Best Brenda Flores Podcasts (2024)

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Undocumented Warrior, Transformational Coaching, & Energy Healing with Maydelli A. Mendoza. 43:05

4M ago43:05

43:05

This new episode of the podcast is with Maydelli Alitzel Mendoza de Escobar. Maydelli is an undocumented warrior-turned-conscious entrepreneur, transformational life coach, mental health advocate, and speaker. She began her spiritual journey 18 years ago, searching for inner healing. In our conversation, Maydelli shares her life story, her wisdom f…

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Sexual Violence, Building Community, & Helping Others Heal with Brenda Martinez 41:02

4M ago41:02

41:02

Trigger Warning: Sexual violence is discussed in this episode. This episode is with Brenda Martinez; she shares her story of surviving sexual violence, how she came to own and feel empowered by her story to help other women. Brenda founded Seek & Shine, an organization created to provide resources for women for individual and collective transformat…

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Internal Family Systems (IFS), The Porous Mind, & Spirit Possessions with Robert Falconer 43:15

5M ago43:15

43:15

Trigger Warning: Sexual Abuse is discussed in this episode. This new podcast episode is with Robert Falconer, an Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapist, teacher, and writer. He has worked with trauma survivors for a significant part of his career. His primary focus now is working with unattached burdens (UB), which is a term used in IFS therapy to…

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#85. On Nutrition, Spirituality, Books, EMDR, Rest and Restore with Carolina Quiroz, LCSW 1:04:37

7M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

This new episode is with mental health therapist Carolina Quiroz, LCSW. Carolina shares her journey of healing from an eating disorder that she developed during her adolescence. Carolina also shares tips and strategies that help rest and restore. We also discussed spirituality and the role of spirit entities in the therapy room. We talked about boo…

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#84. On Grief, Loss, & Surrender: Solo Episode 22:18

7M ago22:18

22:18

***Trigger warning: In this episode I share about pregnancy loss. This is my most vulnerable episode. The goal is to open up about my experience and my journey in navigating a very challenging 2023. I share what has helped me cope and process difficult times. I also read a brief excerpt by Buddhist philosopher Thích Nhất Hạnh from his book "No Deat…

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#83. Healing Through Creativity, Spirituality, & The Ancestors with Sofia Mendoza, LCSW 55:44

11M ago55:44

55:44

This new episode is with mental health therapist Sofia Mendoza, LCSW. Sofia shares her creative journey as a writer and author of over 30 publications. Sofia also shares about connecting with her ancestral roots by honoring the memory of her maternal grandmother through beautiful family stories. Sofia shares how she connected with her spirituality …

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#82. Ancestral Healing & Remembrance of our Grandmothers’ Medicine with Dr. Alejandra Acuña (REPLAY) 1:07:05

12M ago1:07:05

1:07:05

This episode is with Dr. Alejandra Acuña, PhD, LCSW. Dr. Acuña shared the importance of reconnecting with our ancestral roots as an integral part of our healing. We also talked about having an intentional connection with our ancestors and bringing them forth daily as a source of personal empowerment. Dr. Acuña so candidly shared her story and heali…

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#81. The Healing Power Of Tracing Your Lineage with Irisneri Alicea Flores 42:17

1y ago42:17

42:17

What is the meaning genealogy? How can I trace my genealogy and discover my family heritage? Why is genealogy helpful on your healing path? What are the essential steps to conduct effective genealogical research? What can genealogy tell you? How does genealogical research get started? Where can I find reliable and relevant genealogical records, esp…

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#80. What is Chicana/o/x Psychology? With Dr. Manuel & Jessica Zamarripa 56:54

1y ago56:54

56:54

What is Chicana/o/x Psychology? What is Chicanismo? What does it mean to reindigenize? What are the mental health needs of Chicanos in the US? What is decolonial psychology? This episode is with Dr. Manuel & Jessica Zamarripa, co-directors and co-founders of the Institute of Chicana/o/x Psychology. Their organization centers on community and profes…

