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Dreaming the Ancestors

Hosted by Tara Brading · religion · EN-US

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

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What is Dreaming the Ancestors about?

An intimate journey of remembering and reclaiming ancestral stories, feminine wisdom, and earth magic. Throughout the series, I talk with guests from Ireland & the British Isles about ancestral dreaming and remembering as a pathway back to reverent ways of living in the modern world.

Who hosts Dreaming the Ancestors?

Dreaming the Ancestors is hosted by Tara Brading. The show has published 22 episodes to date.

What has Dreaming the Ancestors covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Keening, the Cailleach, and Harnessing the Medicine of Grief ~ Sionnáin (Michelle Shannon)" (8 December 2025, 63 minutes), "Reviving the Village, the Roundhouse, and the Ancestral Council ~ Veronica Stanwell" (7 October 2025, 62 minutes), and "Healing Intergenerational Legacies of Female Deprivation ~ Michaela from Rooted Feminine Wellness" (14 July 2025, 47 minutes).

How often does Dreaming the Ancestors publish?

Dreaming the Ancestors publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 57 minutes across 22 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Dreaming the Ancestors?

Booking probability for Dreaming the Ancestors is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Dreaming the Ancestors requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Dreaming the Ancestors's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Dreaming the Ancestors?

The strongest fits for Dreaming the Ancestors are Religion & Faith. Dreaming the Ancestors has a religion audience.

About the host

Tara Brading hosts Dreaming the Ancestors, a religion podcast with 22 episodes published.

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  • Dreaming the Ancestors

    Keening, the Cailleach, and Harnessing the Medicine of Grief ~ Sionnáin (Michelle Shannon)

    Dec 8, 20251h 3m

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

  • Dreaming the Ancestors

    Reviving the Village, the Roundhouse, and the Ancestral Council ~ Veronica Stanwell

    Oct 7, 20251h 2m

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

  • Episode #18

    Healing Intergenerational Legacies of Female Deprivation ~ Michaela from Rooted Feminine Wellness

    Jul 14, 202547 minS2

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

  • Dreaming the Ancestors

    Welsh Spirituality and Cultural Appropriation ~ Gwilym Morus-Baird

    Apr 2, 202555 min

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

  • Dreaming the Ancestors

    Animism, Archeology, and The Ancient Pretani People of Britain ~ Sam MacLaren

    Feb 21, 202550 min

    There’s a lot of interest at the moment in connecting with our ancient past, and reviving the “Old Ways” of our earth-honoring ancestors. And while there’s so much we can learn from the past, it can be all too easy to...

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  • Episode #15

    Sacred Kingship, Initiation, and Healing the Division between Men & Women ~ Niall Graham

    Dec 11, 20241h 4m

    In this episode, Niall is deeply vulnerable in sharing about his own mental health journey and his discovery of what it means to be a man. He discusses the significance of the Mother Wound for men, and men’s deep...

  • Episode #14

    Alchemy, Folk Medicine, and Tending the Sacred Waters ~ Charlotte Pulver

    Nov 13, 202442 minS2

    In this episode, Charlotte weaves together the story of alchemy and her journey to revive the folk medicine of her lineage. Her ancestors were apothecarists for many generations before being persecuted for their...

  • Episode #13

    Rewilding, Ancestral Lifeways, and Ecological Repair ~ Lucy Ní hAodhagáin

    Sep 28, 202449 minS2

    In this episode, Lucy Ní hAodhagáin (they/she) shares how living in conscious relationship with the land has the power to revive our innate wildness, our sense of belonging, and the wisdom of the ancestors. In Lucy’s...

  • Dreaming the Ancestors

    Harnessing imbas forosnai (divine inspiration) for sacred activism ~ Laura Murphy

    May 17, 20241h 3m

    In this episode, Laura Murphy shares wisdom about her sacred activism journey and the ways in which she harnesses the ancient Irish practice of imbas forosnai (divine inspiration) in her work to create social change...

  • Episode #12

    Reviving the Proto-Celtic Language & the Ancient Ways of Woman ~ Carolyn Hillyer

    Mar 28, 202456 minS2

    In this episode, Carolyn Hillyer shares wisdom about living on the wild lands of Dartmoor and her process of reviving and reimagining the Proto-Celtic language; a language spoken by ancient ancestors across various...

  • Episode #10

    Welsh Witchcraft & Women of Welsh Mythology ~ Mhara Starling

    Jul 3, 20231h 7mS2

    Wales is a country full of legends and myths about the spiritual world; stories of sacred lakes, healing herbs, women of magic, and the mighty red dragon. The Land remembers these stories and the ancient ways of mystery...

  • Episode #9

    Irish Tree Wisdom, Plant Magic & Land Tending ~ Aoife Ní hEochaidh Réamainn

    Apr 26, 202357 minS2

    In the midst of rapid technological advancements, there is an ancient whisper that calls to many of us...a calling to return to the wisdom of the earth and the sacred technology of nature. A calling to reconnect with...

  • Episode #8

    Pathways of Belonging & Courting the Sacred ~ Isla Macleod

    Nov 24, 202249 minS2

    In this time of displacement, disconnection and overwhelm, so many people are longing for meaningful ways to belong. The questions that we hold close to our hearts are things like: What does it mean to belong to this...

  • Episode #7

    Modern-Day Druidry and Rites of Passage ~ Eimear Burke

    Jun 30, 202249 minS2

    In this podcast episode I speak with Eimear Burke, a Druid and Seanchaí (storyteller) as well as the Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD). We talk about the importance of Rites of Passage and how...

  • Dreaming the Ancestors

    Midwifery, Motherhood & Scottish Folk Medicine ~ Nicola Goodall

    May 4, 202255 min

    In this conversation, I talk with Nicola Goodall about the importance of midwives in the birthing process for mothers, and the ways that Scottish folk medicine weaves into the ancient tradition of midwifery. Nicola...

  • Episode #5

    Reclaiming the Mythos of our Feminine Bodies ~ Jen Murphy

    Jan 22, 202255 minS2

    In this episode with Jen Murphy, we dive into the connection between mythology and the feminine body, with a special focus on the myths of ancient Ireland. As women, we are indoctrinated into so many false narratives...

  • Episode #4

    The Wisdom of Women & Water ~ Dr. Karen Ward

    Sep 22, 202159 minS2

    In this episode with Dr. Karen Ward, founder of Moon Mná, we talk about the sacred connection between women and water in the ancient Irish tradition. There's a vital connection between women, water and flow which is...

  • Episode #3

    Reclaiming the Wisdom of the Goddess ~ Kathy Jones

    Sep 1, 202152 minS2

    In this episode with Kathy Jones, founder of the Glastonbury Goddess Temple, we speak about reclaiming the wisdom of the Goddess. For too long the Goddess has been forgotten, degraded and denigrated as patriarchal...

  • Episode #2

    Ireland's Ancient Astronomers ~ Anthony Murphy

    Jul 21, 20211h 2mS2

    Imagine living in a time when there was no artificial light. When there was true darkness in the sky, when there were no high rise buildings blocking your view of the celestial realms. A time when you knew exactly where...

  • Episode #1

    Sacred Song Traditions of Ireland ~ Mary McLaughlin

    Jul 14, 20211h 15mS2

    In this episode with Mary McLaughlin we discuss Ireland's incredibly rich culture and heritage when it comes to traditional music and sacred song traditions. Sacred songs have been important to our ancestors throughout...

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