Ceremony Circle

I’m honoring the internal call to take a breather and press pause on further podcast episodes for the rest of 2021. Mark my words; this is a hiatus, not a departure from you all. We will be back in 2022 with an incredible slew of guests to fuel us in the new year.Until then, I encourage you all to indulge in the potent ceremonies you can find in previous episodes and sign up for my newsletter at alysoncharles.com for up-to-the-minute updates on Ceremony Circle’s return and rebirth. Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharlesFor those that feel called to meet their power animal, you will receive a video-guided, shamanic journey to activate your animal’s message when you pre-order your copy of Animal Power: 100 Animals to Energize Your Life and Awaken Your Soul here.Ceremony Circle is a production of Crate Media

Dr. Neeta Bhushan has traversed so many waters and ever-evolving versions of herself in this lifetime. Her story is a testament to us as multidimensional beings whose success stories are never linear. The current version of you, however elevated or deflated it might feel at this moment, is not limited to the labels you've been boxed into by family, friends, or society. It took Dr. Neeta years to come to this realization. Growing up, she was haunted by mortality at a very young age, losing her mother, brother, and father within a few years of one another. Moving through grief, she was saved by her support system, an amalgamation of extended family, religious rituals, and resilience to prove herself worthy of her parent's legacy. Dr. Neeta opened a dental practice, bought a big house, and got married. As her dysfunctional marriage unraveled, she was forced to explore everywhere else in her life she was playing small and timid. The moment she became vulnerable, she found the strength to step in her power, and pivoted into the rich life she created for herself today. In this episode, she reveals her roadmap to personal and professional freedom, and shows how you can write a new life story doing what you truly love. The Ceremonial OfferingA self care practice that stimulates the vagus nerve and “turns off the lights” to the distractions around you.Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharlesInstagram: @neetabhushanWebsite: neetabhushan.comThe Dharma Coaching Institute: The world’s first and only dharma coaching double-certification experience. Join co-founder, Dr. Neeta Bhushan in this deeply transformational experience that covers eight stages, leading you through life-changing dharma principles, coaching tools, and practices for profound success and abundance. Registration is only open until Nov 7th, 2021. Go to dharmacoachinginstitute.com and use the code “ALYSON” in the coupon area at checkout to receive a FREE guided shamanic journey + “Unlocking Your Soul’s Power & Purpose” meditation. Ceremony Circle is a production of Crate Media

Sahara Rose channels across a huge multimedia platform, ranging from bestselling books and a top spiritual podcast to social media and global conferences. By societal terms, she's "made it." For Sahara, she's living out her "dharma." Answering the call to live out your dharma isn't easy. Sahara had to liberate herself from ancestral female suppression and her parents, who couldn't understand her mission to live a spiritually-led career. An explosive clash with her father, where he uttered the words "You're no longer my daughter," crystallized the cord-cutting experience where she was finally ready to cut herself from parental expectations. It was at that exact moment that she was rebirthed as "a sovereign ass being."She brought a one-way ticket to Bali, immersed herself in ecstatic dance, discovered she was born to write, and didn't let 30 rejections from publishers stop her from penning Idiot's Guide to Ayurveda. Sahara trudged through the mud to fully express her dharma, and now she's helping people reclaim their truth with her book, Discover Your Dharma, and The Dharma Coaching Institute.  If you're asking yourself, "What's my purpose?", tune into this episode where Sahara identifies the nine dharma archetypes, the rich and nuanced qualities in each, and how you can embark on a journey of dharma discovery. Round out the experience with Sahara's meditation offering at the close which will dial you into your highest self to coax out the dharma that lives within. And don’t forget: this isn't a discovery, but a remembering. May this conversation help unlock your unique gifts to share with the planet. The Ceremonial OfferingA special meditation opening to unlock your soul’s purpose by connecting with your highest self. Find your own meaning in Sahara’s mantra prompts and take those messages to your everyday life. Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharlesInstagram: @iamsahararoseRead: Discover Your Dharma: A Vedic Guide to Finding Your PurposeThe Dharma Coaching Institute: use the code “ALYSON” at checkout to receive a FREE guided shamanic journey + “Unlocking your Soul’s Power & Purpose” meditation. The Dharma Coaching Institute: The world’s first and only dharma coaching double-certification experience. Join Sahara Rose in this deeply transformational experience that covers eight stages, leading you through life-changing dharma principles, coaching tools, and practices for profound success and abundance. Registration is only open until Nov. 07, 2021. Go to dharmacoachinginstitute.com  and use the code “ALYSON” at checkout to receive a FREE guided shamanic journey + “Unlocking Your Soul’s Power & Purpose” meditation. Ceremony Circle is a production of Crate Media

