Lara Veleda Vesta's guest appearances

Lara Veleda Vesta

Gifts of the Wyrd

The Creative Ritual Podcast

Medicine Stories

Embodiment Matters Podcast

Belonging: Conversations about rites of passage, meaningful community, and seasonal living

Magic Monday

Mystic Moon Cafe

The Becoming Podcast

The Wild and Wise 

Moon to Moon

Mother Praxis

Pagan's Witchy Corner

Heathen's Journey Podcast

Shauna Janz

Sharon Blackie

Rachael Maddox

Ariella Daly

Jessie Harrold

Samantha Zipporah

Sarah Faith Gottesdiener

Luis Mojica

Rebekah Erev

Becca Piastrelli

Adrienne Sloan

Charles Eisenstein

Lex Ritchie

Darla Antoine

Janelle Hardy

OwlTail

Hey friends, I'm so glad to be back here reconnecting with you via podcast magic. This episode features the wonderful Lara Veleda Vesta, who was also a guest on episode #81. There is so much about Lara I appreciate - her wisdom around chronic illness and disability, her incredible story telling skills, her kindness and generosity and her willingness to be in awe of life.  Here is some of what we talked about:    Building spiritual sovereignty, community and self-trust  Relating to myths and archetypes through difficult times  Expanding what ancestral practice can be  Adapting our practices to changing needs and abilities    Lara Veleda Vesta, MFA, is an artist, author, storyteller and educator transforming chronic illness into a path of healing and reclaiming. She is the author and illustrator of The Moon Divas Guidebook, The Moon Divas Oracle and the newly released Wild Soul Runes: Reawakening the Ancestral Feminine. Her research interests include ancestral connection, mythtelling and disability as initiation, and she is currently creating a mythic book on death transitions.  Her path of folk magic, ancestor lore and ritual practice is shared through classes at the Wild Soul School and with her patron community: https://www.laravesta.co/   //If you enjoy listening and would like some support for your practice please consider joining my Patreon. In the Practice // Space community you’ll get access to recorded workshops, ritual guides, journaling prompts and movement &amp; creative practices to explore in your own time. I also host monthly intention setting sessions and quiet co-creating sessions on Zoom around each new moon. Join here: https://www.yarrowmagdalena.com/practice/ Thank you!//

Hey friends, I'm so glad to be back here reconnecting with you via podcast magic. This episode features the wonderful Lara Veleda Vesta, who was also a guest on episode #81. There is so much about Lara I appreciate - her wisdom around chronic illness and disability, her incredible story telling skills, her kindness and generosity and her willingness to be in awe of life.  Here is some of what we talked about:   <ul> <li>Building spiritual sovereignty, community and self-trust </li> <li>Relating to myths and archetypes through difficult times </li> <li>Expanding what ancestral practice can be </li> <li>Adapting our practices to changing needs and abilities  </li> </ul> Lara Veleda Vesta, MFA, is an artist, author, storyteller and educator transforming chronic illness into a path of healing and reclaiming. She is the author and illustrator of The Moon Divas Guidebook, The Moon Divas Oracle and the newly released Wild Soul Runes: Reawakening the Ancestral Feminine. Her research interests include ancestral connection, mythtelling and disability as initiation, and she is currently creating a mythic book on death transitions.  Her path of folk magic, ancestor lore and ritual practice is shared through classes at the Wild Soul School and with her patron community: <a href="https://www.laravesta.co/ " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.laravesta.co/ </a> //If you enjoy listening and would like some support for your practice please consider joining my Patreon. In the Practice // Space community you’ll get access to recorded workshops, ritual guides, journaling prompts and movement &amp; creative practices to explore in your own time. I also host monthly intention setting sessions and quiet co-creating sessions on Zoom around each new moon. Join here:<a href="https://www.yarrowmagdalena.com/practice/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.yarrowmagdalena.com/practice/</a> Thank you!//

#146 Navigating the underworld of chronic illness using myth & magic with Lara Veleda Vesta

