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Moments with MarianneAwaken Your Roots with Lorena Saavedra SmithWhat if the path to healing begins not in striving, but in coming home to yourself? Tune in for Lorena Saavedra Smith on her new book Awaken Your Roots: Reclaim Your Ancestry and Sovereignty by Heeding the Jaguar’s Call.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comLorena Saavedra Smith is a pacha philosopher and ecopsychologist. Originally from Perú and replanted to the US, Lorena is a lifelong storyteller and keeper of Andean ancestral wisdom and medicine. With more than...
2026-02-0930 min
The Dream Catcher Podcast[Interview] Awaken Your Roots: Reclaim Your Identity, Ancestral Story, and Place (feat. Lorena Saavedra Smith)Do you feel cut off from your family story and heritage, unsure where you belong?
This weeks guest, Lorena Saavedra Smith, offers a grounded path back home. She transformed intergenerational pain into practical wisdom. Lorena will show how to reconnect with your roots through nature, reciprocity, and everyday rituals based on Andean teachings on living well that calm anxiety and shame.
Lorena Saavedra Smith is a pacha philosopher and ecopsychologist. Originally from Perú and replanted to the US, Lorena is a lifelong storyteller and keeper of Andean ancestral wisdom and medicine. With more than two de...
2025-11-2556 min
Sounds True: Insights at the EdgeLorena Saavedra Smith: Heeding the Jaguar’s CallLorena Saavedra Smith shares how ancestral Pacha philosophy transforms the immigration experience into spiritual reclamation. Through the metaphor of the jaguar, she reveals a four-step method for calling back fragmented soul parts and reconnecting with nature’s wisdom. Discover how replanting yourself in new soil doesn’t require abandoning your roots—and why the matriarchs are calling us home.
Note: This interview originally aired on Sounds True One, where these special episodes of Insights at the Edge are available to watch live on video and with exclusive access to Q&As with our guests. Learn more at join.s...
2025-11-1157 min
Weaving HealingFeeling you don't belong anywhere?Embark on a transformative journey of belonging, self-discovery, and well-being today.
Connect with your physical body and Mother Nature and immerse yourself in the healing energy of the natural world through this guided meditation. Allow the power of your inner wisdom to inspire your relationship with nature and your environment to awaken your inner medicine.
Find balance and connection in life by embracing both the physical and natural elements of our existence.
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2023-11-2125 min
Weaving HealingListen THIS if you struggle with emotional burnoutBreathing Through Chaos: Learn how paying attention to your breath can serve as a remedy to face the uncertainty of both global and inner turmoil. It's a beautiful reminder of the power found in the simplicity of breathing.
Tune in to find serenity and ease in your daily life. Try the exercise at various moments throughout your day, from morning to bedtime. Experience the therapeutic potential of mindful breathing.
2023-10-2509 min
Weaving HealingBe Present With Your EmotionsWelcome to this episode where I will guide you to explore mindful ways to be fully present with your emotions. I hope that you come back to this meditation every time you are facing moments of stress and turmoil and it give you tools to embrace this ever changing beautiful life.
Please feel free to share it with your family and friends. Let's be active agents of collective healing.
2023-08-0517 min
Weaving HealingWarm Nourishment: Let Nature Bath You and Feed YouWhat better way to celebrate the warm weather than by fully immersing ourselves in nature through walking or doing in any type of movement?
I am delighted to share this guided reflection that, I know will support your journey of reconnecting with all aspects of your being as you walk and commune with your senses and the elements of nature. Please enjoy and share it with your fellow walkers.
Side note: To maximize the benefits of this meditation, I recommend taking a few minutes before starting your walk or physical activity to listen to this reflection.
2023-06-1615 min
Weaving HealingThe Sacredness of Changing SeasonsIn this episode, Lorena delves into the nuances of welcoming and embracing the seasons and solstice, drawing from ancestral knowledge and Andean philosophy.
