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Snake Priestess Podcast
Hosted by Rebecca Cavender · EN
Join Rebecca to explore the world of snake priestessing and snake medicine.
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Episode 20: Descent Is Initiation: From Rupture to Revelation with Stella Stathi
Jul 3001:11:37Tap to summarizeIn this soul-stirring episode, I welcome Jungian/Somatic therapist and midlife transitions guide, Stella Stathi. Get ready for a beautiful, mythopoetic episode into a profound exploration into the transformational cycles of descent, death, and rebirth. Together, we unravel: How archetypal astrology reveals the soul's deeper patterns and initiatory seasons The link between Pluto transits, soul death, and identity dissolution Why descent into the "underworld" is not pathology—but sacred necessity How creativity and expression become a bridge between the unconscious and conscious The difference between change and transformation The feminine mysteries of grief, embodiment, and returning from the abyss ✨ Subscribe, leave a review, and share this with someone walking the sacred erotic path. ✨ This conversation is a deeply embodied invitation to trust the wild intelligence of your soul's timing—especially when everything seems to be falling apart. Whether you're in the midst of a dark night, navigating loss, or feeling the stirrings of reinvention, this episode offers mythic, psychological, and astrological insight into the power of cyclical becoming. Stella shares: How rupture and collapse carry sacred wisdom Why descent is not pathology, but an initiation of the soul The archetypal patterns of feminine transformation through loss, grief, and identity death How astrology and myth can reframe breakdown as breakthrough The difference between the soul's rhythm and modern productivity The sacred power of the "pause" between death and rebirth This episode is a balm for those walking through uncertainty, grief, or dismantling. A reminder that your unraveling may be the very place where revelation begins. 🦂 Connect with Stella Stathi: stellastathi.com The yellowing therapist - instagram Connect with Rebecca Cavender Website Instagram Free Snake Goddess eBook: get it here Come back in 2 weeks for another enlightening conversation on the Snake Priestess Podcast, as we continue to explore the intersections of embodiment, spirituality, and personal growth. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to help others find the podcast. Thank you for listening!
Transcribe →Episode 19: She Who Sheds: The Power of Change, the Grace of Rebirth with Noelle Chorney
Jun 1800:51:52Tap to summarizeIn this transformative episode, Rebecca Cavender welcomes Noelle Chorney, an edgewalker, changemaker, and storyteller, to discuss the wisdom of snake medicine and its connection to life, death, and continuous transformation. This is a powerful conversation on snake medicine, navigating uncertainty, and reclaiming your truth in the in-between. Noelle shares her journey as a catalyst for change and how she helps people and organizations navigate transitions by embracing the inevitable shifts in life. From shedding old layers and embracing radical trust to exploring the liminal spaces of life, Noelle offers insights on how snake medicine guides us through personal and collective evolution. Through powerful metaphors of the snake's natural shedding process, she invites us to let go of what no longer serves us, embrace discomfort, and trust the transformative cycles of life. ✨ Listen Now & Embrace the Cycles of Transformation Key Highlights: The Medicine of Change: Noelle reflects on how snake medicine teaches us to embrace change as a constant and inevitable part of life. She shares her experiences in helping individuals and organizations navigate transitions, including how to overcome the fear of change and move forward into growth. Embracing the Unknown: As a changemaker, Noelle is comfortable in the liminal spaces between transitions, where uncertainty and transformation unfold. She discusses how snake medicine teaches us to trust the unknown and find strength in moments of discomfort. Radical Trust in Transformation: Noelle speaks about the importance of radical trust, especially when moving through periods of personal or professional change. She explains how trust in the process allows for growth and helps us navigate challenging moments. The Cocoon and Rebirth: The metaphor of the cocoon is explored as a symbol of shedding old identities and evolving into new forms. Noelle describes her process of helping others embrace this "messy" transformation, where things fall apart to make space for new growth. The Power of Ancestral Healing: Noelle shares her personal experience with ancestral healing and how it connects to snake medicine. She emphasizes the importance of restoring balance with the land and reconnecting to our lineages, understanding