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EPISODE 64 - ANCIENT EGYPTIAN MYSTERIES

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?

EPISODE 63 - SACRED STORYTELLING

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

EPISODE 62 - MARY MAGDALENE, EASTER BRIDE

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? 

EPISODE 61 - TANTRA: WEAVING THE MICROCOSM WITH THE MACROCOSM

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

EPISODE 60 - SACRED FEMININE PLANT MEDICINE

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 

EPISODE 59 - PROTECTING THE SACRED

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/ 

EPISODE 58 - THE RECKONING

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

Episode 57 - THE PROFESSIONAL PRIESTESS

Join me and my deep soul sister and priestess apprentice, Sarah Jenks, as we dive into what it means to claim the path of the modern-day priestess as a grounded, respected, and honored vocation.
 
Journey with us as we talk about being a priestess initiate to fully claim your wyrd, proudly fly your freak flag, and walk the edge of discomfort that ultimately leads to a life lived in deep integrity to your purpose and mission. 
 
Sarah went to the right schools, knew the right people, and married the doctor; but that life was out of alignment with her mystic nature. Learn how she became a Priestess–despite her resistance. 
In this episode, we explore: 
 
What it means to be a modern-day priestess
How this path challenge you to listen to your truth
The Priestess wound
What 3,000 years of patriarchy resulted in for us as women
Why we need to be trained as Priestesses
How we can respect & honor this path 
Hilarious, edgy stories from the last 12 years of knowing each other 
BIO:
Sarah Jenks is a wife, mother, entrepreneur and total superstar that recognizes life is more than doing what the world has told us we're "supposed to do." It's about finding your purpose and creating a life where you thrive, not just survive.  It is her mission to empower women around the world to go out and live to their fullest potential. 
 
Sarah has created a large community around her spiritual mentorship and online coaching. She's helped women to own the magic of self discovery and show up for the world as their true beings. The impact she's had on the lives of women is incomparable and yet, Sarah is just getting started.
Find Sarah on the web
https://sarahjenks.com 
FB - https://www.facebook.com/sejenks 
IG - https://www.instagram.com/sarahjenks/
 

Episode 56 - S*X, INTIMACY, AND OUR MENOPAUSAL BODIES

Join me and my incredible soul sister, Lisa Schrader, as we explore the least talked about, most intimate initiations of the menopause journey. 
 
Get ready because we spill the beans about all the things that no one tells you.
 
This has to be one of the most intimate conversations that I have recorded and charts my personal descent journey into facing some of the hardest and most revealing aspects yet of my menopause journey. 
 
Lisa is my go-to woman whenever there is “something going on” in realms of my feminine body, my sexuality, my desire, my intimacy, and the initiations that come for most of us in these “queening” years. 
 
Prepare to have your heart opened, to laugh, cry, gasp, and at the end of it all, not feel so alone … or that you are losing it (although sometimes, losing it is just what is needed)! 
Some of what we explore:
 
Vaginal Atrophy? I mean WTF is that? And who named it that?!
How our bodies change: drive, desire, and anatomy 
The initiation gateway of having to speak our needs
The challenge and hilarity of intimacy and s#x just not working the way it used to
What it means to enter into a deeper lovership with ourselves at this point of the journey
How to embrace all these changes
 
BIO:
Lisa Schrader, the founder of Awakening Shakti, has impacted the lives of thousands of women for over a decade as a workshop leader, author, speaker and coach. Her work has been featured on Oprah, Oxygen and VH1. She has achieved the designation of Professional Certified Coach with the International Coach Federation and has been in private practice since 2001. Lisa leads workshops and offers a variety of online group coaching and initiation programs to international audiences.
She is a graduate of UCLA and a faculty member of The Shift Network, where she also hosts the annual Shakti Summit global event. She writes and speaks widely and has authored many published articles and two books: Kama Sutra 52: A Year’s Worth of the Best Positions for Passion and Pleasure from Quiver Books and her own ebook, Getting Started with Tantra. Lisa has designed a sensual and abundant life that she absolutely loves in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California.
WEBSITE: https://www.awakeningshakti.com/ 
INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/awakeningshakti/ 
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/AwakeningShakti 
 
 

EPISODE 55 - QUEEN, EMPRESS, MAGA: Your Well Earnt Feminine Power

In this first episode of the new season, I come rolling back with more RED magic.
 
Join me as I set the scene for the next series of RED and let you into the discussions I’ve been having recently about what it means to embrace our saging process and make a timely claim to the power of menopause.
 
We all know about the three phases: Maiden, Mother, and Crone. 
 
But what happens if you’re in between the Mother or Crone phase? What is this phase called and who is the archetypal power that resides within us when we reach the fabulous 50’s? 
 
Could it be the Maga, Queen, or Empress?
In this episode:
What if you’re not yet ready to be a Crone, but you surely aren’t a Mother anymore?
What if you didn't have birth children … then what
What if we, as a generation, are stepping into a new phase of embodied womanhood for the first time in thousands of years (think: the ravages of patriarchy and our foremothers who had no money, property, rights, etc.) 
Consider the grief from the unmanifested desires of our mothers and the dream seeds we carry
Maga Power: Not giving a sh*t about what others think of you & reveling in the energy that frees up 
Queen Power: Saying no (most of the time), sitting on your throne, and eating bon bons instead (at least some of the time) 
Empress Power: Honoring all that you’ve experienced & sitting in the bounty of the life you’ve created
What is this emerging face of the feminine? Who She is within us? What are her characteristics?
 
Let’s explore how naming her gives us more freedom, power, self-gnosis, and support to honor our life journey of the 50-something-year-old amazing women that we are!