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Home to Her
by Liz Kelly
The Home to Her podcast is dedicated to elevating ancient feminine wisdom via the exploration of herstory, mythology, philosophy and more. Join host Liz Childs Kelly for intimate conversations with acclaimed authors, artists, teachers, poets and mystics, each of whom will help us uncover our unheard stories and reclaim the roots of the ancient female power in our own lives.
Episodes
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The Interstitial: 5 Ways We Deny Our Power
In this final farewell episode, I share my thoughts on five specific ways women can cut ourselves off from our own power - plus share my reflections on hosting this show for the last 6 years. A few takeaways: Denying our deepest desires is often fueled by an understandable fear of losing the...
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The Power of Wise Women with Dominique Debroux
On the latest episode I’m joined by Dominique Debroux, a producer, entrepreneur, and nutritional chef whose work bridges storytelling, science, and women’s empowerment. She is also the producer of the new documentary Wise Women – Humanity’s Untold Origins, reframing menopause as the evolutionary...
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The Interstitial: Channeling Your Sacred Rage
On the latest Interstitial episode, we get into the collective rage among women regarding the Epstein files, the systemic, historical suppression of women's voices, and what we can do about it, including five actionable steps to channel that energy effectively right now: Tell yourself the truth...
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The Sure Thing: Prioritizing Pleasure with Elana Auerbach
The first episode of 2026 is here! I'm joined by my longtime friend and mentor Elana Auerbach, a lover, mother, mentor, activist, and priestess, and the author of the new book The Sure Thing: A Pleasure Practice to Revive the Spark. On this episode, we discuss: Elana's spiritual journey, and the...
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The Interstitial: How We Become Free
On this short Interstitial episode, I riff on what’s been alive for me since my most recent conversations with Sophie Messager (on reclaiming drumming) and Ash Stinson (on embodiment and listening to the body). Jumping off from these dialogues, I'm holding a a central question here: How do we, as...
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The Realms of Embodiment with Ash Stinson
The Realms of Embodiment with Ash Stinson On this episode – which has been in the making for a long time – Ash Stinson and I explore the profound themes of the sacred feminine, embodiment, and the intricate layers of wisdom held within our bodies. Ash is an energy worker, a creator, a deep feeler...
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Picking Up the Drum with Sophie Messager
In this particularly rich conversation, I’m joined by Sophie Messager, author of the new book The Beat of Your Own Drum (Womancraft Publishing). A former reproductive physiologist with a PhD, Sophie traded her microscope for a medicine drum after experiencing the transformative power of an...
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The Interstitial: Magic and Purpose
Introducing The Interstitial: short episodes intended to explore the spaces in between the last episode and the next. My latest conversation with Danielle Dulsky got me thinking about two things: magic and purpose. Here I consider the role of magic in our lives, as well as what it means to lean...
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Exploring the Night House with Danielle Dulsky
On this episode, I’m joined again by Danielle Dulsky, a prior Home to Her guest, as we explore the themes of women's wisdom, the significance of fairy tales, and the role of storytelling in shaping our understanding of the world. Danielle’s new book, The Night House: Folklore, Fairy Tales, Rites,...
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Celebrating Erotic Intelligence with Lisette Ostrander
In this conversation, Dr. Lisette Ostrander and I explore the intricate relationship between feminine wisdom, sexuality, and pleasure. We also talk about the cultural narratives surrounding women's sexuality, the importance of creating safe spaces for exploration, and the need to reclaim pleasure...
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Finding the Feminine at Work with Rebecca Korn
On the latest episode I'm joined by Rebecca Korn, a former ballerina and pre-med prodigy turned powerhouse wealth strategist. After flipping personal heartbreak into a mission, she now guides women to outplay patriarchal money systems and build seven-figure futures—combining feminine embodiment...
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The Power of the Subtle: Cultivating Intuition with Emma Andrews
On the latest episode I'm joined by Emma Andrews, a highly-acclaimed intuitive, medium and intuition teacher. Emma's gift of seeing energy combined with her training in energy healing and somatic therapy make her 1-on-1 intuitive sessions a transformational force in many peoples' lives. In…
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The Future of Home to Her
On this short episode, I give a quick update on the show and where it's headed in the future, including: How my understanding of the Sacred Feminine has shifted and changed over the last decade Why I think accessing our most authentic power from within is the greatest effort we can make right now…
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Seeking the Spiritual Mother with Rebe Huntman
On this episode, I'm joined by Rebe Huntman, a memoirist, essayist, dancer, teacher, and poet who writes at the intersections of feminism, world religion and spirituality. For over a decade she directed Chicago’s award-winning Danza Viva Center for World Dance, Art & Music and its dance company,...
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The Flow State of the Feminine with Ixchel Munay
On episode 100 of the Home to Her podcast, I'm joined by Ixchel Munay, who has spent more than 20 years walking the path of plant medicine, conscious living and supporting thousands of people around the world in her immersions and sessions to come home to themselves. Through her work, Ixchel…
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A Holy Shekhinah for Our Times with Joy Ladin
On the first episode of 2025, I'm joined by repeat guest Joy Ladin. Joy is a widely published essayist and poet, literary scholar, and nationally known speaker on transgender issues. From 2003 to 2021, she held the David and Ruth Gotsman Chair in English at Stern College for Women of Yeshiva...
