Best Neopagan Podcasts (2025)

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EPISODE 019 | Tracy Trafford: Living a Life of Intention and Curiosity 15:37

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7h ago15:37

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In this episode of Crone Rising, Tracy Trafford shares her thoughtful journey of embracing relevance from within. From honouring laugh lines and quirky hair choices to celebrating small milestones with her partner, Tracy reflects on living a life of intention, nurturing mental health, and building a legacy of love and curiosity. Together, Lee and T…

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EPISODE 018 | Nancy Drope: Fierce Self-Compassion and Generational Healing 12:30

7d ago12:30

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In this deeply resonant conversation, Nancy Drope reflects on resilience, independence, and breaking generational patterns of silence and struggle. She shares how her yoga practice, astrology, and oracle cards ground her in optimism while guiding her journey as a grandmother of six. Together with Lee, Nancy explores themes of fierce self-compassion…

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Calling Yourself Back Home: Shamans Cave 23:35

7d ago23:35

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Renee and Sandra start by talking about something many spiritual practitioners face — burnout. From there, they share simple and heartfelt ways to call yourself back home and create more harmony and peace in every part of your life. Humor was immersed into the energy of the show. We all need to laugh a bit right now. And we all need ways to learn h…

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EPISODE 017 | Reflection: Aging as Deepening, Not Decline 11:43

14d ago11:43

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In this solo reflection, Lee Currie threads together wisdom from recent Crone Rising conversations with Nancy Irons-Murray, Danielle Rousseau, and Wendy Jackman. She explores themes of reinvention, validation, peace, and truth-telling — and how these stories model a different way to age with curiosity, soft power, and honesty. Lee shares her own ta…

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New Beginnings 33:07

15d ago33:07

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By The Wonder Podcast

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EPISODE 016 | Wendy Jackman: Adoption, Art, and the Fight to Be Seen 15:01

21d ago15:01

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In this conversation, Wendy Jackman joins Lee to explore what it means to stay visible in a culture that often demands silence and invisibility—especially for women. Wendy shares her journey through adoption, navigating a narcissistic parent, and learning to recognize the patterns of dissociation that shaped her life. Together, they unpack the gene…

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Methods of Healing vs the Magic of Healing: Shamans Cave 23:00

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Renee and Sandra take on a very potent topic about healing. Many shamanic practitioners today are stuck in the illusion that it is the methods of healing that people turn to shamanism today. But in reality, methods have never healed anyone. Shamans have used “methods” as a way to demonstrate that she/he is performing a healing. But the true work th…

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EPISODE 015 | Danielle Rousseau: Validation, Visibility & Soft Power 16:14

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In this intimate conversation, Danielle Rousseau shares her journey of moving from the high-stakes world of critical care nursing into the softer, slower rhythms of Cronehood. She speaks about the hunger for validation, the quiet wisdom found in friendship, and the courage it takes to reclaim visibility after years of invisibility. From her “Gang o…

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EPISODE 014 | Nancy Irons-Murray: Wisdom at the Crossroads of History and Humanity 20:43

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In this rich and generous conversation, retired educator Nancy Irons-Murray shares how a life rooted in curiosity and compassion keeps her relevant, active, and deeply connected to the world around her. From her early years breaking barriers in the Canadian military to her decades in the classroom and her ongoing work leading battlefield tours for …

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Self Talk Can Heal or Destroy Our Inner and Outer World: Shamans Cave 21:26

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During this powerful show Renee and Sandra explore how our imagination shapes our reality, reminding us that our inner self-talk influences how we perceive the world. And if perception creates reality, then we hold tremendous power to transform our inner consciousness—bringing healing on all levels. Join us as Sandra Ingerman and Renee Baribeau ins…

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EPISODE 013 | Reflection: The Spiral Path to Relevance 15:20

1M ago15:20

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In this deeply reflective solo episode, Lee Currie weaves insights from three powerful Crone Rising conversations—with Sharyn Flood, Gabrielle St. George, and Cathy Zielske—into a tapestry of truth, resonance, and reclamation. More than a recap, this is a spiral of reverence: for joy reclaimed, rage awakened, and peace hard-earned. Lee explores the…

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EPISODE 012 | Cathy Zielske: Age Does Not Guarantee Wisdom 24:16

2M ago24:16

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In this refreshingly honest conversation, Cathy Zielske brings her signature candour to the Crone Rising table. From garden-variety neuroticism to hard-earned peace, Cathy shares how years of therapy—not time alone—gave her the emotional intelligence that now shapes her relationships, her work, and her sense of self. Together with Lee, they unpack …

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Are You Dealing with Mental Exhaustion: Shamans Cave 24:46

