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On this short Interstitial episode, I riff on what’s been alive for me since my most recent conversations with Sophie Messager (on reclaiming drumming) and Ash Stinson (on embodiment and listening to the body). Jumping off from these dialogues, I'm holding a a central question here: How do we, as women, become truly free within systems that were never designed with us in mind?Key Points:My own understanding of liberation in three parts - awakening, reckoning with inequities, and consciously choosing how to operate within toxic systems, including determining how and when to withdraw consent What it means to awaken to the reality that most systems were built without the participation and input of womenThe importance of taking time moving through the emotions that arise - but also moving on when ready The tricky dance between participating in systems while you have to, while honestly assessing your available power to enact changeKey Questions to Consider: Am I waiting for permission to show up differently?Am I waiting for it to feel easy or comfortable before I follow my truth?Do I actually have more freedom and power than I’m giving myself credit for?If this podcast or my book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine has inspired you, don’t stop here. Visit my website, www.hometoher.com, to:→ Download your free eBook 5 Ancient Secrets of Female Power→ Explore courses, coaching, and upcoming programs→ Book your free 30-minute discovery callFollow @hometoher on Instagram and join our Facebook community to stay connected and inspired.Mentioned in this episode:Unbound: A Daylong retreat for womenCome and join me in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on January 10 for Unbound, a daylong retreat inviting women to step into the fullest expression of their power. Date: January 10, 2026 Location: Crozet, Virginia Early bird pricing is ending December 15! Unbound

The Realms of Embodiment with Ash StinsonOn this episode – which has been in the making for a long time – Ash Stinson and I explore the profound themes of the sacred feminine, embodiment, and the intricate layers of wisdom held within our bodies. Ash is an energy worker, a creator, a deep feeler and a deep thinker, a parent, and an expert on healing through the energy of your anatomy.Ash's personal and professional life functionally revolves around one question: What gives us a sense of place? She studied and worked in Environmental Science, habitat preservation, and Landscape Architecture until her Saturn Return coupled with a twin pregnancy catapulted her into postpartum PTSD, and she finally got the cosmic memo – you can't create belonging in your backyard if you're lost in your own skin.A decade of study, Reiki Master level certification, apprenticeship with her ancestors, and a certification in Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy later, Energy Archaeology and the Realms of Embodiment were born. Ash now spends her days exploring the energetic anatomy and morphology of the body, from the bones, muscles, fluid systems, organs, nervous system, and DNA and translating it so you can understand your mythosomatic self and belonging within the wider energetic fabric of life.We dive deep on this episode, exploring:·      Ash’s own personal and spiritual background, including the traumatic experience of her own birth and how it ultimately prepared her for the work she does now·      How the Realms of Embodiment – Ash’s current work – was born out of an initial exploration of Reiki following a challenging birth experience with her twins·      The different areas of the Realms of Embodiment, and what each has to teach us·      Why it’s not so simple to just “listen to your body”·      The “yes-and” approach to embracing the wisdom of energy medicine and Western medicine·      Ash’s simple, three-step process to begin listening to your own bodyShow Notes:You can learn more about Ash, the Realms of Embodiment and her Energy Archaeology deck at her website: https://ashleystinson.com/.✨ Explore. Connect. Come Home to Her. ✨If you’d like to know whose ancestral lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: native-land.ca.If this podcast or my book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine has inspired you, I’d love for you to leave a review—it helps others find this work and keeps these conversations flowing.Stay connected with me and our growing community:🌸 Follow along on Instagram @hometoher for reflections and details on upcoming episodes.🌿 Join the Home to Her Facebook group to share stories, ask questions, and explore the Sacred Feminine in community.Want to go deeper? Visit www.hometoher.com to:·      Download your free eBook 5 Ancient Secrets of Female Power·      Explore my award-winning on-demand course Home to Herstory, Home to Your Story·      Learn more about 1:1 coaching, small group programs, and upcoming events💫 Ready to reconnect with your authentic feminine power?Book your free 30-minute discovery call on my website and...

In this particularly rich conversation, I’m joined by Sophie Messager, author of the new book The Beat of Your Own Drum (Womancraft Publishing). A former reproductive physiologist with a PhD, Sophie traded her microscope for a medicine drum after experiencing the transformative power of an empowered birth. Her decade-long journey as a doula, birth educator, and author of Why Postnatal Recovery Matters deepened her exploration of the rhythms surrounding women’s transitions.Now a holistic life transition mentor, Sophie guides women through significant life thresholds – from birth to perimenopause and beyond. Her unique combination of scientific expertise and spiritual insight allows her to serve as a compassionate space holder for those seeking to harmonise their analytical and intuitive selves. On this episode we explore:The complex and intersecting themes of sacred feminine wisdomThe journey of reclaiming women's power, and the transformative role of drumming in spiritual practicesSophie’s personal experiences from her Catholic upbringing to her journey as a doula and holistic life transition mentorThe historical context of women's roles in drumming and spirituality, and how reclaiming this practice can be an essential step for women in owning their voices and power in a patriarchal society.Key TakeawaysSacred Feminine wisdom is applicable in all areas of life.Understanding women's power from a feminine lens is crucial, and women’s sacred stories can help us do this.Sophie fascinating journey from science to holistic practices, and how it demonstrates that we can hold space for both.Drumming can be a powerful tool for women's empowerment.While the history of women and drumming is often overlooked, it’s real – and your birthright to know about.While women often feel scared to drum due to ancestral trauma, trusting yourself is the key to spiritual growth and personal evolution.Creating your own drum can be a transformative experience – but you can also start with a storebought one. You don’t need lessons or a prescriptive path to start.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Sacred Feminine Wisdom03:05 Exploring the Journey of the Sacred Feminine05:21 Sophie Messager's Spiritual Background11:09 Reclaiming Spirituality Beyond Catholicism19:52 The Role of Birth and Death in Feminine Wisdom24:32 Embodying the Divine Feminine27:26 Navigating the Journey to Menopause28:24 Embracing Cycles and Rest30:25 The Journey to the Drum31:51 Drum Microdosing: A New Practice37:28 Reclaiming the Drum: Women's History42:42 The Power of Drumming in Birth49:40 Empowerment Through Intuition and Expression✨ Explore. Connect. Come Home to Her. ✨If you’d like to know whose ancestral lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: native-land.ca.If this podcast or my book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine has inspired you, I’d love for you to leave a review—it helps others find this work and keeps these conversations flowing.Stay connected with me and our growing community:🌸 Follow along on Instagram @hometoher for reflections and details on upcoming episodes.🌿 Join the Home to Her Facebook group to share stories, ask questions, and explore the Sacred Feminine in community.Want to go deeper? Visit www.hometoher.com to:·      Download your free eBook 5...

