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Sydney Kale is a student, author of The Love Language of Plants, and human in love with the world. She is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Wisdom Studies from Ubiquity University, with an academic focus on plant intelligence, phenomenology, and co-authorship with plants and the more-than-human. In 2021, Sydney completed an M.S. in Environmental Studies and Sustainability from Unity College. And in 2023, she completed an M.A. in Movement, Mind, and Ecology from Schumacher College. Through her academic studies and personal explorations, Sydney has been introduced to an enchanted world of relationality, kinship, and care. Through practices of co-authorship with the more-than-human world, guided by collaborative becoming, connection, and attunement, Sydney relearned what it means to exist in the world and to be a part of an entangled ecology of communion. Plants have taught her what it means to be plant, and what it means to be human. Her academic writing and creative explorations are an expression of the relationships she shares with plants and her experience as a sensuous embodied human being. Connect with Sydney:https://www.sydneykale.com/My Current Offerings:Inlighten Retreat, PanamaSupport the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Annabeth is the ethereal force behind Anmara, a project merging organic synth-pop, dreamy ambient folk, and “post new-age” into sonic catharsis. Echoing strains of Enya and Florence & The Machine, she invites us on a journey of emotional exploration and beckons us not just to listen, but to dive deep and fall in love with life anew. The word Anmara refers to a mystical land made manifest when we cultivate HARMONY- between self, others, and planet.Prepare to be transported, only to wind up back in the center of your Self.Connect with Anmara:https://www.annabethsings.com/My Current Offerings:Inlighten Retreat, PanamaSupport the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

