RED
For RED women leading from the edge, birthing new worlds through their bodies, hearts, and minds. RED is the origin story of your sovereign power; your fierce tenderness; your graceful wild; your bold, ecstatic birthright. What do you avoid, but secretly yearn to express? What are you devoted to? What fire did you come here to burn? What is the most revealing thing about you that you hide? These are some of the bold questions asked during the Red Podcast. Join kickass, outrageously courageous—and a tad bit naughty—female spiritual leaders discuss their edgy paradoxes, quirks, and desires with host, Elayne Kalila Doughty, MFT, founder of the Priestess Presence Temple.
Episodes
3 days ago
EPISODE 67 - THE POWER OF ALCHEMICAL ART
3 days ago
3 days ago
Join Elayne Kalila and her soul sister Eden Amadora as they dive into the alchemical power of creativity and music. Come with them as they debunk some of the most common shadows so many have internalized about who gets to be creative or artistic! This one is for you if you’ve ever said, “I can't sing, draw, or dance!”
Together they dive deep into the shadowlands to see how art is alchemical in nature, and how every one of us has access to the incredible power of art to work with the parts of self that we have cast out.
Eden shares about her own deep shadow work with confronting her internalized judgment and separation from the masculine and her anger with the male face of God. This deep processing birthed an incredible body of work through her called the “Sun Heart,” a 3-month self-study program through the rite of Hieros Gamos, the inner marriage.
They also share how important it is for us as women to heal any parts of our inner world where we are in judgment, contempt, or hatred for the masculine, and understand that masculinity is not the same as patriarchy – although they are so often conflated and seen as the same thing.
You’ll want to hang out to the end of this one to hear a very intimate acapella preview of a new song Eden is currently working on that is STUNNING!
In this episode:
How we avoid and resist looking at the darker shadow aspects of self, and how this can keep us stuck on our life path
What it is to enter into alchemical work with our shadows and least liked parts of self
How we need to discern the difference between patriarchy and masculinity and how this can free us from the internalized projections onto men that continue to separate us
Hear an intimate LIVE acapella version of a beautiful new song that Eden is dedicating to the sacred marriage of Yeshua + Magdalene
Don't miss this free Beltane event with Eden: https://edenamadora.com/sherises/
Monday Apr 22, 2024
EPISODE 66 - SACRED RITUAL THEATER
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Monday Apr 22, 2024
Join Elayne Kalila and the wonderful Isis Indriya as they dive into the power of the Egyptian Mysteries and lineage of Sacred Ritual Theater.
Sacred Ritual Theater has been a part of our human experience since the beginning of time. Come on to this fascinating and illuminating dialogue where they explore the roots of ritual, theater, healing, and the importance of why this sacred ancient art is being reclaimed at this time.
Priestesses of ancient times were deeply steeped and trained in the art of Sacred Theater and Prayerformance.
In this episode:
Learn about the transformative power of theater and the divine, unpacking the idea of co-creating with elements and gods in ancient theaters
Dive into the ancient traditions of ritual theater, where participants become cosmic forces and shape culture and society through storytelling and alignment with the cosmos
The importance of listening and paying attention to the intelligence and communication from the cosmic realms, and creating in alignment with them
What it means to become a "vessel" for the living archetype in mystery school work, involving purification and cleansing practices to become a clear vessel for energy
What the difference is between “acting” and “embodying” an archetype
The value of studying sacred sciences and mystery traditions, which can help build strength and deepen one's understanding of the cosmos, leading to a greater connection with the divine
The importance of reimagining and revitalizing social roles and functions through storytelling and ritual initiation
Monday Apr 15, 2024
EPISODE 65 - SAGE WISDOM
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Monday Apr 15, 2024
Join Elayne Kalila and the wonderful Dr.Kellie Hayes as they travel yet another spiral into the fascinating and perplexing subject of our menopausal rites of passage. As you know, we have been exploring the deeper recesses of what it is to walk through this phase of our lives and to glean the wisdom from within the trial and tribulations.