Join us for this insightful conversation as Lorena invites you to explore your own ancestral medicine and its connection to concepts such as duality, relationality, correspondence, complementarity, and reciprocity. Gain a fresh perspective on the importance of change and the vital role of opposing forces in both human life and the creation of the world.
2023-06-1309 min
Weaving HealingMeditate with it and let your body speak to you!The first time I heard "The Felt Sense Prayer," something clicked. It was the answer I had been seeking on my journey to reconcile my physical body with my inner self.
I am sharing this with you with so much love with the aspiration that it can help you embody, respect, and listen to what lies beneath pain and suffering.
Meditate with it and let your body speak to you!
Here is the link for the written version: https://www.lorenasaavedrasmith.com/post/the-felt-sense-prayer
2023-06-0709 min
Weaving HealingBreathing: A Ritual of Rebirth and TransformationJoin Lorena in this captivating episode as she shares a personal journey of rebirth through the power of the breath. Discover how conscious breathing can become your greatest ally in navigating life's challenges. By embracing the profound meaning of each breath and adopting it as a ritual, you can unlock the transformative potential of conscious breathing.
During the meditation segment of this episode, we will focus on the practice of mindful breathing that can provide invaluable support in navigating grief, healing, pain, anger, weight difficulties, and emotional release. Discover how these practices can also aid in managing symptoms of...
2023-05-2918 min
Weaving HealingRedefining Success: Approach to Self-Care and WellnessIn this episode of "Weaving Healing," Lorena interviews Pilar Ortiz, a motivational speaker, mindset, and communication coach. With her extensive experience impacting leaders worldwide and being recognized as one of the Top Latina Leaders in 2021 by the National Diversity Council, Pilar brings invaluable insights to the discussion.
Together, they delve into the concept of self-care, exploring its profound benefits and how immigrant women can develop a heightened awareness of prioritizing their mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Drawing from Pilar's expertise and her two books, "Reinventing Yourself" and "El genio de la botella," this conversation offers practical guidance and inspiration...
2023-05-2829 min
Weaving HealingNavigating Impostor Syndrome: Insights on Resilience and ParentingJoin Lorena in a thought-provoking conversation with Gloria Giraldo, a Child Care Specialist and ACES expert.
In this episode, Gloria shares her valuable insights on accessing resilience as immigrant parents and provides a unique perspective on navigating the challenges of impostor syndrome through emotional skills.
Explore Gloria's diverse journey, including her work in facilitating parenting time for impaired parents, and gain a deeper understanding of how adult mental health impacts children's outcomes.
Tune in to discover practical strategies for nurturing relationships and be inspired by Gloria's wisdom on resilience, emotional skills, and effective...
2023-05-1626 min
Weaving HealingThe Power of the Heart: Attending to the needs of the Inner ChildJoin Lorena in a heartwarming and vulnerable conversation with Alina Westberg, a successful, education-driven woman who was born and raised in Medellín, Colombia and moved to the USA right after high school. In this episode, Alina shares her insights on leading with the heart, even when faced with adversity. She emphasizes the importance of attending to our inner child through self-love and self-advocacy, which she believes are crucial for achieving fulfillment as adults. Tune in to hear Alina's inspiring journey and learn from her wisdom about the power of the heart in achieving success and happiness.
2023-05-0933 min
Weaving HealingOvercoming Obstacles as a Latinx Woman EntrepreneurIn this episode, we speak with Alejandra Mendoza, a young professional who began her career as a nanny and worked her way up to become a director of the marketing department at an international company. As a young woman and immigrant to the United States, she faced numerous challenges. Her story reflects the experiences of many professionals who have moved to the U.S. After attempting to succeed in the corporate world, Alejandra realized that in order to showcase her heritage and cultural background, she needed to start her own business where diversity was celebrated and valued. Join us...
2023-05-0235 min
Weaving HealingMeditation to connect with the earth!In this episode we will explore the benefits of connecting or reconnecting with Mother Nature. This short meditation is intended to bring you back to your body and bring you closer to the sensations in connection with Mother Earth.
