Psychotherapist: Can Cacao Really Help Us Co-Regulate? with Alexa Iya Soro | Sacred Counsel | S1 Ep13

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In this episode, Alexandra speaks with Alexa Iya Soro about the profound relationship between cacao, community, and healing. This conversation explores the intersection of plant medicine, psychology, spirituality, and self-discovery, offering insights into how cacao can be a tool for deep transformation.

Chapters

00:00 Creating Space for Connection 09:03 The Journey of Cacao 12:38 Exploring Sacred Council and Plant Medicine 17:41 Cacao as a Connector 26:55 The Role of Community in Healing 35:27 Understanding Co-Regulation and Connection 39:20 Co-Regulation and Presence 42:34 Finding Harmony in Relationships 46:10 Spiritual and Psychological Growth 52:12 The Role of Story in Identity 01:08:24 Sacred Counsel and Holistic Healing 01:13:45 Exploring the Plant and Fungal Kingdoms 01:16:33 Indigenous Wisdom and Global Awareness 01:19:31 Supporting Indigenous Communities 01:24:32 Gatekeeping Resources and Financial Dynamics 01:28:39 Connecting with Local Medicines 01:32:32 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Language 01:35:15 Curiosity and Connection in Spiritual Practices 01:41:06 The Power of Altar and Altering States 01:48:16 The Power of Cacao and Self-Discovery 01:52:59 Navigating Dependency and Addiction 01:56:50 The Importance of Fasting and Pausing 02:03:14 Embracing the Human Experience

Resources Mentioned:

Secret Drugs of Buddhism by Mike Crowley

Psychedelic Gospels by Jerry B. Brown & Julie M. Brown

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Perfect Love, Imperfect Relationships by John Welwood

Storytelling and the Art of Imagination by Nancy Mellon

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