Elayne Kalila has been delighting in finding women to speak about what it means for us all to find ourselves AGAIN as we go through our peri-menopausal years, and what it truly means for us to enter into a new phase of our lives.
Dr. Kellie has some deep wisdom to share on this subject, and this conversation is a heartfelt, funny, vulnerable, and deeply insightful ride through some of the more difficult, challenging, and beautiful moments that we as women find ourselves in as we go through our own death and rebirth at midlife.
If you are ready to embrace the “Saging” stage of life, this conversation is for you…
Some of what they explore:
Peri-menopause as a radical reset of everything
Re-imagining aging as a rebirth not a limitation
What does it mean to work smarter not harder
How can we truly celebrate all seasons of our lives?
What does it mean to become a sacred Sage?
Who do we want to be as Elders?
Monday Apr 08, 2024
EPISODE 64 - ANCIENT EGYPTIAN MYSTERIES
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Monday Apr 08, 2024
Join Elayne Kalila and the wonderful Lara Maysa Ingram as they dive into the world of ancient Egyptian Mysteries and why there is such a fascination with the ancient hermetic teachings and how they are still so relevant for us today in the ravaged world we are navigating.
Together we discuss what it is to make a pilgrimage to any sacred site and how we are changed and transformed by these kinds of deep soul rememberings and callings.
They grapple with the moment that we find ourselves in as a global community as we are called to face the current atrocities – in particular the war in Gaza and genocide against Palestinian peoples.
They speak into how the ancient mysteries and the power of alchemy can inform us as we look for the ways that we can recognize and embrace our individual and collective shadows, and at the same time hold the vision of the world that we are calling forward.
Some of what dive into:
How Lara received a powerful message for her own soul's evolution through a stray cat, and how listening between the veils is what begins a spiritual journey.
Who Sekhmet is and why she is such a potent archetype to support us in destroying illusions and embracing true, authentic, and humble service
Sekhmet's teachings and how they are relevant to late-stage patriarchy
The power of prayer, ceremony, and using our voices to effect alchemical changes in our world
How do we stand as Priestesses in this world and lean into the power of our presence to create change?
What are the the 42 ideals of Ma’at and what is her significance for our modern-day lives?
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
EPISODE 63 - SACRED STORYTELLING
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Sunday Mar 31, 2024
Join Elayne Kalila with her deep-hearted sister Leah Lamb as they muse into the world of sacred storytelling and its place within our priestess arts. Leah is a masterful storyteller and has been extolling the power of story and sacred narrative for many years.
Come and listen to her share her own storylines and allow her to inspire you to embrace your inner bard.
Together they meander through the landscapes of myth, metaphor, and ancient storylines to speak into why storytelling is such an important art form for these uncertain times that we find ourselves living in.
This is a beautiful weaving of the magic of the spoken power of story and the role that story, myth, and archetype play in all of our lives.
Some of what we explore:
What is sacred storytelling?
What is it to be summoned by a story? And to allow the spirit of a story to move through you?
What is the power of story within our inner lives?
How do you become discerning about the stories that you weave?
Using storytelling for healing trauma
Using metaphors and symbols for deep healing
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
EPISODE 62 - MARY MAGDALENE, EASTER BRIDE
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Sunday Mar 24, 2024
Join Elayne Kalila and the wonderful Magdalene Elder Margaret Starbird as they presence the lesser-known story of Easter, the starring role that Mary Magdalene had in the Passion of Christ, and how excluding her from the story and the Church has caused such disarray in our world.
Margaret has devoted much of her life to researching and writing about the lost bride or the “Bride in Exile” – aka Mary Magdalene – and has extensive knowledge and chapter and verse that she brings to this dialogue.
Together they dive into the incredible ‘herstory” of the Sacred Union Goddess Cults that predate Christianity, to Magdalene as the holy grail, and how the bible can be used as an oracle!