that healing is about shedding layers of harm imposed by dominant systems. Wisdom from Snake Medicine: Snake medicine reminds us that transformation is a natural and sacred process. By shedding what no longer serves us, we create space for new growth, healing, and life-affirming experiences. Through radical trust and embracing discomfort, we can move through change with grace and confidence. ✨ Listen Now & Embrace the Cycles of Transformation ABOUT NOELLE Noelle Chorney straddles the worlds of the seen and the unseen, working as a content strategist and consultant while also being deeply connected to shamanic realms and committed to being in service to the world in whatever ways she is called. She often finds herself in liminal realms, working between established disciplines, weaving connections and bringing change wherever she travels – as a professional consultant, a food writer and culinary judge, and a shamanic practitioner who is remembering her priestess lineage. 🔗 Connect with Noelle Chorney: www.noellechorney.com www.arianrhodstower.com Instagram @kitchenamazon Connect with Rebecca Cavender Website Instagram Free Snake Goddess eBook: get it here Come back in 2 weeks for another enlightening conversation on the Snake Priestess Podcast, as we continue to explore the intersections of embodiment, spirituality, and personal growth. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to help others find the podcast. Thank you for listening!
Transcribe →Episode 18: Navigating Sensitivity: Wildly Sensitive, Deeply Attuned with Rebecca Cavender
Jun 4, 202501:02:22Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Snake Priestess Podcast, I speak directly to the wildly sensitive, the energetically porous, and those who feel everything—seen and unseen. Drawn from a deeply personal message first shared with initiates in Voluptuous Ecstasy, this episode offers soothing insight and practical tools for empaths, neurodivergent folks, and priestesses navigating energetic overwhelm. Learn how to set serpentine boundaries, tend to your nervous system with sacred breath, and listen to the wild wisdom of your body as an oracle. This is about honoring our energy through attunement. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform. Mentions in this episode: What "wildly sensitive" really means Snake breath & grounding through the staff Navigating the "fire in the spine" signal Energetic hygiene & sovereign field practices Permission & energetic consent Connect with Rebecca Cavender Website Instagram Free Snake Goddess eBook: get it here Come back in 2 weeks for another enlightening conversation on the Snake Priestess Podcast, as we continue to explore the intersections of embodiment, spirituality, and personal growth. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to help others find the podcast. Thank you for listening!
Transcribe →Episode 17: Snake Medicine & Grandmother Corn: Remembering What Was Never Lost with Cristy Benitez Allen
May 21, 202501:09:25Tap to summarizeSnake Medicine & Grandmother Corn: Remembering What Was Never Lost In this soul-stirring episode, Cristy joins us for a powerful journey through ancestral memory, intergenerational healing, and the living intelligence of Snake and Grandmother Corn. Through stories rooted in land, lineage, loss, and sensuality, Cristy reveals how snake medicine—once feared and misunderstood—guides us back to wholeness. She shares vivid dreams, sacred ceremonies, and a deepening relationship with her grandmother's spirit and ancestral corn. This is a conversation about shedding skins, planting seeds, and remembering what was never truly lost. It's been such a pleasure to have her on this episode, as she's also one of the initiates on the Snake Priestess Path that I guide... In this episode, we explore: A radiant snake dream and its connection to voice, womb, and trauma healing Reclaiming sensuality from cultural repression and religious shame Ancestral memory and the reweaving of grandmother wisdom Chicomecóatl, Grandmother Corn, and the spirit of sustenance Blood offerings and the sacred act of returning to the land The role of regenerative farming and seed stewardship in spiritual healing What it means to live in reverence—even in the city 🧬 Cristy's story reminds us that the land remembers. That the body knows. And that love, when rooted in ritual and presence, can reach across generations. 🎧 Listen now to feel the snake stir, the corn grow, and the ancestors rise. Connect with Rebecca Cavender Website Instagram Free Snake Goddess eBook: get it here Guest: Cristy Benitez Allen Website Instagram Come back in 2 weeks for another enlightening conversation on the Snake Priestess Podcast, as we continue to explore the intersections of embodiment, spirituality, and personal growth. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to help others find the podcast. Thank you for listening!
