Seeking Numina: The Sacred Places Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, I’m joined by author, psychotherapist, and somatic guide Carly Mountain for a profound exploration of Inanna’s Descent and one of the world’s oldest myths of transformation, embodiment, and return.

Together, we explore how descent work can root us more deeply in our bodies, our breath, and the land beneath our feet, especially in a world that constantly encourages dissociation. Carly shares how Inanna guides her back into sensory presence, how the seven gates of descent mirror the seven chakras, and why our bodies are themselves sacred places.

We also discuss:
🌹How myths like Inanna and Persephone teach us to be “of the earth”
✨ Why so many of us feel disconnected from where we live
🌹 The role of embodiment in spiritual practice
✨ What oral tradition preserves that written texts cannot
🌹 How descent work can help us feel at home even in places we once wanted to escape

Whether you’re new to descent mythology or already working with Inanna, this conversation offers grounding, clarity, and a gentle call back to yourself.

Check out Carly's work on her website: https://carlymountain.com/

Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.seekingnumina.com/publishedworks

Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed.

To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit seekingnumina.com.

Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles

This podcast episode was edited by Jordan, a cohost from The Astro Study Room. Book an astrology consultation with her to learn more about your soul's path in this lifetime!

Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic
Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, I’m honored to be joined by one of my dear friends, Nicholas Pearson, to explore the deep magic of stone, land, and the mineral kingdom through his newest book, The Witching Stones.

Nicholas has been immersed in all aspects of the mineral realm for nearly 30 years and is widely recognized as a leading expert in crystal healing today. What makes his work so special to me is the way he bridges science and spirituality while staying rooted in relationship with the land itself. As we talk about in this episode, humans have been working with stones far longer than we’ve been writing and that ancient relationship still lives in our bones.

We dive into the spiritual and historical significance of flint, how stone has shaped humanity, and the ways place-based relationships with crystal and rock can transform us. At one point, Nicholas shares a powerful truth that stayed with me: “Sometimes you have to go away from home to realize that everywhere is sacred.” I also reflect on the quartz I’ve been finding here in Havre de Grace, Maryland, and how this land is continuing to reveal itself to me.

“I am forever changed from marching among the stones.” ✨

You can learn more about Nicholas and his work at https://theluminouspearl.com/

If this conversation speaks to you, I’d love for you to like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone who loves earth magic as much as we do. Thank you for walking these sacred places with me. 🖤

Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.seekingnumina.com/publishedworks

Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed.

To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit seekingnumina.com.

Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles

This podcast episode was edited by Jordan, a cohost from The Astro Study Room. Book an astrology consultation with her to learn more about your soul's path in this lifetime!

Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic
Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

We begin this new season with a deeply meaningful conversation: What To Do With Angry Land Spirits, featuring author, priest, and fairy expert Morgan Daimler.

In this episode, Morgan and I explore what it means to be in relationship with the spirits of the land especially when that relationship is complicated or even strained. We talk about what happens when the land holds grief, when it holds memory, and when it pushes back.

Morgan shares her experience growing up with second sight and what it’s like to live in conversation with the Otherworld. We reflect on how human impact through pollution, colonization, and energetic disruption creates lasting harm, not just to the earth itself, but to the spirits who dwell there. And we ask what it truly means to approach sacred places with humility, curiosity, and care.

I also share a few stories from my own spiritual work in Delphi, a land that continues to speak to me year after year. Together, we move through the complexities of honoring spirits who may not want our presence, and what it looks like to stay in right relationship even when answers aren’t easy or clear.

This episode is an invitation to listen more deeply, to move with reverence, and to remember that the land is alive. 

If you’ve ever felt the presence of something old and sacred stirring beneath your feet, or sensed resistance when trying to connect with a place, this conversation is for you.

Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.seekingnumina.com/publishedworks

Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed.

To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit seekingnumina.com.

Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles

This podcast episode was edited by Jordan, a cohost from The Astro Study Room. Book an astrology consultation with her to learn more about your soul's path in this lifetime!

Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic
Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, we set off on a beautifully meandering journey into the world of Sabrina, the goddess and land spirit of the River Severn, the longest river in Britain. Joining me is Brett Hollyhead (@witch_of_salopia), author of Sabrina, for a deeply conversational episode that feels less like a formal interview and more like two friends sitting by the river, letting the stories flow where they may.

Check out Brett's book wherever you buy books!! https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pagan-portals-sabrina-brett-hollyhead/1146736443?ean=9781803418070

Together, we explore the many myths and faces of Sabrina, looking at how she weaves together the realms of land, sea, and sky. Along the way, we reflect on the idea of sacred rage and what it means to hold fierce love for the earth and its waters, especially in a time when so much of our world feels under threat.

Our conversation wanders into fascinating comparisons with Greek mythology, where we discuss figures like Dione (sometimes called the “female Zeus”) and challenge why that label doesn’t fully capture her power. We also explore the surprising possibility that Poseidon may have originally been understood as a female deity, opening up a much larger conversation about queerness, gender, and the fluidity of the divine in myth.

Brett shares insights into sacred sites associated with Sabrina, such as Littledean and the Litany Temple. Throughout the episode, we also touch on other threads of Welsh mythology, creating a rich tapestry of stories, symbols, and meanings.

Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy the episode, don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more explorations of myth, magic, and the sacred places we share on this earth. 🌿✨

Check out Brett's book wherever you buy books!! 

Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.seekingnumina.com/publishedworks

Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed.

To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit seekingnumina.com.

Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles

This podcast episode was edited by Jordan, a cohost from The Astro Study Room. Book an astrology consultation with her to learn more about your soul's path in this lifetime!

Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic
Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

This episode is truly a magical and one-of-a-kind episode recorded on location at the ancient oracle site of Dodona, the oldest known oracle in Greece. I’m joined by my dear friend and fellow author, Joanna Farrer of coffeeanddivination.com as we explore the sacred land, its history, and the living energy still present among the stones and oak trees.

Dodona was once home to priestesses who interpreted the will of the gods through the rustling of a sacred oak tree. In this episode, Joanna and I sit among the trees and birdsong to reflect on the roots of divination in human history, the sacred oak of Dodona and its modern-day descendants, the mystery of ancient acoustics in Greek theatres, what it means to be on pilgrimage and, the spiritual presence still alive at this powerful site

This episode was recorded entirely outdoors during our shared pilgrimage through Greece. It’s a love letter to the land, to divination, and to the ancient wisdom that still surrounds us..

🎧 Listen to Joanna’s podcast: Coffee and Divination
💙 Learn more about Joanna's show: https://www.coffeeanddivination.com/

Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.seekingnumina.com/publishedworks

Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed.

To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit seekingnumina.com.

Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles

This podcast episode was edited by Jordan, a cohost from The Astro Study Room. Book an astrology consultation with her to learn more about your soul's path in this lifetime!

Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic
Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

In this episode of The Sacred Places Podcast, I am joined by author, priestess, and Welsh mythologist Jhenah Telyndru for a magical conversation about the goddesses Rhiannon and Blodeuwedd and the sacred land of Wales where their presence still echoes.

Together, we explore Welsh mythology, goddess traditions, sovereignty, and the deep spiritual importance of place. What does it mean to be in relationship with a deity or with a landscape? How do stories live on through land, memory, and myth?

Whether you're drawn to Celtic goddess spirituality, planning a pilgrimage to sacred sites in Wales, or simply curious about the deeper meaning behind Rhiannon and Blodeuwedd’s stories, this episode offers a beautiful invitation into the mystical and the wild.

Learn more about Jhenah Telyndru, her writings, and her work at https://ynysafallon.com/

Follow her on social media @ynysafallon

Check out Kristoffer Hughes video "Guide to Welsh Pronunciation": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTusbjDPtZI

Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.seekingnumina.com/publishedworks

Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed.

To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit seekingnumina.com.

Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles

This podcast episode was edited by Jordan, a cohost from The Astro Study Room. Book an astrology consultation with her to learn more about your soul's path in this lifetime!

Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic
Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

Can you truly connect with land spirits when you’re always on the move?

In this episode of Seeking Numina: The Sacred Places Podcast, I answer a heartfelt listener question from Natasha, a nomadic spiritual practitioner living in an RV with her family. With a new location each week, Natasha wonders how to build meaningful spiritual connection to the land without putting down physical roots.

I'm so excited to take this opportunity to share with you all how I connect with land as a nomad myself! We will be talking about travel altars, sacred reciprocity with the land, astral projection, and more! 

Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.seekingnumina.com/publishedworks

Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed.

To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit seekingnumina.com.

Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles

This podcast episode was edited by Jordan, a cohost from The Astro Study Room. Book an astrology consultation with her to learn more about your soul's path in this lifetime!

Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic
Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

In this episode of Seeking Numina: The Sacred Places Podcast, I’m joined by Steve Blamires, an author, scholar, and lifelong student of Celtic spirituality, to explore what really happened to the sidhe in Scotland, and how places like Antarctica might still hold answers for us.

This is a conversation about myth, memory, place, and presence. If you’ve ever felt the pull of ancient land or the whisper of something just beyond the veil, I hope this episode offers you something meaningful.

Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.seekingnumina.com/publishedworks

Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed.

To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit seekingnumina.com.

Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles

This podcast episode was edited by Jordan, a cohost from The Astro Study Room. Book an astrology consultation with her to learn more about your soul's path in this lifetime!

Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic
Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

What happens when a dream and a longing for connection cross paths under the light of the Moon?

In this episode of Seeking Numina: The Sacred Places Podcast, we explore the origin story of We'Moon, the beloved lunar calendar and global sisterhood that blossomed out of women’s land communities in the 1980s. Through the voices of three generations of women who helped shape and sustain We’Moon, we trace the legacy of sacred connection: from a hitchhiking journey through Europe to the founding of the first We’Moon land in Oregon.

We’Moon has never been about profit. It has always been about remembrance and in honor of lunar wisdom, community care, and cross-cultural connection. Together, we reflect on what it means to build sacred space not just with land, but with shared spirit.

Join us as we listen to the stories behind the calendar, the land, and the movement that continues to nourish women around the world today.

You can still purchase a 2025 We'Moon Planner for a discounted price or check back for the 2026 planner! https://wemoon.ws/products/moon-calendar-datebook

To learn more about We'Moon Land, check out their website: https://wemoonland.org/

Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.seekingnumina.com/publishedworks

Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed.

To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit seekingnumina.com.

Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles

This podcast episode was edited by Jordan, a cohost from The Astro Study Room. Book an astrology consultation with her to learn more about your soul's path in this lifetime!

Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic
Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ

From ancient temples to tiny bedside altars, humans have always created spaces to meet the divine. But are these spaces truly sacred, or is sacredness reserved for untouched forests, oceans, and mountaintops?

In this heartfelt solo episode, I share:

🌿 The spiritual power of intentional spaces
 🕯️ Stories of altars, gardens, and the magic of what we build
 💧 The gifts of natural sacred places like Bath, UK and Stonehenge
 🏡 Why even our homes can be alive with spirit
 💬 And why sacredness has never been limited to the wild

If you’ve ever doubted whether your man-made space is “spiritual enough,” this episode is for you.

Order my books to support me and support your connection with the land! https://www.seekingnumina.com/publishedworks

Subscribe to Seeking Numina with Elyse Welles on YouTube for video versions of ALL episodes sharing footage of the places and topics discussed.

To learn more about my upcoming retreats to sacred places in Greece and beyond, or learn with me in workshops, classes, or mentorship, visit seekingnumina.com.

Support Seeking Numina on Patreon for a library of 300+ rituals, meditaitons, exclusive videos, and more, + opportunities for free tarot readings and discounts on ALL classes and retreats. Visit patreon.com/elysewelles

This podcast episode was edited by Jordan, a cohost from The Astro Study Room. Book an astrology consultation with her to learn more about your soul's path in this lifetime!

Music: Tribal Wind - SergePavkinMusic
Music Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWe5Z7qISMQ