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Just back from Mt. Shasta and beginning a new decade on planet Earth, I’m asking: What am I no longer willing to carry—and what might the Earth teach me about letting go?Through healing work and deep prayer, I’ve begun releasing deep-seated self-loathing. Inside the Mother Tree Community, we’re practicing self-compassion, making room for grief, and allowing ourselves to be held through this season of release.With that experience fresh in my heart, I’m returning to my conversation with author and sacred activist Cynthia Jurs, author of Summoned by the Earth.  Cynthia’s spiritual journey led her from studying with Eastern gurus to accepting Gaia as her teacher.Cynthia shares how listening to the Earth inspired a global practice of burying Earth Treasure Vases filled with prayers and offerings for healing and protection. We explore sacred activism rooted in deep listening and love, wisdom she received from Indigenous elders, and a near-death experience in Nepal that deepened her relationship with Gaia.As you listen, take a breath. Feel the Earth beneath you. What is ready to fall away in your own life?To listen more deeply, take my 5th Season Check-In—a chance to pause, breathe, and notice:What your body already knows about what’s draining you, What you’re ready to release, What your next chapter may be asking of you.https://www.dramandakemp.com/5-signs-you-need-the-fifth-season-checkinFor more information on Cynthia and her book Summoned by the Earth go to: https://gaiamandala.net/In the Mother Tree Community we are giving ourselves safe space to feel and accept grief.Fall-Winter is the earth's time to grieve, to let go of ancestral pain.  Join us!Get the free Mother Tree Community weekly newsletter:https://www.dramandakemp.com/newsletter-sign-upSupport the showMother tree Network Podcast--Where  Earth Wisdom Meets Racial Justice and Women's Leadership. Want to become your unlimited self and evolve the planet?Go here to get the Mother Tree podcast + Show Notes sent to your inboxhttps://www.dramandakemp.com/podcast 

What if you could hit the pause button and just rest?Have you ever been so bone-tired that you desperately wanted to stop—but somehow felt like you couldn't?You have too much to do. Too many people depending on you. Too many things to figure out. And even though you know you need a pause, you don't know how to give yourself one.That's where I am right now.In a couple of weeks, I'm heading back to Mt. Shasta, California—and kicking off a three-week sabbatical during my birthday month.Three years ago, I went to Mt. Shasta thinking I was going on a spiritual adventure. Instead, I got cracked open.What happened there became an initiation into a new way of knowing myself—one that asked me to release an identity, listen to my body, trust my voice, and reclaim parts of myself I'd been holding back.Now I'm returning to the mountain with a very different question:What becomes possible when we stop pushing long enough to listen?In this episode, you'll hear about:what happened when I stopped resisting and trusted my body's signalshow I discovered the power of my voice inside a dark pyramidwhat it meant to be fully seen in a room of strangerswhy an experience that initially felt strange became an experience of liberationwhat Mt. Shasta taught me about releasing an old identityNext Step:Do the Fifth Season Check-In:https://www.dramandakemp.com/5-signs-you-need-the-fifth-season-checkinIf you're exhausted from carrying everything and sensing that your old way of living isn't sustainable anymore, take the free Fifth Season Check-In. It will help you identify the signs that it's time to stop pushing and start listening to what your body already knows.Like this episode?  Give us some stars or share this episode with a friend.Support the showMother tree Network Podcast--Where  Earth Wisdom Meets Racial Justice and Women's Leadership. Want to become your unlimited self and evolve the planet?Go here to get the Mother Tree podcast + Show Notes sent to your inboxhttps://www.dramandakemp.com/podcast 

On this episode of the Mother Tree podcast host Aminata shares about what is the fifth season of late summer. Aminata also invites the audience to listen to a series of prompts that will help them to determine if they need to embrace the wisdom of the fifth season in their lives right now.  Click on the link below if you'd like to download the fifth season check-in it's a three minute process that will help you to identify the season of life that you're in.👉 DOWNLOAD HERESupport the showMother tree Network Podcast--Where  Earth Wisdom Meets Racial Justice and Women's Leadership. Want to become your unlimited self and evolve the planet?Go here to get the Mother Tree podcast + Show Notes sent to your inboxhttps://www.dramandakemp.com/podcast 

