Kayleigh Priest

The Wild Goddess

Fiction EN ↓ 85 episodes

There is a gap in the hawthorn hedge, just wide enough for someone who knows how to look properly! On the other side is Mossvale, an enchanted world where fairy folk move through ancient woodland at dusk and the wheel of the year is marked with fire, blossom and long tables pulled into the square. The Wild Goddess Podcast is a folklore and re-enchantment podcast, part storytelling, part wisdom teachings, part quiet ritual. Each episode brings you original fairylore, seasonal folklore, my own written stories, nature poetry, guided meditations, and honest teachings on what it actually means to r...

Author

Kayleigh Priest

Category

Fiction

Podcast website

www.buzzsprout.com

Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

Ep 60 - The Old Woman of the Wind. An Enchanted Folkloric Story About Embracing Change 03.11.2025

In this deeply personal and folkloric episode, I'm sharing another original story,  The Old Woman of the Wind , a mythic Irish-inspired tale about the power of change, the wisdom of the winds, and the quiet strength found in surrender. Inspired by my wonderful Irish Nan from Ballina, County Mayo, this episode weaves together folklore, intuition and change, reminding us that the winds of chang...

Ep 59 - The Lantern Keeper - A Samhain Folklore Story 31.10.2025

Step into the magic of Samhain, the season of endings, ancestors, and enchantment, with this hauntingly beautiful folklore tale, The Lantern Keeper. ✨ In this special Samhain episode of The Wild Goddess Podcast , I'm inviting you into a world between worlds, where a woman named Elara ventures into the dark forest to rekindle her light. Guided by the Crone of the Cauldron, she discovers that...

Ep 58 - Books, Boundaries & Becoming: A Conversation with Kalie 25.10.2025

In this episode of The Wild Goddess Podcast , I'm sitting down with Kalie , founder of Soul Sister Society —a women’s self-development book club turned community hub for real growth. We talk about turning pages into practice (hello reading journals , accountability , and taking action), why self-development can feel lonely , and how sisterhood, rituals and reflection make the work actually st...

Ep 57 - The Tale of Tulip: A Folklore Lesson on Balance, Burnout & the Magic of Rest 21.10.2025

In this episode of The Wild Goddess Podcast , I am sharing an original folkloric tale— The Story of Tulip and Her Wild Garden.   A magical story woven with wisdom for our modern lives. Tulip’s dream was to build the most beautiful flower garden the village had ever seen. But in her pursuit of perfection, she lost sight of herself, her friends, and the very magic she longed to share. This enchantin...

Ep 56 - Goddess Mythology for Modern Women: Witches, Power & Dragon Slayers with Jasmine Elmer 08.10.2025

This week I’m joined by the amazing mythologist and author Jasmine Elmer —the voice behind the book Goddess with a Thousand Faces —for a grounded, feminist tour through goddess mythology , witchcraft , and the art of re-enchantment in everyday life. We talk about finding belonging through myth and folklore , why goddesses are multifaceted , and how stories like Persephone’s descent and the night-q...

Ep 55 - The Paradox of Creation: Death, Rebirth, and the Launch Cycle 07.10.2025

This episode wasn’t planned — it was born in the middle of labelling wax melts when the emotion of everything finally hit me. I realised I hadn’t stopped to celebrate bringing this dream to life. Instead, I felt the emotional heaviness of launching — the highs, the tears, the bubbling joy, and the sudden drop that comes after. In this raw reflection, I talk about:  ✨ Why big life events and busin...

Ep 54 - Pocket Spell for Shedding Self-Doubt: An October Witch’s Charm for Confidence & Courage 01.10.2025

Self-doubt has a way of wrapping itself around us like a heavy cloak — stitched from fear, silence, and old stories of “not enough.” In this October Pocket Spell, you are invited to lay that cloak down, let the fire devour it, and step into the mantle of confidence that was always yours. Through folklore, witch-fire, and word-magic , this transmission stirs the soul and calls you into your power....

