10. Cacao + Conversations, Divine Downloads

Episode 10 of the The Badass Bohemian Podcast podcast, hosted by Madeline MacDonald, titled "10. Cacao + Conversations, Divine Downloads " was published on September 21, 2022 and runs 47 minutes.

September 21, 2022 ·47m · The Badass Bohemian Podcast

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Summary

1. What is cacao? Cacao is what comes from the cacao bean, the bean that gets turned into chocolate. Cacao is made from whole cacao beans, non-processed, fair trade, and it is native, meaning it is not combined with genetically modified forms of cacao. Cacao, specifically ceremonial cacao, is vastly different from what you find at most grocery stores. It is not baking cocoa, it is not what you find in chocolate bars with fillers, dextrose, maltose, soy lecithin, etc.  2. What are the benefits of Cacao?  The benefits of cacao are abundant and greatly impact the mind, body and spirit.  The physical benefits include (but are not limited to):  ♡ Lowers bad cholesterol levels  ♡ Increases blood flow  ♡ Increases energy  ♡ Contains theobromine a compound that benefits cognitive function and heart health  ♡ Contains polyphenols that support greater mood and can help people with anxiety and depression ♡ Generates sustained energy vs. a coffee/ caffeine high + crash  ♡ Contains vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support the body's overall immune system and health  ♡ Supports Hormone health  ♡ Increases Libido  The energetic + spiritual benefits:  ♡ Opens the heart space  ♡ Opens the mind  ♡ Generates a bliss effect, a state of euphoria to the body & mind ♡ Can deepen meditation practice  ♡ Can support and deepen a yoga flow  ♡ Can bring clarity on visions and connection with spirit / source energy  ♡ Supports the increase of creative abilities  ♡ Connect with the feminine energy of creativity and receiving  ♡ May open your third eye and crown chakras to receive Divine downloads  ♡ Can generate grounding energy to connect deeper with momma Gaia  ♡ Allows communication to flow and unblock stuck emotions  ♡ Allows for the expression and receivership of more love and abundance  3. How to use Cacao?  ♡ Cacao can be used in ceremonies with the moon or in conscious, safe spaces where ceremonies are held i.e. on retreats, yoga centers, healing centers, etc.  ♡ Cacao can also be used in daily rituals for intention setting, grounding, etc.  ♡ Cacao can be a ritual between partners, family, or households to create a loving, intentional environment within the home and open hearts for connection  4. Where to source Cacao?  ♡ KAKAO. 100000000% recommend going through KAKAO. This 501c3 Non-Profit company is so sacred and special. The owners Makenzie + Michael McPherson are the most beautiful souls who carry themselves and the standards of kakao in high regard. They honor, cherish, and nurture the sacredness of the plant and give back to momma earth and the farmers in such a beautiful way.  ♡ KAKAO is whole bean, native/ wild, fair trade, minimal processed, made with cacao butter increasing the nutritional value of the plant, created with intention + integrity, and Makenzie and Michael pay their employees with fair wages, cultivating a true positive relationship with cacao farmers  ♡ To order go here: Message from Source:  You hold the magic, the power, and the wisdom WITHIN YOU. You do not need anything outside of you to validate or complete you. You are EXACTLY where you are meant to be. Celebrate who you are now. You do not need to wait to be happy.  Links: www.bkindcity.com Code: BADASSDEAL https://www.thebadassbohemian.com/work-with-me Kakao link: https://www.flykakao.com/?ref=thebadassbohemian CODE: thebadassbohemian Remedy and Rituals: https://www.remedyandrituals.com/

Episode Description

1. What is cacao?
Cacao is what comes from the cacao bean, the bean that gets turned into chocolate. Cacao is made from whole cacao beans, non-processed, fair trade, and it is native, meaning it is not combined with genetically modified forms of cacao. Cacao, specifically ceremonial cacao, is vastly different from what you find at most grocery stores. It is not baking cocoa, it is not what you find in chocolate bars with fillers, dextrose, maltose, soy lecithin, etc. 2. What are the benefits of Cacao? The benefits of cacao are abundant and greatly impact the mind, body and spirit. The physical benefits include (but are not limited to): ♡ Lowers bad cholesterol levels ♡ Increases blood flow ♡ Increases energy ♡ Contains theobromine a compound that benefits cognitive function and heart health ♡ Contains polyphenols that support greater mood and can help people with anxiety and depression ♡ Generates sustained energy vs. a coffee/ caffeine high + crash ♡ Contains vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support the body's overall immune system and health ♡ Supports Hormone health ♡ Increases Libido The energetic + spiritual benefits: ♡ Opens the heart space ♡ Opens the mind ♡ Generates a bliss effect, a state of euphoria to the body & mind ♡ Can deepen meditation practice ♡ Can support and deepen a yoga flow ♡ Can bring clarity on visions and connection with spirit / source energy ♡ Supports the increase of creative abilities ♡ Connect with the feminine energy of creativity and receiving ♡ May open your third eye and crown chakras to receive Divine downloads ♡ Can generate grounding energy to connect deeper with momma Gaia ♡ Allows communication to flow and unblock stuck emotions ♡ Allows for the expression and receivership of more love and abundance 3. How to use Cacao? ♡ Cacao can be used in ceremonies with the moon or in conscious, safe spaces where ceremonies are held i.e. on retreats, yoga centers, healing centers, etc. ♡ Cacao can also be used in daily rituals for intention setting, grounding, etc. ♡ Cacao can be a ritual between partners, family, or households to create a loving, intentional environment within the home and open hearts for connection 4. Where to source Cacao? ♡ KAKAO. 100000000% recommend going through KAKAO. This 501c3 Non-Profit company is so sacred and special. The owners Makenzie + Michael McPherson are the most beautiful souls who carry themselves and the standards of kakao in high regard. They honor, cherish, and nurture the sacredness of the plant and give back to momma earth and the farmers in such a beautiful way. ♡ KAKAO is whole bean, native/ wild, fair trade, minimal processed, made with cacao butter increasing the nutritional value of the plant, created with intention + integrity, and Makenzie and Michael pay their employees with fair wages, cultivating a true positive relationship with cacao farmers ♡ To order go here: Message from Source: You hold the magic, the power, and the wisdom WITHIN YOU. You do not need anything outside of you to validate or complete you. You are EXACTLY where you are meant to be. Celebrate who you are now. You do not need to wait to be happy. Links: www.bkindcity.com Code: BADASSDEAL https://www.thebadassbohemian.com/work-with-me Kakao link: https://www.flykakao.com/?ref=thebadassbohemian CODE: thebadassbohemian Remedy and Rituals: https://www.remedyandrituals.com/