Welcome. Today’s exploration is about spiritual freedom, storytelling, and finding truth within oneself. The journey of understanding one's own spirituality can be both challenging and empowering, as we unravel what religiosity means and the boundaries that it sometimes crosses.

Religiosity often brings with it the imposition of belief systems. What boundaries are crossed when one insists their spiritual path is the only way? Empowered choice is our birthright, but others' belief impositions cloud our heart’s deity. Herein lies the essence of volition, or the power of using our will, in spiritual journeys.

When trusted figures, such as a therapist, bypass personal agency, it reflects a broader sickness of spiritual colonization. This is important to name and challenge respectfully.

Comments and open dialogue from this tender place are welcome. May this invocation bring you peace, nurtured by the divine force residing within each of our hearts. Much love to all.

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The New Year: Desire for Freedom and Fulfillment

This episode marks a threshold—a bridge into the next season (our 3rd) of The Wild Temple Podcast.

Here, Brooke reflects in a solocast, on the transition from a year devoted to Dharma—structure, coherence, and sacred technologies—into a new season centered on Desire. In the Tantric tradition, desire is not something to overcome or supress, but a living intelligence that, when understood, becomes a path toward freedom (mukti) and fulfillment (bhukti).

Drawing from Tantra and lived practice, this episode explores:

• Desire as a generative force that moves through a dharmic life
• The relationship between bhukti (enjoyment, participation in life) and mukti (liberation, freedom)
• How desire matures when guided by vimarśa—reflective wisdom and clear seeing
• Why this New Year moment invites orientation along with resolution
• How desire can support self-mastery, clarity, and conscious direction when held with discernment

This is an episode that offers a contemplative entry into a season where desire is approached as a teacher, a current, and a companion on the path of dharmic living.

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If our Wild Temple podcast resonates with you... please follow, leave a comment on your listening platform, or share it with others who may benefit. This helps our work grow and reach those who need it!

And if you want to learn more about our international offerings at The Wild Temple School of Yoga and Herbal Wisdom - please visit www.thewildtemple.com. And we are on Instagram (and Facebook) @thewildtemple.

When you sign up for our newsletter at www.thewildtemple.com you will receive seasonal recipes, herbal inspiration, and first access to our upcoming events, retreats, and special teachings.

Each letter we send is a love offering—woven with insights from our Tantric Yoga teachings, designed to nourish your heart, align your rhythms, and awaken your inner Sage.

Come be part of the living practice. xobrooke Director of The Wild Temple School

As we step into the new era of 2026, we are invited to delve deep into the realms of Vedic astrology and the teachings that guide us towards understanding our true essence. In this episode, Brooke speaks with Sara of SaraVedicSoul.com and together they explore how the celestial influences can empower individuals to live more consciously and align with their unique dharmic path.

Vedic astrology provides a map to the unseen realms of life. As Sara eloquently explains, it offers insight into the cycles upon cycles of time that influence our lives beyond a single lifespan. By understanding these astrological forces, we gain a powerful tool to navigate our dharma and karma, ultimately leading to a more fulfilled existence.

This episode is a reminder of the profound interconnectedness between our spiritual practices and the celestial patterns that guide us. By embracing the teachings of Vedic astrology, we unlock doors to our past, present, and future, weaving a tapestry of awareness that extends beyond the stars.

As we look to 2026 with anticipation, let us carry forward the wisdom of our lineage, the peace of self-awareness, and the courage to chart new paths in the light of dharma. Here’s to an extraordinary year of exploration, reflection, and growth.

Connect with Sara via her website at https://www.saravedicsoul.com/

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Come be part of the living practice. xobrooke Director of The Wild Temple School

In this episode, we explore what happens when truth is suppressed and desire is smothered… and how Shakti rises in ten fierce directions to reclaim her power. This myth is a map of what happens inside each of us when the feminine is silenced, when desire is suppressed and the importance now of finally saying: “no more.”

From Shiva’s retreat into grief, to Sati’s self-immolation, to the falling of the Goddess’ yoni in Assam — this story reveals the spiritual and psychological roots of awakening, shadow work, and the return to our deepest dharma.

Brooke also shares reflections from recent time in Kamakhya — the cave, the water, the pulse of the land — and what it stirred in her own heart.

This is a sensorial, embodied entry point into the heart of Shakta Tantra and a reminder that every true path of awakening begins in the body, in honesty, and in the places where we have not yet dared to feel.

This episode is for anyone drawn to the Divine Feminine, shadow work, the origins of Tantra, or the fierce grace of the Goddess who rises from the ashes of our own suppression.

Please stay strong in your self care practices, and live YOU big. Share, follow and leave us a comment to help us make this podcast the best it can be.

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Books by Linda Johnson: Daughters of the Goddess; The Living Goddess

Gratitude to author and religious scholar Tova Olsson, for her beautiful interpretations of the story of Sati and Sīva, that enabled me more insight for its heartful retelling. https://saraswati-studies.teachable.com

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In this episode of The Wild Temple podcast, we take a evocative journey into the heart of sacred practice, Brooke shares an interview with Mary, a deeply intuitive hypnotherapist steeped in the subtle arts of energetics. Streaming from the lush, humming landscape of Assam, India, Brooke opens the episode with a tapestry of sensory impressions - verdant green, ancient stories carried on the wind, and the grounding pulse of the earth beneath her feet.

From this mystical threshold, the conversation unfolds into the essence of Tantra not as it is often miscast in modern culture, but as a profound science of energy, vitality, and conscious embodiment. Together, Brooke and Mary peel back layers of misunderstanding to reveal Tantra’s true heart: a path of awareness that honors the life force moving through all things.

