In this episode of the Enchanted Earth Podcast, host Maureen Calamia welcomes guest Sophia Batalha, a pilgrim through inner and outer landscapes.  Sophia shares her profound connection to nature, focusing on her experiences with the vibrant night skies over Portugal and the vast deserts of Jordan. She discusses the impact of witnessing the Milky Way and a close encounter with a majestic bird in the desert, highlighting how these experiences nurtured a deep sense of connection to the cosmos and the earth. Through stories of personal transformation and reflections on eco mythology, Sophia invites listeners to appreciate the sacredness of childhood memories, the importance of listening to the earth's whispers, and the vital role of reciprocity and presence in fostering a deeper relationship with the natural world.

00:00 Welcome to the Enchanted Earth Podcast

00:26 Introducing Sophia Bat: A Journey Through Wild Iberian Mythology

01:26 Childhood Memories: A Sacred Connection to the Stars

09:24 The Power of Noctalgia: Losing the Night Sky

10:17 Technical Difficulties and the Echo of Memory

21:19 Desert Wisdom: A Profound Encounter with Nature

29:47 The Essence of Ecological Remembrance and Reciprocity

34:32 Closing Thoughts: The Importance of Immanence

About Sofia Batalha – 

Sofia is a graphic designer by training, a teacher by chance, a writer by visceral need, and an independent (re)searcher by natural curiosity. Mammal, author, unschooling woman-mother, and question weaver one day at a time. Awkward prose-poet with no grammatical knowledge. Pilgrim through inner and outer landscapes of wild Iberian Mythology, re-membering ancient earth practices, in radical presence, active listening, ecopsychology, eco-mythology, art, ecstasy, and writing.

https://www.sofiabatalha.com/

https://medium.com/@wumusofia/about

https://www.instagram.com/serpentedalua/?hl=en

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.

https://www.luminous-spaces.com/

https://www.instagram.com/maureencalamia/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureencalamia/

https://medium.com/@maureencalamia