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Eva Liao is a spiritual growth coach who helps women who struggle with anxiety, self-doubt, fear and overwhelm feel confident, calm and connected through practical spiritual exploration. She believed strongly in meditation and how meditation is vital for your growth and evolution. In this Episode: Some childhood trauma – spent time alone, alcoholic mother, growing up insecure and anxiousHad a “fun” life but didn’t feel fulfilled, had no connection to herself or something greater than herselfHer Saturn return pushed her hard into the direction that she needed to go inRealized that she can change her mindset Read Return to Love and that changed her lifeStarted physically taking care of her body – naturally all in, her healing wasn’t linear Meditation – how it changed her life and why it’s not so natural for usHow meditation doesn’t have to be so hard – you can make it your ownFinding balance in self-development and self-care – not over doing in to where it’s “should”How she defines self-loveBeing human, and having the human experience – be who you are - less suffering when you accept that we are humanChange the relationship with discomfort – it’s an opportunity to grow fromBuilding trust for yourself – we are reliant on other – a societal programming Connecting psychology and spirituality Resources IG: Badbitchliving Facebook group: Hello Universe Podcast Community Website: www.evaliao.comwww.dareyoutomovepodcast.comIG: daretoyoutomove_podcast_

What does it mean to talk to our kids about race? What does it mean to engage in conversations of justice, race and privilege, in the context of diversity? How do we approach these conversations with our kids even when it's hard? What if we don't know what to say? On Episode 105, we interview Cara Meredith about talking to your kids about racism and racial justice.  In This Episode, You Will Hear About: How to talk about racism with your children and teens, even if you don't know what to say The importance of diverse children's literature in your home Resources to help you and your children continue to learn and talk about racism  Resources Mentioned During the Episode: Some of Cara Meredith's recommendations for diverse children's literature (including books for tweens and younger teens): God's Dream by Desmond Tutu God's Very Good Idea by Trillia Newbell The World Is Awake by Linsey Davis Listening With My Heart by Gabi Garcia A full list of Cara's recommended diverse children's literature A full list of Cara's diverse children's literature Recommended Reading List   Pick up a copy of Cara Meredith's book, The Color of Life: A Journey Toward Love and Racial Justice  Resources to learn more about racism (for older teens and adults) Be The Bridge: Pursuing God's Heart for Racial Reconciliation by Latasha Morrison  The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby I'm Still Here by Austin Channing Brown  Just Mercy by Byan Stevenson The study that Cara mentions about how children as young as 6 months old can distinguish someone of a different race Prophetic Lament: A Call For Justice In Troubled Times by Soong Chen-Ra Quotes and Tweets: Children are not colorblind. @caramac54 When talking to your kids about racism, start where you are at. If something is on the news, talk about it. @caramac54 I fight for racial justice because systemic racism toward back and brown lives still exists. But my marching is for a justice and a wholeness and peace that are also mine. When I allow redemption to take hold of me, I can't help but want this redemption for everyone. @caramac54 We had to learn how to hold the oppressor and honor the oppressed, for love can redeem everything, including both the oppressor and the oppressed. We had to enter the fullness of lament. @caramac54 It's a matter of mothers and fathers everywhere, of flesh and blood, of adoption and circumstance, embracing each and every one of our children. @caramac54 No longer do we ignore the suffering and pain and death of others, but with compassion as our only sword, we listen and we enter in to heartache. @caramac54 Fighting for justice isn't something we do for others, but it' something we do for ourselves. @caramac54   Subscribe and Connect With Us: Apple Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Google Podcasts Google Play Instagram - @imbetweenshow Twitter - @imbetweenshow Facebook - @imbetweenshow Pinterest - @imbetweenshow YouTube - @imbetweenpodcast And don't forget to subscribe to our podcast, so that you will never miss an episode! _________________________________________________________________ Meet Cara Meredith: Cara Meredith is a writer and speaker whose work has appeared in numerous publications, including Christianity Today, iBelieve, and For Every Mom. A former high school English teacher and outreach ministry director, she holds a Master of Theology from Fuller Seminary. She lives in the San Fransisco Bay Area with her husband and two sons Connect on Facebook and Instagram @CaraMeredithWrites and at CaraMeredith.com

Today JJ shares her amazing tips on dialing down inflammation, mostly by choosing high-quality foods and supplements. Reducing inflammation is important not only for feeling better, but also for helping with weight loss and being more healthy overall. Inflammation contributes to many different health concerns, so lowering inflammation in your body is key to looking and feeling your best. Listen to this super important podcast for simple ways to decrease inflammation today.     Main Points From Today’s Episode Some inflammation is necessary for healing. But the problem occurs when inflammation becomes chronic. These 10 tips can help you reduce inflammation. Most of them are simple diet swaps that can make a huge difference. Reducing inflammation can help you lose weight. It can also contribute to better health overall.   Episode Play-By-Play [2:46] Is all inflammation bad inflammation?  [3:00] Benefits and downsides of an inflammatory response [3:56] Specific foods that can increase inflammation in the body [4:10] What too much inflammation contributes to [5:00] First tip - healthy fats [6:30] Check your animal fats, quality is vital [8:30] Second tip - do an oil change [9:30] Third tip - shake it up [10:30] Fourth tip - know which to choose and which to lose when it comes to this [11:30] To set yourself up to win, don’t quit cold turkey. Switch out inflammatory foods. [12:45] Fifth tip - say no to GMOs, here’s why [13:15] Eat from your local farmers market. [13:43] Sixth tip - figure out your food intolerances [16:03] Seventh tip - what does a good night’s sleep have to do with this? [17:24] Eighth tip - customize your own solution to this problem [18:50] Tenth tip - supplement   Action Steps Don’t get overwhelmed! Look at the tips, find one thing you’re not doing yet, and add it to your day. Use a diet journal.     Mentioned in this episode: Subscribe to Reignite Wellness with JJ Virgin Become part of JJ’s community JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube The Sugar Impact Diet Myth Busting: Why Vegetable Oil Is a Toxic Choice (discusses which oils to choose and which to lose) Sugar Burner quiz JJ Virgin All in One Protein Shakes Whole Foods Sleep Candy Sleep, the Missing Link podcast episode Sleep blogs Ziva meditation with Emily Fletcher Tapping Solution with Nick Ortner Stress Techniques blog Omega Ultra supplement Curcumin Chews supplement

