The Enchanted Earth Podcast with Maureen Calamia
In The Enchanted Earth podcast, Maureen talks with her guests about their sacred stories in nature and how these experiences have given them insight into the magic and mystery of the consciousness behind the natural world and our lives.
We all have these stories, but when we give them space, we often can find treasures that can help us with new perspectives, messages on our path, and even guidance on our life purpose. These stories are mythic and connect us to our souls and higher consciousness, using the power of metaphors and symbols. ...the language of the natural world and the divine. Maureen's guests share stories of simple, yet profound nature connection, to experiences of oneness and transcendence, to dialogue with other-than-human beings. Stories that foster a deep sense of nature spirituality. Her book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You, is now available wherever online books are sold (2024, Mango Publishing).
The Enchanted Earth Podcast with Maureen Calamia
Exploring Wilderness Rites of Passage with Betsy Perluss | The Enchanted Earth Podcast
In this episode of the Enchanted Earth Podcast, Maureen welcomes Betsy Perluss, a passionate wilderness guide and Jungian psychotherapist. Betsy shares her unique journey growing up in nature on Catalina Island, her involvement with the School of Lost Borders, and her work with eco and depth psychologies. The conversation delves into the importance of rites of passage, wilderness experiences, and the interconnection between humans and nature. Betsy outlines her own transformative experiences and discusses the evolving consciousness among younger generations. Join us for an inspiring discussion on the relationship between nature, initiation processes, and personal growth.
00:23 Meet Betsy Perluss: A Life Shaped by Wilderness
02:33 The School of Lost Borders: Wilderness Rites of Passage
03:01 Understanding Wilderness and Its Cycles
04:45 The Essence of Rites of Passage
08:20 Betsy's Personal Initiatory Transitions
11:54 The Moonlight Experience: A Turning Point
26:26 The Role of Elders and the Shift in Consciousness
36:51 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections
About Betsy Perluss
Betsy Perluss, Ph.D. (she/her), grew up as a semi-feral child on Pimu (Catalina Island), where she was ignited with a passion for wild and unbounded places. She stumbled upon the School of Lost Borders in 1998 and since has been involved as a participant, guide, trainer, board member, and member of the Elders and Guiding Councils. Betsy aspires to live a life informed by the wisdom of the land, the pan-cultural ceremony, and the mystery of initiatory rites. She is also a psychotherapist with a background in eco and depth psychologies, and from 2001-2012, was professor of counseling at California State University, Los Angeles.
School of Lost Borders: https://schooloflostborders.org/
Visit Betsey at: https://betsyperluss.com/
About Maureen Calamia
Maureen Calamia has been a seeker all her life, tapping into the magic of nature, dreams, and consciousness to unearth truths of our ancient connection to heaven and earth. A teacher, author, and podcaster, she shares stories of greater meaning, purpose, and resonance with all of nature’s beings. Founded the Luminous Spaces School with online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and nature spirituality. Maureen offers private mentoring to those seeking self-discovery support. Her newest book, The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You (Mango, 2024), is available wherever online books are sold.
COURSE OFFERINGS AND CONSULTATIONS: https://www.luminous-spaces.com/
BOOK - The Enchanted Earth: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-enchanted-earth-maureen-calamia/21477870?ean=9781684816859
SPEAKING: https://www.luminous-spaces.com/feng-shui-speaker/
SUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@maureencalamia