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The Wild TemplePower of the Subtle: Tantra + Plant Wisdom GuidanceSend us a textHello Wild Temple listeners, welcome to a journey of self-discovery and connection with nature. Recently returned from Scotland, I feel overwhelmed with gratitude for the special magic of my current home in Appalachia. Like many of you might relate, the idea of 'home' has always been a complex, evolving concept for me. This episode explores my revelations on home, community, and the profound wisdom of subtlety that I have discovered through tantra, plant medicine, and a journey across continents. ~ Brooke🎙️ In This Episode:In this solocast, Brooke share...2025-08-0751 min

The Wild TempleFrom the Belly of the Dragon | A New Moon Transmission from ScotlandSend us a textEPISODE: From the Belly of the Dragon | A New Moon Transmission from Scotland 🗓️ July 24 | Amavasya in Pushya | New Moon Magic🎙️ In This Episode:From a beautiful edge of the Scottish coast, Brooke offers a New Moon transmission that feels part dream, part prayer, part sacred assignment.She shares a visionary dream—from 2 nights ago, where we as women are on a covert mission.. walking a path into the belly of the beast in service to Sacred Law. From Rosie the Riveteer to Waverly Trai...2025-07-2432 min

The Wild TempleFrom Witch Trials to the United Nations: Your Power IS Your VoiceSend us a textFrom 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...2025-07-1053 min

The Wild TempleThe Power of Plants and Kundalini with Psycho-Spiritual Herbalist Judy LiebleinSend us a textThis episode of the Wild Temple Podcast features an in-depth interview with Judy Leiblien, a psycho-spiritual herbalist based in New Mexico. Judy discusses her journey with herbalism, her profound connection with the land, and her experiences with Kundalini energy. The conversation explores the importance of embodiment, the subtle energies of plants, and the need for self-care and nurturing in today's intense world. Judy shares her personal Kundalini awakening story, the significance of boundaries and safety in spiritual practices, and offers insights into the responsible use of entheogens and plant...2025-06-261h 29

The Wild TempleSatsang Soulfood with Wolfgang BischoffSend us a textA 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...2025-06-101h 16

The Wild TempleThe Subtle Art of Resilience: Flower Essences for Empowered LivingSend us a textIn this episode of the Wild Temple podcast, we welcome Amy Branum, a seasoned herbalist, flower essence practitioner, and healer rooted in plant wisdom and trauma recovery. We explore the sacred magic of flower essences, their role in emotional and spiritual healing, and how these vibrational remedies can support our journey through trauma, narcissism, and societal chaos. Amy shares personal stories, her understanding of plant dharma, and practical tips for using flower essences to nurture safety, empowerment, and collective healing. This episode offers a beautiful blend of botanical wisdom...2025-05-241h 25

The Wild TempleHealing the Mother Wound with Flower Essences + Yoga TherapySend us a textHealing the Mother Wound with Flower Essences A Mother's Day Reflection with Brooke of The Wild TempleWhat happens when the ache we carry isn’t just recent heartbreak—but something rooted in our earliest relationships? In this deeply personal solo episode, Brooke explores the Mother Wound—a layered emotional and energetic imprint often formed when our primary caregivers were unable to meet our emotional needs with presence, empathy, or consistency.With tenderness and insight, Brooke unpacks:The nuances of this woundin...2025-05-1046 min

The Wild TempleSafe + Empowered- Path of the Wise Woman with Sarah HutchinsonSend us a textIn this enlightening podcast episode, I interview Sarah Hutchinson, a yoga teacher, nurse, and advocate for women's empowerment. The conversation delves into the importance of genuine, deep practices such as yoga, Ayurveda, and mindful living. Sarah shares her journey from using yoga to manage stress to discovering the transformative power of tantric yoga. We highlight the importance of self-care, rhythmic living, caring for the nervous system, and finding community support. Sarah also speaks to the significance of aging vibrantly, offering wisdom on maintaining physical health, a sense of p...2025-04-271h 05

The Wild TempleThe Body As Muse & Space Between Us, DivineSend us a textIn this episode of the Wild Temple Podcast, I welcome my long-time friend, Fannie Hungerford, Somatic Psychotherapist and Tantric Yogini. Listen in as we hear about Fannie's path of purpose, rooted in her creative upbringing and involvement in yoga and somatic psychotherapy. This deep and inspiring conversation explores the dance of dharma, body wisdom, and the art of living as a householder. Fannie shares insights on integrating spirituality into daily life, the importance of support systems, and the value of smaller, adaptable practices. Emphasizing t...2025-03-2959 min