On November 16, 2024, join local herbalists and the herbal-curious in Burgaw, NC for a day of celebration, education and community at the inaugural Southeastern North Carolina Herbal ConferenceThis one day event will include an eco-conscious market with local vendors and food trucks, community activities, and a rich selection of herbal workshops with presenters featuring: Khetnu Nefer, herbalist and Founder/Director of the Gullah Geechee Herbal GatheringRobin Rose Bennett of  Wisewoman Healing WaysCoreyPine Shane Founder/Director of the Blue Ridge School of Herbal Medicine With experienced teachers to provide instruction on how to work with medicinal plants, compassionate leaders to host fun and educational community activities, and earth-centric vendors to support the local  economy, the 2024 SENC Herbal Conference will leave participants feeling connected, inspired, and equipped to continue supporting their community's health – physically, emotionally, and economically. Surround yourself with other passionate, enthusiastic people who are excited to learn from one another and celebrate the rich ecosystem we call home! To Learn More Visit: https://sencherbalconference.com/ Support the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Before beginning work as the Senior Oceans Campaigner for the Center for Biological Diversity in 2022, Brady played key roles in fighting off multiple waves of approvals for expanded federal offshore drilling under multiple Presidential Administrations, decisively defeating the largest offshore drilling proposal in history under former President Trump. In his work with the nonprofit Oceana, he also succeeded in securing kwy support for a national ban on shark fin sales and trade in the United States. His current work involves holding the existing oil industry accountable for the damage they have caused at sea, and forcing them to shut down their dangerous operations.Brady is a competitive freediver and has broken US national record 13 times, and North American continental records 4 times. As a passionate waterman and environmental activist, Brady has spent much of his life in water sports, marine biology studies, and ocean conservation. He graduated from UNC Wilmington with Honors in Marine Biology and went on to study for a short time on the Great Barrier Reef. He believes that human health, community empowerment, and ocean health are inseparable. As a competitive free diver and body surfer, he knows that the power of experience in the ocean can motivate us to protect it at all costs.  After flying over the BP Oil Disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, Brady made a vow: to eliminate the threat of the oil industry at sea so that life can thrive and recover in the absence of seismic airgun blasts and oil spills.Connect with Brady:https://www.instagram.com/bradyorca/ Journal Prompt:My Offerings: Harmony in the Forest, Brunswick, GAInlighten Retreat, PanamaSupport the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Katie Silcox, M.A. is the New York Times Best-Selling author of the book Healthy, Happy, Sexy - Ayurveda Wisdom for Modern Women and the new book - Glow-Worthy. She is the founder of The Shakti School, a premier online certification school for women-centered holistic wellness.  She holds a Masters degree in Ayurvedic Medicine, is a member of the National Ayurvedic Medicine Association and is currently pursuing depth studies in Jungian Psychology. Her platform focuses on the convergence of ancient holistic medicine, functional medicine science and heart-centered spirituality.Connect with Katie:https://theshaktischool.com/Journal Prompt:On this episode, Katie says "There is nothing in this moment that needs to be fixed because you are not broken." What are the things about you that you recognize as perfect as they are? Maybe it shows up as a gratitude list. What are the things about you that you are trying to fix and figure out- that you can give some space and grace to?  Support the Show.Thanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Juliet is a Sack of Hormones with a Soul having a Human Experience who is pretty sure that when she had the talk with God as to what to sign up for in this lifetime, it included "Deep Dish Cheese Stuffed Crust" Gluten Free and Vegan of course!Becoming a practitioner and Teacher of Kundalini Yoga has brought her, aka Adi Krishna an accelerated experience of getting to know herself that has proved to be the most in every way comparable only to her adventure of getting to know God intimately. What a wild sense of adventure and humor the One has!!This leg of the adventure includes her newly opened Lighthouse Yoga Studio in Wilmington, NC.Connect with Juliet:https://www.lighthouseyoga.studio/Journal Prompt:What does the word resilience mean to you? Support the Show.Thanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Kelly has deep roots in Virginia and North Carolina where she spent her formative years in different communities and cultural landscapes. Kelly is a DJ, yogi, entrepreneur, and waterfront lifeguard and enjoys bringing these skills into community spaces. Kelly has a degree in Economics from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and a Masters in Business from Yale University. She founded Collective Power, a family owned non profit, in 2020 to change the way infrastructure is designed and developed by centering community needs, environmental justice, and collective action in the work of building community resilience.Connect with Kelly:https://www.instagram.com/kwycheee/Journal Prompt:If you were to create a DJ set using songs from your childhood thru now, what songs would you include? Support the Show.Thanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Audra Moore is the mom of 2 amazing kiddos - who is married for 18 years to the man she met in a blind date through real estate...who proposed 6 weeks later. She is passionate about wellness, spirit, mind and body, conscience parenting, and homeschooling. While a realtor by trade, Audra really just loves connecting with people and learning everyone's life story.Connect with Audra:https://www.instagram.com/bradandaudra/Journal Prompt:During this episode, Audra and I talk about tracking the time that you are using your devices. Check in with this and maybe experiment with what it would feel like to create a different pattern/relationship with time and technology. Support the Show.Thanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Brian Luce's personal belief is to bring joy and ease to others through community engagement and enrichment. One of his gifts is to nourish and protect nature and educate people of the power that the Earth can give us. He is as an avid hiker, backpacker, adventure dad and sheer outdoor enthusiast. Brian began practicing yoga in 2010 and has been teaching since 2020, completing his 200 hour teacher training with Earth Treks in Golden, Colorado. His classes are lighthearted and focused on subtle alignment and creating a safe environment. Brian is a true believer in change through yoga and meditation, and helping to cultivate growth.Connect with Brian:https://www.instagram.com/b_funny/ Journal Prompt:During this episode, we talk about the importance of conscious connection. Who/what do you feel connection with? Remember, it could be a person, an animal, a plant, or even something more energetic/spiritual. Make a list, draw it out, or maybe even write a little gratitude note to that person/thing. Support the Show.Thanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Joanna John was born and raised in Durham, NC, which is the native and stolen land of the Lumbee, Skarukreh/Tuscarora, Cheraw, Occaneechi, and Shakori Nations. Her first spiritual home was at Watts Street Baptist Church where years before, her grandfather was the minister and had a statue of the Buddha sitting on his desk- she grew up with a belief in life's goodness and a knowing that she was held in grace. A transformative event at age nineteen left Joanna wrestling with life's big questions and feeling the sense of groundlessness that we all feel at one point or another. Most therapists did not know how to relate to her experience in a way that felt true or empowering to her. She did, however, find mindfulness during this time and it became a refuge. Joanna later received degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro and taught in the NC public school system before having her first child. When she became a mother, Joanna experienced a resurgence of a familiar anxiety along with a strong pull to understand my inner world and connect with what she calls “God” in a much deeper way. She was fortunate enough to find a therapist who related to her experience with trust, respect, and reverence and it was then that she began to find her way. Joanna developed the skills to change her relationship to thoughts, to learn more about how nervous systems work, and to practice surrendering to a deeper knowing. Compelled to learn more and help others, Joanna completed The Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Certification Program in 2023, a two year professional training program for teaching awareness and compassion based practices with Tara Brach and Jack Kornfield. This program was in partnership with Sounds True and The University of California, Berkeley's Greater Good Science Center. In 2024, she will have completed an additional year of meditation teacher training for guiding individuals in embodied inquiry. Joanna is also committed to being trauma informed, anti-racist, and an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community. Joanna's primary role is homeschool parent and carving out space for mindfulness and contemplative practices as they are her life's passion. You can find Joanna in nature with her family, gardening, listening to music, enjoying vegan food, and devouring audiobooks and podcasts. Connect with Joanna:www.joannajohnmindfulness.com https://www.instagram.com/joannajohnmindfulness/Journal Prompt:Who are your "unspoken mentors"? Who are you an "unspoken mentor" to?Support the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Kayla Coyne, Sergeant of the United States Marine Corps, voices her experience in thetransition process from military structure back to living a civilian lifestyle. Through the dynamic interplay of movement, deliberate body synchronization with the breath, and the expressive art of dance, she embarked on a journey to redefine her purpose. Since 2014, her new mission is to help others in continuous self-discovery and playful reinvention.Now serving as a local yoga instructor and host of various music/dance events, Kayla promotes joy, creativity, and empowerment through inner strength. Whether on the mat or in modern day living, Kayla holds a deep belief in noticing the spirt within, the power of presence and the importance of cultivating stillness amidst chaos.Connect with Kaylahttps://www.instagram.com/kaylamariecoyne/https://createmusicart.com/Journal Prompt:“Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart.Who looks outside, dreams. Who looks inside, awakes.” — Carl JungReflecting on this quote, what are the dreams you see on the outside? What do you see on the inside? What is your vision for your life?Support the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Maura Riordan was introduced to meditation and yoga from an early age and has always been drawn to the mind/body/soul connection. After receiving her yoga certification and completing an Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy Certification course, she experienced personally and professionally the benefit of working with the physical and subtle bodies through breath, movement and meditation to gain a sense of peace and balance within. As she delved deeper into her own spiritual and healing journey, she discovered energy work and all its benefits and received her Master Level Reiki Certification. She is passionate about bringing a whole-body healing experience to her clients. She feels to create peace within our families, communities and world, we must first find that balance and peace within ourselves.Connect with MauraInstagramJournal Prompt:Maura and I talk about "bringing it back to ritual". What are some things that you do on a daily basis that you can turn into a ritual - making it more sacred/beautiful/mindful of an experience? Support the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Stephanie Vlad is a Master's level Psychologist by trade and human empowerer by birth. She has 15+ years of experience in the talk therapy realm, working in community, nonprofit, and private settings, and has been in solo private practice since 2017. Understanding that we are whole beings with mind + body + soul, she felt that her therapy practice was missing a huge part of the big picture and took another leap into opening an embodiment studio to reach more people through movement offerings. Her mission with the Embodiment Studio is to help people come home to themselves.Her belief is that we are born with all that we need inside of us and require a little reminding that it is safe to listen and trust that inner knowing. She strives to help her clients work through their struggles, connect to what is important to them and create a life that brings fulfillment. She has been told that she is a direct, at times, forceful nurturer, which stems from her ability to see your greatest potential and to take up space in your brain as your inner cheerleader. She talks loudly, most often with her hands and big facial expressions, and does not shy away from showing you that she too is an authentic human who feels deeply.Connect with StephanieInstagramhttps://stephanievlad.com/Journal PromptWhat are the lemons in your life that have been turned into lemonade? What are the lemons that are still lemons?Support the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Kathryn Sisler Waple is an herbalist who has been working with plants for more than 15 years. She has a  certificate in the Fundamentals of Herbalism from Appalachian School of Holistic Herbalism, was an apprentice with Corinna Wood of Red Moon Herbs, and has a BA in English from UNCW with a certificate in High School Education.Her passion is in teaching people about how to use and grow medicinal herbs safely and easily for the benefit of the whole family. She teaches classes on growing, harvesting and using medicinal herbs. ​Kathryn strongly believes that learning about herbalism and natural/alternative health is a form of community activism and a crucial part of bringing people together. She is working to to infuse the local community with a sense of responsibility and support for individual health.Connect with Kathrynwww.graycatbotanicals.comSE Wise WomenSENC Herbalism ConferenceJournal PromptWhat is a plant or herb that you are "herbal-curious" about? Research this plant/herb and think about ways that you could engage with it this week. What messages or medicine is it trying to offer you? Support the showSupport the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

During this solo episode, I'm sharing about my songwriting process as well as the inspiration behind my recently released single "Rose Colored Glasses".  Check out the song here:SpotifyYouTubeApple MusicPandoraJournal Prompt:What are the edges that you can lean into? Support the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

