Upcoming Retreat: Wild Unknown RetreatA 6-night healing immersion with the Sacred Mushroom📅 September 10-16, 2025📍 Valle de Bravo, MexicoLearn more: www.sacred-counsel.com/wild-unknown-retreat Follow @iya_soro  to stay up to date with Sacred Counsel In this episode, Alexandra speaks with Alexa Iya Soro about the profound relationship between cacao, community, and healing. This conversation explores the intersection of plant medicine, psychology, spirituality, and self-discovery, offering insights into how cacao can be a tool for deep transformation. Chapters 00:00 Creating Space for Connection09:03 The Journey of Cacao12:38 Exploring Sacred Council and Plant Medicine17:41 Cacao as a Connector26:55 The Role of Community in Healing35:27 Understanding Co-Regulation and Connection39:20 Co-Regulation and Presence42:34 Finding Harmony in Relationships46:10 Spiritual and Psychological Growth52:12 The Role of Story in Identity01:08:24 Sacred Counsel and Holistic Healing01:13:45 Exploring the Plant and Fungal Kingdoms01:16:33 Indigenous Wisdom and Global Awareness01:19:31 Supporting Indigenous Communities01:24:32 Gatekeeping Resources and Financial Dynamics01:28:39 Connecting with Local Medicines01:32:32 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Language01:35:15 Curiosity and Connection in Spiritual Practices01:41:06 The Power of Altar and Altering States01:48:16 The Power of Cacao and Self-Discovery01:52:59 Navigating Dependency and Addiction01:56:50 The Importance of Fasting and Pausing02:03:14 Embracing the Human Experience Resources Mentioned: Secret Drugs of Buddhism by Mike Crowley Psychedelic Gospels by Jerry B. Brown & Julie M. Brown Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Perfect Love, Imperfect Relationships by John Welwood Storytelling and the Art of Imagination by Nancy Mellon #Cacao #PlantMedicine #Healing #Spirituality #Community #NarrativeTherapy #SelfDiscovery #IndigenousWisdom #Breathwork #SacredCounsel #RightRelationship #ConversationsWithCacao