2M ago24:46

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So many people are feeling mentally exhausted by all the changes we are experiencing as nothing seems as it used to. It feels like we are living in a new time and we are trying to find our grounding and center amidst all that is happening. Join Renee Baribeau The Practical Shaman and Sandra Ingerman as they talk about the issue so many of are facin…

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Dimming/Lughnsadh 46:47

2M ago46:47

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This week's archive episode focuses on the current holiday season. Enjoy!By The Wonder Podcast

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EPISODE 011 | Gabrielle St. George: No F*cks Left To Give 14:53

2M ago14:53

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What does it look like to age out loud, to speak truth without apology, and to refuse invisibility as a woman in midlife? In this electric episode of Crone Rising, author and screenwriter Gabrielle St. George brings fire, ferocity, and deep moral clarity to the mic. With her signature wit and fierce honesty, Gabrielle shares why she has no f*cks le…

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EPISODE 010 | Sharyn Flood: Reclaiming My Relevance 16:32

2M ago16:32

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In this deeply honest episode, Sharyn Flood reflects on what it means to reclaim relevance and visibility later in life. With humility and a touch of feistiness, she shares stories of parenting, career in engineering, dating after 50, and travelling to over 50 countries. From choosing joy and freedom over expectation, to upgrading her phone for pho…

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Living in a Chaotic World: Shamans Cave 23:43

2M ago23:43

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We are currently surrounded by intense and chaotic energies. Through the practice of shamanism, we have the power to transmute these disruptive forces into life-giving energy that nourishes and supports us. Join Renee Baribeau The Practical Shaman and Sandra Ingerman as they explore the energetic chaos many are experiencing today. They share how sh…

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EPISODE 009 | Claire, Pat, and Judy: On Kindness, Sovereignty, and Staying Sharp 14:24

2M ago14:24

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In this solo reflection, Lee Currie weaves together the insights and energy of three delightfully distinct Crone Rising guests: Claire Barron-Sluga, Pat Sanagan, and Judy Azzopardi. Each woman offers a unique perspective on relevance, aging, and showing up on her own terms. From fierce kindness to full-bodied boundaries, this episode invites listen…

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Pagan Values 57:09

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This week's archive episode of THE WONDER takes us all the way back to 2020--our fifth episode ever! Yucca and Mark discuss what makes Pagan values different from those of the mainstream Christianity-steeped culture.By The Wonder Podcast

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Let's Talk About Our Bodies! 38:37

3M ago38:37

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Let's talk about our bodies! Enjoy this archive episode of THE WONDER. Previous episode: https://thewonderpodcast.podbean.com/e/the-body-1627969025 https://theapsocietyorg.wordpress.com/news-and-events/suntree-retreat-2024/ Remember, we welcome comments, questions, and suggested topics at [email protected]…

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EPISODE 008 | Judy Azzopardi: There’s No Crying in the Boardroom (But There Is Wine at Book Club) 16:10

3M ago16:10

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In this candid and richly layered conversation, Judy Azzopardi reflects on what it means to remain relevant after a lifetime of corporate hustle, family roles, and personal reinvention. At 70, Judy is still working in real estate, still growing, and still defying the cultural expectations that women should fade quietly into the background. We talk …

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The Dimension of Life We are Searching for is Here: Shamans Cave 22:19

3M ago22:19

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There is a lot of talk going on about multi dimensions, multiverses, and beings from other planets. This discussion has been going for so many years now. But isn’t it true that when you engage in your shamanic practices and ceremonies that you have already stepped into a different dimension but might not know it. For you are not in the same conscio…

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THE WONDER: SUMMER READING! 53:06

3M ago53:06

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Hi, everyone! We're still on hiatus, but this archive episode on books is perfect to help line up summer reading of interest to science-based Pagans. Enjoy!By The Wonder Podcast

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EPISODE 007 | Pat Sanagan on Choosing Visibility: Aging, Advocacy, and Authenticity 16:14

3M ago16:14

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In this rich and resonant episode, Lee Currie sits down with Pat Sanagan — nurse, mother, grandmother, and lifelong advocate — for a candid conversation about the evolving nature of visibility, introversion, parenting, and power as we age. From navigating family dynamics to letting go of the need to please, Pat shares what it means to lead with com…

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EPISODE 006 | Claire Barron-Sluga on Being Seen, Heard, and Valued 14:06

3M ago14:06

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In this warm, wise, and deeply affirming episode, Lee sits down with facilitator and community-builder Claire Barron-Sluga for a conversation about connection, aging, and the value of being seen. From the fatigue of Zoom life to the gentle rebellion of choosing presence over productivity, Claire offers a clear and courageous call to remember our wo…

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Walking Through Pain and the Storms of Life like a Buffalo: Shamans Cave 20:13

