Shamanism in the Modern, Western World
From Shaman Sister Sessions by Michelle Hawk and Katherine Bird
May 1, 2025 · 48 min · Episode 138
About this episode
Michelle and Katherine discuss the challenges of practicing Shamanism in the modern, Western world and share insights from their experiences.
Practicing Shamanism in the modern, Western world is fraught with challenges. Is it okay to practice Shamanism as a Western person? What is the most integral way of working with our Shamanic practices? What is Shamanism asking us to confront in ourselves? As modern, Western people working with Shamanism, we must consistently ask ourselves these questions (and more) to ensure our greatest integrity. Pursuing a Shamanic path is often at odds with Western culture of white supremacy, patriarchy and extractive entitlement. Practicing Shamanism in the modern, Western world means confronting our own conditioning and traumas (and those of our lineage), and rigorously living according to the values of Shamanic practice, including right relation with Gaia and with our spirit allies. If you’re practicing or exploring Shamanism or even just exploring your spirituality, this episode is for you. Michelle and Katherine dive into their decades of Shamanic study and practice and share powerful insights and invitations for those walking the path of Shamanism in the modern, Western world.
People in this episode
Hosts: Michelle, Katherine
Topics covered
- Shamanism
- Western culture
- spirituality
- integrity
- Gaia
- spirit allies
Keywords
- Shamanic practices
- white supremacy
- patriarchy
- extractive entitlement
- conditioning
- traumas
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