Integrated Awakenings with Maria

In this solo-cast of Integrated Awakenings, we’ll be covering very useful developmental concepts with regards to how and why parents seem to be such a source of disappointment, trauma and unhealthy patterns we bring even to old age. Is adulthood always marked by this loss of innocence? Does anybody ever really grow up? What if our parents still act like children, what grief is that now? This episode offers a spiritual dimension to the natural projection and individuation of the psyche, and how our early symbols of divine mother/father/parent/love always have a fall from grace when we realize their very present humanity. If you find yourself dealing trapped in cyclical parental dynamics (from any end), or meeting the grief of adulthood, then this episode will surely offer you holistic insight. Covers: intro, natural rhythms, natural projectionsfantasy, unan/uni/pillow as early childhood consolationthere’s nothing wrong with projection/pedestaling/mythic love it’s not All of Love thoughrelease all judgement with regards to pace to when this happensconnect this to more journey/depth podcast eps that connected with inner child, divine femme/masc processthe masculine and vulnerable anger, twin faces of anger and depressioncrisis and thunder as a calm opportunity for changethe grief of the lack of eldership/wisdom keepers on a societal level, generational disappointmentcomplex mom story and how it’s okay to be a bad parent lack of language, coexisting with the dream/ephemeral and the reality/imperfection——-Other Episodes Mentioned:Childhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/2yl7UtvhVokRLdEqwBNU1U?si=2f727fe6c7714784Divine Motherhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6ut017B0xQUJBJJj1ycY5M?si=138dba685abf4e74Divine Fatherhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4t6odRKwunCq3Zu6JWwGvp?si=7fd8842e1c0849d9Divine Marriagehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/3noVUCDTW2hUyM1V88Buew?si=87e48669bc254678——If you appreciate this kind of work send tips here: paypal ,You can support monthly here: patreon (this also has a library of game writing)linktr.ee/mariamison_mariamison.io

In this new podcast episode we have as our guest, Nix, a practicing korean folk-shaman and anthropologist sitting us down and easefully combing for us the core differences in thinking around western and eastern mystical-spiritual practices. We have a holistic discussion on how western philosophy may relate to things via pictures (the snapshot of a situation - eg: a tarot spread) versus the dynamic and relational philosophy of taoist-confuscian-shamanic iching reading of the same situation. ( a moving picture, eg: fengshui, an iching cast). In this episode she also shares some of her unique practices, as someone who has grown up in the Philippines and is also a considered a “feminine” practitioner of “masculine” disciplines/texts, AS WELL AS other significant practices such as exorcisms, numerology, dream interpretation and modernizations of these practices and more. If you’ve ever felt confused by traditional chinese medicine, want to reconnect to the energies and general philosophies that are the bedrock of east asian mysticism and medicine then this is a great place to start! (A good grasp of western tarot though would be best) I can also vouch that nix emits such a grounded and clear state of being that was such a joy to be able to share with the rest of the audience. Please enjoy!PS: this is in taglish, also we talk slightly fast with dense info so feel free to pause very generously Covers:Intro, backgrounder on Nix’ experiencekorean shamanism is more traditional since neo-confucianism didnt happen in korea (too strict about gender roles instead of it being symbolic)collective > individual, re-balancing a system/body harmoniouslyrelational eastern astrology vs western astrology4 elements vs 5 phases (even vs odd, static vs changing) western one life and swift results vs reincarnation (eg: bonsai)stills/snapshots vs a moviehow the elements are different between systems emotions with regards to organs and temperaturespleen, horror and ancestors, indian and sanskrit influencesdiabetes viewed in west vs eastdreamwork, special dreams, kitsune etcattracting spirits and ancestor worship, animal associationssigil craft, warnings against cults, eternal change, syncretismquestions > comfortable answers, numerology and punscollective reading (with a demo constructive and destructive spread)not! final thoughts——If you have specific questions for nix/want to reach out please do message maria and we’ll let her know! If you want a chinese astrological reading, or access to the holistic healthcare clinic of her mother I can link it to you once yall message. ——If you appreciate this kind of work send tips here: paypal ,You can support monthly here: patreon (this also has a library of game writing)linktr.ee/mariamison_mariamison.io

This is not a podcast ep! THIS IS A POWERFUL SESSION. In this episode we have Maya Banawa conducting a healing ceremony for Maria’s voice, intuitively feeling into, and sharing her process of guiding people into unlocking their authentic voice. For this session, what was released were warrior chantings, ancestral rememberings, child embracings — and meanderings around frogcroaks and what is really considered “a bad romance”. If you feel like you are drawn to creatively express and heal via your voice, AND/OR you want to listen into the navel root songs of a warrior heart tribes arriving, then this is the podcast in you. Our authentic soul’s music, invites your soul’s music too. (PS: maria considers this part of creativity as spiritual discipline series: this is a demo for song and sound)Covers:Intro, invoking the sun and environmentSelecting a song and reflecting on it’s depth and meaningWhat is a “Bad Romance?”, projections, judgements, wantingListening and Journeying with “Genuine You” (00:48min mark)Toning for organs and body Warrior chants with assisted drumming (includes ancestral healing and innerchild work)Closing RemarksPoetry/Rap enchanting chantings (1hr:59min mark)---Maya’s Socials, book her to unlock your own soundinstagram.com/mayasongbirdinstagram.com/genuine_youniverse---If you appreciate this kind of work send tips here: paypal ,You can support monthly here: patreon (this also has a library of game writing)linktr.ee/mariamison_mariamison.io

