What becomes possible when personal transformation is shared in community? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, I'm joined by psychotherapist, Shadow Witch, and Mountain Witch founder Lacee Gengenbacher to explore the unexpected path that led her to create Gathering of Mystics.

Our conversation begins with Lacee's personal journey and the experiences that shaped both her spiritual practice and her vision for building a community where people can gather in authenticity, curiosity, and love. Together we explore her concept of shadow alchemy — the evolution from understanding our wounds through the lens of psychotherapy to embodied witnessing and consciously transmuting them into wisdom, purpose, and spiritual power.

What happens when personal healing becomes something larger? We discuss how bringing people together in genuine community creates ripples that extend far beyond the individual, transforming relationships, strengthening communities, and even influencing the collective consciousness. Gathering of Mystics is more than an event—it's an invitation to practice that transformation together.

Whether you're drawn to shadow work, manifestation, community building, or simply curious about how love can become a catalyst for change, this conversation offers inspiration for your own living path.