The Enchanted Earth Podcast with Maureen Calamia
In The Enchanted Earth podcast, Maureen talks with her guests about their sacred stories in nature and how these experiences have given them insight into the magic and mystery of the consciousness behind the natural world and our lives.
We all have these stories, but when we give them space, we often can find treasures that can help us with new perspectives, messages on our path, and even guidance on our life purpose. These stories are mythic and connect us to our souls and higher consciousness, using the power of metaphors and symbols. ...the language of the natural world and the divine. Maureen's guests share stories of simple, yet profound nature connection, to experiences of oneness and transcendence, to dialogue with other-than-human beings. Stories that foster a deep sense of nature spirituality. Her book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You, is now available wherever online books are sold (2024, Mango Publishing).
The Enchanted Earth Podcast with Maureen Calamia
Unstorying and Spiritual Connection on the Hawaiian Islands with Dr. Nicole K. Miller | Enchanted Earth Podcast
Welcome to this episode of the Enchanted Earth Podcast, where we explore the transformative power of nature's stories. Guest Nicole K. Miller, PhD and founder of the coaching and consultancy ‘Minding the Story.' discusses her unique process called unstorying, which helps people uncover and integrate the hidden stories that shape their lives. She shares captivating personal experiences of connecting with nature in Hawaii, emphasizing the importance of understanding shadow stories and the deeper connections that bind us to the natural world. Tune in for an enlightening conversation about spirituality, personal growth, and our intrinsic ties to the earth.
00:21 Meet Dr. Nicole K. Miller
01:09 The Concept of 'Unstorying'
03:45 Nicole's Childhood and Connection to Nature
05:00 Journey to the Big Island
12:14 Experiencing the Sacredness of Hawaii
28:29 Exploring South Point Mystique
29:29 A Visceral Experience at the Shoreline
31:16 Dreams and Hawaiian Mythology
35:13 Teaching and the Power of Ancient Stories
36:46 The Core Question: Why Do We Believe?
42:38 Journey to Waipio Valley
49:03 Returning the Stone to the Valley
54:45 Reflections on Reality and Shadow Work
55:44 Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
About Nicole K. Miller -
Dr. Nicole K. Miller is the founder of the coaching and consulting company, Minding the Story, and the process of Unstorying™, a self-actualization process combining Jungian shadow work, nonduality, narrative, and guided visualization for personal and collective change. She works one-on-one with clients and trains others in fostering this work in the world in ever-deepening ways. Dr. Miller holds a PhD in Mythological Studies and Depth Psychology and a Masters in Education, with over twenty years of teaching, a love of story and the mythic resonance of archetypal motifs, deep work in the silence of the heart with a nondual teacher, and a lifetime of exploration. Dr. Miller will soon be publishing an upcoming book, tentatively titled - Tearing through the Tapestry: A Guide to Unstorying the World in Trying Times. For more information about Dr. Miller and Unstorying™, and training as an Unstorying™ Certified Practitioner, please go to https://mindingthestory.com/
About Maureen Calamia
Maureen Calamia has been a seeker all her life, tapping into the magic of nature, dreams, and consciousness to unearth truths of our ancient connection to heaven and earth. A teacher, author, and podcaster, she shares stories of greater meaning, purpose, and resonance with all of nature’s beings. Founded the Luminous Spaces School with online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and nature spirituality. Maureen offers private mentoring to those seeking self-discovery support. Her newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Mango, 2024), is available wherever online books are sold.
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BOOK - The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-enchanted-earth-maureen-calamia/21477870?ean=9781684816859
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