Welcome to another Q&A episode! This time, I answer your questions around fertility and share some tips on how you can address it by making some changes in your diet. I also talk about what you can do to heal from SIBO and how to get back on track after falling off the diet wagon. You can find all the info and links about this episode at https://holisticwellness.ca/episode77 Topics Discussed in this Episode: Some interesting stats around infertility How to change your diet to address infertility SIBO: What is it, how to find out if you have it, and how to go about testing it Strategies to eliminate SIBO How to get back on track after falling off the diet wagon Key Takeaways: Infertility is the inability to get pregnant after at least 12 consecutive months of unprotected sex. Some interesting stats regarding infertility:  7.5 million women aged 15 to 44 have impaired ability to get pregnant or carry a baby to term, and 6.9 million women aged 15 to 44 have used infertility services. 10% to 15% of couples in the US are infertile, and up to 13% of female infertility is caused by cigarette smoking. Irregular or abnormal ovulation accounts for approximately 25% of all female infertility problems. Chlamydia causes about 4 million to 5 million infections annually in the US, and if that’s left untreated, it can cause infertility. About one-third of couples in which the woman is older than 35 years have fertility problems. When you have excess weight, it can increase inflammation in the body, and that can cause issues with implantation, especially if you’re doing IVF. If you’re experiencing gas or bloating regularly or you’re dealing with a lot of IBS symptoms, there’s a strong likelihood that you have SIBO. Action Steps: If you’re having issues with infertility, find a support network and a community of women that you can connect with, and know that everybody’s journey is different. Choose to eat organic as much as you possibly can. Eat foods rich in omega-3s, which can help reduce inflammation and promote fertilization and implantation. Eat foods rich in vitamin E and vitamin C, as well as foods rich in folate. Eat lots of cruciferous vegetables and foods rich in zinc. Avoid high-processed foods and be conscious of your consumption of grains, sugar, alcohol, and caffeine. Get a clear picture of your fertility by testing your hormones and your thyroid.   Samantha said: “Recognize that no one person’s journey is going to be the same. Everybody’s journey is different and what one woman experiences is going to be different from yours or how their treatment went will be different from yours.” “More than anything, what I want for women is to just eat ridiculously healthy, good food and food that’s going to support their health and their hormones and their vitality and allow them to live a more powerful, happy, joyful life.”   Thanks for listening!   Important Announcements: My podcast has been nominated for Podcast of the Year!!! If you tune in with me each week and you're loving all the content we share, I would so appreciate your vote :) You can VOTE HERE!  Connect with me over on Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie. It would also mean so much if you would leave us a rating or a review over on iTunes or Spotify or Stitcher, or whichever platform you’re listening to us on. Take a screenshot of your review and email it over to us, and get our FREE 3-Day Hormone Balancing Meal Plan.   Podcast episodes mentioned that you shouldn’t miss: Episode 64: 12 Best Foods and Herbs to Boost Fertility and Support Hormonal Health Episode 25: Optimizing Your Menstrual Cycle, Understanding Cervical Mucus & The Impact of Toxic Makeup Episode 48: What Is SIBO & How to Heal It Episode 76: How to Combat Night Time Snacking + Weight Loss Strategies That Go Beyond the Food   Where you can find me: Samantha’s Facebook Samantha’s Instagram Samantha’s Website Samantha’s Twitter Healthy Hormones for Women Podcast Private Community on Facebook   How you can work with me: 6-Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive Healing & Dealing with Hashi’s

In this Episode: Some of us live in the past, some live in the future. Living in the present is the sweet spot if, you set yourself up for success. Learn the 3 steps to living your future self, TODAY! Question: Do you have a question you want answered in a future podcast? Go to AchieveResultsNow.com to submit. ARN Suggested Reading: https://www.achieveresultsnow.com/readers-are-leaders Connect with Us: Get access to some of the great resources that we use at: www.AchieveResultsNow.com/success-store www.AchieveResultsNow.com www.facebook.com/achieveresultsnow www.twitter.com/nowachieve Thank you for listening to the Achieve Results NOW! Podcast.  The podcast that gives you immediate actions you can take to start seeing life shifting results now!

Sleep is the single most important thing you can do for your health, and JJ's here to explain why! Listen to find out what counts as a good night's sleep and why you need it, as well as the negative effects that can occur from a lack of sleep like weight gain, cravings, and imbalances in your hormones and blood sugar levels. JJ also shares her top tips to help you get your z's, including how to set your bedroom up for optimal sleep and easy ways to create a calming routine at night. Getting enough quality sleep can be a game-changer – find out from JJ how to make it happen!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get JJ’s free Sleep Tips Worksheet and other fun resources by going to JJVirgin.com/sleeppodcast.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Some of the latest research shows that if you’re getting 6 hours of sleep per night or less, you’re at an increased risk of heart disease. JJ recommends getting 8-9 hours of quality sleep every night. Getting enough sleep is key to weight loss. A recent study showed that participants were able to lose weight just by changing their sleep habits. Creating a power-down hour at night can help prepare your body for bedtime. That includes turning down the lights and shutting off electronic devices.   Episode Play-By-Play [2:45] The negative effects of not getting enough sleep  [3:48] Sleep and the normal circadian rhythm [4:14] What counts as a good night’s sleep? [5:07] The link between sleep and weight loss [5:33] How a lack of sleep can wreak havoc on your weight and your health [7:10] The first step to getting the sleep you need [9:09] It’s key to eat a hormone-balancing dinner about 3-4 hours before bed. [10:38] Create a power-down hour [11:47] Taking an Epsom salts bath with magnesium and lavender is a great way to relax before bedtime. [12:08] How to set your bedroom up for sleep [14:01] What to wear to sleep [14:37] Sleep Candy can help you fall asleep and stay asleep at night.  [16:07] It’s scary, but true: sugar is hiding everywhere! Find out which sugars to choose and which to lose in the Sugar Impact Diet.   [17:13] Listener’s review on iTunes [18:30] JJ wants to hear from you! She could choose your question for her next podcast episode.   Mentioned in this episode: Dry Farm Wines 7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge Sugar Impact Diet True Dark Glasses Samina beds Sleep Candy The Virgin Diet JJvirgin.com JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube

Routines. When we are following them, life is good. Right now our life is chaos and we are making it worse because we have not routines. In this episode, we discuss some of the causes for this, the areas of our life most needing a routine, and our solutions and some new routine ideas. Music “Sunny” by Bensound.com. What We Talked About in this Episode: Some causes for our lack of routines We are still processing being pregnant We recently moved (see above) Ashley also moved offices The areas of our life needing new routines and our solutions   Commuting Looking an entire week out Leave earlier Our business, Bashley Collaborative Utilizing the extra time in the car for planning Ultimately, we need to improve communication as we settle into our new place and new news!

In this Episode:Some people move on…Especially us! It’s the final episode of season one! Listen in as we recap the thrilling conclusion to a lackluster four-parter, discuss the whiplash of a writer’s room realizing that this was their last chance to do something meaningful, and end the series with a shocking diatribe on the limits of forgiveness.Then, in a touching farewell to our Card of the Week segment, we get yoked.This week’s recommendations:Jimmy: Go watch the other Endgame!Tyler: Tell your friends about the podcast! Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!You can get in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram @yampod, email us at youactivatedmypodcast@gmail.com, and leave us a review on iTunes!

