Best Womensspirituality Podcasts (2024)

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S5 E6 The Emergence Ceremony (April Cantor) 19:40

5d ago19:40

19:40

How can we honor our youth as they come of age in ways that are strengthened by tradition and also allow their unique spark to shine? What would happen if we let them tell us what they need and co-created ceremony with them? Join us as we hear the story of the Emergence Ceremony that bridged into a powerful transformation for the entire family. Epi…

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S5 E5 Baptism as a Rite of Passage (Tina Torres) 20:08

1M ago20:08

20:08

Being part of a religious or spiritual community can be a wonderful support in life. Shared customs and traditions can bring comfort, connection, and a shared experience of the Divine. But what role does ritual play in all of this and how does it help us connect to the Divine? Join us for an exploration of Baptism as a Rite of Passage - from both s…

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S5 E4 Blooming Amidst the War - Pt 2 (Alina Zievakova) 20:53

2M ago20:53

20:53

Imagine being able to attend a bold and beautiful theater performance that gives voice to a path you might know all too well, a path of healing from the impacts of violence or trauma. Imagine what that might feel like in your core, to see someone go on a journey similar to yours and get to the other side of it. (This is part 2 of a 2-part interview…

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S5 E3 Blooming Amidst the War - Pt 1 (Alina Zievakova) 26:29

3M ago26:29

26:29

Imagine having a silent witness, a partner who is with you all the time, even when you go through the hardest moments of your life. Imagine not being alone but instead being held, accompanied, supported. What might that feel like in your heart, in your body, in your bones? (This is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Alina ZIevakova.) Episode Resourc…

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S5 E2 Techno Cosmic Wedding (Pt 2 - The Event) 25:22

4M ago25:22

25:22

So it’s the big day. The day of the Techno Cosmic Wedding. With your virtual invitation in hand, you walk into the venue. Prayer flags hang from the ceiling above you. A set of handmade neon signs rests neatly in the window ledge, spelling out “Marry Me Colleen” The neon question mark at the end is no longer working, but that’s okay because she sai…

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S5 E1 Techno Cosmic Wedding (Pt 1 - The Plan) 25:36

5M ago25:36

25:36

What would you think if you received an invitation to attend to something called a Techno Cosmic Wedding? Would you be curious? Avoidant? Undecided? What if it was framed as a post-modern, rave-inspired event where your whole self was welcome. How would you feel then? Episode Resources: → Techno Cosmic Wedding (Pt 2 - The Event): https://ever-chang…

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Introducing 10 Minutes for Your Heart 0:45

7M ago0:45

0:45

Join us on YouTube for a new audio mediation series! "10 Minutes for Your Heart" is a trauma-sensitive meditation series specifically designed for Ukrainian listeners. The series, hosted by a Certified Meditation and Mindfulness teacher, offers 10-minute sessions to explore power, passion, and essential life-force. The meditations focus on connecti…

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S4 E9 Embracing Shame (Sheila Rubin) 24:09

9M ago24:09

24:09

Episode Summary: What happens when shame stops us in our tracks? When we find ourselves in freeze mode and realize that it’s actually shame that’s holding us there? How do we break the spell and move through that paralysis - and what if there is a way to release that shame back to wherever it came from? Episode Resources: → Sheila Rubin: https://ww…

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S4 E8 How Long Does Grief Take? (Irisanya Moon) 22:31

10M ago22:31

22:31

Episode Title: S4 E8 How Long Does Grief Take? (Irisanya Moon) Episode Summary: A significant loss can come in many shapes and sizes and has the power to change us at a fundamental level. That rebirthing we go through after a big loss is so important and can also be so painful. Two questions that can often come to mind are: “How long will this take…

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S4 E7 Discomfort As Ally (Irisanya Moon) 23:56

11M ago23:56

23:56

Episode Summary: We love to be in control. We love to know what’s going to happen, how long it will last, and what effects it will have on us. But what if, like a tree in the wind, flexibility and surrender are our greatest tools? What if discomfort can be our friend? Episode Resources: → Irisanya Moon: https://www.irisanyamoon.com → New Book: http…

