C******a y Chisme

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✨ Welcome to C******a y Chisme ✨ I’m Carmen, known to many as Sovereign Alchemista. Through honest conversations, storytelling, and a healthy dose of chisme, we explore healing, culture, burnout, identity, and the movement to decolonize healthcare. As a nurse, writer, and proud MexiRiqueña, I believe culture is medicine, stories matter, and healing is about more than symptom management. Together, we’ll examine the human cost of caring, reclaim ancestral wisdom, and imagine what becomes possible when we return humanity to healing. Because some conversations don’t just change minds, they change lives. 🌿✨

  1. Aug 9

    The Hidden Cost of Psychedelic Healing in Western Spaces

    Plant medicine is not a trend, and healing is not a shortcut. Ana reveals why real recovery requires lineage, safety, and a deep reckoning with trauma, ancestry, and the stories our bodies carry. Ana is a psychotherapist from Colombia, a medicine woman, and a trauma therapist working with PTSD and complex PTSD. In this conversation, she shares the path that took her from neuroscience and health psychology to ancestral healing, and how a near-death experience changed everything. You’ll discover: Why she rejects the romanticized, one-size-fits-all version of plant medicineHow MDMA therapy helped break through severe PTSD and agoraphobiaWhat traditional yagé/ayahuasca work actually looks like in ColombiaWhy safety, consent, preparation, and the right container matter so muchHow colonization, classism, and racialized shame disconnect people from their rootsWhy cultural appropriation in healing spaces causes real harmWe also get into the hidden costs of “healing” in Western spaces, from people speaking over traditions they barely know to the pressure on BIPOC and Indigenous people to constantly educate, translate, and absorb the weight of everyone else’s curiosity. Ana and the host also reflect on their own experiences in BIPOC containers, the power of community, and what it means to reclaim identity after being taught to hide it. If you’ve ever felt pulled toward plant medicine, ancestral work, or decolonizing wellness, this episode will challenge the glossy version and give you something far more valuable: truth, discernment, and a deeper respect for the medicine and the people who carry it. Essential listening if you care about trauma healing, Indigenous knowledge, cultural reciprocity, and what real integration asks of us.

  2. Jul 18

    Healing with Dirt

    In this episode, Erica Vigil Flores shares her journey of integrating traditional medicine with Western healthcare, her experiences practicing in rural New Mexico, and the importance of trust and cultural reverence in healing. Discover how ancestral practices and modern medicine can coexist to empower communities and improve health outcomes. In this episode, Erica and the hosts explore the importance of integrating traditional indigenous medicine with Western healthcare, addressing cultural silencing, colonization, and the need for cultural competence in medical practice. They emphasize creating space for ancestral knowledge and trusting the healing process.

  3. Jun 23

    Integrating the Journey: Reflections Post-Psychedelic Culture Conference with Dr. J

    In this final episode with Dr. J, we reflect on our shared experience at the Psychedelic Culture Conference hosted by Chacruna. We discuss key insights, personal takeaways, and how we’re integrating the wisdom gained into our lives and work. Tune in for thoughtful final thoughts, meaningful reflection, and some inspiration for your own integration journey.

  4. May 27

    Sacred Conversations: Behind the Scenes at the Chacruna Conference

    In this special two-part episode, Dr. J and I reflect on our experience as presenters at the annual Chacruna Institute psychedelic conference. From stepping onto the stage to navigating conversations around sacred medicine, ethics, community, and representation in the psychedelic space, we share the moments that impacted us most. We talk about the energy of the conference, the people we connected with, the powerful discussions that unfolded, and the deeper reflections that emerged after the experience. This episode is an honest conversation about what it means to show up authentically in this work while honoring both the science and the sacred. Whether you are curious about the psychedelic field, passionate about conscious healing, or simply interested in hearing what happens behind the scenes at a conference like Chacruna, this episode offers a grounded and personal look into the experience. Two voices. Two perspectives. One unforgettable journey.

  5. May 16

    Joy in Art

    In this episode, I sit down with Joy, an incredible artist and cannabis cultivator whose work carries deep soul and intention, including a beautiful What was supposed to be a simple meeting to pick up artwork turned into hours of conversation in a parking lot with her and her wife, laughing and talking as if we had known each other for years.Her spirit is warm, grounded, creative, and deeply genuine, and that energy flows through everything she creates.We talk about art, cannabis, connection, creativity, and the magic that happens when people meet in authenticity.This conversation felt less like an interview and more like remembering an old friend.

  6. 10/14/2025

    Healing Beyond Medicine: A Nurse’s Journey into Hospice, Heritage & Holistic Care

    In this powerful episode of Chingonas y Chisme, we sit down with Erica, a dedicated hospice nurse whose path blends Western medicine with ancestral wisdom. Together, we explore her journey into nursing, the emotional truths of hospice care, and the burnout that so many healthcare workers carry in silence. Erica shares her reflections on navigating grief, advocating for compassionate end-of-life care, and holding space for patients beyond the limits of the clinical setting. This conversation touches on everything from the sacredness of death, the potential role of psychedelics in easing suffering, to the deep need for culturally rooted healing. Erica also speaks honestly about the beauty and burden of being a woman in medicine, the power of embracing identity and ancestry, and why community care is the future of health.

  7. 09/04/2025

    The Remembrance

    Aminah Jackson is dedicated to helping women reclaim their power through the art of dance. With a diverse background in education and movement, she brings forward the wisdom of matriarchal guidance as a foundation for understanding and embodying femininity. Her retreats invite women of all ages into spaces of healing and empowerment, where vulnerability becomes a pathway to authentic connection. Central to Aminah’s work is the integration of masculine and feminine energies, recognizing that balance between the two is essential for personal growth. She emphasizes that men, too, hold a vital role in collective healing and belong in spaces where transformation unfolds. Through her guidance, participants are reminded that feminine energy is not only nurturing and receptive but also strong, fierce, and warrior-like. Her offerings highlight the importance of daily practices that help shift energy, promote well-being, and anchor individuals in their fullest selves. At the heart of her work is the belief that community and connection are the keys to personal and collective healing—a return to wholeness through movement, ritual, and shared experience.

  8. 06/07/2025

    Defying the Odds: Danay’s Healing Journey

    In this deeply moving episode of Chingonas y Chisme, we sit down with the radiant and resilient Danay, who was once told she had only six months to live due to a rare disorder. Refusing to accept that as her fate, Danay chose to listen to her body, trust her intuition, and reclaim her health—on her own terms. With the support of open-minded doctors and an unwavering connection to her inner wisdom, she began a healing journey that defied every expectation. Tune in as we talk about courage, self-advocacy, and the power of choosing your own path to wellness. This is a story of radical hope, embodiment, and living life fully.

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✨ Welcome to C******a y Chisme ✨ I’m Carmen, known to many as Sovereign Alchemista. Through honest conversations, storytelling, and a healthy dose of chisme, we explore healing, culture, burnout, identity, and the movement to decolonize healthcare. As a nurse, writer, and proud MexiRiqueña, I believe culture is medicine, stories matter, and healing is about more than symptom management. Together, we’ll examine the human cost of caring, reclaim ancestral wisdom, and imagine what becomes possible when we return humanity to healing. Because some conversations don’t just change minds, they change lives. 🌿✨

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  • Creator
    Carmen
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Carmen
  • Show Website
    C******a y Chisme