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The Wild TempleDesire, Sacred Art + Erotic Nature of RealityWhat if desire is not a temptation to overcome, but a sacred current guiding us back to the divine?In this luminous conversation, Brooke Sullivan sits down with Ekabhumi to talk about the mystery of desire as an ancient, erotic intelligence that moves through all of life. Together, they explore desire not as a flaw of the human condition, but as a holy force, one that animates creation, fuels awakening, and invites us into deeper intimacy with reality itself.Woven through reflections on sacred art, spiritual traditions, and the...
2026-01-301h 04
Starseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanHealing the Mind, Body & Soul: Interview with Kristina Scaglione, LCSWSend us a textWhat if your care team actually worked as a team—and treated your whole life, not just your latest symptom? We sit down with licensed clinical social worker, Kristina Scaglione, co-founder of Root & Rise Clinical Specialists, to explore a model of integrative care. The result is coordinated support that blends evidence-based medicine with time-tested Eastern modalities, designed to help you take charge of your health with clarity and confidence.Kristina explains how long, unhurried visits enable better diagnostics and how a simple shift speeds recovery. We also talk about client agency: sc...
2025-11-1124 minStarseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanIllumination, Self-Talk, And The Sacred Throat: A Guided Ceremony For Creative ExpressionSend us a textIf your words could carry light, where would you shine them first? This guided ceremony is a gentle, grounded journey into voice—how we speak to ourselves, how we speak to others, and how our creative self speaks through us. Together we explore the architecture of self-talk, inviting the younger part of us to be seen rather than silenced. With the kind parent as an inner guide, we rewrite old scripts into language that helps us repair, recommit, and move. Creativity takes center stage as another form of voice. We n...
2025-11-0340 minStarseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanAnimal Wisdom: Bat, Hummingbird, and Tree GuidanceSend us a textHave you ever felt drawn to the wisdom of animal totems and the grounding energy of trees? This soul-nourishing journey connects you with powerful natural guides during times of transformation.At the heart of our exploration trees transform sunlight into sap and honey, we too possess the ability to transmute our experiences into something meaningful. When we express these emotions creatively, they become art, healing, and growth.Our guided meditation introduces three powerful spirit guides. First, the bat teaches us to navigate through sound rather than sight—trusting our in...
2025-10-0629 minThe Wild TempleOn Self Mastery: Voices of Our Sage ApprenticesIn this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, Brooke Shannon Sullivan opens a sacred and vulnerable space to explore self-mastery in chaotic times, offering a window into the heart-centered voices of her Sage Apprentices as they graduate from their year-long journey of transformation.Drawing deeply from the ancient traditions of Tantra Yoga and Ayurveda, Brooke illuminates how living in alignment with nature, cultivating self-awareness, and integrating daily practices can become the path to personal power, clarity, and soulful impact.This episode is both a teaching...
2025-09-171h 15Starseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanFinding My True Calling: Moving Away from Social Expectations Towards My Soul PathSend us a textEver wondered how someone becomes an intuitive healer? Shannon takes us on a deeply personal journey through the unexpected twists and turns that led her to a 25-year career in the healing arts.Starting as a university-educated English teacher with dreams inspired by "Dead Poets Society," Shannon quickly discovered her sensitive, empathic nature wasn't suited for the classroom. This first career disappointment launched her on a winding path of self-discovery. As someone who had experienced physical therapy as a competitive gymnast, she thought she'd found her direction—until the repetitive nature of...
2025-09-0917 minThe Wild TemplePitru Paksha & Eclipse Season: Ancestral Healing, Ritual, and RenewalAn Ancestral Pilgrimage for Your Ears: Pitru Paksha + Eclipse Season BeginsStreaming from the sacred land of Mt. Shasta, Brooke Shannon Sullivan shares a personal pilgrimage into ancestral medicine—one that highlights the blessings as much as the burdens.Through stories of mountains as ancestors, eagle and starling visitations, grandmother guides, and the power of birthday shakti at a threshold age, Brooke invites you to see ancestral work not only as grief, but as an opportunity to discern, repair, and receive.✨ In this episode, you’ll exp...
2025-09-0557 min
Literacy in Color: A Science of Reading Aligned Podcast for Educators50. The Truth About Progress Monitoring: Myth Busting with Shannon Moore, Moore Literacy LeapsIn this episode, Michelle is joined by instructional coach and literacy specialist Shannon Moore of Moore Literacy Leaps to bust four major myths about progress monitoring in reading instruction.Together, they tackle what progress monitoring really is (and what it’s not), how it fits into the MTSS framework, and why all students, not just those below grade level, deserve targeted goals and regular check-ins.Whether you're a classroom teacher, reading interventionist, or coach trying to find your rhythm with data collection and student support, this episode will leave you feeling empowered and equipped....
