionate, wise, and fierce Dr. Shanequa Smith; a Restorative Practitioner with a passion for decolonizing inwardly - healing from systemic and sociohistorical inequity and generational traumas to better build new cultures and systems, rooted in joy and opportunity.

In this episode, you’ll hear Shanequa’s story from the hoods of Harlem, NY to Charleston, WV. She shares how pursuing education and listening to Spirit helped her realize that while economic poverty can be hard to shake, inner poverty is something she could get free from, and something she is passionate about helping other Black and marginalized community members also find opportunities to heal from. All so that we can build new, less exploitative, systems that work for everyone.

Through her experiences and our conversation around it, you’ll hear threads circling topics like:

How did this conversation leave you feeling? Did you learn anything new or find yourself curious about anything? We’d love to hear.

You can email Shanequa with questions or to find out how to support her booklist, her girl scout troop, and other community efforts she spearheads: [email protected]

You can also check out her website: https://drshanequasmith.com/

You can email me (Kate): [email protected]

In this conversation I’m joined by the endlessly curious and deeply wise Emma Sartwell; whose spiritual journey leads to the impressive resume of: interfaith chaplain, ordained Buddhist minister, author, and student and skilled practitioner of a diverse variety of healing modalities like: yoga, meditation, energy healing, shamanism, Somatic Experiencing, psychodynamics, and mystical Judaism (to name a few).

Who better to sit with in the question: with access to seemingly endless different paradigms, what does it mean to pursue paths of spirit and tradition in this time and place?

In our winding inquiry, you’ll hear us explore:

What are you finding about pursuing paths of Spirit in these times? 

How has your journey led you to be more human? 

Did what you hear today open up any new wisdom or awareness? 

We’d love to hear.

You can email me (Kate): [email protected]

You can email Emma: [email protected];

Find more about Emma and her team’s work and offerings here: https://www.somaticspiritualcounseling.com/ ;

Or connect with them on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somaticspiritual

In this conversation with energy healer, Conscious Transformation mentor, and plant medicine guide, Jaime Lehner, we follow threads of curiosity and wisdom while exploring:

What threads of wisdom or curiosity did this conversation open for you? We’d love to hear.

You can find more about Jaime’s work and offerings here: http://www.wankawi.com/

Or connect with her on Instagram:

Personal: https://www.instagram.com/jaime.lehner/

Business:https://www.instagram.com/wankawi_wisdomoftheearth/

Feeling dissatisfied is an uncomfortable and very normal part of our human experience. 

In this bonus solo episode we explore: 

There's also an announcement for an offering coming up on Tues September 20, 2022 specifically for those of you: 

Tired of venting but nothing changes? Join us to develop a new relationship with dissatisfaction, creativity, and grief. Join us to 'Bitch Better' (https://pages.wildsacredjourney.com/products/bitchin-better)

As always, thanks for being here.

You can find me at www.wildsacredjourney.com or email me with questions or takeaways: [email protected].

In this conversation with poet, creativity coach, and dance instructor, Ellis Elliott, we explore: 

What's your takeaway? We'd love to hear.

You can find more about Ellis and ways to work with her at https://bewildernesswriting.com/  

(HINT: the next round of Bewilderness Writing starts September 13th, 2022 and there are a few spots left!) 

or connect with her on: 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bewildernesswriting/

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/pg/elliselliott2020/posts/

What's a "Wild Sacred Journey" as an approach and a mindset?

What possibilities does that approach hold for us?

Why is it important?

And what are some skills and practices to help us move through life, more whole and powerful? More human? On a wisdom path?

In this intro episode, Kate talks about what she means when she she says "wild, sacred journey," and gives you a sense of some of the types of conversations and topics you can expect to come.

An introduction to this:

A new podcast full of real conversation, mystery, and humanity. 

An experiment in bringing community ritual and story medicine into public spaces. 

A way to explore what it means to be more human in these times.

and me, your host, Kate Powell.

www.wildsacredjourney.com

Instagram: @wildsacredjourney_kp