On this episode, we’re covering topics about life as an entrepreneur and we invited our copywriter & content creator friend, Kaitlyn Luckow two join us for a cocktail and conversation. As always, if you’d like your questions answered on the show, please email me at housefurhappyhour@gmail.comWhat You’ll Learn From this Episode:Some of our favorite books, podcasts, and tools that have helped grow our businessThe greatest & not so great aspects of being an entrepreneurPersonality traits of ours that we attribute to our success as an entrepreneurIgnoring judgement from othersOur "what we wished we would have known" when we started are businessesEnjoy The Show?Please leave us a review on iTunes. Or, join the conversation by leaving a comment below!

Sleep is the single most important thing you can do for your health, and JJ's here to explain why! Listen to find out what counts as a good night's sleep and why you need it, as well as the negative effects that can occur from a lack of sleep like weight gain, cravings, and imbalances in your hormones and blood sugar levels. JJ also shares her top tips to help you get your z's, including how to set your bedroom up for optimal sleep and easy ways to create a calming routine at night. Getting enough quality sleep can be a game-changer – find out from JJ how to make it happen!   Freebies From Today’s Episode Get JJ’s free Sleep Tips Worksheet and other fun resources by going to JJVirgin.com/sleeppodcast.   Main Points From Today’s Episode Some of the latest research shows that if you’re getting 6 hours of sleep per night or less, you’re at an increased risk of heart disease. JJ recommends getting 8-9 hours of quality sleep every night. Getting enough sleep is key to weight loss. A recent study showed that participants were able to lose weight just by changing their sleep habits. Creating a power-down hour at night can help prepare your body for bedtime. That includes turning down the lights and shutting off electronic devices.   Episode Play-By-Play [2:45] The negative effects of not getting enough sleep  [3:48] Sleep and the normal circadian rhythm [4:14] What counts as a good night’s sleep? [5:07] The link between sleep and weight loss [5:33] How a lack of sleep can wreak havoc on your weight and your health [7:10] The first step to getting the sleep you need [9:09] It’s key to eat a hormone-balancing dinner about 3-4 hours before bed. [10:38] Create a power-down hour [11:47] Taking an Epsom salts bath with magnesium and lavender is a great way to relax before bedtime. [12:08] How to set your bedroom up for sleep [14:01] What to wear to sleep [14:37] Sleep Candy can help you fall asleep and stay asleep at night.  [16:07] It’s scary, but true: sugar is hiding everywhere! Find out which sugars to choose and which to lose in the Sugar Impact Diet.   [17:13] Listener’s review on iTunes [18:30] JJ wants to hear from you! She could choose your question for her next podcast episode.   Mentioned in this episode: Dry Farm Wines 7-Day Stop, Drop & Swap Challenge Sugar Impact Diet True Dark Glasses Samina beds Sleep Candy The Virgin Diet Jjvirgin.com JJ Virgin Official Facebook page JJ Virgin on Instagram JJ Virgin on YouTube

Are you frustrated and fed up with struggling with unresolved hormonal health issues? Today, we dive into all things hormones with a certified naturopath, Dr. Naomi Judge, who is well-known in Australia for helping women connect the dots between their health, happiness, and hormones. Find out how a life of optimal vibrancy and joy can be your new normal! Visit https://holisticwellness.ca/podcast for complete show notes of every podcast episode Topics Discussed in this Episode: Some of the common complaints and issues that women are struggling with The impact of hormones on our cycles Things you can do to help you gain a deeper understanding of your cycle Things that drive food sensitivities The link between estrogen dominance and food intolerances Some everyday foods that we can include in our diets to better support detoxification and our hormonal health The top strategies you can do to achieve your new normal The benefits of grounding Simple things that we can do to support our adrenal health Hormones and skin health Key Takeaways: During our cycle, estrogen changes our immune system, so we’re more likely to get coughs and colds at certain times of the month, and we’re more likely to be more susceptible to getting allergies. When you’re looking after your hormones, the first thing you need to do is clean your bowel, your liver, and your gallbladder. Focusing on self-care is really vital to balancing your hormones. If you’re busy all the time, running from task to task, and constantly feeling stressed, your hormones are not going to get a chance to settle down and you’re going to be in your sympathetic nervous state the whole time. When your hormones are beautifully balanced, it brings you that bright, vibrant look, and it's the best way to prevent premature aging. When they are imbalanced, your looks could change drastically in a short period of time, where your skin is dry and you notice more fine lines and deeper wrinkles. Action Steps: Really look at things and track things that have to do with your cycle so you can understand more about it and understand what’s related to your hormones. Rather than using an app to track your cycle, write things down. Track your food sensitivities based on your cycle. Achieve your new normal: Start by balancing out your macronutrients and recognizing what a good meal is for you. Learn what meal suits you so that you can start with just having three meals a day and stop having so many snacks, stop craving sugar, and stop feeling hungry after each meal. Also, remove your trigger foods from your diet. Focus on self-care. Re-balance your nervous system: Do deep breathing exercises. Eat slowly. Naomi said: “You feel more in control when you understand that there are things within your control that are driving these symptoms. It’s not something that’s just happening to you… It’s because there are other things going on with your hormones that you can effectively get under control.” “I think we’re now coming to a realization that what we need as women to get through this busy, stressful time is more focus inwards, more focus on ourselves, and more of that kind of quiet time.” Thanks for listening! If you have any questions that you would like answered in future Q&A episodes, you can ask me over on Instagram, @holisticwellnessfoodie, or contact me through my website. And come to hang out with me in my Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook. Subscribe to this podcast on iTunes and leave us a rating and a review! Links to things we talk about in the show: Break Through! To Feeling Fantastic In A Body You Love - A 28-day program to help you transform your body from the inside out. Kickstart Free Cleanse - Listeners can claim a discount for the program normally $177 (with this code they get the 28 Day Cleanse for $99). Use COUPON CODE 99DEAL Recommended Products: Sun Potion products (He Shou Wu, Anandamide) Sponsor Links: Natures-Source.com - enter code - HOLISTICWELLNESS for a 10% savings. Free shipping to Canada and the US with orders over $50. *You must create a free account in order to use the coupon code. The code cannot be combined with other discounts and offers. PureFeast - Save 10% off your first THREE orders over $75 + free shipping with coupon code - HOLISTICWELLNESS Perfect Keto - Use the coupon code HOLISTICWELLNESS and get 15% if you’re ordering in the US. Link to my program: 6 Week Healthy Hormones for Women Intensive - Use the coupon code podcast at checkout to save 60%. More from Naomi Judge: Naomi’s Instagram: @naturopathnaomi Naomi’s Facebook Naomi’s Website More from Samantha Gladish: Samantha’s Facebook Samantha’s Instagram Samantha’s Website Holistic Wellness Private Community on Facebook

