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Episode #170 The Return of Pilgrimage: Walking The Soul Into The Body, The Heart Into The Earth

Episode #170 The Return of Pilgrimage: Walking The Soul Into The Body, The Heart Into The Earth

What happens when walking becomes more than a journey—and turns into a sacred act of connection?

There’s something timeless about setting out on foot and letting the rhythm of walking open up new ways of seeing the world—and ourselves. In this episode, Christine is joined by pilgrimage leaders Adam Bauer, Kyle Buckley, Renee Blodgett, and Lisa Kalfus to explore the meaning and magic of pilgrimage, from the sacred caves of southern France to the vibrant trails of India and beyond.

You’ll hear personal stories, reflections on the power of walking with intention, and insights into how these journeys can bring us closer to the land and each other.

Press play and join us on the path.

In this episode, we cover:

  • Pilgrimage in the South of France and India

  • Embodied Thinking and Devotion

  • Reconnection to the Earth

  • Rupert Sheldrake and the Historical Context of Pilgrimage in England

  • Modern Pilgrimage and Its Renaissance

  • The Importance of Place and the Personal Mood 

  • Gratitude and Acceptance

  • The Importance of Walking

  • The Stages of a Pilgrimage

  • Transformative Impact of the Camino 

  • Preparation and Integration in Pilgrimage

  • Rest and Integration

  • Local Landscapes

  • The Concept of Becoming Indigenous to a Bio-Region

  • The Role of Rituals and Seasonal Shifts in Pilgrimage

  • The Antidote to a Culture of Constant Departure

  • Invitation to Resacralization and Walking as Prayer

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“There's something timeless about setting out on foot and letting the rhythm of walking open up new ways of seeing the world, and ourselves.”
— Rosebud Woman
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Frequently asked

Who joins Christine in this episode about pilgrimage?
Christine is joined by pilgrimage leaders Adam Bauer, Kyle Buckley, Renee Blodgett, and Lisa Kalfus to explore the meaning of pilgrimage, from the sacred caves of southern France to the trails of India. They share personal stories about how walking with intention reconnects people to the land and to each other.
Why did pilgrimage traditions decline in the West, and how are they returning?
The guests trace the loss of sacred walking traditions in England, drawing on Rupert Sheldrake's work on the subject, and describe a modern renaissance of pilgrimage as people look for an antidote to a culture of constant departure.
What does it mean to become "indigenous to a bio-region" in this conversation?
The guests describe it as a practice of sustained, attentive relationship to a local landscape and its seasons, close enough that a place becomes known the way indigenous peoples have always known their land.

References

  1. Listen: The Return of Pilgrimage— The Rose Woman Podcast
  2. Adam Bauer— Adam Bauer
  3. Magdalene's Journey— Renee Blodgett
  4. Rupert Sheldrake— Rupert Sheldrake

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Christine Mason

Christine Mason

Founder & Author, Rosebud Woman
Christine Marie Mason is the founder and CEO of Rosebud Woman, a leading brand in women’s intimate wellness and self-care. She is the author of six books on embodiment, intimacy, and awakening, and the host of The Rose Woman podcast—ranked in the top 5% worldwide. A longtime yoga and consciousness teacher, Christine writes and speaks on women’s health, sexuality, and midlife vitality, helping people cultivate love, reverence, and radiant wellbeing in every stage of life.
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