Soul Deep in: the Sorrow a Conversation With Melanie Somoano

About this episode

Elizabeth Ana and her niece Melanie Somoano discuss grief and spirituality in a heartfelt conversation inspired by Oriah Mountain Dreamer's work.

In this moving episode of Soul Deep In , Elizabeth Ana is joined by her niece, Melanie Somoano, a Cuban-American Reiki practitioner, oracle reader, and deep-feeler whose spiritual journey has been profoundly shaped by grief, identity, and remembrance. Together, they explore the powerful chapter “The Sorrow” from Oriah Mountain Dreamer’s The Invitation , diving into what it means to truly sit with pain, without trying to fix it or fade it away. Melanie opens up about the loss of her sister one year ago and how that grief continues to shape her spiritual practice and her work in the world. They talk about reclaiming softness, choosing life through sorrow, and the magic of breath, ritual, and presence. This episode is an offering, for anyone navigating loss, longing, or the aching invitation to remain open. It closes with a guided meditation inspired by the chapter. ✨ Connect with Melanie: Follow her on Instagram at @moonmilkmage you can also find her on Etsy, PalmStreet under the same handle and TikTok as @moon.milk.mage Explore her ritual kits, protection candles & intuitive tools. Let's keep in touch: 📲 Follow Elizabeth Ana: ⁠@itselizabethana⁠ 📲 Follow Souldeepin: ⁠…

People in this episode

Host: Elizabeth Ana

Guest: Melanie Somoano

Topics covered

• grief
• spirituality
• identity
• loss
• meditation
• self-discovery

Keywords

• Reiki
• oracle reading
• guided meditation
• sorrow
• ritual
• breath
• softness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: HarperONE, Instagram, Etsy, TikTok

Books & works: The Invitation

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