We also dive into the Yoni Shakti retreats she co-facilitates with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, discussing the power of cyclical wisdom & the menstrual cycle as a seasonal wheel.

This episode is a soulful journey through devotion, creativity, and the divine feminine—an inspiring close to the season.

• https://www.sivanimata.co.uk/
• https://www.instagram.com/sivanimata/
• https://sivanimata.bandcamp.com/

The poet Sivani mentioned, is Lalleshwari 14th-century Kashmiri saint and mystic poet (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/lal-ded)

Masha discusses her journey into Glastonbury, why Paganism is important to her, the Wheel of the year & Samhain, the power of the darkness in Autumn, Chaos Magick & Tarot.

The end of this episode features my unreleased track 'Allat', which means Goddess in Arabic & celebrates the power of women & the magic of our sensuality.

Links

• https://www.instagram.com/mashismagikmenu/
• https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/all-places-in-the-atlas-on-one-map
• https://www.tarot.com/tarot/decks/rider
• https://donlonbooks.com/products/the-way-of-tarot-by-alejandro-jodorowsky
• https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/371437.Condensed_Chaos

This episode also features my own unreleased remix of Starseedsoul's track 'Don't Ever Let Go' which I've called Allat (Goddess in Arabic) & I sing about embracing our sensuality & releasing shame.

To find out more about Sophia's offerings:

• https://www.instagram.com/sophia___rose_/
• https://www.venushour.co.uk/

To listen to more of Starseedsoul's music:

• https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cqBHGaoSIzvSamHGjBPB2?si=wG3efEe2R56xVuznb7Fddw

Ayse uses music as a form of activism, to promote Kurdish & Alevi rights and singing is one of the ways that the Kurdish culture has been passed on. In this episode, Ayse explains how she uses music to connect with and channel the grief and pain of her ancestors.

This episode features clips of Ayse's singing and a live recording of Ayse at the end of this episode.

• Find out more about Public Radio of Yerevan; when the Kurdish language and culture were banned in Turkey, Radio Yerevan served as a bridge between the Kurdish people and their culture https://evnreport.com/evn-youth-report/the-kurdish-voice-of-radio-yerevan/
• Live recording of Ayse at Karaca music, featuring Cenk Sanlioglu on guitar and Hogir Goregen on percussion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DICZszq7lvw&list=PLxueiX0wlDIdFbRkGouUrm4kDPbI13JCw&index=1
• Stay tuned in with Ayse and her music on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayse__roza/
• Discover Cenk Sanlioglu, Ayse's music collaborator and profound guitarist also on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cenksanlioglu/)

Trigger Warning: a segment of this episode references an extreme act of violence & severe cases of mental illness, which can be distressing to listen to. For further support with mental health, please access the following organisations:

• Samaritans. To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone)
• National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK. Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK on 0800 689 5652 (6pm to midnight every day).
• Shout. If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258. Shout offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help.
• Switchboard. If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day), email chris@switchboard.lgbt or use their webchat service. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+.

To find out more about Veronica's work, check out her website where you can also book birth chart readings: https://veronicadodds.com/about-me/

To find out more about Starseed Soul & her music, check out her website: https://www.flower-of-life-digital.com/starseedsoul

• Her upbringing in Ecuador & move to the UK
• Her first Cacao ceremony in Mexico
• Power of ceremony, ritual and singing to Cacao
• Cacao's medicinal power for mental/emotional wellbeing

This episode features the song 'Cacawita' by Josefina Paez (https://www.instagram.com/fina.sound/), an Ecuadorian linguist, singer-songwriter and sound researcher. She is creating transformative experiences such as spiritual tours and sound journeys with isochronic tones and sub-bass frequencies. She channelled this song with the spirit of Cacao and Muy Tranquilo (https://www.instagram.com/muytranquiloso/) whilst in a Cacao ceremony at Medicine festival, with Deya this year.

• Elena's journey as a Reiki Master
• Elena's music production journey and what Starseedsoul means
• Conscious bass music and tuning to 432hz

This episode ends with their track 'Ready to Begin' from their new album., which will be released on 25th August.

Starseedsoul spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cqBHGaoSIzvSamHGjBPB2?si=sg4qORkySXO38D2wL0MmHA&fbclid=IwAR0AXUJ1LNGE27RUJhP6gqRCxr9eBJhL9kxaBAspBDmUfZZpkTj8jJSFYnw&nd=1

• Spirituality
• Emma's sound healing journey
• Light language
• The forming of Ecstatic Dub

This episode references the use of psychedelics. I am an advocate for the use of psychedelics when they are respected as sacred plant medicines; they are not safe to use for everyone and can be unpredictable. Please speak to a trusted shaman or mental health professional, before connecting with these plants.

This episode ends with their track 'Waves' from their new album, which will be released on 25th August.

Starseedsoul spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cqBHGaoSIzvSamHGjBPB2?si=sg4qORkySXO38D2wL0MmHA&fbclid=IwAR0AXUJ1LNGE27RUJhP6gqRCxr9eBJhL9kxaBAspBDmUfZZpkTj8jJSFYnw&nd=1

• food as medicine
• the microbiome
• relationship between gut health and mental health
• a special play of a guided Belly Metta Bhavana practice by Cara, featuring the musical accompaniment of Starseedsoul, which will be released fully in the next coming weeks.