In this very raw episode of the Isoma Podcast, we’re honoured to sit with Aunty Chelita as she shares her powerful journey of personal healing, cultural remembrance, and spiritual insight.

Through deeply personal stories and ancestral wisdom, Auntie Chelita explores the dual path of the warrior, balancing the strength of the fierce warrior with the heart of a peaceful protector. We delve into the transformative practice of breathwork, the significance of reconnecting with cultural roots, and the vital role that Indigenous knowledge plays in both personal and collective healing. This conversation is a heartfelt offering for anyone seeking to walk with integrity, courage, and compassion in today's world.

Please note that there is a prayer and invocation by Chelita at the beginning of this episode. It’s potent and can move things, note that before hitting play.

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In this engaging episode of the iSōma podcast, we welcome our first guest, Asher Packman, to delve into the profound impact of storytelling and ritual in navigating life's most challenging moments. Reflecting on personal experiences including deep loss, encounters with death, and the transformative power of grief, Asher discusses how stories serve as ancient medicine, helping us connect to our souls and ancestral wisdom. The conversation spans a variety of topics from the evolution of human storytelling, the role of rituals in community healing, the difference between sorrow and grief, and the necessity of conscious participation in our own soul’s journey. With insights drawn from depth psychology, mythology, and personal experience, this episode offers a deeply reflective exploration of how we can integrate these practices into our lives for personal and communal transformation.

00:00 Welcome and Introduction

02:38 The Power of Storytelling

16:46 The Role of Grief in Men's Work

26:42 Rituals and Conscious Participation

38:23 Navigating the Underworld

52:52 Embracing the Mystery of Death

53:33 The Role of Ego in Facing Mortality

54:39 Personal Tragedy and Transformation

56:19 Rediscovering Childhood Passions

57:28 Understanding and Honoring the Past

01:05:45 The Power of Storytelling

01:13:33 Navigating Life's Challenges

01:19:08 The Importance of Listening to Your Soul

01:30:28 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude

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In this episode, Amber and Kurt introduce the heart of iSōma—a community rooted in facilitation and leadership that nourishes the human spirit.

Joined by special guest Bela Crowder, they delve into the inward journey of healing, exploring how to turn toward pain, meet it with presence, and discover the transformative power of vulnerability and truth.

Bela shares intimate reflections from her path, offering insight into the deepening of intimacy with self and others. Together, they discuss the vital distinction between feeling and emotion, the courage it takes to feel truly, and the liberation that comes from living one's embodied truth. This conversation also opens the doorway to the upcoming iSōma year-long Practitioner Path—an immersive journey for those called to guide, support, and embody authentic leadership. Tune in for a powerful and heartfelt dialogue that invites you to reconnect with your most honest and soulful self.

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