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In this heartfelt episode of Conversations with Cacao, artist and intuitive healer Shaunda Gabink shares her transformative journey through Long COVID, exploring how cacao ceremonies, creative expression, and ancestral wisdom have been pivotal in her healing process.

We delve into:

• The role of cacao in emotional and physical healing

• Navigating the challenges of Long COVID with compassion

• Embracing creativity and intuition as tools for recovery

• Insights from Mayan cosmology and lucid dreaming

• The importance of community and storytelling in healing

Whether you're seeking solace, inspiration, or understanding, this episode offers a profound exploration of healing through connection and creativity.

⏳ Chapters 00:00 – Grounding into Presence 09:16 – Cacao Blessing and Intentions 12:54 – Journey with Cacao 18:40 – Creativity and Intuition 22:56 – The Artist of Life 30:48 – Mayan Cosmology and Cacao 33:15 – Tattoo Apprenticeship and Intuition 36:44 – Navigating Grief and Creativity 41:54 – The Cycles of Creativity 44:40 – Understanding Emotions and Healing 51:17 – The Journey Through Long COVID 58:47 – Finding Balance and Healing 01:01:44 – Intentional Creativity and Cacao Rituals 01:04:36 – Claiming Your Healing Journey 01:17:01 – Reprogramming the Body and Mind 01:20:32 – The Journey of Self-Compassion 01:22:17 – Meditation and Emotional Awareness 01:25:23 – The Power of Breath and Emotion 01:27:00 – Creativity and Intuition Unfolding 01:30:11 – Mythology and Personal Transformation 01:36:26 – The Healing Power of Dreams 01:48:13 – Connection and Community Through Cacao

🔗 Resources Mentioned in This Episode: 🧠 Jill Bolte Taylor – My Stroke of Insight (TED Talk) https://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_my_stroke_of_insight?language=en

📜 Dresden Codex & Mayan Wisdom https://www.wayeb.org/download/resources/dresden01.pdf https://chocolateclass.wordpress.com/tag/dresden-codex/

📚 Maya Culture & Spirituality https://oxomedia.net/ https://thefourpillars.net/ https://www.mayaukux.com/

🧘 Pema Chödrön Foundation https://pemachodronfoundation.org/

🎙️ Long COVID Podcast https://www.longcovidpodcast.com/

🌙 Charlie Morley – Lucid Dreaming https://www.charliemorley.com

📚 Rick Riordan – Percy Jackson Series 📖 Richard Adams – Watership Down

📬 Connect with Shaunda: kayroseshop@gmail.com

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