The Wild TempleThe Sage Rebellion with Yogini Elder, Jean MazzeiSend us a textPodcast Episode Summary: The Sage Rebellion with Yogini Elder, Jean MazzeiIn this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, I sit down with Jean Mazzei—a Yogini Elder whose depth of wisdom in yoga, Tantra, and consciousness work has guided countless seekers on their path. Together, we explore the Sage archetype—what it means to embody wisdom, navigate the spiritual path with clarity, and why the journey to becoming a Sage is, in many ways, an act of rebellion. Jean shares insights from her deca...2025-03-131h 23

The Wild TempleEmpowered Sound with Steph CheeSend us a textIn this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, I sit down with Stephanie Chee Baréa—a lifelong educator, Yogini, sound healer, and feminine empowerment guide. We dive deep into her journey of finding purpose and belonging as a woman of multicultural heritage, and how this has shaped her path of Dharma and leadership.Stephanie shares her vision of women’s empowerment, exploring what it truly means to step into leadership roles with authenticity and courage. She also discusses the p...2025-02-271h 10

The Wild TempleThe Undercurrent of Love Activism: What’s Not Being Talked AboutSend us a textIn a time where so much focus is placed on destruction, division, and collapse, we often miss the quiet, yet powerful movements of love medicine that is transformation in action. Why is no one talking about this?? We hear about the wars, the climate disasters, the chaos of political power struggles.But what about the women rebuilding their communities after crisis?What about the healers, musicians + artists guiding people back into their bodies?What about th...2025-02-1230 min

The Wild TempleYoga Alone Isn’t Enough: The Power of Ayurveda, Tantra & Yoga Therapy with Suzanne MartinSend us a textWelcome to another episode of our Winter Wisdom Series. Today, I’m honored to be joined by Suzanne Martin—an Ayurvedic practitioner, wellness coach, Yogini, and Tantric, as well as a core faculty member for The Sage Apprenticeship here at The Wild Temple School.In this rich conversation, Suzanne and I explore the sacred trifecta of Yoga, Ayurveda, and Tantra—three powerful technologies that we work with intimately inside The Sage Apprenticeship, our year-long Tantric Yoga Therapy progra...2025-02-071h 15

The Wild TempleAmavasya Unplugged: Reclaiming Balance in the Age of DopamineSend us a textIn this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, Brooke invites you into the energy of the Amavasya, the dark moon, a time of reflection and healing. This particular Amavasya is especially unique, connected to a rare 144-year shift during the Kumbh Mela, making it a powerful moment for transformation. With the intensity of the news and social media, many of us feel overwhelmed or stuck in cycles of over-engagement or disengagement. Brooke shares practices to...2025-01-2846 min

The Wild TempleFormidable + Unstoppable: The Permaculture Movement with Brenna Quinlan + Charlie MgeeSend us a textFor this Moon’s episode, recorded in Tasmania, I talk with Brenna Quinlan and Charlie Mgee about permaculture. We delve into the origins of the permaculture movement, its principles, and its evolution from gardening to broader cultural practices. Brenna shares her journey from fine art to permaculture illustration, while Charlie discusses combining music with permaculture education. Listen in as we explore how permaculture fosters regenerative solutions, supports diverse passions, and builds meaningful connections to nature and community. You may be wondering why I am in Tasmania. I believe thi...2025-01-1456 min

The Wild TempleThe Tantric Guide to 2025: Starry Skies and Herbal Allies with René QuenellSend us a textWelcome to your Tantric Guide to 2025. Amidst the pressures of constant activity and societal expectations, the power of rest and the sacred pause, especially during the new moon phase is crucial. This time as we transition into the new year is a prime time to examine our habits and beliefs around rest, to take time for self-reflection, and to nurture our connection to nature. Enjoy the talk with René Quenell, an experienced Ayurvedic practitioner, Tantric and yoga instructor, and Jyotish astrologer, to discuss how astrology can guide us thro...2024-12-311h 32

