Podcast appearances and mentions of Clark Strand

Clark Strand was a Zen Buddhist monk. Now he writes books of love poetry to Kali Ma and manifestos to the Dark.In this conversation, we trace his spiritual path from childhood Protestantism through monasticism and massage school — ultimately leading him into deep devotion to the Divine Mother.Listen in, as we step into the Dark together.We discuss —the many paths of spiritual devotionthe patriarchal traditions of many world religionshow Clark encountered the Divine Motherfeeling safe in the darkwhy Now is the hourhuman civilization vs human culturethe power of simple-hearted devotionwriting poems for Kaliremembering our birdsongMore about our guest —The Way of the Rose.orgWaking Up to the Dark, book by Clark StrandNow is the Hour of Her Return, book by Clark StrandMentioned in the episode —The Gospel of Sri RamakrishnaThe Gospel According to the DarkSend us a message!

Maybe you've found it already. That craving within, that hunger that nothing in the material world will satisfy. Maybe you have noticed that consumption never cures it. You're hungry for something that you don't even know what. Today's episode will illuminate the source of that deep hunger. Perdita Finn is joining us. She has been on the show before with The Way of the Rose with her partner, Clark Strand, and today we're talking with Perdita about her latest book, Mothers of Magic.   Join us, to find out more! Perdita Finn is the renowned spiritual teacher, author, and co-founder of The Way of the Rose, an international non-denominational fellowship. A former public school teacher and author of several books for educators and children, Perdita is now devoted to “ecology, not theology.” She is the co-author of The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary and the author of Take Back the Magic, and her newest release, Mothers of Magic: Summoniing the Wisdom of Our Ancestors. She is currently working on her next collaborative book effort. Watch or listen to the show for practical tips to activate the miracles in your own life by communicating with your ancestors who have already passed on. You’re Invited! READ: Mothers of Magic https://www.amazon.com/Mothers-Magic-Summoning-Wisdom-Ancestors-ebook/dp/B0FPC8H6Q2 WATCH: The Way of the Rose https://youtu.be/oHpVKHTGEek   PERDITA FINN BIO Perdita Finn is the co-founder, with her husband Clark Strand, of the non-denominational international fellowship The Way of the Rose, which inspired their book, The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. In addition to extensive study with Zen masters, priests, rabbis, shamans, and healers, she apprenticed with the psychic Susan Saxman, with whom she wrote The Reluctant Psychic. Finn now teaches popular workshops on Mothers of Magic in which she helps students explore how to draw on our Ancestral Mothers for help and healing of ourselves and our planet. She is the author of Take Back the Magic (Running Press 2023), and now the book Mothers of Magic: Summoniing the Wisdom of Our Ancestors.  Additionally, Perdita teaches a variety of virtual workshops such as The One Day MFA; From Writing Dreams to Publishing Success; Mothers Spell; Summon Rage, Resilience, and Radical Magic; The Ancestral Healing of Deep Time; and a series of single day workshops about Getting To Know the Dead to activate the miracles in your own life and recover your own intuitive magic with the help of your ancestors on the other side. She lives with her family in the moss-filled shadows of the Catskill Mountains. LINKS Web: takebackthemagic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perdita.finn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perditafinn/ Substack: https://substack.com/@perditafinn Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00MQG0I3U/   YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR: KERRI HUMMINGBIRD Kerri Hummingbird, Medicine Woman, Mother and Mentor, is the Founder of Inner Medicine Training, a Mystery School that shares potent ancient traditions from the Andes and Himalayas for owning your wisdom and living your purpose. She is the #1 international best-selling author of “Inner Medicine: Becoming One with Mother Earth for the Survival of Humanity”, “Love Is Fierce: Healing the Mother Wound”, “The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama” (on the int'l bestseller charts for over 6 years) and the award-winning best-selling book “Awakening To Me: One Woman's Journey To Self Love” which describes the early years of her spiritual awakening. As the host of Soul Nectar Show, Ms. Hummingbird inspires people to lead their lives wide awake with an authenticity, passion and purpose that positively impacts others. As a healer and mentor, she catalyzes mind-shifts that transform life challenges into gifts of wisdom. If you are wondering what the heck is going on, the answer is simple. We are in the process of a massive shift in consciousness that can most aptly be described as the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly. As a medicine woman, I guide you to the next deepest understanding and embodiment of yourself as a spiritual being. Whether you receive a shamanic healing session, participate in the Reinvent Yourself Training program, or join us for Inner Medicine Training, one thing is certain: you will connect more deeply with your true self and learn to navigate the changes in your life from an empowered space within. 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The Page One Podcast, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books. About the guest author: In addition to being the author of The Way of The Rose,  which she spoke about with her co-author and husband Clark Strand on Ep. 49 of the Page One Podcast, Perdita Finn is the author of several children's books and middle grade novels, including the Time Flyers series for Scholastic Books, My Little Pony Books, among many others and has worked as ghostwriter, book doctor, copy editor and writing teacher.  Perdita Finna also has done extensive study with Zen masters, priests, and healers, and apprenticed with the psychic Susan Saxman, with whom she wrote The Reluctant Psychic. She currently leads popular workshops on Collaborating with the Other Side, in which participants are empowered to activate the magic in their own lives with the help of their ancestors. She lives with her husband in the Catskill Mountains of New York. About the host: Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup that built an AI book discovery platform with a grant from the National Science Foundation. She is an internationally published author of four historical fiction novels. Her debut, The Virgin's Knot, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book. Her latest book, Rose Girl: A Story of Resilience and Rumi, a medieval, mystical thriller was awarded a Kirkus (starred) review and named Editors Choice from the Historical Novel Society. Holly lives on a houseboat near the Golden Gate Bridge with her daughter and Labrador retriever, and enjoys mountain biking, hiking, swimming and pretending to surf. To learn more about her books and writing coaching services, please visit her at hollylynnpayne.com  and subscribe to her FREE weekly mini-masterclass, Power of Page One, a FREE newsletter on Substack, offering insights on becoming a better storyteller and tips on hooking readers from page one! (And bonus: discover some great new books!) Tune in and reach out: If you're an aspiring writer or a book lover, this episode of Page One offers a treasure trove of inspiration and practical advice. I offer these conversations as a testament to the magic that happens when master storytellers share their secrets and experiences. We hope you are inspired to tune into the full episode for more insights. Keep writing, keep reading, and remember—the world needs your stories.  If I can help you tell your own story, or help improve your first page, please reach out @hollylynnpayne or visithollylynnpayne.com.  You can listen to Page One on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and all your favorite podcast players. Hear past episodes. If you're interested in getting writing tips and the latest podcast episode updates with the world's beloved master storytellers, please sign up for my very short monthly newsletter at hollylynnpayne.com and follow me @hollylynnpayne on Instagram, Twitter, Goodreads, and Facebook. Your email address is always private and you can always unsubscribe anytime.  The Page One Podcast is created on a houseboat in Sausalito, California, is a labor of love in service to writers and book lovers. My intention is to inspire, educate and celebrate. Thank you for being a part of my creative community!  Be well and keep reading, Holly @hollylynnpayne on IG Thank you for listening to the Page One Podcast! I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I loved hosting, producing, and editing it. If you liked it too, here are three ways to share the love:Please share it on social and tag @hollylynnpayne.Leave a review on your favorite podcast players. Tell your friends. Please keep in touch by signing up to receive my Substack newsletter with the latest episodes each month. Delivered to your inbox with a smile. You can contact me at @hollylynnpayne on IG or send me a message on my website, hollylynnpayne.com.For the love of books and writers,Holly Lynn Payne@hollylynnpaynehost, author, writing coachwww.hollylynnpayne.com

Spirit Switchboard Episode #160 May 15th, 2026 Summoning the Mothers: Magic, Memory & Sacred Lineage Guest: Perdita Finn Perdita Finn joins Spirit Switchboard to discuss her latest book, Mothers of Magic: Summoning the Wisdom of Our Ancestors. Together, we'll explore ancestral connection, the sacred feminine, earth-based wisdom, and the quiet magic that lives in memory, lineage, and everyday life. Join us for a powerful conversation about remembering the wisdom that mothers us, guides us, and calls us home. Guest Bio: Perdita Finn is an author, spiritual teacher, and co-founder, with her husband Clark Strand, of The Way of the Rose, a non-denominational international fellowship rooted in the Divine Feminine and earth-based wisdom. She is the author of Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World and Mothers of Magic: Summoning the Wisdom of Our Ancestors. Her work explores ancestral healing, collaboration with the dead, sacred feminine wisdom, and the unseen support available to us through lineage, spirit, and the living world. Guest Links: Website: http://www.takebackthemagic.com Substack: https://substack.com/@perditafinn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perdita.finn Host Links: https://linktr.ee/kerrilynn.shellhorn Message from Kerrilynn: I want to hear from you! I want to hear about your ghost stories, paranormal adventures and occurrences. I would also love your show suggestions to cover in the future. Email me at kerrilynn.shellhorn@gmail.com. If you enjoy the content on the channel please live, subscribe and share. My deepest gratitude to you all! A formal disclaimer: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on Spirit Switchboard are not necessarily those of the Host or the United Public Radio Network/UFO Paranormal Radio Network and its producers. As always Spirit Switchboard strives to hold space for open, respectful dialogue with show guests and listeners. United Public Radio & UFO Paranormal Radio www.uprntalkradio.com

Spirit Switchboard Episode #160 May 15th, 2026 Summoning the Mothers: Magic, Memory & Sacred Lineage Guest: Perdita Finn Perdita Finn joins Spirit Switchboard to discuss her latest book, Mothers of Magic: Summoning the Wisdom of Our Ancestors. Together, we'll explore ancestral connection, the sacred feminine, earth-based wisdom, and the quiet magic that lives in memory, lineage, and everyday life. Join us for a powerful conversation about remembering the wisdom that mothers us, guides us, and calls us home. Guest Bio: Perdita Finn is an author, spiritual teacher, and co-founder, with her husband Clark Strand, of The Way of the Rose, a non-denominational international fellowship rooted in the Divine Feminine and earth-based wisdom. She is the author of Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World and Mothers of Magic: Summoning the Wisdom of Our Ancestors. Her work explores ancestral healing, collaboration with the dead, sacred feminine wisdom, and the unseen support available to us through lineage, spirit, and the living world. Guest Links: Website: http://www.takebackthemagic.com Substack: https://substack.com/@perditafinn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perdita.finn Host Links: https://linktr.ee/kerrilynn.shellhorn Message from Kerrilynn: I want to hear from you! I want to hear about your ghost stories, paranormal adventures and occurrences. I would also love your show suggestions to cover in the future. Email me at kerrilynn.shellhorn@gmail.com. If you enjoy the content on the channel please live, subscribe and share. My deepest gratitude to you all! A formal disclaimer: The opinions and information presented or expressed by guests on Spirit Switchboard are not necessarily those of the Host or the United Public Radio Network/UFO Paranormal Radio Network and its producers. As always Spirit Switchboard strives to hold space for open, respectful dialogue with show guests and listeners.