Introducing The Interstitial: short episodes intended to explore the spaces in between the last episode and the next. My latest conversation with Danielle Dulsky got me thinking about two things: magic and purpose. Here I consider the role of magic in our lives, as well as what it means to lean into our singular purpose during times of chaos and change. Key Takeaways: Magic can empower us to co-create our lives.We control the stories we tell about our experiences.Reclaiming our relationship with magic is a deeply human and feminine act.In chaotic times, focus on what is yours to do.Purpose can manifest in various forms, not just one.Living with care and presence is sufficient.Our contributions are part of a larger narrative.The divine feminine operates in deep time and rhythms.Trusting our guidance is essential for personal growth.✨ Explore. Connect. Come Home to Her. ✨If this podcast or my book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine has inspired you, I’d love for you to leave a review—it helps others find this work and keeps these conversations flowing.Stay connected with me and our growing community:🌸 Follow along on Instagram @hometoher for reflections and details on upcoming episodes.🌿 Join the Home to Her Facebook group to share stories, ask questions, and explore the Sacred Feminine in community.Want to go deeper? Visit www.hometoher.com to:·      Download your free eBook 5 Ancient Secrets of Female Power·      Explore my on-demand course Home to Herstory, Home to Your Story·      Learn more about 1:1 coaching, small group programs, and upcoming events💫 Ready to reconnect with your authentic feminine power?Book your free 30-minute discovery call on my website and let’s explore what’s possible.Mentioned in this episode:Unbound: A Daylong retreat for womenCome and join me in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on January 10 for Unbound, a daylong retreat inviting women to step into the fullest expression of their power. Date: January 10, 2026 Location: Crozet, Virginia Early bird pricing is ending December 15! UnboundHome to Herstory, Home to Your Story Online Course: Now on Sale! How much of our collective herstory do you really know — and do you know why that matters so much to how you live your life today? If you’re curious, check out my self-paced online course, Home to Herstory, Home to Your Story. It’s a six-week journey into the Sacred Feminine — Her lost herstory, Her spiritual wisdom, and Her deep relevance for your modern life. Inside, you’ll find: • Fascinating stories, images, and evidence of the Sacred Feminine — much of which you’ve likely never encountered before • Guided meditations and movement practices • Journaling prompts and storytelling exercises • “Mind food” resources to inspire your ongoing exploration • And so much more Right now through the end of the year, you can save 10% with the code Podcast10. Visit www.hometoheracademy to learn more and register! On Demand Course

On this episode, I’m joined again by Danielle Dulsky, a prior Home to Her guest, as we explore the themes of women's wisdom, the significance of fairy tales, and the role of storytelling in shaping our understanding of the world. Danielle’s new book, The Night House: Folklore, Fairy Tales, Rites, and Magick for the Wise and Wild, serves as a focal point for our discussion, as we consider the connection between creativity, magic, and the feminine experience. We also talk about the hidden and sometimes subversive power within fairy tales, the importance of shadow work, and how these stories can help us navigate the complexities of modern life. We also talk about why Danielle believes we each have one important thing to do in this lifetime, and why it’s so important to protect our creative potential in these uncertain times. As Danielle says, “we need to get weirder.”Key Takeaways·     Everything we know about power has been defined by cultural structures.·     Women's wisdom and power have been minimized and pushed underground.·     Fairy tales hold hidden wisdom and power for women.·     The Night House explores the connection between fairy tales and women's experiences.·     Stories can be a way to access and embody our full power.·     The structure of The Night House reflects a journey through shadow and light.·     Asking questions about stories reveals insights about our lives.·     The current cultural moment calls for a return to women's wisdom.·     Magic exists in subtle forms and is often dismissed in modern culture.·     Storytelling shapes our understanding of the world.·     Finding our purpose and protecting our creative potential are two of the most important things we can do during these uncertain times·     Embracing our own weirdness is the key to coming up with new solutions for all the challenges facing usSound bites"Fairy tales hold hidden wisdom and power for women.""Storytelling shapes our understanding of the world.""Embrace the weirdness of life."Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Sacred Feminine03:01 Exploring Women's Wisdom and Power05:52 The Night House: Unveiling Fairy Tales08:44 The Structure of The Night House11:36 Shadow Work and Fairy Tales14:03 Connecting Stories to Personal Experience17:02 The Importance of Timing in Storytelling19:34 The Role of Magic in Our Lives25:38 The Compartmentalization of Magic31:58 Exploring the Realm of Magic35:55 Tending to Our Unique Purpose41:01 The Power of Storytelling45:51 Embracing the Weirdness of LifeIf this podcast or my book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine has inspired you, don’t stop here. Visit my website, www.hometoher.com, to:→ Download your free eBook 5 Ancient Secrets of Female Power→ Explore courses, coaching, and upcoming programs→ Book your free 30-minute discovery callFollow @hometoher on Instagram and join our Facebook community to stay connected and inspired.Mentioned in this episode:Unbound: A Daylong retreat for womenCome and join me in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on January 10 for Unbound, a daylong retreat inviting women to step into...