The Wild TempleWinter Solstice + Energetic Herbalism with Kat MaierSend us a textIn this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, Brooke welcomes Kat Maier, a renowned practitioner of energetic herbalism, founder and director of Sacred Plant Traditions in Charlottesville, Virginia and author of 'Energetic Herbalism.They discuss their shared love for plants, vitalism, and the profound experiences that shape our connection to the earth. Fascinating key concepts are explored, such as aesthesis, homeodynamism, adharmic living, and best practices for deepening one's relationship with nature through simple yet powerful rituals and ceremonies. Kat touches on her background, her teachers, and the influence of...2024-12-201h 17

The Wild TempleOur Winter Series Begins – Yoga Therapy as a Sacred Technology with Kaoverii WeberSend us a textIn this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, Brooke invites listeners to embrace the introspective and nourishing qualities of winter as she kicks off the Winter Wisdom Series. She introduces sacred technologies like yoga therapy, Ayurveda, and Jyotish, offering practical self-care practices tailored for the season, such as creating nourishing herbal oil blends, chanting mantra, and crafting aromatic remedies to support well-being during the colder months.Brooke is then joined by yoga therapist and educator Kaoverii Weber for a profound discussion on the transformative power of yoga and Ayurveda...2024-12-131h 32

The Wild TempleDecember's Astro Cast: Accessing Your Power + Path of PurposeSend us a textAs 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...2024-12-0436 min

The Wild TempleFinding Purpose + Healing in Crisis with Guest Amy Cantrell from BeLoved AshevilleSend us a textIn 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...2024-11-171h 24

The Wild TempleA Medicine Story: The Dead, Disasters + Power of WaterSend us a textToday marks a rare convergence—both All Hallows’ Eve and Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated in the East. As we honor Halloween, a tradition rooted in my own ancestral ties to Scotland and Ireland, I’m reminded of the shared theme between these days: a reverence for what lies beyond, whether in the shadows or in the warmth of light. It’s a powerful reminder of memory, the cycles of release and renewal, and how time itself can be a gift—a current that both flows from the past and guides us...2024-10-3143 min

The Wild TempleBone Deep - Ancestral Blessings + Burdens with Kennae MillerSend us a textIn 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 thro...2024-09-172h 01

The Wild TempleKundalini Awakening: Bliss Vs Pathology + What You Need to Know (Case Studies Inside)Send us a textIn 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 ge...2024-09-031h 28

The Wild TempleDivine Feminine As Dharmic Medicine with Sage Mentor Clare FultonSend us a text*:* inside this episodebrooke and clare discuss dharmic living, and unveil some key aspects that may go against the grain of how in modern culture we are taught, or programmed to be.some topics include:*cleansing as a regenerative, nourishing practice*rewiring the mind, habits and sacred practices from masculine dominant views*the kind of yoga and life that empowers dharma*being a voice for the feminine and empowering women*our sensorial awakening when we live aligned with (and imbibe in) the seasons 2024-08-191h 47

The Wild TempleTeacher as Medicine: In Light of Guru Purnima with Kia MillerSend us a textIn 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...2024-07-211h 13

The Wild Temple4th of July + Interdependence w/ Vedic Astrology, Cosmic Mythology + Goddess Bhumi (भुमि)Send us a textIn this episode Brooke shares her views on this time of year and Independence Day through the lens of Jyotish ज्योतिष (Vedic Astrology) and key myths from India.Topics mentioned are:Saturn in Retrograde Ashaada (Vedic Month)Ardra (Lunar Mansion) Rudra (Deity older than Shiva); Life Force Energy (Prana Shakti)Bhumi Devi (Bhudevi) Dalit: a self-applied concept for those called the "untouchables" and others that were outside of the traditional Hindu caste hierarchy 2024-07-0549 min

The Wild TempleWaking up the Visionary + Stories to Inspire Your Medicine: A Summer Solstice + Full Moon EpisodeSend us a textFrom Passion to Purpose: How Confusion May Be Lacing Your PathWe are in a potent time right now where Solar and Lunar energies are heightened. During this time we have Nature's guidance in having more inspiration, passion, enlivened, more aware even, juicy living.....and its assistance in waking up the "Sage within," which are clearer levels of seeing and being. The time is now. Overcome the Vision Gap and Live On PurposeThe earth is calling us to u...2024-06-201h 03

