Today’s episode is a bright, uplifting conversation about ancestry, finding purpose, overcoming trauma, the power of nature and plant medicine, and so much more. You don’t want to miss it, so I hope you’ll join us now!
Adela Bustamante is an Ayurvedic practitioner and wellness coach living in Los Angeles, CA, although she was born and raised in Quito, Ecuador. She defines her practices as being a cultural bridge that focuses on the interconnectedness of all things. She describes herself as a Modern Medicine Woman and Wisdom Keeper. This episode is full of fun and information about plant medicine, cultural appropriation, and how she combines Ayurveda and plant medicine.
Show Highlights:
- An overview of Adela’s journey to becoming a Modern Medicine Woman
- How Adela’s background left her feeling torn between two different worlds of spirituality
- Why 1994 and the anniversary of colonization became a pivotal time for Adela
- Why “transformation through crisis” became a theme of Adela’s life and led her to yoga and Ayurveda
- How Adela realized that Ayurveda fit perfectly with her lineage and the heritage of her people, being rooted in ritual, nature, empowerment, self-inquiry, and healing
- What Adela’s chart shows about her teaching, leading, and the full expression of what she has learned
- How Ayurveda has helped Adela ground herself and find structure and awareness
- How Adela merges Ayurveda and the Andean cosmovision in her work with clients, especially around trauma and trusting the healing process
- What to expect on one of Adela’s retreats
- What Adela is seeing as the results of combining microdosing and Ayurveda to help with many issues
- How cultural appropriation and plant medicine are related in Adela’s work and in the world today
- Why we each need to learn about our ancestral lineages and create relationships with plants
- What it means to Adela to live in her purpose
- Hear Adela’s answers to rapid-fire questions about helpful advice, grounding habits, favorite hot beverage, last meal on earth, morning routine, an inspiring person, something people might not know about her, what she’s reading right now, and what’s bringing her joy right now.
Resources and Links:
Connect with Adela: Website (Find info about Adela’s retreats, resources, and sign up for her newsletter.) and Instagram
Books mentioned by Adela: The Myth of Normal by Gabor Maté, It Didn't Start With You by Mark Wolynn, andThe Teachings of Don Juan by Carlos Castenada
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