Something in us already knows the Mother is larger than any religion, and Perdita Finn helps us remember why.Welcome to our episode with Perdita Finn, a writer and teacher whose work opens a living dialogue with the dead, the unseen, and the more-than-human world.Perdita Finn is the author of Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World, Mothers of Magic: Summoning the Wisdom of Our Ancestors, and, with her husband Clark Strand, The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. She teaches sought-after workshops on connecting and collaborating with both the dead and the animate everything, inviting us to remember that we are held in a vast root system of ancestors, spirits, and earthly kin. Perdita lives with her family in the moss-filled shadows of the Catskill Mountains, where her daily life and landscape continue to infuse her work.In this podcast conversation, we explore the return of the sacred feminine, the “root system” of the Mother beyond lineage, and how our relationships with the dead and the living Earth can transform the way we love, grieve, and belong.Listen now to the full episode and share it with anyone who is yearning for a deeper, more enchanted way of being in the world.In this episode, we cover so many topics, including:(00:00:01) The Rose Lineage and the Sacred Feminine(00:02:38) The Role of Mary Magdalene and Cultural Repair(00:05:03) The Archetypes of the Rose Lineage(00:08:44) Perdita Finn's Journey and the Search for the Mother(00:11:36) The Root System and the Mother's Way(00:17:12) The Hail Mary Prayer and Its Symbolism(00:24:00) The Three Books by Perdita(00:28:27) The Role of the Mother in Modern Society(00:32:10) Redefining “Mother” Beyond Gender/Biology(00:36:30) Remembering her Grandmother(00:42:16) The Way of Rose Community and the 5 Petals(00:45:28) How to Pray with your Heart's Desire and Connecting with the Divine FeminineHelpful links:Perdita Finn - Author of Mothers of Magic: Summoning the Wisdom of Our Ancestors, available on May 5, 2025. Founder of the Way of the RoseSubscribe to Take Back the Magic on SubstackFollow on Facebook @perdita.finn and Instagram @perditafinnMary Magdalene Revealed: The First Apostle, Her Feminist Gospel & the Christianity We Haven't Tried Yet by Meggan WattersonMagdalene's Journey: The Untold Story of Mary Magdalene's Life & Teachings by Renee Blodgett and Anthony Compagnone The Archetypes and The Collective Unconscious by Carl JungEpisode #182 The Way of The Witch with Eva ClayEpisode #183 The Bee Sisterhood with Nicole FoxSophie StrandYour host:The Willingness Teachings on May 4 and 28, 2026Rasa: Living Inside the Mood of Beauty on May 29, 2026NEW Book by Christine: Mantra, Tantra, Ayahuasca: Ecstasy, Devotion, and the Return of the Holy Body. Available on Amazon and Spotify AudiobooksBhakti House Immersion with Christine Mason and Adam Bauer, with Special Guests Christopher “Hareesh” Wallis and Peter Dawkins on May 17–27, 2026Health Reset at the Big Island, Hawaii with Christine Mason on November 2026 Easter Intensive: Mystic Heart of Easter Retreat with Christine Mason and Elizabeth Arolyn Walsh on March 25-28, 2027Upcoming Events with ChristineGood Gathering Events at Sundari GardensBrought to you by Rosebud Woman, Award Winning Intimate and Body Care:Log in to the Rosebud Woman WebsiteThe Rosewoman Library: The Embodied Menopause & Intimacy LibraryBody Love Journal: The 9-Week Body Love JournalChristine Marie Mason@christinemariemason@rosebudwomanFounder, Rosebud WomanCo-Founder, Radiant Farms and Sundari GardensHost, The Rose Woman on Love and Liberation: Listen, Like, Share & Subscribe on Apple Podcast | Spotify Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Perdita Finn is the co-founder, with her husband Clark Strand, of the feral fellowship The Way of the Rose, which inspired their book The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. They are currently at work on their next book together Circles Not Lines: Spiritual Community Beyond Patriarchy.  To find out more about her devotion to “ecology not theology” visit wayoftherose.org In addition to extensive study with Zen masters, priests, spirit workers, and healers, she apprenticed with the psychic Susan Saxman, with whom she wrote The Reluctant Psychic. Perdita Finn now teaches popular workshops on Getting to Know the Dead. Participants are empowered to activate the miracles in their own lives with the help of their ancestors and recover their own intuitive magic. Her book Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World is an intimate journey through her recovery of these lost ways. She speaks widely on how to collaborate with those on the other side, on the urgent necessity of a new romantic animism, and on the sobriety that emerges when we claim the long story of our souls. Her next book is Mothers of Magic: Summoning the Wisdom of Our Ancestors, to be released on May 5th, 2026. Perdita begins by talking about the idea of redefining Mothering beyond gender, something that feels so important in today's world where Mothering has been sidelined by the patriarchy. She offers some strong guidance to men about the role of Grandmothers which helps us move towards collective Mothering. So much of Perdita's work and book centers on a calling upon the dead. As such we get to hear how this connects with Mothering, how to speak with the dead, and viewing our worries or fretting as an act of prayer calling out for help from the unseen.  You can connect with all of Perdita's work at https://takebackthemagic.com/ Like, Subscribe!  Watch us on Youtube https://www.youtube.com/@dancingwithwaterpodcast Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dancingwithwaterpodcast Support us at Patreon https://www.patreon.com/dancingwithwater Find archive conversation from I want what SHE has https://iwantwhatshehas.org/  Learn more about Theresa and her offerings at https://www.anahatakingston.com/  Learn more about Jennifer and her offerings at https://www.cosmicmotherlove.com/

Did you know there is an ancient energy tool that can help you manifest, heal, and even love yourself more? When I tell people that this ancient tool is the rosary, they often say "Isn't that just for Catholics?" That is what I used to think, until I discovered that the rosary pre-dates Christianity and is a powerful practice for anyone who wants to connect with the Great Mother! In this episode, I share not only what the Rosary is, but how ANYONE of any faith can begin to use this powerful tool to connect deeply with the Divine Feminine for manifestation, miracles, healing and more! And if you want to learn how to create your own rosary practice using your own prayers and apply them to ANY situation in your life, check out my brand-new program Magnify Your Prayers – The Metaphysical Rosary Method   Key Learnings: 1) Lent is a time of deepening spiritual practices, and one of the best practices for this time is the rosary! Mother Mary urges us to recite the rosary as often as possible…but how and why? 2) When I read the book The Way of the Rose by Clark Strand and Perdita Finn, I discovered that the practice of reciting a rosary actually pre-dates Christianity! That means it is not a Catholic practice at all. In fact, it is a practice to help you connect with the Great Divine Feminine, especially in the form of Mother Earth! 3) By combining what we now know about Quantum Physics and manifestation with this ancient energy tool, you can learn how to create a rosary prayer practice that works for YOU in any area of your life!   "The Rosary pre-dates Christianity. It's an ancient energy tool for anyone who wants to connect with the Great Mother."   To join Mother Mary's Metaphysical Rosary program, click here To join the Magnify Your Miracles Mentoring Membership, click here Ready to ALIGN your goal with your soul? Click here to schedule a Miracle Meeting with me If you love the image on the wall behind me of Mother Mary Blessing the World, you can order your own museum quality copy at www.deepaliu.com

EVEN MORE about this episode!What if you could truly communicate with the Divine? In this episode, we explore the miraculous journey of intuitive healer and interfaith minister Rev. Frances Fayden, whose profound connection with Mother Mary and the archangels transformed her life and her calling. Frances shares how leaving traditional religion opened the doorway to authentic spiritual communication, allowing her to receive guidance that now inspires women worldwide to live with faith, courage, and grace.We journey through the mystical history of Marian apparitions—from Lourdes and Fatima to modern visions like Our Lady of Woodstock—and uncover how these encounters reflect humanity's evolving relationship with the Divine Feminine. With insight from spiritual thinkers like Perdita Finn and Clark Strand, we discuss how honoring this sacred energy restores balance and empowerment in today's world.Finally, Rev. Frances reveals how to connect with the healing presence of Archangels Michael, Raphael, Gabriel, and Uriel—and how their energies can help us manifest miracles in everyday life. Through gratitude, journaling, and conscious connection, discover how aligning with higher frequencies can awaken your purpose and transform your relationship with Spirit.Guest Biography:Rev. Frances Fayden is an Interfaith Minister, author, and host of the Magnify Your Miracles podcast. A master intuitive healer and metaphysical coach, she is fluent in the language of the human energy field and uses the chakra system to help clients heal and transform. After a life-changing encounter with Mother Mary in 2012, Frances began channeling divine messages that awakened her true calling. Today, she guides Highly Sensitive Souls to align with their purpose and manifest miracles by blending Mother Mary's wisdom, intuitive insight, and the Universal Laws of Manifestation.Episode Chapters:(0:00:01) - Spiritual Healing and Divine Messages(0:11:26) - Modern Apparitions of Mother Mary(0:25:02) - Divine Communication and Spiritual Connections(0:31:20) - Connecting With Archangels and Saints(0:38:57) - Intuition and Sensitivity in Spirituality(0:46:31) - Spiritual Comfort in Times of Change(0:54:14) - Manifesting Miracles With Universal Laws➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Français YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!

