“So many people have been wounded by religion. So few understand the personal, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of these wounds. As a pastor and a professional therapist, Teresa Pasquale is the first person I would go to for help in processing spiritual pain. Now, her gentle wisdom is available widely through Sacred Wounds. It is beautifully written and pastorally rich. Highly recommended!”
– Brian D. McLaren, Author/Speaker
Teresa Pasquale Mateus, a trauma specialist, contemplative practice teacher, author and co-founder of Mystic Soul Project, an organization that engages in a People of Color (POC) – Centered Approach to Action/Activism and Contemplation/Mysticism. Teresa has written two books, Sacred Wounds: A Path to Healing from Spiritual Trauma and Mending Broken: A Personal Journey Through the Stages of Trauma & Recovery. We cover a lot of ground in our conversation. Teresa shares how the discovery of contemplative practices were integral to her healing process, the significance of language on the spiritual path, her work as a trauma specialist with combat veterans, at Standing Rock and Charlottesville. And lastly, something that I particularly thrilled about, Teresa shares with us about her latest endeavor, Mystic Soul Project and the buzz around the Mystic Soul Conference, a POC-Centered gathering of voices, practices and dialogue on contemplation, action and healing.
Learn more about Teresa at teresapasqualemateus.com or mysticsoulproject.com
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EPISODE SHOW NOTES
Resources by Teresa Pasquale Mateus
- Sacred Wounds: A Path to Healing from Spiritual Trauma
- Mending Broken: A Personal Journey Through the Stages of Trauma & Recovery.
Resources Mentioned
- Interior Castle by Teresa of Avila
- The Motorcycle Diaries (Trailer)
- Living Buddha, Living Christ by Thich Nhat Hahn
People
- Teresa of Avila
- Che Guevara
- Mirabai Starr
- Tessa Bielecki
- Brittany King Connelly
- Standing Up For Racial Justice (SURJ)
- Jade Perry
- Ra Mendoza
- Mystic Soul Project
- Ellie Camp
- Rashida Grant Washington
Drinks Pairings
- Old Fashioned
Highlights
- When you hear the word “contemplative”, how does that moniker relate to you?
- Is there a phrase other than ‘contemplative’ that resonates more deeply with you?
- How does that manifest in your day-to-day life in practice?
- If someone were going to teach a class on the formation of Teresa Pasquale Mateus, what would be the 3 mandatory works that formed you that would definitely be on that syllabus?
- Who are other mentors besides Teresa of Avila?
- What prompted you to become a therapist?
- What was it like to show up and be present to the trauma in your work with combat veterans, Standing Rock and Charlottesville?
- What is Mystic Soul Project?
- What will Mystic Soul be offering?
- What arenas of conversation will be approached during the Mystic Soul Conference?
- If you were going to gift a budding contemplative with one of your books which one would it be and why?
- What drink would you pair with this conversation?
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