The Awaken Podcast with Natasja Pelgrom Natasja Pelgrom

Welcome to The Awaken Podcast, hosted by Natasja Pelgrom. Join us on an exploration of profound topics encompassing self-discovery, conscious leadership, and personal growth. After a brief hiatus, Natasja returns with fresh insights and a renewed sense of purpose.
Through solo episodes and engaging discussions, we'll embark on a journey that blends ancestral wisdom with modern self-leadership principles. You'll uncover valuable tools to navigate life's complexities, embrace moments of stillness, and work towards manifesting your dream life.Natasja's guiding quote, "The work is rewarded by the gifts you receive in silence," sets the tone for this transformative season.

In this episode, Natasja embarks on a deep dive with Nadia Duinker, an entrepreneur and co-founder of Freedomville,Leadership Unleashed: Pioneering New Paths to Freedom. Nadia's guiding vision in her life and choices is "life is my job and nature is my employer." In this episode, we explore what it means to be a future leader. Join us for a profound exploration on The Awaken Podcast.

In this episode Nadia discusses:


Aligning entrepreneurial endeavors with personal values.Reevaluating and reinventing oneself for personal growth.Embracing humility to become a student again on the journey of life.Courageously making significant life shifts by letting go of the past and embracing the new.Following your heart to carve out your unique path in life.Overcoming challenges, including those related to personal programming and emigration.Holding a grander vision for personal freedom and communal well-being.Demonstrating leadership through integrity and ethical practices.Fostering inclusion and collaboration within local communities.Rediscovering harmony with nature and its guiding principles.Embracing the philosophy that life is a journey, with nature serving as our ultimate guide and employer.
Meet Nadia Duinker, born in Hong Kong in 1986, grew up in the south of Holland with a Dutch father and a German mother. Pursuing a degree in business at the University of Amsterdam, Nadia began freelancing while still studying, specializing in recruiting staff for Zara. At the age of 22, she met the love of her life, and together they ventured into building several successful hospitality businesses in Amsterdam, including Camvas, Doka, Werkplaats, Volkshotel, Amsterdam Roest, Vrijland festival, and de Quarantine. Now, Nadia is pioneering with her partner and family in Portugal, focusing on regenerative land practices, farming, and entrepreneurial endeavors.
Website : Www.freedomville.pt
Social Media handles:
Youtube: @freedomvilleportugal
Insta: @freedomvilleportugal
Tiktok: @freedomvilleportugal
Website:
https://natasjapelgrom.com/
https://www.awakenthemedicinewithin.com/
Instagram:
@natasja_pelgrom
@awaken_the_medicine_within

Welcome to The Awaken Podcast, hosted by Natasja Pelgrom. Join us on an exploration of profound topics encompassing self-discovery, conscious leadership, and personal growth. After a brief hiatus, Natasja returns with fresh insights and a renewed sense of purpose.
Through solo episodes and engaging discussions, we'll embark on a journey that blends ancestral wisdom with modern self-leadership principles. You'll uncover valuable tools to navigate life's complexities, embrace moments of stillness, and work towards manifesting your dream life.
Natasja's guiding quote, "The work is rewarded by the gifts you receive in silence," sets the tone for this transformative season. In this episode, Natasja embarks on a deep dive with Jeanine Souren a clinical psychologist and co-founder of the Experiential Training Institute  exploring the topic: 'Psychedelic Treatment, and the Insights from Therapeutic Landscapes' Join us for a profound exploration  on The Awaken Podcast.
Meet Jeanine Souren
She is a clinical psychologist and sexologist with specialities in trauma, couples and families. She is the co-founder of Experiential Training Institute and also runs a private practice where she works with international clients, offering regular as well as psychedelic assisted sessions.

In this episode Jeanine discusses:
Journeying as a therapist into psychedelic treatment.The mindset needed to navigate the diverse mental landscapes.No matter how much you prepare someone, it's always a unique experience.Preparation and integration as a holistic process, encompassing goals and values.Utilizing constellation work alongside psychedelic facilitation.Comparing MDMA and Psilocybin: different types of facilitation for different contexts.Contrasting group therapy with individual sessions in psychedelic work.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is not always suitable for psychedelics.Addressing the theme of "Nothing happened" in psychedelic experiences.Recognizing the importance of set and setting, including family dynamics.Exploring the potential for deepening connections through psychedelic experiences.Providing psychedelic practitioner training for academic professionals.Integrating rites of passage into personal work for space holders and practitioners, while witnessing clients' experiences.Incorporating psychedelic therapy into family and couples therapy, including intimacy and sexual therapy.Website:
 www.experientialtraininginstitute.com
 jeaninesouren.com
Social Media handles:
@jeanine_souren
@experientialtraininginstitute
Connect with Natasja:
Website:
https://natasjapelgrom.com/
https://www.awakenthemedicinewithin.com/
Instagram:
@natasja_pelgrom
@awaken_the_medicine_within

