We’re Leah & Katie! Two moms, longtime friends, and story-lovers drawn to the quiet weight of a well-lived life. We believe stories stretch our hearts and show us the fingerprints of something greater. We are so glad you're here.
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Seeking Numina: the Sacred Places Podcast is hosted by Elyse Welles, a Greek-Egyptian and American initiated Priestess and author, with an MA in spiritual studies. In this podcast, learn how Elyse is reviving the lost European Earth Priestess Arts. Reveal Mother Earth's Mysteries and discover the magic of connection with land spirits, the fae, and other spirits of place connect with the Sacred Wild within and around you through sacred sites (numina) around the world and the wisdom they hold. ...
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S2E11 - Inanna's Descent & How It Roots Us in Place with Carly Mountain
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24:40In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, I’m joined by author, psychotherapist, and somatic guide Carly Mountain for a profound exploration of Inanna’s Descent and one of the world’s oldest myths of transformation, embodiment, and return. Together, we explore how descent work can root us more deeply in our bodies, our breath, and the land bene…
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Molly Grollimund: Nothing is wasted, and every voice matters
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1:35:53Some stories stay with you long after you hear them—not because they’re loud, but because they speak to the quiet places of the heart. This week’s episode features one of those stories. Meet Molly Grollimund: a homeschooling mom of four, a gala auctioneer, a former personal trainer, and wife to a pilot. Her days are full and her roles are many, but…
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S2E10 - The Magic of Stone and Place with Nicholas Pearson
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38:36In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, I’m honored to be joined by one of my dear friends, Nicholas Pearson, to explore the deep magic of stone, land, and the mineral kingdom through his newest book, The Witching Stones. Nicholas has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral realm for nearly 30 years and is widely recognized as a leading e…
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Hope Troy : Seeing God's fingerprints from China to Indiana
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1:47:25Hope Like Her Name — The Story of Hope Troy” In this episode, we sit down with Hope Troy — a remarkable woman whose journey mirrors the very meaning of her name. Born in China as an unexpected surprise to her family, Hope grew up wrestling with deep anger and identity struggles. But everything changed the moment she encountered Jesus. Her testimony…
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S2E9 - Egypt and the Golden Age of Humans and Land with Fotoula Foteini Adrimi
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1:00:48In this episode, I sit down with Fotoula Foteini Adrimi, author of Sacred Mysticism of Egypt and director of The ISIS School of Holistic Health, for a conversation that touched a very personal part of my lineage. The Egyptian side of my heritage has always been the hardest for me to connect with, and Fotoula’s presence felt like both a guide and a …
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Meredith Bernard: When Not Enough Is Exactly Right.
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1:04:22🎙️ When Not Enough Is Exactly Right — Meredith’s Journey to Surrender What if the ache of never being enough… is the very place Jesus meets us? In this tender and truth-filled episode, Meredith Bernard shares her story of striving, self-doubt, and the quiet unraveling of perfectionism. For years, she carried the weight of not measuring up—until she…
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S2E8 - Appalachian Mountains: Land Spirits and the Hero's Journey with Leah Middleton
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28:18In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, we travel into the heart of the Appalachian Mountains with author and folk magic practitioner Leah Middleton, also known as @TheRedheadedWitch. Leah’s new book, Magic from the Hilltops and Hollers: Folk Witchery, Superstitions, and Healing Practices from Appalachia, is a beautiful tribute to the living …
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Kristina Clemens:A Walk Through Grief, Mental Health, and Faith
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1:03:10🎙️What happens when your faith is fierce… but your mind is at war? In this unforgettable episode, Kristina Clemens opens up about the kind of pain most people hide. After an unexpected, life-shattering loss in her teenage years, Kristina has walked through rejection, anxiety, and the kind of mental health battles that don’t just disappear with time…
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S2E7 - Divination with Living Stone: Lithomancy with Jessica Howard
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28:35In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, I’m joined by Jessica Howard, a practicing witch of over twenty years and author of The Art of Lithomancy, to explore the ancient and deeply earthy world of divination with stones. Stones have always held a quiet kind of wisdom for me. They’re not just crystals from a shop, they’re pieces of the land it…
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Terry Ayers: Forgiveness, Unconditional Love and the End of Performance
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1:17:37🎙️ Terry’s Redemption Story — From Performance to Peace In this powerful episode, we walk alongside Terry as he shares his raw and redemptive journey of discovering Jesus—not accomplished through striving, but through surrendering. From the ache of performance-based acceptance to the deep wounds left by a father's mistreatment, Terry opens up about…
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S2E6 - Crete's Minoan Matriarchal Spirituality with Laura Perry
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37:12In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, I’m joined by Laura Perry who is a pagan author, artist, and founder of Ariadne’s Tribe, to explore the fascinating world of Minoan spirituality in Bronze Age Crete. I had the privilege of visiting Crete this past summer, and the island left a deep impression on me. It doesn’t always feel like an island…
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Amaria Hartman: The Weight of Sorrow, the Wonder of Joy.
