Explore every episode of the podcast Sacred Rite Podcast
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| 09. Growing Together with Carson Meyer: A Return to Sacred Birth and Motherhood | 11 Jul 2025 | 01:04:37 | |
In this powerful episode, Amber sits down with birth doula, mama circle facilitator, and author Carson Meyer to explore what it truly means to grow together — in birth, in motherhood, and in community. Carson shares insights from her new book Growing Together and her virtual circle series that support women in preparing for birth from a deeply embodied, intuitive place. Together, they unravel the complexities of the birth industrial complex, challenge modern assumptions around medicalized birth, and explore what’s possible when women choose home birth, free birth, and wise woman ways. This conversation also opens the portal to early motherhood — including the often-silent truths of breastfeeding beyond infancy, toddler weaning, and how to stay grounded in your own rhythm amidst the noise of modern parenting culture. Topics we cover in this episode:
Whether you're pregnant, postpartum, or walking the path of reclamation, this episode offers a gentle but radical remembering. Resources: Growing Together Book - Carson’s AMAZING book! https://www.nurture-neuroscience.com/ Gentle-Night Weaning with Carson Meyer Connect with us: Amber’s IG:@Sacred.rite Carson’s IG: @ccmeyer Podcast Music & Art: Satori Ki's IG: @satori_ki Album: The Passage Kate Graham's IG: @starkissedkate | |||
| 08. The Way of Tea: Returning to Love, Presence and the Dao | 26 Jun 2025 | 01:28:03 | |
In this heart-opening episode, tea guide Mina Lee shares the sacred art of Tea Ceremony as a path of love, presence, and connection to the Dao. Rooted in ancient Chinese tradition, Mina’s practice reminds us that tea is more than a drink—it is a living wisdom, a spiritual teacher, and a ritual of remembrance. We explore the deeper meaning of working with tea ceremonially, the importance of how tea is grown and processed, and why drinking the bud and the mature leaves matters—for our bodies and the earth. Mina’s story is one of devotion, slowness, and listening—and she gently shows us how tea can become a daily act of reverence. This episode is an invitation to meet the sacred in the simple. Pour a cup, take a breath, and join us. Resources: Awaken the Heart's Wisdom | Living Tea Serving Is Different From Helping And Fixing, by Rachel Naomi Remen Connect with us: Amber’s IG:@Sacred.rite Mina’s IG: Mina Lee (@minajlee88) • Podcast Music & Art: Satori Ki's IG: @satori_ki Album: The Passage Kate Graham's IG: @starkissedkate | |||
| 07. Sacred Soil & Wild Seeds: Regenerative Farming with Owen Lindsay | 11 Jun 2025 | 01:40:44 | |
In this episode of Sacred Rite, Amber Young welcomes Owen Lindsay — regenerative farmer, wild seed steward, and the gardener behind the herbal apothecary Mythic Medicine. Owen shares his journey into land-based living, the wisdom of hugelkultur, and the essential connection between soil minerals, plant vitality, and human health. We explore the power of wild seeds, the art of growing for medicine, and simple practices for tending the earth in reciprocal relationship. This is a nourishing conversation for anyone drawn to healing through land, lineage, and living soil. Topics include: Show Notes: Resources: Amber M Hill (@mythicmedicine) • Instagram photos and videos Medicine Stories | Podcast on Spotify Medicine Stories - Podcast - Apple Podcasts Connect with us: Amber’s IG:@Sacred.rite Owen’s IG: @strutsfreely Podcast Music & Art: Satori Ki's IG: @satori_ki Album: The Passage Kate Graham's IG: @starkissedkate | |||
| 05. Adorning the Body with Care: A Conversation on Conscious Clothing | 26 May 2025 | 01:22:43 | |
In this episode of the Sacred Rite Podcast, we sit down with Sparrow, the heart and hands behind Sparrow Clothing Company, a small-batch clothing brand rooted in ancestral wisdom, sustainability, and sacred slow fashion. Together, we explore what it means to make clothing with intention—from seed to stitch—and why the clothes we wear matter more than we think. We trace the journey of fast fashion and its global consequences, and we imagine what becomes possible when we return to slower, more soulful ways of dressing and creating. Sparrow shares her personal story, her connection to textiles, and how she sees clothing as medicine, ritual, and reclamation. This episode invites you to rethink your wardrobe not just as a style statement, but as a spiritual practice and an act of cultural remembering. Topics we explore include:
