From The Flames- A Podcast About Rebirth, Renewal & Reconciliation.

Phoenix And Wolfe

My name is Amanda Shannon and I'm here to share about finding our true calling, our indigenous roots, our true flame! Noone's journey looks the same, but we all know our fire walk and this podcast is all about sharing the wisdom that we have been gifted as we have leaned into spirit and truth. I want to share my own stories and the stories of the amazing people who inspire me every day so that you can face the fire with courage and curiousity. That the shared wisdom will bring a new life into consciousness for us all so we can be strong. So that we can bring more beauty into this world. x

Episodes

  1. 03/08/2023

    Soul Talk & Self Talk - with Rebecca Houlihan

    Here we are back with Episode 6, I am really leaning into this work and hoping it is serving you all well.    This week we have the beautiful Rebecca Houlihan with us. Rebecca Houlihan- aka BEX is an Irish born singer songwriter . When living In Australia she Co-wrote and preformed in Wisemams circus first album and cowrote their 3rd album with Australia's Blues Virtuoso Ben Chakravorty . BEX then went onto collaborating with Greek producer Kevin Sunray. They created Two melodic house and techno tracks which ended up topping the Beatport charts with single Voices at no 1 in electronica charts & no 12 in the Beatport top 100 releases. Currently in Barcelona she’s working with Producer Da Fabi from Green Music Studio who are collaborating on a saucy summer rnb track that will be released in the coming months.  Rebecca has met likeminded musicians and formed a Band called BEXX formally knows as Bex&D’Soultrain. BEXX are currently working on their EP which will release in five singles this year . The Band is formed with guitar and Bass sensationalists Lorenzo Spinozzi and Hernan Fridman , they are creating a mix of all things Neo soul ,rock and RNB .  Their influences are mixed between RHCP - Red hot chillie peppers, Eryka Badu, The long awaited songs are set to be filled with colourful emotional tones,texturised melodic melodys  & some seriously catchy hooks. Keep an eye out for this magic in 2023 .   Listen in to hear: How she adapted to the music scene after moving to Barcelona Different Therapies she finds support in Her perspective on self talk and self-care How her Journey to Australia impacted her emotional stamina as an artist How going big in Australia informed her practice on her return to Ireland Why she believes everything happens for a reason How she felt called to leave Ireland How the band came together How her journey to authenticity and recording her music came about What she thinks about having a supportive partner Her thoughts on having positive supporter as a young woman curious about the arts Why we need supportive friends in the industry You can follow her journey on Instagram.  https://instagram.com/houlihanrebecca?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= https://open.spotify.com/artist/0SBecK1sp6fjF92Puwl2LU?si=DIX4QruSTj2vH4WfnMj3iw

    56 min
  2. 02/22/2023

    Between the Worlds - with Dora Gola

    Welcome back everyone to Episode 5!!! Where is the time going? This week we have the joy of sitting with Dora Gola and hearing her story as she navigates the world in a constant flux of duality, be that with Irish and Polish heritage, or her career as a vocal coach/artist mentor and her career as a singer songwriter, producer and performing artist. Dora Gola- singer-songwriter, dancer, performing artist and vocal coach and artists' mentor. Born in Poland, raised in Ireland. Her music is a haunting journey of dark Electro-Pop, interwoven with elements of Slavic Folk, brooding synths, and lavish Eastern-Asian sounds with cinematic sound production. Dora’s powerful and sensual vocal draws the listener in, telling of the Earth’s consciousness and human longing. She expresses her songs through the medium of voice and dance. In 2022 Dora was announced as one of the hottest acts to emerge right now by Hot Press Magazine. She was also awarded the ‘Emerging Artist of the Year 2022’ by the Polish Ambassador. She headlined one of the best music venues in Ireland - Dolans, Monroe's Live and The Attic. She graduated with first-class honours with BA in Voice & Dance at the IWAMD and MA in Performance from UCC. Dora is one of the most exciting female acts to emerge in Ireland right now. Listen in to discover: Why we must be aware of how we balance assimilation and self acceptance Why we need to cultivate space to protect our energy Why energy exchange matters so much in the music industry What different elements combine to make the sound we know of as Dora Gola How intention and presence can impact the audience How the Polish communities acceptance has informed Dora's practice or perspective What are the biggest drivers in Dora's spiritual development Considerations we must consider about our relationship with the earth How we can integrate our inner child in our adult journey https://www.doragola.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/2fIz43VwJaZ8LcQsjG0IQ6?si=jouaxyZoSKugMUpwZCNfWA https://www.instagram.com/doragola/?hl=en

    1h 9m
  3. 02/16/2023

    The Three Winters and their Fruits- With Santiago Rial

    We are back with Episode 4! I can't believe it and I am so excited to shine a light on a special friend of ours Santiago! Santiago is a 37 year old Argentinian illustrator, he moved to Ireland following his passion for researching many aspects of Irish culture and heritage, focusing mostly on medieval mythology, history, sociology and language. Writing articles and creating illustrations, he aims at making the facts we can known about Irish Studies as accessible as possible, while at the same time engaging with community projects regarding the sustainable stewardship of and access to both land and knowledge. Listen in to discover : How name and place can be a choice How the seasons are a necessary affect How a leap of faith isn't so scary when we accept there are no certainties Learn about Santiago's relationship with ancient sites in Ireland, especially Loughcrew His thoughts on modern approaches to shamanism and connection with the land How Santiago makes our history, culture and mythology accessible to us How the messages of our ancestors live within us and guide us Learn about Dionysius the 'Foreigner' God and his place in Santiago's journey and perspective living here in Ireland The Gaelic Woodland Project and the call to action Why there is not much being done to get rid of invasive woodland species, not surprisingly its related to profits... His connection with his own ancestors and the cry for home Irishism's he now has the joy of learning to live with :) https://www.instagram.com/seamus.draoigall/ https://www.instagram.com/deercun/ https://www.instagram.com/gaelicwoodlandproject/

    1h 16m

About

My name is Amanda Shannon and I'm here to share about finding our true calling, our indigenous roots, our true flame! Noone's journey looks the same, but we all know our fire walk and this podcast is all about sharing the wisdom that we have been gifted as we have leaned into spirit and truth. I want to share my own stories and the stories of the amazing people who inspire me every day so that you can face the fire with courage and curiousity. That the shared wisdom will bring a new life into consciousness for us all so we can be strong. So that we can bring more beauty into this world. x