Ep 43: Shamanism 101 with Athanasia Medenas

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What comes to mind when you think of a shaman? The image that comes to mind is probably heavily influenced by what you’ve seen in movies and pop culture.
As we continue to explore the magic and mysticism of October and allllll the Halloween vibes, Expert-in-residence Athanasia Medenas, Spiritual Guide, joins Mike and Helena on A Coach, a Nutritionist, and an Expert Walk Into a Podcast to explore shamanism.
In this episode:
🎙️What exactly is a shaman?
🎙Historical roles of women as shamans and healers
🎙️Animism and the spirit in all things; living in relationship with all things
🎙️The wisdom of our Elders
🎙️Life cycles of life, death, and rebirth; seasons of life
🎙️Relationship with self and truly knowing yourself
🎙️Rites of passage
🎙️Connecting to the land
🎙️The role of shamanism in modern wellness practices
🎙️Where Disney’s movie Soul gets it right
Athanasia, the visionary Founder of Shamanic Yoga and the Online Spiritual Academy, is a distinguished Psychic Medium and Energy Healer. Since founding Shamanic Yoga in 2017 and hosting her first retreat in 2018, she has blended traditional wisdom with modern practices. Certified as a Vinyasa Yoga Teacher by Yoga Alliance and as a Clairvoyant Healer from the Intuitive Healing Institute, her expertise encompasses a range of transformative spiritual modalities.
Her shamanic initiation and training, rooted in Divine Consciousness, guides every ceremony, ritual, and journey she facilitates. Combining her Master’s Degree in Sociology with her spiritual expertise, Athanasia helps clients and students dismantle social conditioning and limitations through Astrology, Breathwork, Sacred Plant Medicine, and Energy Healing. Her work is dedicated to helping individuals uncover their authentic selves, connect deeply with their heart and soul, and realize their true Life Purpose—Dharma.
Dedicated to empowering others, Athanasia’s work is a harmonious fusion of spiritual depth and social insight, aimed at helping people achieve their fullest potential and live life with purpose.
You can find Athanasia at https://www.shamanicyoga108.com/ and on Instagram @shamanic_yoga

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1. Ep 43: Shamanism 101 with Athanasia Medenas (00:00:00)

2. Mastering Your BS: Watch Disney's Soul (00:33:13)

3. Disney's Soul (00:34:16)