In this episode, I sit down with Lara Vesta, author of Wild Soul Runes, for a beautiful discussion of the animism of Runes, Runic study, and to talk all about her book. Join us for this beautiful conversation! Music is from Epidemic Sound. Books mentioned in the episode: *Some links below are affiliated links and help me continue to keep producing content. Wild Soul Runes by Lara Veleda Vesta: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3EnPCuJ More on Lara: My name is Lara Vesta and I am an artist, writer, and educator living in Oregon. My explorations include community rituals and rites of passage, folklore, ancestral mythology, and creativity practice.  The joy of my work is sharing research and resources with others on the path, and in 2017 I created The Wild Soul School, a home for circles and classes self-study and live. The Wild Soul School is community-supported, made possible by the web weaving of patrons who help me create inquiry-based, nonlinear, empowering education. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/laraveledavesta Thank you to my subscribers! Want to support the growth of Pagan's Witchy Corner? Become a Subscriber! Subscribers get access to bonus episodes only for them! Subscribe today at one of the links below! https://anchor.fm/paganswitchycorner/ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pagan Join us in Guilded for the Witchy Wednesdays and Saturday Seances and all the other fun events!! https://www.guilded.gg/rpn If you would prefer to listen to it in video format, you can listen to it here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqzU2hMxfT3CS_rSWWrmEEw For more interviews, reviews, meditations, and podcast episodes: https://www.revelatornetwork.com If you would like to purchase my art, a divination reading, reiki session, or visit my occult shop: https://www.walkthehedge.com Follow me on social media: https://linktr.ee/paganwolf13--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paganswitchycorner/support

In this episode, I sit down with Lara Vesta, author of Wild Soul Runes, for a beautiful discussion of the animism of Runes, Runic study, and to talk all about her book. Join us for this beautiful conversation! Music is from Epidemic Sound. Books mentioned in the episode: *Some links below are affiliated links and help me continue to keep producing content. Wild Soul Runes by Lara Veleda Vesta: Amazon: <a href="https://amzn.to/3EnPCuJ?utm_campaign=Welcome%20to%20Pagan%27s%20Corner&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=Revue%20newsletter" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/3EnPCuJ</a> More on Lara: My name is Lara Vesta and I am an artist, writer, and educator living in Oregon. My explorations include community rituals and rites of passage, folklore, ancestral mythology, and creativity practice.  The joy of my work is sharing research and resources with others on the path, and in 2017 I created <a href="https://wildsoulschool.teachable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Wild Soul School</a>, a home for circles and classes self-study and live. The Wild Soul School is community-supported, made possible by the web weaving of patrons who help me create inquiry-based, nonlinear, empowering education. Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/laraveledavesta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/laraveledavesta</a> Thank you to my subscribers! Want to support the growth of Pagan's Witchy Corner? Become a Subscriber! Subscribers get access to bonus episodes only for them! Subscribe today at one of the links below! <a href="https://anchor.fm/paganswitchycorner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/paganswitchycorner/</a> <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pagan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pagan</a> Join us in Guilded for the Witchy Wednesdays and Saturday Seances and all the other fun events!! <a href="https://www.guilded.gg/rpn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.guilded.gg/rpn</a> If you would prefer to listen to it in video format, you can listen to it here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqzU2hMxfT3CS_rSWWrmEEw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqzU2hMxfT3CS_rSWWrmEEw</a> For more interviews, reviews, meditations, and podcast episodes: <a href="https://www.revelatornetwork.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.revelatornetwork.com</a> If you would like to purchase my art, a divination reading, reiki session, or visit my occult shop: <a href="https://www.walkthehedge.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.walkthehedge.com</a> Follow me on social media: <a href="https://linktr.ee/paganwolf13" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/paganwolf13</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paganswitchycorner/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paganswitchycorner/support</a>

Connecting to the Runes & The Divine Feminine | Interview with Lara Veleda Vesta

Wild Soul Runes author Lara Veleda Vesta joins me to talk about a favorite subject - RUNES.  It's been a while since we had a rune discussion and this is a treat.   Lara's book encourages us to engage with the runes as entities, through ancestral work, and to listen when they get "bossy."    Wild Soul Runes by Lara Veleda Vesta, published by Weiser Books. available from Weiser, online retailers, and local bookstores.         Find Lara online: Wild Soul School , Patreon, and Instagram: @veledavesta     Follow on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Twitter: @WyrdGifts1  Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com John's Facebook author page @JohnHijatt Please leave feedback on iTunes and other podcast providers. This helps the podcast to be found easier.   Music:  Royalty free music from https://www.fesliyanstudios.com (Intro: Silly Bank Heist. outgoing: Fist Bump) Please do not add this audio content to the YouTube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by FesliyanStudios. Logo Created by Xan.  Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the Vanic Conspiracy (Ember was interviewed on episode 7). Studio recordings by Zencastr and Audacity.

