Rituals That Save Us: Cacao, Stillness, and the Art of Starting Over (Mary Beth Rodriguez) - Episode 195

You know those moments when life just stops you in your tracks and says, “Nope, it’s time to rethink everything”? That’s exactly what happened to this week’s guest, Mary Beth Rodriguez. Before Mary Beth was leading transformative cacao ceremonies and helping us all slow down, she was living in the fast lane—a chef, food stylist, buyer, and corporate exec, all rolled into one. (Can you relate?)

Then came a health scare that changed everything, sending her on a journey toward healing, nourishment, and the art of ritual. Enter with/ritual, her wellness brand dedicated to weaving intentional, simple rituals into our everyday lives—so we can reconnect with ourselves and actually breathe for a second.

Robyn recently joined Mary Beth for a cacao ceremony and she will tell you: it cracked something open inside that she didn’t even know needed healing. Yes, it’s that powerful.

So in this episode, we’re diving into:

• What really happens in a cacao ceremony (spoiler: it’s not just about chocolate, but you will want a cup).
• How to create small, doable rituals that bring you back to yourself—no matter how busy you are.
• Mary Beth’s own story of transformation—and why slowing down was the most rebellious thing she could do.
• Ways you can bring a little more stillness and magic into your life, starting right now.

Ready to hit pause and find a little grace in your day? You’re in the right place.

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