Meet Heather Wilson | Astro-Ancestral Healing Guide, Embodied Empowerment Coach, Trauma-Informed Leadership Mentor, & Inclusive Culture Catalyst

We had the good fortune of connecting with Heather Wilson and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Heather, what inspires you?
I am inspired by my ancestors, my own decolonizing journey of dissolving internalized oppression, and all of my coaching clients. They are mostly female-bodied “cycle-breakers” seeking to break limiting, intergenerational patterns (codependency, enmeshment, toxic shame, etc.) in their families and they are so brave! I can say from my own lived experience that walking this path is not for the faint of heart. Their courage and tenacity have inspired me so much that I’ve recently created the “Astro-Ancestral Healing Collective” Monthly Membership. This group is devoted to holding sacred space for female-bodied “cycle-breakers” to embody transformation of deep ancestral wounds into creative potential and shifts to higher consciousness with astrology and pleasure as medicine. We meet virtually once a month on the new moon for a LIVE pleasure practice (with or without the Crystal Egg, my favorite self-healing tool for embodied transformation) and intention setting circle. We also have monthly guest teachers who specialize in various healing modalities and consciousness-raising practices to lead LIVE interactive group workshops. So far, it’s been absolutely amazing.

What should our readers know about your business?
I am a Astro-Ancestral Healing Guide, Embodied Empowerment Coach, Trauma-Informed Leadership Mentor, and Inclusive Culture Catalyst. Inspired by my own holistic healing journey to dissolve internalized oppression, I empower forward-thinking individuals and organizations to embody transformation of deep cultural programming and conditioning and shifts to higher levels of consciousness for a more just, peaceful, and compassionate world.

My journey to becoming what I am today was a healing spiral that began in childhood, though of course, none of it made much sense until much later in life. As the middle child of a multiethnic, blended family with a Filipina mother and Black father, I have had to navigate complex issues of racial identity development and challenging relationship dynamics from a very young age. Looking back, it’s no surprise that I gravitated towards coaching and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging work – it was and still is an essential part of my own healing journey and how I share my intuitive gifts with the world today.

I was born on unceded Piscataway/Monacan/Cherokee territory, also known as Washington, D.C. and grew up in the Northern Virginia suburbs of Arlington and McLean. My maternal ancestors are from the Visayan islands of Leyte, Samar, and Panay, in what is now known as the Philippines. My paternal ancestors are from West Africa, primarily Nigeria and Ghana, as well as the British Isles.

I started coaching in 2015 as a result of becoming disenchanted and frustrated with the limitations of diversity, equity, and inclusion work (DEI) in the realm of independent school education at the time.

What sets me apart from others is that I am walking the path of dissolving limiting, intergenerational patterns on both sides of my multiracial family and becoming a responsible steward of my indigenous spiritual traditions and wisdom. My purpose, as part of my own healing journey, is to support others in healing their ancestral lines as well. Enhanced intuitive and psychic abilities have been the natural outgrowth of the ancestral healing and embodiment work I have done, so that is woven into everything that I do and the way I serve my clients. I truly believe that your capacity to hold space for the unresolved grief of your ancestors is what grounds your in your leadership practice and opens the doors for each of us to receive the divine, intuitive gifts of our lineages. True, healing transformation occurs when we create a “new reality” on the level of our nervous system. As such, my signature process involves healing on all levels of your being – mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual.

There have been so many lessons along this path. If I had to pick one, I would say that it was learning that I am the caretaker of my own energy and that the world around me is a reflection of my internal state. That is, if anything, anyone, or any situation came into my life/energetic field that I didn’t “like”, I shouldn’t push it away, reject it, or label it as the “other” or “not me”, but rather be open to how the universe is showing me a part of myself that is unhealed and ready to be integrated. Having said that, this must be balanced with the fact that there are systemic, structural, and oppressive forces out there working against a lot of people – remnants of colonialism and superiority culture. So, I don’t think it’s only up to individuals to do their own healing – there is collective healing work that needs to happen as well. I think the point is it’s OK to start small. Your life is a microcosm of the macrocosm. Be present to what is in front you. Trust that you will be divinely guided to the “right” next thing and that your energy and presence make a difference.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
Here’s an ideal day: I’d for sure take us to Superba in Venice for cheesy eggs and Spanish lattes or The Rooftop by JG at the Waldorf Astoria because I’m in love with the view there. We’d walk off our breakfast with a stroll along Abbot Kinney and the Venice canals. After picking up sandwiches at Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery we’d have a picnic lunch on the beach in Venice and check out the skate park. For dinner, I’m a big fan of the lobster rolls at Broad Street Oyster Company in Malibu as well as all the deliciousness at Nobu Malibu. If we had a whole week, I’d also include a trip to the Getty Villa, the Hammer Museum at UCLA, and Spoon & Pork on Sawtelle for the “Patita”.

The Shoutout series is all about recognizing that our success and where we are in life is at least somewhat thanks to the efforts, support, mentorship, love and encouragement of others. So is there someone that you want to dedicate your shoutout to?
I’ve got to give a huge shoutout to Lyn Pacificar, who initiated me on to my healing path after experiencing a massive energetic clearing of ancestral and racialized trauma in 2018. We both have ancestors from the Visayan islands of Leyte, Samar, and Panay, in what is now known as the Philippines. Lyn is not only the founder of Herbalaria.com, a natural remedies company deeply rooted in the Filipino tradition of healing and wellness and a certified Los Angeles Green Business, but also a Katuuran (a Visayan priestess/shaman), spiritual medium, counselor, and ritualist who serves as a mouthpiece of the Ancestors to help people access their own medicine and powers of self-healing. She specializes in shamanic advisement and information retrieval, as well as conducting shamanic journeys. She’s also an incredible artist, friend, and sister to me. I certainly would not be where I am today without her guidance, love, and support. Our ancestors brought us together at the divine, right time and I am very grateful for her presence in my life!

Website: www.heatherrebeccawilson.com

Instagram: @heatherrebeccawilson

Image Credits
Caroline White Photography