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1:16:28🎧 New Episode Out Now This week on Story by Story, Amaria Hartman shares a testimony that will break your heart—yet lift your spirit. Through unimaginable pain, she clung to Jesus. Through grief that could have swallowed her whole, she found grace. Her story is raw, real, and radiant with the love of Christ. This is not just an interview—it’s a sac…
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S2E5 - Poland's Sacred Mountains and Springs, and the Messages They Have for Us with Joanna Tarnawska
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27:16In this episode, I am joined by Polish folk practitioner, witch, and psychologist Joanna Tarnawska, whose upcoming book Polish Folk Magic (out this December) dives deep into the traditions of her homeland. Together, we explore Poland’s sacred mountains, springs, and land spirits, weaving together history, resilience, and the lessons the land is alw…
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Whitney Jones: Healing against the Odds
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1:33:49🎙️ New Episode: Whitney Jones – A Journey of Healing & Hope In this powerful testimony, we sit down with Whitney Jones—a devoted mom, passionate homeschooler, and free spirit whose love for Jesus shines through every chapter of her story. Whitney opens up about her courageous battle with breast cancer and the unconventional path she chose: embracin…
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S2E4 - The Wisdom of 50 Years of Spirit Speak with Ivo Dominguez Jr
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41:37In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, I welcome witch, teacher, and author Ivo Dominguez Jr. to share the wisdom of more than fifty years of magical practice. With the newly updated release of his classic book Spirit Speak, Ivo reflects on what it means to communicate with spirits, especially the spirits of place, who first spoke to him as …
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Justin Dombroski: Doubt, Addiction and Assurance
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1:31:00Justin Dombroski is a proud girl dad to four daughters, a faithful servant in our church family, a groove layer on the bass, guitar, and a voice behind the mic as a fellow podcaster. But don't let the calm tone fool you. This man is on a mission. He's not just changing the beat, he's changing his life, one bite at a time. From junk food junkie to c…
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S2E3 - Red Tents: Creating Sacred Spaces for Women's Self Expression with Mary Ann Clements
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24:58In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, I sit down with the amazing Mary Ann Clements to talk about the Red Tents movement and the power of creating sacred spaces for women’s self-expression, rest, and community. Mary Ann shares how she first encountered a Red Tent during a time of major life shifts, and how stepping into that simple, agenda-…
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Lindsey Davenport: He remains Faithful; Anxiety, Divorce and Healing
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1:45:02In this deeply moving interview, Lindsey opens up about her personal journey with Jesus — a relationship that has carried her through the mountaintops and the valleys, the beautiful and the broken. With raw honesty and heartfelt reflection, she shares how faith became her anchor in seasons of joy, pain, and transformation. From moments of doubt to …
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S2E2 - Beyond the Ruins: Solomon Pakal on Mayan Religion as a Living, Breathing Path
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53:54In this advanced episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, I am joined by Solomon Pakal, a modern-day practitioner of Mayan spiritual traditions. Together, we explore the profound journey of maintaining and living ancient spiritual practices in today’s world, especially when these paths are often seen as "other" or marginalized. Solomon and I share our…
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07/2025 Send us a textBy Leah Clements and Katie Chalfant
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We’re Leah & Katie — and we’re beyond excited to introduce our newest project to you! In this interview-style series, we sit down with those all around us to share powerful stories from friends we’ve known forever… and some we’re just beginning to know. Each episode is a glimpse into real journeys of faith and how they’ve drawn hearts closer to Jes…
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S2E1 - What To Do With Angry Land Spirits with Morgan Daimler
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43:32We begin this new season with a deeply meaningful conversation: What To Do With Angry Land Spirits, featuring author, priest, and fairy expert Morgan Daimler. In this episode, Morgan and I explore what it means to be in relationship with the spirits of the land especially when that relationship is complicated or even strained. We talk about what ha…
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S1E22 - Sacred Rivers: Sabrina, The Land Spirit of the Severn, the Longest River in Britain with Brett Hollyhead, author of "Sabrina"
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33:50In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, we set off on a beautifully meandering journey into the world of Sabrina, the goddess and land spirit of the River Severn, the longest river in Britain. Joining me is Brett Hollyhead (@witch_of_salopia), author of Sabrina, for a deeply conversational episode that feels less like a formal interview and m…
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S1E21 - INSIDE Greece’s First Oracle Site, Dodona with Joanna Farrer (we are actually there!)
