Sounds True: Insights at the Edge Lorena Saavedra Smith: Heeding the Jaguar’s Call
Nov 11, 2025
Lorena Saavedra Smith, a Pacha philosopher and eco-psychologist from Peru, dives into how ancestral wisdom can transform the immigration experience into a path of spiritual reclamation. She shares her four-step CARE method for reclaiming fragmented soul parts and emphasizes the importance of replanting oneself in new environments while honoring one's roots. With insights on communal healing and honoring matriarchs, Lorena encourages listeners to forge a sacred contract with their current surroundings to deepen their connection with nature.
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Replanted, Not Replaced
- Lorena felt disconnected after moving to the U.S. and tried to become someone else to fit in.
- Replanting taught her she need not change her essence to live in new soil.
Face The Jaguar To Transform
- The jaguar (jawa) symbolizes the fear we run from and the power we gain when we face it.
- Facing the jawa transforms you and can redirect your life and community impact.
Follow The CARE Sequence
- Use the CARE method: Know, Assess, Reconcile, Engender to face core wounds.
- Follow the sequence: sense the wound, gather it without judgment, call soul parts back, then integrate collectively.