In this conversation, Dr. Lisette Ostrander and I explore the intricate relationship between feminine wisdom, sexuality, and pleasure. We also talk about the cultural narratives surrounding women's sexuality, the importance of creating safe spaces for exploration, and the need to reclaim pleasure as a vital aspect of life. Key Takeaways:* Feminine power includes the ability to celebrate and sustain life, along with the ability to access deep wisdom found within the body * Cultural structures have historically excluded women's input on power* Embodied wisdom teaches us about pleasure and connection.* Sex and pleasure are integral to understanding feminine wisdom.* Cultural narratives often vilify women's sexuality and pleasure and have done so for a great deal of recorded history.* Creating safe spaces is essential for exploring sexuality.* Eroticism is about seeking pleasure for its own sake.* Life experiences significantly impact sexual experiences.* Women often face challenges related to desire and intimacy.* Self-exploration and understanding one's body are crucial for empowerment.Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Sacred Feminine03:22 Exploring Feminine Power06:39 The Journey of Sexuality and Pleasure11:50 Cultural Influences on Sexuality18:22 The Complexity of Women’s Sexual Experiences23:32 The Intersection of Life and Sexuality29:34 The Role of Safety in Sexual Encounters35:38 Challenges Women Face in Sexuality40:03 Men's Perspectives on Sexuality47:28 Empowering Women to Explore Their Sexuality51:31 Practical Steps to Embrace Sexual Pleasure57:04 New podcast outro 062625 - 6:26:25, 5.23 PM.mp3Notes about this episode: * Lisette and I referred to the Home to Her podcast episode, Becoming a Land Steward with Belinda Liu: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/68a392e1-b9c3-4b9c-9a70-5aa9994ad55c* We also discussed the Hestia retreat centers - you can learn more about them here: https://www.hestiamagic.com/ * I referenced the virgin-whore dichotomy so many women face; you can find a description of this here: https://www.modernintimacy.com/the-psychology-of-the-madonna-whore-complex/* Lisette referenced the work of sex and relationship therapist Esther Perel. She also mentioned two books: The Erotic Mind, by Jack Morin; and Women's Anatomy of Arousal, by Sheri WinstonMentioned in this episode:Unbound: A Daylong retreat for womenCome and join me in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on January 10 for Unbound, a daylong retreat inviting women to step into the fullest expression of their power. Date: January 10, 2026 Location: Crozet, Virginia Early bird pricing is ending December 15! Unbound

On the latest episode I'm joined by Rebecca Korn, a former ballerina and pre-med prodigy turned powerhouse wealth strategist. After flipping personal heartbreak into a mission, she now guides women to outplay patriarchal money systems and build seven-figure futures—combining feminine embodiment with iron-clad strategy. Through her company, Rise Reign Rule, her work has already minted five millionaires, with more on the way.Key takeawaysThe sacred feminine is a powerful force that can guide women in their personal and professional lives.Money should be viewed as an exchange of energy, not a source of stress or shame.Women often excel at giving but struggle with receiving; it's essential to practice receiving.Balancing masculine and feminine energies is crucial for personal empowerment and success.The journey of self-discovery often involves embracing both the feminine and masculine aspects of oneself.Creating structure in one's life can enhance the flow of feminine energy.Emergence is a vital aspect of the feminine; allowing space for creativity and intuition is essential.Why we need to stop waiting for permission to take up space or assert our needs.The relationship with money can be transformed by viewing it as a tool for empowerment and connection.Episode Notes: You can learn more about Rebecca and her work at her website: www.risereignrule.com. Find her on social media @risereignrule. Rebecca mentioned the medical school founded by the world's richest woman. You can read about it here: https://time.com/7303692/alice-walton-school-of-medicine-new-medical-school/About Home to Her:If you’d like to know whose ancestral tribal lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: https://native-land.ca/  You can also visit the Coalition of Natives and Allies for more helpful educational resources about Indigenous rights and history.If you love this podcast and/or have read my book, please consider leaving me a review! Check out the Home to Her YouTube channel for video episodes.For more Sacred Feminine goodness and to stay up to date on all episodes, please follow me on Instagram: @hometoher. To dive into conversation about the Sacred Feminine, join the Facebook group, also @hometoher.And to read about the Sacred Feminine, check out my award-winning book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine (Womancraft Publishing), available on Audible and wherever you buy your books!. If you've read it, your reviews on Goodreads and Amazon are greatly appreciated!Visit www.hometoher.com to learn more about your host, check out my on-demand course Home to Herstory, Home to Your Story, and download your free ebook 5 Ancient Secrets of Female Power. You can also learn more about 1:1 coaching opportunities, appearances, upcoming small group programs and more. Mentioned in this episode:Unbound: A Daylong retreat for womenCome and join me in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on January 10 for Unbound, a daylong retreat inviting women to step into the fullest expression of their power. Date: January 10, 2026 Location: Crozet, Virginia Early bird pricing is ending December 15! Unbound

On the latest episode I'm joined by Emma Andrews, a highly-acclaimed intuitive, medium and intuition teacher. Emma's gift of seeing energy combined with her training in energy healing and somatic therapy make her 1-on-1 intuitive sessions a transformational force in many peoples' lives. In addition to working with individuals, she also leads retreats, teaches at festivals and is the creator of the popular online course “The Intuitive Method”. During our conversation, we cover: The extraordinary and heartbreaking message Emma received that opened up her intuitive giftsHow Emma defines intuition and why she thinks it's accessible to us allWhy Emma sees intuition as tapping into an ocean of intelligence - and why that ocean is inherently feminine in nature Emma's tips for any beginner who's wishing to cultivate their intuitionAnd much more! Notes related to this episode: You can learn more about Emma and her work at her website: https://www.emma-andrews.com/You can also follow her on Instagram @emmarewsHere are a few more details about this show and my work:If you’d like to know whose ancestral tribal lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: https://native-land.ca/  You can also visit the Coalition of Natives and Allies for more helpful educational resources about Indigenous rights and history.Please – if you love this podcast and/or have read my book, please consider leaving me a review, and thank you for supporting my work! You can also access the audio version of this episode here, or wherever you access your podcasts: https://home-to-her.captivate.fm/For more Sacred Feminine goodness and to stay up to date on all episodes, please follow me on Instagram: @hometoher. To dive into conversation about the Sacred Feminine, join the Facebook group, also @hometoher.And to read about the Sacred Feminine, check out my award-winning book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine (Womancraft Publishing), available on Audible and wherever you buy your books!. If you've read it, your reviews on Goodreads and Amazon are greatly appreciated!Visit www.hometoher.com to learn more about your host, check out my on-demand course Home to Herstory, Home to Your Story, and download your free ebook 5 Ancient Secrets of Female Power. You can also learn more about 1:1 coaching opportunities available. Mentioned in this episode:Unbound: A Daylong retreat for womenCome and join me in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on January 10 for Unbound, a daylong retreat inviting women to step into the fullest expression of their power. Date: January 10, 2026 Location: Crozet, Virginia Early bird pricing is ending December 15! Unbound

