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🇺🇸 Ep 10: Shedding Layers: Mercedes Kostucki’s Journey to Living Authentically 1:30:20

5d ago1:30:20

1:30:20

Warning: this episode openly discusses suicide. In our last episode of this season, we had the opportunity to speak to Mercedes Kostucki, a Belgian trans woman who shares her raw and courageous story of transformation. Mercedes openly discusses her journey through gender transition and the struggles she faced, including suicidal thoughts, as she fo…

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The Black Legend 21:49

7d ago21:49

21:49

Today we look at a concept known as the black legend. There is no question that the Spanish conquests of Latin America were bloody affairs, and that conquest as a whole is not exactly pleasant. There is however a school a thought which argues that the Spanish were vilified for geo-political reasons, often hypocritically by those doing the vilifying…

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The Last Maya Kingdom - Part 2 28:31

15d ago28:31

28:31

In this second and final part about the kingdom of the Itza, we tell the story of how it was conquered. Involved is an ambitious Spanish governor, some unauthorized diplomacy, and a recreation of the assault on Tenochtitlan Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: ht…

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🇪🇸 Ep 9: De la Racionalidad al Espiritualismo Mágico: dos adopciones y el amor que lo cambió todo, con Ignacio García 1:06:14

19d ago1:06:14

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En este episodio, el intelectual Ignacio García nos comparte el relato de su profunda transformación: primero como un abogado de derechos humanos con enfoque completamente racional, hasta cultivar el camino espiritual que fue instigado por el amor de su vida y familia. A través de su vínculo con la naturaleza, representado por una majestuosa ceiba,…

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🇺🇸 Ep 8: "You Are Not Alone, Brother: Redefining Masculinity with Taz Takirau, a Māori indigenous man” 52:04

1M ago52:04

52:04

In this episode, Taz Takirau, a Māori indigenous man from New Zealand, shares his profound journey of healing and reconnecting with his life's purpose during the C0 VID pandemic. Taz speaks directly to men, discussing the challenges of overcoming deep-seated anger and the importance of building new, healthier masculinities. His motivation comes fro…

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The Last Maya Kingdom - Part 1 21:19

1M ago21:19

21:19

In remote northern Guatemala is a beautiful old city built onto an island. The shores of the lake which surrounds it are peppered with unexcavated Maya ruins. Almost two centuries after the fall of the Aztec, a transplanted Maya kingdom ruled from this island, unmolested by the Spanish empire which had taken over most of the rest of the continent. …

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Scotland's Failed Attempt to Colonise Latin America 30:19

1M ago30:19

30:19

In 1695 Scotland decided to have a go at the new world colonisation which seemed to be benefiting its neighbours so much. They settled on Panama as they place to do it and almost the whole country was involved in funding the scheme. The story of the Darien colony would have a profound impact on the country - one which continues to define Scotland t…

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🇪🇸 Ep 7: Sabiduría de la Vida con Guadalupe Urbina 1:03:25

2M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Descubrí la sabiduría de la vida con Guadalupe Urbina, cantante, compositora e investigadora costarricense, conocida por su arte y conexión con la tradición oral de Mesoamérica. En este episodio, nos comparte su visión de la vida como un circo, una cuerda floja en constante movimiento, instándonos a cuestionar el orden establecido; ser libres y abr…

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The Many Discoveries of Machu Picchu 23:23

2M ago23:23

23:23

In 1911 American explorer Hiram Bingham stumbled upon the lost city of Machu Picchu - forgotten since it was abandoned by the Inca centuries before. That's the story at least, the reality is much more complex. Could he have done it without the help of Peruvians? Was he really the first outsider to get there? And what does it really mean for a ruin …

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The Vaccine Revolt 28:06

2M ago28:06

28:06

A wave of disease is spreading, leading to the implementation of a vaccination campaign. Some among the population are suspicious and take to the streets to make their opposition clear. This story did not take place during the recent pandemic however, this episode is about an obscure uprising which took place in 20th century Brazil. Support this po…

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🇺🇸 Ep 6: A Palestinian Woman's Journey Through Conflict and Healing with Eva Dalak 1:13:58

2M ago1:13:58

1:13:58

In this episode we explore the life of Eva Dalak, a Palestinian Muslim woman who grew up in Jewish Israel, attended a Christian school and ended up in Costa Rica- the country without an army. Eva's life has been profoundly marked by war. As a young person, she learned to survive by disconnecting from her emotions and fighting for her rights. She sh…

