Cacao Ya Doin!

Melissa, Rob and Lora
  • 5.0 (6)
  • Spirituality
  • Semiweekly

Cacao ya doin'!! 🤎 What if spirituality wasn't something separate from everyday life, but something we could bring into every moment? Join Manisha (Melissa) for honest conversations, spiritual explorations, personal stories, and a little laughter along the way. From spiritual awakening and self-discovery to yoga, plant medicine, relationships, and the everyday challenges of being human, let's explore life together, one cup of cacao at a time. Whether you're a curious soul or a longtime seeker, there's always something more to discover. Have your cacao ready and… 1, 2, 3… play!

  1. 2d ago

    4.3 What Is Spirituality, Really? Beyond Religion, Beliefs & Rituals

    What is spirituality, really? And how is it different from religion? We hear the word spirituality everywhere these days. But what does it actually mean to be spiritual? Is it about believing in something greater than ourselves, following ancient traditions, practicing yoga, or is there something much deeper? In this episode of Cacao Ya Doin!, I invite you to grab your cup of cacao and explore these questions with me. From my first experiences with plant medicine and ayahuasca to my spiritual journey through yoga and India, I share how my understanding of spirituality has evolved, challenged my beliefs, and opened doors I didn't even know existed. Including the rather unexpected lesson I learned from offering coconuts at an Indian temple every day for a month! 🥥 Together, we explore: Spirituality vs. religion: What's the fundamental difference? Believing vs. experiencing: Why knowing something intellectually isn't the same as experiencing it. Spiritual awakening and inner transformation: What does it really mean to grow beyond who we think we are? Eastern and Western spirituality: What my experiences in India taught me about rituals, devotion, and the limitations of our perceptions. The deeper meaning of life: That inner spark that makes us question everything and seek something more. Because perhaps spirituality isn't about finding the right answers, but about discovering what lies beyond everything we think we know. ✨ Now I'd love to hear from you: What does spirituality mean to you? Do you consider yourself spiritual, religious, or neither? Have you ever experienced something that completely changed the way you see the world? Let's keep this conversation alive. With love and cacao, 🤎 Melissa Topics: Spirituality, spirituality vs. religion, spiritual awakening, spiritual growth, self-discovery, yoga philosophy, Eastern spirituality, India, consciousness, personal transformation, and finding meaning in life.

    4.3 What Is Spirituality, Really? Beyond Religion, Beliefs & Rituals

  2. Oct 10

    4.2 The Healing Power of Sharing

    What happens when we dare to share our truth and allow ourselves to simply be human? In this episode, I open my heart with gratitude to everyone who listened to my previous story, held space for me, and shared their love, support, and personal experiences. We explore the healing power of vulnerability, the importance of giving ourselves and others permission to be imperfect, and why compassion is so essential to our collective healing. Because this isn't about women against men. It's about all of us, together. ✨ Healing begins when we stop fighting each other and start seeing the human being in front of us. #Vulnerability, #SpiritualHealing, #SelfCompassion, #EmotionalHealing, #ConsciousRelationships, #Authenticity, #CollectiveHealing

    4.2 The Healing Power of Sharing

  3. Oct 9

    4.1 The Shadows We Carry: Awakening Through Pain

    What happens when a painful experience awakens a shadow buried deep within us? In this vulnerable episode, I share how a recent emotional trigger uncovered an old wound connected to sexual trauma, shame, and self-worth. A journey into shadow work, spiritual awakening, self-forgiveness, and the healing power of compassion. An invitation to release shame, embrace our humanity, break cycles of hurtful behavior, and meet ourselves and others with greater love, awareness, and responsibility. ✨ Sometimes, our deepest shadows are invitations to discover our light. #ShadowWork, #Spiritual Healing, #EmotionalTriggers, #TraumaHealing, #Self-Forgiveness, #Self-Compassion, #InnerChildHealing, #SpiritualGrowth, #Conscious Relationships. Content note: Sexual assault and emotional trauma.

    4.1 The Shadows We Carry: Awakening Through Pain

  4. 08/09/2023

    3.4 Hapé 101....all the secrets of this sacred snuff from the amazon Jungle

    Continuing our 101 series, we have a special guest for you, a hapé expert: Shiri. Shiri has been working with hapé for years, offering regular workshops in person and on line and selling her own special selection of hapé. But what is hapé? How to use it? when to use it? These and many more questions are answered in this exciting episode!!! Have your cup of cacao ready and Enjoy!!! Cacao ya' Later!!!

  5. 06/19/2023

    3.3 Energies 101!!!

    For our new Season - Everything 101, in this episode we discuss energies. Energies is such a vast topic, we just barely scratch the surface hoping this will give you some little insights and guidance to start off your journey in discovering and uncersding more about energies! From chakras to energies in ceremonies...we touched many themes all around energies.. So ready?? Just switch on! Cacao ya later!

  6. 06/06/2023

    3.2 What happen in an Ayahuasca Ceremony 101

    If you're start exploring and educate yourself about ayahuasca Ceremony, you're defiantly curious of How's a Ceremony!! Each ceremony is absolute unique and unrepeatable....but there's definitely some communalities you may encounter. And even though the best approach is to leave all your expectation at the door and approach it with the curiosity of a child, it is important to have some idea, some guidelines and understanding the different ways a ceremony is conducted depending on the traditions, the facilitators, the space and the participants. Have your cup of cacao ready, press play and ...Enjoy!!!! Cacao ya' later!

  7. 05/29/2023

    3.1 Ayahuasca 101!!

    New Series!!! Everything 101!!!! We're starting our new series with Ayahuasca 101. What is Ayahuasca? What does it mean to be called by this medicine? How to prepared yourself? How to choose the right ceremony for you??? Have your cacao ready and Enjoy!!! Cacao ya' Later!!!

  8. 05/12/2023

    2.17 Laughter Yoga Ho Ho Ho Ha Ha Ha

    In this episode we discuss Laughter Yoga with a special Guest Alene! We invited Alene for a session of Laughter Yoga together before recording this podcast. So what is Laughter Yoga? What are the benefits? How can we integrate it as a tool for personal growth, spirituality and plant Medicine?? This and much on this fun episode!! Have your cup ready, play and Enjoy!! Cacao ya Later!

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Cacao ya doin'!! 🤎 What if spirituality wasn't something separate from everyday life, but something we could bring into every moment? Join Manisha (Melissa) for honest conversations, spiritual explorations, personal stories, and a little laughter along the way. From spiritual awakening and self-discovery to yoga, plant medicine, relationships, and the everyday challenges of being human, let's explore life together, one cup of cacao at a time. Whether you're a curious soul or a longtime seeker, there's always something more to discover. Have your cacao ready and… 1, 2, 3… play!

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  • Creator
    Melissa, Rob and Lora
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Melissa, Rob and Lora
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