Episode: 110
Ever wondered how deep trauma can be transformed into powerful healing? Join us in this riveting episode with Michelle McKay, a medicine woman and spirit doula, as she shares her incredible journey from addiction to becoming a healer.
Discover the deep traumas Michelle faced and the pivotal moments that helped her rise from her lowest points.
Learn how Michelle transitioned into a medicine woman, embracing her role as a healer and guide.
Understand what Kambo is, how it is used, and why it’s known as the warrior's medicine.
Hear the story of a chief whose illness led him to discover the healing power of Kambo through spiritual guidance.
Explore how sacred medicines can help process trauma when used with the right intention.
Discuss how corporatization has stripped away individuality in healing practices.
Delve into the different effects and spirit energies present in sacred medicines.
About Michelle McKay:
Michelle McKay is a medicine woman and spirit doula. She empowers men and women to embrace their divinity through radical responsibility, acceptance, and self-love. With a strong emphasis on integration and embodiment, she curates transformative spaces for souls to manifest their highest potential, transcend limitations, and connect with their deepest truth. She stewards sacred medicines with reverence and respect, honoring traditional training and lineage. Michelle’s passion lies in serving the sacred feminine, helping women connect with their hearts, wombs, and inner power. With 20 years of trauma-informed healing experience, she holds space for accountability and truth, guiding others on their journey of healing and self-discovery.
For more information on Michelle McKay and her work: www.priestessofthewild.com
Follow her on Instagram @priestessofthewild
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Show Minutes
0:00 – Addict to Medicine Woman: Transmuting Victim Consciousness
2:32 – Introduction
5:34 – What Made You Who You Are Now?
11:34 – What Facilitated the Rise Out?
18:18 – Becoming a Medicine Woman Today
26:45 – What is Kambo and Journey To It
32:24 – How Kambo Was Discovered
41:01 – Unprocessed Childhood Trauma and Sacred Medicine
45:10 – What Does Integration Look Like?
1:00:03 – Blame and Victimization in Women
1:10:53 – Losing The Village
1:25:38 – Bufo and Other Medicines That Have Been Experienced on Her Journey
1:39:38 – Closing Thoughts