The Wild TempleTantra + Flower Essences with Ceremonialist and AI expert, Luchele MendezSend us a textIn this episode, Brooke is joined by Wild Tantrika, Luchele Mendes, to talk about her transformative journey and experience with the wisdom of Tantra and plant medicine. Listen in as they delve into themes of ancient knowledge, spiritual awakening, and the integration of feminine and masculine energies in the path of Tantra and plant wisdom. Luchele shares about her Indian lineage and early encounters with Tantra, her move to England and the subsequent disconnection from her roots, and her profound awakening through plant medicine in her 30’s that led to her rediscovering her co...2024-06-0553 min

The Wild TempleBeltaine Medicine + Plant Spirit JourneySend us a textBeltaine Celebration + Plant Medicine Journeywith Brooke Shannon SullivanBel Tane in Gaelic means Fires of Bel. Bel is a Celtic Sun God that means Shining and is representative of the healing powers of both the sun and the waters. This fire ceremony and Maypole festival symbolizes the passion, vitality and fertility of the season. Food is offered to the sidhe’ (the good folk, the Fae, the fairies) and one can make offerings to the base of flowering Hawthorne or Elder trees to bestow gif...2024-05-0131 min

The Wild TempleOur Empowered Capacity to Heal with Dr. Carrie DemersSend us a textExplore the incredible potential of nature and our inner strength to foster healing and connection to the divine. In this episode of the Wild Temple podcast Brooke dives deeply into the world of holistic healing and wellness with Dr. Carrie Demers. Lsiten in as the two explore the potent synergy between traditional medicine, yoga, and herbal wisdom. Their conversation spans the benefits of integrating practices like Ayurveda, homeopathy, and the mindful use of plants and flower essences into our lives for greater health and spiritual growth. They also touch on the transformative power...2024-04-231h 29

The Wild TempleSeasonal Provocations and Vernal Uprisings! Eclipses, Retrogrades and Cleanses Oh My!Send us a textWhat is the commonality between eclipses, Mercury retrogrades, and tantra in teaching individuals how to evolve and grow? This episode explores what it means to align with nature, find steadiness amidst changes, practice sacred technologies like Dharmic, Ayurvedic, and tantric approaches, and the importance of cleansing and releasing old habits to lead a purposeful life with greater impact.Joining the conversation is Ayurvedic physician and teacher at the Wild Temple School, Michael Van Sciver. Listen in as Michael and Brooke talk about cleansing and preparation for this time...2024-04-061h 21

The Wild TempleEclipses, Occult Practices and Deep Nourishment of TantraSend us a textLet this episode nourish YOU during this Eclipse season..Discover the profound nourishment Tantra offers the world in this episode of the Wild Temple Podcast, featuring Brooke Sullivan's interview on the radio show Women Thriving Unapologetically. Delve into the depths of Tantra's wisdom as Brooke explores how it feeds analytical minds, mystic souls, and nature enthusiasts alike, offering nourishment on multiple levels:The Practical Mystic: A Multifaceted Appeal: Tantra caters to diverse inclinations, nurturing not only our analytical minds but also our mystical and spiritual yearnings, as well...2024-03-241h 11

The Wild TempleThe Tantric Worldview with Yogini, Fire Tender and Writer, Sandy AndersonSend us a textIn this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, Brooke speaks with Sandy Anderson, a senior faculty member at the Himalayan Institute, about the Tantric worldview and its spiritual and physical benefits. They delve into the relationship between mind, body, and soul, discussing how a person's dharma, or purpose, can manifest through natural inclinations and skills combined with the circumstances in which they find themselves. They further explore the transformative and alchemical aspects of Tantra, its practical applications, and the importance of body-centered practices. The conversation also sheds light on how the practice of...2024-03-081h 02

The Wild TempleTrust + Poisonous Paradigms: Finding Our Way to Universal Love with My Man, CactusSend us a textIn this special episode of The Wild Temple, Brooke welcomes her husband, Cactus, for a candid and intimate conversation about trust, poisonous paradigms, and universal love. Cactus shares insights from his own journey with trust issues rooted in spirituality and together, they navigate profound topics such as dualistic thinking, toxic guru culture, the power of unconditional love, and the evolution of spiritual relationships. Listen in as they probe their own unique spiritual perspectives and remind us that spirituality can not only guide, but also cultivate deeper bonds within o...2024-02-2159 min

