Cacao Conversations - A Journey of Healing, Transformation, and Self-Love

Julietta Wenzel and Dorice Ross
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Cacao Conversations: Sip. Connect. Awaken. This is more than a podcast—it’s a sacred space for healing, transformation, and self-love. Each week, we invite you to pour a cup of ceremonial cacao, drop into your heart, and connect—with yourself, with us, and with the magic of life. We’re here to remind you that you are not alone on this journey. Together, we explore the moments that shape us—the highs, the lows, and the beautiful mess in between. Through real conversations infused with spiritual wisdom, authentic storytelling, and personal growth practices, we help you strip away the noise, embrace your truth, and reclaim your power. Whether we’re laughing, shedding tears, or sitting in stillness, every episode is a celebration of what it means to live fully alive and unapologetically yourself. So if you’re ready to awaken your heart, reconnect with your soul, and step into your power, grab your cacao and join us. Your soul is calling. Are you listening?

  1. 6D AGO

    Grounding Isn’t Optional

    Everyone wants intuition.  Purpose.  Manifestation.  Peace.  Connection.  Answers.  But most people are trying to build their lives from a completely ungrounded nervous system. We live in a world that keeps pulling us out of our bodies and into stress, distraction, overwhelm, comparison, fear, overthinking, and information overload. Then we wonder why we feel anxious, exhausted, disconnected, and all over the place.  In this episode, we’re talking about grounding. Real grounding. Not just “go stand barefoot in the grass” grounding.  We talk about:  what grounding actually means why so many spiritual people still feel unstable the obsession with upper chakras while ignoring the roots nervous systems, presence, and living in reality instead of constantly escaping it why grounding is the foundation for healing, intuition, clarity, purpose, and real transformation We also talk about community and connection… because roots were never meant to grow alone. Nature already knows this. Trees communicate and support each other through the mycelium beneath the surface. The strongest roots are connected roots. And honestly? I think humanity has forgotten that.  This conversation is an invitation to slow down, come back into your body, reconnect to what actually matters, and build a foundation strong enough to hold the life you say you want. Because grounding isn’t what limits your spirituality. It’s what allows it to become real.  New episodes of Cacao Conversations drop weekly.  Sip. Connect. Awaken.  Hey! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode, please send us a message. We'd love to hear from you! Your cup is full, your journey awaits. Let’s sip, chat, and transform together.  Find out more at https://www.bodyandsoulevents.love/  Julietta Wenzel Founder of Body & Soul Ministries, Julietta is a healer, guide, and visionary dedicated to helping others remember their true selves and step into their authentic power. With a background as a physical therapist turned spiritual practitioner, she combines individual healing sessions, sacred ceremonies, and transformative retreats to guide her community toward joy, fulfillment, and alignment.  https://bodyandsoulministries.love/  Instagram: @bodyandsoulministries  Dorice Ross Elder of Body & Soul Ministries, Dorice is a healer, educator, and guide devoted to supporting others in remembering their divinity and lived experience of Oneness. With a background in physical therapy and university-level teaching, her path has always bridged the body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in both psychology and energy healing, and inspired by diverse spiritual traditions, Dorice creates safe, compassionate spaces where healing unfolds naturally. Her work is guided by love, deep listening, and trust in the wisdom of Source.   Instagram: @rossdorice Shine bright and have a magical day! Julietta & Dorice

