Indigenous Wisdom with Julia Carmen

Today, Julia revisits one of her most cherished stories: a memory from 1957 in the Mission District of San Francisco, when she was four or five years old and her Tía Francisca was living with the family.This is a story about what happens when two people show up in a kitchen with a willingness to just be. No fixing, no pretending. Julia talks about soul care—not the Instagram version with bath bombs, but real tending. The kind that happens when you're known, your whole self, the grief and the giggles and the messy parts in between.Julia also opens about belonging—what it means to really belong somewhere, not just show up and be tolerated. And she shares what the School Without Walls is building: a space where you can come as you are and be held.Julia also shares this reflection which pairs with today's episode:On the day we held the service for my Tia Francisca, it was a beautiful day but I was feeling very heavy in my heart. As we were going into the chapel, I saw what I first thought was a huge bird, but it was a Blue Dragonfly. So today, I want to share with you Blue Dragonfly's message that I heard on that day:Hey Mija, Do you really think we have left you behind? Do you really think we do not guard you?Listen to me. You are loved beyond any love you could imagine.Have faith in yourself and in us that all is working out for your good and happiness.That sure sounds like something my Tia Francisca would say.Learn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfEnroll in The Magical PapersSchedule a free Cafecito y Chisme Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

This month in our archetype series, Julia sits with Mother Earth.Julia explores what it actually means to carry this energy—the gift of it, the weight of it—and how Grandmother Dragonfly shows up as a companion for this archetype. She talks about the difference between nurturing from fullness versus nurturing from depletion, the "spaghetti dinner" moment when you realize you're running on empty, and why soul care isn't selfish—it's essential.If you're a Mother Earth archetype, you'll recognize yourself in these stories: how people trust you without knowing why, how your presence shifts a room without needing to announce yourself, and why you keep saying yes to everyone even after you've said yes to yourself.Julia challenges those who lead with this archetype to ask themselves: What would it look like to let yourself be held the way you hold others?Learn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfEnroll in The Magical PapersSchedule a free Cafecito y Chisme Call with JuliaLearn more about the Alma Class Explore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

What does it mean to own something you made — in a world where anything digital can be copied in an instant? And what does that question have to do with the music your ancestors carried? In this episode, Julia Carmen sits down with Catherine Gairard, a French-Peruvian harpist and songwriter who creates what she calls emotive landscapes — music designed to reach the places words can't always find.They begin in the practical, discussing digital art and why proof of ownership matters more to small, independent artists than most people realize. But the conversation doesn't stay there. It moves — the way good music does — into something deeper: cultural inheritance, the difference between forgiveness and ongoing harm, and what it really means to carry a lineage forward rather than be weighed down by it.And then there's sound itself. Catherine breaks down the science of healing frequencies — why 432 Hz feels different in your body than 440 Hz, why you don't just hear with your ears, and why the idea that music "goes through you" is not metaphor. It's physics. This one starts in the practical and walks right into the sacred.Listen in today and join us in a few weeks as Julia continues the conversation with Catherine in a powerful Part Two. Links & Resources:Catherine's music and workLearn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfEnroll in The Magical PapersSchedule a free Cafecito y Chisme Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

In this episode, Julia Carmen introduces the Alma Class: a year-long container for those who are hearing the knock—that inner call to come home to themselves.This is not a curriculum. It's a remembrance. The Alma Class is for anyone who has felt that movement within, that sense that something deeper is asking to be known. Julia talks about what soul listening actually is, how the archetypes guide your own remembrance, and why this work cannot be rushed or done alone.She shares what you receive as part of the class—quarterly group sessions, one-on-one time with Julia, access to the Dragonfly Messenger readings, the Dragonfly 52 card deck, early access to retreats, and most importantly, real time with Julia focused entirely on you and your soul self.Learn More:Free Cafecito y Chisme Call with Julia: Book a conversation with Julia to explore if this is the right timing and fitListen to "The Light Beings" recording on the websiteVisit The School Without Walls: theschoolwithoutwalls.netLearn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfEnroll in The Magical PapersListen to Diamond Dragonfly's MessageSchedule a free Cafecito y Chisme Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