The Wild TempleThe Empress of Desire: Kundalini, Passion + Saffron: A Valentine's Day Bonus EpisodeSend us a textIn this episode, Brooke shares an ancient myth from the Brahmanda Purana, about the Empress of Desire (Lalitha Tripura Sundari.) Working with the translation written by Linda Johnsen in her book The Living Goddess, Brooke reveals insights on the path of kundalini awakening and the practices of Tantra through the lens of pleasure and desire.She also talks about the spirit of Saffron and as a powerful rejuvenative, mood lifter and aphrodisiac, can be an aid to nurturing one's sensuality and sexuality in life:)A perfect episode t...2024-02-141h 04

The Wild TempleLiving Dharma: Equine Power + Ethical Space Holding with Jamila JacksonSend us a textA Living Dharma Window: Equine Power + Ethical Space holding with Jamila JacksonThis episode is a window into power, path and purpose.In this episode, Brooke discusses with her guest, Jamila Jackson, how to hold space ethically (for one's self and others), while healing and being in a position of power. We discuss the potency of merging sacred technologies with Equine therapy and how this relates to ethical space-holding.- especially when working with sexual and generational trauma.Jamila shares her journey, beginning with weaving...2024-02-081h 11

The Wild TempleCalling Down the Moon: Tantra, Mantra + Enchanting NatureSend us a textThis episode is about the power of sound and our cultural inheritance. In it, Brooke talks about certain traditional ways sound has been used for healing as well as the possibility that you have this magical inheritance in your bloodline. Due to suppression, severance and cultural amnesia, this knowledge has largely been lost and as a result, we have lost touch with this power. In the mystical science of Tantra, sound vibrations (mantras) hold a spectrum of potential, from benign to soothing, to powerful and even sound used as a...2024-01-2531 min

The Wild TempleThe Divinely Feminine Vedic Astrology + A New Unplanned Planner with Dr. Katy JaneSend us a textBrooke Sullivan of the Wild Temple with guest Dr. Katy Jane, Vedic Astrologer + Yogi Are you interested in understanding how learning about the stars can lead you to the Goddess? Or how being able to read a chart can help you access your true nature and sage-like wisdom? What about how understanding parts of you that do not change can actually be a superpower? This episode is a very Tantric discussion on Astrology and gives you a beautiful take on how and why reading the stars assigned to...2024-01-101h 13

The Wild TempleIts a New Year! Dharma, Fulfillment + Freedom in the Life of a Tantric WomanSend us a textEpisode BeginsTantra and Home Life. 11:46Envisioning a group of concentric circles: Home, Community and World in the worldview of a Tantric practitioner. Seeing the fluidity of support, nurturance, balance and stability that Tantra supports so a woman can live a fulfilled life in each of these spheres while meeting dharma and burning karma. The challenges that can be supported by a Tantric practices when one has children, a partner and a career pathTantric practitioner prioritizes self-care and household maintenance for personal growth and health.Brooke emphasizes the importance of...2024-01-0132 min

The Wild TempleWas Santa an Alchemist? The Still Currents of Solstice + Mythology of ChristmasSend us a textWas Santa and Alchemist? Quick recapBrooke interviews Michael Van Sciver, Ayurvedic Physician, Clinical Herbalist, Alchemist + guest faculty for The Wild Temple School for this delicious insight into the seasons and holiday spirit. This is our second interview with Michael (the first episode was in our first season: Myths, Battles + Awe: A Cultural Incoculation of the Seasons, Episode 2). Michael Van Sciver is located in Nevada City, California, and can be found at michael@joyfulmedicine.com.He and Brooke discussed the myths a...2023-12-201h 16

The Wild TempleThe Deep Blue: Ordinary + Extraordinary Sacred TechnologiesSend us a textApologies for the audio issues in the beginning..they smooth out, we promise, and we have figured out the issue for our next session. This is a talk with Bonne Gene Wallace on the applications + lifestyle practices of Tantra Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, Herbalism, Functional Medicine and a window into Free Diving. Bonnie is a Holistic Gut + Mental Health Specialist, Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Functional Medicine Consultant, Tantra Yoga Practitioner, and Holistic Chef. Nedra Glover Tawwab is mentioned for her good work on boundaries and an inspiring book to read....2023-12-131h 04

