The Spacious Unknown

Kat Bucciantini
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In The Spacious Unknown, we wander into the wide landscape of unconventional spirituality, listening to stories of belief, wonder, and practice from those who walk their own sacred paths. Published every other week. unfurlbodybreathbeyond.substack.com

  1. Nov 4

    Spiritual Wisdom of the Divine Masculine

    ETHAN TEED is a Wild Guide, Eco-Spiritual Director, Wild Church Leader, and Celtic Mystic who accompanies others on the path to remembering our interconnection with the Sacred Wild and embodying the generative, divine masculine through men’s work and storytelling. Drawing on his long career as a critical care nurse, his grounding in Celtic spirituality, and his fidelity to ancestral mythology, he explores the sacredness of everyday existence and nature. Alongside his wife, Karyn, he tends the land in the Pacific Northwest and guides others toward deep personal and ecological wholeness. He is father to four amazing young adults; Maddie, Victoria, Taylor, and Connor. WEBSITE: www.anamcarafields.com INSTAGRAM: @anam.cara.fields SUBSTACK: Ethan Teed RESOURCES OR MENTIONS * Robert Bly: Author, Poet, and Founder of the Minnesota Men’s Conference. He was a key figure in mythopoetic men’s work. * Ian MacKenzie: Filmmaker, Men’s Soul Work Guide, Host and Founder of the Mythic Masculine, and co-founder of the Cascadia Men’s Conference. * John Philip Newell: Author, Teacher, and Speaker on Celtic Spirituality. Founder of Earth and Soul, a Celtic initiative of study, spiritual practice and compassionate action. * Center for Wild Spirituality: Founded and run by Victoria Loorz, Center For Wild Spirituality facilitates programs centered on restoring kindred relationship with a sacred earth. * Michael Meade: Author, Mythologist and Storyteller. He is also founder of the Mosaic Multicultural Foundation. * Bead Griffiths – Catholic priest and mystic who founded interfaith ashrams in India, known for the hand/roots metaphor of world religions * James Hillman – Jungian psychologist and archetypal theorist. * Clarissa Pinkola Estés – Author of Women Who Run with the Wolves. * Sharon Blackie – Author focusing on women’s myth and stories. * W.B. Yeats – Poet (referenced the quote: “The world is full of magic things patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper”). KAT BUCCIANTINI is a writer, creative, inter-spiritual director, and the host of this podcast. As the founder of Embodied Conversations, she provides somatic-centered spiritual companioning, beautifully blending a deep reverence for bodily wisdom with her background as a former hospice nurse practitioner and an M.A. in Pastoral Studies. In her work, Kat acts as a compassionate companion who walks alongside individuals, creating a grounded space to help them listen deeply to their bodies and honor their own innate inner knowing. “While this podcast is a public conversation, my work as a spiritual companion is a dedicated, confidential space for your inner life and discernment.” - Kat Learn more & schedule a private session with Kat CONNECT WITH THE SPACIOUS UNKNOWN For the full experience, subscribe to this podcast on Substack. Interested in sharing your story? apply here! What is Spiritual Companioning? CREDITS Photo Credit: Photos provided by Ethan Teed Music Credit: Intro/Outro music by Jocelyn Furbush Intro bell by Freesound Community This episode was recorded August 20, 2026 Get full access to Unfurl at unfurlbodybreathbeyond.substack.com/subscribe

  2. Oct 21

    Spiritual Wisdom from the Saddle

    JULIE BROOKS is an interspiritual minister, grief guide, and sacred cyclist who recently relocated to Fort Collins, Colorado with her wife of 32 years and three four-pawed sweethearts. Drawing on her deep connection to the natural world, she guides others through the contemplative rhythms of cycling and the terrain of grief. She is also the author of the forthcoming books Back to the Hub: Practices for Contemplative Cycling and Gearing Through Grief. CONTACT: rocbikewriter@gmail.com RESOURCES OR MENTIONS KAT BUCCIANTINI is a writer, creative, inter-spiritual director, and the host of this podcast. As the founder of Embodied Conversations, she provides somatic-centered spiritual companioning, beautifully blending a deep reverence for bodily wisdom with her background as a former hospice nurse practitioner and an M.A. in Pastoral Studies. In her work, Kat acts as a compassionate companion who walks alongside individuals, creating a grounded space to help them listen deeply to their bodies and honor their own innate inner knowing. Kat has openings! Book a Session. CONNECT WITH THE SPACIOUS UNKNOWN For the full experience, subscribe to this podcast on Substack. Interested in sharing your story? apply here! What is Spiritual Companioning? CREDITS Photo Credit: Photos provided by Julie Brooks Music Credit: Intro/Outro music by Jocelyn Furbush Intro bell by Freesound Community This episode was recorded August 18, 2026 Get full access to Unfurl at unfurlbodybreathbeyond.substack.com/subscribe