2025-08-1948 minStarseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanSoul Sunbathing: No SPF RequiredSend us a textHave you ever noticed how different you feel on a bright, sunny day compared to a gray, cloudy one? The sun's energy does more than just warm our skin—it can transform our entire being when we learn to work with it intentionally.The sun has been revered across cultures and throughout time as a sacred symbol of illumination, vitality, and divine presence. This ceremony offers a profound way to connect with solar energy regardless of season or weather, teaching you how to activate your own inner sun whenever you need up...
2025-08-0842 min
The Dishcast with Andrew SullivanShannon Minter On Trans Life And PoliticsThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.comShannon is a civil rights attorney, most notably as the lead counsel for same-sex couples in the landmark marriage case in California. He’s currently the legal director at the National Center for LGBTQ Rights, where he is leading several federal court challenges to the trans military ban and other new federal policies targeting transgender people.I’ve long tried to find an interlocutor on the new radical direction of trans activism and its hostile takeover of the gay righ...
2025-08-011h 01Starseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanHealing with the Full Moon - Sound Healing & MeditationSend us a textI'm looking forward to sharing this interview with you. I had the opportunity to work on a collaborative project with Kristof Lambregts of Belgium. He created a sound healing track and I infused it with Reiki energy and a guided meditation. Our inspiration was the energy of the full moon.The cosmic language of sound speaks directly to our souls, bypassing the analytical mind and touching something deeper within us. Kristof joins us to share his journey through music and sound. As a sound healer and meditation teacher, Kristof works intuitively...
2025-07-1130 minThe Wild TempleFrom Witch Trials to the United Nations: Your Power IS Your VoiceFrom Witch Trials to the United Nations: Your Power IS Your Voice A Guru Purnima Transmission from The Wild TempleThis special Guru Purnima episode of The Wild Temple Podcast explores the sacred force of voice—as an offering, a healing, and a reclamation of dharma.The episode opens with the profound recognition that reclaiming one’s voice is both an ancestral inheritance and a spiritual responsibility. Brooke Shannon Sullivan shares a recent revelation from her own lineage: in 1692, during the Salem Witch Trials, her ninth great-grandparents signed a petition to protect their...
2025-07-1055 minStarseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanSigns and Synchronicities: Creating Your Sacred Dialogue with the Divine MysterySend us a textHave you ever noticed feathers appearing at precisely the moment you needed reassurance? Or found coins in places that seemed impossible to explain? These aren't coincidences—they're conversations.Shannon guides listeners through the fascinating world of spiritual communication, revealing how the universe constantly speaks through signs, symbols, and synchronicities. This episode unpacks the delicate art of developing your own sacred language with the unseen realm, complete with practical advice on discernment and action.The beauty lies in discovering your own unique method of connection—there's no one-size-fits-all approach to cosm...
2025-06-3021 minThe Wild TempleSatsang Soulfood with Wolfgang BischoffA Meeting of Hearts with Wolfgang BischoffIn this special episode, Brooke Sullivan shares a heartfelt conversation with Wolfgang Bischoff, a mystic, psychologist, and founder of the Human Culture Academy in Germany. This serendipitous meeting, sparked by a connection through Pandit Rajmani Tigunait’s translator, blossomed into a deep connection and the creation of "Satsang Soulfood," an upcoming event in San Francisco for the Summer Solstice (June 20th).Brooke reflects on the value of speaking with an elder in The Himalayan Tradition of Tantra who has walked a path of both worldly success—as a busi...
2025-06-101h 18Starseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanChanneling Universal Energy to Comfort Your Animal CompanionsSend us a textThe practice of energy healing isn't limited to humans—our beloved animal companions can greatly benefit from Reiki too. Whether you share your home with dogs, cats, birds, fish, reptiles, or any other creature, this episode provides a complete framework for offering them the gift of universal healing energy.We begin by exploring the foundational principles that make animal Reiki unique. Unlike humans, our animal friends experience energy differently and communicate their needs through subtle body language and energetic responses. You'll learn how to recognize when your pet is giving consent fo...