The Wild TempleOn Dharma: Living Big, Small + a Bit on ThoreauSend us a textHappy Dhanteras, and Diwali!In this episode, I talk about Dharma from a few different angles, mentioning the books below (the first, written by my husband for Audible in 2020) and the second written by Kripalu's Scholar Emeritus, Stephen Cope. I also mention the ancient teaching from the Vedas called Purashchartas, or The 4 Desires of the Soul.Word Is Born by Secret Agent 23 Skidoo (Cactus) on Audible The Great Work of Your Life Stephen Cope 2023-11-1231 min

The Wild TempleNavaratri, Tantra + The GoddessSend us a textIn this episode, Brooke interviews two seasoned tantric practitioners, Jeanne Heileman and Rene Quenell, about Navaratri, Tantra and the Goddess. Some of the topics we cover are:Navaratri practice and its significanceOvercoming hardships through spiritual practicesFeminine energy and spiritual practices during NavaratriYoga, spirituality, and personal growthSelf-mastery and the divine feminineSelf-mastery, love, and healing through inner probingSuperficiality vs. depth in spirituality and personal growthEsoteric yoga teachings and their impact on physiology and psycheYoga teaching methods and personal growthYoga and Tantra Practice EffectivenessGrief, yoga practice, and turning 60Yoga and tantra differences and...2023-10-301h 37

The Wild TempleAncestor Meditation (a 10 minute bonus practice)Send us a textThis is a practice for grounding into the earth and connecting into the space (and spaciousness) of the Ancestors. This is a complementary, bonus episode to go along with the previous episode: Pitru Paksha: Dark Moon Fortnight For Ancestral Healing + Practice 2023-09-2810 min

The Wild TemplePitru Paksha: Dark Moon Fortnight for Ancestral Healing + PracticeSend us a textPitru Paksha (or Pitri Paksha) The Pitris are our ancestors, and so Pitru Pashka means “Fortnight of the Ancestors”. This window of time is devoted to a ritual tending to or honoring of the ancestors known as Tarpana, which means to gratify or satiate.The practice varies, but in Vedic culture, largely follows these guidelines:Honoring the ancestors on the New Moon of each month, or this two week “dark moon fortnight” (from Full to New Moon) in the month of late September (sometimes into October).Uses 3 ingredients as offering...2023-09-2850 min

The Wild TempleThe Dharmic RevolutionSend us a textdharma, revolution, supports, revolutionary act, revolutionizing, soul mission, alignment, reductionist, world, dharmic, bhagavad gita, hungry ghosts, impartial, stand, sole purpose, patriarchy, accomplishing, capitalismThis is our new season our new incarnation, focusing now on the dharmic revolution and the sacred technologies of tantric alchemy, Ayurveda, yoga and herbal wisdom to help step you into your self-mastery and soul purpose. I'd like to start us off with this thought that it is a revolutionary act, to stand up for who you are, and be who you are meant to be...2023-09-1320 min

Decoder with Nilay PatelMore than Sally Ride: Loren Grush explains how NASA’s first women astronauts changed spaceThe Six: The Untold Story of America's First Women Astronauts, from longtime space reporter and Verge alum Loren Grush, is out today.It’s been 40 years since Sally Ride became the first American woman in space — but she was far from the last. In the early 1980s six women — Sally Ride, Judy Resnick, Kathy Sullivan, Anna Fisher, Rhea Seddon, and Shannon Lucid — would get a chance to fly a mission on one of the space shuttles… including, unfortunately, the ill-fated 1986 Challenger launch.The story of the six may be history, but it’s far from ancient, and...2023-09-1257 min

The Wild TempleTending the Compost of Unwanted Parts-You are the MedicineSend us a textSUMMARY KEYWORDSfeel, alchemy, Matangi, belonging, wound, stories, honoring, compost, place, dharmic, work, love, part, people, temple, wild, beautiful, nature, create, called, find, yantraThis is the last episode of the Mythic Apotheca season! Next episode will begin our Second Season, the Dharmic Revolution! Subscribe to stay tuned, and share with a friend or colleague! 01:48In today's episode, we'll be talking with Chanti Tacorante Perez, a Cuban American Creatrix ritualist and author who believes that images speak a profound language. With a...2023-08-301h 14