In this first solo episode experiment - Jane Morgan of Medium Curious explores her relationship to the Day of the Dead, the significance of Dia de los Muertos, (even if she can't properly pronounce it)  and offers some ways to relate to this day in this pretty darn challenging time.  She discusses the importance of inviting the presence of those who have passed, and how this practice can bring comfort and connection. Jane also shares thoughts from Perdita Finn's Substack emphasizing that every day can be a day to celebrate the dead. The episode concludes with a fun giveaway announcement and a call to listeners to engage with the podcast community. Takeaways: Dia de los Muertos invites us to celebrate and connect with our ancestors. Every day can be a day to honor the dead, not just November 1st and 2nd. Creating altars with personal items can invite loved ones' presence. Perdita Finn emphasizes devotion to the dead in her writings. Mediumship is a journey of discovering one's connection to the other side. The dead offer perspective, clarity, and love to the living. We are deeply loved by our ancestors, who send us signs and support. The Day of the Dead reminds us to see and accept synchronicities. Perdita Finn's new book explores themes of magic and divine connection. Listeners are encouraged to participate in a podcast giveaway. Sound bites: "Every day is the day of the dead." "Invite your ancestors to walk with you." "The dead offer perspective and clarity." "We are deeply loved by our ancestors." "Celebrate and connect with your loved ones." "Perdita Finn's devotion to the dead is inspiring." "Create a small altar with personal items." "Even hard time is a time to sparkle."   Perdita Finn Substack Perdita Finn MC Episode Way of the Rose by Clark Strand & Perdita Finn Medium Curious Website: MediumCurious Jane's Website: Jane Morgan Medium  Sarah's Website: Sarah Rathke Jane's short film entitled Nov 1st Podcast Instagram: @MediumCuriousPod YouTube: @mediumcurious VerySoul.com

The Page One Podcast, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.About the guest author:In addition to being the author of The Way of The Rose,  which she spoke about with her co-author and husband Clark Strand on Ep. 49 of the Page One Podcast, Perdita Finn is the author of several children's books and middle grade novels, including the Time Flyers series for Scholastic Books, My Little Pony Books, among many others and has worked as ghostwriter, book doctor, copy editor and writing teacher. Perdita Finna also has done extensive study with Zen masters, priests, and healers, and apprenticed with the psychic Susan Saxman, with whom she wrote The Reluctant Psychic. She currently leads popular workshops on Collaborating with the Other Side, in which participants are empowered to activate the magic in their own lives with the help of their ancestors. She lives with her husband in the Catskill Mountains of New York.About the host:Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup that built an AI book discovery platform with a grant from the National Science Foundation. She is an internationally published author of four historical fiction novels. Her debut, The Virgin's Knot, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book. Her latest book, Rose Girl: A Story of Resilience and Rumi, a medieval, mystical thriller was awarded a Kirkus (starred) review and named Editors Choice from the Historical Novel Society. Holly lives on a houseboat near the Golden Gate Bridge with her daughter and Labrador retriever, and enjoys mountain biking, hiking, swimming and pretending to surf. To learn more about her books and writing coaching services, please visit her at hollylynnpayne.com  and subscribe to her FREE weekly mini-masterclass, Power of Page One, a FREE newsletter on Substack, offering insights on becoming a better storyteller and tips on hooking readers from page one! (And bonus: discover some great new books!)Tune in and reach out:If you're an aspiring writer or a book lover, this episode of Page One offers a treasure trove of inspiration and practical advice. I offer these conversations as a testament to the magic that happens when master storytellers share their secrets and experiences. We hope you are inspired to tune into the full episode for more insights. Keep writing, keep reading, and remember—the world needs your stories. If I can help you tell your own story, or help improve your first page, please reach out @hollylynnpayne or visithollylynnpayne.com. You can listen to Page One on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and all your favorite podcast players. Hear past episodes. If you're interested in getting writing tips and the latest podcast episode updates with the world's beloved master storytellers, please sign up for my very short monthly newsletter at hollylynnpayne.com and follow me @hollylynnpayne on Instagram, Twitter, Goodreads, and Facebook. Your email address is always private and you can always unsubscribe anytime. The Page One Podcast is created on a houseboat in Sausalito, California, is a labor of love in service to writers and book lovers. My intention is to inspire, educate and celebrate. Thank you for being a part of my creative community! Be well and keep reading,Holly@hollylynnpayne on IG Thank you for listening to the Page One Podcast! I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I loved hosting, producing, and editing it. If you liked it too, here are three ways to share the love:Please share it on social and tag @hollylynnpayne.Leave a review on your favorite podcast players. Tell your friends. Please keep in touch by signing up to receive my Substack newsletter with the latest episodes each month. Delivered to your inbox with a smile. You can contact me at @hollylynnpayne on IG or send me a message on my website, hollylynnpayne.com.For the love of books and writers,Holly Lynn Payne@hollylynnpaynehost, author, writing coachwww.hollylynnpayne.com

“I speak ‘corporate' and ‘angel'—KPIs by day, Archangel Michael on speed dial.”   Catherine Mulligan—corporate executive by day, intuitive by design—joins Jane and Sarah to talk angels, guides, and the very practical side of “woo.” From a childhood rescue by her guardian angel to supporting colleagues through illness, Catherine shows how Spirit fits inside a KPI-driven life (and how boundaries make the magic sustainable). We meet Maggie, the delight-powered “joy guide,” learn the Champagne Tower of Light visualization, and unpack energy hygiene that's as routine as brushing your teeth. Catherine shares the origin story of her weekly Rosary Club (open to all traditions), why doubt is a precipice on the way to God (thanks, Rumi), and how to keep your field clear, your service high, and your ego humble. If you've ever wondered how to trust your guidance, set better spiritual “hygiene,” or pray for real-world results—this one's your lighthouse.   Intuition scales everywhere. Spirit fits beautifully inside a KPI world when you set intention, boundaries, and personal responsibility. Medium vs. Intuitive. Catherine works a wider “radio dial”—angels, guides, and loved ones—especially for life crossroads and clearing. Trust is a muscle. Doubt isn't failure; it's training. (“Doubt is a precipice on the way to God.”) Energy hygiene = daily habit. Ground, clear, protect—like brushing teeth. Golden hula-hoop, violet flame, and “disco-ball bubble” all help. Champagne Tower of Light. Invite Source light into every cell, overflow, and clear what's not for the highest good—30 seconds to 30 minutes. Boundaries are love. Compassion ≠ carrying. Don't take on what isn't yours; say yes only to highest-good work. Pray like a human, receive like a saint. Rosary Club is open to all (not just Catholics); nothing is too big or too small to bring. Ask for signs. Songs, buses with wolves, license plates—clear, specific, playful confirmations arrive when you ask. Keep the vibe high. Gratitude and intention stabilize your field so low-grade energy can't “hook” in public or at work. DPS: Divine Positioning System. Everything can point you back to God/Love; discernment keeps you out of spiritual “war” and in spiritual skill.   “Doubt is not a detour; it's the precipice that leads you closer.” “Energy hygiene is non-negotiable. You wouldn't skip brushing your teeth; don't skip clearing your field.” “Compassion doesn't mean carrying. Boundaries are holy.” “God is either everything or nothing—so let every moment point you back to love.” “Ask for a sign. Spirit loves a clear brief.”   Catherine's Rosary Club Instagram Druid Rising Catherine Mulligan Way of the Rose by Clark Strand & Perdita Finn Medium Curious Website: MediumCurious Jane's Website: Jane Morgan Medium  Sarah's Website: Sarah Rathke Podcast Instagram: @MediumCuriousPod YouTube: @mediumcurious VerySoul.com

https://vimeo.com/1122063536?share=copy In times of great calamity, destruction and fear she comes to us to hold our hand, to let us know that all is well, to answer our prayers, and to guide us through synchronistic messages and signs towards our heart's desires. Today, we're gonna hear about The Way of the Rose, the radical path of The Divine Feminine hidden in the rosary by the co-authors Clark Strand and Perdita Finn. Join us to hear this beautiful transmission of love! After receiving messages from The Divine Feminine, Clark Strand and Perdita Finn collaborated to co-author their first book, The Way of the Rose, The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine hidden in the Rosary. They co-facilitate an open-hearted community dedicated to the forgotten earth wisdom of the Rosary. The shrine, Our Lady of Woodstock was installed in Woodstock, NY. To be seen from the road, always accessible. The Novena, is celebrated on June 16th, consisting of prayer, songs, art, plantings, sculptures, performances, food, and of course roses of all kinds. The Way of the Rose Circles can be attended in person or via zoom and free of charge. The Facebook group offers daily fellowship and support. Watch or listen to the show to learn more about connecting with a community devoted to honoring the prayers of The Divine Feminine. You're Invited!   PERDITA FINN BIO Perdita Finn is the co-founder of the non-denominational international fellowship The Way of the Rose, which inspired their book The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. In addition to studying with Zen masters, priests, and healers, she apprenticed with psychic Susan Saxman, with whom she wrote The Reluctant Psychic. She wrote middle grades novels. She has been a ghostwriter, a book doctor, a copy editor and a writing teacher. She has a lively substack, Take Back the Magic where readers can get sneak peeks into what she's working on now. She teaches workshops (takebackthemagic.com), to empower participants to their own magic. She is the author of Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World. LINKS Web: takebackthemagic.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/perdita.finn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/perditafinn/ Substack: https://substack.com/@perditafinn Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00MQG0I3U/   CLARK STRAND BIO Clark Strand, a former senior editor at Tricycle: The Buddhist Review, has been studying the world's spiritual traditions for more than forty years. The author of  Waking Up to the Dark , Waking the Buddha, Meditation Without Gurus, How to Believe in God, and Seeds from a Birch Tree, Strand has written for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and the Washington Post/Newsweek "On Faith" blog. He is the co-founder of Way of the Rose, a nonsectarian rosary fellowship open to people of any spiritual background, and the co-author, of Way of the Rose: The Earth Wisdom of the Goddess Hidden in the Rosary. LINKS Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clarkstrand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkstrand/ Substack: https://substack.com/@clarkstrand   COLORABORATIVE LINKS Web: wayoftherose.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/398032263660376/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/way_of_the_rose/   YOUR GUIDE TO SOUL NECTAR: KERRI HUMMINGBIRD Kerri Hummingbird, Medicine Woman, Mother and Mentor, is the Founder of Inner Medicine Training, a Mystery School that shares potent ancient traditions from the Andes and Himalayas for owning your wisdom and living your purpose. She is the #1 international best-selling author of “Inner Medicine: Becoming One with Mother Earth for the Survival of Humanity”, “Love Is Fierce: Healing the Mother Wound”, “The Second Wave: Transcending the Human Drama” (on the int'l bestseller charts for over 6 years) and the award-winning best-selling book “Awakening To Me: One Woman's Journey To Self Love” which descr...