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S4 E6 Surviving the First Year 16:11

1y ago16:11

16:11

Episode Summary: The first year after a significant loss can be so hard. As the wheel turns and the light changes, visceral memories can arise of this time last year when things were different. How do we create space for our hearts as we go through a year of firsts? Episode Transcript: https://ever-changing.net/episodes/s4-e6-surviving-the-first-ye…

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S4 E5 Entrepreneurship as a Rite of Passage (Molly Mandelberg) 22:17

1y ago22:17

22:17

Episode Summary: Finding our right work can be a journey. In our life, we may have had many jobs, explored many paths. What might it feel like to live your passion, to bring your full self to your work? If you listen very carefully, is your heart actually telling you which way to go? Episode Resources: → Wise Hearts Rise Up: https://wildheartsriseu…

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S4 E4 The Power of Tears (Ryan Kluttz) 19:05

1y ago19:05

19:05

Episode Summary: When someone passes away, the loss can bring us to our knees metaphorically - and sometimes literally. When it’s literal, that’s the body talking, echoing the heart. Crying can be like that too. Today we look at intention, death, and tears. Episode Resources: → Married and Manifesting: https://www.marriedandmanifesting.com Episode …

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S4 E3 There Must Be Something Wrong (Sheryl Paul) [Remastered] 21:57

1+ y ago21:57

21:57

Episode Summary: Today we revisit one of our most popular episodes, an early interview with Sheryl Paul, author of "The Conscious Bride". Sheryl's work allows us to reflect on how the pain, grief, discomfort, and vulnerability that can arise throughout the wedding process can actually be doorways into joy if we are willing to let them in. Episode R…

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S4 E2 From Pandemic to Endemic (Megan Sheldon) 19:24

1+ y ago19:24

19:24

Episode Summary: As we continue to move out of the pandemic and begin to vision what we want our new lives to look like, what do you see for yourself? What are you creating? Are you anxious to get back to everything at once or perhaps are you seeking a slower, more intention way of living. What might that look like? Episode Resources: → Be Ceremoni…

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S4 E1 The World's First Ceremony Creation Platform (Megan Sheldon) 21:12

1+ y ago21:12

21:12

Episode Summary: In those significant life changing moments, like becoming a parent or losing a parent, it’s easy to feel lost, ungrounded. We might think to ourselves, “Yeah, ceremony could maybe be a useful thing right now, but where do I start?” Well, there’s an app for that and it’s beautiful! Episode Resources: → Be Ceremonial: http://www.bece…

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Season 4 Trailer 0:31

1+ y ago0:31

0:31

Episode Summary: Season 4 of Shame Piñata launches in February! Join us as we continue to explore the rites of passage we've missed and how we can creating new ones. Find the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Radio Public, or your favorite player. Episode Transcript: https://ever-changing.net/episodes/season-4-trailer _________________ Libsyn Promo …

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S3 E5 Surviving a Recent Loss 9:21

2y ago9:21

9:21

Episode Summary: What do we do when the unthinkable happens and we lose someone we love? How do we create space for our heart, our pain and our love which is now expressed as an overwhelming grief? How do we do that while simultaneously putting one foot in front of the other each day? Episode Resources: → National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988 E…

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Bonus - The Materials of Ritual (Material Feels Podcast) 53:42

2y ago53:42

53:42

Episode Summary: Ritual can help begin things, end things, bridge over from one thing to the next. What differentiates one kind of ceremony from another often comes down to intention. But what are the materials of ritual and how can we use them to design ceremonies to support us in doing "the thing"? Episode Resources: → Material Feels Podcast: htt…

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S3 E4 Nothing Can Prepare You for Motherhood (Grace Chon) 22:18

2y ago22:18

22:18

Episode Summary: Sometimes the cultural limits we grow up with can become our norms. Like the water we swim in, we forget to question them. What happens when we notice them and push back? Today Grace Chon shares her story of what happened when she dedicated a few moments a day to creative expression as a new mom and the photo series that went viral…