The Wild TempleShe Who is Valued, Not UsedSend us a text✨ Today we air from Skaneateles, “skinny atlas,” NY in a small room at the bottom floor of a castle. Technically this room is a wine cellar but it also has this incredible magical quality to it…The ceiling is a muted blood color with metallic gold flower prints that bring to mind elegance but also ancient bloodlines and the arched door of this cool stone room is a set of iron bars complete with a heavy padlock and skeleton key.I think this is a very fit...2023-07-171h 09

The Wild TempleSage Lore: The Sage Within + Around UsSend us a textIn this episode Brooke shares about:Guru Purnima: This Full Moon time of honoring the "teacher" or "sage" within and around usMyth of the Sages + The Wishfullfilling Tree A Creation StoryBirth of Sri Sukta (from the Rg Veda)Birth of MUDSalvia OfficinalisA paradox of a plantMedicinal UsesLoreSpiritual UsesHow viruses, plants, Nature and people are Teachers Our goal in yoga (with asana, breathwork, plant medicine, alignment with Nature (via both Yoga + Ayurveda) is to awaken the Sage Within!Di...2023-07-0447 min

The Wild TempleMoonwise Rhythms: A Window into Dark Moon HealingSend us a textIn this episode Brooke shares:The importance of Rhythm and connecting to the MoonDark Moon BabiesA moon songThe Nakshatras: "Faces of the Moon" or archetypal "Mansions" of the movement of the moon in the night sky, as insights into the flow of Nature's Prana + Mental/Emotional statesThe Myth of Why the Moon Waxes and WanesRohini: The most beautiful wife of the moonGood + Bad Habits: Understanding the importance of eachHealing Yoga: Understanding that a large part of authentic yoga is upheld by the practice of Svadhyaya (YS 2.1)Specific Plants + Flowers for "...2023-06-1556 min

The Wild TempleInto the Deep: Flower Medicine + 12 Remedies to Move Your MoodSend us a textFlower Essence Therapy has been gaining popularity as an emotional therapy. Dr. Bach, the forefather of flower essence therapy, was a leading edge activist for flower therapy as emotional therapy. On our Ireland retreat in 2019, I was inspired by my friend and flower essence colleague who shared the history and teachings of Dr. Bach. One quote, in particular, resonated with me: "Our emotional response determines how we heal."This idea is beautifully woven into Tantric philosophy, which emphasizes the intricate connection between mind and body. Our personality, which...2023-05-1943 min

Happily Booked: A BookcastS1, E30 - Our 30th Episode !!! Yeehaw partnerSend us a textHowdy friends!We apologize for such a long delay with the show notes! We appreciate the fact that you have stuck around as long as you have! Below is the list of books, movies, and/or tv shows we may have discussed during this episode! We hope you enjoy listening to us ramble on and on! Until next week, stay Happily Booked!3:37 - The Wheel Of Time Series by Robert Jordan21:50 - Faith Like Potatoes 2006 Movie 2023-03-271h 04

The Wild TempleTantra to Meet our ChallengesSend us a textThe Wild Temple Mythic Apotheca with Brooke Shannon SullivanIn this webinar, we dive into the importance of a home practice, how tantra yoga can help us overcome the challenges of our time, and how teacher trainings, retreats, and yoga immersions that offer a DEEP dive are better than the piecemeal approach to learning that western culture often brings. It's so important for us to tell our stories. In this podcast, Brooke shares her journey away from her yoga and tantra practices, and what eventually led her back to t...2023-02-0352 min

The Wild TempleLioness Power: Birth, Kundalini + The Way of the Midwife (Raw and Uncut)Send us a textIn this episode, Avril Bowens, Midwife and founder of The Midwife Method, and I talk power. We go into what empowered birth looks and feels like, the power of Nature, the power of Kundalini, rites of passage, and how civilization will benefit when the narrative and scenery of maternity care changes. We must move from the old patriarchal models of disempowerment (perpetuated behind closed doors and silent voices) into empowered women, babies, and the families that love them. I met Avril in Midwifery school in 2000. A wild, Native Irish wo...2022-12-071h 13

The Wild TempleMyths, Battles and Awe of Seasonal Equinoxes: A Cultural InoculationSend us a textIn this episode, Brooke interviews Michael Van Sciver, an Herbal Clinician, Ayurvedic Physician and modern-day Alchemist, on cultural myths and cleansing practices during the junctures of the seasons. They talk battles, astronomical events (that may make one vomit), teachings of specific myths (Tantric, Celtic, Jewish + Buddhist traditions) and plants. Best of all, listeners will receive insights around inoculating the colon and the land with cultures that can help us get back to our joyful roots. Episode Timestamps:(3.38) How looking to Equinox myths of different...2022-09-261h 17