2025-05-2726 min
Firestarters with Shannon WattsShannon Watts and Joy Sullivan on the powerful emotions of womenCheck out my Substack Live conversation with Joy Sullivan. Joy is a poet, teacher, and author of the national bestseller, Instructions for Traveling West. She’s led international writing retreats, served as the poet-in-residence for the Wexner Center for the Arts, and is the founder of writing community, Sustenance.Joy and I discuss finding the spark that made each of us come alive, why women should embrace emotions like rage and desire, and what community means to us. Be sure you’re following Joy’s Substack, Necessary Salt by Joy Sullivan, so that you can keep up with e...
2025-05-1430 min
Sweet but Fearless PodcastWhen It's Time to Move On: Starting Your Second Act with Shannon Russell, CEO and Founder of Second Act Success (S9:Epi 237) In this episode, Mary Sullivan, co-founder of Sweet but Fearless, chats with Shannon Russell, CEO and Founder of Second Act Success, about how saying "yes" to new opportunities can open exciting new paths for women leaders. Shannon shares her journey from a successful career in entertainment to entrepreneurship, helping women confidently pivot toward more fulfilling careers and lives. If you're feeling uninspired or unfulfilled in your current career, this conversation could be exactly what you need to spark your next move. When your mind, heart, and dreams no longer fit your current path, it's time to start...
2025-05-0523 minStarseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanBelieving is Seeing: How Faerie Energy Can Transform Your LifeSend us a textSparkling lights dancing through a midnight forest lead us on a journey to connect with the magical realm of the Faerie Folk in this healing guided journey. Step through a hidden doorway at the base of an ancient tree as I guide you into the enchanted faerie forest where the elemental beings of earth, fire, air, and water await your arrival.The faerie realm exists alongside our ordinary reality, with these nature spirits tending constantly to the trees, plants, flowers, animals, and elements that surround us. Whether you've sensed their presence...
2025-04-2228 minStarseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanStarseed Evolution: Raven! The Cosmic TricksterSend us a textWhat happens when all light disappears from the world? Ancient wisdom holds profound answers that still resonate today. Shannon guides us through a powerful exploration of light in all its dimensions – from the physical illumination that brightens our homes to the celestial bodies overhead and finally to the spiritual light that guides our souls through darkness. At the heart of this episode lies a captivating creation story from the Haida people of the Pacific Northwest, where Raven – the beloved trickster figure – embarks on a challenging quest to recover the sun, moon, and sta...
2025-03-2118 minStarseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanStarseed Evolution: Developing Your Own Spiritual PracticeSend us a textStep into a space of exploration and self-discovery as we examine the multifaceted nature of spiritual practices in this eye-opening episode. Our host, Shannon, artfully weaves together personal experiences with poetic reflections, guiding listeners to explore their innate spiritual connections. By connecting the wisdom of various traditions—from Indigenous wisdom to contemporary practices—Shannon invites you to find a path that resonates with your soul's essence. Have you ever thought about how small rituals, like lighting a candle, can serve as significant markers in your spiritual journey? Delve into discussions on the i...
2025-03-0315 minStarseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanStarseed Evolution: Embracing Spiritual Direction for Personal and Emotional GrowthSend us a textCan spiritual direction truly facilitate a transformative journey of self-discovery? Join me on Starseed Evolution as we explore this powerful practice, also known as spiritual companioning, which offers a nurturing space for navigating life's ever-changing landscape. From the joy of new beginnings to the challenges of unexpected turns, spiritual direction provides a haven for reflecting on personal growth. By embracing a multitude of faith styles, including interfaith approaches, we ensure that this journey resonates deeply with each individual. Discover how spiritual direction goes beyond spirituality to touch on diverse aspects of life such...
2025-01-2228 minThe Wild TempleDecember's Astro Cast: Accessing Your Power + Path of PurposeAs we approach the final month of the year, unlock the power of ancient wisdom practices to navigate the potent cosmic shifts of December. In this special episode, Brooke Sullivan guides us on a deep dive into the transformative system of Jyotish - the sacred art of lunar astrology from India.Key Takeaways:Explore the yogic philosophy behind Jyotish and how it can help you align with the natural rhythms of this transitional time.Discover the significance of the recent new moon and practical rituals to harness its energies of endings and new beginnings.Learn...
2024-12-0438 minStarseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanStarseed Evolution: Embracing Inner Peace and Transformation with the Green Tara MantraSend us a textFinding your voice can be a journey of profound transformation, as Shannon shares through her own experiences on Starseed Evolution. Years ago, she discovered the Green Tara Mantra, a sacred chant from the Buddhist tradition that has guided her for over 14 years. This episode unravels the compelling story behind the mantra "Om Tare Tuttare Ture Soha" and how it has been a bridge to inner strength and healing. Shannon invites you to explore this practice that offers comfort, protection, and love, moving from suffering to peace by invoking the compassionate grace of the...