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#79. What Are The Healing Benefits of Hiking & Journaling? With Cindy Rodriguez 51:11

1y ago51:11

51:11

What are the spiritual and emotional benefits of walking in nature? Why is hiking good for the soul? How is hiking healing for the mind and body? What are the healing benefits of journaling? How can you reclaim yourself through hiking? Why is journaling so powerful? For this episode, I had the opportunity to sit with Cindy Y. Rodriguez, founder and…

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#78. Healing, Spirituality, & Mental Health With Maria Lemus Maldonado, MSW 1:12:34

1y ago1:12:34

1:12:34

I have the opportunity to sit with my friend and colleague Maria Maria Lemus Maldonado, MSW. This is not a formal interview; we call it a "comadres session." It is a fun and lighthearted platica (talk) about topics we are passionate about, such as emotional & energy healing, curanderismo, spirituality, mental health, and more. If you like what you …

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#77. What is Curanderismo? With Atava Garcia Swiecicki 58:52

1y ago58:52

58:52

What is the definition of curanderismo? Where is curanderismo from? How can curaderismo help us heal emotional wounds? What are the different types of curanderismo? What is a limpia or barrida? Why is self-healing important? What is herbalism and how does it relate to curanderismo? For this episode, I sit with Atava Garcia Swiecicki, author of the …

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#76. Meditation Monday: A Moving Meditation When Feeling Overwhelmed 6:45

1y ago6:45

6:45

A moving meditation is a form of meditation that involves a specific motion as a way to clear the mind and connect with the present moment. Instead of focusing solely on the breath or a mantra, the meditator brings their awareness to the sensations and movements of their body, which can help bring a greater sense of focus and relaxation. Some peopl…

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#75. What Is a Highly Sensitive Person With Ibinye Osibodu-Onyali, LMFT 34:49

1y ago34:49

34:49

Are you easily overwhelmed by bright lights, strong smells, coarse fabrics, or sirens nearby? Do you get rattled when you have a lot to do in a short amount of time? Do you make a point of avoiding violent movies and TV shows? Do you need to withdraw during busy days, into bed, a darkened room, or some other place where you can have privacy and rel…

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#74. Meditation Monday: Self-Acceptance 5:57

1y ago5:57

5:57

This is a 5-minute guided meditation help you accept yourself, exactly as you are NOW. If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Instagram @rosashetty About the Host: Rosa Shetty a licensed mental health therapist from California. Rosa inter…

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#73. Meditation Monday: Shadow Work Meditation 8:59

1y ago8:59

8:59

This week's meditation is a guided visualization introducing us to shadow work. A shadow work meditation is a type of guided meditation that focuses on exploring the parts of ourselves that we may usually keep hidden or repress. It is a deep and introspective practice that allows us to face those aspects of ourselves that we may deem as negative, s…

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#72. Inner Child Healing Through Writing & Poetry with Vianney Harelly 43:20

1y ago43:20

43:20

How can I connect with my inner child through poetry? How does creativity connect with my inner child? How can my inner healing unfold alongside a writing career? How can poetry heal my inner child? How can poetry help me heal from generational trauma? In this episode, I sit with Vianney Harelly, writer, poet & content creator. We discuss writing p…

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#71. Meditation Monday: Visualize Your Future Self & Healing Affirmations 13:06

1y ago13:06

13:06

This is a new 15-minute meditation to help you visualize your future self, fully recovered from an illness or dis-ease in the body, mind, and spirit. I will also provide healing affirmations for you to practice. If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcast…

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#70. Meditation Monday: Your First Breath 6:07

1y ago6:07

6:07

This week's meditation is a guided visualization to help you imagine what it would be like to breathe for the first time. You will be guided to "breath in peace" and "breath out stress" for a quick mental rejuvenation If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple P…

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#69. It Didn’t Start With You with Mark Wolynn (REPLAY) 46:59

