The Orisha Wisdom Podcast

Welcome to The Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  This is an Ask-A-Priest episode where Dodji asks the question "How to rebuild my self-belief and self-worth and realign myself to my true purpose in this universe? A bit of context, l feel disconnected from the real me; to who l am supposed to be. I feel a bit like a headless chicken running around aimlessly."   For show notes and to get ALL the info discusse...

This is an Ask-A-Priest episode where multiple questions were asked and they have to do with age... what is too old for this religion, and can you practice this tradition with another tradition.  Listen in and let's start the conversation.  The question asked is 'I am a practitioner of Buddhism (not Zen). I am a new listener recently discovered your podcast without any referral just did a search....

Welcome to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast - Episode 79.  This is an Ask-A-Priest episode where Jessica asks - 'Can a Babalawo do a reading on you without speaing to you on the phone or seeing you on Facetime just off you giving  them your DOB and full name and that you have a Hand of Ifa and are a child of Elegua'   Listen in to hear ...  For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode...

Welcome to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  What if I told you... that I went from uncertain ... to not having faith in the Orishas?  Would you think I am crazy?  Would you think it's sacrilege?  This episode is jam packed with big and small nuggets and an amazing.  Dr. G. Wayne....  he is back to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast with a new project and much to share.  Let's talk about Faith!  For show notes a...

Thank you for listening to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  In today's episode, we start a dive to the question asked in this podcast is 'When does a priest get the right to call themselves Baba or Iya.'  And listen to how I went from Iya to Omileti.    For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/77 Let’s keep in touch!  www.orishawisdom.com/omileti If...

When it comes to priorities, many will tell you that religious and faith come first.  I was raised that way... and then.... I had had a change of heart... or mind.  This episode may introduce a concept that may go against everything you've been told about priorities and your spirituality.  Listen in and let's talk.   For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.oris...

2021 was in my opinion one of those years that I am SO happy to let go.  The year was a difficult one, and we needed a new year.  Before we can go forward, we should take the time to sit and review what went right, and what we learned so that we can apply it to our lives.  Here are some of the lessons learned from 2021.  Listen in and hear... and do share some of yours.  Am happy to hear/read abou...

Welcome to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  This is an Ask A Priest episode... where we try to answer your questions.  Speaking of questions... here is today's question.  "If food is given to the ancestors in the altar/shrine, that is if food is offered, how long does the food stay at the altar/shrine, that is, when do we take the food away and what do we do with the food, should we throw it and how an...

Thank you for listening to another episode of Ask A Priest episode of The Orisha Wisdom Podcast. In this episode we answer this question and comment.   Mike Lett, asks - "Alafia, when I listen to people talk about Orisha and they mispronounce the names of the Orisha repeatedly it IRKS my soul. Can you go into the importance of the names of the Orisha, and the importance of learning the language to...

Thank you for checking out The Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  Let's be straight.  You have dealt with a fraudulent spiritual person.  What do you do NOW?  Listen in to this episode to hear, and let's bring more awareness to this problem so that less people become victims. Adupe for listening.    For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/72   Let’s keep...

Thank you for listening to The Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  Listen in to this episode of Ask-A-Priest where someone asked "How much do it cost to do Santo??"  This is a great question because many want to know how much will it cost to initiate.  Listen in to hear...  For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/71   Let’s keep in touch!  www.orishawisdom...

Thank you so much for listening to this episode of "The Orisha Wisdom Podcast" - this is an Ask-A-Priest episode where Josie asks this question "How can I find my Orisa... Because someone claimed they picked one for me, l don't fully understand pls help" For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/70 Let’s keep in touch!  www.orishawisdom.com/iyaom...

Thank you for listening to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  In this Ask-A-Priest episode we tackle a great question that came in "It seems like everyone I know of that follows this spiritual practice has a particular kind of name me being born here in the USA with an ‘American’ name, if I were accepted would I then have to change my name?"  Listen in for the answer, so that we can start a conversation....

Thank you for listening to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  This episode is very much about wearing the color white --- especially in the summertime, and when we are doing spiritual work.  There are many nuances that can help you have a great experience when you are navigating and finding your way.   For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/68   Let’...

Working an Ocha is as exciting as it is.... it is the making of a new priest in our traditions.  Have you ever attended one?  Listen in to some lessons learned for Aleyos, Aborishas, and priests.   What did you think of this episode?  Wish to add a lesson learned from your perspective?  Let's chat about it...    For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawis...

Welcome to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast!  You finally get a reading, and you are marked for Ocha.  What do you do now?  Listen in to this episode to hear what to do when you first get marked for the priesthood.  Let's start the conversation. For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/66   Let’s keep in touch!  www.orishawisdom.com/iyaomileti   If you...

Thank you for checking out the Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  This episode is coming to you from an experience that was not only mine... but I hear that from others who are also starting in the traditions who are starting to see others seemingly moving up in their spiritual traditions, and you are still ... not where you'd like to be.  What do you do?  Listen in and let's discuss.  For show notes and to...

Thank you for listening to The Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  Have you ever wanted a referral from online for a godparent or something?  Listen to the conversation to see why in the Orisha Community there could be trouble with cold referrals for your spiritual needs. What do you think?  Share your thoughts. For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/64  ...

Thank you for listening to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  In this episode, we talk about scammer priests.  They use many tactics to take money from vulnerable folks who just want spiritual healing in their lives.  Learn of one story to help you pin point one of their tactics that have bent many to turn over their funds, and well-being to these strangers from the net - Fear Tactic.   For show notes an...

Welcome to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast and this is an episode of Ask-A-Priest where this question was asked "Why do people of the Orisa religion want to scam people in the name of God and their Ancestors? Why do so many Africans want to scam other African Americans?" Listen in for the beginning of an answer that we are hoping will lead to more awareness and discussion.  For show notes and to get ALL...

Welcome to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  This is an Ask-A-Priest episode where a big question is asked and I'll post the whole thing here "Hi, my girlfriend is Cuban ( lived here in the uk for many years) and her father is a priest in the religion. He has suggested I have my three day ceremony to obtain my “Life Sign” but I’m anxious because one I’m new to this religion but want to do it for my girl...

Thank you for listening to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  This is an Ask A Priest episode where the question was asked "How do you know which particular tradition is for you?"  Listen in for an answer that can help you to find your answer.  For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/60   Let’s keep in touch!  www.orishawisdom.com/iyaomileti   If you...

Thank you for listening to another episode of The Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  This is an Ask A Priest episode... and this episode tackles the question "What is my governing odu?"   Great question... listen in for the answer.  For show notes and to get ALL the info discussed in this episode, go to: www.orishawisdom.com/59   Let’s keep in touch!  www.orishawisdom.com/iyaomileti   If you have found value...

Welcome to episode 58 of the Orisha Wisdom Podcast.  We have a tough time going through life when there are so many differences.  We have fought about religious differences in wars, and we still fight over things like, how we do things, how we raise children, cleaning, space, colors, art opinions and the differences continue.  Why not take a bit of a different approach and find similarities instea...

Thank you so much for listening to the Orisha Wisdom Podcast and for supporting our message to the world.  This is an Ask-A-Priest episode where you, (yes, you the community) gets to ask a question for an Olorisha Priest.   On this episode we tackle this question, Nat asks "How do you start your spiritual practice when you have no idea where to start. All I know for sure is that my roots are Jamai...