19: Listen In On A Virtual Cacao Circle, Take A Heart Opening Pause, & Receive An Invitation to Lunar Eclipse Ritual

In this episode of The Wand(HER)wild podcast, Monica shares a bird's eye view into a virtual cacao circle, where participants are guided through mindfulness exercises and setting intentions while emphasizing gratitude, connection to nature, and the heart-opening qualities of cacao. The episode concludes with an invitation to join an upcoming virtual event for deeper engagement and support. This Virtual Cacao Circle was led by Ana Gioia, Women’s Circle & Ceremony Lead of Wanderwild Family Retreats.Key Takeaways From the Episode:* Cacao as Medicine: More than a trendy superfood, cacao carries ancient wisdom and has long been used to open the heart and expand emotional expression.* Rituals Matter: Simple, embodied practices like breathwork, self-massage, and reflection can offer profound support for mothers.* Virtual Circles Have Power: Even in digital spaces, women can create meaningful, sacred community with intention and presence.* Presence is the Portal: Pausing to connect with the body and breath allows mothers to ground themselves amidst the chaos of daily life.* Motherhood Needs Reflection: Circles like these invite mothers to ask deeper questions about what they’re calling in and how they wish to mother in alignment with their values.Read or listen to the full story on our website or wherever you get your podcasts.Time Stamps00:35 Virtual Cacao Circle Overview00:51 Guided Meditation and Grounding10:57 Setting Intentions and Gratitude13:08 Cacao's Significance and Benefits13:45 Sharing Intentions and Reflections14:34 Invitation to Connect‘Drop in’ to the virtual Lunar Eclipse Ritual this week by heading over to the Wand(HER)wild website.You can simply hit reply, email us, or grab a virtual coffee with Monica here to learn more.Quick Links:Wand(HER)wild | Digital Events for MomsWanderwild Family Retreats | In Person RetreatsGrab A Virtual Coffee with MonicaSubscribe to Wand(HER)wild’s Substack for bi-weekly newsletters or follow our podcast on Apple or follow our podcast on Spotify to never miss an episode. Leave a review to support our work. Thank you for listening!SubscribedThanks for listening to The Wand(HER)wild the podcast! Feel free to share with a mama friend. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wandherwild.substack.com