The Goddess Divine Podcast

The Goddess Divine Podcast

Welcome to the Goddess Divine Podcast! My name is Deanna - I am a teacher, author of Awakening the Psychic Self and Higher Self Oracle, Reiki Master, and Divine Goddess practitioner.  Join me as I: Unveil the stories of goddesses from across time and cultures. From the fierce warrior queens of Celtic lore to the all-encompassing Mother Earth of indigenous traditions, we'll explore the diverse tapestry of the divine feminine. Dive deep into the archetypes and energies these goddesses embody. We'll learn to harness the power of the Creatrix, the wisdom of the Crone, the fierce protection of the Warrior, and the transformative grace of the Healer within ourselves. Explore the practical applications of goddess wisdom in our daily lives. We'll discuss how to connect with the divine feminine through rituals, meditation, creative expression, and acts of conscious living. Spark conversations that challenge the status quo and empower a new era of feminine leadership. All through the lens of the goddess. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner of goddess spirituality or just beginning your journey, this podcast is for you. Here, we'll create a supportive and vibrant community where we can learn from each other, share our experiences, and ignite the divine spark within. So, grab your headphones, light your favorite candle, and prepare to be swept away on a magical ride. The goddesses are waiting, and their stories are ready to be heard. You can find me on instagram at: @goddessdivinepod

  1. 5d ago

    S2 Ep29: Sumerian Goddess Nisaba: The Goddess Who Wrote the World

    Long before libraries, before parchment and ink, before the written word shaped civilizations, the people of ancient Mesopotamia believed that writing itself was sacred. At the center of this belief stood Nisaba, also known as Nidaba, the Sumerian goddess of writing, wisdom, and grain. In this episode of The Goddess Divine Podcast, we explore the remarkable figure of Nisaba, a goddess who presided over the invention of writing, the keeping of cosmic and earthly records, and the cultivation of knowledge. Drawing from ancient Sumerian hymns, temple texts, and the broader cosmology of Mesopotamian religion, we examine how Nisaba functioned not only as a patroness of scribes but also as a member of the Anunnaki, the powerful divine council of Mesopotamian gods. What did it mean to be part of the Anunnaki? How did ancient people understand the divine order that governed the cosmos? And what might it mean today to connect with a goddess who presided over language, memory, and the recording of human experience? Through myth, history, and reflection, we encounter Nisaba as both a historical deity and a powerful archetype of wisdom and sacred knowledge. References:  Black, Jeremy & Green, Anthony. Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia. University of Texas Press, 1992 Kramer, Samuel Noah. Sumerian Mythology. University of Pennsylvania Press, 1961. Dalley, Stephanie. Myths from Mesopotamia. Oxford University Press, 2000. Bottéro, Jean. Religion in Ancient Mesopotamia. University of Chicago Press, 2001. Civil, Miguel. “The Sumerian Writing System.” The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the World’s Ancient Languages, 2004. The Electronic Text Corpus of Sumerian Literature (ETCSL), University of Oxford. A Hymn to Nisaba, accessed 11 Jan 2017. Ancient Mesopotamian Gods and Goddesses: Nidaba by Johanna Tudeau, accessed 11 Jan 2017. Bertman, S. Handbook to Life in Ancient Mesopotamia. Oxford University Press, 2005. Kramer, S. N. The Sumerians: Their History, Culture, and Character. University of Chicago Press, 1971. Kriwaczek, P. Babylon: Mesopotamia and the Birth of Civilization. St. Martin's Griffin, 2012. Monaghan, P. Goddesses in World Culture, Volume I. Praeger, 2010

    22 min
  2. May 24

    S2 Ep28: Etruscan Goddess Vanth: She Who Waits at the Threshold

    In this episode, we descend into the shadowed world of the Etruscans to meet Vanth, the winged goddess of the Underworld whose presence marked the fragile boundary between life and death. Often misunderstood as a demon or reduced to a mere attendant of darker powers, Vanth emerges instead as a luminous and watchful psychopomp, a guide who stands at the threshold with torch, key, and unwavering gaze. This episode examines how Vanth embodied a uniquely Etruscan understanding of death not as annihilation, but as passage. We explore her iconography, her relationship with Charun, her possible survival into Roman mystery traditions, and her profound relevance for modern seekers navigating endings, initiations, and rebirth. With in-text citations and scholarly references, this episode invites listeners into the liminal space where fear dissolves into sacred transition and where the winged goddess waits, not to punish, but to accompany. References Bane, Theresa (2012). Encyclopedia of Demons in World Religions and Cultures. Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland. p. 322. ISBN 978-0-7864-8894-0. OCLC 774276733. Retrieved 2018-12-15. Bonfante, L. (1986). Etruscan Life and Afterlife: A Handbook of Etruscan Studies. Wayne State University Press. de Grummond, N. T. (2006). Etruscan Myth, Sacred History, and Legend. University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology. Haynes, S. (2000). Etruscan Civilization: A Cultural History. J. Paul Getty Museum. Pliny the Elder. Natural History. Cicero. De Divinatione. Scheffer, C. (1937). “Vanth and the Etruscan Underworld.” Journal of Roman Studies. Thalia Took. “Vanth.” Theoi Greek Mythology: Etruscan Gods & Goddesses. https://www.thaliatook.com/OGOD/vanthogod.php Tomanelli, Lauren (2023). "Demons and Forgetting in Etruscan Homeric Art". Etruscan and Italic Studies. 26 (1–2): 64–85. doi:10.1515/etst-2023-0001. ISSN 2566-9095.

