Internationally renowned Shaman, Author and Host of Ceremony Circle Podcast, Alyson Charles, went from being a national champion athlete, top-rated radio host and national daytime television talk show host, to aligning with her calling as a Shaman after a traumatic moment provided her awakening. Since then, her ability to share ancient sacred wisdom and divine energy and be a powerful catalyst for change ignited a global phenomenon. Forbes has called her both “a leading Shaman for expanding others into their full gifts and power” and “a full-fledged guide into your psyche,” Oprah Magazine named Alyson’s guided Shamanic journey "a top meditation to try," Huffington Post championed her as “a top limit-breaking female founder,” Dazed Magazine named her “one of the top seven wellness accounts on Instagram” and Marie Claire Magazine selected her as the cover story and "the next big thing." In this episode, we talk all about ancient sacred wisdom, ceremony, shamanism, bringing ancient wisdom into the modern world, different rituals to lean into shamanic gifts, power animals, trauma to spiritual awakenings, rich in magic and medicine. Time Stamps 2:24 What shamanism means to Alyson 10:14 Maintaining the intention and integrity of ancient wisdom 17:20 Shamanic rituals, journeys, ceremonies outside 24:44 How to connect with your power animals 30:50 How to heal with your power animals 40:40 Life is a ceremony 44:09 Mel’s 3 questions Want behind-the-scenes audio and video footage? Then be sure to join my monthly membership for your soul, The Goddess Collective. Goddess Collective members unlock access to extra “after the cut” content from each and every interview I host. During this segment of the podcast (which is recorded only for Collective members, and hosted inside the Collective website), questions that are submitted by the Goddesses are answered by podcast guests. The Goddess Collective also includes: A monthly workshop and workbook Fortnightly moonology readings A monthly Aphrodite Circle group coaching call hosted by yours truly Bonus interviews Interviews with guest experts An invitation into a members-only exclusive Facebook community, and Instant access to all the content that came before, and so much more… …all for $67. Click here to join, and access all my guest’s behind-the-scenes footage: http://melwells.com/collective Mentioned in this episode: Animal Power by Alyson Charles Alyson’s Instagram Alyson’s TikTok Alyson’s website