What could you accomplish with your clients in just one weekend?  This week’s guest, Adam Smithey, dares us to dream “outside the box” into what is possible: how we can make the most impact, what our clients are really asking us for, and how we can better integrate our work into our everyday lives.  For him, that means being a stay-at-home dad during the week and running couples intensives on the weekends.  Adam finds that he is able to complete six months of work with his couples in just two days. In this episode, Adam tells Rebecca how he came to develop his unique practice structure and style, learning from his mistakes as he went.  He discusses how this integration with the demands of his home life with the dreams of his professional life has improved his marriage and allowed him to mentor other therapists who want to do clinical work differently.  Learn how he ebbs and flows through imposter syndrome, how he structures his intensives and refines his process as he goes, and why he thinks every therapist should leap into unchartered territory when they feel the call.   Quoted in the Episode: “Some of my best learning has come out of the pivots I’ve made falling on my face.  And, you know, as a parent, I know that’s how my children learn too.  It’s just human nature, not by doing things right all the time.  Failure is a piece of the game.”  - Rebecca Wong   “Like most things in life, perception is cyclical--not really linear.  In any given day, I feel on top of the world.  In any given moment, I’m thrust back down into reality where I feel like I don’t know anything.  It’s very real.”  - Adam Smithey   What’s the worst that could happen?  Well, if it’s not the end of the world, then it’s still worthy of trying.”  - Adam Smithey   Resources Referenced in this Episode: The Gottman Institute Terry Real Bloom’s Taxonomy of Learning   Where to find Adam: www.smitheycounseling.com   If you're interested in working with Rebecca Wong, you can find out more about her services here: 1. If you're in New York and would like to schedule a relationship therapy session start here: https://connectfulness.com/therapy/ 2. If you're a therapist and are interested in mentorship with Rebecca, find out more about services offered here: https://www.practiceofbeingseen.com/work-with-rebecca/ 3. To learn more about Rebecca’s Private Couples Intensive Retreats, start here: https://connectfulness.com/intensive-private-retreat/ 4. And if you want to dive in deeply into building conscious relationship with your beloved consider sharing an experiential gift of deeper connection and intimacy over valentines in our Divine Mirrors: A Valentine’s Couples Retreat Rebecca is co-facilitating at Menla.     To join the #POBScast Community practiceofbeingseen.com/community For more information and resources, visit the website at practiceofbeingseen.com. To join the conversation on social media, use the hashtag #POBScast. You can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. If you have questions or inquiries, email us at practiceofbeingseen@gmail.com  

In this Episode: Some welcomed show feedback is discussed. - Sexism and Pete's homophobia   Pepsi Ad starring Kendall Jenner - Making light of real struggles and using it to sell a product - It's getting views, but does it resonate with anyone? - Brand awareness - Uber, as a company, sucks so people are using Lyft   Rachael has a pop quiz  

Can Pwyll regain his Faerie Bride? Part 9 of the First Branch of the Mabinogion story. Having been tricked at his own wedding feast, Pwyll returns to Dyfed in deep depression. There he has to wait for a year before he can return to the Otherworld. Only then will he see whether Rhiannon's plan will work and he can regain his Faerie Bride. But tricking the tricksters is never an easy task! In this episode we see exactly what happens when Pwyll returns on that fateful day! This episode is also the ninth episode of the First Branch of the Mabinogi. More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Running Order: Intro 0:40 News - Well found at Portsmouth 1:33 Recap 3:10 Story 3:57 Listener Feedback - Helen 22:51 Promo - Irish Fireside 25:53 Thanks for Donations 28:15 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x x Released: 6 Mar 2014, 30m, 28Mb It's always great to hear from you! garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or call us on Speakpipe News & Views Sacred Well found at Portsmouth Roman Glass Ring showing Neptune from Well in Portsmouth We talk about the discovery of a Sacred Well n Portsmouth that is astounding the experts. It was found in Havant and Ruthie found it on the Portsmouth website. Names Used in this Story Listed in order of appearance Pwyll Dyfed Mabinogion Rhiannon Sidhe Gorsedd (Arberth) Summerland Pendaran Beltaine Calan Mai Hevaydd Hen (Heueyd Hen) Delwyn Gwawl Son of Clud Caer Hevaydd Rhiannon Locations visited in this Episode Some wonderful information from Nantle about the locations seen in the First Branch. Not from Nantle but from our own research.. The Court of Hefaydd Hen THE COURT OF HEFEYDD HEN (or Hyfaidd Hen) – unknown, but, according to the Mabinogion, certainly not in Dyfed. But according to some other traditions, Hefeydd was the first King of Dyfed. Gorsedd Arberth was his burial place and also the entrance to Annwn. Was this the enchanted castle in the third Branch? A hero called Hefeydd Hir is found in the 6th century epic poem Y Gododdin (composed by a Briton named Aneurin who lived in a land which is now part of Scotland). In the second Branch of the Mabinogion he appears as one of the Seven Knights, King Hefeydd of Dyfed who died in 892 etc... Hefeydd was a common name in Mediaeval Wales. The Kingdom of Gwawl fab Clud Map of Scotland showing the Wall It is said that the literal meaning of the name is “Wall Son Of Wealth”. “Gwawl”, according to the University of Wales Dictionary means: The Vallum (Roman wall) between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Clyde - the Antonine Wall, not Hadrian’s Wall Man Light But his last name more than likely refers to the River Clyde in Scotland. Therefore he was one of the people of the Old North, that is to say they were Britons, like the Welsh. Alt Clud - now called Dumbarton Rock Their capital was Allt Clud – a huge rock on the further north bank of the River Clyde. [Now called Dumbarton (City of the Britons) Rock NS399745]. [source]   Listener Feedback Helen We play some lovely feedback from Helen (with a fascinating question!) from London and give thanks (at the end of the show to Andrew for his super donation. Promo - Irish Fireside Irish Fireside Welcome to the Irish Fireside. They created the site for anyone dreaming about Ireland. So sit back, relax, and explore as we share our insight into the Emerald Isle’s destinations, culture, and items of interest to the Irish diaspora. The Irish Fireside Podcast consistently ranks among iTunes TOP 100 Travel Podcasts, was named Best Blog of the Diaspora by Blog Awards Ireland, and it has been nominated for Best Podcast by the Irish Web Awards, Best Travel Podcast at www.PodcastAwards.com, and endorsed by the Indie Travel Podcast. The blog has been recognized by Lonely Planet, Go Overseas, and was nominated for multiple Irish Blog Awards. In 2012, the Irish Fireside united over a dozen bloggers and Ireland enthusiasts to create the Ireland Travel Kit, a website and smartphone app designed to highlight Ireland’s offbeat and unique locations.     