Transpersonal Counseling Mythic medicine
Sacred Medicine Journeys
Climb up to the cave. Crawl through the window of a dream. Sift through the desert and see what you find... Go gather bones. ~Dr. Clarissa Pinkola Estés
The Cavewoman Way
The Cave is a space for wild hearted wanderers, spiritual seekers, edge-dwellers and modern day mystics. Here we traverse the realms of Mystery and Soul and listen for the invitations and wisdom that exist beyond the mind. We reclaim a wilder way of ​being with Spirit, Earth and each other that honors all as sacred.
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As we attune to the wisdom of the body, the longings of the heart and the stirrings of the soul, we track synchronicities and follow the guidance of intuition and imagination. We learn to trust the journey, tap into our personal mythos and embody the gifts that are uniquely our own. Through practices such as dreamwork, self-designed ceremony, art and soulful conversation, we consciously create a life of purpose, enchantment and wild belonging.​​​
The Mushroom Cave
In The Mushroom Cave chamber of The Cavewoman Way you will find a special collection of offerings created for people engaging with plants and mushrooms as sacred medicines. From psychedelic harm reduction and safety planning to ceremony creation, integration counseling and microdosing mentorships, there is support for wherever you are in your journey. These offerings adhere to local, state and federal regulations and we do not provide or administer any illegal or controlled substances. A consultation is the best way to learn more!
The person is always a nomad, journeying from threshold to threshold, into different experiences. In each new experience, another dimension of the soul unfolds. ~John O'Donohue
The Cavewoman
Michelle Rigling, PhD
Counselor & Journey Guide
My path has been shaped by synchronicity, sacred disruption, wild solitude and my own mystical experiences as well as apprenticeships with traditional medicine guides and an unconventional array of education and training.
I walk alongside others who are called to the mystical path. I hold space for self-discovery and soulful transformations, as well as the unravelings and reckonings that often precede them.​ Weaving transpersonal psychology, mythic medicine and nature-based wisdom, my offerings guide others towards more authenticity, magic and meaning.​
My PhD is in Transpersonal Counseling and I have extensive training and experience in The Way of Council, Herbalism as a Spiritual Practice, Trauma-Informed Psychedelic Medicine and Spiritual Leadership.
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Who I Work With
The Soulful Explorer
You are in search of a path that resonates with your heart and soul. You are a curious wanderer who notices synchronicities and small magics. You are drawn to broadening your spiritual horizons and connecting with others who are walking a mystical path.
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The Heroine
You stand at a threshold and know it is time to descend into deeper realms of self and Soul. You are ready to say yes to the invitations of Mystery even if that means braving the Dark Forest.
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The Sacred Fool
You feel called to live in a way that challenges cultural norms and the rules of everyday society. You are ready to shift your focus from the "right" way of doing things to living in alignment with your own radical inner wisdom.
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The Wild One
You long to break out of cages, untame your spirit and reconnect with primal wisdom. You are ready to unlearn and rewrite the stories that have held you captive. You're packing your bags to brave the wilderness, both within and beyond yourself.
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The Creative Mystic
You desire a deeper, wilder relationship with The Muse. You find freedom, joy, meaning and magic in creative expression and you want to dedicate more time to exploring the mystical terrain through imagination, art, poetry or storytelling.
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The Chrysalis Dweller
You find yourself in a phase of dissolution and uncertainty. You know that you are being called to surrender to profound change and transformation while trusting the path. It is time to find sanctuary within the cocoon and honor your own (un)becoming.​
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Artwork by Brian MacGregor, commissioned art for The Cavewoman Way, LLC and used with permission. ​