1+ y ago46:59

46:59

What is inherited family trauma? How can trauma be passed on from a parent to a child? What’s the scientific research behind inherited family trauma? How does a child carry a parent or grandparent’s trauma? How do we heal? How do we break the cycle of inherited family trauma? This episode is with author Mark Wolynn. Mark is an expert on inherited f…

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#68. Meditation Monday: My Inner Ally 5:57

1+ y ago5:57

5:57

This is a 5-minute guided meditation to help you meet and connect to your “Inner Ally.” If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Instagram @rosashetty About the Host: Rosa Shetty a licensed mental health therapist from California. Rosa inte…

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#67. Healing Fat Phobia & Embracing Body Diversity with Miriam Lara-Mejia 49:02

1+ y ago49:02

49:02

What is fat phobia? What is the connection between body self-shame and collective fat phobia? What is a feminist approach to healing internalized fat stigma? What is size diversity? What is body positivity? How can we heal internalized fat phobia? Why is it important to teach children about body and size diversity? Is fat phobia a form of generatio…

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#66. Meditation Monday: My Inner Child 10:42

1+ y ago10:42

10:42

This meditation will guide you on a gentle journey to connect with your inner child. Your inner child personifies your emotional wounds. The concept of the inner child gives your nervous system a face, giving you a concrete glimpse of the healing you still need to do. Being around children naturally elicits feelings of tenderness, compassion, accep…

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#65. How Your Career Can Help You Heal with Luis Cornejo, LMFT 41:39

1+ y ago41:39

41:39

How can I pivot my career to live a more authentic and harmonious life? Can I heal my past emotional wounds through my chosen career path? How to can I show up more authentically in the world? How can I connect with my gifts? What is the role of creativity on the healing journey? How can living a more authentic life bring more opportunities and gro…

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#64. Meditation Monday: Connecting to Your Chakras 10:22

1+ y ago10:22

10:22

This week's meditation will guide you to connect each of the energetic centers of your body, also known as chakras. Chakra means “wheel,” and they are spinning disks. They correspond to nerves, major organs, and areas of our energetic body that affect our mind, body, and spirit. Seven main chakras run along your spine. Each of these seven main chak…

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#63. Holistic Approach to Mental Health with Marisela Rosales, LCSW 44:28

1+ y ago44:28

44:28

What is holistic mental health? How do you incorporate spiritual and indigenous healing practices in therapy? How can spirituality help you heal? What is plant medicine? What is energy work? For this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with holistic mental health therapist Marisela Rosales, LCSW. Marisela shares her personal healing journey …

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#62. Meditation Monday: Connecting With You Heart 9:16

1+ y ago9:16

9:16

This week's meditation will guide you to connect to your heart energy to bring in more self-compassion. You will also practice sending this loving heart energy to someone you love. Helping you practice mindfulness of loving kindness in your heart, mind, and body. If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remem…

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#61. Meditation Monday: Working with Difficulties 7:00

1+ y ago7:00

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This meditation comes from The UCLA Mindful Awareness and Research Center (https://www.uclahealth.org). In this meditation, you will practice "pendulation," a technique from Peter Levine's Somatic Experiencing (SE). SE is a trauma healing and therapeutic approach that involves our body's natural ability to heal from trauma. Pendulation is about not…

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#60. Healing from Oppressive Diet Culture with Dr. Hortencia Jimenez 50:25

1+ y ago50:25

50:25

What is diet culture? How is diet culture oppressive for BPOC communities? How can we heal diet culture? How do I check my privilege? For this episode, I invited Dr. Hortencia Jimenez. She is a sociologist, author, and health coach. Her work and research as a sociologist focus on Latinx communities in the United States. Dr. Jimenez has several publ…

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#59. Meditation Monday 13:06

1+ y ago13:06

13:06

This is a new 15-minute meditation to help visualize a full recovery of an illness or dis-ease in the body, mind, and/or spirit. If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Instagram @rosashetty About the Host: Rosa Shetty a licensed mental he…