 A native North Carolinian, Bridger feels most at home immersed in nature. Being that WE ARE NATURE, she finds it to be our best teacher and healer. A lifelong gardener and long-time educator, Bridger delights herself in building healthy ecosystems (hello happy frogs and lizards) and community-focused classrooms (hello kind, supportive kiddos). Following her heart, she is merging these two passions by providing discovery and learning opportunities in her outdoor learning environment. Working in collaboration with the physical world as a learning tool and teacher, she aims to build connection and relationship to nature; as well as among children themselves.  Bringing joy, connection, and environmental awareness to her community is what she hopes to achieve through her nature based learning community, Wild Earth Wonder.  When we have a relationship with nature, we are more inclined to advocate for and protect it. Connect with Bridgerhttps://www.fullmoonbloomscb.com/Journal PromptDuring this episode, Bridger shares how several books have inspired her and how she had carried them for a while before reading them. Are there any books that have had that same sort of gravity for you? Write about them. How did that book cross your path? What do you remember about it? Has it made a difference in your life?Support the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Claire Ragozzino is a certified yoga instructor and Ayurvedic practitioner with a background in nutrition and natural cooking. Her work is dedicated to bringing yoga, Ayurveda, and nutrition to a modern lifestyle. She is the author of the popular site, Vidya Living, and also writes and photographs for online and print publications surrounding topics of food, culture, and our relationship to nature. Her first book, Living Ayurveda, offers a comprehensive Ayurvedic cookbook and lifestyle guide. Claire works with clients around the globe, specializing her work in women's health, and leads immersive workshops and retreats. Connect with ClaireVidya LivingInstagramCSA Directory https://www.ams.usda.gov/local-food-directories/csas“Eat Weeds” book https://www.diegobonetto.com/eatweeds-buy-book Pasta Grannies https://www.instagram.com/pastagrannies/ Tea Horse Road https://www.herbalgram.org/resources/herbalgram/issues/94/table-of-contents/bkrvw_teahorseroad/ Journal PromptWhat is your first memory or experience with cooking? How has this experience shaped or shifted how you feel about cooking today?  Support the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Farrah the Frequency is a Sound Healing Artist, Reiki Master Teacher,  Medicine Musician, + Creative Mentor. Her work is focused on empowering artists to come out of hiding and share their gifts. She also creates medicine music that infused with Sound and Reiki healing for a unique meditative experience. Connect with Farrahhttps://www.instagram.com/farrahthefrequency/SpotifyJournal PromptDuring this episode, Farrah talks about freeing your voice. What does that concept bring up for you? Does it carry any emotion? Does it resonate or is it something that you resist? After writing about it, just for fun- put on some music and sing-a-long. Let your voice be heard. Support the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Amy is a spiritual seeker, holistic health enthusiast, and lifelong learner. She is an avid yoga practitioner, certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT), experienced yoga teacher (ERYT) and continuing education provider (YACEP). She is also a Reiki Master Teacher, offering private Reiki sessions and group trainings. Amy teaches from the heart and truly lives her yoga, encouraging students towards self-empowerment and improving physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. She offers private yoga therapy sessions as well as integration coaching, specializing in helping clients with addiction issues, trauma/PTSD, chronic pain, and stress management. In her free time, Amy enjoys paddle boarding, spending time in nature with her dog, writing, and reading inspiring memoirs. She also co-leads local and international wellness and yoga retreats and enjoys traveling to new and inspiring places. Connect with Amyhttps://www.instagram.com/alignedwellnessyoga/Journal PromptDuring this episode, Amy talks about gratitude as a practice of manifesting. She spoke words in the present tense, daily, about things that she desired in her life. What are the things in your future life that you are grateful for? Support the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Genesis Ceja was born in Los Angeles, CA, transplanted to Ensenada, Baja California Mexico at the age of 12 and then moved to San Diego in 2008. Graduating with a degree in Culinary Arts in 2010, Genesis has been working in the hospitality industry ever since -from dishwasher to server, to bartender, barista, prep cook, line cook, caterer, baker, and bakery manager. Genesis moved to Wilmington, NC in June 2021 after a long drive from San Diego, CA which started in August 2020.   She is planning on opening up a business called Nómada Tortillería. Connect with Genesishttps://www.instagram.com/beginning.of.eyebrows/Journal PromptDuring this episode, Genesis recommends thinking back to what you liked to do as a kid- and do that. What did you like to do? Make a list and then consider dipping your toes back into some of those things....maybe it will even unfold into a dreamy career path. Support the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Olivia Gillaspie is a Wilmington-based singer-songwriter who has a heart for sharing her acoustic tunes in ways that are intentional, meaningful, and encouraging to others. She has been performing out and about since December of 2021 and is the most joyous when serenading others with folk-inspired music that celebrates living and the experiences of being a human. Olivia has two singles out on Spotify under the name Optimistic Noise, produced by local musician and pal, Jacob Adams. She is currently residing in Wilmington, NC working on getting together a band to play her original songs, pursuing a Bachelor's in Social Work, and drinking lots of coffee. Connect with Oliviahttps://www.instagram.com/beepboopiamafairyJournal PromptOlivia talks about how if she could, she would just like to sit in the grass, write songs, and sing them to people all day everyday. What would you like to do if you could spend the day as you wish? What does your soul desire? Support the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Kristy Pace is an Earth lover, land tender, gardener, & wildcrafter; wife & mother to 3 children (Ellie, Charlie, & Leo ages 10, 7 & 5); a Certified Yoga Teacher (through the Wilmington Yoga Center in 2020); a 2nd year Apprentice & Mentor at The School of the Sacred Wild, a school for herbalism, earth care & holistic wellness; and is Owner/Creator of “Sacred Wild Roots”, a botanical & herbal shop + apothecary that sprouted after completing her first year of herbalism school.Kristy finds joy in creating sacred space within & around her; spending time “playing” in her garden; exploring various healing modalities including the healing nature of plants and is lit up through personal revelations, spiritual connections & intimate conversations. Kristy spends most of her time at home with her family, working in the garden, and handcrafting herbal and botanical based creations for home, beauty, skincare, self-care + herbal remedies that support wellness and wholeness of being.Connect with Kristyhttps://www.instagram.com/sacredwildroots_/ Journal PromptOn this episode, we talk about plant medicine including nettles, passionflower, and wild weeds. Go for a walk in your backyard and/ neighborhood and notice which herbs and flowers are growing around your area. Make a list and then pick one (at a time) to learn about.   Support the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

