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Dreaming the Ancestors

Tara Brading
Ancestral Wisdom
Community
Hiraeth
Ancestral Healing
Sacred Activism
Imbasferasni
Roundhouse
Feminine Wisdom
Cultural Appropriation
Proto-Celtic Language
Mother and Baby Homes
Ireland
Ecological Repair
Rewilding
Ancestral Lifeways
Water Guardianship
Plant Medicine
Alchemy
Folk Medicine
Men's Work

An intimate journey of remembering and reclaiming ancestral stories, feminine wisdom, and earth magic. Throughout the series, I talk with guests from Ireland & the British Isles about ancestral dreaming and remembering as a pathway back to reverent ways of living in the modern world. Through stories, teachings, and personal sharing we’ll discover the greater possibility of who we can be in this ti... more

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In this episode, Sionnáin shares wisdom about the Irish caoine (keen), which is an old grief ritual performed at funerals by rural Irish women called the Mná Chaointe. This tradition reminds us that grief is a sacred, somatic, and communal experience... more

In this episode, Veronica Stanwell joins me to explore the importance of gathering in council and community to meet these increasingly chaotic times. Together, we dive into what it means to reconnect with the roundhouse—the circular dwelling of our B... more

In this episode, Michaela from Rooted Feminine Wellness talks about women’s bodies, women’s health, and matriarchal healing. Together, we dive into some of the stories and beliefs that have been passed down through the lineage about our bodies, and e... more

In this episode, we dive into the topic of Welsh spirituality and cultural appropriation. For anyone interested in honoring their Welsh or English heritage in heartfelt and respectful ways, this episode is for you as we talk about the importance of d... more

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Veronica Stanwell
A multidisciplinary healing and creative arts practitioner, and the founder of Rooted Healing
Rooted Healing
Episode: Reviving the Village, the Roundhouse, and the Ancestral Council ~ Veronica Stanwell
Gwilym Morus-Baird
Welsh musician, storyteller, author, and teacher
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Episode: Welsh Spirituality and Cultural Appropriation ~ Gwilym Morus-Baird
Sam MacLaren
An academic, animist, and seer based in the UK
Episode: Animism, Archeology, and The Ancient Pretani People of Britain ~ Sam MacLaren
Niall Graham
Men's work mentor facilitator
Episode: Sacred Kingship, Initiation, and Healing the Division between Men & Women ~ Niall Graham
Charlotte Pulver
Modern day alchemist and apothecarist specializing in women's healthcare
Pulver's Apothecary
Episode: Alchemy, Folk Medicine, and Tending the Sacred Waters ~ Charlotte Pulver
Lucy Ní hAodhagáin
Founder of Wild Awake Ireland, dedicated to rekindling cultural and ecological resilience
Wild Awake Ireland
Episode: Rewilding, Ancestral Lifeways, and Ecological Repair ~ Lucy Ní hAodhagáin
Laura Murphy
A poet, healer, activist, and advocate for social change deeply rooted in ancient Irish traditions.
Episode: Harnessing imbas forosnai (divine inspiration) for sacred activism ~ Laura Murphy
Carolyn Hillyer
Renowned artist, musician, and author with a focus on ancestral wisdom and Proto-Celtic language
Episode: Reviving the Proto-Celtic Language & the Ancient Ways of Woman ~ Carolyn Hillyer

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Tara Braiding
Host of the podcast series, creator of the podcast focusing on ancestral wisdom and feminine teachings.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 103 ratings
  • Ancestral Connection through Beautiful Conversation

    Dreaming the Ancestors is a beautiful foray into the wisdom and traditions of the WISE Isles. Tara Brading guides the guests in the weaving of history with modern life, helping those of us in the diaspora (and perhaps even those living in the WISE Isles) to learn and possibly even understand our own ancestors' experiences. These conversations help me, personally, to better connect with my ancestors and the land they were on, to understand our medicine. Thank you, Tara and all your guests, for th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    just_julie_gant
    United States7 months ago
  • Amazing podcast

    Dreaming the Ancestors is a beautiful foray into the wisdom and traditions of the WISE Isles. Tara Brading guides the guests in the weaving of history with modern life, helping those of us in the diaspora (and perhaps even those living in the WISE Isles) to learn and possibly even understand our own ancestors' experiences. These conversations help me, personally, to better connect with my ancestors and the land they were on, to understand our medicine. Thank you, Tara and all your guests, for th... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    julie_gant
    United States8 months ago
  • I didn’t know what I was doing were Ancestral Skills!

