The Goddess Divine Podcast

 In this episode of The Goddess Divine Podcast, we journey to the far western edge of the ancient world,  to the twilight garden of the Hesperides, daughters of the evening star and guardians of Hera’s golden apples. Here, the mythic landscape shimmers between paradise and mystery, where nymphs tend to sacred fruit that grants immortality, and a coiled dragon named Ladon keeps watch beneath the fa...

This week we are doing a meditation called the Sacred Marketplace to help you explore where you are ready to receive more in life and to practice choosing abundance in different forms. You will interact with 3 different goddesses and receive 3 blessings from the market. 

In this episode, we journey into the celestial storytelling of the Ojibwe people to uncover the tale of the Star Maiden,  a sacred figure who bridges the sky world and the Earth. Through this traditional story, we explore themes of connection, transformation, and the deep relationship between the Ojibwe and the stars above. Join us as we reflect on the meaning behind the Star Maiden’s descent, her...

In this episode, we explore the sacred story of Atira, the Earth goddess and life-giver in Pawnee tradition. Revered as the wife of the creator god Tirawa and mother of all living things, Atira embodies fertility, compassion, and the vital balance between sky and soil. Through this rich cosmological narrative, we uncover how the Pawnee people view the Earth not just as home, but as a living spirit...

 What if Eve was never the cause of humanity’s fall, but the catalyst for its awakening?  In this episode, we journey beyond the patriarchal retelling to meet Eve as she truly is: the first seeker of wisdom, the mother of consciousness, the woman who dared to taste truth. Through myth, reflection, and guided meditation, we explore Eve’s story as a sacred initiation into choice, courage, and divine...

 In this chilling episode, we explore the legend of the Pontianak, a vengeful female spirit from Malay and Indonesian folklore. Said to be the restless ghost of a woman who died during childbirth, the Pontianak appears as a beautiful woman with long black hair, until it's too late. From her eerie floral scent to her bone-chilling scream, discover how she haunts the living and why she remains one o...

In this short, powerful guided meditation, we descend into the shadowed realm of the Great Queen Ereshkigal, goddess of the Underworld, keeper of death, truth, and transformation. Inspired by the ancient Sumerian myth of Inanna’s Descent , this journey invites you to follow the path of release, shedding your old garments of identity, expectation, and control until you stand spiritually naked befor...

La Llorona is a legendary figure from Latin American folklore, especially well-known in Mexican culture. Her name translates to “The Weeping Woman.” The story varies by region, but here’s the most common version: The Legend of La Llorona: La Llorona was once a beautiful woman named Maria who fell in love with a wealthy man. They had children together, but over time, he lost interest in her and lef...

This week we are doing a short meditation to connect to your shadow goddess. The purpose of this meditation is to meet and converse with a goddess who embodies your shadow self in order to help you understand, heal, and reclaim the parts of yourself you've hidden rejected. 

Deep in the hills of Leicestershire, something stirs in the dark with blue skin, iron claws, and a taste for flesh. In this episode, we descend into the chilling legend of Black Annis , the child-snatching hag said to haunt the caves of Dane Hills. Where did this terrifying tale begin? Was she a twisted echo of a Celtic goddess, or a cautionary tale invented to keep children inside after dark? Joi...

 What if power didn’t mean domination, but care? What if society was built not on hierarchy, but on balance? In this episode, we explore why the matriarchy matters—what it really is, how it differs from patriarchy, and why it’s essential for humanity today. We’ll journey through matriarchal cultures, uncover how patriarchy has silenced the Divine Feminine, and discover why restoring matriarchal va...

In this episode, we journey into one of the Bible’s most enigmatic and controversial stories: the tale of the Witch of Endor. Found in 1 Samuel 28, this mysterious woman is summoned by King Saul on the eve of battle to call up the spirit of the prophet Samuel—an act strictly forbidden under Israelite law. Was she a true medium? A cunning illusionist? Or a misunderstood spiritual figure caught in t...

Who was Empusa,  the terrifying, shape-shifting figure whispered about in the night by the ancient Greeks? In this episode, we dive into the haunting mythology of Empusa, a spirit of Hecate said to stalk travelers and seduce men, appearing with a single brass leg and the power to transform at will. But beyond the fearsome imagery, Empusa reveals deeper truths about the ancient psyche: the dangers...