  3. Oct 7

    Spiritual Wisdom after leaving Corporate

    REV. KATE ANTHONY is an interfaith and interspiritual minister, shamanic practitioner, and spiritual counselor based in Weehawken, New Jersey. With a background in executive assisting within the fashion and beauty industry, she transitioned into spiritual work following her training with Shamanic Reiki Worldwide and graduation from One Spirit Learning Alliance. She now accompanies individuals on their spiritual journeys, helping them cultivate presence, authenticity, and a deeper connection to the divine. WEBSITE: www.revkateanthony.com INSTAGRAM: @revkateanthony CONTACT: revkateanthony@gmail.com KAT BUCCIANTINI is a writer, creative, inter-spiritual director, and the host of this podcast. As the founder of Embodied Conversations, she provides somatic-centered spiritual companioning, beautifully blending a deep reverence for bodily wisdom with her background as a former hospice nurse practitioner and an M.A. in Pastoral Studies. In her work, Kat acts as a compassionate companion who walks alongside individuals, creating a grounded space to help them listen deeply to their bodies and honor their own innate inner knowing. Kat has openings! Book a Session. MEETING YOURSELF IN EVERY SEASON Meeting Yourself in Every Season is a monthly two-hour guided exploration of the emotional and spiritual wisdom carried within the natural seasons. Summer offers fullness and ripening. Autumn offers harvest, fire, and release. Late fall offers grief and transformation. Winter offers stillness and gestation. In each gathering, we will gently ask: What is this season teaching? How is it reflected in my own life? What invitation is unfolding here? Through guided reflection, contemplative and embodied practices, facilitated conversation, and creative integration, participants will deepen their capacity for spiritual discernment and learn to live more closely aligned with cyclical rhythm. You may attend one session or many. Each gathering stands on its own while contributing to a wider arc of seasonal listening. Learn more and register here: October November December CONNECT WITH THE SPACIOUS UNKNOWN For the full experience, subscribe to this podcast on Substack. Interested in sharing your story? apply here! What is Spiritual Companioning? CREDITS Photo Credit: Photos provided by the podcast guest Music Credit: Intro/Outro music by Jocelyn Furbush Intro bell by Freesound Community This episode was recorded June 9, 2026. Get full access to Unfurl at unfurlbodybreathbeyond.substack.com/subscribe

  4. Sep 23

    Spiritual Wisdom during Transitions

    ANDRA EVANS is a Toronto-based spiritual director and mystic animist dedicated to serving women as they navigate the transformative middle years of life. With a diverse professional background and a deep commitment to nature-based spirituality, she helps others move through transition by integrating creativity, grief, and the wisdom of the living world. An embodied seeker, artist, and auntie, Andra cultivates a life of heart-centered community, encouraging others to trust their unique cycles and find medicine in the everyday. WEBSITE: Soul ExpressionsBLOG: Andorra’s Box Contact Andra through her website. RESOURCES OR MENTIONS: Free download - A Soul Map to Awaken Your Midlife Magic KAT BUCCIANTINI is a writer, creative, inter-spiritual director, and the host of this podcast. As the founder of Embodied Conversations, she provides somatic-centered spiritual companioning, beautifully blending a deep reverence for bodily wisdom with her background as a former hospice nurse practitioner and an M.A. in Pastoral Studies. In her work, Kat acts as a compassionate companion who walks alongside individuals, creating a grounded space to help them listen deeply to their bodies and honor their own innate inner knowing. Kat has openings! Book a Session. MEETING YOURSELF IN EVERY SEASON OCTOBER - Fierce Beauty and Honest Fire Meeting Yourself in Every Season is a monthly two-hour guided exploration of the emotional and spiritual wisdom carried within the natural seasons. Summer offers fullness and ripening.Autumn offers harvest, fire, and release.Late fall offers grief and transformation.Winter offers stillness and gestation. In each gathering, we will gently ask:What is this season teaching?How is it reflected in my own life?What invitation is unfolding here? Through guided reflection, contemplative and embodied practices, facilitated conversation, and creative integration, participants will deepen their capacity for spiritual discernment and learn to live more closely aligned with cyclical rhythm. You may attend one session or many. Each gathering stands on its own while contributing to a wider arc of seasonal listening. Learn more and register here: October November December CONNECT WITH THE SPACIOUS UNKNOWN For the full experience, subscribe to this podcast on Substack. Interested in sharing your story? apply here! What is Spiritual Companioning? CREDITS Photo Credit: Photos provided by the podcast guest Music Credit: Intro/Outro music by Jocelyn Furbush Intro bell by Freesound Community This episode was recorded April 24, 2026 Get full access to Unfurl at unfurlbodybreathbeyond.substack.com/subscribe