Transcribe →Episode 16: Snake Medicine in Systems: Sovereignty, Ancestry & Sacred Power with Elsa Alegria
May 7, 202500:53:22Tap to summarizeIn this deeply grounded and heart-opening episode of the Snake Priestess Podcast, your host Rebecca Cavender is joined by sacred feminine guide, spiritual mentor, and modern-day priestess Elsa Alegria. Elsa brings her powerful voice and wisdom to a soul-filled conversation on how we navigate power, family dynamics, systems of dominance, and reconnection with the land through the lens of snake medicine. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite platform. Together, we explore: How snake medicine helps us shift and dissolve internalized patriarchy The importance of re-rooting into land, ancestry, and body How personal sovereignty transforms systemic oppression Grounding into everyday sacredness—from food to family Elsa's powerful story of reclaiming her voice and lineage in a patriarchal family system What it truly means to embody "power with" instead of "power over" Whether you're dismantling old stories, healing generational trauma, or cultivating deeper connection with the earth—this episode is here to affirm your sacred path. 💫 "The sacredness of life is available in every moment. The snake teaches us to ground, connect, and embody our truth." Mentioned in This Episode: Toltec wisdom & the Four Agreements Living in reciprocity with the land Sacred activism through everyday choices (from grocery stores to family systems) Healing through food, farming, and reconnecting with the cycles of nature Connect with Rebecca Cavender Website Instagram Free Snake Goddess eBook: get it here Connect with Elsa Alegria Website Instagram Come back in 2 weeks for another enlightening conversation on the Snake Priestess Podcast, as we continue to explore the intersections of embodiment, spirituality, and personal growth. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to help others find the podcast. Thank you for listening!
Transcribe →Episode 15: The Serpent's Wisdom: Grief, Death & Sacred Endings with Damascena Tanis
Apr 23, 202501:01:54Tap to summarizeWelcome back to the Snake Priestess Podcast, where we meet with serpentine wisdom keepers to explore the deeper mysteries of snake medicine. In this episode, I sit down with the deeply soulful astrologer, priestess, and oracle Damascena Tanis. Together, we weave a powerful conversation around grief, endings, snake medicine, Venus cycles, and the ancient oracular path. Damascena shares her personal story of loss and the profound teachings that emerged through her journey as a mother, astrologer, and spiritual guide. 🎧 Listen Now to Discover How Snake Medicine Can Help You With Grief, Death, and Sacred Endings This episode delves into: The sacred relationship between Venus and the serpent Astrology as a tool for alchemical transformation The importance of conscious endings and death rituals The lost art of grief and how it connects us to our power Reclaiming the oracular feminine and remembering ancient wisdom Trust, approval, and surrender as spiritual practices If you enjoy this podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe to help others find it! We also explore the ancient connections between bees, oracles, and the serpent, and how these archetypes support us in embodying deep feminine leadership, inner knowing, and transformation. This is a moving and potent episode full of depth, tears, sacred truths, and love. May the serpent kiss you. May you hear her. May she reverberate within. Mentioned in this episode: The Venus cycle and priestess initiations Egyptian and Cretan oracular traditions Death doulas and conscious death practices Cassandra archetype and the silencing of women's inner truth Trusting endings as sacred thresholds Connect with Rebecca Cavender Website Instagram Free Snake Goddess eBook: get it here Connect with Damascena Tanis Website Instagram Facebook Come back in 2 weeks for another enlightening conversation on the Snake Priestess Podcast, as we continue to explore the intersections of embodiment, spirituality, and personal growth. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to help others find the podcast. Thank you for listening!
