Trigger warning: discussion of seggsual assault near the end

In this episode, Charna interviews Ariella Daley, a seasoned dream worker, animist, and beekeeper with over 15 years of experience. Ariella shares her fascinating journey into beekeeping and dream work, influenced by a blend of naturalism from her mother and mysticism from her father. She recounts a significant experience where wild bees moved into her home, deeply intertwining her dream work with her beekeeping practice.

Ariella and Charna discuss the profound healing and intuitive lessons bees can impart, the importance of intentional dreaming, and the animist worldview that sees life and consciousness in all things. Ariella also touches on her personal healing journey through profound experiences with snakes and bees, and later discusses her recent experience of seggsual assault and how dream work has been a vital resource in her healing process. 

Show Notes: (You can also watch the episode on YouTube)

00:00 Welcome, Trigger Warning and Introduction

01:03 Meet Ariella Daley: Dream Worker and Beekeeper

03:33 Ariella's Journey: From Childhood to Dreaming with Bees

05:40 The Healing Power of Bees

09:41 Intentional Dreaming and Animism

12:17 The Animist Worldview

15:33 Connecting with Nature and Intuition

19:29 The Meditative Presence of Bees

24:33 Exploring the Connection Between Bees and Dreams

25:10 Ancient Dream Healing Practices

26:08 The Symbolism of Snakes and Bees

28:25 Personal Stories of Dream and Snake Encounters

34:03 The Impact of Trauma and Healing

42:36 Concluding Thoughts and Future Episodes

Resources To Reach Out To:

National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN):

Voice: (800) 656-HOPE (4673) | Web: https://centers.rainn.org/

SF Women Against Rape: 415-861-2024 

Book Resources:

Judith Herman "Trauma and Recovery"

Babette Rothschild "The Body Remembers and 8 Keys to Safe Trauma Recovery"

Peter Levine "Waking the Tiger"

Staci Haines "Healing Sex"