Marysia Miernowska is a teacher, author, Earth activist, green witch, folk herbalist and healer rooted in the Wise Woman Tradition of Healing. Marysia is the director of the School of the Sacred Wild, where she runs a 10 month log online apprenticeship program (currently open for enrollment) and the founder of Sanctuary of the Sacred Wild, a new nonprofit with a mission to make earth medicine and education accessible to all. She is also a renown formulator and the creator of Sacred Rituel Beauty, an organic skin care line. Find Sacred Rituel Beauty on Instagram and use code sacredwild20 for 20% percent off.
Born in Poland, she carries with her a lineage of European folk herbalism. Marysia honors plants as sentient beings, elders, healers and teachers. As a Plant Spirit Communicator, Marysia channels messages from the Earth spirits and guides students to connect with plant spirits through meditation and through their bodies, to receive guidance and learn about the constituents, energetics and properties of plants.
In this episode Marysia shares so much wisdom on:
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Saki Savavi's mind works in ways that feel cosmic and at the same time grounded here on Earth. I've had the joy of being guided by Saki in meditations and deepening my skills in energetic liberation as a sensitive being.
She is a Multidisciplinary Artist and Healing Arts Practitioner. Her lifework is grounded in the intention to Heal Ancestral trauma and curate magical realist expression across the Globe. As a Leyline Practitioner, Saki's artistic practice connects people to their Medicine Path and re-members their place as Earth Stewards.
In this episode Saki shares her wisdom on:
Connect with Saki: https://www.selestialdrip.com
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The Healer Series holds conversations with healers to speak about their modalities and hopefully support listeners on their path. Volume II includes conversations with some beloveds doing beautiful work, from sound healing to human design and eco-somatic practitioners.
This episode's guest is my dearest friend, Ianne Rivera. Ianne is an Embodiment Composer who works with sound to hold space to engage with sensuality for emotional exploration and pleasure liberation.
She creates audio-journeys called Sonic Rituals. Inspired by hip-hop, classical music, nature, and the feeling of timelessness, a Sonic Ritual is a healing modality that awakens and activates the inner Self that has been dormant.
In this conversation we talk about:
Ianne is also the creator of The Healer Series Intro Song. You can find her and her work at https://theonethread.com/ and keep up with her on Instagram @one_thread_rituals. Check out the World Pleasure Day Resources here.
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The Healer Series host and creator, Miranda of Mariposa, is sharing a plant spirit meditation. She is a folk and clinical herbalist, creator of Mariposa Apothecary and Ad Astra Virtual Clinic and a mystical gardener.
The Listening Space Tickets: Within the Waters of Rest: A Sacral Womb Ceremony
Aly Contreras is someone I consider to be a renaissance woman. I worked with her at Resonance Apothecary and found myself constantly picking her brain about Human Design. She shares the science of differentiation in such a practical and tangible way. Aly holds a degree in Journalism and is a certified Human Design reader, Psych-K facilitator, yoga teacher and level 3 Reiki practitioner.
HD is a synthesis of many disciplines including the chakra system, kabbalah, astrology and the i-ching system. It can be such a powerful tool for self-discovery and healing. In this episode we dive into the design types and how to work with our energetic signature to stay in flow with life. I hope you enjoy this episode!
Get in touch with Aly:
https://www.instagram.com/thealysphere
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Lauren Ashley, Woman of Rivers, is a spiritual coach who integrates the tarot, divination, and ancestral connection as a tool for self-development and intergenerational healing. She comes from a long lineage of healers whose legacy of service comes through in her personal and professional practice.
I had the pleasure of collaborating with Lauren on a cohort we called Elemental Magick many moons ago. This episode is sort of a condensed version of those teachings or rather I should say the recalling our intuitive knowings. We walk through each element and its correlations; seasons, rituals and their expressions in the world around us. We recorded this episode mid Summer season so hoping the energy of fire can hold us now as we walk through the depths of Winter.
Keep in Touch with Lauren:
https://www.womanofrivers.com/
https://www.instagram.com/womanofrivers
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Kalpana Arias joins me on this episode of the Healer Series Podcast. I've been wanting to record a podcast with Kalpana for a while now because I think she's brilliant.