This week we are visiting the infamous Salome.  Salome is a historical and biblical figure most commonly known for her role in the execution of John the Baptist. She was the daughter of Herodias and the stepdaughter of Herod Antipas, the ruler of Galilee and Perea during the time of Jesus. Her story is most famously recounted in the New Testament, where she is not named directly but is traditional...

In this episode, we dive into the luminous world of goddess candle magic — where flame becomes devotion, spellwork becomes sacred, and the divine feminine is invoked one spark at a time. Learn how candles can act as portals, prayers, and offerings when aligned with goddesses like Hecate, Brigid, Isis, and Aphrodite. Whether you're crafting your first altar or deepening a long-time practice, we’ll...

What can we learn from a goddess who carries ten different names ? In this episode, we explore the power of epithets, the sacred titles, descriptive phrases, and symbolic names given to goddesses across cultures. From “Athena Parthenos” to “Isis the Great Enchantress,” these names are more than poetic flourishes, they reveal roles, realms, and relationships that deepen our understanding of the div...

Hi Folks! This week we are doing a very short meditation to connect with your ancestral circle.   Connecting with one's ancestors is considered an essential practice in many spiritual and psychological traditions, especially in the context of ancestral healing, which refers to the process of addressing and transforming inherited trauma, unresolved emotions, and patterns that have been passed down...

This week I am sharing the story of El Naddaha. El Naddaha is a folkloric figure from Egyptian mythology, often described as a beautiful, ghostly woman who emerges from the banks of the Nile River, particularly at night, to call out to men with her haunting voice. Her name, which roughly translates to "The Caller," reflects her role as a siren-like entity who lures unsuspecting victims to their do...

In this episode, we unravel the mystery of Ananke , the primordial Greek goddess of necessity, fate, and unyielding compulsion. Older than the Olympians and revered in Orphic traditions, Ananke represents the cosmic force that even the gods cannot escape. We explore her role in shaping destiny, her bond with Chronos (Time), and how ancient philosophers and poets understood her immense power. Is An...

This week I am covering the story of the Biblical Jezebel.  Jezebel is a figure from the Bible, specifically the Old Testament, known for her role as the wife of King Ahab of Israel. She was a Phoenician princess, the daughter of King Ethbaal of Sidon, and she brought with her the worship of the god Baal, which clashed with the monotheistic faith of the Israelites.  Jezebel is often portrayed as a...

This week we are doing a goddess meditation to help you discover which goddess energy you most need to embody now, and what that goddess wishes to teach or activate in  you. They will leave you with a personal symbol or word that will become a touchstone in your daily life! 

This week we are visiting Pesta, the plague of 1349 in Norway.  Pesta is a figure from Scandinavian folklore, particularly Norwegian legend, who personifies the Black Death, or plague. Often depicted as an old, haggard woman dressed in black or red, Pesta travels from village to village spreading disease. She typically carries either a broom or a rake, if she uses the rake, some people in the town...

This week we are visiting Deer Woman. Deer Woman is a powerful spirit figure found in the oral traditions of many Indigenous peoples across North America, including the Lakota, Ojibwe, Muscogee, Cherokee, Ponca, and others. Often described as a beautiful woman with long hair and the legs or feet of a deer, she appears at dances, crossroads, or along quiet paths, sometimes to warn, sometimes to pun...

This week we are diving into the mythology of the mortal, Cassandra. Cassandra is a prominent figure in Greek mythology, known as a Trojan princess and prophetess whose tragic story centers on her gift of foresight, paired with a devastating curse. As the daughter of King Priam and Queen Hecuba of Troy, Cassandra was granted the power of prophecy by the god Apollo, who hoped to win her affection....

This week is all about the Greek goddess Lethe. Lethe is not typically considered a "goddess" in the traditional sense, but rather a personification of one of the five rivers of the Greek underworld. However, in some later traditions and poetic interpretations, she is referred to as a goddess or spirit (daimona) associated with forgetfulness, oblivion, and the loss of memory.  Name meaning: The wo...