Note: Unlock Ancestor Power can be downloaded here.In this episode of the Mother Tree Network, Aminata speaks with Tyger Blair, a musical theatre artist, healer, and fellow Plant Walker, about his journey with indigenous wisdom and plant medicine. Tyger discusses his experiences at the MAPS Psychedelic Science Conference and his significant role in the film 'A Table of Our Own,' which highlights Black people's contributions to psychedelic work. He shares his background in the arts and how his rich, resonant voice became a powerful tool for healing and communication. Tyger goes in-depth about his training under Dr. Malidoma Somé in the Dagara tradition, his encounter with Mesoamerican traditions through Maria Sabina's lineage, and how he integrates these indigenous practices into his life in a modern, multicultural setting. Tyger also reveals a new facet of his ancestry involving Irish witches, blending African, Native, and European elements into a harmonious whole.Reach out to Tyger on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyblair/▶ Watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZqNyfeyl3gSupport the showMother tree Network Podcast--Where  Earth Wisdom Meets Racial Justice and Women's Leadership. Want to become your unlimited self and evolve the planet?Go here to get the Mother Tree podcast + Show Notes sent to your inboxhttps://www.dramandakemp.com/podcast 

In this profound conversation, Reverend Liz Walker, former Boston news anchor turned minister, shares her journey from journalism to ministry and the creation of "Can We Talk" - a revolutionary community healing program born from tragedy. After a church member was killed in gun violence, Rev. Walker and her community developed a peer-led grief support model that has now expanded to 20 sites across the country.Key Topics DiscussedRev. Walker's Personal StoryDesegregated West Side Junior High School in Little Rock, Arkansas (7th grade)Father died suddenly during second week of schoolDecades of unprocessed trauma and griefNow healing through the very program she helped createThe "Can We Talk" ProgramPeer-led, non-hierarchical space for sharing trauma and griefBased on principles of collective healing rather than individual therapyThe Civil Rights Movement ConnectionRev. Walker grew up during the Martin Luther King eraEmphasizes how the civil rights movement combined contemplation with activismTrauma and Healing Insights"Most trauma is public" - it's relational, not isolatedHealing must happen in community, not aloneUntended grief builds up rather than wanesConnect with Rev. Walker:Website: LizWalkerBooks.comCan We Talk Program: CanWeTalkNetwork.orgFacebook: Liz WalkerInstagram: @PastorLizPodcast: From the HeartSupport the showMother tree Network Podcast--Where  Earth Wisdom Meets Racial Justice and Women's Leadership. Want to become your unlimited self and evolve the planet?Go here to get the Mother Tree podcast + Show Notes sent to your inboxhttps://www.dramandakemp.com/podcast 

Get your Winter Portal Prep Guide: https://www.dramandakemp.com/offers/sLiySaqZ/checkoutJoin Aminata Desert Rose Plant Walker Fire Woman, for a magical journey into the winter solstice and new moon energy this December. Discover the excitement around Comet 3I Atlas's close approach to Earth and learn to love winter's unique gifts: the nurturing darkness, invigorating cold, and reflective sinking. Aminata brightens up the season with the ancient 'Deer Mother' myth, retold by Amy Kietzman with a musical touch from Michael Jamanis, Aminata's husband. Plus, get your hands on the Winter Portal Preparation Guide for cool practices and resources to receive Winter’s Gifts. Dive into this spirited episode and celebrate the season of introspection and transformation!00:00 Introduction to the Winter Solstice00:21 The Significance of Comet 3I Atlas00:56 Embracing the Energies of Winter02:08 The Gift of Cold03:50 The Element of Water in Winter05:02 Introducing the Dear Mother Story05:32 Winter Portal Preparation Guide06:01 Dear Mother: A Winter Solstice StoryYoutube:00:00 Introduction and Greetings00:13 Winter Solstice and Comet 3I Atlas00:56 Embracing Winter Energies: Darkness02:08 The Importance of Cold in Winter03:50 The Element of Water in Winter04:49 Honoring Winter's Constriction and Cold05:02 Introduction to the Dear Mother Story05:06 About the Dear Mother Storytellers05:32 Winter Portal Preparation Guide06:01 Conclusion and Story IntroductionSupport the showMother tree Network Podcast--Where  Earth Wisdom Meets Racial Justice and Women's Leadership. Want to become your unlimited self and evolve the planet?Go here to get the Mother Tree podcast + Show Notes sent to your inboxhttps://www.dramandakemp.com/podcast 