New York Times bestselling author, conscious entrepreneur, and co-host of Emmy award-winning show “Down to Earth with Zac Efron,” Darin Olien takes us on a journey down the golden river of surrender, with sacred stops in the Amazon and the Savanna, as well as spiritual reflections on his birth story and his evolving self-awakening path. Darin's connection with the land runs deep. As a world-renowned superfood hunter, Darin recalls the moment he encountered the Barukas – the healthiest nut in the world – and the process of accrediting a wild food to be made readily available while protecting the Savanna and giving back to indigenous communities. He reveals how he first met Zac Efron and began journeying around the world with him in pursuit of finding a healthy, sustainable way to live that's truly aligned with Mother Nature. Tune in to find out more about the fascinating backstory of their Emmy-award winning docuseries Down to Earth.Unearthing trauma, making peace with his birth story, and continuing to swim with life's currents have protected Darin during his darkest moments, from his father's passing to losing all of his earthly possessions in a forest fire. His ability to emerge like a phoenix and "let it all happen" is a soothing medicine for anyone navigating a personal burnout or painful loss. The Ceremonial OfferingSink into a short but sweet musical moment with chants and the harmonium, an ancient instrument from West Bengal, India. Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharlesInstagram: @darinolienWebsite: barukas.com + darinolien.comWatch “Down to Earth with Zac Efron” Co-hosted by Darin OlienFor those that feel called to meet their power animal, you will receive a video-guided, shamanic journey to activate your animal’s message when you pre-order your copy of Animal Power: 100 Animals to Energize Your Life and Awaken Your Soul here.Ceremony Circle is a production of Crate Media

Aaron Rose is on a mission of love, unifying displaced fragments, and supporting leaders to live out their calling here on this Earth school. Ever since our time meeting in NYC and later spiritual encounters in the middle of the wilderness in Massachusetts, I sensed Aaron’s divine presence and knew he would be part of my life in my New York chapter and beyond.Aaron doesn’t need to drop names of the influential people he’s worked with or amass a following of millions to feel aligned with his Divine power and purpose. His trust muscle with God is too deep to worry about growing a social media presence when he knows his work will find those who are drawn to his message. Reaching a place of complete trust is a hard-earned practice that he and I both strongly relate to – especially when navigating a matrix that thrives on an illusion of judgment, finger-pointing, and shadow projection. Aaron graciously shares how he creates an impenetrable container between him and God, and the ways you can dial into your authentic mission and invite Christ consciousness into your life without religious dogma. Whether it’s a daily mantra, prayer, or meditation, how you show up to your life every day is what doing the work is all about. We reflect on our individual journeys, cleaning up our sides of the street and answering God’s assignments to push into our edges and lean into whole new levels of surrender. And while we can buy a self-help book or share an inspirational quote on Instagram, Aaron’s wisdom – and ceremony – in this episode is your permission slip to take intentional action to step into your path as the sovereign, spiritual steward of your life.  The Ceremonial OfferingGet present in the moment and visualize yourself in nature. Invite the disconnected part of yourself inward and send it love and healing with Aaron’s unique mantra, that will help you call in your next action. Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharInstagram: @aaronxroseWebsite: theaaronrose.comFor those that feel called to meet their power animal, you will receive a video-guided, shamanic journey to activate your animal’s message when you pre-order your copy of Animal Power: 100 Animals to Energize Your Life and Awaken Your Soul here.Ceremony Circle is a production of Crate Media

