Would you like to support these conversations with Cacao? please consider buying us a cup of cacao here, and know it goes to sharing more heartfelt conversations like this one =) buymeacoffee.com/conversationswithcacao In this heartfelt episode of Conversations with Cacao, artist and intuitive healer Shaunda Gabink shares her transformative journey through Long COVID, exploring how cacao ceremonies, creative expression, and ancestral wisdom have been pivotal in her healing process. We delve into: The role of cacao in emotional and physical healing Navigating the challenges of Long COVID with compassion Embracing creativity and intuition as tools for recovery Insights from Mayan cosmology and lucid dreaming The importance of community and storytelling in healing Whether you're seeking solace, inspiration, or understanding, this episode offers a profound exploration of healing through connection and creativity. ⏳ Chapters00:00 – Grounding into Presence09:16 – Cacao Blessing and Intentions12:54 – Journey with Cacao18:40 – Creativity and Intuition22:56 – The Artist of Life30:48 – Mayan Cosmology and Cacao33:15 – Tattoo Apprenticeship and Intuition36:44 – Navigating Grief and Creativity41:54 – The Cycles of Creativity44:40 – Understanding Emotions and Healing51:17 – The Journey Through Long COVID58:47 – Finding Balance and Healing01:01:44 – Intentional Creativity and Cacao Rituals01:04:36 – Claiming Your Healing Journey01:17:01 – Reprogramming the Body and Mind01:20:32 – The Journey of Self-Compassion01:22:17 – Meditation and Emotional Awareness01:25:23 – The Power of Breath and Emotion01:27:00 – Creativity and Intuition Unfolding01:30:11 – Mythology and Personal Transformation01:36:26 – The Healing Power of Dreams01:48:13 – Connection and Community Through Cacao 🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode:🧠 Jill Bolte Taylor – My Stroke of Insight (TED Talk)https://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_my_stroke_of_insight?language=en 📜 Dresden Codex & Mayan Wisdomhttps://www.wayeb.org/download/resources/dresden01.pdfhttps://chocolateclass.wordpress.com/tag/dresden-codex/ 📚 Maya Culture & Spiritualityhttps://oxomedia.net/https://thefourpillars.net/https://www.mayaukux.com/ 🧘 Pema Chödrön Foundationhttps://pemachodronfoundation.org/ 🎙️ Long COVID Podcasthttps://www.longcovidpodcast.com/ 🌙 Charlie Morley – Lucid Dreaminghttps://www.charliemorley.com 📚 Rick Riordan – Percy Jackson Series📖 Richard Adams – Watership Down 📬 Connect with Shaunda: kayroseshop@gmail.com #cacaoceremony #creativityandhealing #longcovidrecovery #griefandcreativity #luciddreaming #mayancosmology #tattooapprenticeship #plantmedicinepodcast #artistoflife #emotionalhealing #intentionalcreativity #conversationswithcacao