What does it mean to honor where you come from while walking between two worlds? In this conversation, Julia Carmen sits down with Lily Espinoza—educator, author, and advocate for Latinx students in higher education—to explore identity, legacy, and what it takes to stay centered when the world asks you to choose.With over twenty years of experience at universities including Stanford, Harvard, Columbia, and UC Berkeley, Lily brings a wealth of knowledge about educational pathways and systemic change. But more importantly, she brings the lived experience of a daughter honoring her mother's legacy, a single parent navigating multiple identities, and a woman who refused to give up.This is a conversation about breathing through difficulty, feeding the fire of curiosity in our young people, demanding better from our education systems, and understanding that the word pura vida—simple life, pure life—is an anchor for the soul.Connect with Lily:Lily's websiteCentering Pura Vida: the movieLearn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfEnroll in The Magical PapersListen to Diamond Dragonfly's MessageSchedule a free Cafecito y Chisme Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

This month, Julia continues the archetype series, diving into The Alchemist.If you've ever had the experience of things just coming together for you — opportunities that seem to flow in without force, knowing something before you can explain how you know it — this episode might explain a lot. The Alchemist archetype lives across two worlds at once, creating in the unseen before anything appears in the physical. To the outside, it looks effortless. But Julia unpacks what's actually happening beneath the surface, and why the doing was never the source to begin with.If the archetype series has been resonating with you, this one goes deep. And if you're ready to discover and explore your own archetypes, The Magical Papers is the place to continue the journey.Learn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfEnroll in The Magical PapersListen to Dust Particle Dragonfly's MessageSchedule a free Cafecito y Chisme Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

In this episode, Julia Carmen of The School Without Walls invites you to experience Cafecito y Chisme.Cafecito y Chisme calls are free 30-minute discovery calls offered through the School Without Walls. These are opportunities to gain a greater understanding of Julia's work, and which offerings may be right for your Soul's journey at this moment. At times, there can be some confusion: these calls are not a reading, not a mini session, not deep personal processing, but a place to begin.Julia has noticed that her own excitement during these conversations may sometimes read as pressure. It is not. It is simply an invitation and comes from the joy of connecting with someone ready to heed the call of their Soul Self. Julia also shares the origin of the name — rooted in how her family and community spoke, where cafecito (a little coffee) and chisme (the kind of storytelling and sharing that deepens relationships) went hand in hand. She closes with a reading from Black Dragonfly.Learn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides:Schedule a free Cafecito y Chisme Call with JuliaGet your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfEnroll in The Magical PapersLearn more about the new Alma ClassExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

Today's guest previously joined Julia to talk about dancing to the tune of your own soul, in episode 79. In this follow-up conversation, soul empowerment coach and light language healer Birgitta Visser opens up about what it really looks like to walk away from the relationships and patterns that have been keeping you small, and what the work of rebuilding from the inside out actually requires.Julia and Birgitta talk story about dysfunctional relationships as mirrors of unhealed pain, the moment you stop asking "why is this happening to me" and start asking "why is this happening for me," and how self-responsibility — not self-blame — becomes the turning point. They also get into Brigitta's books, her love of Joe Dispenza's gratitude meditations, light language as a frequency of the soul, and what it means to create in the present moment rather than from fear.And stay with us to the end — Birgitta closes out the episode with a live light language transmission set with the intention of releasing fear and anxiety. Your soul already knows how to receive it.A note: this episode contains mentions of childhood and relational abuse. Please take care if you are sensitive to these topics.Connect with Birgitta:Birgitta's websiteBirgitta's booksLearn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfSchedule a free Cafecito y Chisme Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

In today's Indigenous Wisdom Conversation, Julia revisits her original conversation with Birgitta Visser — divine channel, soul empowerment coach, light language healer, and author — as a special rerun before welcoming Birgitta back next week for a brand-new follow-up episode. Don't miss Part 2, airing next week!In this episode, Julia and Birgitta explore what it means to truly live in the present moment, the power of breath as a gateway to awareness, and the relationship between the soul, the mind, and the ego. Birgitta shares her work as a light language healer, explaining how these cosmic healing codes speak directly to the soul. They also dive into overcoming deep personal trauma, breaking free from people-pleasing, navigating boundaries, and why so many of us live like "gerbils on a treadmill" instead of following our true path.Connect with Birgitta:Birgitta's websiteBirgitta's booksLearn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfSchedule a free Cafecito y Chisme Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