Transcribe →Episode 14: From Abuse to Liberation: The Power of Snake Medicine in Healing the Body with Rebecca Cavender
Apr 9, 202500:44:01Tap to summarizeIn this raw and transformative episode, Rebecca Cavender shares her powerful journey of overcoming abuse, reclaiming her body, and discovering the healing power of "snake medicine." From enduring psychological and physical control in a past relationship to undergoing weight loss surgery under coercion (which she eventually got reversed), Rebecca reveals how body shaming and manipulation shaped her life—only to realize the true issue was the systematic control over her mind, body, and spirit. 🎧 Listen Now to Discover How Snake Medicine Can Help You Reclaim Your Power and Heal From Within! Through vivid dreams of snakes—symbols of wisdom, healing, and rebirth—Rebecca awakens to a new sense of self, tapping into ancestral wisdom and experiencing a profound sexual and spiritual reawakening. She connects the snake's symbolism to ancient healing practices, teaching how snake medicine can help dissolve dominance and empower us to reclaim our bodies and identities. Rebecca offers practical advice for healing and transformation, encouraging listeners to honor their bodies and embrace change. This episode is a call to question the systems that shape us and reconnect with the wisdom of the earth. If you enjoy this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to help others find the podcast. Key Takeaways: Healing from Manipulation: Rebecca shares her personal experience of being controlled and manipulated by an abusive partner, detailing the toxic dynamics around body image and weight. Snake Medicine as Liberation: Discover how the symbolism of snakes guided Rebecca to freedom, representing wisdom, healing, and the destruction of harmful systems. The Power of Dreams: Rebecca explains how her vivid dreams about snakes symbolized her awakening to a deeper connection with herself and the land. Body Reclamation: Learn practical techniques for cultivating self-love and body gratitude to overcome shame and dominance in your life. Ancient Healing Practices: Explore how snake symbolism has been integral to healing traditions around the world, particularly for women. Embracing Change and Transformation: Understand how embracing the cyclical nature of life can lead to profound personal transformation. Episode Highlights: 00:30-02:30 – Introduction to Rebecca's Journey Rebecca introduces her personal story of overcoming abuse and the deep emotional and psychological challenges she faced in a controlling past relationship. 02:30-05:30 – The Psychological Control & Body Shaming Rebecca discusses how manipulation, body shaming, and societal pressures led her to undergo weight loss surgery and join weight loss programs against her will, revealing the true issue was the control over her mind and spirit. 05:30-08:30 – Snake Medicine Awakening Rebecca begins to share her dreams of snakes—symbols of wisdom, healing, and rebirth—and how these dreams awakened her to her own spiritual and sexual reawakening. 08:30-11:00 – The Connection to Ancestral Wisdom She delves into the ancient symbolism of the snake in healing practices and its role in empowering women. Rebecca connects this wisdom to her own journey of reclaiming her body and self-identity. 11:00-14:30 – Sexual and Spiritual Reawakening Rebecca opens up about the profound sexual and spiritual shifts she experienced as part of her healing, reclaiming control over her body and emotions. 14:30-16:30 – Reclaiming Power Through Self-Love Rebecca reflects on the importance of self-love, how it became a key part of her healing process, and the empowering journey of embracing her true self. 16:30-19:30 – Practical Tips for Healing Rebecca shares practical advice on how listeners can reconnect with their own bodies, honor their healing process, and embrace their personal transformation. 19:30-20:30 – Encouraging listeners to respect their bodies, embrace change, and challenge societal systems that create dominance and control. 24:50-29:44 – Details of the psychological and emotional abuse Rebecca faced in her relationship, including forced body manipulation and weight loss surgery. 29:50-33:00 – Rebecca reflects on how she began to connect with the wild, primal energy of snakes through dreams and inner awakening, including her her spiritual and sexual reawakening and how it led to her reclaiming power and self-love. 33:15-38:00 – A deeper look at the symbolism of snakes and their historical role as healers in ancient cultures, particularly in relation to women. 39:28-42:00 – The episode concludes with a powerful meditation on honoring the body, asking before taking, and the importance of gratitude for the body's wisdom. Connect with Rebecca Cavender Website Instagram Free Snake Goddess eBook: get it here Recommended Resources: Book: Women is Healer by Jean Atchenberg Practice: Daily body gratitude—take time each day to thank your body for its resilience and miraculous systems. Snake Medicine Course: Learn more about Snake Medicine and how it can help you reclaim your wild energy in Rebecca's year-long program, Voluptuous Ecstasy. Join us in 2 weeks for another enlightening conversation on the Snake Priestess Podcast, as we continue to explore the intersections of embodiment, spirituality, and personal growth. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to help others find the podcast. Thank you for listening!
