In this episode of the Enchanted Earth Podcast, host Maureen invites John Perkins to share his profound experiences with shamanism and its transformative power on personal, communal, and global levels. Perkins, an authority on shamanism with a rich background in working with indigenous cultures across five continents, discusses how shamanic practices saved his life in the Amazon, how they influenced his childhood connection to nature, and his eventual dedication to changing the corporate world through the principles of shamanism. He talks about his crucial realization that perception shapes reality, a lesson learned from a lifesaving shamanic journey involving a jaguar. Perkins also shares captivating stories from his lifelong connection with nature, including a memorable encounter with bears and how his work now aims to shift global perceptions towards a regenerative, peaceful, and thriving world. This episode encapsulates the essence of shamanism's power to elicit significant shifts in perceptions and reality, emphasizing the importance of being in harmony with nature.

00:23 Introducing John Perkins: A Journey of Transformation

02:28 Childhood in Nature: The Roots of Connection

05:16 From the Peace Corps to Shamanism: A Life-Changing Encounter

06:00 The Power of Perception: Healing and Shamanic Journeys

11:15 Encounters with Wildlife: Lessons in Intuition and Connection

16:58 Touching the Jaguar: Confronting Fears and Changing Perceptions

28:04 Shapeshifting the Corporate World: A Vision for the Future

 About John Perkins 

John Perkins focuses on transformation – personal, communal, and global. A leading authority on shamanism, he learned about the power of using perceived reality to change objective reality from shamans in the Amazon who saved his life– and then with other shamans on five continents. He has used shamanic practices to help individuals, corporations, universities, and governments. His 11 books, including the two latest, Confessions of an Economic Hit Man, 3rd Edition: China’s Economic Hit Man Strategy and Ways to Stop the Global Takeover and Touching the Jaguar, have sold more than 2 million copies. In addition to his ground-breaking books on global intrigue, he has authored five books on indigenous cultures and transformation, including Shapeshifting. He is a founder of Dream Change and (along with Bill and Lynne Twist) the Pachamama Alliance, nonprofits dedicated to creating a regenerative, peaceful, and thriving world. He was awarded the Lennon Ono Grant for Peace, 2012 — along with Lady Gaga and Pussy Riot. You can learn more at www.Johnperkins.org

About Maureen Calamia –

Maureen has been a seeker all her life, using the magic of dreams, nature, presence, and consciousness to unearth truths of our ancient connection to heaven and earth. A teacher, author, and podcaster, she shares stories of greater meaning, purpose, and resonance with all of nature’s beings. Founded the Luminous Spaces School with online courses in feng shui, earth energy healing, biophilic design, and nature spirituality. Her newest book, The Enchanted Earth: The Power of Nature to Transform, is due out April 2025.

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