On this short episode, I give a quick update on the show and where it's headed in the future, including: How my understanding of the Sacred Feminine has shifted and changed over the last decadeWhy I think accessing our most authentic power from within is the greatest effort we can make right now6 specific facets of female power, and how I’ll be exploring these in future podcast episodes Come listen and find out! Show notes: check out www.hometoher.com for more infoYou can book a discovery call with me here: https://calendly.com/lizchildskelly/30minMentioned in this episode:Unbound: A Daylong retreat for womenCome and join me in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on January 10 for Unbound, a daylong retreat inviting women to step into the fullest expression of their power. Date: January 10, 2026 Location: Crozet, Virginia Early bird pricing is ending December 15! Unbound

On this episode, I'm joined by Rebe Huntman, a memoirist, essayist, dancer, teacher, and poet who writes at the intersections of feminism, world religion and spirituality. For over a decade she directed Chicago’s award-winning Danza Viva Center for World Dance, Art & Music and its dance company, One World Dance Theater. Huntman collaborates with native artists in Cuba and South America, has been featured in Latina Magazine, Chicago Magazine, and the Chicago Tribune, and has appeared on Fox and ABC. She is also the author of a new memoir, My Mother in Havana, about her explorations in seeking not only her human mother, who died when she was 19, but also a deeper relationship with the Divine Mother.On this episode we discuss:How Rebe’s path to the Sacred Feminine revealed itself through her evolving relationship with Latin dance – including how she discovered that the dances themselves were originally invitations to the godsRebe’s transformational journey in Cuba, including her experiences meeting the Orisha Oshun, and Our Lady of Charity of El CobreHow Oshun, who originates from the West African Yoruba tradition, and Our Lady, who is considered an apparition of the Virgin Mary, are syncretized – and how this merging can give us a more holistic vision of mothers and women in generalRebe’s evolving relationship with her deceased mother, and why it’s both normal and natural to call on our deceased loved ones for supportNotes related to this episode:You can learn more about Rebe and her book at her website, www.rebehuntman.com.You can also find her on social media: Instagram @rebehuntman; Facebook @rebehuntmanauthor.We discussed the books the Chalice and the Blade, by Riane Eisler, as well as Women Who Run with the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes.Other related episodes include:Transforming a Paradigm of Domination with Riane Eisler - https://youtu.be/LSk4JRd6B8gHealing the Mother Wound with Bethany Webster (audio only) – https://player.captivate.fm/episode/6b4fbdc5-b85a-4dd0-ad63-ea2501eb493cExploring the Divine Feminine in African Traditional Religions with Lilith Dorsey (audio only) -  https://player.captivate.fm/episode/89f7cc91-8038-431f-8459-4cf57d172e35Here are a few more details about this show and my work:If you’d like to know whose ancestral tribal lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: https://native-land.ca/  You can also visit the Coalition of Natives and Allies for more helpful educational resources about Indigenous rights and history.Please – if you love this podcast and/or have read my book, please consider leaving me a review, and thank you for supporting my work! You can also access the audio version of this episode here, or wherever you access your podcasts: https://home-to-her.captivate.fm/For more Sacred Feminine goodness and to stay up to date on all episodes, please follow me on Instagram: @hometoher. To dive into conversation about the Sacred Feminine, join the Facebook group, also @hometoher.And to read about the Sacred Feminine, check out my award-winning book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine (Womancraft Publishing), available on Audible and wherever you buy your books!. If you've read it, your reviews on...

On episode 100 of the Home to Her podcast, I'm joined by Ixchel Munay, who has spent more than 20 years walking the path of plant medicine, conscious living and supporting thousands of people around the world in her immersions and sessions to come home to themselves. Through her work, Ixchel draws upon her initiations with yoga, meditation, tantra, shamanism, magic, somatic therapy, dance, breath work, NLP, non-violent communication, permaculture, natural medicine, neuroscience and more. She’s spent nearly the past 20 years of her life based in Bali, the mystical land of her father’s ancestors. For the past four years she’s been spending half the year in Costa Rica devoted to creating Yacumama ("Mother of Water") - a regenerative community land project that hosts transformational experiences.On this episode we discuss: Ixchel's introduction to the Sacred Feminine via her experience meeting Amma, the hugging saint, and her work with a tantric master in BaliHer experience with plant medicines and the value they offer us currently, as well as why it's so important to approach them medicine with respect and via a credible teacherWhy she believes the feminine is the flow state that athletes describe, and how when we step into it, our divine path unfolds much more easilyThe ways women have been disconnected from our bodies, particularly through birth control and medicated childbirth Her work with Yacumama, and her vision for it in terms of land regeneration and as a cultural center to preserve and teach indigenous ways of beingNotes related to this episode: You can learn all about the upcoming programs at Yacumama here, including an upcoming wellness retreat for women, here: https://www.yacumama.love/ and on Instagram @yacumamaecovillageYou can connect with Ixchel via social media via her website, www.livingwisdom.one, and Instagram @ixchel.munay Ixchel and I talked about our experiences with Amma, the hugging saint. You can learn more about her here: https://amma.org/We also discussed the concept of a guru as a path to the Divine Feminine, a topic I explored with past podcast guest Arundhati Subramaniam: https://youtu.be/9reaJg3iTtwAnd here are a few more details about this show and my work:If you’d like to know whose ancestral tribal lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: https://native-land.ca/You can also visit the Coalition of Natives and Allies for more helpful educational resources about Indigenous rights and history.Please – if you love this podcast and/or have read my book, please consider leaving me a review, and thank you for supporting my work!You can also access the video version of this episode on YouTubeFor more Sacred Feminine goodness and to stay up to date on all episodes, please follow me on Instagram: @hometoher. To dive into conversation about the Sacred Feminine, join the Facebook group, also @hometoher. And to read about the Sacred Feminine, check out my award-winning book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine (Womancraft Publishing), available on Audible and wherever you buy your books!. If you've read it, your reviews on Goodreads and Amazon are greatly appreciated!Visit www.hometoher.com to learn more about your host, download a free meditation and sign up for my