Huge Thanks to Special Guest Actors   Damh the Bard Damh the Bard Damh, taking on the role of Gwawl and other parts in the second half of our re-telling of the First Branch, is a musical storyteller who works within the world of myth that cannot be proved; where the Faerie really do dance on Midsummer's Eve, where the trees talk, and the Hollow Hills take you into the realms of Annwn. Where the Goddess rides her horse, guiding you to magic, and the Horned God of old calls us from the shadows of the Greenwood. You can find out more about Damh and his work on his website at paganmusic.co.uk or on our Contributor page.   Cerri Lee Cerri Lee Cerri Lee, playing the role of Rhiannon, is a multi-talented visionary artist who can turn her hand to almost anything creative. She is inspired by nature, and the ancient Pagan myths and legends of many cultures, her beliefs as a modern day Druid as well as those around her. Cerri is equally in her element when she is up to her elbows in clay or painting one of her fabulous pictures. She is partner to Druid musician and long-time supporter of our show, Damh the Bard and can be found supporting him at many of his performances.   Extra Special Thanks to Show Friends   Phil Thornton Phil Thornton We are proud to feature Phil in this show as leads us into our story with the wonderful track Cloak of Darkness from his album, Shaman. You can find out more about Phil's wonderful music and services on his website or more details on his Contributor Page.   Portcullis Portcullis A special thank you to Jason, Sue and Haydon for the wonderful courtly sounds of Portcullis playing Welcome to Camelot from their brand-new album, The Messenger that can be heard as the Minstrels playing at the court of Heyvaydd Hen in this episode. You can find out more about Portcullis on their website or on their Contributor page.   Our Sources for the Episode Places Mentioned in the First Branch, Fascinating website. Bullfinch's Mythology, The Celts, section 8. The Mabinogion, pp ix-xxxvi, 3-21, 227-232, Sioned Davies, Oxford, 2007, ISBN 978-0-19-283242 The Mabinogion, pp 9-41, 45-65, Jeffrey Gantz, Penguin, 1976, ISBN 0-14-044322-3 The Mabinogion, pp ix-xliv, 3-24, 275-278, Gwyn Jones & Thomas Jones, Dent & Dutton, 1977, ISBN 0-460-01097-2. Can also be found online at www.donaldcorrell.com Pwyll Pendeuc Dyfed, Lady Charlotte Guest, Mary Jones Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed, Lady Charlotte Guest, 1877, Sacred Texts Notes to Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed, Lady Charlotte Guest, 1877, Sacred Texts The Mabinogion, Lady Charlotte Guest, 1849, Project Gutenberg The Mabinogi of Pwyll, W. M. Parker, mabiongi.net. Notes at mabinogion.info 'The Lord of Dyfed', from Legends of the Celts, p.134ff, Frank Delaney, HarperCollins, 1991, ISBN 0-586-21151-9 Tales from the Mabinogion, Gwyn Thomas & Kevin Crossley-Holland, Gollancz, 1984, ISBN 0-575-03531-5 Celtic Myths & Legends, p.147ff, Michael Foss, Selectabook Ltd., 1998, ISBN 0-75252-402-X Prince of Annwn, Evangeline Walton, Del Rey, 1974, ISBN 0-345-27060-6 Encyclopaedia of Celtic Wisdom, p.117, 156, Caitlin & John Matthews, Element, 1994, ISBN 1-85230-560-6 The Celts, p.211, Frank Delaney, Grafton, 1989, ISBN 0-586-20349-4 Women in Celtic Myth, Moyra Caldecott, Arrow, ISBN 0-09-955920-X Celtic Heritage, p.41 ff, Alwyn & Brinley Rees, Thames & Hudson, 1978, ISBN 978-0500110089 Pagan Celtic Britain, p.288, Anne Ross, Constable, 1967, ISBN 0-09-472330-3 'Myth in the Mabiogion', from A Celtic Reader, p.151, John Matthews, Aquarian, ISBN 0-85030-935-2 Celtic Myths and Legends, p.356 ff, T. W. Rolleston, 1995, ISBN 978-1859580066 Celtic Folklore: Welsh & Manx Vol.2, pp 499ff, John Rhys, Wildwood House, 1980, ISBN 0-7045-0406-5 The White Goddess, p.215ff, Robert Graves, Faber, 1952 http://www.maryjones.us/jce/eufyd.html, Hyfaidd Hen as one of the Children of Don. Mabinogi Study: Enlivening Y Mabinogi, Welsh Pronounciation for the Mabinogi And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination! Special Thanks   For Incidental Music Armolithae, for Ignition from Artanis. See our Contributor Page for more details. XCyril, for Jace and Eva's Love Theme from Stargate Odyssea. See his Contributor Page for more details. Celestial Aeon Project, for The Old Wizard, Hidden Cove from Fable. See our Contributor Page for more details. Temple of Baal from Free Stock Music. Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See her Contributor page for details. Kim Robertson The Hangman's Noose. See her Contributor page for details. Jigger Time Ticks Away. See her Contributor page for details.   For our Theme Music The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.   Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music (in Alphabetic order) Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page. Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page. Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page. Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page. The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page. Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page. Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page. Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permisssion to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page. S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page. Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page. We'd like to wish you 'Hwyl fawr!', which is Welsh for Goodbye and have fun, or more literally Wishing a Good Mood on you!   Get EXTRA content in the Celtic Myth Podshow App for iOS, Android & Windows Contact Us: You can leave us a message by using the Speakpipe Email us at: garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com. Facebook fan-page http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow, Twitter (@CelticMythShow) or Snapchat (@garyandruth), Pinterest (celticmythshow) or Instagram (celticmythshow)   Help Spread the Word: Please also consider leaving us a rating, a review and subscribing in iTunes or 'Liking' our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/CelticMythPodshow as it helps let people discover our show - thank you :) If you've enjoyed the show, would you mind sharing it on Twitter please? 