Welcome to The Awaken Podcast, hosted by Natasja Pelgrom. Join us on an exploration of profound topics encompassing self-discovery, conscious leadership, and personal growth. After a brief hiatus, Natasja returns with fresh insights and a renewed sense of purpose.
Through solo episodes and engaging discussions, we'll embark on a journey that blends ancestral wisdom with modern self-leadership principles. You'll uncover valuable tools to navigate life's complexities, embrace moments of stillness, and work towards manifesting your dream life.
Natasja's guiding quote, "The work is rewarded by the gifts you receive in silence," sets the tone for this transformative season. In this episode, Natasja embarks on a deep dive with Pam Montgomery a revered herbalist and elder, author and international teacher exploring the topic: 'Plant Initiations that Raise Consciousness' Join us for a profound exploration  on The Awaken Podcast.

This podcast episode is a special feature from the Stewards of the Sacred conference, which had its first edition in the fall of 2023. With Stewards of the Sacred, Natasja initiated a transformative virtual conference like no other, where speakers from a wide variety of backgrounds, expertise, and modalities provide insights and perspectives on the topics of stewardship and the sacred, particularly within the context of conscious leadership development, personal growth, and transformation.

At Stewards of the Sacred, we invite you to embark on a profound journey of self-discovery, spirituality, and the promotion of global harmony. Our mission is to guide you toward a deeper connection with the sacred within yourself and foster a sense of unity and responsibility on a global scale. We are launching multiple editions, so join our mailing list to get first access to the conference for free.

Meet Pam Montgomery
Pam Montgomery is an herbalist, author, international teacher, Earth elder and new-paradigm thinker who has passionately embraced her role as a spokesperson for the green beings and has been investigating plants and their intelligent spiritual nature for more than three decades. She is the author of two books one of which is the highly acclaimed Plant Spirit Healing; A Guide to Working with Plant Consciousness and is currently writing her latest and third book, Co-Creative Partnership with Nature. She teaches internationally and virtually on plant spirit healing, spiritual ecology and co-creative partnership with Nature. She is a founding member of United Plant Savers and more recently the Organization of Nature Evolutionaries or ONE.

In this episode Pam discusses:
Common plants are "Teacher Plants" Plant Initiations answer the questions Who am I ? and What am I doing here? Plants are guiding us in our spiritual evolution. Plants engage with us in co-creative partnership working together to move in the New Era.And so much more
Pam's webpage:
https://www.wakeuptonature.com/

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Enrol today to be among the first to access our upcoming Stewards of the Sacred conference for free!

Connect with Natasja:
Website: 
https://natasjapelgrom.com/
https://www.awakenthemedicinewithin.com/
Instagram: 
@natasja_pelgrom
@awaken_the_medicine_within

Welcome to The Awaken Podcast, hosted by Natasja Pelgrom. Join us on an exploration of profound topics encompassing self-discovery, conscious leadership, and personal growth. After a brief hiatus, Natasja returns with fresh insights and a renewed sense of purpose.
Through solo episodes and engaging discussions, we'll embark on a journey that blends ancestral wisdom with modern self-leadership principles. You'll uncover valuable tools to navigate life's complexities, embrace moments of stillness, and work towards manifesting your dream life.
Natasja's guiding quote, "The work is rewarded by the gifts you receive in silence," sets the tone for this transformative season. In this episode, Natasja embarks on a transformative journey with Missoko Bwiti Initiate of 10 Years, Ordained Nganga (healer, seer) and Traditionally Trained Iboga Facilitator, Chor Boogie, BWITI KOMBO (NAME): GNYANGOU – the Sun exploring the topic: 'Truth Unveiled: Exploring Iboga Medicine's Perspective.' Join us for a profound exploration of transformation on The Awaken Podcast.

Meet Chor Boogie aka Gnyangou
Founder and visionary artist Chor Boogie aka Gnyangou has been ordained as a nganga (healer and seer) in the Assenguidia Missoko Bwiti tradition after completing a decade of study and service, the rite of passage, and multiple advanced initiations. His Bwiti name, Gnyangou, means the medicine of the sun. As an Iboga provider, Gnyangou brings his profound dedication to the Iboga medicine, the Bwiti tradition, and speaking truth. His spiritual father is Master Binana, president of the Wise (local chapter of a ngangas’ organization). Gnyangou is a member of Maghanga ma Nzambe, a Bwiti leadership council based on spiritual lineage. Gnyangou leads guests on annual journeys to Gabon. He is also a critically acclaimed spray paint artist.
In this episode Chor discusses:
What led Chor to explore Iboga medicineExploring ancestral wounds and strengths: Unlocking internal relationships.Cultivating patience and inner practices.Iboga's perspective on the concept of truth.The role of providers as spiritual archaeologists.Requirements for entering the field of medicine and psychedelics.Essential criteria for becoming an Iboga provider.Lessons the modern psychedelic community can draw from traditional practices.Cultural appropriation in the context of Iboga in the Western world and its implications.The significance of a robust code of ethics for medicine providers.The importance of energetic protection and the widespread misunderstanding among those using and serving medicines.Being recognized as a healer by Bwiti elders: What does it signify, serving as a ngangaIn this episode we also refer to solo episode with Natasja on Rites of Passages and episode with Chors' wife Elizabeth Bast on the four pillars of Iboga and the path of a devotee.
Websites:
https://chorboogie.com/bio/
www.soulcentro.com 
Social Media handles: @gnyangou @chorboogie1