On the first episode of 2025, I'm joined by repeat guest Joy Ladin.  Joy is a widely published essayist and poet, literary scholar, and nationally known speaker on transgender issues. From 2003 to 2021, she held the David and Ruth Gotsman Chair in English at Stern College for Women of Yeshiva University.Her gender transition and return to teaching in 2008 made her the first openly transgender employee of an Orthodox Jewish institution. Joy's experience of being poetically mentored by the Shekinah resulted in the completion of a book length sequence, Shekinah Speaks, published by Selva Obscura in spring 2022, which she joined me to speak about on this podcast in 2023. She's published several other books, including, most recently, a new book of poetry, Family, and Once Out of Nature, selected essays on the transformation of gender. And she is the recipient of the National Jewish Book Award for The Book of Anna.On this episode, we riff about:The concept of family, at both the individual and national levelsHow our personal narratives help us make meaning in our daily livesHow Joy's understanding of the Shekhinah, the indwelling presence of God typically gendered as female, has shifted since our first conversation in 2023The role of gender binaries in helping us relate to divinity Joy's perspective on the historical need for a transcendent God, and how both Jesus and the Shekhinah were responses to His limitationsWhat the Shekhinah can offer us in this particular moment in time Notes about this episode: You can learn more about Joy and all her work at https://joyladin.com/You can watch mine and Joy's first conversation here: https://youtu.be/XYi7LUiNHJ4You can also listen to this episode here: https://player.captivate.fm/episode/e1b56ad3-b881-458e-a9e3-e9fb1635760cAnd here are a few more details about this show and my work:If you’d like to know whose ancestral tribal lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: https://native-land.ca/You can also visit the Coalition of Natives and Allies for more helpful educational resources about Indigenous rights and history.Please – if you love this podcast and/or have read my book, please consider leaving me a review, and thank you for supporting my work!For more Sacred Feminine goodness and to stay up to date on all episodes, please follow me on Instagram: @hometoher. To dive into conversation about the Sacred Feminine, join the Facebook group, also @hometoher. And to read about the Sacred Feminine, check out my award-winning book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine (Womancraft Publishing), available on Audible and wherever you buy your books!. If you've read it, your reviews on Goodreads and Amazon are greatly appreciated!Visit www.hometoher.com to learn more about your host, download a free meditation and sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date on all the latest episodes.Mentioned in this episode:Unbound: A Daylong retreat for womenCome and join me in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on January 10 for Unbound, a daylong retreat inviting women to step into the fullest expression of their power. Date: January 10, 2026 Location: Crozet, Virginia Early bird pricing is ending December 15! Unbound

On the latest episode, I'm joined by Sande Hart, a mother, grandmother and founder of The Global Woman's Village woman's organization, formally known as S.A.R.A.H. (The Spiritual and Religious Alliance for Hope) now in its 23rd year. She is also the Author of The Liminal Odyssey, The Alchemical Power of The Spaces In-Between, (also a Nautilus Book Awardee)Sande is actively engaged in leadership in the peace, compassion, community building, and women’s re- and in-powerment sectors. Her most recent work is in service to the role of women in this evolutionary impulse we are in during these transitional times. She served on the Women's Task Force for The Parliament of The World's Religions and developed and produced the first-ever Women's Village at the 2023 international conference. She founded and served as Director for the international organization The Charter For Compassion’s Women and Girls sector as creator and director of the 9th sector of the international organization focused on compassion. And she is the Founder of Compassionate California, which recently became established into law by the governor’s office as the first Compassionate State in the world.During our conversation, we explore: Sande's multi-decade journey toward recognizing the presence of the Sacred Feminine in her life, including the flickers of Her presence along the wayHow Sande came to fully recognize Her through her work shepherding the Women's Village at the Parliament of the World's Religions.The evolution of her non-profit organization S.A.R.A.H., including her more recent focus on "women who future," and what this language means to herThe powerful message that she received while visiting Auschwitz, which brought us both to tears during the culmination of this inspiring episodeNotes related to this episode:You can learn more about the Global Woman's Village at https://www.sarah4hope.org/You can also learn more about Sande and her book at her website: https://www.sandehart.com/ We discussed the work of Carol Lee Flinders during this episode, including her books "Enduring Grace" and "At the Root of This Longing."Sande mentioned the song by George Harrison "My Sweet Lord"I also mentioned the beautiful Adrienne Rich Poem, poem 13 in her collection of 21 love poems: https://allpoetry.com/poem/10381457-Twenty-One-Love-Poems-XIII-by-Adrienne-RichWe also discussed the Parliament of the World's ReligionsFinally, Sande mentioned the following quote by Henry David Thoreau: “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler.”And here are a few more details about this show and my work:If you’d like to know whose ancestral tribal lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: https://native-land.ca/You can also visit the Coalition of Natives and Allies for more helpful educational resources about Indigenous rights and history.Please – if you love this podcast and/or have read my book, please consider leaving me a review, and thank you for supporting my work!You can also access the audio version of this episode here, or wherever you access your podcasts: https://home-to-her.captivate.fm/For more Sacred Feminine goodness and to stay up to date on all episodes, please follow me on Instagram: @hometoher. To dive into conversation about the Sacred Feminine, join the Facebook group, also @hometoher. And to read about the Sacred Feminine, check out my award-winning book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine (Womancraft Publishing), available on Audible and wherever you buy your books!. If you've read it, your reviews on Goodreads and Amazon are greatly appreciated!Visit www.hometoher.com to...

