On this episode of The Celtic Feminine Podcast, Amy interviews Anthony Murphy about his work at Mythical Ireland, as well as the sacred sites and stories dedicated to St. Patrick and St. Brigid. Anthony Murphy has been featured in newspaper, magazine and news media articles around the world, including: The History Channel, National Geographic, Discovery Science, BBC, RTÉ, TG4, and others. Anthony is the author of nine books, including non-fiction and fiction books discussing ancient Ireland. He ...
Mar 24, 2024•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 7
Originally Recorded on July 24, 2020 Amy had a wonderful interview with Dr. Karen Ward who is a communicator, myth-maker, and bridging activator as an academic with a Masters and PhD in Counselling Psychotherapy and Spirituality. With her husband, John Cantwell, Karen teaches and runs a Clinic and School of Celtic Shamanism and Holistic Living called Slí An Chroí which introduces energy awareness through nature and self soul work. As a Shamanic Practitioner, Supervisor and Teacher trained in the...
Jul 24, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 7
Important Note and Disclaimer : In this episode, we discuss an event that Elaine was planning to carry out, however it had to be canceled due to the current pandemic concerns. Since this interview was recorded in early March, at the time many protocols were not in place and certain risks were not completely known. Please be sure to follow the recommendations of your local government on the protocol for appropriate physical distancing, home stay orders, and other safety measures. Please do not ta...
May 15, 2020•58 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this podcast, Amy Panetta has a conversation with Allison Mondel about the life, music, and legacy of Hildegard von Bingen, a powerful female spiritual figure of the middle ages! Allison Mondel is a highly versatile performing artist and visionary voice coach. She has been lauded by The Washington Post for her "ethereal soprano" and "spare, otherworldly radiance... a performance from across the centuries, full of distant and irresistible beauties.” She received her M.M. in Early Music Vocal ...
Mar 02, 2020•59 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Note: This podcast interview happened in October of 2017 In this podcast, Amy has a conversation with author, educator, spiritual guide, and festival organizer, Dolores Whelan about her book, "Ever Ancient, Ever New: Celtic Spirituality in the 21st Century," The Brigid of Faughart Festival, and the importance of music in honoring Brigid on her February 1st feast day. Dolores holds an M.Sc in Biochemistry from Trinity College Dublin and an MA in Spirituality from Institute in Culture and Creation...
Jan 23, 2019•56 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this podcast, Amy has a conversation with Mael Brigde, about her work and connection with Brigid. Since 2004, Mael has maintained the longest-running, most prolific blog about Brigid entitled, "Brigit's Sparkling Flame" where she collects a variety of different resources about Brigid, such as in links, books, music, and events. She also has her poetry dedicated to Brigid on her "Stone on the Belly" blog. She founded "Daughters of the Flame," which is the first non-church-based flame tending g...
Mar 09, 2018•54 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Today, Amy is talking with Sabina Magliocco on her book, “Witching Culture” and addresses questions listed in historical order, as well as questions on music in festival and ritual culture, and the importance of the figure, Brigid. Sabina Magliocco, Ph.D., who was a Professor of Anthropology at California State, Northridge at the time of the interview, however currently, she is a Professor of Anthropology at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Magliocco grew up in Italy and the United States...
Sep 06, 2017•49 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Welcome to The Celtic Feminine podcast which explores where the streams of Folklore, Ethnomusicology, Celtic Spirituality, and Women’s Studies meet. Often, we will be discussing Celtic spirituality with a specific emphasis on the Irish cultural landscape. In my first episode today, I would like to give you more background about me, Amy Panetta, MA, and the research that inspired this podcast. I also would like to present to you my paper entitled, “The Feminine Face of God: Vocal Music Dedicated ...
Aug 14, 2017•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