She is a technologist, urban greening activist, food-growing educator, writer, speaker and the founder of Nowadays On Earth, a social enterprise advocating for contact with nature in the digital age. Alongside Nowadays On Earth, Kalpana campaigns for urban nature and nature rights through urban rewilding projects and tech policy reforms, has been researching ecosomatics and technological ecologies for over 7 years, delivered a global TED talk, spoken at the United Nations and The Eden Project, and is a trustee for GROW charity. Kalpana is currently an environmental consultant for corporations and governments and works with leading charities, institutions, brands and grassroot change-makers.
Her work around advocating for contact with nature is deeply moving and inspiring to me. She explains ecosomatics, the climate crisis and technological advancement in such a forward thinking way while holding space for what's happening in the present. Kalpana asks and answers questions in a way that provoke thought and compassion while navigating toward solutions.
In this conversation we talk about:
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I sat down and recorded with Sabrina Nelson of Moonbeam Herbs, a fellow herbalist and esteemed practitioner whose work I resonate with deeply. At the core of her apothecary is womb wellness and menstrual cycle health support.
In this episode you'll hear about:
herbal allies for the womb, ancestral connection and liminal spaces
the responsibility that comes with herbalism
the cyclical nature of womb holders
exploring the underworld
bibliomancy with woman who runs with the wolves
I hope you enjoy two herbalists gushing over the enchantment of the natural world and the unseen realms.
Show Notes:
Music by Embodiment Composer, Ianne Rivera
Moonbeam Herbs | Apothecary | River Under the River | Cyclical Being Sessions
@moonbeamherbs | @xosabrinarose
Bibliomancy with Woman Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés
Teachers:
Dr. Aviva Romm, Dr. Jacqui Wilkins, Clara Bailey, Raven Rose
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*please note this conversation is not meant to advise or give prescriptive treatment with the herbs mentioned. consulting a practitioner with herbal medicine is always recommended.*
This weeks guest is a dear old friend, actor, content creator and journalist Mr. Matthew Lane Cullen. Matt created a youtube series entitled, Our Queer Story. It documents stories in the queer community that aren't often heard. What I was drawn to most is the story telling aspect that is so necessary on our healing journeys. The importance of being witnessed by another with the knowing that healing doesn't happen in isolation. Feel free to watch the episodes here for context but please note this content warning on topics of houselessness, addiction and conversion therapy.
In this episode Matt & I discuss:
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This week's episode is near and dear to my heart and womb because we're talking about the menstrual cycle and its magic! Kristen is an incredible witch, functional nutritionist and mental health educator. Her work really spoke to me in its simplicity, honoring the cycles of our body and releasing the patriarchy imposed on our bodies.
In this episode Kristen & I discuss:
Show Notes:
The Lunar Body Podcast: The Patriarchy Vs. Your Body
An episode with Spiritualist and Intuitive Guide and Tarot Reader, Lauren also known as Woman of Rivers. This episode is sort of an epilogue to Authentic Transparency. In this episode we discuss:
You can find Lauren on instagram @womanofrivers and work with her through her Riverside Chats Intensive or enroll for Elemental Magick with us!
Notes:
Mariposa Intro Song by Embodiment Composer, Ianne Rivera
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After experiencing personal harm in the “manifestation” & healing “industries," I think it's so important to cultivate discernment in working with practitioners. And in order to offer that ability to you I have to share more of myself.
In this solo episode I talk about:
my experience with free + native (aka to be magnetic) & the manifestation movement
my take on new age + main stream spirituality & its dogmatic thought
the importance of being in integrity & transparent as a healing practitioner
the harm in practicing ancient wisdoms without reverence
Show Notes:
Unlearning Spiritual Oppression with Isabella Aponte
The Rush for a Slice of Paradise in Puerto Rico
Spiritual Elder Wisdom with Olatokunboh Obasi
The Twisted Roots of America's Medical Education & Healthcare Systems
If you'd like to get to know me even more or in a different way, here are some podcast episodes and a journal I've been a guest on:
The Pleasure Revolution Podcast: Slow Medicine
The Home-Body Podcast: Decolonizing Health with Plants
Heart Snuggles Podcast: Staying Connected to Your Ancestors + Plant Medicine
Mary Grace speaks about us as cosmic beings, co-creating with the cosmos and accessing our own inherent wisdom. This conversation covers a wide range of topics yet they all fall under this umbrella of wholeness, fluid balance and our intrinsic connection to the trees, the stars, the earth. As Mary Grace says…"We are extraterrestrial beings, if we're literally made of stardust and literally made of earth dust, that is our true identity. We are an interstellar phenomenon."