On the latest episode I'm joined by the wise and wonderful Lucy Grace. Lucy is a mystic spiritual guide, embodied therapist and poet based in New Zealand. She mentors people in soul initiation and awakening, and is devoted to helping as many hearts as possible remember the truth of themselves and connect to the ever present great heart at the center of all. Lucy has lived many lives, including as a television journalist for One News, New Zealand's largest national television news channel, and a humanitarian aid worker based in Europe for 15 years, working for the UN, Save the Children, Fairtrade, and Oxfam. Lucy now focuses on her work as a soul initiation, awakening guide and mentor, holistic therapist and poet.And she's known for honoring the sacred process and the sacred mess of our humanity, while also supporting people to remember who they are outside of all roles, archetypes, identities, concepts, and teachings. Lucy is also the author of This Untameable Light, which was released in November 2023 to critical acclaim from some of the world's most loved spiritual teachers. On this episode we discussed:Lucy's extremely challenging childhood and the many unexpected gifts that came from it, including a deep contentment and gratitude for all that she did have Her experience of God as a sense of deep, nourishing light emanating from withinHer own spiritual initiation of motherhood, and the depths that it took her to The surprising way that the Goddess presented herself to Lucy, and how she knows her nowPlus Lucy reads two of her beautiful poems aloud Notes related to this episode:You can learn more about Lucy and her work at https://lucy-grace.com/You can find her on Instagram @gracealucy, and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lucy.oakshottDuring this episode, Lucy mentioned the film Once Were Warriors. She also described how the Egyptian Goddess Isis initially came to her via a stranger's dream. And here are a few more details about this show and my work:If you’d like to know whose ancestral tribal lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: https://native-land.ca/You can also visit the Coalition of Natives and Allies for more helpful educational resources about Indigenous rights and history.Please – if you love this podcast and/or have read my book, please consider leaving me a review, and thank you for supporting my work!You can also access video episodes on the Home to Her YouTube channelFor more Sacred Feminine goodness and to stay up to date on all episodes, please follow me on Instagram: @hometoher.To dive into conversation about the Sacred Feminine, join the Facebook group: / hometoherAnd to read about the Sacred Feminine, check out my award-winning book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine (Womancraft Publishing), available on Audible and wherever you buy your books!. If you've read it, your reviews on Goodreads and Amazon are greatly appreciated!Mentioned in this episode:Unbound: A Daylong retreat for womenCome and join me in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on January 10 for Unbound, a daylong retreat inviting women to step into the fullest expression of their power. Date: January 10, 2026 Location: Crozet, Virginia Early bird pricing is ending December 15! Unbound

On the latest episode, I'm joined by legendary systems scientist, futurist and cultural historian Dr. Riane Eisler. Riane is the recipient of many honors, such as the Distinguished Peace Leadership Award earlier given to the Dalai Lama, and is the author of many books, including The Chalice and the Blade, now in its 57th US printing and 27 foreign editions, The Real Wealth of Nations, hailed by Nobel Peace Laureate Desmond Tutu as "a template for the better world we have been so urgently seeking," and Nurturing Our Humanity, Oxford University Press, 2019, co-authored with Douglas P. Fry. Riane’s innovative whole-systems research offers new perspectives and practical tools for constructing a less violent, more egalitarian, gender-balanced, and sustainable future. She is the President of the Center for Partnership Systems, which provides practical applications of her work, and Editor in Chief of the online Interdisciplinary Journal of Partnership Studies published at the University of Minnesota. On this episode, we discuss: Riane's early childhood experience as a Jewish refugee whose family fled Austria to escape the Nazis, and how that experience, as well as the loss of many family members during the Holocaust, caused her to question her understanding of God The difference between cultures of domination and partnership cultures, which she outlines in her groundbreaking work The Chalice and the Blade, and the shifts she's seen in culture since the book was first publishedThe subtle pervasiveness of dominator culture, and how we can find it rooted in our language, as well as all the underpinnings of societyRiane's focus on violence in the home, and how it directly correlates to violence in other aspects of society Plus, we riff on the magic of snakes and their ancient connections to the Divine Feminine (always a favorite topic of mine!)Notes related to this episode:You can learn more about Riane, her many books and her extense work at her website: https://rianeeisler.com/ You can learn more about the Center for Partnership Systems at https://centerforpartnership.org/resources/riane-eisler/ During this episode, Riane mentioned parapsychologist Thelma Moss, as well as the ancient Anatolian civilization Catal Huyuk. She also mentioned the evangelical Christian organization Promise Keepers.And here are a few more details about this show and my work:If you’d like to know whose ancestral tribal lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: https://native-land.ca/You can also visit the Coalition of Natives and Allies for more helpful educational resources about Indigenous rights and history.Please – if you love this podcast and/or have read my book, please consider leaving me a review, and thank you for supporting my work!You can also access video episodes on the Home to Her YouTube channelFor more Sacred Feminine goodness and to stay up to date on all episodes, please follow me on Instagram: @hometoher.To dive into conversation about the Sacred Feminine, join the Facebook group: / hometoherAnd to read about the Sacred Feminine, check out my...

