Episode 25:
How to Open Your Heart with Cacao
Have you heard of the superfood cacao? Even if you have, this episode will give you all you need to know about what cacao is, and how you can use it for more than just nutrition through cacao ceremonies. Erin Eber, spiritual awakening guide and expert on cacao, breaks it down for us and shares how cacao can be a powerful heart-opener.
In the “You Want Me To Do What??” section, we hear about Shanna and Nicole’s first cacao ceremony.
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Episode Recap:
Interview with Erin - 0:41
“You Want Me To Do What??” section - 41:37
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Highlights:
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Most of the cacao that is used in commercial chocolate comes from a hybrid bean, which is very highly caffeinated.
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Criollo cacao beans are what ceremonial grade cacao is made from, and is higher in theobromine, which is known to absorb more slowly and thus feels more grounding than caffeine.
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Nicole and Shanna experienced their own cacao ceremony, and had some grounding, deep conversations on the state of the world right now.
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Resources:
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Where to find Erin Eber -
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Cacao course offerings created by Erin - The Cacao Portal​
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Keith’s Cacao -
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Effects of Theobromine -
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The scientist Erin mentioned in the episode: Masuro Emoto - “The Hidden Messages in Water”
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The Life Changing Power of Words: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joj7_brYWt8​​
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