    33 min

  2. MAY 13

    When Life Doesn’t Look the Way You Imagined

    Mother’s Day can bring up a lot.  Grief.  Longing.  Love.  Resentment.  Regret.  Sadness for what was… and sadness for what never was.  In this episode of Cacao Conversations, we use Mother’s Day as the doorway into a much deeper conversation: What happens when life doesn’t look the way you imagined?  Maybe you lost your mother.  Maybe you lost a child.  Maybe becoming a mother never happened the way you hoped.  Maybe your relationship with your mother is complicated.  Maybe the life you thought you’d have by now looks completely different.  And underneath all of it is something many people quietly carry:  The grief of unmet expectations.  The grief of identities, timelines, dreams, and futures we built ourselves around.  This conversation is about more than motherhood. It’s about learning how to stop defining yourself by the life that didn’t happen… and reconnecting with the life that’s asking to be lived now.  We also explore:  • the deeper meaning of the sacred feminine  • creation beyond motherhood  • identity, purpose, and reinvention  • the loneliness so many people feel around unmet expectations  • why community and honest conversations matter more than ever  You are not alone in this.  And maybe the next version of your life begins the moment you stop worshipping the one you thought you were supposed to have.  If this conversation resonates, this is the kind of work we explore inside: Reclaim Your Power — The Remembering: A 6-Week Journey Back to Your True Self A space where you are seen, supported, challenged, and reminded who you truly are.  New episodes of Cacao Conversations drop weekly.  Sip. Connect. Awaken.  Hey! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode, please send us a message. We'd love to hear from you! Your cup is full, your journey awaits. Let’s sip, chat, and transform together.  Find out more at https://www.bodyandsoulevents.love/  Julietta Wenzel Founder of Body & Soul Ministries, Julietta is a healer, guide, and visionary dedicated to helping others remember their true selves and step into their authentic power. With a background as a physical therapist turned spiritual practitioner, she combines individual healing sessions, sacred ceremonies, and transformative retreats to guide her community toward joy, fulfillment, and alignment.  https://bodyandsoulministries.love/  Instagram: @bodyandsoulministries  Dorice Ross Elder of Body & Soul Ministries, Dorice is a healer, educator, and guide devoted to supporting others in remembering their divinity and lived experience of Oneness. With a background in physical therapy and university-level teaching, her path has always bridged the body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in both psychology and energy healing, and inspired by diverse spiritual traditions, Dorice creates safe, compassionate spaces where healing unfolds naturally. Her work is guided by love, deep listening, and trust in the wisdom of Source.   Instagram: @rossdorice Shine bright and have a magical day! Julietta & Dorice

    39 min

  3. MAY 6

    Stop Waiting — Your Life Changes When You Show Up (The Power of Community)

    Everyone says they want connection. They want community. They want the world to change.  But most people are still waiting.  Waiting to feel ready.  Waiting for the right time.  Waiting for someone else to go first.  In this episode of Cacao Conversations, we’re having a real conversation about what’s actually keeping people stuck—and why doing the work alone only takes you so far.  We talk about:  • Why so many people feel disconnected (even when they’re “doing the work”) • The hidden cost of staying in isolation • Why showing up feels uncomfortable—and why it matters • How community accelerates healing, growth, and real change  • What shifts when you choose to be seen instead of staying in the background  This isn’t about forcing yourself to do more. It’s about recognizing that the life you say you want… requires you to show up for it. And not just for yourself—but for each other.  If you’ve been feeling the pull to be in deeper connection, to be part of something real, to stop doing this alone… this is your invitation.  This is the work we do inside: Reclaim Your Power — The Remembering: A 6-Week Journey Back to Your True Self A space where you’re supported, seen, and challenged to step into who you truly are—together.  New episodes of Cacao Conversations drop weekly.  Sip. Connect. Awaken.  Hey! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode, please send us a message. We'd love to hear from you! Your cup is full, your journey awaits. Let’s sip, chat, and transform together.  Find out more at https://www.bodyandsoulevents.love/  Julietta Wenzel Founder of Body & Soul Ministries, Julietta is a healer, guide, and visionary dedicated to helping others remember their true selves and step into their authentic power. With a background as a physical therapist turned spiritual practitioner, she combines individual healing sessions, sacred ceremonies, and transformative retreats to guide her community toward joy, fulfillment, and alignment.  https://bodyandsoulministries.love/  Instagram: @bodyandsoulministries  Dorice Ross Elder of Body & Soul Ministries, Dorice is a healer, educator, and guide devoted to supporting others in remembering their divinity and lived experience of Oneness. With a background in physical therapy and university-level teaching, her path has always bridged the body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in both psychology and energy healing, and inspired by diverse spiritual traditions, Dorice creates safe, compassionate spaces where healing unfolds naturally. Her work is guided by love, deep listening, and trust in the wisdom of Source.   Instagram: @rossdorice Shine bright and have a magical day! Julietta & Dorice