This month, Julia Carmen continues the archetype series with The Sage.The Sage doesn’t announce itself. It moves like an infinity sign — constant, flowing, without ego. If you’ve ever walked into a room and felt more at home in the background than the front, or found yourself watching the world with curiosity rather than judgment, this one is for you.In this episode, Julia explores:•  What it means to be “not seen when seen” — the central paradox of the Sage archetype•  Why Sages often mistake their natural energy for invisibility or being undervalued•  The difference between shrinking and simply flowing•  How the Sage can be cultivated — even if you weren’t born into it•  The Joyful Sage dragonfly pairing.This is an invitation to stop fighting your own current. To let yourself move the way you were built to move.If today stirred something in you, go back and listen to the Diamond Dragonfly episode. And to go deeper with all the archetypes — including videos, teachings, and community reflection — visit the Magical Papers Workshop.Learn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfEnroll in The Magical PapersListen to Diamond Dragonfly's MessageSchedule a free Cafecito y Chisme Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

In this episode, Juliana — apprentice to Julia and guest host — sits down with JR Rice, a Black man, writer, teacher, event host & curator, and spoken word artist, born and raised in Oakland, California.  JR works with students navigating homelessness, immigration pressure, incarceration, and trauma — and he meets them there through the radical act of storytelling.This conversation moves through what it means to teach identity through writing, why vulnerability has to come from the teacher first, and how story has always been the way humans pass down what matters. JR also speaks honestly about his own path — being fired for trying to unionize, living with bipolar disorder, a serious heart procedure that changed how he moves through life — and what he's learned about legacy, self-care, and not giving up.Links & ResourcesJR's debut novel Broken Pencils — available on Amazon and at local bookstoresUpcoming poetry collection I Was, Am, and Will Be — out June 2025JR's website: jrrice.comJR on Instagram & TikTokLearn more about The School Without Walls:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfEnroll in The Magical Papers Schedule a free Cafecito y Chisme Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

This month, we begin walking with the Queen archetype—the one who stands in her glory and knows who she is. When we understand the archetype we lead with, comparison falls away, and our nervous system begins to settle. You are not here to become someone else. You are here to remember who you already are.Learn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfEnroll in The Magical Papers (50% off until February 28th with code BIRTHDAY50)Listen to Diamond Dragonfly's MessageSchedule a free Cafecito y Chisme Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

Today we are happy to share Julia Carmen's conversation with Kevin Chung on the Standout Creatives Podcast. This is a conversation about business, creativity, and what it means to stand out without selling your spirit. Together they explore visibility, identity, belonging, and the difference between branding as performance versus branding as truth. This episode is an invitation to create from the soul — not from fear.Connect with Kevin:Standout Creatives Standout Creatives PodcastStandout Authors on SubstackLearn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfSchedule a free Cafecito y Chisme Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

In today's Indigenous Wisdom Conversation, we are revisiting a conversation between Julia and Kawika Alfiche. This is a heart-filled conversation about story, music, Hula, community and so much more.Connect with Kawika:Hālau O Keikiali'iKawika's Music Learn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfSchedule a free Cafecito y Chisme Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design. Music provided by Kawika Alfiche: Pua Olena.

Just be in the now of what is going on.Learn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfEnroll in The Magical PapersSchedule a free Cafecito y Chisme Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

In this episode, Julia invites us to step off the overculture’s rushed timeline and into the slower, more honest threshold of the Lunar New Year. Reflecting on the Year of the Horse, she explores movement that is soul-led rather than urgency-driven, and how listening inward can guide the year ahead. This is an invitation to begin later, softer, and with deeper trust in your own rhythm.Learn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfSchedule a free Cafecito y Chisme Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

In this episode, Julia reflects on what happens when creativity freezes—and what it actually takes to bring it back to life. Drawing on the teachings of Clarissa Pinkola Estés, we explore how warmth, movement, and self-love thaw the places where the soul has gone quiet. Creativity never disappears; it waits for us to return.Learn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfSchedule a free Discovery Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

