Embarking on a 10-day dieta with Noya Rao, the "Tree of Light," of the Amazon jungle, was a profound journey into the depths of my being. Known for its luminescent leaves that glow in the darkness, Noya Rao symbolizes illumination and truth. Throughout the dieta, I experienced a profound challenges, confronting and releasing deep-seated emotional blockages of betrayal, lonliness, and abandonment. The spirit of Noya Rao guided me to face my inner shadows, illuminating aspects of myself that had long been hidden. This journey took me to my depths and took me to my heights as I navigated the delicate balance between light and darkness within. In moments of deep introspection, I felt a profound connection to the rhythms of life, understanding that light and darkness are not opposing forces but complementary aspects of existence. This realization inspired a creative outpouring, leading to this composition of lyrics & a melody that captured the dance between these dualities. This communion with Noya Rao revealed that embracing both the light and the dark, gratitude, and grief within myself is essential for true healing. There is sacredness in the darkness. This too, dear one, this too. Sending you blessings on your journey with this Icaro, medicine song, gifted to me by Noya Rao, the tree of light✨️💫 Gracias, Gracias Noya Rao, I'm forever grateful for your teachings and wisdom. Love, Colleen

I was so honored to have Yael Joffee, PhD of 3x4 Genetics, join my 2024 cohort of the Sacred Food Journey. Join my 2025 cohort! NOW ENROLLING and starting in March. Click here

Join us for the Sacred Food Journey, a 4-month live online course, including an in-person Sacred Plant Medicine retreat with both Ayahuasca & Huachuma, designed to break free from the confines of diet culture and cultivate a healthier relationship with food and body image. This unique program incorporates trauma-informed practices, shamanic journeying, Sacred Plant Wisdom, and empowering somatic techniques. Learn more: https://www.nutritiontranslator.com/sacredfoodjourney What is included? 4 months/16 weeks, 1 hour of live video lessons each week, 1 hour live Q&A, Group Coaching call every week, Weekly Somatic practices including an Ayahuasca Microdosing Practice, In Person Sacred Plant Medicine Retreat with 2 Ayahuasca Ceremonies & 1 Huachuma Ceremony (travel not included), Course Start April 29, 2024, Retreat Dates: June 19th-23rd, 2024. As a Registered Dietitian, Colleen brings a wealth of knowledge in nutrition, and the intricate relationship between food and the body. Complementing this expertise, Colleen, is also a skilled plant medicine facilitator, integrating shamanic journeying and Sacred Plant Wisdom into the healing process. Modules: 1: Creating an environment of safety. 2: Map your nervous system: Introduction to Polyvagal theory. 3: Understanding Your Window of Tolerance for Eating. 4: What parts are stopping your healing with food and body image: Introduction to internal family systems. 5 Creating your attachment blueprint and understanding your food relationship style. 6: What if I Can’t "Trust" My Body: Exploring the Relationship Between Neurodivergent Individuals, Interoception and Body Image. 7: As above, So below: Preparation for sacred plant medicine. 8: What to expect: Continue preparation for the plant medicine retreat. 9: The shadow and the light: Sacred plant medicine retreat & experiential, 10-11: Integration: Guided processes for integrating insights from the retreat into daily life. 12: Toxicity in Wellness & Diet Culture. 13: Deconstructing Oppressive Systems as it relates to our food relationship. 14: Gut Health and Anti- Inflammatory Foods. 15: Real healing is multifaceted: Trauma work is not he cure-all. 16. Food Freedom: Reflection on personal growth throughout the course. The Results Await You: Break free from extremes in body image, food, and dieting. Cultivate a harmonious relationship with food and your body. Discover profound self-acceptance and food freedom. Who is this for? Open to those who identify as women only. Women seeking a deeply transformative journey with food and body image. If you are being called to work with Sacred Plant Medicine. Those ready to get off the hamster wheel of yoyo dieting. Those wanting to break free from the extremes of diet culture and foster a healthier relationship with food and body image. If you are wanting to get to the root cause & open to exploring a unique Shamanic process & path to healing. ONLY 2 SPOTS LEFT! Apply now https://colleenkuhn.typeform.com/to/hjQVrkcZ