    Thank you so much for this brilliant podcast. I’ve found a little home in you! I didn’t realise that all the things I am doing and learning about still are Ancestral Skills. But made absolute sense once I heard about the range of things that fall into that broad and important way of being. I love learning about ritual too. And practicing ritual!

    Love the being with the land too.

    Amazing to hear you guys talk about ALL of this. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NatureFixDevon
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Moaning

    The content is great , I love it but I can’t get past all the moaning. It feels contrived and fake . One of the other reviewers said it perfect ….moaning and sighing doesn’t translate well on air . I will check back in later .

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    meandchunk
    United States5 years ago
  • Content great, other sounds distracting

    The concepts and focus of this podcast are great. But admittedly, the moans and breathing sounds become repetitive and predictable to the point I am focusing more on the sounds being made by the host than I am on the subjects. Hearing amplified the sounds of someone’s lips smacking together, then breathing and interjecting the half moaning sound of “mmmmm” several times is tough to listen to. In the most recent interview with the author of The Codex, there was incessant nervous tapping of a pen ... more

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    4
    PJR's Mommy
    United States5 years ago

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There are critiques regarding audio quality issues, particularly concerning distracting sounds from the host, which some reviewers find detracting from the overall experience.
Many appreciate the emphasis on healing intergenerational traumas and the reclaiming of feminine power.
The podcast is often described as a heartfelt journey, providing a sense of community and support for individual and collective healing.
Listeners praise the podcast for its beautiful conversations that weave together history and modern experiences, helping them connect with their ancestors and land.

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Keening, the Cailleach, and Harnessing the Medicine of Grief ~ Sionnáin (Michelle Shannon)
Q: How can people listening create an intentional relationship with death, darkness, grief, and letting go?
Shannon suggests going on an Imrama into nature to commune with the environment and create an altar to honor ancestors, highlighting the communal aspect of healing alongside others.
Keening, the Cailleach, and Harnessing the Medicine of Grief ~ Sionnáin (Michelle Shannon)
Q: What do these rituals awaken and give voice to and heal?
Shannon describes grieving as primordial energy and how rituals provide containers to hold what has been buried and unseen in individuals and society.
Keening, the Cailleach, and Harnessing the Medicine of Grief ~ Sionnáin (Michelle Shannon)
Q: Can you share a little bit about your personal journey with singing and with keening?
Sionnáin discusses how singing has always been part of her essence, sharing memories of creating imaginary realms and her journey with singing connects to her ancestral voices and healing.
Reviving the Village, the Roundhouse, and the Ancestral Council ~ Veronica Stanwell
Q: As someone who's also really connected to that space, what kind of guidance are the Ancestors giving for these specific times?
Veronica explains that the ancestors are asking us to remember to grieve, slow down, and live in a relational way while honoring our connections to each other and the land.
Reviving the Village, the Roundhouse, and the Ancestral Council ~ Veronica Stanwell
Q: Could you tell us how you ended up doing this work of guiding people into connection with the land and the ancestors?
Veronica shares her diverse journey, from growing up in a farm in West Wales to experiencing loneliness in city life, ultimately leading her to explore indigenous healing traditions and a longing for community.

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Focused on the themes of ancestral wisdom, feminine insights, and earth-centric spirituality, this series features intimate conversations with guests predominantly from Ireland and the British Isles. The discussions explore various aspects of connecting with ancestral heritage and the relevance of these traditions in contemporary life. Notable topics include grief, community healing, and cultural identity, facilitating a deeper understanding of personal and collective narratives amidst today's societal changes. The series uniquely emphasizes personal storytelling as a means to reconnect with one's roots and engages listeners in a process of remembrance, making it particularly appealing to those interested in spirituality, culture, and perso... more

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Recent guests on Dreaming the Ancestors include:

1. Veronica Stanwell
2. Gwilym Morus-Baird
3. Sam MacLaren
4. Niall Graham
5. Charlotte Pulver
6. Lucy Ní hAodhagáin
7. Laura Murphy
8. Carolyn Hillyer

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