Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz

In this episode of Waking Up With Melissa Ruiz, I welcome Christine Olivia Hernandez, an author, cacao ceremonialist, and guide who overcame early adversity to create a life of embodied service as a fully liberated woman. She is an influential leader and is widely recognized for empowering others, from minority communities and indigenous women's collectives to A-list celebrities. Her book A Child of Magic as well as the adapted screenplay Lana Livia and The Ancestral Magic are both based on her own journey of remembrance, serving as a reminder to reconnect with the innate magic within and around us. What to watch for: -What exactly is the Maltyox Method and what does it means -Cacao sacred and divine properties and how they work. -A Child of Magic, the journey of Lana Livia rediscovering her natural born magic. Words to live by: "Making space to live our lives the way we want to." "Connecting with your ancestors and lineage through plant medicine." "Activating, connecting with, and becoming your most jo