The Blonde Priestess is the highest version of my self where I have dedicated my being and innate tools to be an open channel of light and love to flow forward! It is a space that I have created for others to learn, feel connected and inspired to be the highest version of themselves- finding their inner priest or priestess too!I am here to help serve through my lifelong study of the mama Earths medicines like cacao, the stars, human design, tarot, relationships and mindfulness. I express and operate as a human design coach, astrological advisor, tarot reader and spiritual consultant for clients from the furthest stretches of the world like New Zealand, Ireland, Alaska to right here in my backyard of Los Angeles and now currently North Carolina! I offer virtual and in person 1-1 readings and mentorship for clients, as well as opportunities for the community to come together in cacao ceremonies, sharing circles and group mediations.It is my belief that a full life is attained through connections and our relationships- in both love and in suffering. As humans we require both and as awoken souls we must lean into others in order to grow and fulfill our divine contracts. Thank you for elevating and expanding with me!With love, Christina LanaeConnect with The Blonde PriestessThe Blonde PriestessIGBOOK MEYELPJournal PromptAt the end of this episode, we talk about the importance of gratitude and love. What are you grateful for? What/who do you love?Support the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Lauren Burke, of PowerHouseHappy and The High Vibe Collective, believes we are all born with Magic and a Mission.  Through gratitude and choice, we are able to connect to our magic (over and over again), get clear on our mission, and move faithfully, courageously, and joyfully into action.  Lauren's mission is to hold space and collaborate in creating experiences that allow people to practice stepping into their innate power, connect to their unique magic, get clear on their mission and move into full-hearted, soul-filling, glitter-giving action.  To remind people that in fact YOU MATTER.  As Glinda, the Good Witch (who also happens to be one of her style icons) says, “You've had the power all along my dear.  You just had to learn it for yourself.” Connect with LaurenInstagramPowerhouse HappyThe High Vibe CollectiveJournal PromptLauren talks about "Being in the Bubbling". Which areas of your life are you allowing yourself to sit with it and being open to surprise? Support the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

Kristy Gungler is a seeker, teacher and connector. She is a mama, wife, daughter, sister and friend. She holds certifications in Ayurvedic Health Counseling, Forest Therapy, yoga + clinical aromatherapy. She has a bachelor's degree in Environmental Science and an associates degree in Veterinary Technology. Kristy is a nature-worshiper whose deep desire and calling is to re-connect humans to nature for the betterment of themselves, their communities, and our beautiful planet, Earth. Through her Earth Bird Wholebeing practice, she offers Ayurvedic Health counseling, guided Forest Therapy walks, seasonal online workshops + courses, teaches a weekly yoga class and is a small-batch distiller of aromatic and therapeutic hydrosols. Connect with Kristyhttps://www.earthbirdwholebeing.com/InstagramJournal PromptFind a tree to spend time with this year. Bring your journal there and tune in. Write about whatever comes up. Maybe even write a letter to the tree and read it out loud. Allow your inner child to participate. Support the showThanks for listening.xo-JackieWant to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in taking the next yoga teacher training or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comdeep gratitude to Jared Sales + ALLIN. for the intro/outro musicwww.tinkmusik.com

The music of Høly River carries the message of humanity's need for reconnection with the earth. Mystically political and wholeheartedly grassroots this DIY band finds themselves playing on large festival stages as well as backyard fire pits of intentional communities around the world.Høly River was founded by multi-instrumentalists Laney Sullivan and Jameson Price. Fusing together the pulse of drone pop, worldly instrumentation, this experimental music would best be described as a landscape, as a biome all its own. This musical phenomenon has come to be known as, Earth folk, a type of music inspired thematically by the natural environment: flora, fauna, soil, stars, and the human experience. From harmonium engulfed melodies to mouth-harp stomp grass, Høly River taps into an embodied and innate celebration of internal and external worlds, attempting to bring them closer together with each beat. On record or in-person, a listener is entranced in the soaring vocal ballads bathed in the moonlight of dance beats and folk-inspired roots. Connect with Holy RiverInstagramhttps://www.holyrivermusic.com/Journal PromptOne of the questions I ask at the end of every episode is "What sound do you love and why?". After asking Laney, she asks me...and so that is this episodes prompt. What sound do YOU love and why?Thanks for listening.xo-JackieFind out more about EFFLORESCE - a dreamingMUSE rendezvous here. Registration is open until March 4, 2023.Want to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in learning about Ayurveda and working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comSupport the show

Roy "Futureman" Wooten is an inventor, musician, and composer. He is a six-time Grammy Award-winning performer with Béla Fleck and the Flecktones. For the Flecktones, Futureman plays the Drumitar, a guitar synthesizer he has invented to play drum and percussion sounds, and occasionally performs vocals as well. His solo albums are experimental and incorporate diverse musical genres and concepts.Connect with RoyInstagramFacebookJournal PromptAt the beginning of this episode, Roy and I talk about his earliest memory of music. He mentioned listening to the radio in the dark with this brothers. What is your earliest music memory?Thanks for listening.xo-JackieFind out more about EFFLORESCE - a dreamingMUSE rendezvous here. Registration is open until March 4, 2023.Want to calm your mind, have better focus, and relieve inflammation in your body using organic plant medicine? Reach out to me at madreandthemuse@gmail.com or order directly from this link -https://jackiedeconti.greencompassglobal.com/Interested in learning about Ayurveda and working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website.www.madreandthemuse.comSupport the show

Eva Peterson is a certified Ayurvedic Counselor, Life Coach, and Confidence Coach. She supports eco and socially conscious souls in designing a life aligned with their values. By living in harmony with nature we can heal ourselves, our communities, and our planet. As a lifelong environmentalist and activist, Eva knows the unique challenges that changemakers face. She combines ancient Ayurvedic wisdom, embodiment practices, and modern scientific research to help her clients heal burnout, overcome self-doubt, and develop a clear plan for lasting impact. Through online 1-on-1 coaching and seasonal workshops, Eva guides each of her clients to connect with their intuition, their body, and the cycles of nature so that they can make the most of this precious life. Connect with Evahttps://theevapeterson.com/hello@theevapeterson.comJournal PromptOn this episode, Eva and I talk about the concept of "Imposter Syndrome". Are there places in your life where you have felt that way? How can you reframe this idea to honor where you are on your path? Remember, a beginner isn't an imposter. Trying out new things is how we expand and evolve. Thanks for listening.xo-JackieInterested in learning about Ayurveda, checking out my workshop offerings, buying some small batch goods, or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out the Madre & The Muse website!!www.madreandthemuse.comSupport the show

