Dine with the Divine Ashley Oppon

In this episode of Dine with the Divine, host Ashley interviews Moss Mattai, a witch, pagan, and cult survivor, who shares his journey from a high-control religious group to discovering Welsh mythology and witchcraft. They discuss the importance of community, confronting emotions, and celebrating pagan traditions. The episode transitions into a fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen, providing insights into mythology and its cultural significance. Ashley also shares her contact information, including email addresses and social media handles, inviting listeners to connect with her. She thanks the audience for their support and looks forward to the next episode.
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00:25 Introducing Moss Mattai
11:40 Writing the Book: A Celebration of Joy
41:08 Dish of the Week: Offerings for Fairies
55:38 Hans Christian Andersen's Fairy Tale
01:11:01 Conclusion and Farewell
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TW: We talk about sexual assault this episode for a about a minute starting at 32:50. Please be advised.
In this episode of 'Dine with the Divine,' host Ashley welcomes Jill McLennan, a certified death doula and grief coach, to discuss her journey through death and grief, and how Buddhism has shaped her life and work. Jill shares her personal experiences and the core teachings of Buddha that influence her practice. The conversation extends to the historical impact of Buddha's teachings and their potential influence on other philosophies, including those of Jesus. Jill also talks about her podcast 'Seeing Death Clearly' and her work at 'End of Life Clarity.' The episode concludes with a vegetarian recipe for Buddha's Delight and reflections on life's impermanence.
00:29 Meet Jill McLennan: Certified Death Doula
02:17 Jill's Journey to Becoming a Death Doula
25:03 Introducing Buddha's Delight: A Vegetarian Dish
27:55 Exploring Buddhism: Jill's Personal Journey
50:30 Introduction to Buddhism
01:03:18 The Story of Buddha
01:16:12 Conclusion and Farewell
Jill McClennen is a certified death doula, grief coach, and the "Seeing Death Clearly" podcast host.
Beyond her role as a death doula, Jill is also a trauma-sensitive yoga instructor. She incorporates movement, reiki, and shamanic healing techniques to assist clients in addressing their fears surrounding death, coping with grief, and finding peace around the end of life.
Her journey as a death doula has profoundly shaped Jill's perspective on life's priorities. This transformation fuels her mission of helping others clarify their core values, regardless of the time they have left.
Through her podcast, Jill engages in meaningful discussions with various guests about death, dying, grief, and how to live life fully. She advocates for open, honest dialogues about death, dying, and grief among friends and loved ones, including age-appropriate discussions with children from an early age.

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In this episode of 'Dine with the Divine,' host Ashley welcomes Sarah Lynch Thomason, a song leader, documentarian, folklorist, and illustrator from Western North Carolina. They delve into the world of traditional and contemporary songs, discussing how these connect to historical practices, struggles, and rituals. Sarah shares insights into her year-long course 'Singing the Wheel of the Year,' which integrates folk traditions with neo-pagan holidays through song and ritual. The episode features Sarah's enchanting performances of traditional and adapted songs, highlights the importance of singing in communal and ceremonial contexts, and explores the emotional and historical significance of various musical forms.
00:35 Introducing Our Special Guest: Sarah Lynch Thomason
24:50 Dish of the Week: What Did Sailors Eat?
29:43 Join the Diner's Club Membership
30:46 Welcome to the Diner's Club
31:07 Introduction to Sorrow's Class
31:47 Exploring Pagan Holidays Through Song
Saro Lynch-Thomason is a song leader, documentarian, folklorist and illustrator from Western North Carolina. She loves to use traditional and contemporary songs to connect people to historical practices, struggles and rituals. She currently teaches a year-long course called "Singing the Wheel of the Year."
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In this episode of 'Dine with the Divine,' host Ashley and spiritual advisor Dom explore the profound spiritual realms of Catholicism by delving into the intricacies of Marian apparitions. The discussion spans various manifestations of the Virgin Mary, including Our Lady of Guadalupe, Lourdes, and Fatima, highlighting their historical, cultural, and spiritual impacts. They examine the intersections of folk Catholicism and indigenous beliefs, the complexities of Marian devotions, and the reimagined practices that can foster spiritual healing. The episode accentuates legendary tales, personal spiritual experiences, and culinary delights, featuring a crispy tofu stir-fry recipe.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
28:06 Crispy Tofu Recipe
31:52 Podcast Recommendation
33:07 Marian Apparitions
58:02 Our Lady of Guadalupe
01:42:53 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell
I am a spiritual advisor and practitioner of Folk-Catholicism, Spiritism, and Plant Magic. I am also an author, psychic medium, and Guadalupana, and I am THE Queer Catholic Mystic.

My mission is to help my clients improve their lives, heal the earth, and elevate society by working in service of God and the good spirits. With each offering, I empower my clients to work alongside these spirits to achieve their goals and live a good life.
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The episode features a deep dive into various spiritual traditions and mythologies, hosted by Ashley with guest Frater OD. It covers Frater OD's experiences with addiction and his journey to healing through magic and spirituality, emphasizing Theurgy and the use of local flora in rituals. The discussion also explores the mythological backgrounds of Greek goddess Aphrodite, their cultural implications, and broader themes of love, including self-love, effective communication, and human connections.
00:45 Guest Introduction: Frater OD
12:13 Frater OD's Spiritual Journey
43:57 Promoting Otherworldly Oracle Podcast
45:15 Dish of the Week: Ambrosia Salad
47:48 Exploring Theurgy and Ecstatic States
01:12:00 Aphrodite: The Multifaceted Goddess
Occult philosopher, author, and creator of Magick Circles and Azoth Quest Publishing. An eclectic pagan magician and syncretic witch, basically a big bowl of Omnist soup with hot sauce on top.
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In this enlightening and engaging episode of 'Woof, Woof! Time with the Divine,' host Ashley is joined by Jamie Waggoner, author of 'Hades, Myth, Magic, and Modern Devotion.' They delve into the depths of Greek mythology, particularly focusing on Hades, the Greek underworld, and the love story of Hades and Persephone. Jamie discusses her path into paganism, her work with goddess traditions, and offers practical deity work tips.
00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
00:25 Guest Introduction: Jamie Waggoner
10:07 Dish of the Week: Greek Meatballs in Pomegranate Sauce
13:13 Tea Time: Exploring the Greek Underworld
13:37 Hades: The Unseen One
46:03 The Story of Hades and Persephone
Jamie Waggoner is a Pagan priestess, philosopher, writer, and teacher. Jamie has studied esoteric and occult subjects since 1995. She holds a BA in philosophy, magna c*m laude, from the University of Idaho and Kingian Nonviolence Level I Trainer Certification from the Selma Center for Nonviolence, Truth, and Reconciliation.

Jamie uses her skills and experience gained over twenty years of magical praxis to lead workshops, rituals, sacred circles, and study programs. Her work as a priestess is highlighted in the Red Tent documentary film (2012) and the Goddess on Earth Oracle (2021).

In addition to her independent projects, Jamie is a cofounder and teacher for Way of the Weaver, an inclusive program of magical inquiry, social justice, and community building. She has been a devotee of Hades since 2016. Visit her online at jamiewaggoner.com.
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