Margaret tells wonderful stories of how she went from being a devout Catholic woman who was horrified at the idea of Magdalene and Yeshua in sacred union to becoming one of the grandmothers of the modern Magdalene movement.
Some of what we explore:
How the incredible importance of Mary Magdalene is hidden in plain sight if we know where to look
Who is Mary Magdalene as the Easter Bride, as the other main character alongside Yeshua?
What is the major design flaw in the Catholic Church?
What is the Magdalenes’ message for our time?
What is the movement from the age of Pisces to the age of Aquarius signaling to us?
How do we walk as modern-day Magdalenes?
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
EPISODE 61 - TANTRA: WEAVING THE MICROCOSM WITH THE MACROCOSM
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Sunday Mar 17, 2024
Join Elayne Kalila and her sister heart Jonita D'souza, Founder of Exploring Femininity, as they delve into the mysteries of Tantra and its profound implications for our spiritual journey. Born in India and raised in the UK, Jonita has been on a fascinating journey of reclaiming her own cultural and spiritual lineages.
In this insightful and deep conversation, Jonita takes us into a journey of understanding Tantra as it has come to be known. They de-mystify an often misunderstood term and offer a grounding in what it is and what it isn't!
Together they weave a wonderful conversation delving into common misconceptions about Tantra being solely focused on sexuality and explore the diverse disciplines within the tantric tradition, beyond sexual practices, including yoga, meditation, and ritual.
Some of what we dive into:
Define Tantra as the path to becoming one with life and achieving liberation through expansion
Explore the concept of weaving the microcosm with the macrocosm, recognizing the interconnectedness of our inner and outer worlds
Highlight the parallels between Tantra and other mystical traditions, such as Gnosticism and Hermeticism, emphasizing the universal truth of "as above, so below; as within, so without"
Discuss how Tantra offers a framework for understanding our existence as fractals of the universe
Examine the role of Tantra in awakening to full embodiment and reclaiming our authentic essence
Explore how Tantra serves as a path to liberation from societal conditioning and the limitations of the ego
Deepen with a conversion about the integration of Eastern and Western perspectives on Tantra, bridging cultural divides and fostering a holistic understanding of spiritual practices
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
EPISODE 60 - SACRED FEMININE PLANT MEDICINE
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Sunday Mar 10, 2024
Join Elayne Kalila with her sister heart Marguerite as they dive into the world of the sacred feminine and plant medicine.
Over the last few years, there has been an incredible resurgence of interest in using plant medicine to open ourselves to deepen self-knowledge and healing. It is being used in many therapeutic settings with amazing results. And with anything that is a medicine, there is also a way in which we are being called to more deeply discern and be present to how we interface with them.
How do we partner with these sacred allies as sacrament? How do we open the way to a deeper connection with the sacred feminine through the use of Ayahuasca, Mushrooms, and Cannabis? Join us as we dive into this very timely and potent conversation.
Some of what we explore:
What does it mean to use plant medicines ceremonially instead of recreationally?
The use and misuse of sacramental medicine
How can plant medicines connect us to the reclamation of the sacred feminine?
How do we develop a relationship with a plant spirit?
The connection between plant spirits and the faerie kingdom
How to prepare for a sacred relationship with plant medicine
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
EPISODE 59 - PROTECTING THE SACRED
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Tuesday Feb 27, 2024
Join me and my incredible soul sister, Achintya Devi, as we explore the Rose Mysteries and the rise of the Magdalene Consciousness in our collective at this time. Once again, we dive into the storyline of the reclamation of the Way of Love, protecting what's sacred, and the initiatory path that many of us find ourselves on at this time.
The Goddess has been exiled for the last few thousand years, and therefore, half of creation has been missing. We see so much that isn't working, how much is falling apart – AND – we also see so much that is blossoming and awakening simultaneously.
What does it mean to truly walk the Way of Love, recognizing the unique gifts and passions that are here to be woven as a tapestry of this timeline?