Mercedes is a full-time international Healing Arts teacher. Her passion is to help others learn and empower themselves through Yoga, Reiki, AcroYoga, Thai Yoga, Meditation, and Educational Wellness Workshops. Mercedes's own journey with yoga inspired her to deepen her practice and then share her passion for this practice with others on their journey. As a teacher, she encourages students to turn inward during their practice to experience self-inquiry, getting comfortable outside of their comfort zone, and be an observer of their bodies and minds. Her aim is to cater to the physical needs of the students while making sure to deliver a practice that intends to unify the mind, body, and soul in a safe and supportive environment.Connect with Mercedeshttps://mercedesani.com/ Rainbow MeditationJournal PromptTake some time after doing the guided rainbow meditation at the end of this episode to free-write in your journal. See what bubbles up. Thanks for listening.xo-JackieInterested in learning about Ayurveda, checking out my workshop offerings, buying some small batch goods, or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out my new Madre & The Muse website!!www.madreandthemuse.comSupport the show

Daisy Faith is an artist based out of Wilmington, NC, who isn't interested in painting things "perfectly" or photo-realistically. Her focus is on color, bold brushwork, mark making and creating energy in her compositions.  Daisy approaches each painting with a sense of improvisation by making painterly strokes and listening to where the painting wants to go next. She believes that her best paintings are the paintings where she simply lets go of any specific outcome and finds a sense of spontaneity and joy throughout the process.Connect with Daisyhttps://www.daisyfaithart.com/Journal PromptIn which areas of your life do you improvise?  Thanks for listening.xo-JackieInterested in learning about Ayurveda, checking out my workshop offerings, buying some small batch goods, or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out my new website!!www.madreandthemuse.comSupport the show

Catherine "Cat" Morrisey Wilson is the founder of Conjure - a space for spiritual exploration, healing, and acceptance. Cat offers tarot & astrology readings that focus on soul growth and potential. She created the Conjure Apothecary line for alcohol-free herbal support. All services are offered in-person and remotely, and appointments are required. In-person appointments take place in-person at the Three of Cups Clubhouse.Connect with Cathttps://www.instagram.com/conjure.nc/https://www.conjurenc.com/ Journal PromptReflect on how the tarot reading resonates with you. Thanks for listening.xo-JackieInterested in learning about Ayurveda, checking out my workshop offerings, buying some small batch goods, or working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out my new website!!www.madreandthemuse.comSupport the show

Ahna Hendrix believes that when we invest in ourselves, the world benefits. She is a Divine Luminary whose work as an Intuitive Channel, Teacher, Spiritual Guide, and Podcaster dedicates herself to reintroducing the world to its spirituality through the Akashic Records, Spiritual Guidance coaching, and workshops and courses designed to empower individuals to take the reins and transform their lives.  Ahna is also the host of the Soul Driven Podcast, a weekly podcast that explores the intersection of living a soulful and spiritual life in a driven and ambitious world. Join her for practical guidance, truthful discussions, and interviews with people who are successfully living a soul-driven life.Connect with Ahnahttps://ahnahendrix.com/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5fsN8oqu8Ib8IcvpYZA4jQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahnahendrix/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahnahendrix/ Journal PromptAfter listening to the channeled Akashic message at the end of this episode, take some time to freewrite about what came up for you. Thanks for listening.xo-JackieInterested in working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out my new website!! www.madreandthemuse.comSupport the show

Raegan Benson is a birth and postpartum doula as well as an herbalist currently located in North Carolina. She is founder of the Adapted Healing Apothecary where she creates herbally infused goods with the intention to alchemize self care rituals, to nourish the nervous system, and to nurture the body. Connect with Raeganwww.facebook.com/adaptedhealingwww.instagram.com/adaptedhealinghttps://www.etsy.com/shop/adaptedhealing  Journal PromptSpend time with a plant. Write about what you intuitively know about the plant and what the messages are inside. Thanks for listening.xo-JackieInterested in working with me as your Ayurveda Health Counselor? Check out my new website!www.madreandthemuse.comSupport the show

Erica Morgan is an ocean loving captain, yoga teacher, and NVC educator.  Connect with Ericahttps://www.instagram.com/wild.open.heart/ Journal PromptWe started off this episode talking about the words EARTH and HEART. Brainstorm/free-write about both of these words and see what comes up for you. Thanks for listening.xo-JackieCheck out my new website!!www.madreandthemuse.comSupport the show

Jill Hari began practicing yoga twenty years ago, and delights in exploring how the connection of the postures and the breath transforms us. She enjoys studying all methods of yoga, and being creative in her approach depending on the needs of her students. Jill taught yoga in Washington, DC and Alexandria, VA before moving to Wilmington, NC. She is passionate about Ayurveda and enjoys sharing her enthusiasm with all who are seeking good health and longevity. Jill offers Ayurvedic workshops, modules for yoga teacher trainings, and individual consultations. Consultations give clients the opportunity to be seen and heard as Jill takes an in-depth look at their constitution and current condition. When she is not working she enjoys cooking, biking, hiking, and spending time in nature.​Connect with Jillhttp://www.catalystayurveda.com/https://www.instagram.com/catalystayurveda/Journal Prompt What plants do you have a connection with? Are they on your daily path or do they spark a memory from long ago?Thanks for listening.xo-JackieJoin me for the upcoming YTT or book a consultation by sending me a DM on IGhttps://www.instagram.com/madreandthemuse/ Support the show

Maite , pronounced “ May Tai “is  from sunny Barcelona and is currently living in the USA. She is a working mama of two full of spirit kids alongside her supper supportive husband Brian and biz partner. Maite is a holistic nutritionist + foodie turned entrepreneur. Her mission with Yummix is to deliver the highest quality organic and most delicious ingredients to feed your loved ones while respecting and taking care of the environment through using biodegradable and compostable packaging. Read the story of Yummix here. Connect with Maite https://yummixes.comhttps://www.instagram.com/yummix_glutenfree/Journal PromptCall a relative and write down a recipe that they love to make. Then, for extra credit- make it! :) Thanks for listening.xo-JackieAs a special offering to Elixir listeners, I'm giving away a FREE connection call to anyone who follows and reaches out either via the Elixir IG or Madre & the Muse IG…and if you aren't on IG (or if you are taking a social media break), feel free to just email me at info@madreandthemuse.com. This connection call will be a way for us to chat briefly about what Ayurveda is, how we can work together to tune into this ancient sacred wisdom of health and wellbeing using a modern approach, and to answer any questions you may have regarding working together…as well as a sweet discounted offer towards one-on-one sessions for limited time.Support the show

