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Seeking Numina: the Sacred Places Podcast is hosted by Elyse Welles, a Greek-Egyptian and American initiated Priestess and author, with an MA in spiritual studies. In this podcast, learn how Elyse is reviving the lost European Earth Priestess Arts.
Reveal Mother Earth's Mysteries and discover the magic of connection with land spirits, the fae, and other spirits of place connect with the Sacred Wild within and around you through sacred sites (numina) around the world and the wisdom they hold.
New episodes are released every second and third Monday on YouTube and all podcast services. Follow and subscribe for bimonthly episodes!
Episodes are released on the off-week of the Magick Kitchen Podcast, cohosted with Leandra Witchwood.
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In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, I’m honored to be joined by one of my dear friends, Nicholas Pearson, to explore the deep magic of stone, land, and the mineral kingdom through his newest book, The Witching Stones. Nicholas has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral realm for nearly 30 years and is widely recognized as a leading expert in crystal healing today. What makes his work so special to me is the way he bridges science and spirituality while staying rooted in relatio...
In this episode, I sit down with Fotoula Foteini Adrimi, author of Sacred Mysticism of Egypt and director of The ISIS School of Holistic Health, for a conversation that touched a very personal part of my lineage. The Egyptian side of my heritage has always been the hardest for me to connect with, and Fotoula’s presence felt like both a guide and a reminder of something ancient within me. We explore the concept of Zep Tepi, the “first time” or “golden age,” when humanity lived from the truth o...
In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, we travel into the heart of the Appalachian Mountains with author and folk magic practitioner Leah Middleton, also known as @TheRedheadedWitch. Leah’s new book, Magic from the Hilltops and Hollers: Folk Witchery, Superstitions, and Healing Practices from Appalachia, is a beautiful tribute to the living traditions, ancestral wisdom, and land-rooted spirituality of Appalachia, and today she invites us into that world with her. Leah shares how growin...
In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, I’m joined by Jessica Howard, a practicing witch of over twenty years and author of The Art of Lithomancy, to explore the ancient and deeply earthy world of divination with stones. Stones have always held a quiet kind of wisdom for me. They’re not just crystals from a shop, they’re pieces of the land itself. They live in our gardens, line riverbeds, and lie beneath our feet, holding stories older than we can imagine. Lithomancy is a way of listeni...
In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, I’m joined by Laura Perry who is a pagan author, artist, and founder of Ariadne’s Tribe, to explore the fascinating world of Minoan spirituality in Bronze Age Crete. I had the privilege of visiting Crete this past summer, and the island left a deep impression on me. It doesn’t always feel like an island, you can drive just 30 minutes and find dramatic changes in temperature, vegetation, and even the way the land opens up to the sky or closes in wi...
In this episode, I am joined by Polish folk practitioner, witch, and psychologist Joanna Tarnawska, whose upcoming book Polish Folk Magic (out this December) dives deep into the traditions of her homeland. Together, we explore Poland’s sacred mountains, springs, and land spirits, weaving together history, resilience, and the lessons the land is always whispering to those who listen. From centuries-old pilgrimages and gnome-filled cities to the echoes of WWII and cultural survival, Joanna shar...
In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Mary Ann Clements to talk about the Red Tents movement and the power of creating sacred spaces for women’s self-expression, rest, and community. Mary Ann shares how she first encountered a Red Tent during a time of major life shifts, and how stepping into that simple, agenda-free space became a profound experience. Together, we explore how modern Red Tents have evolved, what they look like today, and why they continue t...
In this advanced episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, I am joined by Solomon Pakal, a modern-day practitioner of Mayan spiritual traditions. Together, we explore the profound journey of maintaining and living ancient spiritual practices in today’s world, especially when these paths are often seen as "other" or marginalized. Solomon and I share our unique experiences as practitioners of faiths that have endured the weight of colonization. As a Greek priestess and Solomon as one of the few car...
We begin this new season with a deeply meaningful conversation: What To Do With Angry Land Spirits, featuring author, priest, and fairy expert Morgan Daimler. In this episode, Morgan and I explore what it means to be in relationship with the spirits of the land especially when that relationship is complicated or even strained. We talk about what happens when the land holds grief, when it holds memory, and when it pushes back. Morgan shares her experience growing up with second sight and what ...
