Rooted in Light with Tuesday Rivera
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Welcome to Rooted in Light, a podcast by Tuesday Rivera dedicated to exploring the journey of transformation, intuitive wisdom, and the profound power of the divine feminine. Each episode features deep conversations, eye-opening interviews, and joyful reflection about transforming ourselves (embracing self-transformation) and reimagining the future with each other.
Bringing together a mix of mentors, colleagues, and friends we admire, Rooted in Light is a podcast of practical guidance and lively provocation. Rooted in Light reminds us that the sacred work of self-expression can’t be done alone. Here we will meet other kith and kin, as we intentionally - and exuberantly - come into communion with the Divine and each other. All of this in service to the world. |
Rooted in Light Episodes
E P I S O D E #1
COMING OUT OF THE SPIRITUAL CLOSET
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In this very first episode of the Rooted in Light podcast, host Tuesday Rivera shares her vision for the show, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery, the divine feminine, and intuitive practices. She’s joined by her husband Gibrán Rivera, as they open up about their experiences of coming out of the spiritual closet and the duality of joy and healing. The conversation highlights the demand for spiritual growth, the importance of community, and the transformative power of facing one's wounds. To close out the episode, Tuesday invites you to explore practices for rooting into your own light.
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E P I S O D E #2
1,000 FACETS OF GODDESS
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In this episode of the podcast, hosts Tuesday and G explore the multifaceted nature of the goddess, discussing personal experiences with the divine feminine, the challenges of transformation, and the role of nature in spiritual awakening. G shares their journey of finding and seeking goddess, highlighting the importance of the goddess's soft and fierce aspects. The conversation delves into the complexities of personal growth, the bittersweet nature of divine medicine, and the significance of trusting in a higher power during difficult times. Tuesday and G offer practical advice on cultivating a relationship with the goddess through simple, everyday practices that honor the sacred in the mundane. The conversation concludes with an invitation to seek awe in nature and find divinity in daily life, encouraging listeners to remain open to the goddess's presence.
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E P I S O D E #3
FROM A DARK NIGHT OF THE BODY TO LIVING FOR PLEASURE
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In this episode of the podcast, Tuesday chats with close friend and colleague, Dr. Gabrielle Donnelly, about her recent transformative journey brought on by chronic illness. Without a clear diagnosis and bedridden, Gabe had to completely let go of any ideas of the life she had planned and instead, turn to the life in front of her. Listen in as Tues and Gabe discuss the profound experiences of a dark night of the body and the slow ascent toward healing. Sharing her insights on how tending to her edges and boundaries has allowed her to be more present, Gabe also offers how the darkness of transformation teaches us about living for pleasure versus living for purpose.
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E P I S O D E #4
RECLAIMING THE DIVINE MASCULINE
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In this episode of the podcast, Tuesday welcomes back her husband and master facilitator, Gibrán Rivera. Together, they dive deep into the sacred dance of the Divine Masculine and Divine Feminine - and the importance of understanding these two energies in service to each other. They also open up about their own relationship, and Gibrán shares his experience learning from and coaching men to reclaim a whole and healthy masculinity. Along the way, they chat about how honoring both the masculine and feminine within us can lead to deeper self-expression — and even a whole lot of passion when these energies are allowed to flow freely. Tune in for a conversation filled with insight, love, and the power of embracing both the masculine and feminine aspects of our being.
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E P I S O D E #5
HEEDING HER CALL
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In this episode of the podcast, host Tuesday Rivera chats with Dálida Rocha and Katy Milani about their personal journeys to goddess devotion. They explore connecting with the divine through introspection, intuition, and writing, while also discussing the intersection of goddess worship, power dynamics, and advocacy work. Katy and Dalida dive into the transformative impact of embracing the divine feminine on motherhood and leadership, balancing traditionally masculine traits with vulnerability and authenticity. They share insights on personal growth, self-acceptance, overcoming doubt and fear, and the healing power of softness in their spiritual journeys.
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E P I S O D E #6
IF YOU ARE SEEKING HER, SHE IS SEEKING YOU
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In this solo episode of the Rooted in Light podcast, host Tuesday Rivera shares her personal journey with the Divine Feminine, delving into her experiences and insights on Goddess practices. She discusses the importance of seeking Goddess, the role of doubt in devotion, and how her relationship with the divine feminine has influenced her life, love, and work. Tuesday invites listeners to explore their own connections to the sacred and offers practical steps to engage with goddess energy.