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Some updates on plans for the podcast 4:55

2M ago4:55

4:55

This is just a quick message to give an update a few changes I am planning to make to the podcast. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyPor Max Serjeant

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A History of Latin American Music - Part 2 44:07

2M ago44:07

44:07

In the second part of our look at Latin America's musical traditions we examine the role that music plays in some fascinating indigenous traditions. We also see how European waltz and even medieval troubadour culture came to influence the sound of the region. Finally I talk about some of my favourite Latin artists making music today. Support this p…

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🇪🇸 Ep 5: Peregrinajes, Rituales y el Poder de la Amistad con Erika Luna 1:11:24

3M ago1:11:24

1:11:24

En este episodio especial, grabado en el entorno sagrado de Rishikesh, India, junto al río Ganges, nuestra anfitriona comparte una conversación íntima con Erika Luna Cubillos, una amiga y hermana que ha sido una pieza clave en su vida. Erika, fisioterapeuta e instructora de yoga, se une para una charla que va más allá de una simple entrevista, expl…

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100th Episode Special - A History of Latin American Music 34:10

3M ago34:10

34:10

To celebrate the 100th episode of the Latin American History Podcast, today we have a special episode (the first of two parts) on Latin American music. In this one we look at the significant contribution made by Latin America's Afro-descended populations on many of the region's genres. We discuss some of the musical techniques used in genres such a…

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🇺🇸 Ep 4: Cycling Through Change: Laura Killingbeck's Path to Fulfillment 1:00:06

3M ago1:00:06

1:00:06

In this episode, we explore how power dynamics can lead us to relinquish our free will and the valuable lesson of reclaiming it. Laura Killingbeck, while navigating complex power dynamics in an intentional community in Costa Rica, realized that sometimes the only thing you can change is yourself. With this insight, she grabbed her bicycle Enigma, a…

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🇪🇸 Ep 3: Fortaleza Interior, Espiritualidad y Liderazgo: La inspiradora travesía de una diplomática con Christiana Figueres 1:16:34

3M ago1:16:34

1:16:34

En este episodio hablamos con Christiana Figueres, la influyente diplomática costarricense que guió el Acuerdo de París, nos revela su profunda travesía personal hacia la resiliencia y la transformación espiritual. Un año antes de lograr el histórico acuerdo climático, Christiana enfrentó una dolorosa ruptura matrimonial que la llevó a una profunda…

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🇪🇸 Ep 1: Un viaje hacia nuestra verdad 38:20

4M ago38:20

38:20

Como un espiral, la vida nos lleva de vuelta a lugares en los que estuvimos para revisitar aprendizajes. De aquí el primer episodio de la segunda temporada, donde te guiaré a través del ciclo de ruptura, descenso, emerger y regreso, un viaje interior de crecimiento y transformación personal. Este proceso nos reta a confrontar nuestros propios demon…

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🇺🇸 Ep 2: A journey to reclaim our truth 40:36

4M ago40:36

40:36

Like a spiral, life can bring us back to places we've been to revisit lessons learned. In the second episode of the second season I will guide you through the cycle of rupture, descent, emergence, and return—an inward journey of personal growth and transformation. This process challenges us to confront our own demons, integrate different aspects of…

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An Old World Update 26:32

4M ago26:32

26:32

It has been quite a while since we looked at what was happening in Spain and Portugal, and while they have not often been directly relevant to the story of Latin America, things are about to change. In this episode we look at the contemporary kings of Iberia and why, although their reigns did saw huge growth in their New World empires, they general…

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France Antarctique 19:44

4M ago19:44

19:44

In 1555 the Kingdom of France took the dramatic step of attempting to colonise Brazil. This was the first time that a non-Iberian nation had challenged Portuguese and Spanish hegemony on the continent and would set a precedent which would later be followed by other European powers. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-…

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America's Lost Chinese - An Interview With Hugo Wong 28:28

5M ago28:28

28:28

Hugo Wong's book 'America's Lost Chinese' tells the fascinating - and often forgotten - story of a group of Chinese emigrees who made a home for themselves, first in California and then Mexico. It is a story which spans the full spectrum of human experience – involved in it are meetings with presidents and successful business ventures, but also rev…

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The Conquest of Chile - Part Four 19:52

5M ago19:52

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In the final part of our series on the conquest of Chile, the conquering stops and a long drawn-out war begins. This will begin a pattern which will continue to the present day, as the Mapuche people fiercely resist outside incursions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising I…