2023-04-2525 min
Weaving HealingThe Power of Connection: Balancing Work, Family and Emotional Well-beingThe Power of Connection: Balancing Work, Family and Emotional Well-being
Get ready for a heartwarming episode as we chat with the amazing Maria del Carmen Prieto, a Social Worker and Mental Health Coordinator who helps immigrants manage their emotional well-being. Maria del Carmen shares her personal journey that inspired her to pursue a career in mental health and how she balances work and personal life. She also offers practical tips for dealing with mental health and emotional burnout, especially for those with Latinx backgrounds. As someone who witnesses the realities of her community every day, Maria del C...
2023-03-1334 min
Weaving Healing¿Estás en tu cuerpo? Unpacking DissociationHow Disconnecting from Your Body Can Be a Survival Strategy
Welcome to this episode where we will dive into effective strategies for managing anxiety and discuss the challenges of being present in one's body. Lorena will share her personal experience with dissociation as a defense mechanism and how it led to a disconnection from emotions and physical sensations. We also explore the ways in which the nervous system responds to danger, redirecting resources and releasing cortisol, which can affect bodily functions. Join us as we highlight the importance of understanding dissociation and its impact on our overall...
2023-03-0618 min
Weaving HealingTriumphing Through Adversity: The Resilience of Immigrant StrugglesThis episode centers around the obstacles and emotional strain that immigrants encounter in their everyday lives. Lorena shares immigration stories, highlighting the agony, ambiguity, and pressure that immigrants have to navigate. The purpose of the podcast is to enlighten and inform listeners about the immigrant experience and provide techniques to manage emotional distress. We talk about the significance of relaxation practices, such as conscious breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, movement and reconnection with nature in alleviating anxiety and stress. Ultimately, the podcast aims to cultivate empathy and comprehension among the audience regarding the struggles and adversities faced by immigrants, as...
2023-02-2619 min
Weaving HealingAmiga, Prioritize Your Mental HealthPrioritising Mental Health for Immigrant Professional Women
This episode explores the challenges faced by immigrant women in their personal and professional lives. Lorena shares her experiences and discusses the importance of self-care, culture sensitive practices like "re-Pacha", while balancing career aspirations and home responsibilities.
We explore the unique issues of micro-aggressions, stereotypes, exclusion, and undervaluation, and how they can impact mental and emotional well-being. Come along on a journey of self-discovery as we explore traditional healing practices and ancestral tools passed down from the abuelitas. This insightful conversation highlights the importance of prioritizing mental health f...
2023-02-2016 min
Weaving HealingMeditación para la reducción del insomnioReducción de insomnio: Yoga Nidra puede ayudar a reducir los síntomas de insomnio al reducir la ansiedad y el estrés, y mejorar la calidad y la duración del sueño.
2023-02-0720 min
Weaving HealingDescubre tu refugio interior Meditando con Yoga NidraDurante esta meditación guiada podrás acceder a momentos de introspección en donde conseguirás navegar entre los estados de vigilia y sueño en el cual nuestro cuerpo encuentra descanso y el estado natural de equilibrio o homeostasis. Apta para todos los niveles, esta sesión sigue las características del Yoga Nidra o Sueño Psíquico y es recomendada para aquellos que sufren de trastorno de sueño, insomnio, trauma, ansiedad o depresión en cualquier grado.
2023-01-2423 min
Weaving HealingCharla: El lazo que une el dolor, el duelo y la felicidadLa impermanencia es una característica inherente de la vida y del universo en general. Sin embargo, es cierto que el sufrimiento puede surgir cuando nos aferramos a cosas, personas o situaciones esperando que sean permanentes cuando en realidad son temporales. Aceptar la impermanencia puede ayudarnos a liberarnos del sufrimiento y a disfrutar más plenamente del momento presente.
2023-01-1923 min
Weaving HealingTalk: The breath as tool of inner calmnessBreathing and letting go are important practices in many forms of meditation and mindfulness. Breathing can be used as a focal point to bring attention to the present moment and to release tension and stress. Letting go refers to the process of releasing negative thoughts, emotions and attachments to outcomes, allowing for greater peace and acceptance. Together, breathing and letting go can help to cultivate a sense of inner calm and well-being.