As we arrive at the close of another year, Julia offers a gentle, honest reflection on how we’ve been living—and how to tend the soul self during times of transition. This episode invites you to release resolution thinking, listen more deeply, and prepare the inner ground for the year ahead with kindness and clarity.Learn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides:Retreat with The School Without Walls - February 2026 Retreat in Mendocino County, CaliforniaGet your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfSchedule a free Discovery Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

In this episode, Julia revisits The Magical Papers, a self-paced online workshop rooted in archetypal wisdom and self-understanding. She also shares a note about the podcast’s upcoming January pause and invites listeners to revisit favorite episodes from the Indigenous Wisdom archive.Mentioned in today's episode:The Magical Papers WorkshopSleeping Beauty Blog PostEpisode 87: The Power of Archetypes Learn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides:Retreat with The School Without Walls - February 2026 Retreat in Mendocino County, CaliforniaGet your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfSchedule a free Discovery Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

In this episode, Julia Carmen shares a deeper look at her calling as a curandera de las curanderas — the healer of healers and seer of the soul. She speaks candidly about fear, learned conditioning, ancestral lineages of healing, and what it truly means to walk between the physical and non-physical worlds. This is an invitation to remember who you are beneath the noise of the over-culture.Learn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfWhat is The Indigenous Soul?The Light BeingsThe Magical Papers webinarSchedule a free Discovery Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design. 

In this episode, Julia shares the origin story of the Dragonfly Guides and the dream that opened the path to their teachings. Each dragonfly arrives with a message about truth, courage, and remembering who you are. If this story resonates, the Dragonfly Circle Community and card deck offer a simple way to continue this conversation with your own soul self.For more resources, explore The School Without Walls:Take 10% off various offerings at The School Without WallsJoin the Dragonfly Circle & order your Card DeckDownload your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfRetreat with The School Without Walls - February 2026 RetreatBook a Free Cafecito y Chisme Discovery Call: Schedule hereWhat is The Indigenous Soul?Learn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessions (opening for enrollment spring 2026)Explore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

You are eternal.Learn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

In this closing chapter of The Indigenous Soul, Julia opens the door to one of the most tender teachings: the movement from warriors of the fight to warriors of the light. She reflects on decades of working with male energy, the wounds carried across generations, and the path home to soul remembrance through choice, compassion, and innate wisdom. This episode offers grounded guidance for anyone walking beside a loved one—or themselves—through the fog of mental health challenges.This episode includes discussions of abuse, suicide, and mental health crises. You can use the timestamps below to skip sensitive sections if needed.07:21–12:55 | Discussion of suicide ideation, family harm, trauma, and court-mandated clients.12:55–17:09 | Mental illness, PTSD-like symptoms, internal battles, “good/evil” framing.17:09–22:30 | Mental instability, brain survival responses, navigating internal struggle.22:30–28:50 | Resistance to change, mental health challenges, emotional overwhelm.28:50–32:25 | Julia’s personal story about her son’s long-term mental health struggles.32:25–34:20 | Doors/realms metaphor tied to mental illness and destabilization.34:20–36:40 | Substance use as an attempt to quiet mental distress.36:40–39:48 | Abuse, domestic-violence field narratives, and the belief that people cannot change.This month's Dragonfly Guides & Resources:Light Crystals Dragonfly in the Dragonfly Circle (including the wing artwork)Episode #14: Light Crystals DragonflyJulia's Books & PublicationsMentioned in today's episode:Episode 47: Indigenous Wisdom Conversations: Finding Moments that Fit your Archetype with Byron LuLearn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Retreat with The School Without Walls - February 2026 RetreatThe Magical Papers Webinar: Learn more and sign up today! Book a Free Cafecito y Chisme Discovery Call: Schedule hereGet your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfWhat is The Indigenous Soul?Learn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

In this episode, Julia shares what it truly means to offer soul care — not just to others, but to yourself. Through story, remembrance, and seasonal reflection, she explores how tending to your Alma creates real connection, healing, and resilience during challenging times. And, she shares special invitations from The School Without Walls to support you in caring for your Soul Self of Being.Mentioned in this episode:Take 10% off various offerings at The School Without WallsSign up to be first to know when the Chi Chi Soul Care workshop launchesJoin the Dragonfly Circle & order your Card DeckDownload your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfPearl Bailey DragonflyFor more resources, explore The School Without Walls:Retreat with The School Without Walls - February 2026 RetreatBook a Free Cafecito y Chisme Discovery Call: Schedule hereWhat is The Indigenous Soul?Learn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessions (opening for enrollment spring 2026)Explore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