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A few years ago, Sandra read an interesting post on Facebook about how Buffalo walk into a storm to get through it versus trying to find away around the storm. This was a powerful lesson she learned as she tried it while walking through a blizzard and arrived home feeling empowered and revitalized. She tired the same thing walking through pain inst…

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EPISODE 005 | Living Permission Slips (What I Learned from Robin, Catherine, and Mary Elizabeth) 11:20

3M ago11:20

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This week’s Crone Rising episode is a solo reflection — a conversation between you and me, rooted in what I learned from three powerful women: Robin Blackburn, Catherine Taylor, and Mary Elizabeth Babcock. Each of them gave me something I didn’t expect: A permission slip. To dance in the chaos. To stop waging war on my body. To choose truth over pl…

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EPISODE 004 | Mary Elizabeth Babcock on Curiosity, Relevance, and the Wisdom to Say No 21:22

4M ago21:22

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Mary Elizabeth Babcock brings warmth, intelligence, and spiritual depth to this conversation about what it really means to age well. With stories about work, wellness, stewardship, spirituality, creativity, and reinvention, she invites us to reflect on our relationship to visibility, value, and vitality. From learning to set boundaries to embracing…

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Movement: The Shamans Cave 28:53

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Sandra was reading one of the posts on the Shamans Cave Facebook Page about the Bushmen who dance and sing for hours and the power and healing that comes from doing this. We have talked about the power of dancing, walking, and singing on a variety of past episodes. But as we have gotten into a habit of sitting more through driving, being on our dev…

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EPISODE 003 | Catherine Taylor Lives a Sovereign Life with Vitality, Beauty, and Boundaries 25:26

4M ago25:26

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Catherine Taylor is a radiant example of intentional living and unapologetic self-expression. In this intimate conversation, we explore her evolving relationship with beauty, vitality, and sovereignty as a woman unapologetically in her power. With wit, warmth, and the wisdom of one who has lived fully, Catherine invites us to stop performing and st…

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EPISODE 002 | Robin Blackburn is Writing New Narratives for Women in Midlife 26:23

4M ago26:23

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In this radiant opening guest episode of Crone Rising, host Lee Currie welcomes Robin Blackburn - an unapologetic 55 year old debut novelist and content marketer who's joyful energy and fierce authenticity light up the mic. Robin shares her decision to write her first book at 53, driven by her desire to see older women represented on the page. Toge…

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Hovering in the Corner: Shamans Cave 25:16

4M ago25:16

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In this week’s podcast Renee and Sandra talk about how on a spiritual level we can keep doing our work to expand and evolve. But if we are in a state of fear and contracting then we are suppressing all the spiritual energy we learned how to raise and this puts an amazing amount of stress on our bodies and nervous system when we are trying to expand…

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EPISODE 001 | Welcome to Crone Rising (aka, Who the Hell is Lee Currie?) 11:39

4M ago11:39

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In this debut episode of Crone Rising, your host, Lee Currie, shares the heart and soul behind this podcast - why it was created, who it's for, and what you can expect. This is a love letter to all the women who are done shrinking, silencing, and sidelining themselves. It's for the seekers, the storytellers, and the sovereigns-in-the-making. Join m…

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May 14, 2025 18:54 0:48

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THE WONDER is pausing for the time being. Thank you for listening, enjoy the archive, and be well!By The Wonder Podcast

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Trust: Shamans Cave 18:06

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In chaotic and challenging times trust is our most powerful tool and the one we often have the hardest time embracing. When things are not going well we want to blame, we want to withdraw, we feel victim to the forces of life. But this is part of starting any initiation. There needs to be a breakdown of trust and all we can count on as we enter a t…

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Horizontal and Vertical Growing: Shamans Cave 24:33

5M ago24:33

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In nature we have trees that who feed so many beings – humans, birds, insects, all that lives on the earth and air. And from a shamanic point of view these trees feel honored when we eat and feel nurtured from their fruits. But of course, then comes a cycle of regeneration of the silent process of going within to regenerate and become nourished aga…

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Aging Responsibility: Shamans Cave 22:31

5M ago22:31

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Death is a cycle of nature. We die with every change that happens to us in life. Due to so many illnesses circulating our over populated planet we are seeing death effect us all on a personal level. Loved ones and friends are dying at what feels untimely. No one is completely protected from the effects of toxins and the viruses and bacteria causing…

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Leaving Gossip Behind and Celebrating Successes: Shamans Cave 25:00

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In a lot of spiritual traditions gossip is a way to make people feel that they are superior to others who have made a misstep or who are not behaving in an ethical manner. It is true it is up to our communities to let people know when there are unethical teachers who are hurting others instead of truly teaching ethically from a place where they hav…