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Opening new perspectives with ancient roots, The Wild Temple Podcast is a sanctuary for spirit-led women, practical mystics, and professionals seeking to live and lead in alignment with Dharma.


Hosted by Brooke Sullivan, Tantra Yoga Therapist, herbalist, and founder of The Wild Temple School, each episode weaves timeless wisdom with grounded tools for transformation—exploring the healing sciences of Tantra, Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda, and plant spirit medicine.


From intimate reflections to soulful interviews with teachers, visionaries, and wellness pioneers, this podcast offers pathways for resilience, empowerment, and deep remembrance.


Tune in for seasonal insights, sacred practices, and conversations that illuminate the way of the wise feminine—and guide you back to the truth of who you are.




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The New Year: Desire for Freedom and Fulfillment This episode marks a threshold—a bridge into the next season (our 3rd) of The Wild Temple Podcast. Here, Brooke reflects in a solocast, on the transition from a year devoted to Dharma—structure, coherence, and sacred technologies—into a new season centered on Desire. In the Tantric tradition, desire is not something to overcome or supress, but a living intelligence that, when understood, becomes a path toward freedom (mukti) and fulfillment (bh...
EPISODE: From the Belly of the Dragon | A New Moon Transmission from Scotland 🗓️ July 24 | Amavasya in Pushya | New Moon Magic 🎙️ In This Episode: From a beautiful edge of the Scottish coast, Brooke offers a New Moon transmission that feels part dream, part prayer, part sacred assignment. She shares a visionary dream—from 2 nights ago, where we as women are on a covert mission.. walking a path into the belly of the beast in service to Sacred Law. From Rosie the Riveteer to Waverly Trainstati...
From Witch Trials to the United Nations: Your Power IS Your Voice A Guru Purnima Transmission from The Wild Temple This special Guru Purnima episode of The Wild Temple Podcast explores the sacred force of voice—as an offering, a healing, and a reclamation of dharma. The episode opens with the profound recognition that reclaiming one’s voice is both an ancestral inheritance and a spiritual responsibility. Brooke Shannon Sullivan shares a recent revelation from her own lineage: in 1692, ...
This episode of the Wild Temple Podcast features an in-depth interview with Judy Leiblien, a psycho-spiritual herbalist based in New Mexico. Judy discusses her journey with herbalism, her profound connection with the land, and her experiences with Kundalini energy. The conversation explores the importance of embodiment, the subtle energies of plants, and the need for self-care and nurturing in today's intense world. Judy shares her personal Kundalini awakening story, the significance of bound...
A Meeting of Hearts with Wolfgang Bischoff In this special episode, Brooke Sullivan shares a heartfelt conversation with Wolfgang Bischoff, a mystic, psychologist, and founder of the Human Culture Academy in Germany. This serendipitous meeting, sparked by a connection through Pandit Rajmani Tigunait’s translator, blossomed into a deep connection and the creation of "Satsang Soulfood," an upcoming event in San Francisco for the Summer Solstice (June 20th). Brooke reflects on the value of spe...
In this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, I sit down with Stephanie Chee Baréa—a lifelong educator, Yogini, sound healer, and feminine empowerment guide. We dive deep into her journey of finding purpose and belonging as a woman of multicultural heritage, and how this has shaped her path of Dharma and leadership. Stephanie shares her vision of women’s empowerment, exploring what it truly means to step into leadership roles with authenticity and courage. She also discusses the power of sound ...
In a time where so much focus is placed on destruction, division, and collapse, we often miss the quiet, yet powerful movements of love medicine that is transformation in action. Why is no one talking about this?? We hear about the wars, the climate disasters, the chaos of political power struggles. But what about the women rebuilding their communities after crisis? What about the healers, musicians + artists guiding people back into their bodies? What about the therapists, the te...
In this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, Brooke invites you into the energy of the Amavasya, the dark moon, a time of reflection and healing. This particular Amavasya is especially unique, connected to a rare 144-year shift during the Kumbh Mela, making it a powerful moment for transformation. With the intensity of the news and social media, many of us feel overwhelmed or stuck in cycles of over-engagement or disengagement. Brooke shares practices to help us reconnect with our inner light ...
For this Moon’s episode, recorded in Tasmania, I talk with Brenna Quinlan and Charlie Mgee about permaculture. We delve into the origins of the permaculture movement, its principles, and its evolution from gardening to broader cultural practices. Brenna shares her journey from fine art to permaculture illustration, while Charlie discusses combining music with permaculture education. Listen in as we explore how permaculture fosters regenerative solutions, supports diverse passions, and builds ...
