Mojo Mundi Podcast

In Part 1 of our conversation, Lacee introduced her concept of Shadow Alchemy. We explored the power of a somatic approach to spirituality and looked at trauma and triggers as Contrast—and as opportunities for transformation. We introduced the idea of therapy moving beyond the individual and into the culture, and how Gathering of Mystics is fueled by that vision.
In the second half of our conversation, we step more deeply into these paradigms, exploring living examples of Chaos and Contrast, what it means to outsource our Magic, and how our individual and cultural relationships with the Sacred Feminine and Sacred Masculine continue to evolve. We consider how the spirit of Yeshua speaks to our fear of lack, and conclude with Lacee’s invitation to move from isolation into community—where our autonomy is not diminished, but supported.
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What becomes possible when personal transformation is shared in community?  In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, I'm joined by psychotherapist, Shadow Witch, and Mountain Witch founder Lacee Gengenbacher to explore the unexpected path that led her to create Gathering of Mystics.
Our conversation begins with Lacee's personal journey and the experiences that shaped both her spiritual practice and her vision for building a community where people can gather in authenticity, curiosity, and love. Together we explore her concept of shadow alchemy — the evolution from understanding our wounds through the lens of psychotherapy to embodied witnessing and consciously transmuting them into wisdom, purpose, and spiritual power.
What happens when personal healing becomes something larger? We discuss how bringing people together in genuine community creates ripples that extend far beyond the individual, transforming relationships, strengthening communities, and even influencing the collective consciousness. Gathering of Mystics is more than an event—it's an invitation to practice that transformation together.
Whether you're drawn to shadow work, manifestation, community building, or simply curious about how love can become a catalyst for change, this conversation offers inspiration for your own living path.
 

What if the question isn't whether your glass is half full or half empty? What if your glass is half ether?
Manifesting is powered by the vibrations of our bodies, emotions, and thoughts. Yet much of the process of CoCreating remains intangible, indescribable, and mysterious. How do we help our bodies, hearts, and minds come into harmony with the possibilities waiting to emerge?
Metaphor becomes a bridge between the tangible and the invisible. In "My Glass Is Half Ether," we explore the familiar image of the half-full, half-empty glass in a surprising new way. Using a simple glass of water, we physically recreate, manipulate, and experience this timeless metaphor to evoke sensations, emotions, and insights that reveal where our vibration is now, what it may be trying to tell us, and how we can gently shift it into greater harmony with our Living Path and our CoCreating.
 

For most of human history, spirituality has evolved alongside the way we live together—from small communal traditions, to the great monotheistic theocracies, and now into a rapidly changing, globally connected world.
In this episode, I explore why our spiritual lives may be evolving once again. Rather than following a single prescribed path, many seekers are discovering deeply personal journeys shaped by experience, curiosity, and embodied wisdom. Yet this isn't a call to spiritual isolation. Instead, I imagine a new kind of community—one where individual paths intersect, weaving together through shared ritual, mutual respect, and authentic connection.
We also examine how cultivating your own discernment through thoughtful exploration and eclectic practice can become a powerful safeguard against the pull of cults, spiritual manipulation, and authoritarian religious systems.
Join me as we explore what it means to honor your own path while co-creating meaningful spiritual community for the world that is emerging.

In Part 2 of "Contrast, Currents, and Community," I continue my conversation with author, Reiki Master, and intuitive Ben Padilla. Having explored the journey that shaped his path in Part 1, we now turn to the 9 Currents themselves. Ben introduces these living energies, shares how he integrates them with Reiki and intuitive readings in his work with others, and reflects on the continuing evolution of his writing and the communities taking shape around his books and website. Join us as we explore how wisdom, healing, and connection can deepen our understanding of ourselves and our shared journey.

What if the very Contrasts that shape us become invitations into deeper wisdom? In Part 1 of "Contrast, Currents, and Community," I welcome author, Reiki Master, and intuitive Ben Padilla for a rich conversation about his journey from early trauma to spiritual awakening and the communities that supported his unfolding path. We explore the observer self, inherited patterns, and the teachings that eventually evolved into Ben’s understanding of the Nine Currents. We also discuss the books that emerged from this journey and the community that continues to grow around it. Join us as we reflect on how Contrast can become a doorway to meaning, connection, and transformation.

What if vibration is not merely something we experience, but the very fabric of existence itself?In this heartfelt conversation, I welcome my friend Florence Guest – Mystic, Teacher, and Dance Leader – to explore the wisdom of Vibrational Medicine and the sacred frequencies that illuminate our paths. Together we reflect on our intertwined journeys as Mystics, delve into the teachings of American Sufism, the Dances of Universal Peace, Zikr, and Wazifa, and consider vibration as the essence of Deity, the universe, and our own being. Join us for an exploration of remembrance, resonance, and the music of the soul.

Is it possible to harmonize with raw emotion and remain equanimous?  What happens if, instead of controlling our primal energy, we Allow wisdom to harmonize with instinct?  In this episode we will explore these questions through the images and metaphors of the Major Arcana card, Strength.  Our search will lead us into the realm of Lunar Energy, the challenge of stepping into greater spiritual dynamism, and the invitation of revealing our Divine spirit through physical embodiment.

Sacred places, sacred times, sacred events . . . Magic swirls around us in our Manifested world yet distraction, cultural and social dictates, and inexperience and desensitization blind us to the Spiritual nature of our physical existence.  Join me on a pilgrimage to Yellowstone National Park, where Nature and circumstance invite awakening.

In this episode of the Mojo Mundi podcast, we explore the transformative power of creativity as “Light in the Darkness.” Through a personal journey with the Celtic Deity Lugh, we share the experience of how embracing the unknown—and continuing to create within it—can dissolve fear, spark insight, and deepen connection with the Divine. Discover how spiritual practice, intuition, and co-creation guide us forward, even when the path is unclear.