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Can Pwyll regain his True Love? After a magical meeting with the beautiful and mysterious Rhiannon, a magical Lady riding a powerful White Horse, Pwyll falls deeply in love. They arrange to marry after a courtship lasting a year-and-a-day in the Otherworld Palace of her father, Hevaydd Hen. Hevaydd the Ancient, first ruler of Dyfed and now a powerful ruler in the Fae realms. Pwyll anxiously waits for the year to pass and still tells no one of his plans. Now it is Beltane - time for feasting and match-making and Pwyll gathers his Companions to seek for his own Match! This episode is also the 8th episode of the First Branch of the Mabinogi: Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed and carries on with the second half of that Branch - the story of his encounter with Rhiannon. More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Running Order: Intro 0:42 News - King Arthur & Arthuret 1:28 Recap 2:43 Story 3:34 Listener Feedback - Symbian 26:24 Promo - Standing Stone & Garden Gate 30:33 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x x Released: 15 Dec 2013, 34m, 31Mb Always great to hear from you! garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or call us on Speakpipe News & Views King Arthur buried at Arthuret St. Michael’s & All Angels at Arthuret We mention that Professor Norma Goodrich, from , a specialist in the Arthurian Tradition belives that King Arthur may have been buried in the Parish of Arthuret on the Scottish Borders. Find out more below at: King Arthur's Grave believed found! (Toledo Blade)   Names Used in this Story Listed in order of appearance Pwyll Dyfed Mabinogion Prince of Annwn Arberth Gorsedd (Arberth) Cantref Maenol Calan Mai Beltaine Sidhe Rhiannon Sea-Voice Delwyn Cerys Hevaydd Hen (Heueyd Hen) Hefaidd the Ancient Gwern Abwy Island of the Mighty Ilen Gwawl Son of Clud Morrighan Dagda   Rhiannon Tarot Card by Branawen Locations visited in this Episode Some wonderful information from Nantle about the locations seen in the First Branch. Not from Nantle but from our own research.. The Court of Hefaydd Hen THE COURT OF HEFEYDD HEN (or Hyfaidd Hen) – unknown, but, according to the Mabinogion, certainly not in Dyfed. But according to some other traditions, Hefeydd was the first King of Dyfed. Gorsedd Arberth was his burial place and also the entrance to Annwn. Was this the enchanted castle in the third Branch? A hero called Hefeydd Hir is found in the 6th century epic poem Y Gododdin (composed by a Briton named Aneurin who lived in a land which is now part of Scotland). In the second Branch of the Mabinogion he appears as one of the Seven Knights, King Hefeydd of Dyfed who died in 892 etc... Hefeydd was a common name in Mediaeval Wales. The Kingdom of Gwawl fab Clud Map of Scotland showing the Wall It is said that the literal meaning of the name is “Wall Son Of Wealth”. “Gwawl”, according to the University of Wales Dictionary means: The Vallum (Roman wall) between the Firth of Forth and the Firth of Clyde - the Antonine Wall, not Hadrian’s Wall Man Light But his last name more than likely refers to the River Clyde in Scotland. Therefore he was one of the people of the Old North, that is to say they were Britons, like the Welsh. Alt Clud - now called Dumbarton Rock Their capital was Allt Clud – a huge rock on the further north bank of the River Clyde. [Now called Dumbarton (City of the Britons) Rock NS399745]. [source]   Listener Feedback Symbian/Sean We play some lovely feedback from Symbian and are blown away by his comments. Thank you Sean!   Promo - Standing Stone & Garden Gate Standing Stone & Garden Gate This occasional show is co-hosted by Brenda Myers and Juniper. Brendan is a superb and stimulating author of books about Druidry and Pagan Morality and Ethics and Juniper is a Hedge Witch with a superb blog of her own. Since we recorded the show, his latest book - The Earth, The Gods and the Soul - is now available from Amazon. They have segments for the Bardic Arts, Pagan Philosophy, reviews, rants, Dr. Expert and all sortsa of stuff. A super podcast to catch up on! Standing Stone & Garden Gate     Huge Thanks to Special Guest Actors   Damh the Bard Damh the Bard Damh, taking on the role of Gwawl and other parts in the second half of our re-telling of the First Branch, is a musical storyteller who works within the world of myth that cannot be proved; where the Faerie really do dance on Midsummer's Eve, where the trees talk, and the Hollow Hills take you into the realms of Annwn. Where the Goddess rides her horse, guiding you to magic, and the Horned God of old calls us from the shadows of the Greenwood. You can find out more about Damh and his work on his website at paganmusic.co.uk or on our Contributor page.   Cerri Lee Cerri Lee Cerri Lee, playing the role of Rhiannon, is a multi-talented visionary artist who can turn her hand to almost anything creative. She is inspired by nature, and the ancient Pagan myths and legends of many cultures, her beliefs as a modern day Druid as well as those around her. Cerri is equally in her element when she is up to her elbows in clay or painting one of her fabulous pictures. She is partner to Druid musician and long-time supporter of our show, Damh the Bard and can be found supporting him at many of his performances.   Extra Special Thanks to Show Friends   Celtic Twist Celtic Twist A special thank you Phil Holland of Celtic Twist for her version of Song Without Words from the album Going Home that be heard as Pwyll enters the great Castle of Hevaydd Hen in the Otherworld. Phil is one half, along with Dave Palmley, of the amazing duo that make up Celtic Twist. You can find out more about Celtic Twist on their website or on their Contributor page.   Keltoria Keltoria We are pleased to be able to bring you a superb piece by Keltoria, Wildwood - from their brand new album, Beyond the Wildwood! Keltoria make such wonderful music all in aid of the Hill of Tara and to help eradicate Genetically Modified foods! Great work! You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.   Our Sources for the Episode Places Mentioned in the First Branch, Fascinating website. Bullfinch's Mythology, The Celts, section 8. The Mabinogion, pp ix-xxxvi, 3-21, 227-232, Sioned Davies, Oxford, 2007, ISBN 978-0-19-283242 The Mabinogion, pp 9-41, 45-65, Jeffrey Gantz, Penguin, 1976, ISBN 0-14-044322-3 The Mabinogion, pp ix-xliv, 3-24, 275-278, Gwyn Jones & Thomas Jones, Dent & Dutton, 1977, ISBN 0-460-01097-2. Can also be found online at www.donaldcorrell.com Pwyll Pendeuc Dyfed, Lady Charlotte Guest, Mary Jones Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed, Lady Charlotte Guest, 1877, Sacred Texts Notes to Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed, Lady Charlotte Guest, 1877, Sacred Texts The Mabinogion, Lady Charlotte Guest, 1849, Project Gutenberg The Mabinogi of Pwyll, W. M. Parker, mabiongi.net. Notes at mabinogion.info 'The Lord of Dyfed', from Legends of the Celts, p.134ff, Frank Delaney, HarperCollins, 1991, ISBN 0-586-21151-9 Tales from the Mabinogion, Gwyn Thomas & Kevin Crossley-Holland, Gollancz, 1984, ISBN 0-575-03531-5 Celtic Myths & Legends, p.147ff, Michael Foss, Selectabook Ltd., 1998, ISBN 0-75252-402-X Prince of Annwn, Evangeline