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S3 E3 Coming Out as a Rite of Passage 18:47

2+ y ago18:47

18:47

Episode Summary: It can take great bravery to come out of the closet, to let the people we know the best know us on that deep, real level - especially if knowing the true us might be hard for them. There isn't a commonly held rite of passage for coming out as queer, but that doesn't mean we can't create one. Episode Resources: → Queer Spirit Podcas…

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S3 E2 Blood Magic (Erica Sodos) 19:21

2+ y ago19:21

19:21

Episode Summary: Today we dive into the sacred blood rites of menarche and menopause in a conversation with Magician and Menstrual Educator Erica Sodos. Episode Resources: → Erica Sodos: https://ericasodos.com Episode Transcript: https://ever-changing.net/episodes/s3e2-blood-magic _________________ Episodes by Topic: → Episodes on Rites of Passage:…

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S3 E1 The Mother Son Dance (Jeanne & Astro) 20:16

2+ y ago20:16

20:16

Episode Summary: She saw him as a free spirit who was never going to get married. She didn't know how to let go of him because maybe there would never be a wedding and a dance. How one mother and son completely transformed their relationship with a ceremony in the middle of a lake. Episode Resources: → HealStory Podcast: https://www.healstory.com E…

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Season 3 Trailer 0:31

2+ y ago0:31

0:31

Episode Summary: Season 3 of Shame Piñata launches in February! Join us as we continue to explore the rites of passage we've missed and how we're creating new ones to mark how we're changing today. Find the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Radio Public, or your favorite player. Episode Transcript: https://ever-changing.net/episodes/season-3-trailer…

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S2 E11 The Last Drive (Alicia Connor) 19:55

2+ y ago19:55

19:55

Episode Summary: Initiations come in all shapes and sizes, from graduating with a formal degree, to becoming a parent, to losing a parent. We can't control what experience the universe sends us, but we can meet each change with our full, honest selves. Alicia Connor inspires us with a story of taking a change and flowing with it on her own terms. E…

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S2 E10 Finding Your Own Magic (Erica Sodos) 24:11

2+ y ago24:11

24:11

Episode Summary: Remember what it felt like the first time you saw something truly amazing, something that blew your mind? Like the first time you saw a movie in the theater as a kid or someone showed you the constellations? Magician and mentalist Erica Sodos helps us learn to rediscover that sense of wonder, awe, and amazement. Episode Resources: …

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S2 E9 Do You Need A Ceremony? (Pt 3, The Deep Dive) 8:24

2+ y ago8:24

8:24

Episode Summary: Sometimes we feel a call to deepen, to learn, to grow and while there are many amazing teachers in the world, one of the greatest resources we have is our own intuition and our unique connection to Spirit. But in day to day life, it can be difficult to tap into these sources of wisdom. How can we create an intentional space to hear…

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S2 E8 Continuing to Make Sense of COVID Time 16:06

2+ y ago16:06

16:06

Episode Summary: Even with all of the progress we have made through COVID, somehow, time is still a spiral. Join us for a look back at the 1-year anniversary of the lockdown where we explore the concept of time and how it helps us make sense of life. Episode Transcript: https://ever-changing.net/episodes/s2e8-continuing-to-make-sense-of-covid-time …

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S2 E7 A Brunch to Acknowledge Heartbreak (Catherine Monahon) 24:11

3y ago24:11

24:11

Episode Summary: Catherine Monahon (producer of the wonderful Material Feels Podcast) shares their journey from breakup to new home. At the start of the journey was heartbreak. At the end was a celebration of the love that had supported Catherine all along the way. Episode Resources: → Material Feels Podcast: http://materialfeelspodcast.com/ Episod…

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S2 E6 Do You Need A Ceremony? (Pt 2, Reinventing Ourselves) 13:29

3y ago13:29

13:29

Episode Summary: Ch-ch-ch-changes! In part-two we step off the beaten path and into the unknown. Maybe by choice, maybe not. Either way, we have all we need to reinvent ourselves. We just need to get creative. Other Episodes in This Series: → Do You Need A Ceremony? (Pt 1, Significant Moments): https://ever-changing.net/episodes/s2e4-do-you-need-a-…