Welcome to your Tantric Guide to 2025. Amidst the pressures of constant activity and societal expectations, the power of rest and the sacred pause, especially during the new moon phase is crucial. This time as we transition into the new year is a prime time to examine our habits and beliefs around rest, to take time for self-reflection, and to nurture our connection to nature. Enjoy the  talk with René Quenell, an experienced Ayurvedic practitioner, Tantric and yoga instructor, and Jy...
In this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, Brooke welcomes Kat Maier, a renowned practitioner of energetic herbalism, founder and director of Sacred Plant Traditions in Charlottesville, Virginia and author of 'Energetic Herbalism. They discuss their shared love for plants, vitalism, and the profound experiences that shape our connection to the earth. Fascinating key concepts are explored, such as aesthesis, homeodynamism, adharmic living, and best practices for deepening one's relatio...
In this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, Brooke invites listeners to embrace the introspective and nourishing qualities of winter as she kicks off the Winter Wisdom Series. She introduces sacred technologies like yoga therapy, Ayurveda, and Jyotish, offering practical self-care practices tailored for the season, such as creating nourishing herbal oil blends, chanting mantra, and crafting aromatic remedies to support well-being during the colder months. Brooke is then joined by yoga therapi...
As we approach the final month of the year, unlock the power of ancient wisdom practices to navigate the potent cosmic shifts of December. In this special episode, Brooke Sullivan guides us on a deep dive into the transformative system of Jyotish - the sacred art of lunar astrology from India. Key Takeaways: Explore the yogic philosophy behind Jyotish and how it can help you align with the natural rhythms of this transitional time.Discover the significance of the recent new moon and practic...
In this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, Brooke Sullivan shares her profound journey and insights on blending ancient wisdom with modern crises through personal anecdotes and community efforts. From working with frankincense in meditation to organizing extensive community support during a climate disaster (Hurricane Helene 2024) in Asheville, North Carolina, Brooke discusses the importance of grounding practices and plant allies in building resilience. She details how communities can come ...
Today marks a rare convergence—both All Hallows’ Eve and Diwali, the festival of lights celebrated in the East. As we honor Halloween, a tradition rooted in my own ancestral ties to Scotland and Ireland, I’m reminded of the shared theme between these days: a reverence for what lies beyond, whether in the shadows or in the warmth of light. It’s a powerful reminder of memory, the cycles of release and renewal, and how time itself can be a gift—a current that both flows from the past and guides ...
In this episode of the Wild Temple podcast, Brooke Sullivan and guest Kennea Miller explore the profound connections between ancestry, land, and healing through yogic practices. Listen in as they share personal journeys of reconnecting with their heritage, including Kennea’s ties to the Gullah Geechee people and her decolonial healing work. Their deep and insightful conversation covers the impacts of colonialism and slavery, and highlights the importance of rituals and nature in reclaiming cu...
In this extraordinary episode, Brooke shares story upon story of both the blissful and pathological states of kundalini awakening necessary for yoga teachers and mental professionals to understand. Topics include: Spiritual crisis that cause pyschotic episodesThe spiritual phenomenon that leads to blissThe profound positive effects of kundalini awakening from systematic practicesHow tantra yoga traditions show a higher level of prevalence of heightened, blissful states How when ...
*:* inside this episode brooke and clare discuss dharmic living, and unveil some key aspects that may go against the grain of how in modern culture we are taught, or programmed to be. some topics include: *cleansing as a regenerative, nourishing practice *rewiring the mind, habits and sacred practices from masculine dominant views *the kind of yoga and life that empowers dharma *being a voice for the feminine and empowering women *our sensorial awakening when we live aligned with (and imbi...
In this episode of the Wild Temple podcast, Streaming from Mallorca, Spain, esteemed yoga practitioner Kia Miller shares her insights with Brooke on the significance of Guru Purnima in various traditions and the importance of honoring the teacher within. Together they explore the spiritual journey, including Kia’s first teacher and influential experiences in psychodrama and Kundalini yoga. The discussion highlights the role of deep emotional healing, the potency of immersive practices, and ...
In this episode Brooke shares her views on this time of year and Independence Day through the lens of Jyotish ज्योतिष (Vedic Astrology) and key myths from India. Topics mentioned are: Saturn in Retrograde Ashaada (Vedic Month) Ardra (Lunar Mansion) Rudra (Deity older than Shiva); Life Force Energy (Prana Shakti) Bhumi Devi (Bhudevi) Dalit: a self-applied concept for those called the "untouchables" and others that were outside of the traditional Hindu caste hierarchy ...
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