Returning with Rebecca Campbell

• Awakening the Sacred Feminine with Alessandra Belloni

  In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Alessandra Belloni, an internationally acclaimed singer, percussionist, teacher, and author, to explore her profound journey as both an artist and a medicine woman. With over 40 years of fieldwork studying Southern Italian folk music and the traditions of the Black Madonna, Alessandra shares how her creative expression is deeply connected to her healing work. We dive into the ancient trance dance of the Tarantella, a practice rooted in healing trauma, particularly in women, and in reconnecting to the body as a sacred vessel of ancestral wisdom. Alessandra speaks about the transformative power of dance and ritual as tools for integration, embodiment, and spiritual awakening. Together, we explore the mystical presence of the Black Madonna across different traditions and how she serves as a powerful archetype of spiritual guidance, resilience, and unconditional love. This conversation is filled with ancient wisdom, black void potency, and the deep holding of the great ancient mother. We also touch on the importance of surrender, the role of community in healing, and how ancient practices can offer insight and strength for the challenges we face today. Alessandra’s work is a reminder that through rhythm, movement, and connection to the sacred, we can remember who we truly are and return home to our bodies, our ancestors, and each other. So settle in. This is a deep, beautiful, and potent episode. Discover Alessandra's work ❤️‍🔥 Her website  Her Instagram  Her book, Healing Journeys with the Black Madonna  Her audiobook Her film, Musical Journeys with the Black Madonna in Southern Italy  Her retreats  Her YouTube Channel Join us in Glastonbury or online on July 11th for Unbound: a devotional, ceremonial immersion into the sacred feminine mysteries

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• Navigating Unsolicited Advice with the Mystical Aunties

  In this soulful and unfiltered conversation, I’m joined by my dear friends Elizabeth DiAlto and Elisha Tichelle, co-hosts of the Mystical Aunties podcast. Together, we dive into the deep waters of boundaries, power, projection, and the energetic transformation of perimenopause. We talk about what it means to be a mystical auntie, how to navigate judgment and unsolicited advice with grace, and the sacred process of untangling from identities built around doing and productivity. Elizabeth brings her fierce and tender wisdom as a sacred embodiment teacher, while Elisha shares her powerful presence as an oracle and somatic guide. There’s depth, there’s laughter, and there’s truth. This is a conversation for anyone moving through change, reclaiming their power, and remembering who they truly are. Find the Mystical Aunties podcast here...  On Instagram On Spotify On Apple Podcasts

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• Plant Consciousness & Psilocybin

  In this episode, I’m sharing how working with psilocybin mushrooms helped me regulate my nervous system and rewire my brain. I’ve always had a deep connection with plants, and after years of avoiding mind-altering plant medicine, I recently felt the call to explore mushrooms. The journey was transformative, but not in the way I expected. The visions weren’t out of the ordinary for me, but the real change came from how it helped me rewire my brain and nervous system, especially around a relationship I had been healing. It wasn’t about the visions—it was about creating new patterns and healing on a deeper level.

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• Ordinary Mysticism with Mirabai Starr

  In this conversation, Mirabai Starr discusses her journey as a poet and spiritual teacher, exploring the intersections of writing, spirituality, and motherhood. She reflects on the transformative power of grief, the importance of community, and the evolving nature of spiritual practices. Mirabai emphasizes the significance of integrating spirituality into daily life and the role of love and resistance in the face of societal challenges.   Discover her new book Ordinary Mysticism, an exploration of finding the extraordinary in the everyday. Join Holy Lament, an ongoing community grief journey through the Landscape of Loss.  

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• The Black Madonna with Christena Cleveland

  In this episode, I speak with Christena Cleveland about her journey with the Black Madonna. We explored her deep connection to this powerful figure, touching on themes of spirituality, resistance, and the nurturing power of the divine feminine. Christena shared her insights on how the Black Madonna serves as a symbol of empowerment, especially for marginalized communities. We also delved into the importance of prayer, the cosmic and earthly nature of the divine feminine, and the collective strength found in community. Christena offered a beautiful perspective on how we can all connect with the Black Madonna and the transformative healing that can unfold when we come together.   Discover her book God is a Black Woman; The Center for Justice and Renewal; and more, including FREE resources.    

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