  5. Sep 9

    Spiritual Wisdom in Connection

    Based in St. Paul, MN, ANDREJ PETERKA is a seasoned acupuncturist and cranio-sacral therapist with over 35 years of clinical experience. He bridges his medical practice with spiritual direction, drawing on contemplative traditions and a deep reverence for nature to guide others toward meaning and presence. Outside of his professional work, he enjoys volunteering as an English teacher and spending as much time as possible outdoors near bodies of water. CONTACT: apdirection2@gmail.com INSTAGRAM: @SoulWellnessLab FACEBOOK: Soul Wellness Lab RESOURCES OR MENTIONS: Richard Rohr and the Center for Action and Contemplation KAT BUCCIANTINI is a writer, creative, inter-spiritual director, and the host of this podcast. As the founder of Embodied Conversations, she provides somatic-centered spiritual companioning, beautifully blending a deep reverence for bodily wisdom with her background as a former hospice nurse practitioner and an M.A. in Pastoral Studies. In her work, Kat acts as a compassionate companion who walks alongside individuals, creating a grounded space to help them listen deeply to their bodies and honor their own innate inner knowing. Kat has openings! Book a Session. MEETING YOURSELF IN EVERY SEASON SEPTEMBER - HARVEST AND GRATITUDE Early autumn is a time of gathering. Seeds are released. What has grown is acknowledged and received. Harvest carries spiritual responsibility. It asks us to notice what has come to fruition and to receive it fully. In this session, we will reflect on gratitude as a spiritual practice, not as positivity, but as reverent attention. What has this year cultivated in you? What gifts are ready to be named and perhaps shared? Through reflection and embodied awareness, we will explore how gratitude anchors us in sufficiency rather than scarcity. Register Here for September October November December CONNECT WITH THE SPACIOUS UNKNOWN For the full experience, subscribe to this podcast on Substack. Interested in sharing your story? apply here! What is Spiritual Companioning? CREDITS Photo Credit: Photos provided by Andrej Peterka Music Credit: Intro/Outro music by Jocelyn Furbush Intro bell by Freesound Community This episode was recorded May 14, 2026 Get full access to Unfurl at unfurlbodybreathbeyond.substack.com/subscribe

    Spiritual Wisdom in Connection

  6. Aug 26

    Spiritual Wisdom in the Song

    JOCELYN FURBUSH is a program manager at Livelihood Northwest who weaves together her roots in Montana’s wild landscapes, a lifelong devotion to social and political activism, and a deepening spiritual practice rooted in song and community. Having cultivated a path that integrates her professional service to entrepreneurs with her passion for folk music and nature-based spirituality, Jocelyn now focuses on helping others reclaim the inherent worth, dignity, and joy of their own creative offerings. She is also the musician behind the new theme music you will hear at the start and end of every episode. Listen all the way to the end to catch the entire song with lyrics! WEBSITE: www.vibrantmission.com RESOURCES OR MENTIONS The Gift Livelihood Northwest Cascadia Folk Choir Montana Logging & Ballet Company performing Oh Be Gentle KAT BUCCIANTINI is a writer, creative, inter-spiritual director, and the host of this podcast. As the founder of Embodied Conversations, she provides somatic-centered spiritual companioning, beautifully blending a deep reverence for bodily wisdom with her background as a former hospice nurse practitioner and an M.A. in Pastoral Studies. In her work, Kat acts as a compassionate companion who walks alongside individuals, creating a grounded space to help them listen deeply to their bodies and honor their own innate inner knowing. Kat has openings! Book a Session. MEETING YOURSELF IN EVERY SEASON SEPTEMBER - HARVEST AND GRATITUDE Early autumn is a time of gathering. Seeds are released. What has grown is acknowledged and received. Harvest carries spiritual responsibility. It asks us to notice what has come to fruition and to receive it fully. In this session, we will reflect on gratitude as a spiritual practice, not as positivity, but as reverent attention. What has this year cultivated in you? What gifts are ready to be named and perhaps shared? Through reflection and embodied awareness, we will explore how gratitude anchors us in sufficiency rather than scarcity. Register Here for September October November December CONNECT WITH THE SPACIOUS UNKNOWN For the full experience, subscribe to this podcast on Substack. Interested in sharing your story? apply here! What is Spiritual Companioning? CREDITS Photo Credit: Photos by Jocelyn Furbush Music Credit: Intro/Outro music sung and played by Jocelyn Furbush Open Up, Open Up by Jocelyn How Do We Keep the Gift Moving by Jocelyn: inspired by Lewis Hyde's The Gift! Oh Be Gentle by the Montana Logging & Ballet Company as sung by Jocelyn Intro bell by Freesound Community This episode was recorded 5/22/2026 Get full access to Unfurl at unfurlbodybreathbeyond.substack.com/subscribe

