The Rose Woman

In this episode, Christine delves into the profound intersection of eco-spirituality and personal healing. She introduces Cynthia Jurs’s new book, Summoned by the Earth: Becoming a Holy Vessel for Healing Our World, emphasizing the interconnectedness of the material world and spirituality, and the need to heal the divide between them. The episode centers on Cynthia's journey, her eco-spiritual practice, and the transformative power of connecting deeply with nature.Cynthia Jurs is a dharma teacher and author of Summoned by the Earth: Becoming a Holy Vessel for Healing Our World. Cynthia Jurs became a dharma teacher (Dharmacharya) in the Order of Interbeing of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh in 1994 and in 2018, was made an honorary lama in the Vajrayana tradition of Tibetan Buddhism in recognition of her dedication in carrying out the Earth Treasure Vase practice. Inspired by thirty years of pilgrimage into diverse communities and ecosystems, today Cynthia is forging a new path of dharma in service to Gaia—a path deeply rooted in the feminine, honoring indigenous cultures, and devoted to collective awakening. Cynthia leads meditations, retreats, courses, and pilgrimages to support the emergence of a global community of engaged and embodied sacred activists. In this episode, we cover:The Practice of Earth Treasure VasesThe Ceremony and its Global ImpactExperience in Democratic Republic of CongoSelecting of Vase Locations and forming Global MandalaNuclear GuardianshipEvolution of Cynthia’s Spiritual Path with Tibetan BuddhismGaia as the Greatest TeacherCommunity and HealingNo Judgment PrincipleMother Earth as RefugeEmerging Gaian SpiritualityReflection on Religious Structures and PracticesReclaiming Gaia’s OracleHealing the Feminine and Sexual WoundingRole of Women in Activism and PeaceCollective Awakening and Community-Based EnlightenmentHelpful links:Cynthia Jurs - For more updates follow her on Instagram at @cynthiajursGuru Rinpoche or PadmasambhavaHero Women RisingJoanna MacyDavid AbramsThich Nhat HanhSundari GardensChup: Breaking the Silence About India's WomenWhere do we go nowSophie StrandCharles EisensteinGayatri Mantra

Here in The Rose Woman Podcast, we explore different themes of liberation in various forms. Today, we are focusing on the liberation found in celebrating the achievements of women scientists and scientists of color through storytelling. Our guest, Dr. Jessica Wade, is a Royal Society University Research Fellow, physicist, and lecturer in Functional Materials at Imperial College London.Her research considers new materials for optoelectronic, spintronic, and quantum devices, with a focus on chiral molecular materials.She was previously an Imperial College Research Fellow in SPIN-Lab at Imperial, which is led by Professor Sandrine Heutz. She worked as a postdoctoral researcher in the Fuchter and Campbell groups at Imperial College London, where she optimized these chiral systems to absorb/emit circularly polarized (CP) light for CP OLEDs and OPDs. For her PhD, Jess concentrated on organic photovoltaics and the development of advanced characterization techniques to better understand molecular packing under the supervision of Dr. Ji-Seon Kim.She is involved with several science communication and outreach initiatives, committed to improving diversity in science, both online and offline. Since the start of 2018, she has written thousands of Wikipedia biographies highlighting women scientists' achievements.In this episode, we cover:Jessica’s Journey into PhysicsAdvocacy for Diversifying AcademiaRecognizing and the Impact of Unconscious Bias Algorithm in Recruitment ProcessingThoughts on Today’s Education SystemsInitiative to write Wikipedia biographies for women scientistsThe Power of ImagesAddressing the lack of diversity in Academic ScienceCareer pathways of scientistsPioneer women scientists and their contributions Jessica’s Research on chiral molecules and its applicationsIntegration of Science and Art as a wholeHelpful links:Dr. Jessica Wade - Physicist in the Blackett Laboratory at Imperial College London. Follow her on TwitterKarin KimbroughRosalind FranklinDorothy HodgkinJune LindseyWilliam BraggQuantum day at Imperial CollegeNano: The Spectacular Science of the Very (Very) Small by Jessica WadeUpcoming Events with ChristineSubscribe to Christine’s Substack 

This is part of a series of 10 to 15-minute meditations and visualizations, crafted to bring the body mind and spirit into equanimity and alignment, using breath, posture and the poetics of an ensouled world.Through visualization and intention, relax, connect your body and receive the Tauroid of LightHelpful links:Seated Meditation: Enlighten with Christine Marie MasonReclining Meditation: Surrender into Earth with Christine Marie MasonSeated Meditation: Elevate with Christine Marie MasonSubscribe to The Museletter (Christine’s Substack)Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108.Find Radiant Farms on Instagram @weareradiantfarms and on Facebook @RadiantFarmsLLCCheck out these Free E-books brought to you by Radiant FarmsListen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube

This is part of a series of 10 to 15-minute meditations and visualizations, crafted to bring the body mind and spirit into equanimity and alignment, using breath, posture and the poetics of an ensouled world.Through visualization and intention, connect your body to the elemental earth and drop into a deep rest.Helpful links:Seated Meditation: Enlighten with Christine Marie MasonSeated Meditation: Elevate with Christine Marie MasonSeated Meditation: Tauroid of Light with Christine Marie MasonSubscribe to The Museletter (Christine’s Substack)Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108.Find Radiant Farms on Instagram @weareradiantfarms and on Facebook @RadiantFarmsLLCCheck out these Free E-books brought to you by Radiant FarmsListen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube

This is part of a series of 10 to 15-minute meditations and visualizations, crafted to bring the body mind and spirit into equanimity and alignment, using breath, posture and the poetics of an ensouled world.Through visualization and intention, ignite the flame within, from the grounded stability of your sacral center to the expansive wisdom of your crown. Feel yourself, find clarity and join us in this practice to awaken your true essence.Helpful links:Reclining Meditation: Surrender into Earth with Christine Marie MasonSeated Meditation: Elevate with Christine Marie MasonSeated Meditation: Tauroid of Light with Christine Marie MasonSubscribe to The Museletter (Christine’s Substack)Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108.Find Radiant Farms on Instagram @weareradiantfarms and on Facebook @RadiantFarmsLLCCheck out these Free E-books brought to you by Radiant FarmsListen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Youtube

In today's episode of The Rose Woman podcast, we invite you to step into the transformative realm of self-discovery and healing. For the first half of the episode, Christine delves into the concept of fragmentation and the importance of integration for personal growth and wholeness. Then, in the second half, Christine interviews Alicia Sunflower Rose, MS, and we learn more about aftercare and integration. She is a Medicine Woman Therapist–part Trauma-Informed psychotherapist of over 10 years, Heart-Centered Hypnotherapist, Shamanic Facilitator, and Quantum Sound Healer. Alicia Sunflower’s passion lies in supporting people to engage in profound multidimensional work, addressing personal, ancestral, collective, and cultural trauma healing in safe, ethical, integral, and integrative containers. Tune in now to gain more insights and practical guidance for navigating your own journey of integration and self-love.In this episode, we cover:Get to know more about ChristineFragmentation and its various formsThe importance of integration for personal growth and well-beingExploration of fragmentation through personal anecdotesCultivating a culture of integration: practices for digesting experiences and aligning actions with values.The Challenges in IntegrationThe Qualities and Characteristics of Integration: Immediate Aftercare vs. Long-Term IntegrationThe Importance and Planning for Self-CareAlicia’s Healing JourneyCosmic PsychologyHelpful links:Alicia Sunflower - Check out her website and Stay tuned for new offerings coming in the spring including the release of the self-paced version of Integrative Medicine Carriers—a nine-week training course on ethical, trauma-informed care in plant medicine ceremonies. Follow her on @thealiciasunflower on IG and TikTok and Alicia Sunflower Rose on FBAnother Eros by Amelia PerkinsEpisode #102: How are we related: Ecology, Consciousness and Enchantment with Tam HuntEpisode #86: Sacred Rest: Upleveling through Rest with Dr. Saundra Dalton-SmithEpisode #129: Beyond the Narrow Life with Dr. Kile OrtigoBONUS MEDITATION - The Flame WithinFind Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman

In today's episode, we delve into the intricate realms of the inner critic with our guest, Neil Allen. He is a spiritual coach and writer whose work centers on removing the obstacles of the ego and offering tools for freedom. He is the author of Better Days: Tame Your Inner Critic and  Shapes of Truth: Discover God Inside You. He has written for newspapers, general interest magazines, and literary journals. A former journalist and corporate executive, he earned a master’s degree in Political Science from Columbia University and one in Eastern Classics from St. John’s College. He lives with his wife, the writer Anne Lamott, in Northern California. In this episode, Neil's journey from corporate life to spiritual exploration and his exposure to Eckhart Tolle's teachingsEncounters with influential figures like AdyashantiThe emergence  and personifying his inner critic as a gremlinIntegration of spiritual insights with coaching expertiseThe importance of self-empathyThe intricacies of the inner critic and embracing the journey towards self-acceptanceThe inner critic's role in childhood developmentWorking with clients in clinical practice and the Important steps in taming the inner criticAnxiety as a fear of punishment from the superegoChildhood authoritarian lessons from their motherJoin Neal for a guided exerciseHelpful links:Neal Allen - Join his in-person and Zoom events via shapesoftruth.com/eventsFollow Neal on Facebook and InstagramBetter Days: Tame Your Inner CriticWhy I am a misogynist, In Part by Neal AllenEpisode # 130: Being the Love that You Are with Patrick ConnorRajneesh MovementEckhart TolleAdyashantiThe Diamond ApproachFinger’s Pointing to the Moon by OshoSubscribe to Christine’s Substack Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman

Welcome to the Rose Woman Podcast: Embracing Love and Liberation! Join us on a transformative journey guided by visionary leader Spring Washam, known for her pioneering work in mindfulness-based meditation. As a teacher, healer, and author, Spring shares insights into the interconnectedness of spiritual paths and the power of love as a measure of spiritual maturity. From her unexpected journey into writing about the Dharma of Harriet Tubman to her reflections on practical Buddhism. Are you ready? Listen in now.In this episode, we cover the following:Realization of her spiritual callingOn practicing BuddhismJack Kornfield as a Spiritual MentorThe path of the heart and perfecting loveWhat is Practical Buddhism?Importance of inner work and collective excavation of the shadowRadical Honesty and Self-ResponsibilityThe unexpected journey into teaching The Dharma of Harriet TubmanPlant medicine and its integration with spiritual practice for trauma healingCreating Safe Spaces for HealingEmbodying Love and CommitmentHelpful links:Spring Washam - Author of  “The Spirit of Harriet Tubman: AWAKENING FROM THE UNDERGROUND”. Follow on @springwasham Facebook and Instagram.Rising of a New Sun documentaryRamdass CommunityJack Kornfield - Founder of Insight Meditation Society and Spirit Rock Meditation CenterEpisode #119 Combat, Hitting Bottom and Finding a Way to the LightSubscribe to Christine’s Substack Find Rosebud Woman on Instagram as @rosebudwoman, Christine on Instagram as @the.rose.woman, and on Tiktok as @therosewoman108.Find Radiant Farms on Instagram @weareradiantfarms and on Facebook @RadiantFarmsLLCCheck out these Free E-books brought to you by Radiant Farms