In this very special episode we have Puki Maanawhari, a punong babaylan (with 11 years of experience) residing in metro manila, binabaylan mother of the coven of modern babaylan and alabays (babaylan in training) and very important resource with regards to babaylang history and experience. We cover very important and a wide range of topics with regards to babaylan terminology, initiation, their traumatic history, it’s accessibility, and it’s aesthetic appropriation in the arts and in queer terminology. This is a very candid approach with regards to having a working relationship with land spirits, rituals, and the realities of guarding a closed practice. If you are any type of healer, in the process of decolonization, and/or simply curious about the lineage/culture of magick that is held by the babaylan in the philippines and south east asia then this is a must-listen for you.As this is an often marginalized culture, I would like to personally request listeners to come to this with an open and receptive energy, as well as to be a respectful advocate of indigenous healing practices, cultures and who and what is considered “babaylan” vis a vis terms like “shaman” “energy healer” etc. This ep covers:differentiating babaylan: indigenous practitioners, women shamansthe marginalization panawag tawag session, sapi ng ancestral fore fathers and fore mothers puki’s series of strokes as shamanic initiation, her “tupadan”spirit guide = gabay, abyan, gabyandianmasalanta, maria makiling bundok at dietyskipping generations and baon: a physical stone of heritage (like darna)knowing names like estrella, tagsagod kalibutan, guide of the universepreparation for panawag tawag sessions and other requirementsvery specific direct relationship with a lineage and not just a symbol/archetypehow does spirit/babaylan lineage see us now? fall and rise of babaylan populationprotection protocols of earning wisdom, and indigenous knowledge, this research is for you not for us?spirits need our help too! some of em depressed af, the broken nerve in metro manila area lineage of babaylanculture that is rooted in place, international lineages, are you the “power”, spirits choosing locationseveryone can be babaylan: primary and secondary babaylans, proper use of the word divine feminine practice, history of male babaylans (decoys) and trans, queer baylansakashic records /taga-alam access, lgbt icons “asog”/katalonan, ambaling lagi/lagun, masculine female trans-masclocal myths and elementals being misrepresented, humans colonizing a spiritual world?, speaking for the land and to genuinely ground a “colonized” bodyco-existing with spirit and it’s not make-believeclosing invitations!—ReferencesBabaylan Sing Back by Grace nonoMultiple soul ep: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3fSJywVxzxpgpBi5Nh2g5l?si=e54adce1177d4fee----If you appreciate this kind of work send tips here: paypal ,You can support monthly here: patreon (this also has a library of game writing)linktr.ee/mariamison_

In this podcast episode maria goes through one of the most underrated skillsets for holding space, group workshops, and institutional dynamics: the grace of excellent facilitation. Maria walks you through an easy to follow framework of priming, generating, guiding, closing and enabling to make sure that folks feel seen and involved in the many instances that group dynamics, cooperation and education is sorely needed. If you ever feel overwhelmed with handling groups, or feel like you’re not deeply engaging your clients and/or groups then this is the podcast for you!Covers:Intro, general structure and flow for facilitation(1) activating, priming, prep - questions that presence the person into the class(2) generative, open and weaving questions/prompts(3) summarising, reflecting the emergent themes/ learnings, what was evoked?(4) seeding a theme/lesson/technique/ “lesson content” (what people typically consider as “content” of the session) Eg: BME model for a theater class, clarity and alignment of this choiceApply/do things immediately with them to ACTIVATE people’s Will/hara(5) reflecting/sharing and the vulnerabillity/politik of the shared space, emphasis in the process as already a learning mechanism, speaking to one person and the group at the same timeImage: spiralling permeable circles, focus but also what’s around it?(6) a good close (reviews and condensing, grounding questions), the irl gap of applicability? if i leave knowledge inert i end up distrusting learning…get disappointed faster, meet them where they’re atthe students are the material??? process as revelation—Metioned linksBDSM and consent podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1FQOqpZRC15expX1FdRdNX?si=8866d36b225249cb----If you appreciate this kind of work send tips here: paypal ,You can support monthly here: patreon (this also has a library of game writing)linktr.ee/mariamison_

In the second installment of creative process as spiritual discipline we talk about somatics and dancing! The podcast gives a brief overview of mystery traditions that relate to ecstatic release and cultures of movement in communities. We then segway to artistic containers and explorations, of authentic movement, allowing dance (and a bit of theater) to alchemize experiences that can be often so hard to verbalize. Maria traces the mechanics of why bodywork, curiosity and awareness is important and translates what an everyday, allied relationship with the body can look like and how to easefully get there. If you've always been interested with dancing, and exploring the creative dimension of the body to further integrate and enable so much potent healing work, than this is the episode for you.PS: i rerecorded this podcast two times, i feel like this is the most accessible and informative way for me to present all these ideas and informationsCovers:intro: walking, catatonic dancingintention and container: helps catalyze the burning of karmaessential movement: maria's experience of enabling authentic movement in artists, exampleswe are always dancing, with our bodiesintroeception, tunneling and sensing into the bodyinvolving the body in checking-in and scentering in joy and curiositywhy move with it? trance and movement meditation modelsconsciously noticing something already changes ityou're already doing this (most probably!)Referencessomatics primer podcast ep - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7AseG01vl4gJTFq8GRIDs1?si=be58662f5c054087Resma Menakem - My Grandmother's Hands----If you appreciate this kind of work send tips here: paypal ,You can support monthly here: patreon (this also has a library of game writing)linktr.ee/mariamison_