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30:12This episode is truly a magical and one-of-a-kind episode recorded on location at the ancient oracle site of Dodona, the oldest known oracle in Greece. I’m joined by my dear friend and fellow author, Joanna Farrer of coffeeanddivination.com as we explore the sacred land, its history, and the living energy still present among the stones and oak tree…
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S1E20 - Sacred Wales: Where to Meet Rhiannon and Blodeuwedd with Jhenah Telyndru
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26:23In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, I am joined by author, priestess, and Welsh mythologist Jhenah Telyndru for a magical conversation about the goddesses Rhiannon and Blodeuwedd and the sacred land of Wales where their presence still echoes. Together, we explore Welsh mythology, goddess traditions, sovereignty, and the deep spiritual imp…
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S1E19 - What Nomads NEED to Know About Land Spirits Connection
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25:59Can you truly connect with land spirits when you’re always on the move? In this episode of Seeking Numina: The Sacred Places Podcast, I answer a heartfelt listener question from Natasha, a nomadic spiritual practitioner living in an RV with her family. With a new location each week, Natasha wonders how to build meaningful spiritual connection to th…
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S1E18 - What Really Happened to the Sidhe in Scotland? And How Antarctica Might Hold the Answers with Steve Blamires
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34:53In this episode of Seeking Numina: The Sacred Places Podcast, I’m joined by Steve Blamires, an author, scholar, and lifelong student of Celtic spirituality, to explore what really happened to the sidhe in Scotland, and how places like Antarctica might still hold answers for us. This is a conversation about myth, memory, place, and presence. If you’…
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What happens when a dream and a longing for connection cross paths under the light of the Moon? In this episode of Seeking Numina: The Sacred Places Podcast, we explore the origin story of We'Moon, the beloved lunar calendar and global sisterhood that blossomed out of women’s land communities in the 1980s. Through the voices of three generations of…
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S1E16 - Are Man Made Places as Powerful as Natural Ones
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28:14From ancient temples to tiny bedside altars, humans have always created spaces to meet the divine. But are these spaces truly sacred, or is sacredness reserved for untouched forests, oceans, and mountaintops? In this heartfelt solo episode, I share: 🌿 The spiritual power of intentional spaces 🕯️ Stories of altars, gardens, and the magic of what we …
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S1E15 - Artemis: Queen of the Sacred Wild - Her Sacred Sites with Carla Ionescu of the Goddess Project
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52:15What if the goddess of the hunt was never just a huntress? 🌙🏹 In this episode of Seeking Numina: The Sacred Places Podcast, I’m joined by historian and goddess researcher Dr. Carla Ionescu to explore the forgotten power of Artemis as she is one of the most misunderstood deities of the ancient world. Together, we unravel sacred sites, whispered myth…
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Have you ever felt called to connect with a sacred place, only to feel an invisible barrier pushing you away? In this episode of Seeking Numina: The Sacred Places Podcast, we’re diving into why land spirits sometimes say “no” when we try to reach out. Whether it’s an ancient forest, a quiet beach, or a place that holds personal significance, the en…
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S1E13 - Bath, UK: Sulis Minerva, English Goddess of the Hot Springs with Rachel Patterson
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27:14In this enchanting episode, let’s discuss the sacred waters of Bath, England, where history, myth, and magic converge. Joined by author and high priestess Rachel Patterson, we uncover the mystery of Sulis Minerva: the ancient goddess of the hot springs. Bath is more than a picturesque destination; it is England’s only natural hot spring, a place wh…
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S1E12 - Sacred Pennsylvania - French Creek State Park
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27:54In this captivating episode, I unveil the hidden magic of sacred places right in our own backyard. Journey with me to French Creek State Park in Pennsylvania - a landscape reborn from its industrial past at Hopewell Furnace into a thriving, healing sanctuary. Guided by a calling from Inanna, I embark on a 3 day, 3 night descent into the wilderness,…
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S1E11 - How to Work With the Land From Home
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28:06The land around you isn’t just a backdrop to your spiritual practice. It’s an active, sacred force you can call upon in your rituals. In this episode, I share how to connect with the land where you live, the places you visit, and even the Earth you bring home with you. No matter where you are, whether it feels spiritually vibrant or disconnected, r…