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The Conquest of Chile - Part Three 25:10

5M ago25:10

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The next phase of Valdivia's campaign was one of expansion. Things were going well, and new settlements were founded. It wasn't all easy however, he faced internal dissension and difficult weather slowed his progress. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://…

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The Conquest of Chile - Part Two 20:42

6M ago20:42

20:42

After all his difficulties preparing for his expedition, Valdivia was finally ready to march down into central Chile. While what he found there wasn't as inhospitable as his countrymen back in Peru believed it to be, it wasn't easy either. The first years of his new colony were a constant struggle to survive as setbacks came from every direction. S…

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The Conquest of Chile - Part One 20:03

6M ago20:03

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Today we start a series on the conquest of Chile. In today's episode we introduce the main protagonists, and the difficulties preparing for a venture which most Spaniards thought was madness. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Priva…

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The Bayano Wars 17:05

6M ago17:05

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Almost at the same time that Miguel de Buria was founding his brief free kingdom, another man was doing the same in Panama. Bayano would prove to be even more of a problem for the Spanish than his counterpart in Venezuela. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: htt…

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The Aztec Myths - An Interview with Camilla Townsend 27:43

6M ago27:43

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Today's episode is an interview with Camilla Townsend about her new book The Aztec Myths. In it we discuss the origins of the Aztec, the workings of their calendar, the codices which provide us with a vital insight into the Aztec world, and how Aztec religious practices were impacted by Christianity after the conquest. The book can be pre-ordered h…

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King Miguel de Buria 16:36

7M ago16:36

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By 1550 the slave trade had begun to form an important part of Spain's imperial economy, and increasing numbers of people were being imported to work in its plantations and mines. Where there are slaves however, there is resistance and in Venezuela a group managed to break free and form their independent settlement. This is the story of Miguel de B…

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De Coronado and the Search for the Cities of Gold - Part 3 20:07

7M ago20:07

20:07

After wasting a lot of time and money following rumours of riches and precious metals, De Coronado had a choice to make - go home, try to make the best of what he had found, or set off on another wild goose chase. The link to the article about the new research into De Coronado's route: https://knowridge.com/2024/02/scientists-discover-possible-coro…

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De Coronado and the Search for the Cities of Gold - Part 2 15:05

8M ago15:05

15:05

De Coronado set off to try and find Cibola following de Nizza's dubious directions. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyPor Max Serjeant

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De Coronado and the Search for the Cities of Gold - Part 1 16:47

8M ago16:47

16:47

El Dorado wasn't the only mythical city which was inspiring the Spanish to march out into the unknown. Somewhere beyond the deserts of northern Mexico, it was thought that there was another. Today we follow de Coronado as he begins his search for the golden city of Cibola, and reunite with Estevanico who we met on the Narvaez expedition. Support th…

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Latin America's Democratic Crusade - An Interview with Allen Wells 43:31

9M ago43:31

43:31

Today we have a special episode - an interview with Allen Wells about his new book Latin America's Democratic Crusade. Allen's book examines the 20th century and argues that, despite the preoccupations within the USA about the Cold War, for many inside the region a different battle was playing out. Not Communism versus Capitalism, but democracy ver…

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The Conquest of the Yucatan - Part 3 20:33

9M ago20:33

20:33

After finding it such hard going, today the Montejos will finish their conquest. That doesn't mean that it will be easy however, to go forwards they will have to take some more steps backwards. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri…

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The Conquest of the Yucatan - Part 2 18:00

10M ago18:00

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Montejo came back for another go at conquering the Yucatan, and this time he decided to approach it from a different angle. Would he be any more successful this time? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://red…

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The Conquest of the Yucatan - Part 1 19:55

11M ago19:55

19:55

The Yucatan peninsula formed a big unconquered space between several of the Spanish empire's most important colonies. In 1526 a man named Francisco de Montejo decided it was time to try and bring it under his control. Upon arrival, he faced a difficult natural environment and a Maya population who had no intention of giving up their sovereignty. Su…

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82. The Silver River 22:06

12M ago22:06

22:06

While the Spanish were expanding across South America, there was a vast gap in the land they controlled. The River Plate looked like a promising place for would-be conquistadors, and was only a matter of time before somebody tried to conquer it. Doing so turned out to be much more difficult that anticipated. Support this podcast at — https://redcir…

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The Captaincies of Brazil 24:10

