From Exhaustion to Enlightenment: the Rewarding Journey from Coffee to Keith’s Cacao

In case you missed it, there’s a global uprising of Ceremonial Cacao happening all over the world! Every day, more people are swapping their caffeine kick for an elixir of chocolate magic—aka, Keith’s Cacao! But why the switch? Well, Cacao is comparable to coffee in one major way: the energetic lift that people feel when drinking either. However, Cacao’s energetic ‘high’ comes not from caffeine but theobromine, a vasodilator that encourages relaxation and increased blood flow—an expansion of the ‘heart-space’ rather than an overstimulation of our delicate nervous systems.

Caffeinated Kick vs. Energetic Lift

The energetic wave we experience with Ceremonial Cacao is gentle, gradual, yet powerful. As we drink Cacao regularly, we often find ourselves attuning our lifestyle to one that is authentically aligned with who we truly are. Living in our heartfelt truth naturally inspires us to share our unique magic with the world, becoming a catalyst of change for others.

Shona McFarlane, a healer living happily on a boat in Reading, UK, is a devout Cacao convert with an inspiring story. Previously a heavy coffee drinker weighed down by health issues, Shona discovered Cacao during the pandemic year of 2020. With lockdowns forcing people inside, she took the opportunity to travel inward with the help of her new loving guide, Mama Cacao.

Before discovering Cacao, Shona drank copious amounts of coffee for a decade, which coincided with health issues like insomnia and irritable bowel syndrome. Her dependence on coffee led to reliance on sleeping medication, severely affecting her quality of life.

Healing Mentally, Spiritually & Energetically

Once Shona intentionally switched to Keith’s Cacao, she noticed improvements not only in sleep and digestion but also in her overall mental and spiritual well-being. “While beginning my relationship with Cacao, I also started learning about shamanism and Reiki healing, which was transformational.” Though coffee and Cacao share some similarities, Cacao’s unique cocktail of organic compounds infuses each bean with health benefits alongside its magic.

Shona describes her enlightened, ritualistic relationship with Cacao as very different from her previous coffee dependence. She explains that, although she drinks Cacao daily, she can take breaks without any withdrawal—strengthening her connection when she returns. Starting her mornings with candles, conscious intention, and a steaming cup of Keith’s Cacao has transformed her life.

Packed with antioxidants and compounds like Anandamide (the ‘Bliss’ chemical) and Phenylethylamine (the body’s ‘natural Ecstasy’), Cacao no longer weighs heavy on Shona’s sensitive system but leaves her spirit light and expanded.

The Snowball Effect of Self-Belief

Trusting her body’s intuitive process helped Shona say goodbye to sleeping tablets she had relied on for a decade. Through Cacao, she rekindled her self-belief, which now fuels her thriving business. “I feel blessed to be on my healing path and now helping others heal,” Shona says. Today, she shares the magic of Cacao with friends and neighbors, proudly declaring, “I could not live without Mama Cacao.”

Shona is one of many seeking to live more heart-centered lives aligned with their true nature. Sometimes it takes just one simple step—whether quitting a draining job, downsizing, reducing toxic load, or simply switching to a cup of Cacao as a newfound ally. We each hold the power to create lifestyles beneficial not only to ourselves but to the planet. Cacao uniquely reminds us of our heart-led nature as human beings. If we aim to restore harmony to the planet, a heartwarming cup of delicious Cacao is a perfect place to start!

Thank you to Shona for sharing this inspiring story about Cacao’s power. When one person shines, we all bathe in a reflection of newfound possibility. If Cacao is transforming your life, please share your story with us—we’d love to hear from you!