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Bonus - Ritual, Initiation and Change (The Queer Spirit Podcast) 40:16

3y ago40:16

40:16

Episode Summary: In the words of Nick Venegoni, “Initiation is a moment when you can step into the next level of power.” Nick compares initiation to leveling up, like in gaming. You gain a new power. What if this is true? What if we can reframe the challenges in our lives as initiations that not only help us get through the hard moments but also he…

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S2 E5 The UnBaby Shower (Tristy Taylor) 21:13

3y ago21:13

21:13

Episode Summary: When Reverend Tristy Taylor and her husband decided to stop trying to have a baby, she honored that loss with a special ceremony. During her time sitting shiva, "grief first" was her mantra. Then a dream inspired her to create a celebration of her decision to not become a mother. Episode Resources: → Tristy Taylor: http://www.creat…

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S2 E4 Do You Need A Ceremony? (Pt 1, Significant Moments) 13:57

3y ago13:57

13:57

Episode Summary: As we go through life, we inevitably come upon moments that are difficult. Some might be incredibly personal ones that it feels like few other people could understand. We have some options in those moments. We can ask for help, of course. And we might also create a ritual that is uniquely perfect to address our own needs. Other Epi…

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S2 E3 A Queer Pagan Handfasting (Nick Venegoni) 21:39

3+ y ago21:39

21:39

Episode Summary: Nick & Thom were married in a big, open field in Oakland California. This was right after same-sex marriage was legalized in the US and it was a huge celebration. Join us for a glimpse of their special day. Episode Resources: → Queer Spirit Podcast: http://queerhealingjourneys.com/podcast/ Episode Transcript: https://ever-changing.…

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S2 E2 Making Sense of COVID Time 15:14

3+ y ago15:14

15:14

Episode Summary: Time is a spiral - right now and always. And COVID time is a ride all its own. Whatever your experience of time has been in the past year, join us for a look at what time gives us and the benefits of letting go. We'll also explore our own personal connection to space and time so we're not so thrown by the world around us. Episode T…

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S2 E1 Welcome to Womanhood (Susan Burgess-Lent/Nikole Lent) 20:36

3+ y ago20:36

20:36

Episode Summary: Being a woman in this world brings challenges. Susan wanted to prepare her daughter Nikole for those challenges in the best way possible. So she invited several of her closest friends to a non-religious ceremony and asked them to present Nikole with some of the things that had supported them in their own lives. Episode Resources: →…

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Season 2 Trailer 0:31

3+ y ago0:31

0:31

Episode Summary: On Season 2 of Shame Piñata, we'll dive into what it looks like to create rituals for the important moments in our lives. Episode Transcript: https://ever-changing.net/episodes/s2-mini-trailer _________________ Episodes by Topic: → Episodes on Rites of Passage: https://ever-changing.net/rites-of-passage → Episodes on Authentic Wedd…

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S1 E17 Dancing in Liminality 14:43

3+ y ago14:43

14:43

Episode Summary: What if I told you that it's possible to find grace and flow in the middle of chaos? What if I said you could learn how to dance in liminal space and be a rock star, a liminal kind of rockstar. It's all about releasing expectation and connecting to the things that matter the most. Episode Resources: → OK Go - Upside Down & Inside O…

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S1 E16 Inviting Grief to the Wedding (Tria Wen) 24:20

3+ y ago24:20

24:20

Episode Summary: It's the big day and there's a lot going on. Relationships are being redefined. Power dynamics are actively shifting and yet, in the words of wedding planner Tria Wen, "It's taboo to acknowledge or to express anything but joy." What would it look like to make room for some of the more complex emotions? To let everyone acknowledge t…

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S1 E15 Deep Rest 13:22

3+ y ago13:22

13:22

Episode Summary: What does your body need in order to rest fully? What does your heart need to soften a bit? What would it feel like to rest - not with one ear out for the next crisis - but actually fully rest? Basic Steps of a Ritual for Deep Rest 1. Set aside concerns 2. Nest building 3. Set an intention 4. Invite guides/guardians/Ancestors 5. Re…