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#58. Meditation Monday 6:32

1+ y ago6:32

6:32

This is a new 5-minute guided meditation to help you jumpstart to a more mindful and present week. If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Instagram @rosashetty About the Host: Rosa Shetty a licensed mental health therapist from California…

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#57. Couples Therapy For Trauma Survivors with Marina Vile, LMHC 31:58

1+ y ago31:58

31:58

This episode is with Marina Vile, LMHC. She is a couples therapist specializing in helping trauma survivors have healthier relationships. In our conversation, we talk about how couples can navigate their trauma history and improve communicating their needs and trauma triggers to their partner. We talked about how couples can go deeper in understand…

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#56. Meditation Monday 6:07

1+ y ago6:07

6:07

This is a 5-minute guided meditation to help you jumpstart to a more mindful and present week. If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Instagram @rosashetty About the Host: Rosa Shetty a licensed mental health therapist from California. Ro…

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#55 Meditation Monday 4:36

1+ y ago4:36

4:36

This is a 5-minute guided meditation to help you meet and connect to your “Inner Ally.” If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Instagram @rosashetty About the Host: Rosa Shetty a licensed mental health therapist from California. Rosa inte…

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#54. What is Shadow Work? How To Connect With Your Shadow Part? 19:24

1+ y ago19:24

19:24

In this new podcast episode, I walk you through shadow work from the perspective of Internal Family Systems, Carl Jung, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I end the episode with a meditation to help you bring increased awareness and connect to your shadow part(s). If you want to dive deeper into your trauma-healing journey from the perspective of yo…

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#53. Meditation Monday 5:57

1+ y ago5:57

5:57

This is a 5-minute guided meditation to help you jumpstart to a more mindful and present week. If you find this meditation helpful, share it with a friend and on social media. Remember to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Follow on Instagram @rosashetty About the Host: Rosa Shetty a licensed mental health therapist from California. Ro…

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#52. The 5-Year Old Within You with Rosa Shetty, LCSW 28:45

1+ y ago28:45

28:45

In this new podcast episode, I walk you through the world of your inner five old. I help you identify the unhelpful ways your inner five-year shows up in your life NOW. I end the episode with a meditation to guide you through the magical world of your inner child. If you want to dive deeper into your trauma-healing journey from the perspective of y…

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#51. Reiki Energy Healing with Jassy Jackson 43:53

1+ y ago43:53

43:53

For this episode, reiki master Jassy Jackson came on the podcast to talk about the healing path of reiki. Jassy shares what reiki is and how it can help you on your trauma-healing journey. To learn about Jassy check out her website www.crysta-luna.com and IG @crystalunavortex & @reikibyjassy. If you find this episode helpful and healing on your jou…

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#50. Healing Trauma, Legacy Burdens, & Ancestral Resources with Natalie Gutierrez, LMFT 52:02

1+ y ago52:02

52:02

For this episode, I invited mental health therapist and author Natalie Gutierrez, LMFT, to talk about trauma healing. She recently released a book titled "The Pain We Carry" to help heal complex trauma and PTSD for people of color. Natalie shares about Internal Family Systems approach to healing. Natalie also talks about the meaning of legacy burde…

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#49 Healing Trauma Through Poetry with Noi Lelek 53:38

1+ y ago53:38

53:38

For this episode, I invited poet Noi Lelek to share her story of healing trauma through the art of writing poetry. Noi wrote a poetry book titled "All My Favorite Men are Dead. " During our conversation, Noi shares her creative process, connecting with her inner child, gratitude, and more. Trigger Warning: Sexual assault and suicidal thoughts are d…

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Coping with Loneliness During the Holidays 13:28

1+ y ago13:28

13:28

In this episode, mental health therapist Rosa Shetty, LCSW shares how to cope with feelings of loneliness. Rosa shares strategies for tapping into internal emotional resources to help navigate the holiday triggers. Click here to claim your FREE Inner Child Healing Journaling Guide! To connect with Rosa: Email rosa.c.shetty@gmail.com Website: https:…