I'm not Christian, or even religious—and I've started to pray the rosary.Today on The Sage & The Song, I share how working with roses as a plant medicine opened up newfound curiosity about the ancient devotion of the rosary, which led me to Mother Mary, which led me back to Mother Earth, and to the tenderness and desires of my own heart.The song in this episode is "Let It Be" written by The Beatles, covered and performed by Britta GreenViolet.Mentioned in this episode:The Way of the Rose by Clark Strand & Perdita FinnIsis Mary Sophia by Rudolph SteinerUntie the Strong Woman by Clarissa Pinkola EstésThe Madonna Secret by Sophie StrandThe Mother Mary Oracle deck by Elana FairchildThe Mary Magdalene Oracle deck by Megan Watterson~ RESOURCES ~⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for my weekly Museletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get tips like this in your inbox.Follow me on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack: Frequency First⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit my website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠brittagreenviolet.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@brittagreenviolet⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect on LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@brittagudmunson⁠

Clark Strand was a Zen Buddhist monk. Now he writes books of love poetry to Kali Ma and manifestos to the Dark.In this conversation, we trace his spiritual path from childhood Protestantism through monasticism and massage school — ultimately leading him into deep devotion to the Divine Mother.Listen in, as we step into the Dark together. When She appeared to me, it made sense of everything all of a sudden. It really changed me. I stopped thinking the way I used to think. My understanding of the natural world, myself, my family, my relationships, Devotion, Beauty, Time itself. — Clark Strand  Clark Strand has been studying the world's spiritual traditions for more than thirty years. The author of several books including Waking the Buddha, Meditation Without Gurus, Waking Up to the Dark and Now is the Hour of Her Return, Strand has written for The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and the Washington Post/Newsweek “On Faith” blog. He is the founder of Way of the Rose, a growing nonsectarian rosary fellowship open to people of any spiritual background, with members around the world. He lives on a dark road with no streetlights in the southern Catskill Mountains.we discuss —the many paths of spiritual devotionthe patriarchal traditions of many world religionshow Clark encountered the Divine Motherfeeling safe in the darkwhy Now is the hourhuman civilization vs human culturethe power of simple-hearted devotionwriting poems for Kaliremembering our birdsong  LINKSIf you enjoyed the episode, check out —Many Mothers + Many Lifetimes: Ancestral Connection w–Perdita FinnMore about our guest —The Way of the Rose.orgWaking Up to the Dark, book by Clark StrandNow is the Hour of Her Return, book by Clark StrandMentioned in the episode—The Gospel of Sri RamakrishnaThe Gospel According to the DarkFree Resources —Receive the 3 keys that unlocked every major Initiation in my life. Get 3 Keys for the Soul here for FREE.

EVEN MORE about this episode!What if the women once labeled as witches were actually the wisdom keepers of their time? In Part 2 of our powerful conversation with Perdita Finn, we unveil the truth behind centuries of persecution—how skilled healers and spiritual leaders were silenced during the so-called Age of Enlightenment. Learn how their sacred practices, including ancestral prayer and the rosary, continue to ripple through time, offering healing and miracles today.We dive deep into the mystical threads that connect us across generations—cosmic links like nesting dolls within the universe. From Leonardo da Vinci's coded symbolism to the resilience of the Divine Feminine, this episode challenges historical narratives and invites you to reclaim your spiritual inheritance. Don't miss this eye-opening conclusion to a journey through magic, memory, and the unstoppable rise of sacred feminine power.Guest Biography:Perdita Finn is a spiritual teacher and author devoted to reclaiming ancestral wisdom and intuitive magic. She co-founded the feral fellowship The Way of the Rose with her husband, Clark Strand, inspiring their book The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. Their upcoming book, Circles Not Lines, explores building spiritual community beyond patriarchy.Trained by Zen masters, spirit workers, and psychic Susan Saxman (with whom she co-wrote The Reluctant Psychic), Perdita now leads workshops on connecting with the dead and activating miracles through ancestral collaboration. Her recent book, Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World, is a call to remember the soul's long story. She speaks widely on romantic animism, spiritual sobriety, and living in partnership with the unseen world.Episode Chapters:(0:00:01) - Exploring Spirituality and Healing(0:13:14) - Historical Persecution of Women Healers➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Français YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!

EVEN MORE about this episode!Could ancient goddesses hold the key to modern healing? In Part 1 of my two-part interview with beloved friend and spiritual teacher Perdita Finn, we explore the forgotten power of the Divine Feminine and its role in reshaping spiritual life today. From navigating traditional religion as a mother to reviving ancestral practices rooted in feminine wisdom, Perdita shares how the maternal lineage of healers, mystics, and witches still guides us.We dive into the mysteries of the Black Madonna, miraculous moments of divine intervention, and the hidden connections between pagan goddesses and Marian icons. You'll hear powerful personal stories—from sacred statues offering hope during financial hardship to the energetic awakening that came from living atop ancient indigenous cairns. This episode will inspire you to reclaim your spiritual birthright and connect with the unseen forces that have always walked beside us. Don't miss this rich, soul-stirring conversation!Guest Biography:Perdita Finn is a spiritual teacher and author devoted to reclaiming ancestral wisdom and intuitive magic. She co-founded the feral fellowship The Way of the Rose with her husband, Clark Strand, inspiring their book The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. Their upcoming book, Circles Not Lines, explores building spiritual community beyond patriarchy.Trained by Zen masters, spirit workers, and psychic Susan Saxman (with whom she co-wrote The Reluctant Psychic), Perdita now leads workshops on connecting with the dead and activating miracles through ancestral collaboration. Her recent book, Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World, is a call to remember the soul's long story. She speaks widely on romantic animism, spiritual sobriety, and living in partnership with the unseen world.Episode Chapters:(0:00:01) - Exploring Maternal and Spiritual Wisdom(0:16:58) - The Power of the Black Madonna(0:33:11) - Exploring Pagan Goddesses and Mary(0:46:22) - Sacred Sites and Earthly Connections(0:52:03) - Uncovering Women Healers➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Español YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Português YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Deutsch YouTube➡️Subscribe to Ask Julie Ryan Français YouTube✏️Ask Julie a Question!

Episode OverviewIn this episode of Spiral Deeper, our host, Gaby Azorsky, speaks with Perdita Finn. Perdita is the author of Take Back the Magic and the forthcoming Mothers of Magic: Recovering the Love at the Heart of the World. With her husband Clark Strand she is the founder of the feral fellowship The Way of the Rose and the co-author of the book of the same name. She lives with her kin in the moss-filled shadows of the Catskill Mountains. Together, they dive into death, ancestors, the great mother, root systems, spirals, and more. Thank you for joining us on this journey of self-discovery and growth!Special OfferCODE - SPIRALOFFLOWERS for 20% off your first month in The Flower Portal!EVENTS - 5/30-6/1 The Sacred Pause Retreat in Ojai CaliforniaConnect and Work with GabyInspiring the connection between Heaven and Earth through Reiki, Tarot, Folk herbalism, Clairvoyance, and Meditation. Together, we co-create harmony, clarity, and alignment with your True Essence. I'd love to support you!Visit my website to learn more: gabyazorsky.comFollow me on Instagram: @gaby.azorskyNewsletter: Sign Up HereBook a 1:1 Session: Book HereJoin My Membership, The Flower Portal: Learn MoreWith Spiral DeeperWebsite - Spiral Deeper PodcastInstagram - @spiral.deeperWith Our Guest, Perdita FinnWebsite - Take Back the Magic and The Way of the RoseInstagram - @perditafinnCreditsSpecial thanks to…Music - Connor HayesSpiral Deeper Icon - Kami MarchandCollaborate with UsInterested in advertising or collaborating with Spiral Deeper? Email gabyazorsky@gmail.com for packages and details.Support the ShowPlease rate, review, and subscribe wherever you listen - it means so much. Be sure to tag @spiral.deeper if you share; thank you for your support!

The Page One Podcast, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.About the guest authors:Clark Strand and Perdita Finn are the co-founders of the non-denominational international fellowship The Way of the Rose, which inspired their book The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. Clark Strand is an American author and lecturer on spirituality and religion. A former Zen Buddhist monk, he was the first Senior Editor of Tricycle: The Buddhist Review and is the author of six other books  including: Meditation without Gurus, How to Believe in God, Waking the Buddha, Now is The Hour of Her Return, Seeds from a Birch Tree and Waking Up to The Dark. He moved to Woodstock, New York, to write and teach full-time. Perdita Finn is the author of several children's books has done extensive study with Zen masters, priests, and healers and she apprenticed with the psychic Susan Saxman, with whom she wrote The Reluctant Psychic. She is the author of the middle grades novels including the Time Flyers series for Scholastic Books, My Little Pony Books, among many others. In addition to being a ghostwriter, book doctor, copy editor and writing teacher, she has a lively Substack called Take Back the Magic inspired by her book Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World and teaches popular workshops on Collaborating with the Other Side, in which participants are empowered to activate the magic in their own lives with the help of their ancestors. She and Clark live in the Catskill Mountains of New York.About the host:Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup that built an AI book discovery platform with a grant from the National Science Foundation. She is an internationally published author of four historical fiction novels. Her debut, The Virgin's Knot, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book. Her latest book, Rose Girl: A Story of Roses and Resilience, a medieval, mystical thriller was awarded a Kirkus (starred) review and named Editors Choice from the Historical Novel Society. Holly lives on a houseboat near the Golden Gate Bridge with her daughter and Labrador retriever, and enjoys mountain biking, hiking, swimming and pretending to surf. To learn more about her books and writing coaching services, please visit her at hollylynnpayne.com  and subscribe to her FREE weekly mini-masterclass, Power of Page One, a newsletter on Substack, offering insights on becoming a better storyteller and tips on hooking readers from page one! (And bonus: discover some great new books!)Tune in and reach out:If you're an aspiring writer or a book lover, this episode of Page One offers a treasure trove of inspiration and practical advice. I offer these conversations as a testament to the magic that happens when master storytellers share their secrets and experiences. We hope you are inspired to tune into the full episode for more insights. Keep writing, keep reading, and remember—the world needs your stories. If I can help you tell your own story, or help improve your first page, please reach out @hollylynnpayne or visit hollylynnpayne.com. You can listen to Page One on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and all your favorite podcast players. Hear past episodes. If you're interested in getting writing tips and the latest podcast episode updates with the world's beloved master storytellers, please sign up for my very short monthly newsletter at hollylynnpayne.com and follow me @hollylynnpayne on Instagram, Twitter, Goodreads, and Facebook. Your email address is always private and you can always unsubscribe anytime. The Page One Podcast is created on a houseboat in Sausalito, California, is a labor of love in service to writers and book lovers. My intention is to inspire, educate and celebrate. Thank you for being a part of my creative community! Be well and keep reading,Holly@hollylynnpayne on IG Thank you for listening to the Page One Podcast! I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I loved hosting, producing, and editing it. If you liked it too, here are three ways to share the love:Please share it on social and tag @hollylynnpayne.Leave a review on your favorite podcast players. Tell your friends. Please keep in touch by signing up to receive my Substack newsletter with the latest episodes each month. Delivered to your inbox with a smile. You can contact me at @hollylynnpayne on IG or send me a message on my website, hollylynnpayne.com.For the love of books and writers,Holly Lynn Payne@hollylynnpaynehost, author, writing coachwww.hollylynnpayne.com