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E P I S O D E #7
THE SACRED LIBRARY: ACCESSING THE AKASHIC RECORDS
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In this episode of the Rooted In Light podcast, host Tuesday Rivera is joined by guest Beyazmin (Beya) Jiménez for an illuminating conversation about the Akashic Records - a sacred library believed to hold the history and wisdom of every soul’s journey from their inception. Together, they delve into the significance of accessing these records for personal guidance, the distinction between intuition and the records themselves, and the vital role of connecting with guides and ancestors. Their conversation reveals the Akashic Records as a sacred tool for self-discovery, healing, and transformation. With reverence and insight, they reflect on the guidance that flows through spiritual connection - and how that wisdom can gently shape and support everyday life.
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E P I S O D E #8
DIVINE DOWNLOADS: TALKING AI & SPIRITUALITY
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Could your next breakthrough come from a chat with an algorithm? Join Rooted In Light host Tuesday Rivera as she sits down with tech-spiritual maven Meg Buzzi for a mind-bending exploration of what happens when digital intelligence meets human awakening. They dive into how AI isn't just changing our playlists—it's becoming a powerful mirror for our deepest selves. Tuesday and Meg get real about keeping our tech relationships healthy, how our spiritual practices ripple out to everyone around us, and why having faith in human connection matters now more than ever. Tune in for a soul-stirring conversation that might just transform how you commune with both your devices and the divine.
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E P I S O D E #9
ROOTED IN PURPOSE, LIT BY PLEASURE
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Practice of pleasure that Gabrielle is leaving you with: Getting in sync with the sun. Wake up 10 mins before sunrise, go outside (no matter the weather!) and just be with the sun as she rises. |
In this episode of Rooted In Light, host Tuesday Rivera and returning guest Dr. Gabrielle Donnelly dive into the power of purpose and pleasure. They unpack how chasing productivity can lead to burnout—and how reclaiming joy, presence, and sacred connection can restore well-being. From breaking free of societal expectations to finding fulfillment beyond perfection, this soulful conversation offers real talk and practical tools for living with intention and ease.
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E P I S O D E #10
COMING INTO DEEPER RELATIONSHIP WITH NATURE
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Practice that Tuesday is sharing with you: Listen to your “no” but don’t get too attached. |
In this solo episode of Rooted In Light, Tuesday Rivera dives into her personal journey of reconnecting with nature. From childhood memories to recent revelations, she shares raw, heartfelt stories and practical wisdom on cultivating a deeper, more reciprocal relationship with the natural world. With an emphasis on preparation, presence, and the sacredness of every encounter, Tuesday invites listeners to embrace nature not just as a backdrop—but as a teacher, a mirror, and a mystery worth showing up for, again and again.
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E P I S O D E #11
THE POWER OF THE PEN:
CHRISTINA BALDWIN ON JOURNAL KEEPING
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Practice Christina is leaving you with: Practice flow writing with a timer set for 5-7 mins. Close your eyes and when they open; whatever your gaze falls upon, start there. |
In this episode of Rooted in Light, host Tuesday Rivera sits down with journaling trailblazer Christina Baldwin to explore the transformative power of writing. From personal growth to activism, Christina shares how journaling can spark creativity, deepen spiritual practice, and amplify women's voices. She offers tips to overcome common barriers and encourages listeners to embrace their unique stories. The conversation also touches on her novel The Beekeeper's Question, diving into themes of legacy, racial tension, and emotional truth - reminding us that storytelling is a vital tool for self-discovery and community change.
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E P I S O D E #12
THE CONSCIOUS DEVOURING MOTHER: NAVIGATING SACRED RAGE, NOURISHMENT & ARCHETYPAL POWER
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In this episode of Rooted in Light, host Tuesday Rivera and guest G. Cristo get real about the "Conscious Devouring Mother" - an archetype that's both nurturing and consuming, tender and terrifying. This conversation follows up on Tuesday's popular webinar "The (Conscious) Devouring Mother", diving even deeper into the messy, honest territory where sacred rage meets toxic anger, where holding becomes grasping, and where nourishment tips into overconsumption. Through raw stories and hard-won insights, they explore how maternal energy - whether it lives in us or around us - shapes our boundaries, our relationships, and who we're becoming. Not your typical motherhood conversation, this one is about the shadow work of caregiving, the complexity of feminine power, and what happens when we stop pretending love is always gentle. Tune in for a conversation that bridges the mystical and the practical, honoring both the light and the bite of the maternal divine. Ready to go deeper? Join us for the free second part of this webinar on July 22, 2025.
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E P I S O D E #13
THE SPACE BETWEEN THE PEAKS:
TALKING INTEGRATION WITH GIBRÁN RIVERA
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In this episode of Rooted in Light, Tuesday gets real with transformational guide (and husband) Gibrán Rivera about integration - the messy and ongoing work that happens after the peak experience fades. They dive into why true transformation isn't about collecting spiritual highs, but about weaving those insights into the ordinary moments of your life. They explore our culture's obsession with the mountaintop moment, the challenge of sustaining change when the retreat ends, and why community must be a part of any lasting transformation. This isn't just another conversation about spiritual practice - it's about what it actually takes to become who you're here to be, especially when the initial inspiration fades. It's for anyone who's been to the mountaintop—and is now learning how to walk the path back home.