In today's episode of the Indigenous Wisdom podcast, Julia opens the doorway into the quiet, sacred relationship between humans and the animals who walk beside us. Pets are more than companions—they are teachers, angels, and carriers of messages from both the physical and non-physical realms. Through stories from her own life, Julia shows how animals guide us, protect us, and invite us back into our own humanity. Mentioned in this episode:Copper DragonflyUnlock Your Pet’s Knowing SessionsEpisode 81 – Haunani and the Power of ChangeFor more resources, explore The School Without Walls:Retreat with The School Without Walls - February 2026 RetreatBook a Free Cafecito y Chisme Discovery Call: Schedule hereGet your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfWhat is The Indigenous Soul?Order a Dragonfly Card DeckLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

Julia Carmen returns with a personal story from the early days of The School Without Walls, the vision of the Light Beings. Through this powerful remembrance, she invites listeners to reconnect with their own calling, release fear, and honor the light within. This is a channeled teaching on awakening, healing, and remembering who you truly be.Mentioned in this episode:Fog DragonflyThe Magical Papers Webinar: Learn more and sign up today! For more resources, explore The School Without Walls:Retreat with The School Without Walls - February 2026 RetreatBook a Free Cafecito y Chisme Discovery Call: Schedule hereGet your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfWhat is The Indigenous Soul?Order a Dragonfly Card DeckLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

In this heartfelt episode, Julia Carmen explores the teachings of Chapter 11 of The Indigenous Soul. Through personal stories of healing and awakening, Julia reflects on what it truly means to live between the physical and non-physical realms. She shares how her own journey through illness became a teaching on balance, remembrance, and the inseparable nature of both worlds.Julia closes with a simple blessing and playful reflection on self-love: “Me and you — how do you do?”This month's Dragonfly Guides & Resources:Purple Dragonfly in the Dragonfly Circle (including the wing artwork)Episode 13: Purple DragonflyJulia's Books & PublicationsMentioned in today's episode:Song: So Happy Together by The TurtlesEpisode 85: The Indigenous Soul - Chapter OneLearn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Retreat with The School Without Walls - February 2026 RetreatThe Magical Papers Webinar: Learn more and sign up today! Book a Free Cafecito y Chisme Discovery Call: Schedule hereGet your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfWhat is The Indigenous Soul?Order a Dragonfly Card DeckLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

In today’s message, we meet the Purple Dragonfly, a messenger of protection, peace, and divine trust. Julia reflects on Purple Dragonfly's original message, and what it continues to teach about self-love, universal flow, and the remembrance of light within.This episode is a gentle reminder that peace is not something to find—it’s something to remember. Learn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Enroll in The Magical Papers, our online workshop that invites you to discover your Archetype.Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfJoin the Dragonfly Circle CommunityExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

In today's episode of the Indigenous Wisdom podcast, Julia Carmen invites us to explore Qué es una Bruja? — what does it mean to be a bruja today? She shares stories from her lineage, unpacks the overculture’s fear of the seer, and shares wisdom from the Dragonfly Guides to remind us that magic lives within us. This episode is a remembrance of ancestral knowing, courage, and the truth of walking in both worlds.Learn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Access your Dia de los Muertos Free Resource KitSign up for The Magical Papers WorkshopGet your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfSchedule a free Discovery Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

Learn about the upcoming holiday Dia de los Muertos as Julia shares reflections of her experience of remembrance, honoring her ancestors, and embracing her meaning in life. You'll also learn about the free offering for this season: The Dia de los Muertos Resource Kit.Links from today's episode:Dia de los Muertos Free Resource KitThe Magical Papers WorkshopOriginal Recipe for Sugar Skull CakesAdapted recipe by Ananda from Dancing Spirit Ranch (gluten free and vegan)Dust Particles DragonflyHealer DragonflyEpisode 75: What is Dia de los Muertos?Learn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfSchedule a free Discovery Call with JuliaLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