    32 min

  4. APR 29

    You Don’t Trust Yourself — And It’s Running Your Life

    You Don’t Trust Yourself — And It’s Running Your Life | Break the Pattern & Reclaim Your Power  If you feel stuck in your life, your relationships, your decisions… this might be hard to hear—but it will set you free: You don’t trust yourself.  In this episode of Cacao Conversations, we break down how lack of self-trust quietly runs your life—and why no amount of overthinking, researching, or asking for advice will fix it.  This isn’t about getting more information. It’s about recognizing the pattern that’s been keeping you small… and finally interrupting it.  We talk about:  • Why you second-guess yourself even when you “know”  • How self-trust gets broken over time  • The hidden ways you’re reinforcing the pattern every day  • Why waiting to feel “ready” keeps you stuck  • A simple, real-life practice to start rebuilding trust immediately  If you’re ready to stop looking outside of yourself for answers… and start moving with clarity and power—this episode will hit.  If this resonates, this is exactly the work we do inside: Reclaim Your Power — The Remembering: A 6-Week Journey Back to Your True Self This isn’t surface-level.  This is where you break patterns, reconnect to who you are, and start living differently.  Join us.  Step in.  Do the work.  New episodes of Cacao Conversations drop weekly.  Sip. Connect. Awaken.  Hey! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode, please send us a message. We'd love to hear from you! Your cup is full, your journey awaits. Let’s sip, chat, and transform together.  Find out more at https://www.bodyandsoulevents.love/  Julietta Wenzel Founder of Body & Soul Ministries, Julietta is a healer, guide, and visionary dedicated to helping others remember their true selves and step into their authentic power. With a background as a physical therapist turned spiritual practitioner, she combines individual healing sessions, sacred ceremonies, and transformative retreats to guide her community toward joy, fulfillment, and alignment.  https://bodyandsoulministries.love/  Instagram: @bodyandsoulministries  Dorice Ross Elder of Body & Soul Ministries, Dorice is a healer, educator, and guide devoted to supporting others in remembering their divinity and lived experience of Oneness. With a background in physical therapy and university-level teaching, her path has always bridged the body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in both psychology and energy healing, and inspired by diverse spiritual traditions, Dorice creates safe, compassionate spaces where healing unfolds naturally. Her work is guided by love, deep listening, and trust in the wisdom of Source.   Instagram: @rossdorice Shine bright and have a magical day! Julietta & Dorice

    40 min

  5. APR 23

    You’re Not Stuck — You’re Running a Program

    If you feel stuck in your life, relationships, money, or health… this might be hard to hear—but it’s also freeing: You’re not stuck. You’re running a program.  In this episode of Cacao Conversations, we break down what “programs” actually are—your beliefs, conditioning, and nervous system patterns—and how they silently shape your reality.  We talk about:  Why you keep repeating the same patterns in relationships, finances, and your body The truth about subconscious programming and how it runs your life Why awareness alone doesn’t create real change Why you can be “doing the work” and still feel like nothing is shifting This isn’t about blaming yourself.  It’s about seeing clearly… so you can actually change what’s been running on autopilot.  If you’re ready to stop repeating the same cycles and start living differently—this conversation will hit.   Hey! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode, please send us a message. We'd love to hear from you! Your cup is full, your journey awaits. Let’s sip, chat, and transform together.  Find out more at https://www.bodyandsoulevents.love/  Julietta Wenzel Founder of Body & Soul Ministries, Julietta is a healer, guide, and visionary dedicated to helping others remember their true selves and step into their authentic power. With a background as a physical therapist turned spiritual practitioner, she combines individual healing sessions, sacred ceremonies, and transformative retreats to guide her community toward joy, fulfillment, and alignment.  https://bodyandsoulministries.love/  Instagram: @bodyandsoulministries  Dorice Ross Elder of Body & Soul Ministries, Dorice is a healer, educator, and guide devoted to supporting others in remembering their divinity and lived experience of Oneness. With a background in physical therapy and university-level teaching, her path has always bridged the body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in both psychology and energy healing, and inspired by diverse spiritual traditions, Dorice creates safe, compassionate spaces where healing unfolds naturally. Her work is guided by love, deep listening, and trust in the wisdom of Source.   Instagram: @rossdorice Shine bright and have a magical day! Julietta & Dorice

    46 min

  6. APR 14

    AI vs Authenticity: Are We Losing Ourselves in Artificial Intelligence?

