Walking Brigid's Way with Dr. Karen Ward

Dr. Karen Ward joins us today as we chat about Ireland’s Saint Brigid who is just as rooted in celtic folklore as she is steeped in Catholic tradition. Who was Brigid really? Karen walks us through the journey of a woman who was both the saint of poems, midwifery, Ale and blacksmithing and who was also a fire goddess. The mythology of Brigid is vast and invitational and in these troubled times we are all invited to delve into the story of a woman who became a symbol for new life springing forth in the darkness of the midwinter. As we journey through Brigid’s Path in this hopeful episode, may we each be imbibed with her spirit of resilience and transcendence and remember that we too have the eternal flame within us that can never be extinguished. Cool stuff we mention in this episode (or meant to anyways) Sign the Petition St. Brigid’s PilgrimageBook - Brigid’s Way: Celtic Pilgrimage Dr. Karen Ward Therapist Website & InstagramSli An Chroi ShamanismBrigid’s Way Pilgrimage OpportunitiesChapters00:00 Introduction to St. Brigid and Dr. Karen Ward04:41 Syncretism: Bridging Paganism and Christianity07:35 Personal Journey: Discovering St. Brigid15:21 The Birth of Brigid's Way: A Pilgrimage Journey20:48 Trusting the Inner Voice on the Pilgrimage26:34 The Journey of Faith and Pilgrimage29:20 Preparing for Pilgrimage: Physical and Spiritual Aspects31:57 Brigid's Wisdom in Troubling Times39:18 The Power of Community and Shared Faith41:22 Stories of Brigid: Lessons in Generosity and Unity