    17 min
  3. May 17

    S2 Ep27: Mary Magdalene: Apostle of the Inner Kingdom

    For centuries, Mary Magdalene has been misunderstood, diminished, and misrepresented, cast as a repentant sinner rather than recognized as one of the most important spiritual figures of early Christianity. Yet the earliest texts tell a very different story: one of a woman who carried profound spiritual authority, intimate teaching, and a radical vision of inner awakening. In this expansive episode, we journey into the life, legacy, and gospel of Mary Magdalene. Beginning with a quiet microstory at the tomb, we explore how Mary became the first witness to the resurrection, why her voice unsettled the early Church, and how her teachings, preserved in the Gospel of Mary, offer a spirituality rooted not in obedience or hierarchy, but in remembrance, discernment, and inner authority. We examine how and why Mary Magdalene was later miscast as a prostitute, what her gospel reveals about the nature of the soul and liberation from fear, and why her voice was sidelined as institutional Christianity took shape. Drawing from biblical scholarship, early Christian texts, and mystical theology, this episode invites listeners to encounter Mary Magdalene not as a symbol of shame or redemption, but as a teacher of wisdom and an apostle of the inner kingdom. This is an episode for anyone drawn to a spirituality that is embodied, mature, and deeply personaland for those who sense that something essential was lost when women’s voices were removed from the center of sacred tradition.  ReferencesThe Gospel of Mary (Berlin Codex) The Gospel of John 20:11–18 The Gospel of Luke 8:1–3 Elaine Pagels, The Gnostic Gospels Karen L. King, The Gospel of Mary of Magdala Pope Gregory I, Homily 33 Vatican II liturgical revisions (1969) Early Church writings on canon formation The Gospel of Mary (Nag Hammadi and Berlin Codex fragments) Jacobus de Voragine – The Golden Legend (Legenda Aurea), c. 1260 Jean-Yves Leloup – The Gospel of Mary Magdalene Victor Saxer – Le culte de Marie Madeleine en Occident Archaeological and historical studies of Sainte-Baume, Provence

    53 min
  4. May 10

    S2 Ep25: Aztec Goddess Itzpapalotl: The Obsidian Butterfly and the Star Demon Mother

    In this episode we enter the haunting and powerful world of Itzpapalotl, the Aztec goddess known as the Obsidian Butterfly. She is a terrifying and protective figure who dwells in the celestial realm of Tamoanchan, a paradise of creation and destruction. Her wings are said to be edged with obsidian blades, her face skeletal, her presence both beautiful and deadly. To understand Itzpapalotl, we must step into the cosmology of the Mexica, the people we often call the Aztecs whose universe was alive with sacred forces, cyclical destruction, and divine transformation. Within that worldview, Itzpapalotl was not merely a monster of myth but a powerful celestial mother associated with warrior spirits, star demons known as the Tzitzimimeh, and the dangerous threshold between life and death. This episode explores the mythology of the Obsidian Butterfly, the culture that revered her, the rituals and offerings that honored her power, and the lessons her story still holds today. Through myth, cosmology, and history including how colonial chroniclers recorded and misunderstood her, we uncover one of the most fascinating and mysterious goddesses of Mesoamerica.  ReferencesLópez Austin, A. (1997). Tamoanchan, Tlalocan: Places of Mist. University Press of Colorado.Miller, M., & Taube, K. (1993). The Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya. Thames & Hudson.Sahagún, B. de. (1950–1982). Florentine Codex: General History of the Things of New Spain. School of American Research.Townsend, R. F. (2009). The Aztecs. Thames & Hudson.Codex Chimalpopoca. (1992). The Annals of Cuauhtitlan and the Legend of the Suns (J. Bierhorst, Trans.). University of Arizona Press.

    22 min

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Welcome to the Goddess Divine Podcast! My name is Deanna - I am a teacher, author of Awakening the Psychic Self and Higher Self Oracle, Reiki Master, and Divine Goddess practitioner.  Join me as I: Unveil the stories of goddesses from across time and cultures. From the fierce warrior queens of Celtic lore to the all-encompassing Mother Earth of indigenous traditions, we'll explore the diverse tapestry of the divine feminine. Dive deep into the archetypes and energies these goddesses embody. We'll learn to harness the power of the Creatrix, the wisdom of the Crone, the fierce protection of the Warrior, and the transformative grace of the Healer within ourselves. Explore the practical applications of goddess wisdom in our daily lives. We'll discuss how to connect with the divine feminine through rituals, meditation, creative expression, and acts of conscious living. Spark conversations that challenge the status quo and empower a new era of feminine leadership. All through the lens of the goddess. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner of goddess spirituality or just beginning your journey, this podcast is for you. Here, we'll create a supportive and vibrant community where we can learn from each other, share our experiences, and ignite the divine spark within. So, grab your headphones, light your favorite candle, and prepare to be swept away on a magical ride. The goddesses are waiting, and their stories are ready to be heard. You can find me on instagram at: @goddessdivinepod

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