    On this episode of Cacao Conversations, we’re diving into a conversation that’s becoming impossible to ignore…  Artificial Intelligence is everywhere. In our work. In our conversations. Even in our healing and personal growth.  But the real question is: Are we using AI… or is it quietly shaping us?  We explore the growing tension between artificial connection and authentic human presence—and what this means for our consciousness, our truth, and our ability to stay connected to ourselves.  This isn’t about fear.  And it’s not about rejecting technology.  This is about something deeper.  What happens when we start outsourcing not just tasks… but truth?  In this episode, we talk about:  The rise of AI in therapy, coaching, and spiritual growth Why so many people feel something is “off” but can’t explain it The loss of trust in what is real—and how it impacts the psyche The intuitive awareness emerging in younger generations The difference between thinking… and truly knowing How to use AI consciously without giving your power away And most importantly… How to stay grounded, embodied, and connected to your truth in a world that’s becoming increasingly artificial. Because this isn’t really about AI. It’s about whether you’re living from your truth… or something outside of you. If this conversation resonates, this is exactly the work we’re doing inside:  Reclaim Your Power The Remembering: A 6-Week Journey Back to Your True Self A space for those who are ready to move beyond awareness… and actually live differently.  Sip. Connect. Awaken.  Hey! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode, please send us a message. We'd love to hear from you! Your cup is full, your journey awaits. Let’s sip, chat, and transform together.  Find out more at https://www.bodyandsoulevents.love/  Julietta Wenzel Founder of Body & Soul Ministries, Julietta is a healer, guide, and visionary dedicated to helping others remember their true selves and step into their authentic power. With a background as a physical therapist turned spiritual practitioner, she combines individual healing sessions, sacred ceremonies, and transformative retreats to guide her community toward joy, fulfillment, and alignment.  https://bodyandsoulministries.love/  Instagram: @bodyandsoulministries  Dorice Ross Elder of Body & Soul Ministries, Dorice is a healer, educator, and guide devoted to supporting others in remembering their divinity and lived experience of Oneness. With a background in physical therapy and university-level teaching, her path has always bridged the body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in both psychology and energy healing, and inspired by diverse spiritual traditions, Dorice creates safe, compassionate spaces where healing unfolds naturally. Her work is guided by love, deep listening, and trust in the wisdom of Source.   Instagram: @rossdorice Shine bright and have a magical day! Julietta & Dorice

    44 min

  7. APR 8

    The Divine Mother Spoke to Me: A Holy Saturday Vision of Mary, Grief, and Humanity

    On this episode of Cacao Conversations, Dorice shares a deeply personal and profound experience that unfolded on Holy Saturday—one that moved beyond the ordinary and into something sacred, raw, and universal.  Standing in her kitchen beside an image of the Virgin Mary, she closed her eyes… and found herself inside a living vision of the Pietà. She was holding Jesus. His body, lifeless, in her arms. And then, in an instant, the vision shifted. She was holding her own son… as he died in her arms.  Back and forth, the images moved. Jesus. Her son. Jesus. Her son. What arose was more than personal grief.  It was the grief of a mother.  Mary’s grief.  The grief carried by every mother who has ever lost a child.  And then something even greater came through. Dorice felt the presence of the Divine Mother—not only as Mary, but as Isis, wings extended, holding all suffering.  And the message came—not in words, but in knowing: “Hold the grief. Hold the compassion. This is your offering to the world.”  This experience was not just about her. It was about humanity.  The Divine Mother grieves.  She grieves the loss of children.  She grieves the wounding of the masculine.  She grieves the separation within the human soul.  And she is calling some of us to hold that grief consciously… to alchemize it into compassion… and to serve those who are suffering.  Dorice also opens the door to a deeper, often hidden perspective. Drawing on the work of Marguerite Mary Rigoglioso, she explores the idea that Mary may not have been a passive figure—but a highly trained priestess of divine conception. A woman initiated into ancient lineages… who understood how to bring forth extraordinary beings through sacred union with the Divine. A wisdom that echoes across cultures. A truth that has been buried. Silenced. Forgotten.  So we ask:  Is the Divine Feminine rising again?  Is it time to remember who Mary truly was?  And what is being asked of us now?  If you have ever touched grief… If you have felt something greater moving through your life… If you sense that humanity is being called into deeper compassion… This conversation will meet you there.  Sip. Connect. Awaken.  Hey! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode, please send us a message. We'd love to hear from you! Your cup is full, your journey awaits. Let’s sip, chat, and transform together.  Find out more at https://www.bodyandsoulevents.love/  Julietta Wenzel Founder of Body & Soul Ministries, Julietta is a healer, guide, and visionary dedicated to helping others remember their true selves and step into their authentic power. With a background as a physical therapist turned spiritual practitioner, she combines individual healing sessions, sacred ceremonies, and transformative retreats to guide her community toward joy, fulfillment, and alignment.  https://bodyandsoulministries.love/  Instagram: @bodyandsoulministries  Dorice Ross Elder of Body & Soul Ministries, Dorice is a healer, educator, and guide devoted to supporting others in remembering their divinity and lived experience of Oneness. With a background in physical therapy and university-level teaching, her path has always bridged the body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in both psychology and energy healing, and inspired by diverse spiritual traditions, Dorice creates safe, compassionate spaces where healing unfolds naturally. Her work is guided by love, deep listening, and trust in the wisdom of Source.   Instagram: @rossdorice Shine bright and have a magical day! Julietta & Dorice

