I think we all know that cacao is a magical plant, but I did *not* know about its origins, its strong female connection, or the plethora holistic benefits that cacao ceremonies can have on our health and our bodies. Christine Olivia Hernandez is an author, cacao enthusiast, and artist. Her GuateMayan ancestors have deeply connected her to cacao, which is why she created the Maltyox Method - a gratitude method using cacao as a transformative experience for the body, mind, and spirit. Through guided instruction, meditation, music, and the assistance of the gentle plant medicine, her students experience heart expansion, mind-clearing & release that builds a strong body and soul. ---------------------------- Time Stamps: (3:14) How Christine got into this ceremonial work and became a leader in this space  (7:15) What’s a Cacao Ceremony  (11:13) What has spurred this more modern take of cacao ceremonies (14:07) Main benefits to having cacao in your life (16:32) What’s the role cacao has with women  (21:39) Her best advice for getting out of a sticking place and deepening the connection (27:00) How is inner child related to her practice  (32:44) Ways for cultivating more sisterhood  ---------------------------- To watch this episode, head over to Coach Caroline's YouTube channel ---------------------- Resources:  Click here for ordering cacao.  ---------------------- You can find Christine on Instagram @christineolivia_ and at iamchristineolivia.com ---------------------------- Connect with me on Instagram @carolineofenstein ---------------------------- Click here to access the FREE More Than Willpower Workshop Work with me & learn more ------------------------- If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts!