Shapeshifter
SHAPESHIFTER, is about celebrating the magic of all the parts of you.
Imagine what it would feel like to not have to chop yourself into tiny bits to fit into these predetermined boxes, imposed by society, culture, your family and even yourself?
Imagine a world where you are allowed, in fact, cheered on to explore all your different interests, desires and passions in a way that feels like water flowing through a river - yes, there will be branches along the way that might hit you in the face and want to throw you off course, but those river banks are solid AF. To guide you. To re-direct you.
And guess what?
You get to peek behind the veil whilst you’re at it. No more hiding your woo, yuk, let’s call it what it is. No more hiding your partnership with Spirit, here you learn how to dance and play with it.
Yeah, it’s unconventional, out of the box, audacious, bold, curious, weird even, but dear wild woman, so are you.
It’s time to flip the script and dive headfirst into the not-so comfy parts of life, and really embody your innate creative wisdom, build your business your way and call in your spiritual squad.
When these 3 things come together in song and play - ouuuuffffffff, that’s when your life becomes a wild ride that your future descendants will tell endless stories about.
That’s when your legacy is truly built.
Get out of that snug little bubble, it’s time to really live.
Shapeshifter
#18 - Ancestral Awakening: from spiritual orphanhood to ancestral belonging
In this powerful episode of Shapeshifter, we dive deep into the heart of ancestral awakening — an urgent and beautiful journey from feeling spiritually adrift to reconnecting with the wisdom of our ancestors. If you’ve ever felt that ache of disconnection or the longing to return to something deeper, this episode is for you.
We explore the idea of spiritual orphanhood, a term that beautifully captures the sense of loss many feel when there’s no tangible connection to their ancestral roots. This conversation is an invitation to step away from external spiritual seeking and begin the work of remembering — remembering the land, the rituals, the songs, and the people who came before us.
Through personal storytelling, ancestral wisdom, and embodied practices, this episode speaks to anyone who’s ever wondered where they truly belong. If you’ve ever felt the pull to dive deeper into your lineage, uncover your roots, or find a sense of home in the invisible threads of your ancestry — this is your invitation to join the journey.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- The powerful journey of moving from spiritual orphanhood to a deep sense of ancestral belonging
- Why so many are drawn to external traditions (South East Asia, Africa, South America) and how that can sometimes distract from the rich wisdom in our own bloodlines
- The deep ache of not belonging and how that feeling of longing is actually a sign of remembering
- The wisdom of the land and how ancestral lines in the British Isles — and beyond — were violently severed and yet are waiting to be reawakened
- How we can start working with the body as a vessel of memory to build rituals and altars to reconnect with our ancestors
- Personal stories of how remembering our lineage can transform our relationship with the world around us
- How Ancestral Awakening is a living work of art, requiring communal engagement and reverence for the process, not perfection
Join the Ancestral Awakening journey:
If something in this conversation stirred something deep inside you, you might be ready to take the next step toward your own ancestral remembering. Ancestral Awakening begins in September is a space for spiritual orphans to come home — a sacred journey that goes beyond timelines and limits.
Join the waitlist for Ancestral Awakening here
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Franca's work – A special thank you to Franca, whose clarity, insight and oracle magic sparked the term “spiritual orphanhood”. Check out her work here
- DREAMSCAPE aka the coolest cacao gathering ever – we’ll next commune with abuelita cacao during the summer solstice on the 21st June, book your spot here
This episode is more than just words, this invitation is a LIVING WORK OF ART —to feel the pull, the ache, and the remembrance of your own roots. Your ancestors are waiting for you to remember them. And you already know the way back.
Let’s walk this path of remembrance together.
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