Wild Soul Runes author Lara Veleda Vesta joins me to talk about a favorite subject - RUNES.  It's been a while since we had a rune discussion and this is a treat.   Lara's book encourages us to engage with the runes as entities, through ancestral work, and to listen when they get "bossy."  Wild Soul Runes by Lara Veleda Vesta, published by <a href="https://redwheelweiser.com/detail.html?id=9781578637393" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Weiser Books</a>. available from Weiser, online retailers, and local bookstores.  Find Lara online: <a href="https://www.laravesta.co/wild-soul-school" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Soul School</a><a href="https://www.patreon.com/laraveledavesta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> , Patreon</a>, and Instagram: @veledavesta Follow on Instagram: @wyrdgifts1 Twitter: @WyrdGifts1  Facebook: @GiftsoftheWyrd Email: giftsofthwyrd@gmail.com John's Facebook author page @JohnHijatt Please leave feedback on iTunes and other podcast providers. This helps the podcast to be found easier. Music:  Royalty free music from <a href="https://www.fesliyanstudios.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.fesliyanstudios.com</a> (Intro: Silly Bank Heist. outgoing: Fist Bump) Please do not add this audio content to the YouTube Content ID System. I have used background music which is owned by FesliyanStudios. Logo Created by Xan.  Logo based on the Vanic boar created by Vanatru Priestess Ember of the <a href="https://embervoices.wordpress.com/about-the-vanic-conspiracy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Vanic Conspiracy</a> (Ember was interviewed on episode 7). Studio recordings by <a href="https://zencastr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Zencastr</a> and Audacity.

54 Gifts of the Wyrd: Wild Soul Runes with Lara Veleda Vesta

Co-hosts Natasha Levinger &amp; Tess Whitehurst are happy to welcome Lara Veleda Vesta, author of Wild Soul Runes: Reawakening the Ancestral Feminine (among other books!).  They talk about the why of ancestral healing, not resonating with the dominant culture of your childhood, learning how to live with the earth and other humans, how to deal with ancestors you had a problematic relationship with, reincarnation and repetition in your lineage, Wyrd and Norn work, automatic writing and more! In the usual weekly segments, Natasha &amp; Tess cover the perception of time, deeper clarity after growth cycles, loving meanness, reaching out for support when you need it, learning to love yourself when you're imperfect (spoiler alert: that's all the time), loving people where they are, how Natasha &amp; Tess got started in their work, how many crystals Natasha is grabbing during the show, letting go of responsibility that isn't yours, and (if you can believe it) even more! And... Natasha's Inner Child Healing Class is coming up again in August.  Learn more or get on the wait list here! Tess's new book, The Self-Love Superpower, is available to pre-order!  Get more info on tesswhitehurst.com Natasha has a page on Insight Timer.  You can listen to a free chakra clearing meditation, with more meditations coming soon.  Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts!  Thanks to those who already have! It really helps spread the word about Magic Monday We have a hotline, y'all!  Leave us a question on our voicemail at (828) 333-7181 and we'll answer it on air. You can sign up for the Magic Monday newsletter if you want a little extra magic (and Tess &amp; Natasha) in your inbox once a month.  Check out the Magic Monday Podcast Listeners facebook page for an active community of fellow travelers on the magic path. Goddess Provisions boxes are a great way to treat yourself.  If you choose to buy one, use this link to support the show!

