Ep 110: From Addict to Medicine Woman: Transmuting Victim Consciousness with Michelle McKay

Enjoy this episode? Please share it with at least ONE friend who you think needs to hear it!  Ever wondered how deep trauma can be transformed into powerful healing? Join us in this riveting episode with Michelle McKay, a medicine woman and spirit doula, as she shares her incredible journey from addiction to becoming a healer. Prepare to be inspired by her story of resilience and transformation.   Episode Highlights:  Michelle’s Journey: Discover the deep traumas Michelle faced and the pivotal moments that helped her rise from her lowest points.  Transition to Medicine Woman: Learn how Michelle transitioned into a medicine woman, embracing her role as a healer and guide.  Kambo: The Warrior's Medicine: Understand what Kambo is, how it is used, and why it’s known as the warrior's medicine.  The Chief's Revelation: Hear the story of a chief whose illness led him to discover the healing power of Kambo through spiritual guidance.  Processing Trauma with Sacred Medicines: Explore how sacred medicines can help process trauma when used with the right intention.  Impact of Corporatization: Discuss how corporatization has stripped away individuality in healing practices.  Sacred Medicines' Effects and Energies: Delve into the different effects and spirit energies present in sacred medicines.   About Michelle McKay:  Michelle McKay is a medicine woman and spirit doula. She empowers men and women to embrace their divinity through radical responsibility, acceptance, and self-love. With a strong emphasis on integration and embodiment, she curates transformative spaces for souls to manifest their highest potential, transcend limitations, and connect with their deepest truth. She stewards sacred medicines with reverence and respect, honoring traditional training and lineage. Michelle's passion lies in serving the sacred feminine, helping women connect with their hearts, wombs, and inner power. With 20 years of trauma-informed healing experience, she holds space for accountability and truth, guiding others on their journey of healing and self-discovery. For more information on Michelle McKay and her work, visit Priestess of the Wild.  Follow her on Instagram @priestessofthewild.   The Way Forward podcast is sponsored by: NEW BIOLOGY CLINIC: Experience individually tailored terrain-based health services with virtual consults, practitioner livestreams, movement classes, and more. The New Biology Clinic’s motivation is to make you healthy and keep you that way. Visit https://NewBiologyClinic.com and enter code TheWayForward for $50 off your activation fee. Members of The Way Forward get the full activation fee waived. Become a member of The Way Forward here: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/ ————————— ORGANIFI: Experience the delicious taste of Organifi's products infused with 250mg of shilajit. Explore their full collection and enjoy 20% off your entire order by going to organifi.com/twf. ————————— Visit our online marketplace for discounts on a variety of the best holistic health brands and products: https://thewayfwrd.com/store/   For all of our links, and to watch or listen to The Way Forward on other platforms, visit: https://www.flowcode.com/page/thewayforward   Join The Way Forward to connect with like minded men and women near you, businesses near you, and more! The best part? You pay whatever you want!: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/   Are you a natural health practitioner? Join our private, natural-health practitioner database here: https://thewayfwrd.com/directory-form/   ————————— *This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without expressed written permission from The Way Forward, LLC. The purpose of this presentation is to convey information. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a condition; nor is it to be considered medical or legal advice, opinion or recommendation. This information is presented in the spirit of service for all.*   0:00 - Addict to Medicine Woman: Transmuting Victim Consciousness 2:32 - Introduction  5:34 - What Made You Who You Are Now? 11:34 - What Facilitated the Rise Out? 18:18 - Becoming a Medicine Woman Today 26:45 - What is Kambo and Journey To It  32:24 - How Kambo Was Discovered 41:01 - Unprocessed Childhood Trauma and Sacred Medicine 45:10 - What Does Integration Look Like? 1:00:03 - Blame and Victimization in Women  1:10:53 - Losing The Village  1:25:38 - Bufo and Other Medicines That Have Been Experienced on Her Journey  1:39:38 - Closing Thoughts