Transcribe →Episode 13: Paradox of Life, Death, and the Snake Medicine with Devaiya Ra
Mar 26, 202500:53:40Tap to summarizeIn this deeply reflective episode, Rebecca Cavender and Devaiya Ra explore the two undeniable truths of life: birth and death. From there, they delve into the paradoxes that define human existence—our constant cycle of living, dying, and being reborn with each breath we take. They discuss the role of the nervous system in navigating this constant transformation and how we can learn to honor it rather than fear it. Devaiya introduces the concept of "snake medicine," which symbolizes the power of digestion and transformation—how we can "consume" life's challenges (like the "rat race"), extract wisdom, and release what no longer serves us, returning it to the earth for regeneration. They also explore the notion of privilege, especially in the context of the modern, digital age. With constant stimulation and over-consumption, many are disconnected from appreciating the simple, yet profound resources that sustain us—such as water and the natural world. Devaiya challenges listeners to ask, "Why do I do what I do?" and to consider how their actions serve both themselves and the planet. Rebecca and Devaiya emphasize that the spiritual journey is not about transcending or escaping humanity, but about coming home to ourselves. The conversation ends with an invitation to embrace life with gratitude and reverence, allowing us to better appreciate our interconnection with the earth and the people around us. Key Themes & Insights: Embodiment of Land & Ancestors Living Between Worlds The Power of Pause & Integration The Rat Race & Snake Medicine Decolonizing Work & Leadership Liberating the Nervous System Cyclical Wisdom and Snake Medicine The Paradox of Life, Death, and Rebirth The Paradox of Shadow & Light Privilege, Gratitude, and the Spiritual Path Coming Home to Yourself Key Takeaways: Life is a constant cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, felt with every breath. Our nervous system's sensitivity is not a weakness but a source of deep connection and wisdom. Snake medicine teaches us to consume, digest, and release the cycles of life, nourishing ourselves and the earth. In a world of privilege, we must learn to appreciate what we have and use our resources mindfully. The spiritual path is about embracing our humanity, not escaping it—coming home to ourselves and our interconnectedness with all beings. Listen to the full episode for a powerful conversation that invites listeners to reflect on the deeper aspects of being human. Quotes from the Episode: "Life is in seasons, and the more we live in the go-go, the less connected we are to those cycles." – Rebecca Cavender "What would happen if we liberated our nervous system?" – Devaiya Ra "The primary goal on this planet is to come home to ourselves." – Devaiya Ra "No matter how hard we try to quantify what it means to be human... it will always come back to creating a circle, or an infinity loop." – Devaiya Ra "Through love, we give ourselves permission to appreciate life." – Devaiya Ra "The two absolute truths of life are that we are born and we will die. The moment we are born, we start to die." – Rebecca Cavender Connect with Devaiya Ra Website Instagram Connect with Rebecca Cavender Website Instagram Free Snake Goddess eBook: get it here Join us in 2 weeks for another enlightening conversation on the Snake Priestess Podcast, as we continue to explore the intersections of embodiment, spirituality, and personal growth. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe to help others find the podcast. Thank you for listening!