Co-hosts <a href="https://www.highestlighthealing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Natasha Levinger</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.tesswhitehurst.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tess Whitehurst</a> are happy to welcome <a href="https://www.laravesta.co/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Lara Veleda Vesta</a>, author of <a href="https://www.laravesta.co/wildsoulrunes" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wild Soul Runes: Reawakening the Ancestral Feminine</a> (among other books!).  They talk about the why of ancestral healing, not resonating with the dominant culture of your childhood, learning how to live with the earth and other humans, how to deal with ancestors you had a problematic relationship with, reincarnation and repetition in your lineage, Wyrd and Norn work, automatic writing and more! In the usual weekly segments, <a href="https://www.highestlighthealing.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Natasha</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.tesswhitehurst.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tess</a> cover the perception of time, deeper clarity after growth cycles, loving meanness, reaching out for support when you need it, learning to love yourself when you're imperfect (spoiler alert: that's all the time), loving people where they are, how Natasha &amp; Tess got started in their work, how many crystals Natasha is grabbing during the show, letting go of responsibility that isn't yours, and (if you can believe it) even more! And... <ul><li>Natasha's <a href="https://www.highestlighthealing.com/inner-child-healing-class" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inner Child Healing Class</a> is coming up again in August.  <a href="https://www.highestlighthealing.com/inner-child-healing-class" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn more or get on the wait list here</a>!</li> <li>Tess's new book, <a href="https://tesswhitehurst.com/book/the-self-love-superpower/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Self-Love Superpower</a>, is available to pre-order!  Get more info on <a href="https://tesswhitehurst.com/book/the-self-love-superpower/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tesswhitehurst.com</a></li> <li><a href="https://insighttimer.com/natashalevinger" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Natasha has a page on Insight Timer</a>.  You can listen to a free chakra clearing meditation, with more meditations coming soon. </li> <li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/magic-monday/id1461709440" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Please rate and review us on Apple Podcasts</a>!  Thanks to those who already have! It really helps spread the word about Magic Monday</li> <li>We have a hotline, y'all!  Leave us a question on our voicemail at <a href="tel:8283337181" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">(828) 333-7181</a> and we'll answer it on air.</li> <li>You can <a href="https://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/manage/optin?v=001_8_suNgqQhHA-f6BdZW2i9SlcDo7RKlcMa2ZXTq6xsZOWULzuP3_FTAiib-ph1HbtlC8_iNRs3qbrvfTV19qO3jwUS1MvrxXrWKbYp5k1q3-_285Lzkz0wvJKVEofIexGOIxSen58KLCywxXGOKYGmX4JhQJFsb_bx5e0NBG93_BBXVquwAjRA%3D%3D" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">sign up for the Magic Monday newsletter</a> if you want a little extra magic (and Tess &amp; Natasha) in your inbox once a month. </li> <li>Check out the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/MagicMondayPodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Magic Monday Podcast Listeners</a> facebook page for an active community of fellow travelers on the magic path.</li> <li><a href="http://gpreferral.refr.cc/tesswhitehurst" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Goddess Provisions boxes</a> are a great way to treat yourself.  If you choose to buy one, <a href="http://gpreferral.refr.cc/tesswhitehurst" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">use this link to support the show</a>!</li></ul>

Episode 113 - Special Guest: Lara Veleda Vesta on Ancestral Healing

Lara Veleda Vesta shares her mothering journey and how it led her to take her place as ancestor,  mending and tending her motherline. Detailing ancestral connection and tending practices, Lara shares how her motherline has been a daily and embodied source of support and wisdom throughout her decades of the challenging and rewarding maternal practice. We also discuss how mothering rooted in ancestral connection can be a revolutionary act by helping you authorize your own empowering style of mothering through dialogue with your inner guidance. I hope you'll join our conversation and share your reflections with others on IG @motherpraxis. Lara Veleda Vesta, MFA, is an artist, author, storyteller and educator transforming chronic illness into a path of healing and reclaiming.   She is the author of The Moon Divas Guidebook, and The Moon Divas Oracle, illustrator of The Moon Divas Oracle Cards and the forthcoming Wild Soul Runes: Reawakening the Ancestral Feminine. Her research interests currently include ancestral connection, mythtelling and disability as initiation, and she is currently working on an illustrated guide to death transitions. She shares her path of myth, folk magic, ancestor lore and ritual practice with her Patreon community and through by donation classes at the Wild Soul School.Connect with Lara:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veledavesta/Wild Soul School: https://wildsoulschool.teachable.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/laraveledavesta