Makeup saved Jenna Anton’s life. After spending her first 12 years of life in a cult and subsequent years in the foster system, she eventually found her expression and voice in the cosmetic arts. What began as a passion turned into a wildly successful career, tending to the faces of celebrities and models gracing the catwalks, red carpets, and the world’s top fashion magazines. Against all odds, she had made it. Why then did she feel she was “winning but lost?” After more than 20 years in the makeup industry, she decided to pivot from conventional to clean beauty, which not only focused on non-toxic products, but elevating the eternal, unique beauty of those around her. Alongside her professional detour, she would journey inward, exploring Grandmother Ayahuasca and liberating herself – in her 40s no less – from the limiting patterns she held onto since childhood.We discuss the ins and outs of wholistic beauty, how she injects spirituality and creativity into her work, THAT iconic Vogue cover with Gisele Bundchen, and why turning gray can be an empowering and beautiful act. Stay tuned until the end, where we’ll be shining a mirror on the most beautiful goddess in the room – YOU! With blessed “I AM” affirmations to help you connect to your beautiful soul. The Ceremonial OfferingMirror Meditation. Join us both for a different kind of makeup ceremony. Grab a mirror, focus on your eyes, remove the ego, and repeat Jenna’s “I AM” affirmations as you hold reverence for the magic that is you!Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharlesInstagram: @jennaantonmakeupFor those that feel called to meet their power animal, you will receive a video-guided, shamanic journey to activate your animal’s message when you pre-order your copy of Animal Power: 100 Animals to Energize Your Life and Awaken Your Soul here.Ceremony Circle is a production of Crate Media

Get ready to dive into the world of mysticism and meditation with the divinely angelic actress and bestselling author Cassandra Bodzak. When life threw tests at Cassandra, meditation was the safety net that would always catch her in freefall. It would bring her body back to homeostasis after years of disordered eating and obsessive exercise, it gave her the resilience to stay in trust during a family’s health crisis, and the confidence to transmute her practice into a successful career and book, Manifesting Through Meditation.We nerd out on all things witchy, from rituals and divine signs to the practical ways you can connect to your celestial support team. Plus: if you needed any more proof that angels tread where we walk, you’ll be blown away by the angelic intervention from Cassandra’s grandma during our conversation. One thing is for sure: you’ll never look at butterflies the same way again! Cassandra has been where many of you find yourself today. She spent years settling for inconsistent situationships with unavailable guys on a perpetual loop of self-abandonment. Eventually, relationship burnouts would become the fuel for transformation – by way of a few carrot-dangling distractions. She went inward, purged patterns, and manifested a life partner who truly lights her up. In this episode, she gifts the community with the meditative practice and pattern-breaking ritual that helped her create an energetic space for love to come through. The Ceremonial OfferingLight a candle and anoint your surroundings with an essential oil that resonates. This ceremony will help you unlock the old patterns blocking you from the relationship you desire and deserve by activating a new truth to live by. Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharlesInstagram: @cassandrabodzakWebsite: cassandrabodzak.comRead: Manifesting Through Meditation: 100 Guided Practices to Harness the Power of Your Thoughts and Create the Life You WantJoin me on September 26th for a Guided Shamanic Journey to Embody Your Highest Timeline & Self. Head to alysoncharles.com/events to sign up. Ceremony Circle is a production of Crate Media

Join me on a spirited adventure with my soul sister, Ksenia Brief, a pioneer in conscious social media, and creative catalyst with numerous beautiful brands – and Instagram handles – under her belt. As a child in Russia, Ksenia found her sense of home and community in books. After studying in Moscow and making the leap to the United States, she found expression through blogging, birthing Breakfast Criminals, which started with a broken heart and blossomed into a beautiful brand. Never one to follow a linear route or get stuck in a rut, Ksenia has fearlessly evolved her image as she’s grown. You can currently find her writing about tiny cabin life in upstate New York, hosting her podcast, Funded by Source, and elevating the voices of creative artists looking to authentically show up in the online space.What’s most fascinating about this media guru is her connection offline, to the environment. We delve into her unique relationship with whole foods, foraging for mushrooms, and cooking, as well as reflect on encounters with her power animal, the rhino, and the life-changing healing ceremony she received in the sacred lands of Londolozi in South Africa – which she shares publicly for the first time in this conversation. Wherever she goes and whatever she turns her hands to, Ksenia knows she is held by the universe and its magical ability to perform miracles in her professional and personal life.The Ceremonial OfferingEverything unfolds for a reason. Take a moment to visualize your next step from a place of deep trust and make space for all the beautiful possibilities coming your way. Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharlesInstagram: @ksenia.briefPodcast: Funded by SourceFor those that feel called to meet their power animal, you will receive a video-guided, shamanic journey to activate your animal’s message when you pre-order your copy of Animal Power: 100 Animals to Energize Your Life and Awaken Your Soul here.Ceremony Circle is a production of Crate Media

