Taking Refuge in the Wild Heart: A Fierce and Tender Wisdom

For centuries, the voices of feminine mystics have been suppressed, their wisdom relegated to the shadows—until now.

“Women’s voices have been buried at the heart of every spiritual tradition, and it is time that we excavate and uplift them for the sake of all beings, including Mother Earth,” offers spiritual guide and author Mirabai Starr. “We are all mystics, and our birthright is union with the One.”

In this six-session audio program, Starr shows us how to collectively reclaim feminine wisdom from the margins of patriarchy in order to embody this living spirit in our daily lives. This, she teaches, is a revolutionary act—one that is wildly creative and meant for everyone.

Each session will include guided practices to evoke insight and inner reflection on the teachings of feminine mystics, including Hildegard of Bingen, Julian of Norwich, and the Bhakti poet Mirabai. Buddhism, Christianity, Judaism, and Hinduism will be referenced through the lens of the feminine as listeners contemplate and activate sacred scriptures and teachings to awaken our hearts, cultivate community, and energize us to step up in compassionate action.

In addition, contemporary spiritual visionaries, writers, and artists such as Naomi Shihab Nye and Lynn Unger will inspire us toward “good trouble” by showing us how to address and dismantle harms done by oppressive religious traditions. Taking Refuge in the Wild Heart sets us on an inclusive, comprehensive path for healing our hearts and returning to the sacred center of us all.