Meet Jennifer Folayan, a proud Cherokee, Pueblo, and Aztec artist, as she shares her inspiring journey and commitment to Indigenous rights. We discuss:1️⃣How to make land acknowledgements personal 2️⃣ How to help synchronicities aka miracles find you3️⃣How to accomplish a big scary goal.Jennifer also tells the Turtle Island origin story, a version of which is held by many Native groups in North America as an example of someone small fulfilling a huge task.On the board of the Baltimore American Indian Center, Jennifer discusses the significance of Indigenous People's Day and her successful work to make it a holiday in Baltimore.With lots of laughter, Jennifer reflects on her heritage, the importance of recognizing land, and the challenges of Native American erasure. Jennifer also opens up about her personal battles, including growing up in foster care and overcoming childhood abuse. You will be amazed by her stories of resilience, synchronicity, and a mission to honor Indigenous arts and stories globally. This heartfelt conversation navigates from local Baltimore initiatives to her role as an ambassador from Turtle Island to South Africa, amplifying Indigenous voices and promoting healing and connection.You can find out more about Jennifer Folayan by going to her youtube channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5qI7-wD8DgO6xQYXYbozQQ or following her on Facebook.In the Mother Tree Community we are giving ourselves safe space to feel and accept grief.-Winter is the earth's time to grieve, to let go of ancestral pain.  Join us!Get my free weekly newsletter:https://www.dramandakemp.com/newsletter-sign-upWe have lots of free resources on dramandkemp.com/FREE. Support the showMother tree Network Podcast--Where  Earth Wisdom Meets Racial Justice and Women's Leadership. Want to become your unlimited self and evolve the planet?Go here to get the Mother Tree podcast + Show Notes sent to your inboxhttps://www.dramandakemp.com/podcast 

Harnessing Equinox and Eclipse Energy for Self-EvolutionIn this episode, Aminata discusses how to use the energy of the Fall Equinox and eclipses for personal growth and releasing what no longer serves us.She explores themes of:acceptance, connection with ancestors, and the practice of letting go.The episode features an excerpt from a masterclass on the fall equinox, focusing on how the Super Moon and lunar eclipse can illuminate areas needing release to make space for compassion and self-love. Listeners are guided through journaling exercises and a meditation, aiming to stand in a vibration of love by the end of the session.Time Points:00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview00:09 Harnessing Equinox and Eclipse Energy01:14 Connecting with Ancestors01:42 The Power of Release During the Super Moon03:25 Self-Love and Compassion06:07 Eclipse as a Catalyst for Change07:03 Letting Go and Embracing New Beginnings09:17 Journaling Exercise: What You Love for Fall12:28 Working with the Moon for Release14:11 Closing Meditation and Final ThoughtsSupport the showMother tree Network Podcast--Where  Earth Wisdom Meets Racial Justice and Women's Leadership. Want to become your unlimited self and evolve the planet?Go here to get the Mother Tree podcast + Show Notes sent to your inboxhttps://www.dramandakemp.com/podcast 

Did you know there’s a fifth season? In Traditional Chinese Medicine, Late Summer is a short but powerful in-between time.In this episode, Aminata/Dr. Amanda Kemp shares how to use this season to replenish yourself, digest your experiences, and prepare for fall. You’ll learn:✨ Three images to guide you—the bowl, the bridge, and the Abundant Earth Mother ✨ Why this is a time for holding and receiving, not rushing or letting go ✨ How to prepare for the Fall Equinox season of releaseIf you’re someone who gives a lot and struggles to receive, this episode is a balm.🌟 Next Step: Join Amanda’s Fall Equinox Soul Journey (Sept 19–Dec 21) to release what no longer serves you and step into freedom. Learn more at dramandakemp.comSupport the showMother tree Network Podcast--Where  Earth Wisdom Meets Racial Justice and Women's Leadership. Want to become your unlimited self and evolve the planet?Go here to get the Mother Tree podcast + Show Notes sent to your inboxhttps://www.dramandakemp.com/podcast 

Thank you for a wonderful 4th season.Season 5 will begin in September.Support the showMother tree Network Podcast--Where  Earth Wisdom Meets Racial Justice and Women's Leadership. Want to become your unlimited self and evolve the planet?Go here to get the Mother Tree podcast + Show Notes sent to your inboxhttps://www.dramandakemp.com/podcast