Ep 53 - A Gratitude Transmission: Shift Your Mindset Through Magic & Enchantment 25.09.2025

 Welcome to the first in my new Pocket Spells series — short transmissions you can return to whenever life feels heavy, stressful, or overwhelming.  This Gratitude Pocket Spell is here to help you shift your perspective, reframe your thoughts, and soften the spiral of “not enough.” Through goddess wisdom, myth, and the everyday magic of nature , I guide you back into presence, reminding you that g...

Ep 52 - The Equinox Threshold: A Guided Autumn Equinox/Mabon Journey Meditation 22.09.2025

Step into the magic of the Autumn Equinox with this immersive Wild Goddess guided journey. The Equinox Threshold invites you to pause at the balance point between light and dark, harvest and shadow, as the Wheel of the Year turns toward the descent into winter. In this meditation, you’ll be guided through an enchanting landscape where golden fields meet shadowed forests, carrying a lantern that ho...

Ep 51 - The Art of Noticing: How Folklore and Goddess Myth Teach Us to Pay Attention 19.09.2025

In this episode of The Wild Goddess Podcast , we step into the liminal — the hedgerows, crossroads, and dusky thresholds where folklore tells us the veil is thin. Noticing is more than mindfulness; it is resistance, remembrance, and a way of walking awake in a distracted world. I’ll share the wisdom of crow as messenger and guide, explore how goddesses like Hecate, Artemis, and Demeter teach us to...

Ep 50 - The Myth of Constant Growth: Why Rest, Pause & Simply Being Are Sacred 12.09.2025

We’ve been told growth should be constant — more money, more achievements, more healing, more upgrades. But here’s the truth: life doesn’t work like that. The land lies fallow, the goddess rests, the seasons spiral. Growth is cyclical, not linear. In this episode, I explore The Myth of Constant Growth — and why your pauses, your quiet seasons, and your sacred moments of simply being are just as po...

Ep 49 - The Hedgerow Folk of September Eve: A Modern Faerie Tale 05.09.2025

This week’s Folklore Friday is something a little different — a story written by me. Inspired by my love of hedgerows, my fascination with the fae folk, and my heartbreak at seeing litter tangled in the countryside, this tale is both a modern fairytale and a reminder of the magic that still stirs at the edges of our world. ✨ Inside this episode: A short original story, The Hedgerow Folk of Septem...

Ep 48 - The Unseen Threads: Hidden Work, Enchantment, and the Folklore of the Dream Makers 02.09.2025

In this episode of The Wild Goddess Podcast, I’m sharing one of the most beautiful Scottish folktales I’ve ever come across — the story of The Dream Makers of Skye. It’s the tale of an ancient man and woman who dwell in a hidden cave, quietly weaving the dreams of humanity from herbs, milk, and magic. Their work is unseen, yet without them the world would fall apart. As I retell this story in my o...

Ep 47 - Building a Soul-Led Business with Gem Hume from Grounding with Gem 28.08.2025

In this episode of The Wild Goddess Podcast , I sit down with my mentor and dear friend Gem Hume , multi award-winning business mentor and host of Grounding with Gem . With over 15 years’ experience in the luxury brand world, Gem now guides women into creating soul-led businesses rooted in intuition, balance, and inspired action. Together we explore Gem’s journey from corporate to freedom, the rol...

Ep 46 - Guided Meditation to Reconnect with Your Magic | The Path of Forgotten Wonders 15.08.2025

Step into The Path of Forgotten Wonders — a deeply immersive guided meditation to help you slow down, reawaken your senses, and reconnect with the beauty and magic in your everyday life. In this peaceful, sensory journey, you’ll wander a woodland path alive with colour and sound, meet a Goddess who gifts you a talisman of noticing, and return with a renewed connection to the wonder already around...

Ep 45 - Noticing the Magic: How Seasonal Living, Myth & Nature Can Transform Your Life 13.08.2025

In our busy, always-on world, it’s easy to lose sight of the magic around us. The bills, the deadlines, the endless to-do lists — they keep us stuck in survival mode, disconnected from the beauty, mystery, and wisdom that’s right outside our door. In this soul-nourishing episode of The Wild Goddess Podcast , I invite you to step into a slower, more intentional rhythm — one guided by the Wheel of t...