Transcribe →Episode 12: Shedding Shame - Embrace Your Body with Rebecca Cavender
Mar 12, 202500:36:24Tap to summarizeWelcome back back! This is our third episode of season 2. Let's talk about our bodies. There's nothing more personal than this relationship. While for most of us, there's a complex process in embracing our bodies as they are, this is where we can come to a sense of freedom. In this episode, I share deeply personal stories about being a fat woman and overcoming body image/body shame that was mostly internalized messaging from others' projections--including society! (You also get to hear a story about a boudoir photography session I had last year & some of the surprising - and not so surprising - reactions I received. I mean, how DARE a big woman show her skin, right? haha) But beyond my personal story, I weave together how bodies have become objects of public judgment and consumption. Through the lens of "snake medicine," a metaphor for spiritual and personal healing, I share how reconnecting with the land and our ancestors can help us reclaim our bodies and shed the shame we carry. We'll delve into why it's important to listen to our bodies (without judgment) and protect ourselves from external opinions, creating boundaries that prevent societal projections from penetrating us. hey emphasize that reclaiming our bodies as radiant and sacred involves dissolving shame and deeply connecting with ourselves and the earth. Using nature as a metaphor, the speaker reminds us that just as mountains, rivers, and valleys do not judge their form, we should not either. Change is natural, and our bodies, too, can evolve without shame. Finally, the speaker encourages listeners to take time for deep reflection and to honor their bodies for the beautiful, miraculous vessels they are. They urge everyone to feel the intimacy of breathing, connect with the sensuousness of their bodies, and embrace their natural evolution without shame. Through self-reflection, setting boundaries, and reconnecting with the earth, the speaker hopes listeners can create a loving, grounded relationship with their bodies, free from judgment. Let's go deep into... Body image and societal pressures affect everyone ... but there's a way we can heal this (listen in to find out how) How we can reclaim the radiance of our holy bodies just as they are Why nature is key to body neutrality Throw away binaries & polarities - life is complex! It's possible to have a neutral or loving relationship with your body while desiring change The need to normalize ALL BODIES & what this has to do with snake medicine Join me for a powerful conversation on embracing your body, healing from shame, and reconnecting with your true self. Connect with Rebecca: Website: https://rebeccacavender.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.a.cavender/ Free Snake Goddess eBook: get it here
Transcribe →Episode 11: The Sacred Balance of Snake Medicine with Autumn Skye
Feb 26, 202500:52:17Tap to summarizeIn this deeply reflective, timely, and enriching conversation, artist and intuitive Autumn Skye, joins host Rebecca Cavender of the Snake Priestess Podcast to explore the profound wisdom of snake medicine and its relevance in today's world. They discuss themes of trust, discernment, sensitivity, and the transformative power of the snake, diving into its symbolism and how it informs both personal and creative journeys. Through their dialogue, Autumn shares her insights on balancing the feminine's light and dark aspects, the earth's and animal spirits' lessons, and how staying attuned to subtle energies can guide us toward greater authenticity and resilience. We also explore how snake medicine teaches us to find balance through movement and adaptability—even when there's tension to stay true to ourselves while remaining open to the world around us. Key Points About Snake Medicine: How snake medicine encourages us to embrace fluidity & adaptability, teaching us to find balance through movement Like snake, sensitivity can guide us without overwhelming us, helping us stay attuned to subtle shifts Why it's important to be grounded, yet flexible How snake medicine teaches us discernment—how to trust our intuition & make decisions, all while staying present with life's mystery How snake can help us navigate sensitivity without emotional reactivity—especially in chaotic times Ways snake teaches us to remain grounded while embracing transformation & change Animal wisdom, especially from the snake, can support personal & collective healing during challenging times—Autumn share her connection with other animal spirits, like bear and raven, which offer unique lessons in rest, protection, and higher perspective Closing the conversation, Autumn encourages us to make clear, intentional decisions, move with purpose, and find joy in the process—because every action, big or small, ripples out into the world. Resources and Links: Autumn Skye's Website Follow Autumn on Instagram: @autumnskyeart Mary Oliver's Wild Geese (Poem Reference) Connect with Rebecca: Website: https://rebeccacavender.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca.a.cavender/ Free Snake Goddess eBook: get it here
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