Connect With Natasja:
Website: 
https://natasjapelgrom.com/
https://www.awakenthemedicinewithin.com/
Instagram: 
@natasja_pelgrom
@awaken_the_medicine_within

Welcome to The Awaken Podcast, hosted by Natasja Pelgrom. Join us on an exploration of profound topics encompassing self-discovery, conscious leadership, and personal growth. After a brief hiatus, Natasja returns with fresh insights and a renewed sense of purpose.
Through solo episodes and engaging discussions, we'll embark on a journey that blends ancestral wisdom with modern self-leadership principles. You'll uncover valuable tools to navigate life's complexities, embrace moments of stillness, and work towards manifesting your dream life.
Natasja's guiding quote, "The work is rewarded by the gifts you receive in silence," sets the tone for this transformative season. In this episode, Natasja embarks on a transformative journey with, 'Rites of Passage: Navigating Change and Transformation.' Exploring the significance of these age-old rituals in both traditional societies and modern psychedelic experiences, and gaining unique insights into navigating life's transitions in today's changing world. Join us for a profound exploration of transformation on The Awaken Podcast.

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In this episode Natasja refers to:
1. Eliade, Mircea. "Rites and Symbols of Initiation: The Mysteries of Birth and Rebirth." HarperOne, 2004.
2. Turner, Victor. "The Ritual Process: Structure and Anti-Structure." Aldine Transaction, 1969.
3. James L. Carroll, Egyptian Craft Guild Initiations
4. Richard G. Geldard, Eleusis: The Secret and Meaning of the Mysteries
5. Iordanis Poulkouras, The Eleusinian Mysteries
6. Byron Stuhlman, The Rites of Christian Initiation: The Evolution and Interpretation
7. Arnold van Gennep, Les Rites de Passage 
8. Documentary  "Rize." Directed by David LaChapelle
9. Mircea Eliade "Rites and Symbols of Initiation," 
10.Joseph Campbell's "The Hero With a Thousand Faces"
11. Maureen Murduck "The Heroine's Journey: Woman's Quest for Wholeness," 
12. . Studies like "Going to College and Unpacking Hazing" (2005) and "The Anticipation of a Severe Initiation" (2005) 
13. “Frat House” 1998 documentary directed by Todd Phillips and Andrew Gurland
14. The Awaken Podcast: Elizabeth Bast on the four pillars of Iboga  
15. Aldous Huxley's novel "Island"
16. Ram Dass, Timothy Leary, and Ralph Metzner "The Psychedelic Experience," 


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https://natasjapelgrom.com/the-awaken-podcast/
https://www.awakenthemedicinewithin.com/

Instagram: 
@natasja_pelgrom
@awaken_the_medicine_within

Welcome to The Awaken Podcast, hosted by Natasja Pelgrom. Join us on an exploration of profound topics encompassing self-discovery, conscious leadership, and personal growth. After a brief hiatus, Natasja returns with fresh insights and a renewed sense of purpose.
Through solo episodes and engaging discussions, we'll embark on a journey that blends ancestral wisdom with modern self-leadership principles. You'll uncover valuable tools to navigate life's complexities, embrace moments of stillness, and work towards manifesting your dream life.
Natasja's guiding quote, "The work is rewarded by the gifts you receive in silence," sets the tone for this transformative season. In this episode, Natasja introduces one of the season's central pillars: "Stewards of the Sacred, Self-Leadership, Ritual, and Purpose in a Time of Psychedelic Expansion."
Join us as we reconnect with Natasja in this solo episode where she delves deep into the concept of "Living in Ceremony." In particular, Natasja explores one of the nine principles of living in ceremony: the profound art of decoding prayer.
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Resources:
The Isaiah Effect: Decoding the Lost Science of Prayer and Prophecy
Secrets of the Lost Mode of Prayer
Professor Kevin L. Ladd Department of Psychology Indiana University South Bend, wrote a review paper on The Science of Prayer: Opportunities and Limits. 
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Connect With Natasja:
Website: 
https://natasjapelgrom.com/the-awaken-podcast/
https://www.awakenthemedicinewithin.com/
Instagram: 
@natasja_pelgrom
@awaken_the_medicine_within