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S1 E14 The Programming Language of the Soul (Betty Ray) 19:26

4y ago19:26

19:26

Episode Summary: The transitions in our lives can bring up difficult feelings. It’s easy to see the lay of the land when we’re walking a straight path, but when the sidewalk ends, all kinds of confusion can come up. We may lose track of where we’re going and even start to question our values. How can ceremony help us through the transformations in …

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S1 E13 Being in a Body 13:09

4y ago13:09

13:09

Episode Summary: Even if it's not our natural disaster, even if no one we know has COVID, all of the chaos of this moment is affecting us. It's affecting our body. What can we do to begin to work with these strong feelings, these strong events, fears, moments, dynamics? How can we let our body help us find a way through? Episode Resources: → When L…

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S1 E12 Why Weddings Push Our Buttons (Jocelyn Charnas) 21:16

4y ago21:16

21:16

Episode Summary: Transitions are our friends. Transitions bring us new things. Transitions can also bring discomfort, but that discomfort offers us a chance to grow - if we are willing to let it have a seat at the table. What would happen if we embraced the discomfort, embraced the difficulty, embraced the challenge? What would it be like if all pa…

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S1 E11 How To Be Strong 11:13

4y ago11:13

11:13

Episode Summary: How do we keep moving forward in a world that doesn't feel like ours anymore? We need grit to stay strong and we need resilience to stay flexible. Join us for a simple ceremony to do both. Episode Transcript: https://ever-changing.net/episodes/s1e11-how-to-be-strong _________________ Episodes by Topic: → Episodes on Rites of Passag…

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S1 E10 My Self Marriage Story 22:01

4y ago22:01

22:01

Episode Summary: What if you could find the most amazing partner in the world, someone who loves you unconditionally, who respects you, admires you, and has your back through thick and thin? What if that person was you? Episode Transcript: https://ever-changing.net/episodes/s1e10-my-self-marriage-story _________________ Episodes by Topic: → Episode…

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S1 E9 A Ritual for Flow 11:30

4y ago11:30

11:30

Episode Summary: In these less than normal times, when the world is crying out for change, it can be difficult to tell which way is up, let alone make decisions on how to move forward. But liminality offers us the opportunity to slow down and look within. What if we could find a way to flow with the chaos? What if, inside, we actually know what we …

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S1 E8 A Whole Other Layer of Self-Love (Jennie Taylor) 19:31

4y ago19:31

19:31

Episode Summary: We hear all the time that we should love ourselves more, but what does that actually look like in real life? Can self-love be more than buying ourselves flowers? Jennie Taylor shares the tools in her self-love playbook and speaks honestly about loving herself through a deeply personal surrender. Episode Resources: → Jennie Taylor: …

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S1 E7 Releasing Overwhelm 13:21

4y ago13:21

13:21

Episode Summary: With so many things happening at once, it's easy for the nervous system to become overwhelmed. When this happens, it's hard to think, it's hard to function. We have the power to gain a bit of distance from what is coming at us by doing a simple ceremony to release overwhelm. Episode Resources: → Bessel van der Kolk: https://www.bes…

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S1 E6 There Must Be Something Wrong (Sheryl Paul) 20:06

4y ago20:06

20:06

Episode Summary: The pain, grief, discomfort, and vulnerability that can arise throughout the wedding process can actually be doorways into joy if we are willing to let them in. Sheryl Paul speaks about her book "The Conscious Bride" which addresses the MANY feelings that can arise around a wedding for everyone involved. Episode Resources: → Sheryl…

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S1 E5 A Ritual for Balance 10:17

4+ y ago10:17

10:17

Episode Summary: Here’s a simple ceremony that can help you find your center again. Basic Steps of a Ritual for Balance 1. Breathe 2. Center 3. Connect with something bigger 4. Presence & release fear (shake, yell, cry) 5. Connect with strength 6. Create a touchstone (art, writing, music) 7. Close in gratitude 8. Eat 9. Be gentle for the next few h…

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