She is calling to us – because each of us has a mission to fulfill on the personal and also on the collective – as we are woven together in the legacy of the rebirth of the divine feminine, in partnership with the divine masculine.
We dive into the necessity of alchemical work, the application of heat that aids in the process of enlightenment, or purification. This is an awakening of consciousness at a cellular level.
Some of what we explore:
What does it mean to walk the Way of Love?
Who is Magdalene as the Sovereign Queen?
How is the Sophia Consciousness returning to us?
How is Mother Gaia going through her own alchemical transmutation at this time?
How are we experiencing the quickening – how do we experience alchemy within our bodies?
What is the journey of reclamation, purification, and regeneration that we are on?
What does it mean to sit in the fire of the initiation of the times we are living in?
How do we show up and protect the sacred at this time?
BIO: Achintya is the Founder of Goddess Rising Mystery School and Global Sisterhood. She is dedicated to supporting women reclaim their Ancient Feminine Power & Sovereignty, and embody their Soul Essence.
Achintya is a Priestess of Avalon, ordained in the Temple of Isis and the Rose Lineage of the Magdalene. Through extensive alchemical and somatic training, Archetypal Goddess Embodiment, Oracle Gifts, Moon Wisdom and her Priestess Path, Achintya expertly guides women through Light and Shadow home to their innate Wisdom, Truth, and Power.
She journeys to her Priestess homes of Avalon and Egypt yearly for Re-Dedication, Offerings and Communion. She has received the blessings from these sacred lands and the Rose Mystica High Council to share these mystical teachings and oracle transmissions in her offerings through Goddess Rising Mystery School.
Achintya is also a Certified Wholistic Health Practitioner, Women’s Embodiment Mentor, Acupressure & CranioSacral Therapist and Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Teacher. She is from British Colombia and lives on the island of Maui with her husband. She teaches both online and in-person internationally.
WEBSITE: https://www.goddessrising.org/
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/goddess_rising
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/groups/goddessrising.sisterhood/
Monday Feb 26, 2024
EPISODE 58 - THE RECKONING
Monday Feb 26, 2024
Monday Feb 26, 2024
It's been quite a ride over the last 3 months and you may have noticed that we have been on hiatus. The end of 2023 held a lot more in store for me than I could have anticipated!
In this first episode of the new season, I bring forward my heart in a whole new way. Having traversed a very real death and rebirth cycle, I arrive to you now with compassion, love, and some well-timed humor - as I reflect on what it means to be walking this path of love.
Join me for this deep, heartfelt revelation of what I am now calling “The Reckoning.”
As you know, over the last year I have been diving deeply into this rite of passage known as perimenopause.
In this episode, we explore the profound transformations and challenges that come with the rites of passage in a woman's life, particularly during perimenopause and menopause.
What is this transition all about really?
I have had hundreds of conversations with all kinds of women at this point about what they have struggled with, including all the wild symptoms in the body — hot flashes, insomnia, heart palpitations, aches and pains, emotional roller coasters — you name it...
And yet, the one thing that they all have in common is not the physical or emotional symptoms, but the incredible power of this transition.
A rite of passage that is marked by some kind of Reckoning that has us face into what we have avoided – until now – and really look at it in the eye.
Whatever that thing is, it finds us all eventually. Join me as I skate around the inner landscape of what it looks like for millions of women to come of age - as Queens, Magicians, Empresses, Wise Women, and Generatrix of a new world.
In this episode, we explore:
Women's rites of passage, the Underworld + the Reckoning
Perimenopause, Grief, and Love
Facing fears and demons in the dark
Price of patriarchal domination on our feminine bodies
How do we embrace The reckoning as a time when we must confront everything within ourselves that we have not yet healed or loved into wholeness?
The journey of self-mothering and self-love — what is it?
Embracing the mystery of life and the beauty and horror that coexist within it, finding a deeper understanding and compassion for oneself and others
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