101: Creating Connection and Transformation through Sacred Spaces and Medicine Ceremonies with Chelsea Carter

Today I sat down with Chelsea Carter (@thechelsearenee___),a talented medicine woman, breathwork facilitator, embodiment coach, and intuitive ceremonialist. She is dedicated to connecting humans with their highest selves, heart-centered community, and nature. Chelsea has a deep passion for plant medicine and has been working with various plant allies for over half her life. She holds sacred spaces and ceremonies, guiding others on their personal growth and spiritual development journeys.

In this episode we get into all about holding sacred spaces and ceremonies. Chelsea shares her journey of devoting herself to being of service to others and the importance of connecting with nature. She discusses the intentionality and listening required to create sacred spaces and the transformative power of medicine ceremonies. Chelsea also emphasizes the need for integration and the importance of honoring the call to work with plant medicine. She highlights the role of intention and integrity in holding these spaces and the significance of being an embodied leader.

In This Episode:

• 0:00:08 | Introduction to the podcast and guest, Chelsea 

• 0:01:02 | Chelsea's journey of being of service to others

• 0:06:51 | Transitioning from helping others for free to being a coach

• 0:09:02 | Holding sacred spaces and creating a sense of connection

• 0:13:03 | The intentionality and integrity in holding sacred spaces

• 0:15:14 | Explaining what medicine ceremonies are and their benefits

• 0:20:42 | The importance of timing and integration in working with psychedelics

• 0:26:33 | Trusting oneself and making decisions in integrity

• 0:30:56 | The importance of intention and clarity in working with plant medicine

• 0:36:39 | The significance of ancestral connections to plant medicine

• 0:47:04 | The need for both clinical and sacred facilitation spaces

• 0:55:29 | Being an embodied leader and walking the talk

• 1:00:10 | Chelsea's journey of conscious conception and pregnancy

Key Takeaways:

• Holding a sacred space means creating a space where individuals can leave their masks behind and fully be themselves.

• The intentionality of a sacred space comes from listening to the wisdom of the land, ancestors, spirit guides, and source.

• The call to work with plant medicine should be deeply felt and not influenced by external factors or peer pressure.

• Integration is a crucial part of the plant medicine journey, and it can look different for each individual.

• Being an embodied leader means being true to oneself, walking the talk, and leading by example.

  
  

Thank you so much for being here!

So excited for you to dive into this week's episode.

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