    50 min

  8. APR 4

    Masculine vs Feminine Energy: You’re Confused… Let’s Fix That

    Everyone’s talking about masculine and feminine energy right now… but most people are getting it wrong.  In this episode of Cacao Conversations, we break down what masculine and feminine energy actually look like in real life — beyond the fluff, beyond the labels, and beyond what social media has been telling you.  This is a grounded, honest conversation about how these energies show up in your relationships, your work, and your everyday decisions.  We talk about:  what healthy masculine and feminine energy really are real-life examples (so you can actually recognize it) where people confuse or misuse these energies when women need to step into masculine energy when men need to access feminine energy toxic masculine and feminine patterns how to create balance instead of burnout or chaos how women can reconnect with the sacred feminine in a real, embodied way This isn’t about becoming more masculine or more feminine. It’s about becoming whole.  If you’ve been feeling out of balance, disconnected, or frustrated in your relationships or life… this conversation will bring clarity.  Hey! Thanks for listening! If you liked this episode, please send us a message. We'd love to hear from you! Your cup is full, your journey awaits. Let’s sip, chat, and transform together.  Find out more at https://www.bodyandsoulevents.love/  Julietta Wenzel Founder of Body & Soul Ministries, Julietta is a healer, guide, and visionary dedicated to helping others remember their true selves and step into their authentic power. With a background as a physical therapist turned spiritual practitioner, she combines individual healing sessions, sacred ceremonies, and transformative retreats to guide her community toward joy, fulfillment, and alignment.  https://bodyandsoulministries.love/  Instagram: @bodyandsoulministries  Dorice Ross Elder of Body & Soul Ministries, Dorice is a healer, educator, and guide devoted to supporting others in remembering their divinity and lived experience of Oneness. With a background in physical therapy and university-level teaching, her path has always bridged the body, mind, and spirit. Rooted in both psychology and energy healing, and inspired by diverse spiritual traditions, Dorice creates safe, compassionate spaces where healing unfolds naturally. Her work is guided by love, deep listening, and trust in the wisdom of Source.   Instagram: @rossdorice Shine bright and have a magical day! Julietta & Dorice

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Cacao Conversations: Sip. Connect. Awaken. This is more than a podcast—it’s a sacred space for healing, transformation, and self-love. Each week, we invite you to pour a cup of ceremonial cacao, drop into your heart, and connect—with yourself, with us, and with the magic of life. We’re here to remind you that you are not alone on this journey. Together, we explore the moments that shape us—the highs, the lows, and the beautiful mess in between. Through real conversations infused with spiritual wisdom, authentic storytelling, and personal growth practices, we help you strip away the noise, embrace your truth, and reclaim your power. Whether we’re laughing, shedding tears, or sitting in stillness, every episode is a celebration of what it means to live fully alive and unapologetically yourself. So if you’re ready to awaken your heart, reconnect with your soul, and step into your power, grab your cacao and join us. Your soul is calling. Are you listening?

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