Dreaming the Ancestors

In this episode, Laura Murphy shares wisdom about her sacred activism journey and the ways in which she harnesses the ancient Irish practice of imbas forosnai (divine inspiration) in her work to create social change. The Irish spirit is a revolutionary one, and Laura speaks about the intersection of spirituality and activism in Irish history, highlighting the lives of key figures from the Celtic Revival at the end of the 1800s and early 1900s.Laura’s writing and poetry is at the forefront of ...

In this episode, Carolyn Hillyer shares wisdom about living on the wild lands of Dartmoor and her process of reviving and reimagining the Proto-Celtic language; a language spoken by ancient ancestors across various parts of Europe, including the British Isles. Carolyn’s work has awakened in me, and many others, a sense of what our Indigenous tongue might have been before the Anglo-Saxons came. There is a bone-deep ancestral remembering that happens in the presence of the Proto-Celtic lan...

Wales is a country full of legends and myths about the spiritual world; stories of sacred lakes, healing herbs, women of magic, and the mighty red dragon. The Land remembers these stories and the ancient ways of mystery and magic; traditions that have their roots in old Brythonic Britain.There are some fierce and magical women in Wales’s ancient mythology who embody the archetype of the Witch in a variety of ways. In this episode, Mhara shares deep wisdom about some of these mythic women (suc...

In the midst of rapid technological advancements, there is an ancient whisper that calls to many of us...a calling to return to the wisdom of the earth and the sacred technology of nature. A calling to reconnect with the land in the heartfelt ways of our ancestors. A calling to remember the medicine of the plants and trees, and how to heal ourselves as we heal the earth.In this episode, Aoife Ní hEochaidh Réamainn talks about working with trees and plants in sacred ways, her experiences of te...

In this time of displacement, disconnection and overwhelm, so many people are longing for meaningful ways to belong. The questions that we hold close to our hearts are things like: What does it mean to belong to this earth? What does it mean to have roots? What does it mean to belong to my lineage, my ancestors, my cultural heritage?For those of you who feel this longing to belong, you know how deep it goes. In this podcast episode with Isla Macleod, we explore some of the pathways to courage...

In this podcast episode I speak with Eimear Burke, a Druid and Seanchaí (storyteller) as well as the Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD). We talk about the importance of Rites of Passage and how Druidry can help to inspire and inform rituals to mark moments of significance in our lives.In the Western world we sometimes lose track of the most important moments in our lives—transitional and transformational moments such as giving birth, menopause, divorce or breakups, m...

In this conversation, I talk with Nicola Goodall about the importance of midwives in the birthing process for mothers, and the ways that Scottish folk medicine weaves into the ancient tradition of midwifery. Nicola shares her wealth of wisdom about the sacredness of birthing, and ways to support this important rite of passage for mothers. She also shares wisdom about the persecution of midwives during the Witch Hunts and the ways that these atrocities have impacted women’s medicine. ...

In this episode with Jen Murphy, we dive into the connection between mythology and the feminine body, with a special focus on the myths of ancient Ireland.As women, we are indoctrinated into so many false narratives about our bodies from a very young age...stories that can take us away from the true essence of who we are and our embodied wisdom.We are living in powerful times where we can re-write these stories and reclaim the power of living embodiment. Tales of the mythic feminine and her a...

In this episode with Dr. Karen Ward, founder of Moon Mná, we talk about the sacred connection between women and water in the ancient Irish tradition.There's a vital connection between women, water and flow which is encoded into our bodies. We flow with the menstrual cycle, connecting us to the cycles of Grandmother Moon who holds sway over the tides. We flow with the rhythms of our sexual fluids. We carry sacred womb waters that hold our beloved babies in utero.These living connections are re...

In this episode with Kathy Jones, founder of the Glastonbury Goddess Temple, we speak about reclaiming the wisdom of the Goddess.For too long the Goddess has been forgotten, degraded and denigrated as patriarchal thinking has dominated our world culture. This has occurred in parallel with the oppression of women through the control of women’s bodies and physical expression, and the repression of women’s spiritual, emotional and creative energies.In these transformational times of change the s...

Imagine living in a time when there was no artificial light. When there was true darkness in the sky, when there were no high rise buildings blocking your view of the celestial realms. A time when you knew exactly where the sun would rise at different times of the year. When you could recognize the planets and the constellations, and you would sit outside during the night and watch their movements across the skies.In the modern world, so many of us have become disconnected with the skies. We’...

In this episode with Mary McLaughlin we discuss Ireland's incredibly rich culture and heritage when it comes to traditional music and sacred song traditions.Sacred songs have been important to our ancestors throughout history from all around the world. They hold an important piece of culture and tradition as they are passed down through the generations. They have the ability to bring people together in community and connect with a shared sense of identity and belonging. They open our he...

In this incredibly deep, informative episode I speak with Dr. Diana Quinn about Psychedelic Plant Medicines. We are currently living in what's often called the "Psychedelic Renaissance". Science is beginning to catch up with Indigenous wisdom of Sacred Plant Medicines and their ability to heal and restore balance through expanded states of consciousness.Unfortunately, amidst this great upswell of interest, capitalism and colonialism have found their way into this sacred and ancient tradition. The intention for this conversation is to offer education and awareness around Sacred Plant Medicines to promote deep care and respect.In this conversation Diana shares wisdom  about the basics of Psychedelic Plant Medicines (what they are and the kind of wisdom they carry), the multi-layered benefits of Plant Medicine Ceremonies, the importance of pre-ceremony preparation, post-ceremony integration work and community care, and ways of being in right relationship with Sacred Plant Medicine. Diana also talks about the intersection of Sacred Plant Medicine with racial justice, healing systems of oppression, and intergenerational healing.