Perdita Finnis the co-founder, with her husband Clark Strand, of the feral fellowship The Way of the Rose, which inspired their book The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. They are currently at work on their next book together Circles Not Lines: Spiritual Community Beyond Patriarchy.In addition to extensive study with Zen masters, priests, spirit workers, and healers, she apprenticed with the psychic Susan Saxman, with whom she wrote The Reluctant Psychic. Perdita Finn now teaches popular workshops on Getting to Know the Dead. Participants are empowered to activate the miracles in their own lives with the help of their ancestors and recover their own intuitive magic. Her book Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World is an intimate journey through her recovery of these lost ways. She speaks widely on how to collaborate with those on the other side, on the urgent necessity of a new romantic animism, and on the sobriety that emerges when we claim the long story of our souls. Her next book is The Body of My Mother.She lives with her family in the moss-filled shadows of the Catskill Mountains.Today Perdita shares with us about how the fellowship began... post-patriarchy... the economy of prayer... communicating with the other side and asking for help from them. She entertains my questions about prayer, soul connections and lots more. She is leading a workshop this weekend on Soul Connections, and one this summer at Omega. You can subscribe to her Substack and become a supporter to join her monthly Zoom calls. I am so grateful for her time with me and all her work in this world.Here's Nikki Fogerty's Weekly Tarot ReadingToday's show was engineered by Ian Seda from Radiokingston.org.Our show music is from Shana Falana!Feel free to email me, say hello: she@iwantwhatshehas.org** Please: SUBSCRIBE to the pod and leave a REVIEW wherever you are listening, it helps other users FIND IThttp://iwantwhatshehas.org/podcastITUNES | SPOTIFYITUNES: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/i-want-what-she-has/id1451648361?mt=2SPOTIFY:https://open.spotify.com/show/77pmJwS2q9vTywz7Uhiyff?si=G2eYCjLjT3KltgdfA6XXCAFollow:INSTAGRAM * https://www.instagram.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast/FACEBOOK * https://www.facebook.com/iwantwhatshehaspodcast

When Suzanne Beaumont saw an advertisement for a marathon that invited readers to “change their life,” she was 49 and not much of a runner.  But something called to her and she started lacing up her trainers.  Several months later she finished that marathon and had the realization that doing hard things was not only possible, but could also propel her to move out of her comfort zone in other ways.  Suzanne feels like she has had a brand new beginning at midlife and now follows her passions wherever they take her - writing, traveling, and discovering herself.  Listen in to Suzanne's perfectly imperfect journey.     Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. Soren Kierkegaard   Bio Suzanne Beaumont has lived in Wake Forest, NC for 25 years, raised three beautiful children there, and has been writing for the past eight years. She writes to simply know herself and explore the world around her. She studied writing with Natalie Goldberg and is currently studying haiku with Clark Strand. As Suzanne reads or listens, phrases will often catch her attention and she'll discover a poem or essay that she didn't know was inside her. And so it goes. She began running in 2006, and stepped way out of her comfort zone when she signed up to run her first marathon with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's team in training (TNT) program. She's since run a half-dozen marathons, a handful of ultra marathons, and too many half-marathons to count, and served as a TNT volunteer coach for ten years. Suzanne recently retired from her long-term career as a software architect, at organizations including Alcatel-Lucent, Research in Motion, Lenovo, and most recently, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina. She writes most days just like she runs most days; these are her practices that keep her grounded and moving forward.

How do we work with the dead? Can calling the dead into our lives offer us more gifts and support? Where do we even begin to think of working with our dead?In this week's not to miss episode, Sarah interviews  author and facilitator Perdita Finn. We discuss: Perdita's story of becoming intimate with the deadMagical tales of what happens when you start to call upon the dead for helpSimple ways to begin a beloved dead veneration practiceWays to think about past lives and access support from our past livesWays to deal with griefThis is a alchemical conversation that will change the way you think about life, death, and what it means to be a creator in a greater web. Perdita Finn is the co-founder, with her husband Clark Strand, of the feral fellowship The Way of the Rose, which inspired their book The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. They are currently at work on their next book together Circles Not Lines: Spiritual Community Beyond Patriarchy. To find out more about her devotion to “ecology not theology” visit wayoftherose.org. Find Perdita here  (here) , follow her on Instagram,  and buy her book here. Catch bonus Moonbeaming episodes and support our Patreon here.Visit our shop.Follow Sarah on Instagram.

Join Carlotta as she shares some of her favorite books that help us tap into the true Mary Line frequency and discover the hidden mysteries around these traditions that have been erased from the history books. Books Included: - Mary Magdalene Revealed by Meggan Watterson -The Gospel of the Beloved Companion by Jehanne de Quillan - Anna, Grandmother of Jesus by Claire Heartsong - The Book of Love by Kathleen McGowan - The Expected One by Kathleen McGowan - The Poet Prince by Kathleen McGowan - The Way of the Essenes by Anne and Daniel Meurois-Givaudan - The Way of the Rose by Perdita Finn and Clark Strand - Womb Awakening by Seren and Azra Bertrand Find Carlotta on Instagram @carlotta_mastrojanni and on her website www.carlottamastrojanni.com Design by Art of Euphoria www.artofeuphoria.com Music by David Mourato www.davidmourato.com

Today we chat with Perdita and Clark about their spiritual journey and how they have learned to live in peace with the climate crisis. Their experiences offer ample insight to those troubled by the state of the world. Connect to Perdita and Strand on FB to learn more about their spiritual and artistic endeavors.

In this new and returning episode after an unexpected year-long sabbatical, Erica talks about inspiring books that have woven their way into her life and encouraged the practice of listening in the still darkness to the dead who support us. Listen, subscribe, and leave a review on iTunes.   Resources Mentioned The Way of the Rose by Perdita Finn and Clark Strand https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/532917/the-way-of-the-rose-by-clark-strand-and-perdita-finn/ Take Back the Magic by Perdita Finn https://takebackthemagic.com Waking Up to the Dark by Clark Strand https://www.monkfishpublishing.com/products-page-2/environmentalism/waking-up-to-the-dark/ The Madonna Secret by Sophie Strand https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Madonna-Secret/Sophie-Strand/9781591434672 The Reluctant Psychic by Susan Saxman https://suzanfionasaxman.com   Stay Connected Erica Thibodeaux, MS, LPC Website: ericathibodeaux.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ancientsoul_modernmind_podcast/   Insight Timer: https://insig.ht/R9RzqgnwBGb   Music Credits: Intro and Outro music: Liberty Kohn, https://instagram.com/libertykohn/ and Erica Thibodeaux   Ancient Soul, Modern Mind Podcast is available on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher and all other podcast listening platforms. May these ancient stories return you to your ancestors, to the land, to the sacred fire, water, and minerals that we are all from.  And may this conversation help you to awaken to your true spirit. 

Perdita Finn is the co-founder, with her husband Clark Strand, of the feral fellowship The Way of the Rose, which inspired their book The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. They are currently at work on their next book together Circles Not Lines: Spiritual Community Beyond Patriarchy.  To find out more about her devotion to “ecology not theology” visit wayoftherose.org In addition to extensive study with Zen masters, priests, spirit workers, and healers, she apprenticed with the psychic Susan Saxman, with whom she wrote The Reluctant Psychic. Perdita Finn now teaches popular workshops on Getting to Know the Dead. Participants are empowered to activate the miracles in their own lives with the help of their ancestors and recover their own intuitive magic. Her book Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World is an intimate journey through her recovery of these lost ways. She speaks widely on how to collaborate with those on the other side, on the urgent necessity of a new romantic animism, and on the sobriety that emerges when we claim the long story of our souls. Her next book is The Body of My Mother. She lives with her family in the moss-filled shadows of the Catskill Mountains. https://takebackthemagic.com The Experiencer Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ My book is out!! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Earth: A Love Story ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠exists as a physical object in the world. Deep forever gratitude to those of you who have purchased the book and left reviews on Amazon. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Our beautiful musical soundscapes are provided by Morgan Jenks. You can support ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠his new album on bandcamp⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, or find out more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠morganjenks.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find me on instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@robin_lassiter_honeyheart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@earth_a_love_story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To join my mailing list, book a 1:1 session with me, or access free resources please visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠honeyheart.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you'd like to support our work, please consider becoming a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patron⁠⁠

“I pray to the dead to help me remember who I am while I'm still alive.” To be in relationship with those who've gone before us is a deeply human way of being. Our ancestors knew that the “departed” never left, and that they answer when called. The way modern Western people conceive of the dead is a deviation that discards millennia of human knowing. Let us pray to the ancestors to help us sober up from civilization, remember what we've always known, and reclaim the long story of the soul. RESOURCES: Perdita's website Take Back the Magic Medicine Stories Patreon (book giveaway & course coupon code) Life Everlasting: The Animal Way of Death by Bernd Heinrich Otherlands: A Journey Through Earth's Extinct Worlds by Thomas Halliday Waking Up to the Dark by Clark Strand My podcast about my mother's passing What I'd Be Without You: My Mother's Life, Death, and Legacy of Love The Madonna Secret, a novel by Sophie Strand Perdita and her husband Clark Strand's website The Way of the Rose Take our fun Which Healing Herb is Your Spirit Medicine? quiz Our website & herbal medicines MythicMedicine.love Mythic Medicine on Instagram Medicine Stories Facebook group Music by Mariee Siou (from her beautiful song Wild Eyes)

Today, we welcome Clark Strand to the show to talk about his book, Waking up to the Dark: The Black Madonna's Gospel for an Age of Extinction and Collapse. Clark has written numerous books and articles, his work has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times and the Washington Post, and he is co-author with previous podcast guest, Perdita Finn, of the book, The Way of the Rose.   In this episode, we go back to the beginning, in more ways than one. We explore the Deep Time of our neolithic ancestors, and even just how distant the world of our ancestors of less than 100 years ago seems, as we discuss the ways in which electric light has shaped our lives and our psyches. We discuss how electrification has led us to the climate crisis we're in today. Waking up to the Dark is an urgent message from an apparition that Clark calls Our Lady of Climate Change about the challenges to come.    Get or gift a copy of Waking Up to the Dark Learn more about the Way of the Rose Fellowship Monthly Tricycle Haiku Challenge Follow Clark on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkstrand/ Perdita Finn's episode of The Numinous Podcast Sophie Strand's episode of The Numinous Podcast *** Learn more about The Spirit of Yuletide Join The Numinous Network Review this podcast! *** {NEW!} Leave a comment or question for me – I may respond in a future episode!