Lara Veleda Vesta shares her mothering journey and how it led her to take her place as ancestor,  mending and tending her motherline. Detailing ancestral connection and tending practices, Lara shares how her motherline has been a daily and embodied source of support and wisdom throughout her decades of the challenging and rewarding maternal practice. We also discuss how mothering rooted in ancestral connection can be a revolutionary act by helping you authorize your own empowering style of mothering through dialogue with your inner guidance.  I hope you'll join our conversation and share your reflections with others on IG @motherpraxis.  Lara Veleda Vesta, MFA, is an artist, author, storyteller and educator transforming chronic illness into a path of healing and reclaiming.   She is the author of The Moon Divas Guidebook, and The Moon Divas Oracle, illustrator of The Moon Divas Oracle Cards and the forthcoming Wild Soul Runes: Reawakening the Ancestral Feminine. Her research interests currently include ancestral connection, mythtelling and disability as initiation, and she is currently working on an illustrated guide to death transitions. She shares her path of myth, folk magic, ancestor lore and ritual practice with her Patreon community and through by donation classes at the Wild Soul School. Connect with Lara: Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/veledavesta/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/veledavesta/</a> Wild Soul School: <a href="https://wildsoulschool.teachable.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://wildsoulschool.teachable.com/</a> Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/laraveledavesta" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.patreon.com/laraveledavesta</a>

Mending and Tending the Ancestral Motherline with Lara Veleda Vesta

Join us for an exciting show with Lara Veleda Vesta, Author of Wild Soul Runes - Reawakening The Divine Feminine, and so much more!

Wild Soul Runes with Author Lara Veleda Vesta

Lara Veleda Vesta, MFA, is an artist, author, storyteller and educator transforming chronic illness into a path of healing and reclaiming.   She is the  illustrator of The Moon Divas Oracle Cards, author of The Moon Divas Guidebook, and the newly released Wild Soul Runes: Reawakening the Ancestral Feminine. Her research interests include ancestral connection, mythtelling and disability as initiation, and she is currently creating an illustrated guide to death transitions. Her path of myth, folk magic, ancestor lore and ritual practice is shared through classes at the Wild Soul School. Check out the giveaway of Wild Soul Runes over on Instagram!  Newsletter for Apothecary Updates Patreon.com/northernlightswitch Sign up for Radical Runes Affiliate Link for Needfire Wellness (use code heathenjourneypodden for 10% off)--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support

Lara Veleda Vesta, MFA, is an artist, author, storyteller and educator transforming chronic illness into a path of healing and reclaiming.   She is the  illustrator of The Moon Divas Oracle Cards, author of The Moon Divas Guidebook, and the newly released Wild Soul Runes: Reawakening the Ancestral Feminine. Her research interests include ancestral connection, mythtelling and disability as initiation, and she is currently creating an illustrated guide to death transitions. Her path of myth, folk magic, ancestor lore and ritual practice is shared through classes at the Wild Soul School. Check out the giveaway of Wild Soul Runes over on Instagram!  <a href="https://motivated-painter-7114.ck.page/8b3528173f" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Newsletter for Apothecary Updates</a> <a href="//patreon.com/northernlightswitch" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Patreon.com/northernlightswitch</a> <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/radical-runes-tickets-155636724633" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sign up for Radical Runes</a> <a href="https://www.needfirewellness.com/?AffCode=CAF8328C93" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Affiliate Link for Needfire Wellness (use code heathenjourneypodden for 10% off)</a>--- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/heathens-journey/support</a>

Episode 20: Wild Soul Runes with Lara Veleda Vesta

ep. #31  This conversation and episode is truly one of Mallika's favorite of all time. Lara Veleda Vesta is an author and illistrator, exploring  dís-ability, rites of passage, ancestral mythology, folklore and the sacred creative.  She lives with Myalgic Encephalomeylitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, a disease caused by viruses and inflammation with an infectious trigger.  Prior to her illness, Lara was a university professor teaching classes in English and writing and a PhD student in Philosophy and Religion. Lara's deep work and knowledge of integrating difficult initiatory experiences, expanded by her use of ritual, research and linguistics, help her blend a beautiful weaving of return to old ways, old knowing and the deep peace that is available to us all. Explored in this episode:  Why narrative is so important to healing Stages of initiation and rite of passage Finding the joy available in healing Reorienting our job/to-dos to come from spirit and ancestors Sacred life is available to any one of us Collective rite of passage this past year Redefining our values and letting things go How do we know when we are on a "return" Ritualizing every aspect of the passage Grief is part of the return and integration of the passage Silence is integral for sacred work The potency of being together in a ceremonial frame Illness and disability were hallmarks of initiation in historic stories The opportunity and communication that comes through as symptoms of illness How to stay out of resistance to pain and other difficult symptoms The power and potential of the millions of people who are ill or living with disability What is your super power?Quotes from Lara:"We need each other's stories so we can know what's survivable.""What I have found useful is ritualizing every aspect of the process."Mallika's InstagramMallika's Website Ashley’s InstagramAshley's Website Support the show

