RETURN OF THE SHAMAN (Prof Micheal Northrop)

In this episode, we sit down once again with Michael Northro, known to many as the Shaman, for a deeper conversation on ancestors—who they are, how they are understood across shamanic traditions, and what it means to honor them in a modern world.We explore how ancestors are viewed not simply as figures of the past, but as living influences—guides, protectors, and carriers of memory that shape identity, culture, and spiritual practice. From blood lineage to spiritual lineage, we discuss the different ways ancestors are recognized within shamanism and how those relationships can be approached with respect, intention, and humility.This conversation also touches on practical and philosophical questions:What does it mean to honor ancestors today?How do you engage ancestral work without appropriation or fantasy?And how do remembrance, ritual, and responsibility intersect in shamanic worldviews?A grounded discussion at the crossroads of spirituality, ancestry, and the strange—inviting reflection rather than dogma.