2023-01-1908 min
Wake Up With GratitudeHow Does Gratitude Help Us When We're Not Sure What's Next? (Lorena Saavedra Smith, Ep. 197)Unsure of what was next in her life, Lorena was introduced to a gratitude practice. This practice didn't feel like it would apply to her as an immigrant and it felt like it wouldn't work in her situation. Through a combination of yoga and gratitude practices, she eventually moved out of a depression and dedicated her life in service of others who might find themselves in similar situations. Lorena has been sharing therapeutic applications and her commitment to holistic and integrated health in English and Spanish for nearly two decades. She's a Holistic Therapist, Eco-Somatic Specialist, Yoga...
2023-01-1734 min
Weaving HealingThe most powerful meditation for lousy daysPractice gratitude during a difficult times is more important than ever. Being gratefull can help us cope with traumatic events, regulate our negative emotions, and improve our well-being. More importantly, gratitude can have a positive effect on our interpersonal relationships, specially with friends and family.
2022-12-0219 min
Weaving HealingDa gracias y enfoca tu vidaSesión 3: La meditación de gratitud es una práctica para cultivar la gratitud y el aprecio en nuestras vidas. Al tomar un momento para reflexionar sobre las cosas, personas o situaciones por las que estamos agradecidos y experimentar el sentimiento de gratitud de manera consciente. Esto puede ayudarnos a enfocarnos en las cosas positivas de nuestra vida y a desarrollar una perspectiva más positiva en general. Cuando practicamos la meditación de gratitud estamos mejorando nuestra salud física, emocional y mental.
2022-11-1620 min
Weaving HealingInhalación y exhalación tu ritual de plenitudSesión 2: Esta meditación tiene la intención de reconectar el cuerpo físico usando la sensibilización y enfoque en la respiración.
La respiración consciente es una técnica de meditación en la que se presta atención plena al proceso de respirar, permitiendo que la mente se centre y se relaje. A través de la práctica de la respiración consciente, se pueden mejorar la atención, la claridad mental y el bienestar general. Con la práctica regular, se puede experimentar una sensación de calma y serenidad.
2022-11-0816 min
Weaving HealingReduce la ansiedad con tu conciencia sensorialSesión 1: Esta meditación tiene la intención de conextar el cuerpo físico usando mindfulnesses y la atención plena. La conciencia sensorial es un aspecto esencial de la conciencia en general, ya que es a través de ella que nos relacionamos con el mundo que nos rodea.
La práctica regular de esta técnica puede ayudar a aumentar la conciencia del cuerpo y reducir el estrés y la ansiedad.
2022-11-0218 min
Weaving HealingArriving to the bodyIn this meditation we will bring awareness and contemplate the perception of the body through the senses, as well as the emotional and mental experiences, resulting on a holistic way of tapping into our human condition and the increase self-awareness to reduce stress.
2022-10-0814 min
Weaving HealingReencuentra tu cuerpoEl reencuentro con el yo interior a travez del escaneo corporal y la meditación puede ayudar a mejorar la autoestima, la autoeficacia, y a reducir el estrés y la ansiedad, además de permite identificar y liberar tensiones físicas y mentales.
2022-10-0518 min
Weaving HealingThe felt sense prayerThe felt sense prayer
I'm the pain in your head, the knot in your stomach, the unspoken grief in your smile.
I'm your hot flashes, your fragile low back, your agitation, and your fatigue. I'm your high blood pressure, your elevated blood pressure, your fear of challenge, your lack of trust.
Click here for the full poem
2022-09-2908 min
Weaving HealingCharla: Dime cuales son tus "barreras sagradas" y te dire donde esta tu amor propio!El reconocer donde empiezan nuestras barreras sagradas y como pueden ser violentadas nos empodera. Y tambien es importante contemplar que la mayoría de las personas en tu circulo no tienen la intención de sobrepasarlas, por el contrario, muchos de ellos simplemente no disponen de la noción de que es lo que te afecta o no, por que la responsabilidad de dar claridad de como quieres ser tratado por otros, depende solo de ti.