Ryanna Battiste is a city-girl turned nature-lover living on family land in rural South Carolina who is healing generations of chronic-illness with a lifestyle centered around nature, family, and clean eating. She used to be exclusively focused on nutrition as a vehicle for healing and still believes the food you choose to eat (and especially what you choose not to eat!) is a powerful part of the journey. However, food is just one piece of the multidimensional experience of healing.In her 8 years as a Duke Certified Integrative Health Coach with a keen understanding of what motivates people to change and grow, Ryanna has worked with people experiencing every type of dis-ease. At the same time, she has been navigating her own way through chronic illness and seasons of pain. What she has learned is that healing is an intricate practice involving all aspects of our being - our body, our mind, and our spirit. Ryanna believes that forgiveness is a critical tool for transformation, trauma can be resolved through the breath, your body is incredible, and a little bit of plant medicine can go a long way!She shares her gifts in individual and group work, on her podcast, Journey to Heal, and at special events and retreats. Connect with Ryanna ("Ry")www.ryannabattiste.com instagram.com/journeytoheal.life Journal PromptIn this episode, we talk about "Protectors". Take a moment to think about which protectors show up in your life. Write about them. Write to them. Thanks for listening.xo-JackieAs a special offering to Elixir listeners, I'm giving away a FREE connection call to anyone who follows and reaches out either via the Elixir IG or Madre & the Muse IG…and if you aren't on IG (or if you are taking a social media break), feel free to just email me at info@madreandthemuse.com. This connection call will be a way for us to chat briefly about what Ayurveda is, how we can work together to tune into this ancient sacred wisdom of health and wellbeing using a modern approach, and to answer any questions you may have regarding working together…as well as a sweet discounted offer towards one-on-one sessions for limited time.Support the show

Joanne Durham is a retired educator who has loved poetry since she devoured the pages of The Golden Treasury of Poetry as a child. Her chapbook, On Shifting Shoals, about life in the small North Carolina beach town where she lives, is forthcoming from Kelsay Books. To Drink From A Wider Bowl , winner of the 2021 Sinclair Poetry Prize, is her latest book of poetry. Joanne was a finalist for the NC Poetry Society's Poet Laureate Award, the NC State Poetry Contest, and won Press 53's Prime Number Summer Challenge. Her poems have appeared in numerous journals, including Poetry East, Calyx, Chautauqua, Third Wednesday, Juniper Poetry Journal, Gyroscope, Quartet, Kosmos Quarterly, Front Porch Review, Evening Street Review, Tipton, Verse Virtual, Love in the Time of COVID Chronicles, Rise-Up Review, and Yellow Arrow. When she's not immersed in poetry, Joanne practices yoga, plays tennis, delights in her grandchildren, and works for a better world for them to grow up in.Connect with Joannehttps://www.joannedurham.com/https://www.instagram.com/poetryjoanne/https://eveningstreetpress.com/book-author/joanne-durham/Check out Three Man Soul Machine featuring Mylie Durham IVhttps://soundcloud.com/three-man-soul-machine  https://www.growroom.productions/artistsJournal PromptWhat is your earliest memory of poetry? Did you have a favorite poem?  Thanks for listening.xo-JackieAs a special offering to Elixir listeners, I'm giving away a FREE connection call to anyone who follows and reaches out either via the Elixir IG or Madre & the Muse IG…and if you aren't on IG (or if you are taking a social media break), feel free to just email me at info@madreandthemuse.com. This connection call will be a way for us to chat briefly about what Ayurveda is, how we can work together to tune into this ancient sacred wisdom of health and wellbeing using a modern approach, and to answer any questions you may have regarding working together…as well as a sweet discounted offer towards one-on-one sessions for limited time.Support the show

Travis Shallow is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and recording artist. Check out his bio here : https://www.travisshallow.com/bioOn this episode we talk about his musical path - including his start with playing the guitar, his songwriting methods, creating a live stream during the pandemic and so much more.  I really enjoyed talking with Travis and love that he offered to perform a song at the end of our conversation together. Be sure to follow Travis on social media and check out his live stream - Wednesdays at 6pm EST. Connect with Travishttps://www.travisshallow.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuU6TiGC2A8lAvYg16ljVlw https://www.instagram.com/travisshallow/  Journal PromptHas there been a time where you took a leap and needed to trust your cape? Thanks for listening.xo-JackieAs a special offering to Elixir listeners, I'm giving away a FREE consultation call to anyone who follows and reaches out either via the Elixir IG or Madre & the Muse IG…and if you aren't on IG (or if you are taking a social media break), feel free to just email me at info@madreandthemuse.com. This consultation call will be a way for us to chat briefly about what Ayurveda is, how we can work together to tune into this ancient sacred wisdom of health and wellbeing using a modern approach, and to answer any questions you may have regarding working together…as well as a sweet discounted offer towards one-on-one sessions for limited time.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/elixirpodcast)

Noelle Whittington is an author, yoga mentor, life coach, and musician. She is currently based in her childhood hometown of Wilmington, NC where she teaches weekly yoga classes, is a member of several bands, and pursues solo music projects. She is the creator and founder of Soul Alchemy Course, an online group coaching course and community designed to help people find their purpose and live a life of fulfillment. She also offers music lessons, life coaching, mentorship programs for yoga teachers, and mantra and yoga philosophy studies programs both in person and online. Noelle is the senior trainer of the service-based Kunga Yoga School. Connect with Noellehttp://www.narayanishakti.com/ https://www.soulalchemycourse.com/ Get a Copy of the Bookhttps://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Affirmation-Journal-Reflections/dp/1638788855/ref=sr_1_1?crid=8H6XL4PPTSFR&keywords=morning+affirmation+journal&qid=1644017416&sprefix=morning+affirmation+journal%2Caps%2C72&sr=8-1 Journal PromptHave you always felt that there was a book inside of you just waiting to be written? What would it be about? Thanks for listening.xo-JackieAs a special offering to Elixir listeners, I'm giving away a FREE consultation call to anyone who follows and reaches out either via the Elixir IG or Madre & the Muse IG…and if you aren't on IG (or if you are taking a social media break), feel free to just email me at info@madreandthemuse.com. This consultation call will be a way for us to chat briefly about what Ayurveda is, how we can work together to tune into this ancient sacred wisdom of health and wellbeing using a modern approach, and to answer any questions you may have regarding working together…as well as a sweet discounted offer towards one-on-one sessions for limited time.Support the show

The Voice + the Pen is a songwriter concert series.. It is currently being hosted on the second floor of the Reel Cafe in downtown Wilmington, NC on Wednesday evenings from 6-9pm. It is also streamed on IG for those who aren't local to the area and want to check it out. Hosted by Emily Burdette and Jarrett Raymond, this weekly happening is free to attend and consistently offers a talented array of performances by songwriters from across the region. Connect with Emily + JarrettThe Voice and The PenEmily BurdetteJarrett Raymond Artist Date Idea:Check out The Voice + The Pen Wednesdays from 6-9pm in Wilmington, NC (or on IG live). Not local to Wilmington, look around to see if there are any local jams or listening rooms.  For more info on Artist Dates, check out: https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/artists-dates/Thanks for listening.xo-JackieP.S.- As a special offering to Elixir listeners, I'm giving away a FREE consultation call to anyone who follows and reaches out either via the Elixir IG or Madre & the Muse IG…and if you aren't on IG (or if you are taking a social media break), feel free to just email me at info@madreandthemuse.com. This consultation call will be a way for us to chat briefly about what Ayurveda is, how we can work together to tune into this ancient sacred wisdom of health and wellbeing using a modern approach, and to answer any questions you may have regarding working together…as well as a sweet discounted offer towards one-on-one sessions for limited time.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/elixirpodcast)