1y ago24:10

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After a long period of ignoring the Americas, eventually Portugal made it's first efforts to colonise the land they had been allotted in Brazil. It would be a patchy and difficult process, but eventually they managed to establish an administration on which they could start to build. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american…

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The Land of Cinnamon 26:15

1y ago26:15

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With the Spanish expanding into the north west corner of South America, aspiring conquistadors were on the look out for new lands which they could conquer. One of these, Francisco de Orellana, set out on an expedition to find the mythical land of cinnamon, said to be somewhere to the east. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-a…

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Klein Venedig - Part 2 23:54

1y ago23:54

23:54

Now that the German bankers had control of Venezuela, it's time to find out what they did with it. This episode covers the succession of governors who were put in charge of the colony, and their largely unsuccessful expeditions into the interior Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Adv…

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🇪🇸 Integración y Cierre, “Hay belleza inesperada en la adversidad”, con Christine Raine 1:10:16

1y ago1:10:16

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A veces la adversidad nos confronta con la muerte de historias para despejar el camino para cosas nuevas. En tiempos así, el apoyo de seres queridos y de una comunidad puede ser invaluable. Adonde antes veíamos tragedia, emerge un sentido de posibilidad. En este último episodio en español de la primera temporada, Christine habla del dolor y la bell…

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🇺🇸 Integration & closure, “There is beauty in adversity”, with Christine Raine 1:03:39

1y ago1:03:39

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Life is full of beauty, even in adversity. In fact, sometimes adversity allows us to let go of stories that were ready to die, clearing the way for new ones fo emerge. In times like these, the support of loved ones and community can be irreplaceable. In this final English-language episode of season one, Christine discusses her own painful and beaut…

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Klein Venedig - Part 1 21:25

1y ago21:25

21:25

What links an oil rich nation in the north of South America, the Italian city of Venice, and a German banking family? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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🇪🇸 Fase 4: El Regreso, con Arlette Fait 54:03

1y ago54:03

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“El Regreso” es la cuarta fase del Viaje de la Heroína. Del viaje a nuestro interior nacen frutos que compartimos con nuestra comunidad. En este episodio, Christine habla con Arlette Fait, psiscóloga clínica de más de 15 años de experiencia y además la terapeuta de Chris, sobre sus aprendizajes al salir de una relación agresiva. Juntas exploran cóm…

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🇺🇸 Phase 4: The Return, with Nathan Getzin 1:18:36

1y ago1:18:36

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Christine speaks with musician and immersive sound healer & producer Nathan Getzin about the journey into vulnerability he undertook for the sake of his relationship, which required laying down the armor and weapons of masculinity he had been taught to carry. The last phase of THJ, “The Return” is not just about personal growth, but also about brin…

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77. The Fall of the Muisca 24:20

1y ago24:20

24:20

Quesada and Belalcazar make their way from different directions, up into Central Colombia. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-latin-american-history-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyPor Max Serjeant

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🇺🇸 Phase 3: Emergence, with Sofia Rasini 44:20

1y ago44:20

44:20

The third phase of The Heroine’s Journey is the Emergence. In the stillness that follows death, something begins to stir. New like awakens and new possibilities begin to form. In this episode, Christine speaks with Sofia Rasini, co-founder of the adventure therapy non-profit Campo Base. Sofia talks about her journey into motherhood and the unexpect…

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🇪🇸 Fase 3: Emerger, con Diego Delfino 1:00:49

1y ago1:00:49

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El punto de partida de la tercera fase del viaje -el Emerger- es una muerte simbólica. En este episodio Christine habla con el periodista Diego Delfino, reconocido por sus contribuciones al periodismo costarricense y creador del medio ciudadano Delfino.cr, sobre cómo la depresión puede representar una muerte que permite un renacimiento y una oportu…

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Into El Dorado 22:44

1y ago22:44

22:44

The land which connected the Spanish heartland in the Caribbean with Pizarro's new conquest in Peru - what we call Colombia today - was still unknown to the Spanish, and for all the riches of they had discovered in the Inca empire, it was here that the gold they craved was to be found in abundance. In this episode we look at the first attempts to m…

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🇺🇸 Phase 2: The Descent, with Annette Knopp 49:29

1y ago49:29

49:29

Experiencing a descent into the unknown requires us to let go of old ways of thinking and being. While challenging and uncomfortable, this journey can also lead to deep introspection and transformation, as we shed old identities and make space for the new. In this episode Christine speaks with nature mystic Annette Knopp about her multiyear journey…

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