In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning behind cacao ceremonies and how choosing more intentional ways of gathering can completely transform how we connect, celebrate, and honor life’s moments. Inspired by Bianca’s birthday, this conversation opens up a powerful dialogue about heart-opening experiences, conscious celebration, and choosing depth over surface-level norms.
We talk about what cacao ceremonies actually are, why they feel so grounding and connective, and how creating intentional space allows for more honesty, vulnerability, and genuine human connection. This episode is also about breaking away from expectation, embracing new traditions, and giving yourself permission to evolve — even when others don’t fully understand it yet.
If you’ve ever felt called to do things differently, to celebrate in a way that feels more aligned, or to share what truly lights you up without needing approval, this conversation is for you.
✨ Expect reflections on:
Redefining celebration and tradition
Choosing meaning over performance
Letting your beliefs evolve with experience
Finding your people and honoring your authentic self
Planting seeds simply by being you
Sometimes, the most powerful thing you can do is follow what feels true — and invite others into it without force.
🎙️ New Wayz with Christina Pehr — real conversations, real people, and new ways of seeing yourself.
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🌟Guest:
IG: @biancavyoga
00:00 Welcome & Introduction
00:11 Bianca's Birthday Inspiration
00:47 Discovering Cacao Ceremonies
01:55 What Is a Cacao Ceremony?
02:35 The Heart-Opening Experience
03:48 Hosting a Meaningful Celebration
05:03 Shifting How We Celebrate
06:02 Deep Connection & Genuine Moments
07:14 Choosing Depth Over Surface Level
08:45 Breaking Norms & Embracing Change
10:02 Introducing New Traditions
11:17 Why We Choose What Lights Us Up
12:22 The Beauty of Cacao Ceremony Gatherings
13:03 Openness, Judgment & Sharing New Things
14:33 How Beliefs Evolve With Experience
16:38 Accepting Our Changing Selves
18:16 Finding Your People & Being Yourself
20:13 It's Okay to Be Different
22:45 Planting Seeds & Opening Minds
25:02 Advice: Share What Lights You Up
27:11 Celebrating Growth & Evolution
28:20 Integrating Old and New Worlds
29:02 Closing Thoughts & Farewell