Keeping Her Keys: At The Crossroads of Modern Life and the Deeper World Cyndi Brannen

I was delighted to speak with Nicholas Pearson, author of so many wonderful books and fabulous teacher. Nicholas is my go-to source for information on stones, as well as his books on energy healing and floral essences. Liz Westlake, owner of Materia Magikeia and Stone Instructor in Covina, joined in this conversation where we covered so many topics, from how stones are connected to Hekate (and other goddesses) to practical methods for working with our beloved rocks and crystals. Nicholas and I bonded when we discovered we shared a love for ancient magical gems. Be prepared to spend time researching them.

Watch (with CC) and access the transcript HERE.



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More about Dr. Cyndi:

https://keepingherkeys.com/

Hekate's connections to other goddesses and mythic witches, including Artemis, Selene, Persephone, Demeter, Circe and Medea, are explored in this episode from the archives.



View the transcript and watch with CC HERE.

A meditative journey to connect with the energy of early spring, for some spiritual cleaning.



Blessings for the Spring Equinox.

Coyote Mae and Dr. Cyndi explored the intersection of spiritual programming and liberation through witchcraft. Focusing on their personal journeys and observations, they discussed the insidious nature of spiritual conditioning, from how it shows up in pagan practices to the unconscious restrictions on personal practice. Respect for varying spiritual paths by seeking to understand rather than dominate, and how self-discipline is a key of personal liberation are also covered.   

This chat goes well with "Rixipyle: The Liberator," in Entering Hekate's Cave: The Journey Through Darkness To Wholeness by Cyndi Brannen, PhD. Available wherever books are sold.  

Watch with CC and access the searchable transcript: https://app.searchie.io/watch/YxDWXy7MNg

I wanted to do something special for International Women's Day, and I can think of nothing better than starting our conversation about being embodied witches, my lovelies. However you move, from breath to adventure, I honor you on this day, and every damn one. As women, we are often told from the moment we are born (and sometimes even before) that we need to force our bodies into tiny little forms of what's acceptable. To not take up space. To diet, to dye our hair, to dress a certain way, to hide our beautiful flaws, etc. etc. etc. So much bull*. It stops NOW. Move your beautiful body however you are able.

In this "moving" conversation, I'm joined by Neesheta Patram-Arenson, Covina Movement Instructor, and the fabulous hosts of JenOsha and Lauren from The Witches Workin/out podcast. We touch upon so many aspects of being an embodied witch, from grief in the body to the deeper aspects of exercise.

There's a short meditation for returning to the body. too. Neesheta highlights the power of movement in healing, while Witches Working Out encourages listeners to use witchy practices while in the gym or engaging in physical activity. Trigeminal neuralgia is discussed along with taking up space with an imperfect body, self-care, grief and loss and breaking up with perfectionism. Finally, the importance of trusting our intuition and body while finding enjoyable forms of physical activity is emphasized, encouraging listeners to embrace the Temple of Good Enough. Don't forget to do your Squats For Hekate.

Watch with CC and view the transcript (click on the magnifying glass) HERE.

More about Dr. Cyndi Brannen HERE.

This meditation restores equanimity to beings through releasing fear (Phoberos) and embracing the energy of pure love (Agape). This meditation works with breath and the body-spirit essence, forming an internal system unlocking trust, security and firm boundaries. Within this energy field of pure love, we access agape energy, allowing us to embrace/release fear, as well as open up to memories, desires and the warmth of the Goddess. In this way, we can create a flow of acceptance, validation, healing power and rejuvenation, ultimately returning us to our truest selves.

This is a new version of the meditation for 2023.

Based in the Agape Phoberos exercise from the Keeping Her Keys book.

Watch the meditation with CC and transcript (click on the magnifying glass) HERE.

Learn more about Dr. Cyndi HERE.