ShamanTalk

In this episode of ShamanTalk, Rhonda McCrimmon sits down with licensed clinical social worker, ritualist, and certified firewalk master instructor Sarina Harz-Tolbert for a wide-ranging conversation on the intersections of therapy, ceremony, and embodied spiritual practice. They explore fire walking as a tool for transformation, why somatic and body-based healing often achieves what years of talk...

This week, I'm talking with HeatherAsh Amara, author, teacher, and someone who's been doing this work for over three decades. We talked about how the spiritual landscape has shifted from guru culture to something more community-led, what unconditional leadership is, and how discernment is just judgment with less drama attached. We also got into firewalking, what happens in your body when you walk...

In this fascinating and wide-ranging conversation, I welcome Reverend Dr David William Parry, a gay, queer Old Catholic priest, poet, and theologian whose work bridges Christian tradition, LGBTQ+ spirituality, and the arts. As founding pastor of St. Valentine's Hall in London—an inclusive Catholic community—David brings a unique perspective on how ancient spiritual traditions can speak to mode...

In this powerful conversation, I welcome Don Miguel Ruiz Jr. to discuss his new book, The Poisoned Arrow: A Toltec Guide to Overcoming Fear . Miguel shares candidly about how the book emerged from personal experiences, including a concussion, caregiver's fatigue, and a cancer scare, making it a deeply authentic exploration of fear in real-time healing. The discussion weaves together Toltec wis...

Join us for a deeply engaging conversation with Elwynn Green (@TheAntleredCrown), a generational hedge witch from England, as he shares his journey from being raised by two powerful witch aunts to becoming a practitioner himself. We explore the often-overlooked magic of everyday life, why imagination is more powerful than visualisation, and how traditional witchcraft asks us to live in the liminal...

In this episode of ShamanTalk , Rhonda McCrimmon is joined by author, teacher, and witch Judika Illes , well known for her encyclopedias of spells and magic. Together they explore the hidden threads of witchcraft woven through fairy tales, the importance of protection spells, and how magic shows up in daily life. Judika shares her origin story, from growing up with a love of books and tarot to bec...

This episode explores the profound overlaps between witchcraft and shamanism. We discuss how both paths draw from land, rhythm, and story, and why creativity and relationships matter more than strict methods. You’ll hear how sigils, trance, drumming, and journeying all connect through the body, and why asking why is essential for any living practice. We delve into themes of safety, boundaries, and...

When a sudden and severe illness confined her to bed, Carrie picked up a paintbrush and began to create. The act gave her comfort and a sense of purpose. She describes how she chose to build a temple to creativity within the limits of her condition. This daily choice continues to shape her life. Beauty, colour, song and small rituals turn her home into a sacred space. Join author Carrie Schmitt fo...

A warm, frank blether with Geo, the Glasgow-based witch behind the social media phenomenon in the witchcraft space, @thatglasgowwitch. We swap origin stories as we come to Scottish folk magic from wildly different labels (Witchcraft and Shamanism)... but perhaps not so different after all. We discuss the importance of saining practice, ethics, social media growth, and why numbers mean nothing with...

In this episode, host Rhonda McCrimmon interviews Dave Beroset of Spiritos Training, a trainee practitioner of shamanism and a successful awareness coach. Dave shares his journey of leaving corporate America to search for something deeper and more fulfilling. He discusses the importance of listening to intuition and the challenges men face in reconnecting with their intuitive abilities. Dave also...

In this episode of Shaman Talk, host Rhonda McCrimmon interviews Maria, a faculty member at the Centre for Shamanism who combines astrology and shamanism. Maria shares how they fell in love with astrology at a young age and how it became a compass for them. They also discuss the difference between academic astrology and pop culture astrology and how Maria aims to find a middle ground that is both...

In this conversation, Rhonda and her daughter Eve (23) discuss their experiences with narcissism in their family and the impact it had on their mental health. They also explore their different spiritualities and how they have found healing and growth. The conversation highlights the importance of self-reflection, taking responsibility for one's actions, and the power of love and acceptance in over...

In this episode, host Rhonda McCrimmon interviews Adrianne, a trainee shamanic practitioner and energy coach. Adrianne shares her background in information technology and consulting before transitioning to personal and spiritual development. She discusses her journey to shamanism, starting with South American practices and eventually finding resonance with Celtic shamanism. Adrianne emphasizes the...

In this fascinating episode of Shaman Talk, we dive deep into the world of herbal medicine and shamanism with our guest, Wendy Dooner. A medical herbalist and shamanic practitioner, Wendy shares her unique journey into these two intertwined fields.

Find out if your shamanic gifts need a retune! You might know you had gifts as a child, but family, culture, and society caused you to shove them down and/or switch them off. Familiar? Then this episode is for you.

Hear some readings from my new book (releases 9th Jan 2024!) and get some behind the scenes stories of my book journey that I’ve not shared before…

This episode delves into the intriguing world of ancestral communication in Celtic shamanism, with a unique focus on addressing some common challenges people face in this journey. The podcast offers insightful info for those grappling with a difficult lineage, providing guidance on how to navigate and heal relationships with ancestors who may have had complicated or troubled histories. You will al...

Yes you heard that right!! Not the normal convo around Ego I realise…. in this enlightening episode, we dive deep into the concept of the ego - not as something to be subdued or overcome, but as a vital part of your identity that deserves to be developed and cherished. We challenge the conventional spiritual narrative that often urges ego dissolution and instead propose a revolutionary approach: b...

Are you constantly busy, numbing emotions, or avoiding joy? Do you find yourself healing just to cope with trauma rather than to truly live? In this enlightening episode of Shaman Talk, Rhonda McCrimmon explores the often-overlooked concept of healing for the purpose of joy, not just trauma management. Rhonda delves into the common traps we fall into—like busyness and emotional numbness—that preve...

Do you ever feel like your need to be understood by others is draining your personal power? Are you caught in a cycle of justice sensitivity that leaves you emotionally exhausted? If so, this episode of Shaman Talk is for you. Join Rhonda McCrimmon as she delves deep into the emotional and spiritual aspects of needing external validation. Explore the roots of this need, often embedded in childhood...

Are you feeling stuck on your healing journey? Do you find yourself intellectualizing your experiences or chasing spiritual highs? In this eye-opening episode of Shaman Talk, Rhonda McCrimmon explores the concept of the Four Healing Quadrants—Physical, Spiritual, Emotional, and Mental—and why it's crucial to address all of them for a balanced, effective healing journey. Rhonda dives deep into the...

In this transformative episode of ShamanTalk, your host Rhonda, a Celtic Seer & Shaman, takes you on a soul-stirring journey into the world of boundaries—those sacred guardians that protect not just our physical and emotional spaces, but our spiritual essence as well. Have you ever felt lost, disconnected, or resentful, not knowing that the absence of clear boundaries was the unseen barrier to...

If you Love this podcast, please do me a favour and SUBSCRIBE wherever you listen. Thank you! Saining is a protective & cleansing charm that starts with a symbol of intention and works on the premise that the Celts were an animist culture who believed everything had a Spirit and soul.  Saining has a long history in Scottish folk magic, and there is evidence of Saining practises throughout the...

If you love this podcast, do me a favour and subscribe! According to the vision of a Celtic Poet and prophet from the 7th century, the root of a Celtic person's physical, spiritual & emotional health comes from their three Cauldron Power Centres. Similar to the Eastern traditions of Chakras and Dantien, the relative positions of these cauldrons within each person determine their overall spirit...

In this episode I talk about my journey with ADHD, some common problems we face, some of the techniques I used, books I read and shamanic healing I connected with to start overcoming my diagnosis.