Walton, Del Rey, 1974, ISBN 0-345-27060-6 Encyclopaedia of Celtic Wisdom, p.117, 156, Caitlin & John Matthews, Element, 1994, ISBN 1-85230-560-6 The Celts, p.211, Frank Delaney, Grafton, 1989, ISBN 0-586-20349-4 Women in Celtic Myth, Moyra Caldecott, Arrow, ISBN 0-09-955920-X Celtic Heritage, p.41 ff, Alwyn & Brinley Rees, Thames & Hudson, 1978, ISBN 978-0500110089 Pagan Celtic Britain, p.288, Anne Ross, Constable, 1967, ISBN 0-09-472330-3 'Myth in the Mabiogion', from A Celtic Reader, p.151, John Matthews, Aquarian, ISBN 0-85030-935-2 Celtic Myths and Legends, p.356 ff, T. W. Rolleston, 1995, ISBN 978-1859580066 Celtic Folklore: Welsh & Manx Vol.2, pp 499ff, John Rhys, Wildwood House, 1980, ISBN 0-7045-0406-5 The White Goddess, p.215ff, Robert Graves, Faber, 1952 http://www.maryjones.us/jce/eufyd.html, Hyfaidd Hen as one of the Children of Don. Mabinogi Study: Enlivening Y Mabinogi, Welsh Pronounciation for the Mabinogi And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination! Special Thanks   For Incidental Music Armolithae, for Lost in the Green Sea from Artanis. See our Contributor Page for more details. Charles Fenellosa, for Danza Pagana from Senda. See his Contributor Page for more details. Flavio Simone, for Dernier Moment from his album Differences. See our Contributor Page for more details. Psicodreamics for Sancta Inquisitio from the album Ancient Wisdom. See his website for further details or check out his Contributor Page. Dan-O for Autumn Boy from his Royalty Free Meditation and Relaxation Music set. See his Website for more details. Giorgio Campagnano, Be Calm from his album The Grand. See the website or his Contributor page for more details. Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See her Contributor page for details. Kim Robertson The Hangman's Noose. See her Contributor page for details. Jigger Time Ticks Away. See her Contributor page for details.   For our Theme Music The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.   Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music (in Alphabetic order) Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page. Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page. Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page. Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page. The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page. Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page. Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page. Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permisssion to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page. S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page. Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page. We'd like to wish you 'Hwyl fawr!', which is Welsh for Goodbye and have fun, or more literally Wishing a Good Mood on you!   Get EXTRA content in the Celtic Myth Podshow App for iOS, Android & Windows Contact Us: You can leave us a message by using the Speakpipe Email us at: garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com. 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Pwyll meets a mysterious Lady In the first episode of the second half of Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed we find out that it has been three long and glorious years since Pwyll journeyed to Annwn and became firm friends with Annwn and his own kingdom is just beginning to shown signs of strain. It has been hot with fine weather for so long that the possibility of drought is becoming a real threat. Pwyll has not taken a Queen and produced an heir and the people fear that the land is suffering from his lack of fertility. Pwyll, however, has other things on his mind... This episode is also the 7th episode of the First Branch of the Mabinogi: Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed and the beginning of the second half of that Branch - the story of his encounter with Rhiannon. More resources over at our main Website at http://celticmythpodshow.com Running Order: Intro 0:40 News - Shinewater Lake 1:35 Recap 4:36 Story 5:21 Listener Feedback - Oxana 29:57 Promo - Between the Earth & Stars 32:25 Thanks for Donation 33:35 We hope you enjoy it! Gary & Ruthie x x x Released: 2 Nov 2013, 35m, 33Mb Send us your feedback! Email garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com, or call us on Speakpipe News & Views Shinewater Lake Bronze Age Sacred Water Site Shinewater Lake Bronze Age site We talk about what is possibly the largest Sacred Water site in the UK - the Shinewater Lake Bronze Age site. It has been described by Chris Greatorex, the Director of the Excavation, as possibly one of the most important wetland sites in North-West Europe. Find out more in our posts and the links they contain at: South of England’s water site to rival Flag Fen site finally recognised Bronze Age site discovered over a decade ago in Shinewater area to rival Flag-Fen! Shinewater Park ‘Sacred Water’ site decaying without record Shinewater Park Website British Archaeology   Names Used in this Story Listed in order of appearance Pwyll Arawn Dyfed Prince of Annwn Annwn Cantrefs (the) Pendaran Delwyn Arberth Gorsedd Arberth Sidhe Bryn Caerau Sea-Voice Celyn Cerys Rhiannon Hevaydd Hen {Heueyd Hen} Hefaidd the Ancient   Rhiannon by Alan Lee Locations visited in this Episode Some wonderful information from Nantle about the locations seen in the First Branch. The Cantrefs of Dyfed. Pic Arberth Castle today One of Pwyll's chief courts, obviously not far from Gorsedd Arberth (see below). Perhaps the site of the Norman Castle. Photo     Location of the Gorsedd? The Iron Age fort on Camp Hill to the south of the town of Narberth is the most commonly accepted location for the Gorsedd of Arberth. We have marked it in Green with our location on Bryn Caerau marked in Yellow to the North-East of Arberth. Pic: Google Earth We suspect that these twin peaks are the site of the actual Gorsedd as they are higher than Camp Hill, match with the descriptions of the topography given in the text and have an earlier Bronze Age archaeological presence known as Caerau Gaer and Llandewi Gaer. Arberth, the "Sea-Voice" & the Gorsedd The River we have called the Sea-Voice is the river Marlais that flows from the River Taf. The Welsh name comes from 'marw glais' which means 'dead bruise' and therefore stagnant water, so we can only assume that it has long since become polluted. Lady Charlotte Guest's Rhiannon   Listener Feedback Helen We play some lovely feedback from Oxana and give thanks to Birgir for his super Donation.   Promo - Between the Earth and Stars Irish Fireside Between the Earth and Stars is a monthly podcast for witches, magicians, and others of the occult persuasion. Explore the earth and sky from a physical and metaphysical perspective, and delve into the mysteries of magick and meditation with Oraia Helene. You can find the show on iTunes as well as the website, or Libsyn.     