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Upcoming Healing Workshop: Reconnecting with Our Indigenous Ancestry through Plant Medicine with Meaghan Price
The Healer Series song intro is by Embodiment Composer, Ianne Rivera
An episode fully inspired by and in re(v)ference to Ev'yan Whitney's Sensual Self Podcast episode with Juju Bae, Intergenerational Pleasure. (In no way affiliated with.) And a pay-it-forward from Ev'yan as an offering to my ancestors and yours.
Tidbits from the episode:
Notes:
Adrienne Marie Brown's poem, not busy, focused, not busy; full.
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Intro Song by: Ianne Rivera Suggested Sonic Ritual: Llena
Samaria Marley is an herbalist, farmer, singer/songwriter and the co-founder of the DC Mutual Aid Apothecary. When I met her through my herbalist school, Well of Indigenous Wisdom, I was astounded with her gentle yet powerful presence. When I learned more about the work she was doing in DC I was so inspired and lit up. (Not to mention she also has the voice of an angel. Listen to the episode to hear her moving song, Ancestors. Seriously, even if you just skip to the middle to listen to it, its worth it. I will surely be playing it to my ofrenda on samhain.)
We talk about:
“Being able to do mutual aid work around herbalism just lets me know that more is possible."- Samaria I hope this episode, as Samaria says, lets you know that more is possible.
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This episode was adapted for the podcast from an assignment my teacher and mentor Olatokunboh Obasi gave us to interview a spiritual elder. Olatokunboh is an herbalist and the founder of Well of Indigenous Wisdom among many other titles and lives walked and hats worn.
In this episode, we discuss:
I really do hope you give it a listen as it's one of the most meaningful podcast episodes for me to date. If you enjoy it, please rate, subscribe and share, it really helps ya girl out to keep the pod going.
Show Notes:
Connect with Olatokunboh on Instagram: @omarotiwellofindigenouswisdom @omarotisaludybienestar
Learn more about Omaroti Well of Indigenous Wisdom School.
Daje aka @thestorydoula is an Intuitive Strategist & Creative Process Guide, the creator of Brave School and y'all they are so, so much more. In this episode, Daje so poetically speaks about:
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Another cosmically divined episode with Liri, a magical, mystical tarot reader, herbalist and energy worker. Liri's ancestral lineage is in Balkan folklore herbalism and in this episode she teaches us all about flower essences, working with plant medicine following the lunar cycle, tapping into the elements within us and re-membering our innate connection the the plants.
You can find Liri's work at potionsbyliri.com where she shares her art, elixirs, balms and butters and offers a Shtriga (witch) mentorship to deepen intuitive and mystical practices. She has an opening for 3 spots in the next coming weeks so jump on it if you're interested. Follow her on instagram @potionsbyliri or on tiktok @potionsbyliri.
Show Notes:
Ecosomatics Plants as Pleasure Workshop for World Pleasure Day
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In this timely episode, I chat with my good friend Lauren from @soundascolor, sound practitioner, natural dyer and designer. Through SAC Lauren offers plant dyed accessories for self care and sound bath experiences. You may have seen her on Mariposa co-hosting new and full moon ceremonies.
Lauren shares the magic of sound healing, how it aids us into a delta state and eases us into healing what wants to make itself known. She also shares the alchemy of using plants as dyes - their ability to attach their vibration to a cloth and work with their potent powers. Hopefully this conversation can inspire slowing down during these fast paced, fiery summer months.
Keep in touch with Lauren on instagram @soundascolor or sign up for her newsletter for 10% off her intentionally made self-care goods. Check out Lauren's sound meditation with Ianne, embodiment composer, Comma (Kama) on living erotically.
If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and rate wherever you listen. Find me on instagram @mariposajournal.
Anyone else confused about the world trying to just pick back up where it left off? Over the last year, our nervous systems have been in overdrive. My two sense, my humble opinion, is to take your foot off the gas!! With Taurus season coming to a close, Pluto retro, Saturn and Mercury restroshade, cosmically we're still being asked still to sloooowwww dowwwwn and integrate all the lessons we've learned over the last year. So, I am talking my favorite herbs (valerian, chamomile and tulsi) that support the nerves (nervines) in this podcast episode.
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