Epi 24: “The Magic of Earth: Grounding, Growth, and Sacred Reciprocity | Part 1 of the Elements Series”

On The Rebel Clinicians Podcast continues its 4-part series on the Elements with Part 1: Earth--an exploration of grounding, belonging, and the sacred relationship between body, spirit, and the land we stand on.

In this thoughtful and personal conversation, hosts Alex Runolfson and John Cottrell reflect on how the element of Earth shows up in clinical work, yoga, spirituality, and everyday life. From planting seeds of intention to honoring ancient traditions, they share personal stories, rituals, and practices that draw on Earth as a powerful force of nourishment, transformation, and stability.

Alex recounts a life-changing Earth burial ceremony rooted in the Dagara tradition, while John shares his yoga-based grounding techniques and insights into the Hindu goddess Kali as a fierce yet compassionate force of renewal. Together, they explore how clinicians and healers can weave Earth energy into their spaces and sessions--through physical rituals, symbolic gestures, or simply tending to a plant on the windowsill.

This episode also includes a guided Earth meditation to help you transform stuck energy and reconnect to what supports you.

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