010 Connecting to Spirit & the Ancient World with Mithras

I am honored to have Ben Warfield of Mithras Candle Company as the guest for this episode. Ben makes the beautiful beeswax candles that I've featured in many previous episodes. We talk about how these candles help us connect to the ancient world and our ancestors. In addition to sharing his unique story of how he came to connect with beeswax candles, Ben gives us some tips to help us keep our candles lasting longer.Guest Bio Ben Warfield is a researcher and maker of light. He has been a key member of the Light Research Program at Jefferson University for over a decade, contributing to the study of the biological effects of light on humans for private companies such as Philips, Panasonic and Robern as well as national and international governmental agencies such as NASA and the Department of Energy. Ben also explores the connections between light and health as CEO of the Philadelphia-based Mithras Candle company. Together with his partner, Sochi - Mithras focuses on sustainability, philanthropy and history - centering on beeswax in particular. Mithras makes candles that awaken our connections to the ancient world and celebrate spirit and community. Featured in this episodeFeatured candle: Beeswax candle from Mithras CandleFeatured brew: Custom brew from Paru Tea BarFeatured Tarot deck: The Ink Witch Tarot by Eric MielleEpisode Highlights08:44 - Card pull The Ink Witch Tarot Deck by Eric Maille10:58 - What home looks like for Ben right now17:41 - Ben's inspiration for working with candles24:03 - The story behind the Mithras Candle logo27:01 - Why beeswax is considered best for candles32:13 - The different ways you can work with a beeswax candle35:51 - Lighting in our homes and how it impacts us44:45 - The types of candle dyes Mithras Candle uses47:02 - Candle tips50:58 - What is sacred to Ben right now53:27 - What's next for Mithras Candle Company54:41 - How to connect with Ben and Mithras Candle CompanyConnect with BenWebsiteEmailInstagramAre you looking for advice on the design of your space? Rachel is hosting Design Refresh episodes on the the podcast. This is perfect if you have that one room that you aren't sure what to use it for or what to do with it. This is your opportunity to get one on one advice from a holistic interior designer. These are booked on a first come first serve basis. You can book your session here.Receive your copy of the first Zine here. Connect with Rachel LarraineWebsiteInstagramPatreonInterior Design Services