On this episode I'm joined by Byron Ballard, author and co-founder of the Mother Grove Goddess Temple, and Amelia "Mia" Solesky, Mother Grove's Mycelium Mama, AKA volunteer coordinator, to discuss the environmental crisis in Western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene, and what a community-centered, Goddess-inspired response looks like. During this special episode we discuss: The scope of devastation in Western North Carolina, and why it's important for outsiders to stay away from the areaHow the community, including the Mother Grove Goddess Temple is organizing itself and collaborating with other community members to provide grass roots supportWhy it's important to take our responses offline and physically into our communities, however we canThe magic embedded in a warm hat we've made for someone vs. simply buying one on Amazon What a mycelium-inspired volunteer effort looks like, and the impact it can haveShow Notes: You can learn more about the Mother Grove here: https://mothergrove.org/You can learn specifically about Hurricane Helene relief efforts here: https://mothergrove.org/hurricane-hel...You can sign up to join Mother Grove's Mycelium Network here: This is the quote I mentioned at the beginning of the show: "If there's anything the Sacred Feminine is, it is love in action, love birthing itself in action incessantly." It's from the book Return of the Mother, by Andrew Harvey.Reminder that you can find out whose native lands you're residing on at native-land.ca. You can also learn more about me and my work at www.hometoher.com.Mentioned in this episode:Unbound: A Daylong retreat for womenCome and join me in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on January 10 for Unbound, a daylong retreat inviting women to step into the fullest expression of their power. Date: January 10, 2026 Location: Crozet, Virginia Early bird pricing is ending December 15! Unbound

What if virgin birth isn't simply a story, but a real and documented ancient phenomenon? This is the topic I explore in the latest episode with my guest today, Dr. Marguerite Rigoglioso. Marguerite is the founder of Seven Sisters Mystery School, a world-renowned teacher of sacred knowledge, and the foremost authority on the history of virgin birth. A trusted mentor to people on healing and spiritual paths, she draws on her decades-long research and experiences with Mother Mary and Mary Magdalene to help uncover their hidden, timeless teachings and apply them to our present-day needs. The award-winning author of several books including "The Secret Life of Mother Mary: Divine Feminine Power for Personal Healing and Planetary Awakening," and "The Mystery Tradition of Miraculous Conception: Mary and the Lineage of Virgin Births." In this episode we discuss: Marguerite's introduction to the Sacred Feminine, first through her interest in Mary Magdalene during her upbringing in the Catholic Church, and later through classes and Goddess pilgrimages which eventually led her to academia Marguerite's research into the history of virgin and divine births in Ancient Greece, and how this eventually led her to studying the story and history of Mary's birth of Jesus Why the practice of virgin birth existed and how it was practiced by divine priestesses The work of the late Sri Kaleshwar and his teachings on the holy womb chakraWhy Marguerite feels this information is coming to the forefront of consciousness at this moment in timeNotes related to this episode: You can learn more about Marguerite and her work at www.sevensistersmysteryschool, and follow her on social media: facebook.com/sevensistersmysteryschool and instagram.com/margueriterigogliosoRegister now for Marguerite's Free Masterclass: What’s a ‘Mary’ Priestess? What’s a ‘Magdalene’ Priestess? And is This a Path for YOU? https://www.sevensistersmysteryschool.com/mary-magdalene-priestess-training/#masterclassAnd find out more about her Mary & Magdalene Priestess Training: https://www.sevensistersmysteryschool.com/mary-magdalene-priestess-training/Marguerite mentioned several people's work including the channelers Sanaya Roman and Barbara Brennan, Greta Bro and the late Carol P. Christ, Anna Maria Corredini and Drunvalo Melchizedek and the book "The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life"She also spoke of the books of Claire Heartsong, including "Anna, Grandmother of Jesus" and "Anna, Voice of the Magdalenes"We also discussed the teachings of the late Sri Kaleshwar and the Divine Mother Center in Laytonville, CaliforniaAnd here are a few more details about this show and my work:If you’d like to know whose ancestral tribal lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: https://native-land.ca/You can also visit the Coalition of Natives and Allies for more helpful educational resources about Indigenous rights and history.Please – if you love this podcast and/or have read my book, please consider leaving me a review, and thank you for supporting my work!You can also access video episodes on the Home to Her YouTube channelFor more Sacred Feminine goodness and to stay up to date on all episodes, please follow me on Instagram: @hometoher.To dive into conversation about the Sacred Feminine, join the Facebook group: / hometoherTo go deeper in your Sacred Feminine explorations, check out the course offerings via Home to Her Academy: www.hometoheracademy.comAnd to read about the Sacred Feminine, check out my award-winning book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine (Womancraft Publishing), available on Audible and wherever you buy your books!. If you've read it, your reviews on Goodreads and Amazon are greatly...

My latest guest, H. Byron Ballard, joins me on this episode for her second visit to the Home to Her podcast. Byron is a ritualist, teacher, gardener, and author of multiple books, including "Staubs and Ditchwater: A Friendly and Useful Introduction to Hillfolks’ Hoodoo;" "Earthworks: Ceremonies in Tower Time;" "Seasons of a Magical Life;" and the forthcoming "Feral Church." Known as Asheville, North Carolina’s village witch, Byron specializes in folk magic and folkways of the surrounding Appalachian Mountains where she and her family have hailed from for four generations. Byron is also a senior priestess and co-founder of the Mother Grove Goddess Temple, a nonprofit church with a focus on the many forms of the divine feminine. On this episode we discuss: What it means to live in deep relationship to place - both the gifts and the challenges How the work and the death of the late thealogian Dr. Carol P. Christ inspired Byron's forthcoming book, Feral Church, and why she feels it's so important that we have new books of thealogy (spelling intentional) that celebrate the GoddessWhy it's important that we understand that the Goddess and her many incarnations represent much more than patriarchally lauded values such as softness and femininity, but also ferocity and immense power.The linkage between the concept of begin feral and the Divine Feminine.The need for "hearth church" and other homegrown, emergent practices for engaging with the sacred that can continue to exist and flourish as patriarchal systems crumble around us Notes related to this episode: You can learn more about Byron at her website, https://www.myvillagewitch.com/.You can also find her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/byron.ballar..., and on Instagram: @byronballard5789Byron discussed the late Carol P. Christ, and the importance of her work. Her essay "Why Women Need the Goddess" is an excellent introduction to her work: https://www.goddessariadne.org/why-wo... Byron mentioned the Unitarian Universalist curriculum, "Cakes for the Queen of Heaven" Here's my first interview with Byron from 2022: https://youtu.be/H1uIFHqH00U?si=T5XMk... And here are a few more details about this show and my work:If you’d like to know whose ancestral tribal lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: a...

