Into the Circle with Erica O'Reilly

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Journey with Erica O'Reilly — Irish-Canadian storyteller and spiritual counsellor — into the heart, spirit, and sacredly-held Otherworld of Ireland through tincture-sized stories for the soul. stepintothecircle.substack.com

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    Brigid and the Stars | S1 Ep7

    A falling star. A midnight meadow. And a grandmother who knows more than she lets on. Journey with a young girl named Brigid as she discovers the ancient wisdom of the women before her — celestial secrets, sacred waters, and the night myth steps out of story and into her life. Step into the misty heart of Ireland, where the land whispers, rivers carry the names of goddesses, and magic lives in the spirits of those who walk her fields. ____________________ Credits & Additional Resources The Metrical Dindshenchas - Volume 3. Boand I & II. Mythical Ireland. Live Irish Myths episode 16: Bóinn, goddess of Brú na Bóinne. Mythical Ireland. Youtube. Bóinn Re:membered: A Story of Poetic Inspiration by Laura Murphy | S2 Ep7. Knotwork Myth & Storytelling. Sitting with the Mothers: Getting to Know Goddess Bóinn. Substack. Written by Erica O’Reilly. ____________________ Show You Support Into the Circle on Substack - Subscribe to receive episodes and Erica's literary wonderings directly to your inbox. Into the Circle on Buy Me a Coffee - Support the podcast with a gesture of kindness. Connect with Erica Into the Circle on Instagram Into the Circle Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stepintothecircle.substack.com

    14 min

  2. JAN 28

    Vision of Imbolc | S1 Ep6

    Stand at the ceremonial threshold between seasons — where Samhain meets Imbolc. Journey into the heart of the story, where an Cailleach greets Brigid at the turning of the year. Stillness softens. Darkness lifts. And seeds of becoming begin to stir. Here, the wise woman does not entirely disappear as the light returns. She is invited to walk with us — carrying the bones of what has been, midwifing what is yet to be born. Additional Resources Sitting with the Mothers: Getting to Know Goddess Brigid. Substack. Written by Erica O’Reilly. An Irish Imbolc Ritual. Substack. Written by Jennifer Murphy. Brigid’s Day. Website. Ireland’s National Holiday. Brigid’s Way. Website. A Celtic Pilgrimage. Show Your Support Into the Circle on Substack - Subscribe to receive episodes and Erica's literary wonderings directly to your inbox. Into the Circle on Buy Me a Coffee - Support the podcast with a gesture of kindness. Connect with Erica Into the Circle on Instagram Into the Circle Website * Image Credit: "Dormant Light". Inspired Stock. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stepintothecircle.substack.com

    9 min

  3. 12/14/2025

    A Winter's Gift | S1 Ep5

    Journey into a winter’s tale where a child’s soft question stirs the magic of an Cailleach, the ancient grandmother spirit of Irish folklore — and the quiet miracles that can mend a grieving heart. In our story, we meet a Little Boy navigating his first Christmas without his mother. Through his eyes, we witness a world filled with both sorrow and wonder — as he holds a single wish for the season: snow. In a tale where myth is woven alongside the human heart, an Cailleach offers the Little Boy (and listeners alike) a spark of winter magic and a gentle reminder: our loved ones remain connected to us, even when their physical presence feels far away. More on an Cailleach Sitting with the Mothers: Getting to know An Cailleach. Into the Circle with Erica O’Reilly. Substack. 17 November, 2024. Show Links Into the Circle on Substack - Subscribe to receive episodes and Erica's literary wonderings directly to your inbox. Into the Circle on Buy Me a Coffee - Support the podcast with a gesture of kindness. Connect with Erica Into the Circle on Instagram Into the Circle Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stepintothecircle.substack.com

    19 min
  4. Molly's Story | S1 Ep4

    12/01/2025

    Molly's Story | S1 Ep4

    In Molly’s Story, journey into a tale that moves between beginnings and endings, held by the ancient ones who dwell betwixt the veils. As Samhain continues, let us look to the North — to the ancestors, an Cailleach, and the quieting Earth — as we’re reminded that death is not an ending, but perhaps immram into a new beginning. Show Links Into the Circle on Substack - Subscribe to receive new episodes and literary reflections directly to your inbox. Into the Circle on Buy Me a Coffee - Support the podcast with a gesture of kindness. Connect with Erica Into the Circle on Instagram Into the Circle Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stepintothecircle.substack.com

    29 min

  5. 10/31/2025

    Careful, Thomas O’Malley | S1 Ep3

    They say trouble finds those who seek it — unfortunately, Thomas O’Malley was just the sort to ignore his grandmother’s warnings. On a chilly November evening, Tommy finally learns why every woman should be met with reverence and respect. For not all who wander after dark are among the living. Continue your journey into our ‘Stories of Samhain’ series with a tale inspired by Dr. Patricia Lysaght’s research and the haunting legend of The Imprint of the Banshee’s Five Fingers. Additional Resources Lysaght, Patricia. The Banshee: The Irish Death-messenger. 1997. “Blúiríní Béaloidis 27 - the Banshee (With Professor Patricia Lysaght).” Spotify, 31 Oct. 2020. Show Links Into the Circle on Substack - Subscribe to receive episodes and Erica's literary wonderings directly to your inbox. Into the Circle on Buy Me a Coffee - Support the podcast with a gesture of kindness. Connect with Erica Into the Circle Website Into the Circle on Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stepintothecircle.substack.com

    10 min

  6. 09/30/2025

    The Witch Hare: A Tale for Mrs. Murphy & Mrs. O'Sullivan | S1 Ep2

    Show Notes The first in our ‘Stories of Samhain’ series, journey with Erica into a reimagining of the Irish folktale ‘The Witch Hare’ - as shared through the magical friendship of Mrs. Murphy & Mrs. O’Sullivan. Inspired by the tale shared in Treasury of Irish Fairy and Folk Tales. Barnes & Noble Inc, 2016. Show Links Into the Circle on Substack - Subscribe to receive episodes and Erica's literary wonderings directly to your inbox. Into the Circle on Buy Me a Coffee - Support the podcast with a gesture of kindness. Connect with Erica Into the Circle on Instagram Into the Circle Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stepintothecircle.substack.com

    10 min
  7. Vision of a Selkie Mother: Receiving a Lost Soul Part | S1 Ep1

    09/04/2025

    Vision of a Selkie Mother: Receiving a Lost Soul Part | S1 Ep1

    Vision of a Selkie Mother: Receiving a Lost Soul Part | S1 Ep1 Journey with Erica to the shores of County Kerry; where, on her final night, she receives a vision of a Selkie Mother and retrieves a long lost soul part. Related Into the Circle Stories or Articles The Calling of the Sea and a Lost Sealskin Show Links Into the Circle on Substack - Subscribe to receive episodes and Erica's literary wonderings directly to your inbox. Into the Circle on Buy Me a Coffee - Support the podcast with a gesture of kindness. Connect with Erica Into the Circle on Instagram Into the Circle Website This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit stepintothecircle.substack.com

    8 min
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Journey with Erica O'Reilly — Irish-Canadian storyteller and spiritual counsellor — into the heart, spirit, and sacredly-held Otherworld of Ireland through tincture-sized stories for the soul. stepintothecircle.substack.com

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