Today we’d like to introduce you to Jessica Tanselle

Hi Jessica, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?

I started looking for new methods for healing during a very successful time in my life. I found myself unhappy, frustrated, and over stimulated. I wasn’t enjoying life as much as I should have been able to. In fact, I was stuck in a depression and I couldn’t even see it. I was helping others in many ways, but I couldn’t seem to find that joy in my life.

I was listening to a spiritual podcast and they were talking about healing with plant medicine. It piqued my interest immediately. I contacted a couple of people over that year about sitting in ceremony with plant medicine but the timing wasn’t right.

About a year later, I found myself in a ceremony with five other women. We went on a journey with sacred mushrooms and my life changed.

During this first journey, everything melted away. I wasn’t sitting in fear, doubt, or sadness. I was able to just be and enjoy the connections to nature and the stars in the sky. I also felt at ease around a group of people without feeling insecure and weird. I was in a state of relaxation and peace that I had never felt before.

In that moment, I remember thinking… “My clients need this level of healing.”

I went on a three-year journey working side by side with my mentor hosting retreats and learning how to hold space for medicine journeys.

I went on expansive journeys for my own healing during this time as well. Many of which brought insights to my life and my healing journey. I was healing this life and past lives. I was calling my soul pieces back that were left behind due to trauma. I was able to face emotions and traumas that I had tucked away and help them heal so that I could find joy in the present moment.

Working with plant medicines for healing changed my life. I am able to understand and navigate my emotions and triggers. I am able to be present in my life. This work allowed me to step into my authenticity. I came home to my heart and fell back in love with myself and my body. I was able to enjoy life again instead of keeping my mind constantly on edge thinking about the past and worrying about the future. I finally began to understand myself deeply.

I feel that the universe guided me into the medicine work so that I could hold safe sacred spaces for others to unwind the trauma of the past and open their awareness to the vastness of our universe. It has been an honor to witness the healing and awakening of others.

The plants carry ancient knowledge that allow us to heal within so that we can embody our spirit and move forward in this world with loving kindness. I’m so grateful the plants chose me.

I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?

My journey into Medicine Woman has had its ups and downs.

When you work with plant medicines, you open the doors to discover energy blocks and awakening to higher vibrations of being. You heal and you grow.

Through that journey, as I have grown and raised my vibration, people have fallen away. Some people are only meant to be in your life for a season. However, there were some I just didn’t want to let go of and I held on tight.

When we hold on tight to things instead of letting them organically shift, it can cause some bumps in the road.

I had some relationships that transitioned and it broke my heart. I had to grieve what was and step into what is current. Even though this was difficult, it taught me to honor my intuition and my truth. It taught me how to clearly communicate and how to teach others the importance of communication as well.

Our intuition, our gut instinct, will get clear feelings that may not make complete sense in the moment and you may not even want to listen to it. For many, they want proof that their gut is right. However, when you can truly trust your gut and your intuition, you don’t need proof. You just need to follow it.

When you follow your intuition with unwavering trust, it can allow life to come with so much more ease. I learned along the way, to trust my intuition even more. You can “hear” so much through your gut instinct.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?

I am a Shamanic Healer, Ceremony Facilitator, and Medicine Woman.

I create ceremonial spaces for individuals and groups to explore shamanic journeys through Ceremonial Cacao, Conscious Breathwork, and Sacred Medicines. These sacred spaces allow you to explore altered states of consciousness and connect deep within so that you can heal and awaken mentally, physically, and spiritually.

I host monthly community ceremonies and quarterly retreats for those ready to expand their consciousness, connect with their intuition, and heal from the wounding of the past. It is an honor to be a part of your process as you make room in your heart for yourself.

What were you like growing up?

Growing up I was shy and also I loved being in the spotlight. I’m definitely a Leo! I didn’t know what intuition was when I was young, but I was highly intuitive. I could sense spirits around me often and I knew things about people without them telling me.

I grew up pretty fast. My parents divorced when I went to middle school and after that I helped watch my siblings often. I went through a lot of frustration and anger throughout my middle school years. I didn’t understand what I was feeling then, but I know now that was a lot of responsibility for a preteen.

What helped me feel excited and escape the frustration I had been feeling was theatre.

I grew up watching my Uncle Jim perform with local theatre companies. I loved watching him. I dreamed of being on the stage. I got my first opportunity in Middle School. I was in chorus and we had the opportunity to perform in musicals each year. I loved it so much that I started auditioning for shows with local theatres and I got accepted to the Youth Performing Arts High School.

I spent high school in acting, singing, and dancing classes along with the regular curriculum. Performing allowed me to step into a different life. I spent time in rehearsals learning lines, dances, and songs for the shows I was performing in. It gave me a focus rather than feeling stuck in my anxiety and anger.

I still perform with local theatre companies. Theatre is a passion that brings me laughter and excitement. Theatre has allowed me a space to let go of my worries, move through difficult times, feel confident in myself, and be around a cast and crew that become a family through the creation process of a production.

Theatre is a space where I can let go of everything else and focus on creating a piece of art. Theatre gave me a safe space to be myself.

Pricing:

• Psychic Readings (30 Minutes) $200
• Channeled Readings (60 minutes) $400
• Conscious Breathwork Ceremonies (90 minutes) $444
• Private Medicine Journey + Prep and Integration Sessions $3000
• The Goddess Retreat (July 25-28, 2024) $6000

Contact Info:

• Website: https://thejessicatanselle.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejessicatanselle/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/intuitivecollectivegroup
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@thejessicatanselle
• Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-jessica-tanselle-louisville

Image Credits

Chris Lickteig Photography