On the latest episode I'm joined by Dr. Annalisa Derr, a goddess educator, Sacred Feminine embodiment teacher, and ritual theatre creatrix. Annalisa completed her doctorate in Mythological Studies with Emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She also holds a BA in Theater with specialized training in masked and physical theater from international master teachers in Italy, India, and NYC. Annalisa's work explores the impact that negative cultural menstrual “myths” have on women, which her forthcoming book will explore in more detail. Annalisa offers an affirming alternative in the form of an ancient myth, “The Descent of Inanna,” which she re-visions as a sacred menstrual narrative and ritual rite-of-passage.During this episode we discuss: Annalisa's experience growing up in a Lutheran church, including the connection she made later between devotional Christian hymns and the Bhakti yoga traditionThe near total erasure of the Sacred Feminine in Protestantism, and why discovering Her can feel like such a revelation for many of usHow discovering Mary Magdalene sparked Annalisa's ongoing journey to the Goddess and led her to her current researchWhat Annalisa refers to as the menstrual mysteries, and how the Inanna myth teaches us about them and the nature of the Goddess Herself - as a gateway through the lessons of birth, death, and rebirthAnnalisa's pending move to Greece and her vision for supporting the reemergence of the Sacred Feminine in patriarchal strongholds And a bonus - Annalisa becomes the third guest in the history of the show to bring me to tears (in a really good way)! Tune in to find out why. Notes related to this episode: You can see past episodes of Journey to the Goddess TV on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/journeytothegoddesstv You can also learn more about Annalisa here: https://www.journeytothegoddess.voyage/Be sure to check out the From the Goddess 6-part docuseries from Womenbodiment Films! This series includes interviews with 38 Sacred Feminine experts and wisdom keepers from around the world, including some amazing women you may have heard right here, like Max Dashu, Giovanni Washington, Vicki Noble, and Joan Marler. You can watch the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heTo15Fw9fU&t=10s. And you can access all six episodes here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/fromthegoddessdocuseries/And here are a few more details about this show and my work:If you’d like to know whose ancestral tribal lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: https://native-land.ca/You can also visit the Coalition of Natives and Allies for more helpful educational resources about Indigenous rights and history.Please – if you love this podcast and/or have read my book, please consider leaving me a review, and thank you for supporting my work!You can also watch episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hometoherFor more Sacred Feminine goodness and to stay up to date on all episodes, please follow me on Instagram: @hometoher.To dive into conversation about the Sacred Feminine, join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hometoherTo go deeper in your Sacred Feminine...

On this episode I'm so honored to be joined by the poet Chelan Harkin. Chelan's poetry journey began at age 21 on the heels of a traumatic event, a mystical event and an unparalleled creative opening where inspired verse started to pour through her with very little need for editing. Her experience with channeling the muse was profound and intimate but also quite private. It took Chelan 12 years to find the courage to share her poetry with the world through her first self-published book, "Susceptible to Light". This publishing journey that began at the end of 2020 has been something of a magic carpet ride characterized by prayer experiments gone right and has included some of the most awe-inspiring events that have completely shifted Chelan’s way of relating to herself and the world. Her current published books include "Susceptible to Light", "Let Us Dance: The Stumble and Whirl with The Beloved", "Wild Grace" and "The Prophetess: The Return of The Prophet from The Voice of The Divine Feminine". On the latest episode we discuss:* How a brain tumor and a subsequent pilgrimage inspired by her Baha'i faith led to a spiritual awakening for Chelan at age 21, which included an influx of divinely inspired poetry * How Chelan experiences her creative inspiration as a flow of energy that offers tremendous insight and wisdom* The generative nature of suffering, and why she feels like suffering is simply "energy that hasn't been brought back into the fold of love" * Chelan's incredible publishing journey, which was presided over by two of her favorite dead poets, Hafez and Khalil Gibran* Plus, she reads the first poem that ever flowed through her, "Say Wow" Here are a few notes related to this episode:* You can follow Chelan on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chani.harkin/. You can also find more information about her at her website, www.chelanharkin.com, and follow her on instagram @chelan-harkin* You can pre-order Chelan's new book, The Prophetess: The Return of the Prophet from the Voice of the Divine Feminine, here: https://www.amazon.com/Prophetess-Return-Prophet-Divine-Feminine/dp/1401977561* Chelan discussed her experience growing up within the Baha'i faith.* She also referenced the work of two poets: Hafez, and Khalil Gibran. And here are a few more details about this show and my work:*If you’d like to know whose ancestral tribal lands you currently reside on, you can look up your address here: https://native-land.ca/*You can also visit the Coalition of Natives and Allies for more helpful educational resources about Indigenous rights and history.* Please – if you love this podcast and/or have read my book, please consider leaving me a review, and thank you for supporting my work!* You can listen to this and other episodes wherever you access your audio podcasts*For more Sacred Feminine goodness and to stay up to date on all episodes, please follow me on Instagram: @hometoher.*To dive into conversation about the Sacred Feminine, join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hometoher*To go deeper in your Sacred Feminine explorations, check out the course offerings via Home to Her Academy: www.hometoheracademy.com * And to read about the Sacred Feminine, check out my award-winning book Home to Her: Walking the Transformative Path of the Sacred Feminine (Womancraft Publishing), available wherever you buy your books!. If you've read it, your reviews on Goodreads and Amazon are greatly appreciated!Mentioned in this episode:Unbound: A Daylong retreat for womenCome and join me in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains on January 10 for Unbound, a daylong retreat inviting women to step into the fullest expression of their power. Date: January 10, 2026 Location: Crozet, Virginia Early bird pricing is ending December 15!