Nov 10 2024 39 mins
In this episode of the Enchanted Earth Podcast, Maureen welcomes Betsy Perluss, a passionate wilderness guide and Jungian psychotherapist. Betsy shares her unique journey growing up in nature on Catalina Island, her involvement with the School of Lost Borders, and her work with eco and depth psychologies. The conversation delves into the importance of rites of passage, wilderness experiences, and the interconnection between humans and nature. Betsy outlines her own transformative experiences and discusses the evolving consciousness among younger generations. Join us for an inspiring discussion on the relationship between nature, initiation processes, and personal growth.
00:23 Meet Betsy Perluss: A Life Shaped by Wilderness
02:33 The School of Lost Borders: Wilderness Rites of Passage
03:01 Understanding Wilderness and Its Cycles
04:45 The Essence of Rites of Passage
08:20 Betsy's Personal Initiatory Transitions
11:54 The Moonlight Experience: A Turning Point
26:26 The Role of Elders and the Shift in Consciousness
36:51 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections
About Betsy Perluss
Betsy Perluss, Ph.D. (she/her), grew up as a semi-feral child on Pimu (Catalina Island), where she was ignited with a passion for wild and unbounded places. She stumbled upon the School of Lost Borders in 1998 and since has been involved as a participant, guide, trainer, board member, and member of the Elders and Guiding Councils. Betsy aspires to live a life informed by the wisdom of the land, the pan-cultural ceremony, and the mystery of initiatory rites. She is also a psychotherapist with a background in eco and depth psychologies, and from 2001-2012, was professor of counseling at California State University, Los Angeles.
School of Lost Borders: https://schooloflostborders.org/
Visit Betsey at: https://betsyperluss.com/
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: Embracing the Power of Nature to Discover the Wild in You, is now available! (Mango Publishing, Dec 2024).
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