Huge Thanks to Special Guest Actors   Damh the Bard Damh the Bard Damh, taking on the role of Gwawl and other parts in the second half of our re-telling of the First Branch, is a musical storyteller who works within the world of myth that cannot be proved; where the Faerie really do dance on Midsummer's Eve, where the trees talk, and the Hollow Hills take you into the realms of Annwn. Where the Goddess rides her horse, guiding you to magic, and the Horned God of old calls us from the shadows of the Greenwood. You can find out more about Damh and his work on his website at paganmusic.co.uk or on our Contributor page.   Cerri Lee Cerri Lee Cerri Lee, playing the role of Rhiannon, is a multi-talented visionary artist who can turn her hand to almost anything creative. She is inspired by nature, and the ancient Pagan myths and legends of many cultures, her beliefs as a modern day Druid as well as those around her. Cerri is equally in her element when she is up to her elbows in clay or painting one of her fabulous pictures. She is partner to Druid musician and long-time supporter of our show, Damh the Bard and can be found supporting him at many of his performances.   Extra Special Thanks to Show Friends   Keltoria Keltoria We are pleased to be able to bring you a superb piece by Keltoria, Call of the Wildwood - from their brand new album, Beyond the Wildwood! In this episode, you can also hear their beautiful track After the Storm from the album Shadows and Stone. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page.   Portcullis Portcullis A special thank you to Jason, Sue and Haydon for the wonderful courtly sounds of Portcullis playing Tradesh that can be heard as the Minstrels playing at the court of Arberth in this episode. You can find out more about Portcullis on their website or on their Contributor page.   Anne Roos Anne Roos We are pleased to be able to bring you a superb piece by Anne, My True Love's Hair from her beautiful album Haste to the Wedding. Thank you, Anne! You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page.     Our Sources for the Episode Places Mentioned in the First Branch, Fascinating website. Bullfinch's Mythology, The Celts, section 8. The Mabinogion, pp ix-xxxvi, 3-21, 227-232, Sioned Davies, Oxford, 2007, ISBN 978-0-19-283242 The Mabinogion, pp 9-41, 45-65, Jeffrey Gantz, Penguin, 1976, ISBN 0-14-044322-3 The Mabinogion, pp ix-xliv, 3-24, 275-278, Gwyn Jones & Thomas Jones, Dent & Dutton, 1977, ISBN 0-460-01097-2. Can also be found online at www.donaldcorrell.com Pwyll Pendeuc Dyfed, Lady Charlotte Guest, Mary Jones Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed, Lady Charlotte Guest, 1877, Sacred Texts Notes to Pwyll, Prince of Dyfed, Lady Charlotte Guest, 1877, Sacred Texts The Mabinogion, Lady Charlotte Guest, 1849, Project Gutenberg The Mabinogi of Pwyll, W. M. Parker, mabiongi.net. Notes at mabinogion.info 'The Lord of Dyfed', from Legends of the Celts, p.134ff, Frank Delaney, HarperCollins, 1991, ISBN 0-586-21151-9 Tales from the Mabinogion, Gwyn Thomas & Kevin Crossley-Holland, Gollancz, 1984, ISBN 0-575-03531-5 Celtic Myths & Legends, p.147ff, Michael Foss, Selectabook Ltd., 1998, ISBN 0-75252-402-X Prince of Annwn, Evangeline Walton, Del Rey, 1974, ISBN 0-345-27060-6 Encyclopaedia of Celtic Wisdom, p.117, 156, Caitlin & John Matthews, Element, 1994, ISBN 1-85230-560-6 The Celts, p.211, Frank Delaney, Grafton, 1989, ISBN 0-586-20349-4 Women in Celtic Myth, Moyra Caldecott, Arrow, ISBN 0-09-955920-X Celtic Heritage, p.41 ff, Alwyn & Brinley Rees, Thames & Hudson, 1978, ISBN 978-0500110089 Pagan Celtic Britain, p.288, Anne Ross, Constable, 1967, ISBN 0-09-472330-3 'Myth in the Mabiogion', from A Celtic Reader, p.151, John Matthews, Aquarian, ISBN 0-85030-935-2 Celtic Myths and Legends, p.356 ff, T. W. Rolleston, 1995, ISBN 978-1859580066 Celtic Folklore: Welsh & Manx Vol.2, pp 499ff, John Rhys, Wildwood House, 1980, ISBN 0-7045-0406-5 The White Goddess, p.215ff, Robert Graves, Faber, 1952 http://www.maryjones.us/jce/eufyd.html, Hyfaidd Hen as one of the Children of Don. Mabinogi Study: Enlivening Y Mabinogi, Welsh Pronounciation for the Mabinogi And, of course, the Awen - inspiration and imagination! Special Thanks   For Incidental Music Miguel Herrero for Timeless from his Soundtrack EP 3. See his Contributor Page for more details. Cyril Pereira, Indecision from the album The Revenge of Glory. See the Contributor page for more details. eNoz for ElectroPlin from the album Fest-noz is dead. See his Contributor Page for more details. Mairéid Sullivan for Never Drift Apart from the album of the same name. See her Contributor Page for more details. Matti Paalanen for Clouds Fly As I Smile, Here Comes the Rain from Hollow. See his Contributor Page for more details. Celestial Aeon Project, for Hidden Cove from Fable. See our Contributor Page for more details. Diane Arkenstone The Secret Garden. See her Contributor page for details. Kim Robertson The Hangman's Noose. See her Contributor page for details. Jigger Time Ticks Away. See her Contributor page for details.   For our Theme Music The Skylark and Haghole, the brilliant Culann's Hounds. See their Contributor page for details.   Extra Special Thanks for Unrestricted Access to Wonderful Music (in Alphabetic order) Anne Roos Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of her masterful music to Anne Roos. You can find out more about Anne on her website or on her Contributor page. Caera Extra Special thanks go for permission to any of her evocative harping and Gaelic singing to Caera. You can find out more about Caera on her website or on her Contributor Page. Celia Extra Special Thanks go for permission to use any of her wonderful music to Celia Farran. You can find out more about Celia on her website or on her Contributor Page. Damh the Bard Extra Special thanks go to Damh the Bard for his permission to use any of his music on the Show. You can find out more about Damh (Dave) on his website or on his Contributor page. The Dolmen Extra Special thanks also go to The Dolmen, for their permission to use any of their fantastic Celtic Folk/Rock music on the Show. You can find out more about The Dolmen on their website or on our Contributor page. Keltoria Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of their inspired music to Keltoria. You can find out more about Keltoria on their website or on their Contributor page. Kevin Skinner Extra Special thanks go for permission to use any of his superb music to Kevin Skinner. You can find out more about Kevin on his website or on his Contributor page. Phil Thornton Extra Special Thanks go for permisssion to use any of his astounding ambient music to the Sonic Sorcerer himself, Phil Thornton. You can find out more about Phil on his website or on his Contributor Page. S.J. Tucker Extra Special thanks go to Sooj for her permission to use any of her superb music. You can find out more about Sooj on her website or on her Contributor page. Spiral Dance Extra Special thanks go for permission to use Adrienne and the band to use any of their music in the show. You can find out more about Spiral Dance on their website or on their Contributor page. We'd like to wish you 'Hwyl fawr!', which is Welsh for Goodbye and have fun, or more literally Wishing a Good Mood on you!   Get EXTRA content in the Celtic Myth Podshow App for iOS, Android & Windows Contact Us: You can leave us a message by using the Speakpipe Email us at: garyandruth@celticmythpodshow.com. 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