2024-11-2216 minThe Wild TempleFinding Purpose + Healing in Crisis with Guest Amy Cantrell from BeLoved AshevilleIn this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, Brooke Sullivan shares her profound journey and insights on blending ancient wisdom with modern crises through personal anecdotes and community efforts. From working with frankincense in meditation to organizing extensive community support during a climate disaster (Hurricane Helene 2024) in Asheville, North Carolina, Brooke discusses the importance of grounding practices and plant allies in building resilience. She details how communities can come together, leveraging individual strengths and collective resources, to navigate and rise above crises. The episode closes with a beautful conversation with Amy Cantrell from BeLoved Asheville and song that was...
2024-11-171h 25Starseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanStarseed Evolution: Embrace Your Emotions as Sacred GuestsSend us a textAre your emotions truly yours, or are they borrowed from the world around you? Join me on Starseed Evolution as we unlock the secrets of emotional discernment, mastering the essential tool "Is This Mine?" for empathic and highly sensitive individuals. Learn how to identify the origins of your feelings and transform them into pathways for growth and healing. Guided by the wisdom of Rumi and Buddha, this episode promises to enrich your journey of self-discovery and emotional intelligence.Together, we'll embark on a transformative meditation, drawing inspiration from Buddha's non-attachment and...
2024-11-0121 minStarseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanStarseed Evolution: Embracing Empathic Awareness and the "Is this Mine?" TechniqueSend us a textEver wonder if the emotions you feel truly belong to you? As a highly sensitive person myself, I have often found myself overwhelmed by emotions that seemingly come out of nowhere. In this episode of Starseed Evolution, I share a transformative technique called "Is this Mine?" that has been a revelation on my empathic journey. This self-care tool empowers us to discern which feelings are genuinely ours and which we might be absorbing from those around us. By sharing my personal experience with grief, I demonstrate how acknowledging and documenting these emotions can...
2024-10-2515 minStarseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanStarseed Evolution: The Gift of Being Highly SensitiveSend us a textWhat if your sensitivity isn't a weakness, but a superpower waiting to be harnessed? Join me, Shannon, on Starseed Evolution as I unravel the mysteries of being an empath, sharing my own journey from misunderstanding to embracing this unique gift. Through analogies and personal experience, I illuminate the often-overlooked nuances of living with a highly sensitive nervous system. This episode invites you to explore the profound ability empaths have to feel others' emotions, and how it shapes their worlds in ways both challenging and beautiful.As we navigate through these insights...
2024-10-1116 minStarseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanStarseed Evolution: A Guided Journey Grounding with Nature's SerenitySend us a textHave you ever felt the profound serenity that comes from truly connecting with nature? Join me, Shannon, on Starseed Evolution as we journey through a tranquil forest in a guided meditation that promises to align your rhythm with the heartbeat of the Earth. With each breath, immerse yourself in the lush greenery, the gentle rustle of leaves, and the soothing presence of a wise Mama Bear. This episode isn't just a meditation—it's an invitation to find your grounding, peace, and deep connection with the natural world.For our empath and hi...
2024-09-2027 minThe Wild TempleBone Deep - Ancestral Blessings + Burdens with Kennae MillerIn this episode of the Wild Temple podcast, Brooke Sullivan and guest Kennea Miller explore the profound connections between ancestry, land, and healing through yogic practices. Listen in as they share personal journeys of reconnecting with their heritage, including Kennea’s ties to the Gullah Geechee people and her decolonial healing work. Their deep and insightful conversation covers the impacts of colonialism and slavery, and highlights the importance of rituals and nature in reclaiming cultural heritage. The episode also discusses the Wild Temple’s 'Bone Deep' course, which integrates dharma and ancestral healing through practical methods.
2024-09-172h 03
Our Hen House: Vegan & Animal Rights Movement | Stories from the Frontlines of Animal LiberationNo New (or Old) Slaughterhouses w/ Shannon Blair & Malaina WattsWithout slaughterhouses, animal agriculture is over. So let’s do it! This week, we are joined by Shannon Blair and Malaina Watts, who both worked tirelessly to block the creation of two new slaughterhouses in Florida and helped put an end to an illegal slaughter operation as well.