Listen in for a conversation that weaves together craft, care, and culture—and invites you to come back into right relationship with what you wear. Show Notes: Apps: Depop - buy, sell, discover unique fashion Poshmark: Buy and sell fashion, home decor, beauty & more Online Consignment: Moon Child PNW (also a store front in Olympia, WA) PopUp Kids Consign + Shop – PopUp Kids Shop Favorite Brands: Rudy Jude Clothing - Naturally Dyed and Happily Sewn :) – RUDY JUDE The Simple Folk | Organic Womenswear, Children's & Baby Clothes Christy Dawn - Regenerative, Ethical & Timeless Dresses & Accessories Gaia Conceptions - Elevated sustainability Beachwood | High-Quality Linen Clothing Indigo Luna - Women's eco-conscious yoga & lifestyle Discover the finest certified organic baby & kids brand in the US – Makemake Organics Organic Baby & Toddler Clothes | Colored Organics ® Connect with us: Amber’s IG:@Sacred.rite Sparrow’s IG: @sparrow_co Podcast Music & Art: Satori Ki's IG: @satori_ki Album: The Passage Kate Graham's IG: @starkissedkate | |||
| 06. The Montessori Home & Beyond: Nurturing a Lifetime of Connection & Learning | 26 May 2025 | 01:32:07 | |
In this episode of Sacred Rite, I speak with Teresa Angeles, educator, mother of six, and author of The Montessori Home and Beyond. Together, we explore how parents can bring the wisdom of the Montessori method into their everyday lives—no classroom required. We dive into what makes Montessori different from traditional education models, why the first six years of life are so crucial, and how parents can nurture independence, curiosity, and emotional connection at home. Teresa shares from her personal journey raising six children with Montessori principles, and offers practical advice, templates, and encouragement for families at all stages. This episode also touches on the growing cultural shift away from standardized education and toward more holistic, child-centered approaches. If you're seeking a more conscious, connected path to parenting and education, this conversation is for you. Resources: Teresa’s Book: The Montessori Home and Beyond Teresa’s Website: Montessorifamilies.com Connect with us: Amber’s IG:@Sacred.rite Teresa’s IG: @nurturingyourchildsheart Podcast Music & Art: Satori Ki's IG: @satori_ki Album: The Passage Kate Graham's IG: @starkissedkate | |||
| 04. Tending the Future: Perennial Gardening, Food Forests & Permaculture in Practice | 27 Apr 2025 | 01:06:18 | |
Episode 4 – Sacred Rite Podcast How do we design landscapes that feed not just our bodies, but our ecosystems, communities, and spirits? In this episode, I’m joined by Brandon Dean, founder of Healthy Homestead Design, a regenerative land design company rooted in permaculture, perennial gardening, and holistic home-scale abundance. Together, we explore the transformational power of growing with intention—from suburban backyards to full-scale food forests. We talk about: Brandon shares his insights on designing systems that are regenerative, low-maintenance, and deeply rooted in ecological reciprocity. Whether you’re planting your first herb spiral or dreaming of a homestead, this conversation offers grounded guidance and inspiration to grow with the rhythms of nature. Resources: Alderleaf Wilderness College | Nature & Survival School How Stupid Is Our Obsession With Lawns? - Freakonomics - podcast pfaf.org (Plants for a future) Picturethisai.com - Plant ID app Books: Brain Maker - book Practical permaculture - book Gaia's Garden - book Connect with us: Amber’s IG:@Sacred.rite Brandon’s IG: @storyofbrandon Permaculture | Healthy Homestead Design | United States Podcast Music & Art: Satori Ki's IG: @satori_ki Album: The Passage Kate Graham's IG: @starkissedkate | |||
| 03. Ayurvedic Spring Renewal: Detoxing Rituals for Balance & Rejuvenation | 13 Apr 2025 | 01:04:52 | |