In this episode I speak with Naomi Love, creator of Wise Womb Medicine Path. We talk about some of the ways that intergenerational womb trauma is passed down through the matriarchal lineage and how to identify some of these patterns. We also talk about how to discover our innate womb medicine, along with the importance of ritual and ancestral womb wisdom. Naomi also offers a short guided journey for you to connect with your womb, and insight about the impact of womb healing in your life and for future generations.To register for Naomi's free 3-day Wise Womb Healing Retreat (May 7th-May 9th, 2021) please visit: https://www.wisewombmedicinepath.com/wise-womb-virtual-retreatCONNECT WITH TARA• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarawild​• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ms.tara.wild/​• Website: http://tara-wild.com/​• Online membership: https://tara-wild.com/wildandwise/• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbQD0HO2rq1xGA_enddgiwg

With all of the conveniences and pressures of modern life, it's so easy to get caught up in endless cycles of busyness and never ending to do lists. When we operate in this way, we override the natural cycles. We lose touch with our connection to the land and our own innate wildness. We forget how to live in balance and reciprocity with nature.For thousands of years, our ancestors depended on the cycles and seasons, and it feels more important than ever to come back into sacred communion with these natural rhythms. A rebalancing is needed on the planet and within ourselves.To receive Elena's free gifts, please make sure to register for the Dreaming the Ancestors mailing list here: https://tara-wild.com/dreaming-the-ancestors

In this episode with Sarah Drew, acclaimed author of the Gaia Codex, we'll be sharing personal reflections on what the priestess path means, the role of the sacred feminine in these transformational times, and the importance of sacred service. We'll also be speaking about the power of frequency, past lives, the difference between finding your purpose versus living purposefully, and bringing our dream seeds forward in these times of radical change.To receive Sarah's free gift code - as well as mailings, inspirations, and activations for your journey - visit https://www.gaiacodex.com/2021 (at the bottom of the page).To register for Tara's Songs of Solstice event happening on December 21st, 2020, head over to: https://tara-wild.com/songs-of-solstice

In this episode, I speak with Bethany Webster about healing the matriarchal lineage. Bethany is considered the global expert on healing the “Mother Wound,” something we inherit to varying degrees as women living in a patriarchal society...a wound that is passed down from generation to generation until someone is willing to feel it and heal it.In our conversation, we talk about what the Mother Wound is and the role of the patriarchy in understanding this inter-generational wound, why setting boundaries as women is important to healing our matriarchal lineage, and the importance of processing past pain as a pathway to healing.For this month's free gift - Bethany’s ebook ‘What is the Mother Wound?’ - make sure that you're on the mailing list here: https://tara-wild.com/dreaming-the-ancestorsFor more information about my Wild & Wise monthly membership, head over to: https://tara-wild.com/wildandwise/

In this episode, I'll be speaking with Sahar Paz about how our authentic voice can be a force for change in our lives and in the world at large. But with all of the external voices and conditioning that we receive in the modern world, how do we know what our authentic voice sounds like? How do we overcome the inner blocks we might feel around expressing our truth, setting boundaries, cultivating intimate relationships, and speaking up about the issues that matter most to us? How do we learn to trust ourselves and stand proudly in our feminine voice, like the spiritual leaders of pre-patriarchal societies?Sahar Paz is originally from Iran and came to the United States as a refugee of war when she was a child. She realized the immense privilege of having a voice and has made it her mission to unleash her voice and uplift the voices of others. She's a thought leader and entrepreneur, and has a beautiful method for understanding our inner voices, that can help us to express our outer voice.For this month's free gift - Sahar's 'Finding your Authentic Voice' ebook - make sure that you're on the mailing list here: https://tara-wild.com/dreaming-the-ancestorsFor more information about my Wild & Wise monthly membership, head over to: https://tara-wild.com/wildandwise/

In this episode I'll be speaking with Stacey Moxham who lives in a ramshackle old farmhouse in Northern New South Wales Australia. Her home is situated on a cosy little parcel of acreage that sits atop a powerful and magical ridgeline. She is a wife, a dog mama, a keeper of native bees, a mother hen, and calls herself a "modern day Cottage Wife". We'll be talking about the wildness and wisdom that can be unearthed from tending land, lineage, hearth and home, and the empowerment that comes from being self-sufficient and living more sustainably.To receive Stacey's free gift, please join the Dreaming the Ancestors mailing list here: https://tara-wild.com/dreaming-the-ancestors/

In this episode, I'll be speaking with Sarah Corbett, who is a Clinical Herbalist and Plant Witch with a passion for the magic and medicine of nature. We'll be diving into the connection between our ancestors and plant allies, and also relating to plants as ancestors themselves. We'll also be sharing about why so many of our lineages have become disconnected from the magic and medicine of the plant world, and why returning to this earth-based wisdom is so healing and powerful in the modern world. Sarah will also share some of her favorite herbs and plants to work with and will give practice advice on how to work with plants in an ethically grounded way.To receive Sarah's free gift - her ebook Echoes, a collection of herbal recipes for remembrance and personal healing - please join the Dreaming the Ancestors mailing list here: https://tara-wild.com/dreaming-the-ancestors/