ABOUT OUR GUESTS Shannon Blair’s journey toward animal liberation began at age nine after she saw footage of animals suffering for food and became an activist on the spot. After years as a vegetarian, she went vegan on the same day as her son, Vega...
2024-09-131h 12Starseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanUnlocking Your Higher Self: Transformative Guided Meditations with Shannon on Starseed EvolutionSend us a textCan guided meditation truly unlock hidden parts of yourself and reduce stress? Discover the transformative power of guided meditation with me, Shannon, on Starseed Evolution. In this insightful episode, you’ll gain a deep understanding of what guided meditations are, how they function, and the benefits they bring. Drawing from my background in Craniosacral Therapy and energy healing, I’ll share my unique approach to incorporating these practices into guided meditations to facilitate powerful healing experiences, even for listeners I've never met in person.Explore the various types of guided meditations and...
2024-09-0919 minThe Wild TempleKundalini Awakening: Bliss Vs Pathology + What You Need to Know (Case Studies Inside)In this extraordinary episode, Brooke shares story upon story of both the blissful and pathological states of kundalini awakening necessary for yoga teachers and mental professionals to understand.Topics include: Spiritual crisis that cause pyschotic episodesThe spiritual phenomenon that leads to blissThe profound positive effects of kundalini awakening from systematic practicesHow tantra yoga traditions show a higher level of prevalence of heightened, blissful states How when our yoga practices are held by its sister science of ayurveda, we have grounded, fertile and healthy lives that can support a gentle and yet thorough awakening of yo...
2024-09-031h 30Starseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanStarseed Evolution: A Journey of Intuitive DiscoverySend us a textHave you ever wondered how the road less traveled might completely transform your life? Join me, Shannon, on Starseed Evolution, as I recount my unconventional journey from traditional education to a deeply fulfilling career in massage therapy, Reiki, Craniosacral therapy and Spiritual Direction. Sparked by Robert Frost's iconic poem, "The Road Not Taken," I delve into the significant choices that shaped my path, starting from my early days at the University of Arizona, transitioning from teaching high school to an unexpected stint at a grocery store, and exploring the medical field through physical...
2024-08-2323 minStarseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanA New Path Appears: Embracing Change and Inner Wisdom on Starseed EvolutionSend us a textHave you ever stood at a crossroads, feeling the tug of the familiar while hearing the whisper of something new? This week on Starseed Evolution, join Shannon as she shares her poignant poem, "A New Path Appears," which beautifully encapsulates the emotions of stepping into the unknown. Through her poetic journey, we explore the deeper aspects of spiritual direction and self-reflection, examining how to listen to our inner wisdom when faced with choices that define our life paths.Guided by Shannon’s introspective questions, this episode invites you to contemplate your cu...
2024-08-0811 minStarseed Evolution with Shannon SullivanStarseed Evolution: Navigating Spiritual Growth and Creativity with ShannonSend us a textWhat if you could align your heart, mind, gut, and soul to navigate life's twists and turns with grace and wisdom? Join me, Shannon, as I launch Starseed Evolution, a podcast where spirituality meets creativity. With 25 years of experience as a licensed massage therapist, Reiki master teacher, certified spiritual director, cranial sacral specialist, meditation teacher, and creative artist, I bring a unique blend of professional insights and personal stories to inspire your journey. This episode is a heartfelt introduction to who I am and what you can expect from our time together.
2024-07-2609 minThe Wild TempleTeacher as Medicine: In Light of Guru Purnima with Kia MillerIn this episode of the Wild Temple podcast, Streaming from Mallorca, Spain, esteemed yoga practitioner Kia Miller shares her insights with Brooke on the significance of Guru Purnima in various traditions and the importance of honoring the teacher within.Together they explore the spiritual journey, including Kia’s first teacher and influential experiences in psychodrama and Kundalini yoga.The discussion highlights the role of deep emotional healing, the potency of immersive practices, and the significance of finding one’s authentic voice.Kia also reflects on the evolving role of teachers in spiritual practice, emph...
2024-07-211h 14
Doctor Who LiteratureEpisode 115 - The Faceless Ones (with Shannon Sullivan)It's our second straight Patrick Troughton novelization on Doctor Who Literature -- before we jump into four straight William Hartnell books -- and this week it is time for The Faceless Ones.
Joining Jason this week is Shannon Sullivan of A Brief History of Time (Travel), the indispensable online resource for the production history of Doctor Who. Jason and Shannon have known each other for 30 years but haven't spoken in person since The Wilderness Years. They have a rousing conversation on Doctor Who, game shows, the 1993 baseball World Series, and so much more besides.
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