2022-09-2813 min
Weaving HealingMeditación para tiempos difícilesLa incertidumbre y la preocupación cuando enfrentamos momentos difíciles puede ser emocionalmente desafiante y desgastantes, dejando nuestra salud mental comprometida. La intención de esta meditación es ser una herramienta valiosa durante tiempos difíciles y ayudar a reducir el estrés, aumentar la resiliencia, autoestima y la claridad mental.
2022-09-2718 min
Weaving HealingListen to your heartBy creating a pause to listening to your heart you can become more present in the moment and more aware of your physical and emotional state. This can lead to a reduction in stress and anxiety, as well as an increase in feelings of calm and well-being. In combination with deep breathing, focus and attention, this practice will take you back your body and heart.
2022-02-1115 min
Weaving HealingCharla: 3 minutos de auto-compasión, lo que toda madre necesitaLa Auto - Compasión y Maternidad
2022-02-1102 min
Weaving HealingCharla: El amor propio de tus hijos depende de tiA menudo las madres se sienten culpables por dedicar tiempo a sí mismo, si este es tu caso; no estas sola. Trabajar en tu amor propio es el mejor ejemplo que le puedes dar a los pequeños que tanto amas.
2022-02-1103 min
Weaving HealingCharla: Conoces a tu auto crítico?Aprender a practicar la autocompasión y el autoconcepto positivo, puede ayudar a reducir la autocrítica.
2022-02-1102 min
Weaving HealingCharla: El agotamiento emocional y tu salud mentalEl agotamiento emocional se puede desarrollar a través del tiempo, y es común en personas que tienen trabajos estresantes o que se involucran en muchas responsabilidades.
Hoy hablamos de la importancia de reconocer los síntomas del agotamiento emocional or "burnout" y como las estrategias para manejar el estrés y prevenirlo.
2022-02-1106 min
2022-02-1110 min
Imperfectamente feliz autism momEpisodio #26 Yoga Nidra una práctica poderosa para descansar y liberar el estrés¿Sabías qué? la Yoga Nidra: es una práctica que nos ayuda a interiorisar, relajar y descansar. La misma es ideal para personas que están lidiando con problemas de estrés, duelo y trauma. Mi invitada especial del día de hoy es: Lorena Saavadra Smith, terapeuta holística especialista en manejo de duelo y trauma. Vamos estar conversando sobre los beneficios del Yoga Nidra. Mi gente hermosa, gracias por ser parte de imperfectamente Feliz Autism Mom, recuerda vivir un paso a la vez sin prisa y con mucha calma. Los invito a escuchar el podcast completo y seguirnos...
2022-01-2125 min
Unity in YogaYoga, Mental Health, and Trauma in the Latinx CommunityLorena Saavedra Smith shares her insights on yoga and mindfulness for mental health to address trauma in the Latinx community. In this conversation, Lorena and Unity in Yoga host Maya Breuer talk about what is meant by “immigration and migration trauma” and how it is experienced in many communities.
2021-10-0837 min
Weaving HealingOfrécele compasión a tus miedosUno de los principios básicos de la atención plena o mindfulness es observar nuestros patrones de pensamientos negativos con una actitud lejana a la autocritica. Esta corta meditación está diseñada para promover la presencia intrínseca amorosa y curativa que vive dentro de nosotros y despertar la autocompasión que suaviza los efectos del estrés y la ansiedad que nos dejan atrapados en hábitos de pensamientos limitantes.
2021-09-1416 min
Weaving HealingEscucha esto si quieres dormir mejorMejora la calidad del sueño: Yoga Nidra ayuda a reducir la ansiedad y el estrés, lo que puede mejorar la calidad del sueño y ayudar a las personas a conciliar el sueño más fácilmente.
2021-09-1423 min