Our addiction to light is emptying our lives of mystery and renewal, having a devastating impact on our health, and is a root cause of larger ecological collapse. In this interview with writer, poet, and co-founder of The Way of the Rose, Clark Strand, we discuss the impacts of an over-lit existence and how the darkness and the divine feminine can help us find our way in these chaotic times. ************* To connect with Clark and his work, visit: https://wayoftherose.org/ To purchase Waking Up to the Dark: The Black Madonna's Gospel in an Age of Extinction and Collapse, visit: https://indiepubs.com/products/waking-up-to-the-dark/ ************** If you enjoyed this episode, please help get it to others by subscribing, rating the show, or sharing it with a friend! You can also pitch in to support the show once or monthly at: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/meganleatherman ************** To join us for the remaining two weeks of Needing More: a 4-week Pilgrimage into Darkness, visit: https://mailchi.mp/awildnewwork.com/needingmore

You're no longer trying to get to where you want to be.  You're Here.   And as long as you know you're Here,  'This' becomes that. It will appear as that.  You will appear as that.  As her, as him, as the one you are destined to be.  It's law. It's Love.  Love is the law. The only law here in this city. I Love you I am you nik  ************************ To claim your free gift, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, screenshot it and send it to me at nikki@curlynikki.com!  Join us on Patreon to support the show, and tune into and participate in live video Q&As with me!  Support the show ************************ "'Grieve Not' is the name of my town.  Pain and fear cannot enter there, free from possessions, free from life's taxes,  free from fear of disease and death.  After much wandering, I am come back home where turns not the wheel of time and change. And my Emperor rules, without a second or third,  in Abadan, filled with Love and Wisdom." - Ravidas  "Enter into joy" - St. Augustine "This is the day the Lord hath made. I rejoice in it. The ground on which I stand is holy ground. I am heir and joint heir with Christ. All the heavenly riches. There is one power, one cause, and I am that. Thank you Father. It is done." -Joel goldsmith  "The rosary that you hold in your hand as you pray is attached to everyone and everything else that is."- The Way of the Rose by Clark Strand and Perdita Finn   

In this episode, Perdita Finn shares her knowledge of empowering individuals to activate their own magic with the help of their ancestors.Together, we talk about connecting with the dead, the battle against matriarchal wisdom, and reclaiming both the power of the rosary and the significance of our relationship with the unknown."Don't think of a soul as an object, as a pearl. Think of a soul as a long, long red thread creating the very fabric of existence woven together with other threads.” — Perdita FinnPerdita Finn is the co-founder, with her husband Clark Strand, of the non-denominational international fellowship The Way of the Rose, which inspired their book The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. In addition to extensive study with Zen masters, priests,  and healers, she apprenticed with the psychic Susan Saxman, with whom she wrote The Reluctant Psychic. Finn now teaches popular workshops on Getting to Know the Dead, in which participants are empowered to activate the magic in their own lives with the help of their ancestors. She is the author of Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World and lives with her family in the moss-filled shadows of the Catskill Mountains.we discuss —Patriarchal frameworks in religious expressionsThe misunderstandings of the “Dark Ages”The origins and prevalence of the witch crazeThe interconnectedness of our past and present livesNature's glorification of diversityThe connection between creativity, spirituality and creationLINKSIf you enjoyed the episode, check out —Ancestral Medicine, Cultural Repair + the Magic of Where you Are w— Daniel Foor, Ph.DYou Deserve Enchantment w—Natalie EslickMentioned in the episode—Learn more about the Water Medicine course + use the code LISTEN for a special discountMore about our guest —Perdita's Facebook & InstagramTake Back the MagicThe Way of the RoseTake Back the Magic, bookWay of the Rose, bookFree Resources —Discover your wild water archetype + upgrade your self care with our free Water Medicine QuizStay Connected —Subscribe to the home—body podcast wherever you get your listens.grace's websitehome—body websiteThis podcast is produced by Softer Sounds. ✨Support the show

Perdita Finn is the co-founder with her husband Clark Strand of the nondenominational international fellowship called The Way of the Rose. Perdita and Clark were guests on the Spirituality+Health Podcast a few years ago to discuss their book The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. Perdita has studied with many spiritual teachers and has apprenticed with the psychic Suzan Saxman, with whom she wrote a book called The Reluctant Psychic. Perdita's new book is Take Back the Magic: Conversations With the Unseen World, included in the 2023 Books We Love feature in our September/October issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Perdita Finn is the co-founder with her husband Clark Strand of the nondenominational international fellowship called The Way of the Rose. Perdita and Clark were guests on the Spirituality+Health Podcast a few years ago to discuss their book The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. Perdita has studied with many spiritual teachers and has apprenticed with the psychic Suzan Saxman, with whom she wrote a book called The Reluctant Psychic. Perdita's new book is Take Back the Magic: Conversations With the Unseen World, included in the 2023 Books We Love feature in our September/October issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Invoking ancestry, magic, and a deep relationship with the Dead, this week's guest Perdita Finn invites listeners into a world of mystery. Perdita's work, including her new book Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World, calls humanity to engage with a faith in the unseen world, a faith in surrender, and a faith in the other side. For Perdita, this faith is not rooted in an otherworldly abstract idea of spirituality, but rather a grounded, embodied experience. As we come to face the existential questions of our time – war, climate change, and disasters of all kinds – Perdita reminds us that we are not alone. We can lean on our ancestors, both human and more-than-human, for strength. As we live into the long story of our souls, what wisdom can we pull from lives beyond this one? Tapping into creativity, resilience and connectedness, life comes after life, comes after life, and the meaning of our cyclical lineage is ever-present.   Perdita Finn is the co-founder, with her husband Clark Strand, of the non-denominational international fellowship The Way of the Rose, which inspired their book The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. In addition to extensive study with Zen masters, priests, and healers, she apprenticed with the psychic Susan Saxman, with whom she wrote The Reluctant Psychic. Finn now teaches popular workshops on Getting to Know the Dead, in which participants are empowered to activate the magic in their own lives with the help of their ancestors. She is the author of Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World and lives with her family in the moss-filled shadows of the Catskill Mountains.For an extended version of this episode please join us on Patreon at patreon.com/forthewildMusic by The New Runes, Left Vessel, Eliza Edens, and Arthur Moon. Visit our website at forthewild.world for the full episode description, references, and action points.Support the show

In this week's episode, I discuss some background information on my journey with the Rosary and give examples of how I use the Rosary as a devotional tool and a tool to aid in spellcasting and manifestation. Here are some previous episodes with relevant background information that I reccomend listening to before this episode if you have not already done so: Perdita Finn (@perditafinn on Instagram) and Clark Strand, authors of Way of the Rose, and I discuss a non-Catholic Rosary devotion and more: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-57-Way-of-the-Rose-with-Perdita-and-Clark-e1esl7l Michael Thérèse McQueen (@saintlytarotmystic on Instagram) and I discuss Mary, the Saints and more: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-58-Folk-Catholic-Witchcraft-with-Michael-Thrse-McQueen-e1etn4a https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-73-Saint-Work-for-Beginners-with-Michael-Thrse-McQueen-e1nfp7s Voga (@vogailumicente on Instagram), co-host of the Red Text Podcast (theredtextpodcast on Instagram) and I, discuss Folk Catholicism and queer identity: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-74-Lost-in-the-Sauce---Navigating-The-Sacred--Profane-with-Witch-Ilumicente-e1ng3jb My episodes on Mary as Lady of the Moon, Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Saint Lucy of Syracuse, respectively: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-70-Devoted-to-Mary-Lady-of-the-Moon-e1lkrhr https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-77-Guadalupe-Coatlicue--the-Enduring-Mother-e1scbde https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-78-St--Lucy-the-Light-bearer-e1scd19 Dr. Strangefellow (@dr.strangefellow on Instagram) and I discuss magical Christianity and his initiatory tradition - the Church of Light and Shadow: https://anchor.fm/magickandthemoon/episodes/Episode-55-Dr--Strangefellow-e1egkph

My guest today is Perdita Finn, co-founder, with her husband Clark Strand, of the non-denominational international fellowship, The Way of the Rose, which inspired their book, The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. Her newest book is called Take Back the Magic:Conversations with the Unseen World. It's part spiritual memoir, part ancestral veneration how-to, part takedown of the patriarchy through correspondence with her deceased father who was a doctor.  I absolutely loved this conversation and could listen to Perdita for hours. I highly recommend you seek out her book, Take Back the Magic, and spend some time communing with your Beloved Dead. Follow Perdita on Instagram Join Perdita's Substack   Referenced in this episode TNP73 Charlene Spretnak on Reclaiming PrePatriarchal Goddesses   Like this episode? I'd love your review!

Perdita Finn is the co-founder, with her husband Clark Strand, of the feral fellowship The Way of the Rose, which inspired their book The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. In addition to study with Zen masters, priests, rabbis, and healers, she apprenticed with the psychic Susan Saxman, with whom she wrote The Reluctant Psychic. Finn now teaches popular workshops on Getting to Know the Dead, in which participants are empowered to activate the magic in their own lives with the help of their ancestors. She is the author of Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World. She lives with her family in the moss-filled shadows of the Catskill Mountains.