💠 In This Episode, We Explore:

• The true nature of Tantra as an energetic tradition rooted in presence, reverence, and the cultivation of life force
• How Tantra weaves seamlessly with yoga and herbalism, offering a holistic, earth-based approach to wellness
• The role of diet, ritual, and alignment with nature in sustaining vitality and spiritual clarity
• The importance of ethical space-holding in healing arts and spiritual communities
• Women’s empowerment and reclamation, and the sacred journey back into personal sovereignty
• The art of living mystically in the everyday, where spirituality becomes a lived, breathing experience

Throughout the discussion, Brooke shares wisdom from both ancient lineage and lived experience. She invites us to soften, to listen, and to engage with the world in a way that honors our inner rhythms and the natural world as teacher.

💠 Connect with Mary and Earth & Star Spiritual Wellness Center:

• Website
• YouTube

🌸 A Reminder from the Wild Temple:
True vitality is not something to chase; it is something to remember. It rises naturally when we harmonize with our bodies, our environment, and the sacred energies that permeate all existence.

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Each letter we send is a love offering—woven with insights from our Tantric Yoga teachings, designed to nourish your heart, align your rhythms, and awaken your inner Sage.

Come be part of the living practice. xobrooke Director of The Wild Temple School

Episode Summary: “Believing in What You Love” — The Rose, the Thorn, and the Power of Sacred Technologies

In this Full Moon reflection, Brooke invites you into believing in what you love—and loving what you do..even when it challenges you. From the joy of creating her new Twilight Studio to the honest exhaustion that surfaced an old trauma response, she shares how sacred technologies like Tantra, mantra, Ayurveda, and plant wisdom guided her back into alignment and self-trust.

Through stories of mantra as medicine, Goldenrod’s dharmic purpose, and the nervous system as a bridge for healing, Brooke reveals how true growth arises from both beauty and difficulty—the rose and the thorn.

This episode speaks to sensitive, purposeful people who are learning to lead from active, empowered lives-- not activated and dysregulated living. It offers a grounded reminder that belief, devotion, and nervous system awareness are essentials for sustainable awakening, entrepenurial mojo and creative service.

Key Insights & Practices:

• Embrace Sacred Technologies – Use Tantra, Ayurveda, and plant medicine as tools for self-regulation, clarity, and spiritual growth.
• Live Dharmically – Align your daily choices with your deeper purpose, integrating love, service, and authenticity.
• Honor the Nervous System – Cultivate steadiness through breathwork, mantra, and mindful movement.
• Work with Nature’s Allies – Discover plant guides like Goldenrod to support emotional and energetic balance.
• Find Meaning in Contrast – Recognize beauty and difficulty as equally sacred teachers on the path.
• Awaken Awe – Approach life with reverence and curiosity, letting wonder fuel confidence and creativity.

By weaving these principles into daily life, we transform ordinary moments into acts of awareness, connection, and inspired living—rooted in purpose, guided by awe.

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Come be part of the living practice. xobrooke Director of The Wild Temple School

In a world where intangible factors such as ethical spaceholding are just as crucial as physical infrastructure, understanding how to create and inhabit these spaces has become vital. Whether in community circles or personal growth avenues, the significance of holding and seeking ethical spaces underlines our journey of self-mastery, resilience, and spiritual evolution.

Embracing ethical spaceholding with grace encourages evolution on every level – individually and collectively. Through conscious choices and informed discernment, we can forge paths grounded in authenticity and profound wisdom. Our evolution hinges on integrity and the web of connectedness that we've always been a part of.

✨ In this episode:

• Ethical Space and Community
• Challenges in Spiritual Communities
• The Importance of Ethical Space Holding
• Resonance vs. Dissonance in Self-Mastery
• Practical Advice for Ethical Space Holders
• Celestial Influences and Final Thoughts

If you desire to step into such transformative communities, stay informed about opportunities like the Sage Apprenticeship, dedicated to holding and nurturing ethical spaces. To learn more visit https://www.thewildtemple.com/

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A few days ago, I found myself overwhelmed and frozen by the demands of life. In that moment of stillness, I turned to what I knew best: nurturing my well-being through breath, body, and scent. This experience led me to an enlightening interview with Kaitlin Procknow, an experienced practitioner of Ayurveda, perfumery, and aromatics.

Kaitlin Procknow, a cherished collaborator and teacher, brings a wealth of knowledge in Ayurveda and as a clinical herbalist. Our discussion illuminated her journey from a student experimenting with essential oils to a seasoned practitioner who artfully combines Ayurveda, tantra, and perfumery. Kaitlin's approach to scent involves understanding the alchemical synergy between different aromas and harnessing them to craft personalized blends that resonate deeply with the user.

For those seeking to deepen their connection with themselves and the world, embracing the power of scent offers a transformative path to navigate life's turbulence with grace and mindfulness. Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of scent and its profound ability to bring us home to ourselves. Through conversations with masters like Kaitlin Procknow, we continue to unravel the mysteries of life and the stories our senses reveal.

For more about Kaitlin Procknow's work and practice, dive into the intriguing world of aroma in our upcoming sessions and teachings. Let the scents guide you on your journey to wholeness and empowerment.

🔑 Topics Explored:

• Discovering the Power of Scent
• The Alchemy of Scent and Breath
• From Overwhelm to Homecoming
• Kaitlin's Journey Through Scent
• Navigating Change with Seasonal Scents
• Alchemy and Scent: A Lifelong Resonance
• Embarking on a Scentful Journey

Connect with Kaitlin Procknow

Website https://www.enterawellnessco.com/

SoulFire https://www.enterawellnessco.com/12-week-1-1

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Come be part of the living practice. xobrooke Director of The Wild Temple School