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Have you ever looked back on a year and felt like you’d lived several lifetimes in those 12 months? In this episode of Seeking Numina, I reflect on the transformative journey that was 2024. It was a year of profound growth, magical opportunities, and life-changing experiences. You’ll hear about: ✨ The life-changing opportunities I said “yes” to and…
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S1E9 - How to Actually 'Use' the Land in Ritual
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28:22Have you ever stood on sacred ground or felt a deep pull to connect with the land while out in nature? In this episode, Elyse Welles shares practical guidance on how to intentionally work with the land in a way that honors its energy and spirit. You’ll learn: ✨ How to call in the elements (a practice rooted in ancient traditions). ✨ Elyse’s persona…
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S1E8 - Isis Throne, Druids, Mary Magdalene, and the Sacred Places of France with Natalia Dunne
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36:24In this episode, Elyse interviews Natalia Dunne of @unleah_the_goddess about the sacred landscapes of Southern France. Nat shares her transformative retreat experiences and how she was called to move from Canada to Southern France with her family. Together, they explore the mystical Isis Throne, a red spring linked to blood mysteries and the divine…
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S1 E7 - Expat Life and the Multicultural Numina of Bahrain
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27:14In this deeply personal episode, Elyse takes us on a journey through her multicultural upbringing, sharing childhood memories from Pennsylvania and her family's travels. She opens up about her time living in the small desert nation , Bahrain, where the land felt spiritually empty and unfamiliar. Elyse reflects on how she coped with homesickness and…
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S1E6 - Ancestors of Place - Where to Actually Meet Your Ancestors
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24:55Welcome back to the Seeking Numina podcast! In this episode, Elyse teaches you where you can meet and connect with your own ancestors. They're not only found through your blood line, but in your very own backyard. Elyse shares a story about her experience with land spirits while studying abroad at Oxford. This will really open your mind and your ey…
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S1E5 - Delphi's Wisdom and Sacred Cyprus with George Lizos
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21:34Welcome to Seeking Numina's first interview episode! Elyse is thrilled to chat with George Lizos all about sacred sites and his journey that led him to write his newest book, "Ancient Manifestation Secrets: Working with the 7 Laws of the Universe to Manifest Your Life and Purpose". Together, George and Elyse share their experiences with practicing …
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S1E4 - Beyond Delphi - The Truth about the Oracles of Greece
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38:05We’re so happy to see you here at the Seeking Numina Podcast! 🌬️🍂 In this fourth episode, Elyse dives into the rich tapestry of oracles in Greece, and shares personal stories about her spiritual experiences in these sacred places. There is so much wisdom to be unpacked in this episode. You will learn about Apollo’s many oracles, the Pythia, stories…
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Welcome back to the third episode of the Seeking Numina Podcast! 🌬️🍂 In this episode, Elyse walks you through different types of land spirits. She teaches you the various ways you can interact with these spirits and how they may be trying to connect with you. You’ll learn how to deepen your connection with the land around you and discover who you m…
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S1E2 - How Spirit-led Travel Actually Works
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26:25Welcome to episode 2 of the Seeking Numina Podcast! In this episode, Elyse tells you all about the different kinds of spirits that may call you to different lands. Learn about deities, land spirits, and the ancestors of the life you are living as Elyse shares stories and teaches you how to trust if you are being called to travel and visit another l…
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Elyse welcomes you to Seeking Numina, exploring how she began this path and inviting you to reflect on if you've been called by the Sacred Wild, too. Learn what numina are, where to find them, and why you're not alone in this experience of awakening. Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ Order…
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Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles is a podcast experience inviting you to connect with the Sacred Wild within and around you through sacred sites (numina) around the world and the wisdom they hold. Reveal Mother Earth's Mysteries and discover the magic of connection with land spirits, the fae, and other spirits of place from Elyse Welles, a Greek-Eg…
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