In this episode, Kimberly and Perdita discuss Perdita's latest book “Take Back the Magic,” which was inspired by the death of her father, their ambivalent relationship, and ongoing relationship to him now that he's passed. Perdita shares her experience of communicating with the dead for over thirty years and guides us in how we can do the same. They also discuss the history behind why we fear the dead and the suppression of communicating with the dead by organized religion. She shares how the dead are connected and long for the erotic and how we can return to the inner wisdom and rituals of ancestors that pre-date religion and political systems. She describes the crucial role of the this communication with dead to her key relationships with the living: as a mother, wife, and community member.   Bio Perdita Finn is the co-founder, with her husband Clark Strand, of the non-denominational international fellowship The Way of the Rose, which inspired their book "The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary." For many years she supported her family writing books for children and educators like the "Time Flyers" series for Scholastic Books, "My Little Pony," and many others. She has been a ghostwriter, a book doctor, a copy editor and a writing teacher, but these days she is happy to be working primarily on her own books. She has a lively substack, "Take Back the Magic," where readers can get sneak peeks into what she's working on right now. Finn now teaches popular workshops on Collaborating with the Other Side, in which participants are empowered to activate the magic in their own lives with the help of their ancestors. She is the author of "Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World" and lives with her family in the moss-filled shadows of the Catskill Mountains.   What She Shares: –Writing “Take Back the Magic” –Why we fear the dead  –Cycles of life, death, and rebirth –How to commune with the dead  –Eros and the dead   What You'll Hear: –Darkness and dark matter as origin of life –Circles of entanglement and belonging –Use of letters in “Take Back the Magic” –Relationship with father and his death –Cultural fears of the dead –Long history of suppression of speaking with dead –Understanding how dead communicate –Alchemizing experiences with past monsters –Finding safety of ancestors –Starting small with communication –Assigning worries to those on the other side –Honoring the dead –Perdita and husband's spiritual backgrounds –Spiritual experiences through birth –Spiritual community outside of empire –History of rosary –Erotic nature of the dead –Experiencing eternal return of dead and living –Trusting the long story of your soul –Everything dies and everything is reborn –Not every prayer is answered in every lifetime –What is the prayer we would carry with us beyond this lifetime? –We are all each others' mothers   Resources Website: wayoftherose.org takebackthemagic.com IG: @perditafinn   

Co-Creator of The Archetypal Podcast, Julienne Givot, returns for this very special podcast and interview with Perdita Finn! Perdita, Julienne and Cyndera discuss the deep meaning and magic inherent in having a daily connection with ancestors, and all friends, beyond the grave. Perdita Finn's father, a doctor, used to arrive home in the middle of the night and find his three-year-old daughter sitting in the dark in front of a broken figurine from some lost Nativity scene of the Virgin Mary. Not only was their family not religious but Perdita would not even see the inside of a church for another decade. Perdita didn't remember this...and her father would not tell her this story until just before his death. It took her almost a half century to uncover her childhood devotion and to begin to make sense of it. A longtime Zen student, she decided she'd had enough of priests and lineages and fundraising campaigns soon after the birth of her children. She preferred to be out in the woods with her kids and caring for various wild animals they discovered that needed help. Once they rehabilitated 16 baby possums together. A pet goose marched up and down the long driveway to their house in the Catskills. In 2011 in the events described in The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary her life changed forever. Rediscovering her devotion to the Lady freed her own voice at last. She is the co-founder with her husband Clark Strand of The Way of the Rose, an eco-feminist rosary fellowship dedicated to the rights of the earth and the rights of women. More of her writing can be found at wayoftherose.org *This description contains content from Perdita Finn's bio featured on Amazon. *Julienne Givot's amazing Ancestor Hoops are available in her Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreeRangePriestess You can access the video of this interview by subscribing to archetypalstories.substack.com!  

Have you ever wondered if you could heal a relationship with someone AFTER they die? Or if you can connect with your loved ones who have crossed over? According to this week's guest, Perdita Finn, author of Take Back the Magic – Conversations with the Unseen World, the answer is absolutely! Last week I shared my review of this miraculous book, and this week we have the honor of speaking with Perdita Finn and hearing her amazing story of healing her relationship with her late father. If you've been listening to the podcast for a while, you know that this is Perdita's fourth appearance, and for good reason. I truly believe her work with helping us connect with our ancestors and deceased loved ones is crucial at this time on the planet. If you are new to her work, let me introduce you: Perdita Finn is the co-founder, with her husband Clark Strand, of the non-denominational international fellowship The Way of the Rose, which inspired their book The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. In addition to extensive study with Zen masters, priests, rabbis, shamans, and healers, she apprenticed with the psychic Susan Saxman, with whom she wrote The Reluctant Psychic. Finn now teaches popular workshops on Getting to Know the Dead, in which participants are empowered to activate the magic in their own lives with the help of their ancestors. She lives with her family in the moss-filled shadows of the Catskill Mountains. In this episode, Perdita will share the miraculous story of how she first discovered that her dead father was not only able to help her, but EAGER to do so. She also shares how a spirit from the other side protected her son in a dramatic way, and the sweet reason WHY. I will also share the miraculous story of the day I received this book, and how it helped me deal with a family loss. I highly recommend you connect with Perdita and check out her upcoming classes and events at https://takebackthemagic.com/.   Key Learnings: Perdita's father was a doctor who was overworked and cranky most of the time. They did not have a good relationship, and after his death, she discovered that he completely disinherited his three children. Not concerned about the money, it was the complete lack of acknowledgement of her as his daughter, that he cared for her in the slightest way that hurt so much. Imagine her surprise when a psychic told her her father wanted to help her! Life is not linear, and we have all the time in the world. What if you believed that? The dead see life from a much broader perspective than we do, and have access to resources that we cannot even imagine.  A simple way to invite your ancestors and loved ones into your life is to create an ancestor altar. When you make room for the dead in your home and life, they will show up and make miracles with you.    “Our ancestors are standing by to help us overcome obstacles, seize opportunities, and make the impossible possible. They long to be involved with us again, and they have resources we cannot imagine.” Perdita Finn Click Here to purchase Take Back the Magic by Perdita Finn Click here to learn about Perdita's upcoming classes If you love the image on the wall behind me of Mother Mary Blessing the World, you can order your own museum quality copy at www.deepaliu.com  

You're in for a treat in this episode. At least it was a treat for me to have a conversation with Clark Strand. Clark is a former Zen monk, author, Haiku teacher, and communicator of all things spiritual and religious. He has studied and actually practiced within many, many spiritual and religious traditions so he speaks from actual experience. The focus of today's conversation is on his book, Waking the Buddha: How The Most Dynamic and Empowering Buddhist Movement in History is Changing Our Concept of Religion, but Clark is also the author of Seeds From a Birch Tree: Writing Haiku and the Spiritual Journey, Now Is the Hour of Her Return: Poems In Praise of the Divine Mother Kali, co-author, with Perdita Finn, of The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary, and many other books on poetry, spirituality, and ecology. He is the co-founder of an international, non-sectarian rosary fellowship with members across the world. I invited him on the podcast to talk about Nichiren Buddhism, Soka Gakkai, and chanting, in general. It is a subject I haven't covered on this podcast and the timing was sparked by the recent passing of Tina Turner who was a very public Soka Gakkai practitioner. Although the focus of the conversation began with the Soka Gakkai, it became a fascinating journey to many other areas, due to Clark's wide reach and his spiritual depth. Among many other things, we talked about the folk traditions within all religions. Or, as Clark said, "there is always a religion within a religion." … About how the Soka Gakkai became virtually the only ethnically and  racially diverse Buddhist organization religion in the world… About why Clark states that spirituality needs to be about "ecology not theology" and that the reason the thread that runs through his spiritual experience IS ecology and the folk traditions… And, for fellow Pure Land and Shin practitioners, about how the Pure Land tradition is the only tradition deeply grounded in ecology… About Haiku… About the divine feminine, the Divine Mother, and the rosary as a spiritual and NOT a religious practice … and is, essentially, a tantric mantra practice… About the 12-Steps program… About chanting and how it gives voice to one's intentions, dreams, or hopes … and is the most ancient form of spiritual practice… Listen and enjoy the journey... Learn more about Clark: https://wayoftherose.org/   https://tricycle.org/author/clarkstrand/   Buy the books: Waking the Buddha: How the Most Dynamic and Empowering Buddhist Movement in History Is Changing Our Concept of Religion   Seeds from a Birch Tree: Writing Haiku and the Spiritual Journey: 25th Anniversary Edition: Revised & Expanded   The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkstrand/   https://www.instagram.com/way_of_the_rose/     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/clarkstrand/       Become a patron to support this podcast and get special member benefits, including a membership community and virtual sangha:https://www.patreon.com/EverydayBuddhism   If this podcast has helped you understand Buddhism or help in your everyday life, consider making a one-time donation here: https://donorbox.org/podcast-donations   Support the podcast through the affiliate link to buy the book, Everyday Buddhism: Real-Life Buddhist Teachings & Practices for Real Change: Buy the book, Everyday Buddhism

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How can we connect to the dead? What lessons can be learned from simply listening to those that have gone before us and the plants and animals that surround us? They all hold so much wisdom, perspective, and lessons that we need to know. In today's episode I welcome Perdita Finn. She's an author and a teacher. She's a visionary. Join us as we take this opportunity to slow down, reset, and dive into the power of the dead. Perdita honors us with her message of mothering, connection, and love. Her words are powerful and you won't want to miss it.    We're discussing:  Perdita's creation story, the influence of her mother, and when her connection with the dead began The lesson on transformation and climate change that Perdita is learning now The words Perdita is working to redefine Why we don't have to feel lonely: Perdita's powerful perspective on being alone What Perdita wants you to know most about the dead And so much more…   Learn more about Perdita's courses: https://wayoftherose.org/take-back-the-magic-workshops-with-perdita-finn/   Check out Perdita's Books: The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary  by Clark Strand and Perdita Finn The Reluctant Psychic: A Memoir by Susan Saxman with Perdita Finn Take Back the Magic: Getting to Know the Dead (coming fall 2023)   Other Books Mentioned:  Life Everlasting: The Animal Way of Death by Bernd Heinrich Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World by Tyson Yunkaporta Otherlands by Thomas Halliday   Become a patron of Walking With our Shadow today. Get access to exclusive content and experiences here: https://www.patreon.com/WalkingWithourShadow   Connect with me: Website: www.thepathofix.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepathofix/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/thepathofix Courses and Monthly Circles: https://www.thepathofix.com/offerings   Learn more about Cuatro Manos y Cinco Volcanes Farms & our cacao here: https://www.cuatromanosycincovolcanesfarms.com/4manos   Take the FREE Rainbow Warrior quiz here: https://bit.ly/RAINBOWQUIZ  