Carly Gee, founder and owner of The Dandelion Fox, is from Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. She graduated from UNC Asheville in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts degree concentration in ceramics, and K-6 teacher licensure.Aside from creating pressed flower art, and pottery, she also love gardening, hiking, her two cats (Lily & Mars) and dancing to music.Carly began The Dandelion Fox over 5 years ago after falling in love with the art of pressing flowers. She is inspired by the idea of preserving the fleeting moments in the garden, and the bouquets given to her by special people. Connect with Carlyhttps://www.thedandelionfox.com/aboutInstagramArtist Date Idea: Take yourself on a nature walk and pick some wildflowers. Be sure to do this mindfully and with sacred attention to the plant itself. When you return home, place these flowers between pages of a book. Check back on these beauties in a month or so.  For more info on Artist Dates, check out: https://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/artists-dates/ Thanks for listening.xo-JackieP.S.- As a special offering to Elixir listeners, I'm giving away a FREE consultation call to anyone who follows and reaches out either via the Elixir IG or Madre & the Muse IG…and if you aren't on IG (or if you are taking a social media break), feel free to just email me at info@madreandthemuse.com. This consultation call will be a way for us to chat briefly about what Ayurveda is, how we can work together to tune into this ancient sacred wisdom of health and wellbeing using a modern approach, and to answer any questions you may have regarding working together…as well as a sweet discounted offer towards one-on-one sessions for limited time. Support the show

Noelle Whittington, E-RYT500 + YACEP is the creator of the Soul Alchemy Course. This 4-week online group coaching course infuses the wisdom and practices of yoga, ayurveda, dance, and spirituality. Noelle helps participants discover and clarify their soul's true expression, so that they can confidently share their vision with the world, and live the life of their dreams. This course is for YOU if...✅You crave work-life balance✅You need help creating boundaries✅You notice yourself in patterns that no longer serve you✅You experience fear, doubt, and judgement- from yourself and others✅You need a bit more guidance clarifying your Soul's truest expression✅You need some help with discipline, organization, and accountability to move toward your dreams✅You find yourself overwhelmed with helping others and have very little time for yourself✅You can see and feel your vision, you just need help with action steps✅You want to feel confident and empowered to create this life change✅You desire freedom and fulfillment in your life✅You are looking for a community of like-minded individuals who want to go DEEP✅You want to live in joy and abundanceConnect with Noellehttps://www.soulalchemycourse.com/www.narayanishakti.comJournaling PromptWhat does your dream day look like? Write about it in detail from the moment you wake up until you fall asleep. The sky is the limit.  Thanks for listening.xo-JackieUpcoming Local OfferingsPineapple Studios : Yoga on Tuesdays + Thursdays @ 9amTerra Sol Sanctuary : Yoga Thursdays @ 6pm (beginning in July) + Ayurveda WS 7/10 www.madreandthemuse.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/elixirpodcast)

Calen Otto is the creator of the "Unruly Travel" blog. Created after a solo budget bike/make-it-up-as-ya-go trip across the US, Calen felt inspired to create an online space to share experiences while meeting incredible strangers that would quickly turn into friends all over the world. Calen has put together a collection of posts, videos, articles, podcasts, and photos to share what brave humans are doing with their limited time on this earth, and how to set off on an adventure with less resources than what one may typically think is needed to travel. Connect with Calenhttp://unrulytravel.com/ Journaling PromptMake a list of the places you'd love to travel to....dream big. Then, expand on that list- what would you love to do/explore/see in those places? If it's out, definitely check out Calen's travel guide for tips on how to make these travel dreams a reality. Thanks for listening.xo-JackieUpcoming OfferingsYoga at Pineapple Studios : Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9am beginning June 8, 2021June 12 Groove Is In The Heart with Justin HeterJune 20 Live Music Yoga with Jay Killman  Solstice Alchemy : An Ayurveda WorkshopJune 26 Radiant Joy : An Experiential Chakra Workshopwww.elixirpodcast.mewww.madreandthemuse.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/elixirpodcast)

Barbara is a generational intuitive, teacher, and transformational coach.  Growing up in a small fishing village on the coast of North Carolina, Barbara discovered her gift of clairvoyance at a very young age. Adolescent trauma catapulted her into fully embracing her intuitive abilities in the pursuit of self-healing and launched her career as a transformational life coach.Barbara has studied strategic life coaching through the Priority  Academy and is a graduate of  “Free The She” a Berkeley Psychic Institute affiliate with certifications in Advanced Intuitive Development and Intuitive Teacher Training. Barbara has also educated herself in the Human Design System through rigorous self-study and is Red Tent Certified under Star of Ishtara.Over the past 8 years she has worked with clients from all around the world. Her offerings have included private coaching, intuitive sessions, women's circles, retreats, and various workshops (in person and virtual). When she's not working she is spending time with her husband and fur baby. She enjoys hiking, swimming in the ocean or in her pool, traveling, and of course hibachi. Connect with Barbarahttps://www.barbarabrinkleywhitford.com/Journaling PromptWhat are some of your idiosyncrasies? How can you view them as gifts? Thanks for listening.xo-JackieUpcoming OfferingsYoga at Pineapple Studios : Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9am beginning June 8, 2021June 12 Groove Is In The Heart with Justin HeterJune 20 Solstice Alchemy : An Ayurveda WorkshopJune 26 Radiant Joy : An Experiential Chakra Workshopwww.elixirpodcast.mewww.madreandthemuse.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/elixirpodcast)

Stephanie Washburn is a ceramic artist who found her passion for clay while enrolled in the studio art program at Radford University, where she graduated in 2015 with a BFA in ceramics. In the fall of 2016, shortly after moving to Wilmington, North Carolina, Celestial Surf Studio was established. Celestial Surf Studio is an extension of Stephanie as an individual. All of the inspiration and musings she gathers from the natural world around her are transformed to function. The mystique and charm of the local landscape, allure of crystal formations, and astronomic cycles all influence the pieces created. Connect with StephanieCelestial Surf StudioJournaling PromptsWhat are some of your re-occuring dreams? What do you think they mean? If you're up for the magical challenge, maybe keep a dream journal as Stephanie mentions in the episode and see what unfolds. Thanks for listening.xo-JackieUpcoming OfferingsMay 16 Live Music Yoga with Paul MillerJune 12 Groove Is In The Heart with Justin Heterwww.elixirpodcast.mewww.madreandthemuse.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/elixirpodcast)