ep. #31   This conversation and episode is truly one of Mallika's favorite of all time. Lara Veleda Vesta is an author and illistrator, exploring  dís-ability, rites of passage, ancestral mythology, folklore and the sacred creative.  She lives with Myalgic Encephalomeylitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, a disease caused by viruses and inflammation with an infectious trigger.  Prior to her illness, Lara was a university professor teaching classes in English and writing and a PhD student in Philosophy and Religion.  Lara's deep work and knowledge of integrating difficult initiatory experiences, expanded by her use of ritual, research and linguistics, help her blend a beautiful weaving of return to old ways, old knowing and the deep peace that is available to us all.  Explored in this episode:  <ul><li>Why narrative is so important to healing </li><li>Stages of initiation and rite of passage </li><li>Finding the joy available in healing </li><li>Reorienting our job/to-dos to come from spirit and ancestors </li><li>Sacred life is available to any one of us </li><li>Collective rite of passage this past year </li><li>Redefining our values and letting things go </li><li>How do we know when we are on a "return" </li><li>Ritualizing every aspect of the passage </li><li>Grief is part of the return and integration of the passage </li><li>Silence is integral for sacred work </li><li>The potency of being together in a ceremonial frame </li><li>Illness and disability were hallmarks of initiation in historic stories </li><li>The opportunity and communication that comes through as symptoms of illness </li><li>How to stay out of resistance to pain and other difficult symptoms </li><li>The power and potential of the millions of people who are ill or living with disability </li><li>What is your super power?</li><li> </li></ul>Quotes from Lara: "We need each other's stories so we can know what's survivable." "What I have found useful is ritualizing every aspect of the process." Mallika's <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewildandwise/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Mallika's <a href="https://www.thewildandwise.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a> Ashley’s <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thewatersdaughter/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a> Ashley's <a href="https://www.elevating.family/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Website  </a> <a href="https://www.thewildandwise.com/donate" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Illness as a Rite of Passage with Lara Veleda Vesta

I've been working with a theme of healing and illness as a rite of passage in my writings and offerings this month.  I could not think of anyone I wanted to speak to more on that topic than Lara Veleda Vesta. Lara has an MFA, is an artist, author, storyteller and educator transforming chronic illness into a path of healing and reclaiming.   She is the author of The Moon Divas Guidebook, and The Moon Divas Oracle, illustrator of The Moon Divas Oracle Cards and the newly released Wild Soul Runes: Reawakening the Ancestral Feminine. Her research interests include ancestral connection, mythtelling and disability as initiation, and she is currently creating an illustrated guide to death transitions. Her path of myth, folk magic, ancestor lore and ritual practice is shared through classes at the Wild Soul School.   This is an incredibly rich conversation that I know you will love:  Lara shares her experience of chronic illness and how thinking of this experience as a rite of passage and an initiation supported her.  We talk about the fundamental optimismthat a rites of passage lens allows us:  that fallow times are okay, that grieving is okay, and that you will emerge from this time with some kind of lesson or gift.  Lara talks in-depth about four things that have supported her during the radical transformations she's traversed in her life:  myth, earth connection, ritual and her connection to her ancestors.  She shares her "non-negotiable" daily ritual that keeps her grounded and attuned to her inner knowing.  Finally, we talk about divination and the cultivation of intuition and meaning-making.   There are SO many pearls of wisdom, reassurances and big ideas in this podcast.  You'll definitely want to grab a pen and notebook for this one!  Enjoy!