Episode 3 – Ayurvedic Spring Renewal: Detoxing Rituals for Balance & Rejuvenation As the earth begins to awaken from winter’s slumber, spring invites us to lighten, cleanse, and renew. In this nourishing episode, Ayurvedic Doctor Sarah Kruse joins Amber to explore how the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda can guide us through this seasonal shift with intention and vitality. Sarah shares her personal journey into Ayurveda and breaks down its foundational principles—including the doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha)—in a way that’s both accessible and inspiring. Together, they dive into how spring’s Kapha energy can bring both growth and stagnation, and how we can support our bodies and minds through simple, at-home detoxing rituals. From foods and herbs that naturally clear heaviness to daily self-care practices, breathwork, and spiritual cleansing, this conversation offers gentle yet powerful tools to help you align with nature’s rhythms. Whether you're new to Ayurveda or deepening your seasonal practices, this episode is a beautiful guide for springtime renewal. ✨ Topics Include:
Resources & Links: Sarah’s Website: to set up an Ayurvedic Consultation or service Spring Cleanse at the Dayaalu Center & Online: May 5-14, 2025 Ignite Your Life Reset Program: starts April 21, 2025 https://love.embrace-ayurveda.com/igniteyourlifereset 3 Month Ayurvedic Health Coaching: https://embrace-ayurveda.com/3-month-health-coaching/ Banyan Botanicals: for high quality Ayurvedic oils, herbs, supplies and articles The Ayurvedic Institute: Dr. Vasant Lad's school, store and resources Kerala Ayurveda: for high quality oils and herbs The Kitchari Queen: delicious kitchari kits and teas Book suggestions: The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies - Vasant Lad Balance Your Hormones, Balance Your Life - Claudia Welch The Everyday Ayurveda Cookbook - Kate O'Donnell Podcast Music & Art: Satori Ki's IG: @satori_ki Album: The Passage Kate Graham's IG: @starkissedkate | |||
| 02. Revitalizing Rites of Passage: A Call to Guide Our Youth | 29 Mar 2025 | 01:09:05 | |
What does it really mean to come of age? Across cultures, rites of passage once marked the sacred transition into adulthood—guiding young people through challenge, initiation, and community support. But in today’s world, these traditions have been lost, leaving many to seek validation through risk-taking and unhealthy behaviors. In this powerful episode, I sit down with Nicky Wilkes to explore why reviving rites of passage is urgent—especially for young men. We discuss how structured initiation fosters resilience, purpose, and connection, and why now, more than ever, we must reclaim this lost wisdom. Join us as we uncover the deep impact of mentorship, sacred transitions, and how we can create meaningful initiations for the next generation. It’s time to bring back the rituals that shape strong, grounded, and conscious adults. Show Notes: Resources: The Rites of Passage Institute Journeymen - Inspiring the Men of Tomorrow Men's Rites of Passage - Illuman Books: Connect with us: Amber’s IG:@Sacred.rite Nicky’s IG:@nickywilks Podcast Music & Art: Satori Ki's IG: @satori_ki Album: The Passage Kate Graham's IG: @starkissedkate | |||
| 01. Rethinking Root Canals: A Holistic Approach to Dental Health | 20 Mar 2025 | 01:41:16 | |
Your dental health could be the missing piece to your overall well-being. In this deeply personal and eye-opening episode, Cassidy shares her personal journey of discovering the hidden dangers of root canals and how they may be silently impacting our health. Through research, experience, and holistic healing, we explore the crucial connection between oral infections and chronic illness - empowering you with knowledge, awareness, and the courage to take charge of your health! Resources: Documentary: Root Cause on UNIFYD TV Podcast: The Voltage in Our Bodies with Dr. Jerry Tennant on the Darin Olien Show You can find a Holistic Biological Dentist on the International Academy of Biological Dentistry and Medicine website here: https://iabdm.org/location/ Cassidy's Wholistic Biological Dentist: Wholistic Dental Care - Mukilteo, WA (Mention Cassidy or Sacred Rite Podcast for $50 off your initial exam!) Research: One in four people are chronically sick 4 important facts about root canals | News & articles | UnitedHealthcare Products: Simplicity Biome, use CASSIDY for 20% off Perfect Supplements, use CASSIDY for 10% off Connect with us: Amber's IG: @sacred.rite Cassidy's IG: @fromcassidy Podcast Music & Art: Satori Ki's IG: @satori_ki Album: The Passage Kate Graham's IG: @starkissedkate | |||