In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, we set off on a beautifully meandering journey into the world of Sabrina, the goddess and land spirit of the River Severn, the longest river in Britain. Joining me is Brett Hollyhead (@witch_of_salopia), author of Sabrina, for a deeply conversational episode that feels less like a formal interview and more like two friends sitting by the river, letting the stories flow where they may. Check out Brett's book wherever you buy books!! https://www.bar...
This episode is truly a magical and one-of-a-kind episode recorded on location at the ancient oracle site of Dodona, the oldest known oracle in Greece. I’m joined by my dear friend and fellow author, Joanna Farrer of coffeeanddivination.com as we explore the sacred land, its history, and the living energy still present among the stones and oak trees. Dodona was once home to priestesses who interpreted the will of the gods through the rustling of a sacred oak tree. In this episode, Joanna and ...
In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, I am joined by author, priestess, and Welsh mythologist Jhenah Telyndru for a magical conversation about the goddesses Rhiannon and Blodeuwedd and the sacred land of Wales where their presence still echoes. Together, we explore Welsh mythology, goddess traditions, sovereignty, and the deep spiritual importance of place. What does it mean to be in relationship with a deity or with a landscape? How do stories live on through land, memory, and myth? ...
Can you truly connect with land spirits when you’re always on the move? In this episode of Seeking Numina: The Sacred Places Podcast, I answer a heartfelt listener question from Natasha, a nomadic spiritual practitioner living in an RV with her family. With a new location each week, Natasha wonders how to build meaningful spiritual connection to the land without putting down physical roots. I'm so excited to take this opportunity to share with you all how I connect with land as a nomad myself...
In this episode of Seeking Numina: The Sacred Places Podcast, I’m joined by Steve Blamires, an author, scholar, and lifelong student of Celtic spirituality, to explore what really happened to the sidhe in Scotland, and how places like Antarctica might still hold answers for us. This is a conversation about myth, memory, place, and presence. If you’ve ever felt the pull of ancient land or the whisper of something just beyond the veil, I hope this episode offers you something meaningful. Preord...
What happens when a dream and a longing for connection cross paths under the light of the Moon? In this episode of Seeking Numina: The Sacred Places Podcast, we explore the origin story of We'Moon, the beloved lunar calendar and global sisterhood that blossomed out of women’s land communities in the 1980s. Through the voices of three generations of women who helped shape and sustain We’Moon, we trace the legacy of sacred connection: from a hitchhiking journey through Europe to the founding of...
From ancient temples to tiny bedside altars, humans have always created spaces to meet the divine. But are these spaces truly sacred, or is sacredness reserved for untouched forests, oceans, and mountaintops? In this heartfelt solo episode, I share: 🌿 The spiritual power of intentional spaces 🕯️ Stories of altars, gardens, and the magic of what we build 💧 The gifts of natural sacred places like Bath, UK and Stonehenge 🏡 Why even our homes can be alive with spirit 💬 And...
What if the goddess of the hunt was never just a huntress? 🌙🏹 In this episode of Seeking Numina: The Sacred Places Podcast, I’m joined by historian and goddess researcher Dr. Carla Ionescu to explore the forgotten power of Artemis as she is one of the most misunderstood deities of the ancient world. Together, we unravel sacred sites, whispered myths, and the hidden truth behind her temples and what they reveal might just change everything you thought you knew about the divine feminine. ✨ Why ...
In this captivating episode, I unveil the hidden magic of sacred places right in our own backyard. Journey with me to French Creek State Park in Pennsylvania - a landscape reborn from its industrial past at Hopewell Furnace into a thriving, healing sanctuary. Guided by a calling from Inanna, I embark on a 3 day, 3 night descent into the wilderness, retreating to a secluded cabin where I build both indoor and outdoor altars, listen deeply to the land’s ancient wisdom, and learn about our relat...
Have you ever stood on sacred ground or felt a deep pull to connect with the land while out in nature? In this episode, Elyse Welles shares practical guidance on how to intentionally work with the land in a way that honors its energy and spirit. You’ll learn: ✨ How to call in the elements (a practice rooted in ancient traditions). ✨ Elyse’s personal ritual steps, including calling the quarters, leaving offerings, and meditating. ✨ Ways to connect with the spirits of the land and maintain that...
In this deeply personal episode, Elyse takes us on a journey through her multicultural upbringing, sharing childhood memories from Pennsylvania and her family's travels. She opens up about her time living in the small desert nation , Bahrain, where the land felt spiritually empty and unfamiliar. Elyse reflects on how she coped with homesickness and longing, including her unexpected discovery of astral travel, long before she knew what it was. She recalls visiting beloved places from afar, fin...
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