I've been working with a theme of healing and illness as a rite of passage in my writings and offerings this month.  I could not think of anyone I wanted to speak to more on that topic than Lara Veleda Vesta. Lara has an MFA, is an artist, author, storyteller and educator transforming chronic illness into a path of healing and reclaiming.   She is the author of The Moon Divas Guidebook, and The Moon Divas Oracle, illustrator of The Moon Divas Oracle Cards and the newly released Wild Soul Runes: Reawakening the Ancestral Feminine. Her research interests include ancestral connection, mythtelling and disability as initiation, and she is currently creating an illustrated guide to death transitions. Her path of myth, folk magic, ancestor lore and ritual practice is shared through classes at the Wild Soul School.   This is an incredibly rich conversation that I know you will love:  Lara shares her experience of chronic illness and how thinking of this experience as a rite of passage and an initiation supported her.  We talk about the fundamental optimismthat a rites of passage lens allows us:  that fallow times are okay, that grieving is okay, and that you will emerge from this time with some kind of lesson or gift.  Lara talks in-depth about four things that have supported her during the radical transformations she's traversed in her life:  myth, earth connection, ritual and her connection to her ancestors.  She shares her "non-negotiable" daily ritual that keeps her grounded and attuned to her inner knowing.  Finally, we talk about divination and the cultivation of intuition and meaning-making.   There are SO many pearls of wisdom, reassurances and big ideas in this podcast.  You'll definitely want to grab a pen and notebook for this one!  Enjoy!

The Becoming Podcast | Season 3; Episode 5 | Lara Veleda Vesta on illness as initiation and earth connection, myth + ritual as support for transformative times

Lara Veleda Vesta is back on the Belonging podcast, continuing the threads of our conversation from a couple years ago and introduce her new book, Wild Soul Runes: Reawakening the Ancestral Feminine.Lara is an artist, author, storyteller, and educator transforming chronic illness into a path of healing and reclaiming. Her research interests include ancestral connection and disability as initiation. She shares her journey with mythtelling, folk magic, ancestor lore, and ritual practice with her Patreon community and through classes at the Wild Soul School.Together in this episode, we talk about Lara's process with writing and illustrating her new book and getting the book deal, what are the runes and where did they come from, being in relationship with ancestral tools, how to work with Lara's book Wild Soul Runes,the journey to spiritual sovereignty, and finding spirituality amidst chronic illness and disability.Find show notes for this episode here: https://beccapiastrelli.com/wild-soul-runes/My book Root &amp; Ritual: Timeless Ways to Connect to Land, Lineage, Community, and the Self is now available wherever books are sold! My intention with this book is for it to be your guide to reconnecting with the earth, your ancestors, and your communities as you come home to your whole self. Despite our best efforts, our modern world leaves so many of us feeling isolated, unworthy, and alone. We’re unrooted from the land, untethered from our lineages, disconnected from our communities, and separated from our deepest sense of self. Root &amp; Ritual is meant to be a pathway back to connection and wholeness through rituals, recipes, and ancestral wisdom. Find more information at: http://rootandritualbook.com/Follow Lara on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veledavesta/Follow Becca on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beccapiastrelli/

Lara Veleda Vesta is back on the Belonging podcast, continuing the threads of our conversation from a couple years ago and introduce her new book, Wild Soul Runes: Reawakening the Ancestral Feminine.Lara is an artist, author, storyteller, and educator transforming chronic illness into a path of healing and reclaiming. Her research interests include ancestral connection and disability as initiation. She shares her journey with mythtelling, folk magic, ancestor lore, and ritual practice with her Patreon community and through classes at the Wild Soul School.Together in this episode, we talk about Lara's process with writing and illustrating her new book and getting the book deal, what are the runes and where did they come from, being in relationship with ancestral tools, how to work with Lara's book Wild Soul Runes,the journey to spiritual sovereignty, and finding spirituality amidst chronic illness and disability.Find show notes for this episode here: <a href="https://beccapiastrelli.com/wild-soul-runes/My" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://beccapiastrelli.com/wild-soul-runes/My</a> book Root &amp; Ritual: Timeless Ways to Connect to Land, Lineage, Community, and the Self is now available wherever books are sold! My intention with this book is for it to be your guide to reconnecting with the earth, your ancestors, and your communities as you come home to your whole self. Despite our best efforts, our modern world leaves so many of us feeling isolated, unworthy, and alone. We’re unrooted from the land, untethered from our lineages, disconnected from our communities, and separated from our deepest sense of self. Root &amp; Ritual is meant to be a pathway back to connection and wholeness through rituals, recipes, and ancestral wisdom. Find more information at: <a href="http://rootandritualbook.com/Follow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://rootandritualbook.com/Follow</a> Lara on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/veledavesta/Follow" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/veledavesta/Follow</a> Becca on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/beccapiastrelli/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/beccapiastrelli/</a>