Sarah Rohrman is a social worker, behavioral health educator, and trauma survivor advocate who runs her own Life Coaching business.Before becoming an entrepreneur, Sarah received a bachelor's degree in social work, a master's degree in community health education and became a registered yoga teacher.  Sarah's tagline for her coaching business is “I can't change your life, but you can.” She strongly believes empowerment comes from within and she gently guides her clients to dig deep within themselves to unapologetically create their own path toward healing, tap into their inner power to fully transform their life, and embody their personal confidence.Connect with Sarahwww.sarahrohrman.comJournaling PromptsSetting boundaries creates clarity. What are your boundaries? Thanks for listening. xo-Jackiewww.elixirpodcast.mewww.madreandthemuse.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/elixirpodcast)

As the Director of Science, Research and Academic Partnerships for Plastic Ocean Project, Inc. as well as the Executive Director, Bonnie Monteleone is a researcher who has collected plastic marine samples globally including four of the five main ocean gyres, the Caribbean, and has extended this work to Pyramid Lake, outside of Reno, Nevada.  Monteleone completed her first field study exploration in the North Atlantic Gyre in July 2009 in collaboration with  Maureen Conte, PhD. Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute and Bermuda Institute of Ocean Science (BIOS). In the fall of 2009, Monteleone accompanied Algalita Marine Research Foundation's 10-year resampling of the North Pacific Gyre, quantifying the rate of plastic marine debris growth to the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, sampling a transect of 3,460 nautical miles (nm).In 2010, she continued her North Atlantic study resampling the same region in the North Atlantic. In fall of 2010, she joined 5 Gyres Institute in a first ever South Atlantic transect sampling for pelagic marine debris traveling 4,270 nm from Brazil to South Africa. In 2012, Monteleone collected samples from the South Pacific as part of the film project, A Plastic Ocean. To date, she has five years of data sets from the North Atlantic. A total of 217 surface samples were collected from all four oceans. Monteleone collaborates with Charles Moore, founder of the Algalita Marine Research Foundation (AMRF), Dr. Marcus Eriksen and Anna Cummings, co-founders of 5 Gyres Institute, Dr. William J. Cooper, University of California Irvine (UCI), and Dr. Maureen Conte, BIOS.  In 2012, Bonnie Monteleone and Paul Lorenzo co-founded the 501c3 Plastic Ocean Project, Inc.Monteleone also works in the Environmental Studies Department at UNC Wilmington as an Adjunct Instructor teaching a Plastic Marine Debris Field Studies course and manages a lab working with student Directed Independent Studies (DIS) research. Research projects vary from fieldwork collecting beach samples to lab analysis looking at plastic leachates, persistent organic pollutants (POPs) uptakes, and plastic ingestion by marine organisms. She collaborates with Drs. Pamela Seaton, Brooks Avery, Susanne Brander, and Alison Taylor at UNCW.Bonnie is also an accomplished artist, turning some of the plastic she collects on her voyages into modern artistic masterpieces. This work story boards her research and has become a traveling art exhibit  - What goes around comes around.  She received the Conservation Communicator of the Year 2017, Governor's Award, Cape Fear YWCA Woman of the Year - Environmental Award 2018, and nominated for the Cape Fear Woman of Achievement award 2018. She is a member of the Sierra Club Marine Team and on the NC Wildlife Federation's Board of Directors.Connect with Bonniehttps://www.plasticoceanproject.orgJournaling PromptsWhat are some ways that you can reduce/eliminate your use of plastics in everyday life? Make a list. Then, start. You CAN be the change you wish to see in the world. Thanks for listening. xo-Jackiewww.elixirpodcast.mewww.madreandthemuse.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/elixirpodcast)

This episode is all about cheese.....vegan cheese. I'm talking with Ashley John, founder of Kind Cultures, a Wilmington- based vegan cheese company. We talk about how she got inspired to start her business, what it's like to be a plant-based parent, and her journey with veganism. If you live in the Wilmington area, be sure to swing by Tidal Creek Co-Op to scoop up a batch (or two) of Kind Cultures. Connect with Ashleywww.kindculturesvegan.com Journaling PromptsWhat does the word compassion mean to you? How can you practice compassion to yourself? https://www.ilovevegan.com/resources/ Thanks for listening. xo-JackieLIVE MUSIC YOGA 4/25 LINK FOR TICKETSwww.elixirpodcast.mewww.madreandthemuse.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/elixirpodcast)

On this episode, I am talking with my friend, Maria Borghoff. Her and I met several years ago in the local yoga community. I've attended as well as co-hosted workshops with Maria, and always feel super inspired after being in her presence. Maria has studied with master teachers of Integral Yoga, Qigong, Tibetan Buddhism, Ayurveda, Reiki, Classical Music, Death Support, Mental Health Advocacy, and Social Work. As the director of Rhythm Art & Yoga School, Maria provides personal and professional mentorship through yoga teacher training and healing artist residency. Maria works with beginner students, established teachers, emerging artists, and licensed therapists. She spends her time singing, writing, dancing, making music, and creating art. Maria's melodic voice is deeply relaxing, ancient, and “other-worldly,” and students describe her teaching style as intelligent, intuitive, healing, uplifting, compassionate, grounded, thought-provoking, and inclusive.During our conversation, Maria and I talk about goddess psychology, the concepts of harmony and dissonance, the rhythms of life and the earth, and so much more. Connect with Mariahttps://www.rhythmartyoga.comJournaling PromptsWhat are some relationships in which you experience harmony? Why? Are there any relationships that you experience dissonant harmony? Why? How do these different types of harmonies feel in your body? Can you relate them to colors, textures, or sounds? Thanks for listening. xo-Jackiewww.elixirpodcast.mewww.madreandthemuse.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/elixirpodcast)

Coco Reedy is the artist and owner of YaYa and Company, located in Wilmington, NC. She specializes in beadweaving, resin pouring, and art therapy. Coco's work explores traditional craft and modern art practices, paying homage to her Native American heritage. Coco pulls from the deepest corners of her soul and creates functional art that she hopes you can see yourself through. In this episode, our conversation revolves around:*moving through an abusive relations and learning to practice self love- channeled thru art*how her ancestors set a beautiful example of what true resiliency looks like*honoring inclusion and embracing dichotomies within ourselves of light and darkConnect with Cocowww.yayacompany.comInstagramJournaling PromptsCoco and I talk about how she was inspired by her Native American ancestors. Today, write about your ancestors.  Or....a fun twist on this prompt could be- embody being the ancestor and write to a future generation telling them about the things that are a part of your daily life. Thanks for listening. xo-Jackiewww.elixirpodcast.mewww.madreandthemuse.comSupport the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/elixirpodcast)