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Inner Child, Gratitude, & Mindfulness with Rosa Shetty, LCSW 13:33

1+ y ago13:33

13:33

In this episode, mental health therapist, Rosa Shetty, LCSW shares on doing inner child work along with a daily gratitude practice. Learn how to start your gratitude practice through journaling. To connect with Rosa, nominate yourself or someone else to be on this podcast, email rosa.c.shetty@gmail.com Find Rosa on Instagram @rosashetty for more in…

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Inner Child Healing & Creative Flow with Cynthia Perez, LCSW 46:43

1+ y ago46:43

46:43

For this episode, I invited mental health therapist Cynthia A. Perez, LCSW, to talk about inner child healing, life transitions, and creativity. Cynthia shares about her journey of recovery from a toxic work environment. She shares how she re-connected with her inner child by embracing change, joy, creativity, & flow. Cynthia is a 1st Gen Therapist…

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Healing Machismo, Trauma, & Men’s Mental Health with Alejandro Sandoval, LMFT. 44:51

1+ y ago44:51

44:51

In this episode, I had the opportunity to talk with mental health therapist Alejandro Sandoval. In our conversation, Alejandro shared about men's unique healing journey in mental health therapy. We discussed the generational patterns transferred to men, such as machismo, disconnection from emotions, and lack of vulnerability. Alejandro is a License…

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Healing Burnout Through Mindful Somatic Awareness with Dr. Crystal Frazee 52:14

1+ y ago52:14

52:14

For this episode, I invited Crystal Frazee, a doctor in physical therapy and an expert on burnout and recovery in women. Dr. Frazee shares the importance of connecting to the wisdom of our bodies. She describes the transmission of generational patterns of self-sacrifice, depletion, and perfectionism often passed on by our mothers and grandmother. D…

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How I Connect With My Ancestors - Reshare Episode 28:37

1+ y ago28:37

28:37

In this episode, I share why connecting with our ancestors is such a powerful AND radical tool for reclamation of our heritage and roots. I share the daily practice that I use to connect with my ancestors. I also discuss why this is healing medicine for our mind, heart, and spirit. Toward the end of the episode, I guide you on a meditation to help …

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Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez on Healing Through Writing & Inner Child Connection 44:31

1+ y ago44:31

44:31

For this episode, I invited Prisca Dorcas Mojica Rodriguez. Prisca is a storyteller, public theologian, and feminist. She is also the best-selling author of the book titled "For Brown Girls with Sharp Edges and Tender Hearts." In our conversation, Prisca shares how writing has helped her heal. We talked about connecting with the inner child through…

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How to Heal Through Self-Compassion and Kindness with Juliana Parker, APCC 47:54

1+ y ago47:54

47:54

For this episode, I invited Juliana Parker, a mental health therapist and expert on self-compassion and self-kindness. Juliana shares how to heal trauma and generational wounds by radically shifting how we talk about ourselves and care for our minds, heart, and body. Juliana also shares about healing our inner child through self-kindness. To learn …

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Healing, Endarkment, and Embracing the Unknown with Eden Tull 44:59

2y ago44:59

44:59

Dharma teacher, shamanic practitioner, and writer Deborah Eden Tull came to the podcast to discuss befriending the darkness. Eden shares how darkness is deeply misunderstood in today's world, yet it offers powerful medicine, serenity, strength, healing, and regeneration. All insight, vision, creativity, and revelation arise from the darkness. We co…

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Healing Through Ancestral Practices in Psychotherapy with Michelle Mojica, LCSW 40:26

2y ago40:26

40:26

This episode is with Michelle Mojica, LCSW. She is a first-generation Xicana mental health therapist. Michelle shares her wisdom on the intersectionality of mental health and indigenous healing practices. In this episode, you will learn about the four elements (fire, air, earth, and water), the moon, and how to build your healing altar. To learn mo…

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