In this soul-nourishing episode of Soul Sparks, host Pragya sits down with Tashia Martin—licensed social worker, spiritual guide, and author of New Leaf—to explore the five elements of healing: Earth, Water, Air, Fire, and Ether. Tashia shares deeply personal experiences of grief, spiritual awakenings, and how she turned to nature’s wisdom to navigate loss, burnout, and transformation. Together, they break down how simple rituals using water, breath, and intention can bring us back to presence and power. If you're seeking ways to reclaim your peace, align with your purpose, and heal spiritually without abandoning daily responsibilities, this episode offers grounded wisdom and actionable tools.
About the Guest :Tashia Martin is a licensed social worker, author of New Leaf, and spiritual guide with over 20 years of experience supporting people through life’s biggest transitions. Her work bridges modern psychology with ancestral wisdom, offering rituals and frameworks to help others navigate grief, burnout, and personal rebirth.
Key Takeaways :
The Five Elements as a Healing Compass: Earth (grounding), Water (emotional release), Air (thoughts and beliefs), Fire (action), and Ether (spiritual connection) offer a path to navigate grief, burnout, and life transitions.
Water as Medicine: From intentional handwashing to spiritual showers, water became Tasha’s most supportive element—helping her release trauma, calm her nervous system, and spiritually realign.
Modern Mysticism in Daily Life: Sacred rituals don’t require ceremony—they can be as simple as blessing your water, lighting a candle with intention, or speaking affirmations into your morning routine.
Grief and Ether: Ether symbolizes more than spirit—it’s the space of connection to ancestors, the unseen support that continues even after death. Tasha uses ancestral veneration as a tool to stay spiritually grounded.
Ritual Without Obligation: Healing doesn’t follow a schedule. Sacred practices should feel supportive, not like another task on your to-do list.
Leadership and Vulnerability: Tashia shares how she led with transparency during deep grief, showing that it’s possible to be responsible and still honor your emotional truth.
Sacred Living Is Everyday Living: It’s not about drastic change, but conscious choices in each moment—listening to your body, resting, and reconnecting with what our ancestors already knew.
Connect with Tashia Martin:
Linktree: restoring legacy
Email: connect@restoringlegacy.org
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/restoring_legacy/
LinkedIn: Tashia Martin
Book: New Leaf – available on Amazon
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