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Streaming from a Himalayan Institute campus in India, this intimate “Kitchen Talk” episode of The Wild Temple Podcast unfolds in the midst of a rare six-month Himalayan practice known as Maha Sri Yaga, a devotional immersion of daily mantra, meditation, and fire ceremonies devoted to tending the subtle forces of nature and refining what is nonessential- for a 6 month period of time.

From this sacred container of retreat and rhythm, ...

What if desire is not something to discipline or deny, but a living force asking to be felt?

In this intimate conversation with Somatic Sexologist, Nadine Hamilton, we explore desire as Shakti, the sacred current of life moving through body, creativity, longing, and love. Rather than something shameful or indulgent, desire reveals itself as an intelligent guide, pointing us toward wholeness, truth, and deeper embodiment.

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What if desire is not a temptation to overcome, but a sacred current guiding us back to the divine?

In this luminous conversation, Brooke Sullivan sits down with Ekabhumi to talk about the mystery of desire as an ancient, erotic intelligence that moves through all of life. Together, they explore desire not as a flaw of the human condition, but as a holy force, one that animates creation, fuels awakening, and invites us into deeper i...

Welcome. Today’s exploration is about spiritual freedom, storytelling, and finding truth within oneself. The journey of understanding one's own spirituality can be both challenging and empowering, as we unravel what religiosity means and the boundaries that it sometimes crosses. 

Religiosity often brings with it the imposition of belief systems. What boundaries are crossed when one insists their spiritual path is the only way? ...

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 understoo...

As we step into the new era of 2026, we are invited to delve deep into the realms of Vedic astrology and the teachings that guide us towards understanding our true essence. In this episode, Brooke speaks with Sara of SaraVedicSoul.com and together they explore how the celestial influences can empower individuals to live more consciously and align with their unique dharmic path.

Vedic astrology provides a map to the unseen ...

In this episode, we explore what happens when truth is suppressed and desire is smothered… and how Shakti rises in ten fierce directions to reclaim her power. This myth is a map of what happens inside each of us when the feminine is silenced, when desire is suppressed and the importance now of finally saying: “no more.”

From Shiva’s retreat into grief, to Sati’s self-immolation, to the falling of the Goddess’ yoni in Assam — this st...

In this episode of The Wild Temple podcast, we take a evocative journey into the heart of sacred practice, Brooke  shares an interview with Mary, a deeply intuitive hypnotherapist steeped in the subtle arts of energetics. Streaming from the lush, humming landscape of Assam, India, Brooke opens the episode with a tapestry of sensory impressions - verdant green, ancient stories carried on the wind, and the grounding pulse of the eart...

Episode Summary: “Believing in What You Love” — The Rose, the Thorn, and the Power of Sacred Technologies

In this Full Moon reflection, Brooke invites you into believing in what you love—and loving what you do..even when it challenges you. From the joy of creating her new Twilight Studio to the honest exhaustion that surfaced an old trauma response, she shares how sacred technologies like Tantra, mantra, Ayurveda, and plant wisdom g...

In a world where intangible factors such as ethical spaceholding are just as crucial as physical infrastructure, understanding how to create and inhabit these spaces has become vital. Whether in community circles or personal growth avenues, the significance of holding and seeking ethical spaces underlines our journey of self-mastery, resilience, and spiritual evolution.

Embracing ethical spaceholding with grace encourages evolu...

A few days ago, I found myself overwhelmed and frozen by the demands of life. In that moment of stillness, I turned to what I knew best: nurturing my well-being through breath, body, and scent. This experience led me to an enlightening interview with Kaitlin Procknow, an experienced practitioner of Ayurveda, perfumery, and aromatics. 

Kaitlin Procknow, a cherished collaborator and teacher, brings a wealth of knowledge in Ayurve...

In this episode of The Wild Temple Podcast, Brooke Shannon Sullivan opens a sacred and vulnerable space to explore self-mastery in chaotic times, offering a window into the heart-centered voices of her Sage Apprentices as they graduate from their year-long journey of transformation.

Drawing deeply from the ancient traditions of Tantra Yoga and Ayurveda, Brooke illuminates how living in alignment with nature, cultivating self-awarene...

An Ancestral Pilgrimage for Your Ears: Pitru Paksha + Eclipse Season Begins

Streaming from the sacred land of Mt. Shasta, Brooke Shannon Sullivan shares a personal pilgrimage into ancestral medicine—one that highlights the blessings as much as the burdens.

Through stories of mountains as ancestors, eagle and starling visitations, grandmother guides, and the power of birthday shakti at a threshold age, Brooke invites you to see ancest...

Hello Wild Temple listeners, welcome to a journey of self-discovery and connection with nature. Recently returned from Scotland, I feel overwhelmed with gratitude for the special magic of my current home in Appalachia. Like many of you might relate, the idea of 'home' has always been a complex, evolving concept for me. This episode explores my revelations on home, community, and the profound wisdom of subtlety that I have...

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 ser...

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...

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 share...

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 Fra...

In this episode of the Wild Temple podcast, we welcome Amy Branum, a seasoned herbalist, flower essence practitioner, and healer rooted in plant wisdom and trauma recovery. We explore the sacred magic of flower essences, their role in emotional and spiritual healing, and how these vibrational remedies can support our journey through trauma, narcissism, and societal chaos. Amy shares personal stories, her understanding of plant dhar...