  7. Jun 24 ·  Bonus

    Notes from The Host

    Hello friends! KAT BUCCIANTINI here, host of The Spacious Unknown. Life is moving fast right now (quite literally, I’m currently surrounded by packing boxes!), so I wanted to share a few quick, important updates about the podcast and how we can stay connected this summer. 📦 1. PODCAST HIATUS & NEW SEASON (August 26th) Because I am in the middle of a major move, the podcast is going on a 2-month hiatus so I can catch my breath. Mark your calendars for August 26th! We will kick off our brand-new season with a gorgeous new theme song and an interview featuring the brilliant composer herself, Jocelyn Furbush. 🎙️ 2. CALL FOR GUESTS: SHARE YOUR STORY We want you on the show! While we’ve interviewed spiritual professionals in the past, that isn’t the sole focus of The Spacious Unknown. I truly believe everyone has a spiritual story to tell. Whether you are an artist, a parent, a teacher, or an analyst, we need your voice. Apply to be a guest here! 🌿 3. MONTHLY RETREAT: “Meeting Yourself in Every Season” While the podcast is on break, we can still connect in real-time. Starting this July, I am hosting a monthly series of two-hour guided explorations in partnership with The Prairie Retreat. Running from July through December, “Meeting Yourself in Every Season” is a gentle space to align with the rhythms of nature, ground yourself through life transitions, and step away from the daily hustle. You can join us for a single session or the entire six-month arc. Learn more and register here: July August September October November December Thank you all for your warmth and grace during this transition. Take care of yourselves, pay attention to the seasons around you, and I’ll see you back here on August 26th! KAT BUCCIANTINI is a writer, creative, inter-spiritual director, and the host of this podcast. As the founder of Embodied Conversations, she provides somatic-centered spiritual companioning, beautifully blending a deep reverence for bodily wisdom with her background as a former hospice nurse practitioner and an M.A. in Pastoral Studies. In her work, Kat acts as a compassionate companion who walks alongside individuals, creating a grounded space to help them listen deeply to their bodies and honor their own innate inner knowing. Kat has openings! Book a Session. Get full access to Unfurl at unfurlbodybreathbeyond.substack.com/subscribe

    Notes from The Host

  8. Jun 10

    Spiritual Wisdom from the Volcano

    MADISON L. AKRIDGE is a licensed therapist, writer, educator, and real estate agent living in coastal Georgia with her partner, Gavin, and their fur babies. When she’s not working, she can usually be found behind a camera, in the garden, tending a smoker, or translating life’s beautiful weirdness into haiku and reflections for her InTune Musings Substack. Her work explores spirituality, intuition, creativity, and the ongoing search for meaning and authentic depth. CONTACT: madison@intunemusings.com FOLLOW MADISON AT THESE LINKS: Instagram Threads Facebook Haiku and Coffee KAT BUCCIANTINI is a writer, creative, inter-spiritual director, and the host of this podcast. As the founder of Embodied Conversations, she provides somatic-centered spiritual companioning, beautifully blending a deep reverence for bodily wisdom with her background as a former hospice nurse practitioner and an M.A. in Pastoral Studies. In her work, Kat acts as a compassionate companion who walks alongside individuals, creating a grounded space to help them listen deeply to their bodies and honor their own innate inner knowing. Kat has openings! Book a Session. MEETING YOURSELF IN EVERY SEASON Meeting Yourself in Every Season is a monthly two-hour guided exploration of the emotional and spiritual wisdom carried within the natural seasons. Summer offers fullness and ripening.Autumn offers harvest, fire, and release.Late fall offers grief and transformation.Winter offers stillness and gestation. In each gathering, we will gently ask:What is this season teaching?How is it reflected in my own life?What invitation is unfolding here? Through guided reflection, contemplative and embodied practices, facilitated conversation, and creative integration, participants will deepen their capacity for spiritual discernment and learn to live more closely aligned with cyclical rhythm. You may attend one session or many. Each gathering stands on its own while contributing to a wider arc of seasonal listening. Learn more and register here: July August September October November December CONNECT WITH THE SPACIOUS UNKNOWN For the full experience, subscribe to this podcast on Substack. Interested in sharing your story? apply here! What is Spiritual Companioning? CREDITS Photo Credit: cover and guest images by Madison Akridge Music Credit: Intro/Outro music by Diamond Tunes Intro bell by Freesound Community This episode was recorded April 2026 Get full access to Unfurl at unfurlbodybreathbeyond.substack.com/subscribe

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In The Spacious Unknown, we wander into the wide landscape of unconventional spirituality, listening to stories of belief, wonder, and practice from those who walk their own sacred paths. Published every other week. unfurlbodybreathbeyond.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Kat Bucciantini
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Kat Bucciantini
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    The Spacious Unknown