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E P I S O D E #14
THE CONSCIOUS DEVOURING MOTHER - PART 2:
SACRED RAGE + HEALING
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In this episode of Rooted in Light, Tuesday and G Christo dive deep into the psyche of the Conscious Devouring Mother, unpacking the raw power of women’s rage and the role it plays in healing. They explore the magic of visualization as a tool for transformation, while confronting the shadows of intergenerational trauma. From fierce to nurturing, the conversation flows through the duality of goddess energies—embodied by Sekhmet and Hathor—and how they show up in motherhood and self-reclamation.
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E P I S O D E #15
BEYOND CULTURAL CONDITIONING:
CLAIMING SACRED TRUTH WITH SOMMER SIBILLY-BROWN
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Sommer Sibilly-Brown knows what it means to choose ancient wisdom over cultural conditioning. In this episode of Rooted in Light, we explore how unlearning becomes a sacred practice - and why trusting spirit over society rewrites the rules you live by.
Sommer shares her journey into Ifá tradition, the power of divination with the Orishas, and what happens when you stop apologizing for your spiritual truth. She opens up about being led into practices she didn't understand, requiring profound trust and spiritual courage to follow where spirit was guiding. If you're ready to claim sacred traditions that call to your soul - regardless of what society says you're "allowed" to practice - this conversation will remind you: your communion with the sacred serves everyone. Don't hold back. |
E P I S O D E #16
CLAIMING YOUR SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY
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You already have spiritual authority - you just need to stop apologizing for it. In this solo episode, Tuesday gets real about what blocks us from claiming our gifts and why women's stories hold the key to our liberation.
Through the story of Leaping Deer, Tuesday reveals how spiritual authority isn't something you earn through perfection - it's something you claim through courage. This episode cuts through the seeking, the qualifying, the waiting for permission. Your spiritual gifts are needed now. If you've been hiding your truth, dimming your knowing, or waiting to be "ready enough" - this is your invitation to leap. Your communion with the sacred serves everyone. Don't hold back. |
E P I S O D E #17
THE RISK OF FEELING SAFE
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What if the thing keeping you stuck isn't actually lack of safety - but your refusal to feel safe?
In this solo episode, Tuesday gets real about how chronic unsafety has become a habit, a badge of honor, a defense mechanism against our own transformation. She explores the three doorways where risking safety changes everything: when you begin something new, when you claim what's already true, and when you allow necessary endings. This isn't about denying real danger or bypassing actual threats - it's about choosing internal sovereignty even in the midst of precariousness. If you've been waiting to feel safe before you start, before you claim your truth, before you let go - this episode will challenge you: What becomes possible when you risk feeling safe right now? |
E P I S O D E #18
WHY SYSTEMS WORK NEEDS THE SACRED:
A CONVERSATION WITH DANIELA PAPI-THORNTON
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What if the systems change work we've been doing has been missing something essential? What if the sacred feminine isn't just related to systems thinking - what if it is the same work, calling us by different names?
In this conversation, Tuesday sits down with educator and systems change leader, Daniela Papi-Thornton, to explore the territory where strategic thinking meets spiritual wisdom. Daniela has taught at institutions like Yale and Oxford, but she's done hiding the sacred dimensions of transformation work - and in this episode, she shares what happened when she stopped contorting herself to fit into conventional professional spaces. We talk about:
This conversation is for anyone bridging worlds - the strategic and the sacred, the professional and the devotional, the individual and the collective. Because these aren't separate territories. They never were. |
Our next amazing episode drops on January 13th. Stay tuned!
Want to be a guest on the Rooted in Light Podcast?
Are you passionate about transformation, personal growth, or the divine feminine? Rooted in Light is always looking for inspiring voices to share their stories and insights. If you have a unique perspective, a transformative journey, or wisdom to offer, we’d love to hear from you! As a guest, you’ll join meaningful conversations that inspire listeners to reconnect with their inner magic and fully embrace what’s next - for themselves and for the world. Reach out today to explore the possibility of shining your light as a guest in this vibrant community.
Want Tuesday to be a guest on your podcast?
Are you looking for a thoughtful and inspiring guest for your podcast? Tuesday brings a wealth of wisdom and experience with personal transformation, intuitive practices, and the divine feminine. With a warm, engaging presence, she offers deep insights, meaningful stories, and practical tools for growth and exploration. Whether your audience is seeking guidance on navigating change, deepening a connection with the sacred, or embracing their unique path in the world, Tuesday’s perspective will leave a lasting impact.
Reach out to invite Tuesday to share her light and expertise on your platform!
Reach out to invite Tuesday to share her light and expertise on your platform!