Ep 44 - Lions Gate Manifestation Meditation: Tap Into Your Highest Self & Manifest Your Dreams 08.08.2025

🌟 Welcome to the Lions Gate Portal! 🌟 In this powerful guided meditation , we dive deep into the transformative energy of the Lions Gate Portal —a cosmic gateway that opens each year on August 8th . This time is perfect for manifesting , aligning with abundance , and tapping into your highest self . As we step into this sacred portal, you will be guided through a visualization practice designed...

Ep 42 - The August In-Between: Lammas, Lugh, and Why You Feel a Bit Weird 02.08.2025

Feeling off lately? A bit tired, emotional, nostalgic—or like you’re craving comfort and quiet after a busy summer? You’re not broken. You’re in rhythm . In this rich, soul-led episode, we dive into the emotional complexity of late summer —through the lens of Lammas and Lughnasadh , the first harvest festivals on the Wheel of the Year. We explore the story of Lugh and his foster mother Tailtiu , t...

Ep 43 - Lammas Guided Meditation | Honour Your Inner Harvest at Lughnasadh 02.08.2025

🌾 Welcome to this deeply soothing Lammas meditation from The Wild Goddess Podcast 🌾 This sacred guided journey invites you to slow down, reconnect with the Earth, and honour your inner harvest as the Wheel of the Year turns at Lammas/Lughnasadh. Through a beautifully evocative countryside visualisation, you’ll walk through golden wheat fields, feel the subtle shift in the air, and reflect on wha...

Ep 41 - The Faces of the Goddess: Artemis — Sovereign, Wild, and Unapologetically Free 24.07.2025

What if you were never meant to be tamed? In this episode of The Faces of the Goddess series, I dive deep into the myth and energy of Artemis — the Greek goddess of the hunt, the moon, wild animals, feminine instinct, and sacred sovereignty. Artemis isn’t just a figure from mythology. She’s an archetype. A mirror. A living energy that rises in the woman who chooses herself — no matter what the wor...

Ep 40 - Reclaiming Your Rawness 08.07.2025

Are you tired of performing perfection while your soul quietly screams for truth? This episode is your permission slip to drop the mask and reclaim your rawness . We are going on a bold, soulful journey into the heart of what it means to be raw, real, and fully alive in a world obsessed with filters and performance. We unpack the toxic culture of curated vulnerability, the societal fear of messy w...

Ep 39 - The Faces of the Goddess Series: Why Women Are Not Meant to Be Just One Thing 30.06.2025

Are you tired of feeling like you have to pick one path, one label, one identity?  In this first episode of The Faces of the Goddess series, i'm explores why women are multi-faceted by nature — and how the many faces of the Goddess mirror the layers we hold within. Through poetic storytelling, mythic wisdom, and soulful reflection, you’ll discover how to honour your Aphrodite days and your Ca...

Ep 38 - What the Goddess Taught Me About Surrender (and Why Slowing Down Saved My Business) 07.06.2025

In this powerful return episode of The Wild Goddess Podcast, I share the deeply personal story behind my recent season of surrender—what it taught me, how it shaped the Wild Goddess path, and why learning to let go might be the most magical thing we can do. I speak openly about the grief of losing my beloved Grandad, the pressure to stay productive in spiritual business, and how stepping away from...

Ep 37 - Beltane Guided Meditation: Reignite Your Inner Fire & Awaken the Goddess Within 02.05.2025

Step into the magic of Beltane with this powerful guided meditation to awaken your inner fire, activate the goddess within, and step boldly into a new season of growth, pleasure, and possibility. Beltane, the Celtic fire festival of fertility and renewal, marks the height of spring and the threshold into summer. This meditation will guide you through a sacred inner journey: walking through a bloom...

Ep 36 - The Wild Beauty of Imperfection 23.04.2025

What if your imperfections weren’t flaws… but portals ? In this deeply empowering and soul-stirring episode, we journey to unravel the perfectionist myth and reclaim the wild, untamed truth of who you are. With raw storytelling, myth-inspired wisdom, and heartfelt reflection, this episode speaks to the woman who is ready to break free from the cage of ‘shoulds’ and embrace the magic in her mess. F...

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