The Remedial Herstory PodcastS2E42: What crimes were women accused of in the 17th and 18th Century? with Dr. Shannon DuffyIn this Episode, Kelsie and Brooke chat with the legal historian, Dr. Shannon Duffy about her work researching women in colonial America. We discuss infanticide, witchcraft, murder, and homosexuality. We learned a lot and you will too! Join us! Support our work at www.patreon.com/remedialherstory Find lesson plans at http://www.remedialherstory.com Educators! Get professional development credit for listening to our podcast! Head to our website and complete the form and we will send you your certificate. https://www.remedialherstory.com/podcast-pd-certificate.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters...2022-06-061h 00

The Wild TempleSila Na Gig, St. Patrick and "That Maiden Doesn't Need Saving"Send us a textIn this amazing conversation with Irish yogini, herbalist, and storyteller Sarah Fox, we explore the concept of triplicities and compare the Celtic, yogic and herbal traditions as they relate to power, truth + the divine feminine. Highlighting the importance of Sila na Gig (especially in light of St Patrick’s Day) we look at collective and personal ideas that have suppressed and disconnected us due to religious and patriarchal suppression while also looking at stories that empower. The Well of Sergais, The story of Lugh, Cu' Chulainn, and the Morrigan, as...2022-03-161h 32

Book BistroMost Anticipated Releases of JanuaryThis week, Brooke, Meka, Shannon, Kristin, Stacy, Georgina, and Natalia share their most anticipated January 2022 releases. Titles mentioned include: Morgan Rhodes, Echoes and Empires (Echoes and Empires #1) Leslie Vedder, The Bone Spindle (The Bone Spindle #1) Jacquelyn Mitchard, The Good Son J. Elle, Ashes of Gold (Wings of Ebony #2) Lucy Score, Things We Never Got Over Jayne Ann Krentz, Lightning In the Mirror (Fogg Lake #3) Colleen Hoover, Reminders of Him Helen Phifer, Find the Girl (Detective Morgan Brookes #5) Wendy Corsi Staub, The...2021-12-311h 07

The Wild TempleTantric Herbalism + The Yogi's ApothecarySend us a textBrooke introduces the Wild Temple's new program The Yogi’s Apothecary within the broader paradigm of Tantric Herbalism. Listen Now!2021-12-0311 min

Book BistroFor the Love And Drama of FamiliesThis week, Shannon, Brooke, and Kristeen discuss books centered around family drama. Titles mentioned include: J. Courtney Sullivan, Saints for All Occasions Lisa Jackson, The Third Grave (Savannah #4) Liane Moriarty, Apples Never Fall Saumya Dave, What a Happy Family Stephanie Gangi, Carry the Dog Kathryn Hughes, The Secret Taylor Jenkins Reid, Malibu Rising Nicole Baart, Everything We Didn't Say Jamie Brenner, The Forever Summer Helen Hoang, The Heart Principle (The Kiss Quotient #3) Wanda M. Morris, All Her...2021-11-1955 min

The Wild TempleSamhain + The Old HagSend us a textIn this episode, archeologist, storyteller, and Ban Draoi (Priestess of the sacred land + witch) Treassa Kerrigan shares the myths, the Deities, the sacred sites, and the importance of Samhain, one of the 4 fire festivals of ancient Ireland. The myths include tales of the Morrigan, the Cailleach, and Tlachtga (tclak ta). This podcast explores how the ancient stories have shaped our current views of reality, and how we can understand their power for personal + collective healing.2021-11-041h 00

Book BistroSome of the Most Anticipated Books Coming Out In June, 2020It's time to take a look at some of what's coming out in June. Stacy, Kristin, Shannon, Sara, Brooke, and Natalia highlight a few of the books they're most excited to read. Books mentioned are: Kristan Higgins, Always the Last To Know Brit Bennett, The Vanishing Half Kim Harrison, American Demon (Return To the Hollows #1) Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Dance Away with Me Kimberly Belle, Stranger In the Lake Emily Giffin, The Lies That Bind Karen Robards, The Black Swan of Paris Rebecca Ross...2020-05-291h 07