I can’t wait for you to take in the rich, chocolatey nourishment from today’s guest, self-empowerment artist, and cacao ceremony facilitator, Florencia Fridman. Florencia fed her lifelong passion and divine connection to cacao (the purest form of chocolate) by studying its metaphysical properties and ritual practices in Lake Atitlan, Guatemala. She started her conscious brand, Cacao Laboratory, in 2016. Despite the recent commercialization of the plant, Florencia’s mission has always been rooted in reverence to its indigenous history and its power as a heart-opening portal to the spiritual realm. We talk about cacao’s components in great depth and I encourage listeners to watch her enthralling documentary, Cacao: Food of the Gods, as well as follow her guidance on how to sit with the medicine – which she generously shares in this episode. Like myself, Florencia connects to her higher self through direct reciprocity to Mother Earth’s land and creatures. She asks what the land needs and communes with indigenous tribes to ensure her work creates a conscious, circular economy that goes back to the communities, teachers, and environment from which these marvelous medicines and rituals come. Stay tuned to hear about the foundations and collectives you can support should you feel called to do so. The Ceremonial OfferingDuring this beautiful blessing, we invite you to take a drink of water, tea, or cacao and find a sacred pose as we show gratitude for the elements earth, fire, wind, and air, and connect these energies to our essence. For those that feel called to meet their power animal, you will receive a video-guided, shamanic journey to activate your animal’s message when you pre-order your copy of Animal Power: 100 Animals to Energize Your Life and Awaken Your Soul here.Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharlesWebsite: cacaolaboratory.comInstagram: @florencia.fridman + @acaolaboratoryJoin Cacao Laboratory’s Immersive Cacao Ceremony Training Watch: “Cacao: Food of the Gods”Learn about rebirthing: rebirthingbreathwork.com/about (or email fridmanflorencia@gmail.com for a private session)To read more about The Dream World Program taught by Manari Ushigua, Sapara elder, you can visit: https://www.dreamworldprogram.comTo learn more about Tawna, the film production organization created by indigenous activist Yanda, visit their IG: @tawna_cineCeremony Circle is a production of Crate Media

I go down relationship lane with relationship expert, speaker, and TV personality, Rachel DeAlto, a dear friend from my past life as a talk show host. Together, we unpack why humanity is wired for connection and how to navigate the dating landscape from an embodied place. There is no denying that the journey to finding divine partnership is challenging. Both Rachel and I connect over the origins of our spiritual evolution and acutely painful dissolutions of long-term relationships that propelled us to go inward to call in the relationships we truly desired. It took me years of spiritually purging and nearly five years of celibacy to arrive at this destination. Along the way, there were plenty of red flags, dangling carrots, and lessons learned – more on all of that in the episode. Love doesn't work with our set timelines. Trust in divine timing, coupled with the personal work, and a drop of magic, is what gets us to the finish line. Moving away from "I want" to "I receive" is a process that's easier said than done, but knowing you're not alone can help soften the hardships of the voyage. So how do we fill the beautifully sacred space in between? Or make peace with those past connections that left scar tissue? Are there ways to quell social anxiety to get back into the dating world with intention? Rachel shares her insights and answers your burning questions in this expansive conversation that will fill your cup with gratitude for love, singledom, and even those past sticky "situationships" that shaped the person you are today.  The Ceremonial OfferingJoin us for a hypnotic cleansing ceremony where you’ll observe your heart and fill it with pure source energy to heal, before radiating your inner light out onto the world around you.Resources:Alyson on IG: @iamalysoncharlesInstagram: @racheldealtoWebsite: racheldealto.comRead: relatable: How to Connect with Anyone, Anywhere (Even If It Scares You)Ceremony Circle is a production of Crate Media