Shapeshifter

#21 - Beans and the great unlonely table

Caro Gomez Episode 21

What if food was more than nourishment—what if it was a language of belonging? In this heartfelt episode of Shapeshifter, I share a story about beans, grief, and the tenderness of loneliness—woven together in a conversation that’s part memory, part ritual, and part invitation to see your own table in a new light.

Join me as we explore:

  • Ancestral Language of Food: How cooking—no matter how simple—can awaken memories and reconnect us to those who came before.
  • The Ache of Loneliness: Reflections on the quiet sadness we carry and how moth energy reminds us to honour it, not fix it.
  • Beans as Portal: The magic of gathering around a pot of beans, where honesty and shared stories nourish more than just the body.
  • The Hummingbird and the Moth: How joy and grief can coexist at the table and why tending both is essential.
  • The Power of Gathering: Creating spaces that honour our ancestors, feed our communities, and remind us that we are never alone.

If you’ve ever felt the pull of a memory in the kitchen, the ache of loneliness at the dinner table, or the quiet knowing that the ancestors are always near, this episode is for you.

Coming soon: Ancestral Awakening, my most honest and transformative offering yet, opens this September. If you’re ready to go deep into your lineage, roots, and ancestral memory—there’s a spot for you in the circle. 

Join the waitlist for Ancestral Awakening 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

It’s here!!! The Joy Witch Cacao is now available to buy, from El Salvador to the world!

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