In this episode, Julia welcomes Raina Joi Beach, an energy medicine practitioner and massage therapist who lives on the water in the San Francisco Bay. Raina shares about her life on boats, her love of nature, the medicine of clean water, and how living gently with the elements shapes her work.Julia and Raina talk about energetic boundaries, nervous system healing, and why true bodywork begins in the non-physical. They explore “chi chi soul time” and what it really means to listen to the divine heart rather than the human one. The conversation closes with stories of community, connection, and the remembrance of home within self.Connect with Raina:Raina's websiteRaina on InstagramLearn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfJoin us for the February 2026 Retreat: Feeling and BeingRegister for the Magical Papers Self-Paced WorkshopSchedule a free Discovery Call with JuliaOrder a Dragonfly Card DeckLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

In this replay of one of our most popular episodes, you'll invited to learn about Soul Listening and how you can harness this powerful practice.Learn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Retreat with The School Without Walls - February 2026 RetreatThe Magical Papers Webinar: Learn more and sign up today Book a Free Cafecito y Chisme Discovery Call: Schedule hereGet your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfWhat is The Indigenous Soul?Learn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

Today, we have yellow dragonfly. A lady in waiting, yellow dragonfly. Our lady in waiting. She comes to us with the soft loving. Be still and listen to the divine one.Learn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfJoin the Dragonfly Circle Community: free 30-day trial in October!Explore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

Welcome back to the Indigenous Wisdom Podcast. In this episode, we explore Chapter Ten of Julia’s book, The Indigenous Soul. Our wisdom guide this month is Yellow Dragonfly, who invites us to embrace stillness. Julia delves into the ancient concepts of angels, guides, and "troublemakers" from other worlds.The conversation powerfully concludes with a reminder that our ultimate battle is won through unconditional love and trust in self.This month's Dragonfly Guides & Resources:Yellow Dragonfly in the Dragonfly Circle (including the wing artwork)Episode 5: Yellow DragonflyJulia's Books & PublicationsJoin the Dragonfly Circle Community: free 30-day trial in October!Mentioned in today's episode:Episode 42: Indigenous Wisdom Conversations: Unconditional Love with Seer of the Stars Syleste WilliamsEpisode 88: Indigenous Wisdom Conversations: Seeing the Divine and the Potential in Everyone with Julie WilliamsLearn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Retreat with The School Without Walls - February 2026 RetreatThe Magical Papers Webinar: Learn more and sign up today! Book a Free Cafecito y Chisme Discovery Call: Schedule hereGet your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfWhat is The Indigenous Soul?Order a Dragonfly Card DeckLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

In this heartfelt conversation, Julia sits with Deanna Boettcher of Mar Vista Farm and Cottages in Mendocino County, California - the venue where we are hosting the February 2026 School Without Walls Retreat. Together, they talk about land, spirit, and the journey that brought her and her partner to this magical place. From fresh eggs and gardens to the creek and ocean access, Mar Vista is more than a farm stay—it’s a space where the land itself calls you to be present. They also talk about loss, resilience, and the deep ways ancestors guide us.Learn more about Mar Vista Farm and Cottages, our February 2026 Retreat, and The School Without Walls at the links below:Mar Vista Farm and CottagesFebruary 2026 Retreat: Feeling and BeingAmber DragonflyFire Dragonfly (The Feeling and Being Retreat Guide)Learn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfRegister for the Magical Papers Self-Paced WorkshopSchedule a free Discovery Call with JuliaOrder a Dragonfly Card DeckLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

This bonus Cafecito y Chisme conversation with Natalie Bedard is full of laughter, motherhood stories, and soul truths. Together they talk about raising sons, the chaos of twins, and the wisdom that comes from simply surviving the unexpected. We could all use a little laughter right now: listen in and give your soul a small break today.Listen to Julia and Natalie's original conversation in Episode 94: Indigenous Wisdom Conversations: The Warrior Work of Remembering Our Worth with Natalie BedardConnect with Natalie at her website.Natalie has a free gift for our listeners: get yours at this link.Listen to Julia and Natalie's conversation on the LiftOneSelf podcast.Learn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfRegister for the Magical Papers Self-Paced WorkshopSchedule a free Discovery Call with JuliaOrder a Dragonfly Card DeckLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