What if the departed, those we once held dear and even strangers from generations past, are still with us, not only waiting to comfort us, but eager to collaborate with us on creating miracles in our lives. Perdita Finn author of one of my favorite books The Way of the Rose, is here to talk to me about her new book Take Back The Magic, about the wisdom our ancient ancestors embraced, a wisdom that has been suppressed for millennia by religious authorities who wanted to mediate our interactions with the other side in order to retain power over us. Reclaiming our direct intimacy with these relationships can give us unshakeable confidence, empowered intuition, a liberated imagination, and the ability to make miracles happen in the world around us. In this context, miracles are not supernatural feats, but natural, organic occurrences available to everyone. They're simple yet profound moments of connection, of feeling supported, loved, and understood in ways we seldom experience in our day-to-day lives. In this eye-opening episode you'll hear about how profound healing awaits you when you reconnect with your ancestors, allowing you to tap into a sense of belonging and an understanding that comes from recognizing that you are part of a continuum — a cycle of life and death that has neither beginning nor end but is an eternal dance. In this episode: * Rediscovery of ancestral wisdom * Impact of fear and its tactical usage in control * The regular occurrence of miracles and revisiting what that means * Death, forgiveness, and continuation of relationships beyond death * The detrimental effect of domestication on civilization * Navigating trauma and initiating healing with our ancestors' help * Overcoming fear of hauntings and realigning perspectives on manifestations of the dead ps: Join Perdita on Wednesday, July 12, when she'll help you open to the realization thatyou are spirit,you're surrounded by the spirits of your ancestors, and that both the living and the dead are here to work together to create miracles. Find out that the dead are ready and waiting to help you on your healing journey Understand that miracles are organic, natural, and accessible to everyone See that you are never alone — no one dies alone and no one lives alone because the dead are a constant presence in our lives Unearth and*reclaim the suppressed wisdom of your ancestors Recognize that seeds and miracles alike grow in the dark, so there's no need to fear either the dead or the darkness You can register here (https://shiftnetwork.infusionsoft.com/go/rcdp/a25841) for Reclaim Your Connection With the Departed: Discover How to Collaborate With Those on the Other Side to Make Miracles in Your Life: Perdita Finn is the co-founder, with her husband Clark Strand, of the non-denominational international fellowship The Way of the Rose, which inspired their book The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. In addition to extensive study with Zen masters, priests, rabbis, shamans, and healers, Finn apprenticed with the psychic Susan Saxman, with whom she wrote The Reluctant Psychic. Her upcoming book, Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World is available in Fall 2023 from Running Press. Finn now teaches popular workshops on Getting to Know the Dead, in which participants are empowered to activate the magic in their own lives with the help of their ancestors. She lives with her family in the moss-filled shadowsof the Catskill Mountains. Special Guest: Perdita Finn.

Want to get to know the Dead?Sometimes the Universe delivers ... like with tonight's episode.  Former work colleague and friend Tricia Wilson connected me with author and teacher Perdita Finn to talk about her newest book, Take Back the Magic: Conversations with the Unseen World.And once again, as happens on occasion with this show, the Dead wanted to participate in this dialog as it appears that a few EVPs bled through on Perdita's audio track. I shared a few so take a listen and you be the judge.Perdita Finn is the co-founder, with her husband Clark Strand, of the non-denominational international fellowship The Way of the Rose, which inspired their book The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. In addition to extensive study with Zen masters, priests, rabbis, shamans, and healers, she apprenticed with the psychic Susan Saxman, with whom she wrote The Reluctant Psychic. Finn now teaches popular workshops on Getting to Know the Dead, in which participants are empowered to activate the magic in their own lives with the help of their ancestors. She lives with her family in the moss-filled shadows of the Catskill Mountains.Her website is wayoftherose.org.Swear beep sound effect courtesy of Zapsplat.com.Awakening Together, Relaxing into Happiness with William Cooper, M.Th., LPCExperience Awakening....Relaxing into your Being and, therefore, Happiness. William has...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Miss Guided Astrology - Rising Sign HoroscopeA weekly horoscope tailored to your rising sign. Find yours at MissGuidedAstrology.com Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showSUPPORT THE PODCAST FOLLOW/SUBSCRIBE/REVIEW...On our website at afraidofnothingpodcast.com.BUY ME A COFFEE...Your gracious donation here (https://www.afraidofnothingpodcast.com/support/) will be shouted out in an upcoming episode.WATCH… VIMEO ON DEMAND: Rent the Afraid of Nothing documentary here: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/aondoc. TUBI: watch for free with ads on tubitv.com.

Clark Strand is the author of Seeds From a Birch Tree: Writing Haiku and the Spiritual Journey and Now Is the Hour of Her Return: Poems In Praise of the Divine Mother Kali. He is the co-founder of an international, non-sectarian rosary fellowship dedicated to sharing the messages of Our Lady and the co-author, with Perdita Finn, of The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. For more information, visit wayoftherose.org. Find out more about Spirituality and Health magazine

Clark Strand is the author of Seeds From a Birch Tree: Writing Haiku and the Spiritual Journey and Now Is the Hour of Her Return: Poems In Praise of the Divine Mother Kali. He is the co-founder of an international, non-sectarian rosary fellowship dedicated to sharing the messages of Our Lady and the co-author, with Perdita Finn, of The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary. For more information, visit wayoftherose.org. His essay “Wake Up to the Dark” is featured in the January/February 2023 issue of Spirituality + Health. In this episode, Clark and Rabbi Rami talk about harmful technology, evolutionary sleep patterns, and the Divine Feminine.

In this episode: - Spirituality vs Religion- Meeting Our Lady- The Hour of God- Rosary is for Everyone- Guest Clark StrandClark Strand is an author and lecturer on spirituality and religion. A former Zen Buddhist monk, Clark has been studying the world's religions for more than 30 years and has written numerous books and papers on the subject.Clark is the former senior editor at Tricycle: The Buddhist Review and his writing has appeared in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Washington Post. With his wife, Perdita Finn, Clark is also the author of The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary and the co-founder of an international, non-sectarian rosary fellowship.To learn more about Clark Strand and his work, please visit https://wayoftherose.org. Please call in with your question next week. Thursdays at 8pm ET, 7pm CT, 5pm PT. (667) 770-1476 Access Code: 483620# And, please leave a five-star review and subscribe so you can hear all the new episodes. http://www.ratethispodcast.com/julie Join Julie for a Zoom “Woo-Woo” Party at Ask Julie Ryan LIVE on the 4th Tuesday of the month. Get your ticket at http://www.askjulieryan.com/live. For more information go to http://www.askjulieryan.com

One of the most radical things that Perdita and Clark ask their fellowship is this: “What do you want? What is your heart's desire?”. Culture, society, and religion tells us what we want and should want. But the lady, the Mother, has planted seeds in each of our hearts and those seeds are particular to each one of our souls. By knowing what those seeds are, we can begin to help them grow through prayer. For Clark and Perdita, the rosary is about reclaiming the miraculous and the miraculous world is the real world that's hidden behind our reality. Behind the corporate façade that we live in, people pray for love, intimacy, connection, healing, joy; meaningful, miraculous things that are much more real than we think.   Clark Strand and Perdita Finn are authors of “The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary”. They are the co-founders of The Way of the Rose, an inclusive fellowship of rosary friends dedicated to the Earth and to the Lady. Strand is an author of numerous books and articles on spiritual practices. Finn is a children's book author and former high school teacher. They live with their family in the Catskill Mountains.   What we discuss: 01:08 – Introducing Clark Strand and Perdita Finn 04:53 – Spiritual Seeking and the Discovery of the Rosary 17:28 – History of Mother Mary and New Age Representation of the Mother 27:50 – The Magic of Prayer 32:27 – Femininity in Masculine Society and Religion 38:18 – Apparitions and Encounters of the Holy Mother 56:06 – The Womb and the Tomb and Praying Through the Rosary 01:13:43 – Vision as Earth Stewards 01:20:15 – Clark and Perdita in Behalf of the Great Mother   Learn more from Perdita and Clark: https://www.wayoftherose.orghttps://www.facebook.com/groups/wayoftherose   Go to Goddesswell.co for a buy one get one free discount! Use code SISTERHOOD at checkout!   Global Sisterhoods Launch Video: https://youtu.be/R9E9W7ECa84 To learn more about Global Sisterhood, go to www.globalsisterhood.org To join a virtual circle with us, go to http://www.globalsisterhood.org/virtual-circles   To follow us on Instagram, @theglobalsisterhood @laurenelizabethwalsh @shainaconners  

Clark Strand is an American author and lecturer on spirituality and religion.  He is a former Zen Buddhist monk and was the first Senior Editor of Tricycle:  The Buddhist Review.  He is also the author of many books including The Way of the Rose: The Radical Path of the Divine Feminine Hidden in the Rosary and Seeds of a Birch Tree:  Writing Haiku and the Spiritual Journey In this episode, Eric and Clark discuss a few of his books in addition to his exploration of the many spiritual traditions. But wait, there's more! The episode is not quite over!! We continue the conversation and you can access this exclusive content right in your podcast player feed. Head over to our Patreon page and pledge to donate just $10 a month. It's that simple and we'll give you good stuff as a thank you! Clark Strand and I Discuss Haiku and Other Creative Spiritual Practices and … His book, Waking Up to the Dark:  The Black Madonna's Gospel for an Age of Extinction and Collapse His exploration of many spiritual traditions Self power and other power The circular notion of spiritual life rather than linear notion of progress How a bead/rosary practice represents the circular nature of spirituality The “hour of God” or “hour of the wolf” when awake in the night Haiku and the tradition and forms of this type of poetry Translation of haiku is “playful verse” How profound meanings can come through from this playful art from Clark Strand links: Clark's Website Instagram By purchasing products and/or services from our sponsors, you are helping to support The One You Feed and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you! If you enjoyed this conversation with Clark Strand, check out these other episodes: The Divine Feminine with Mirabai Starr Being Heart-Minded with Sarah BlondinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.