Learn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Retreat with The School Without Walls - February 2026 RetreatThe Magical Papers Webinar: Learn more and sign up for the Free PreviewBook a Free Cafecito y Chisme Discovery Call: Schedule hereGet your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfWhat is The Indigenous Soul?Learn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

Live in the present moment. Listen to the message from Jasper Dragonfly, our September Dragonfly of the Month.Jasper Dragonfly in the Dragonfly Circle (including the wing artwork)Order a Dragonfly Card DeckLearn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Retreat with The School Without Walls - February 2026 RetreatThe Magical Papers Webinar: Learn more and sign up for the Free PreviewBook a Free Cafecito y Chisme Discovery Call: Schedule hereGet your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfWhat is The Indigenous Soul?Learn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

Welcome to the next episode in our series exploring Julia's book, The Indigenous Soul.  Today, we explore Chapter Nine. Jasper Dragonfly, the trickster rascal, is our guide. Julia reflects on timelines, presence, and the way we walk both the physical and non-physical worlds at once. She closes with a light-hearted blessing, sharing a metaphor for the sweetness of life.This month's Dragonfly Guides & Resources:Jasper Dragonfly in the Dragonfly Circle (including the wing artwork)Episode 86: Jasper DragonflyJulia's Books & PublicationsRethinking our Relationship with Time Enjoy this song with pairs well with today's episode: Time in a BottleLearn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Retreat with The School Without Walls - February 2026 RetreatThe Magical Papers Webinar: Learn more and sign up for the Free PreviewBook a Free Cafecito y Chisme Discovery Call: Schedule hereGet your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfWhat is The Indigenous Soul?Order a Dragonfly Card DeckLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

Welcome to our summer miniseries of the Indigenous Wisdom Podcast, where we'll be exploring a powerful free tool from The School Without Walls: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul Self. Julia uses these questions to frame her work with so many here at The School Without Walls, whether they're attending a retreat or leaning into soul care as self-care. Over the next few weeks, we'll go through each of the 10 questions together.Learn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfJoin Julia at the Feeling and Being retreat, February 5-8 2026Access your Free Preview of The Magical Papers online workshopSchedule a free Discovery Call with JuliaOrder a Dragonfly Card DeckLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

Welcome to our summer miniseries of the Indigenous Wisdom Podcast, where we'll be exploring a powerful free tool from The School Without Walls: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul Self. Julia uses these questions to frame her work with so many here at The School Without Walls, whether they're attending a retreat or leaning into soul care as self-care. Over the next few weeks, we'll go through each of the 10 questions together.Learn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfJoin Julia at the Feeling and Being retreat, February 5-8 2026Access your Free Preview of The Magical Papers online workshopSchedule a free Discovery Call with JuliaOrder a Dragonfly Card DeckLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

Welcome to our summer miniseries of the Indigenous Wisdom Podcast, where we'll be exploring a powerful free tool from The School Without Walls: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul Self. Julia uses these questions to frame her work with so many here at The School Without Walls, whether they're attending a retreat or leaning into soul care as self-care. Over the next few weeks, we'll go through each of the 10 questions together.Learn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfJoin Julia at the Feeling and Being retreat, February 5-8 2026Sign up for The Magical Papers online workshopSchedule a free Discovery Call with JuliaOrder a Dragonfly Card DeckLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

Welcome to the next episode in our series exploring Julia's book, The Indigenous Soul.  Today, we explore Chapter Eight, with the presence of Mother Dragonfly as our guide. Julia explores what it means to embody the female frequency of being. With story, soul, and vibration, she invites us to remember: You are the mother. You are the all.This month's Dragonfly Guides:Mother Dragonfly in the Dragonfly Circle (including the wing artwork)Episode 124: Mother DragonflyJulia's Books & PublicationsLearn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Retreat with The School Without Walls - February 2026 RetreatGet your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfWhat is The Indigenous Soul?The Magical Papers webinarSchedule a free Discovery Call with JuliaOrder a Dragonfly Card DeckLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

Welcome to our summer miniseries of the Indigenous Wisdom Podcast, where we'll be exploring a powerful free tool from The School Without Walls: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul Self. Julia uses these questions to frame her work with so many here at The School Without Walls, whether they're attending a retreat or leaning into soul care as self-care. Over the next few weeks, we'll go through each of the 10 questions together.Learn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfJoin Julia at the Feeling and Being retreat, February 5-8 2026Access your Free Preview of The Magical Papers online workshopSchedule a free Discovery Call with JuliaOrder a Dragonfly Card DeckLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

Everything is connected. Listen in to today's message from Mother Dragonfly.Learn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfSchedule a free Discovery Call with JuliaOrder a Dragonfly Card DeckGet on the waitlist for the next Chi Chi Soul Time sessionsLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

Welcome to our summer miniseries of the Indigenous Wisdom Podcast, where we'll be exploring a powerful free tool from The School Without Walls: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul Self. Julia uses these questions to frame her work with so many here at The School Without Walls, whether they're attending a retreat or leaning into soul care as self-care. Over the next few weeks, we'll go through each of the 10 questions together.Learn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfJoin Julia at the Feeling and Being retreat, February 5-8 2026Access your Free Preview of The Magical Papers online workshopSchedule a free Discovery Call with JuliaOrder a Dragonfly Card DeckLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

In this episode, Curandera Julia Carmen returns with blessings and a reflection, inviting us to consider what it means to belong to a tribe, both consciously and unconsciously. This episode is an invitation to turn inward, remember who you are, and honor the sacred tribe of your own being.Free Resource: Get a free preview of "The Magical Papers" to explore your archetype: https://www.theschoolwithoutwalls.net/magicFree Resource: Download “10 Questions to Ask Your Soul Self”:  https://www.theschoolwithoutwalls.net/10-questionsShop the Dragonfly Card Deck: Order the 52-card deck and get access to the Dragonfly Circle community: https://www.theschoolwithoutwalls.net/the-dragonfly-circleBook a Free Discovery Call with Julia: https://www.theschoolwithoutwalls.net/discovery-callExplore All Offerings: Visit The School Without Walls: https://www.theschoolwithoutwalls.net/Production by Podlad and Daypack DigitalCover art by Olivia Dancel | Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design

In this soul-led solo episode, Julia Carmen guides us through the power of archetypes, energetic frequency, and the quiet knowing of the Soul Self. Through reflection and personal teaching, Julia reminds us that when we truly see ourselves, we align with the ALL. This episode closes with a spoken blessing: “I Am Me.”🔗 Learn more about The Magical Papers: theschoolwithoutwalls.net/magic✨ Stay Connected with The School Without Walls🌀 Free Resource: Download “10 Questions to Ask Your Soul Self”📞 Book a Free Discovery Call with Julia: Schedule here🎴 Order the Dragonfly Card Deck: Shop the deck🌿 Learn about Master Alma Class (MAC) Sessions: Explore MAC🧭 Explore All Offerings: Visit The School Without Walls📲 Follow Along on Instagram + Facebook: @theschoolwithoutwalls🎧 Production by Podlad and Daypack Digital 🎨 Cover art by Olivia Dancel | Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design

In this soulful conversation, Julia talks with breathwork facilitator and somatic practitioner Laura Haraka. Together, they explore the deep remembering that happens through the breath, talk about trauma, nervous system healing, and what it means to come back to the body as a sacred place of wisdom and safety.Connect with Laura:Laura’s website: https://feeltoheal.liveInsight Timer (for Laura’s free meditations): https://insighttimer.com/lauraharaka Learn more about The School Without Walls and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfAccess your free preview of The Magical Papers WorkshopSchedule a free Discovery Call with JuliaOrder a Dragonfly Card DeckLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.

Learn more about The School Without Walls  and the Dragonfly Guides:Get your free guide: 10 Questions to Ask Your Soul SelfSchedule a free Discovery Call with JuliaOrder a Dragonfly Card DeckLearn more about Master Alma Class (MAC) sessionsExplore The School Without WallsConnect with us on Instagram and FacebookProduction assistance from Podlad.com and Daypack Digital. Artwork by Olivia Dancel. Dragonfly art by Soul Creative Design.