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Women Who Future with Sande Hart
On the latest episode, I'm joined by Sande Hart, a mother, grandmother and founder of The Global Woman's Village woman's organization, formally known as S.A.R.A.H. (The Spiritual and Religious Alliance for Hope) now in its 23rd year. She is also the Author of The Liminal Odyssey, The Alchemical...
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The Spiritual Path of Life with Lucy Grace
On the latest episode I'm joined by the wise and wonderful Lucy Grace. Lucy is a mystic spiritual guide, embodied therapist and poet based in New Zealand. She mentors people in soul initiation and awakening, and is devoted to helping as many hearts as possible remember the truth of themselves and...
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Transforming a Paradigm of Domination with Riane Eisler
On the latest episode, I'm joined by legendary systems scientist, futurist and cultural historian Dr. Riane Eisler. Riane is the recipient of many honors, such as the Distinguished Peace Leadership Award earlier given to the Dalai Lama, and is the author of many books, including The Chalice and…
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Hurricane Helene: A Sacred Feminine Inspired Response
On this episode I'm joined by Byron Ballard, author and co-founder of the Mother Grove Goddess Temple, and Amelia "Mia" Solesky, Mother Grove's Mycelium Mama, AKA volunteer coordinator, to discuss the environmental crisis in Western North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene, and what a...
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The Mystery Tradition of Miraculous Conception with Dr. Marguerite Rigoglioso
What if virgin birth isn't simply a story, but a real and documented ancient phenomenon? This is the topic I explore in the latest episode with my guest today, Dr. Marguerite Rigoglioso. Marguerite is the founder of Seven Sisters Mystery School, a world-renowned teacher of sacred knowledge, and…
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Feral Church with Byron Ballard
My latest guest, H. Byron Ballard, joins me on this episode for her second visit to the Home to Her podcast. Byron is a ritualist, teacher, gardener, and author of multiple books, including "Staubs and Ditchwater: A Friendly and Useful Introduction to Hillfolks’ Hoodoo;" "Earthworks: Ceremonies…
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Journey to the Goddess with Annalisa Derr
On the latest episode I'm joined by Dr. Annalisa Derr, a goddess educator, Sacred Feminine embodiment teacher, and ritual theatre creatrix. Annalisa completed her doctorate in Mythological Studies with Emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She also holds a BA in Theater...
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Say Wow with Chelan Harkin
On this episode I'm so honored to be joined by the poet Chelan Harkin. Chelan's poetry journey began at age 21 on the heels of a traumatic event, a mystical event and an unparalleled creative opening where inspired verse started to pour through her with very little need for editing. Her…
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Summoned by the Earth with Cynthia Jurs
How far would you be willing to go to live out your sacred purpose? On the latest episode I discuss this and much more with Cynthia Jurs, author of Summoned by the Earth: Becoming a Holy Vessel for Healing Our World. Cynthia became a dharma teacher (Dharmacharya) in the Order of Interbeing of Zen...
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Poetry Witchery with Annie Finch
On the latest episode, I'm joined by the wonderfully witchy Annie (Ani) Finch, a poet, performer, artist, scholar and researcher on meter, magic, and matriarchy. In short, she is Poetry Witch. Ani is the award-winning author of seven books of poetry including Spells: New and Selected Poems; Eve;...
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Bruja Magic with Lorraine Monteagut
Lorraine Monteagut PhD, is a queer Latine astrologer and tarot reader and author of Brujas: The Magic and Power of Witches of Color, featured in Axios, NPR, Telemundo, Cosmopolitan, People en Espanol, Bustle, Book Riot, the Witch Wave, and elsewhere. She is the creator of Witchy Heights, a...
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The Story is in Our Bones with Osprey Orielle Lake
Osprey Orielle Lake is founder and executive director of the Women's Earth and Climate Action Network(WECAN), and works internationally with grassroots, BIPOC and Indigenous leaders, policymakers, and diverse coalitions to build climate justice, resilient communities, and a just transition to a...
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The Goddess as Trickster with Danielle Dulsky
My guest for this episode is the wild and wonderful Danielle Dulsky. Danielle is the author of The Holy Wild, Seasons of Moon and Flame, Woman Most Wild, The Holy Wild Grimoire, and most recently, Bones & Honey: A Heathen Prayer Book. A heathen visionary, painter, poet, storyteller, and…
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Women who wear only themselves with Arundhathi Subramaniam
Described as 'one of the finest poets writing in India today', Arundhathi Subramaniam is a leading Indian poet and award-winning author of fourteen books of poetry and prose. Recent books include the poetry volume, "Love Without a Story"; a prose work on four contemporary women on spiritual...
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The Paradox of the Goddess with Damascena Tanis
When we begin to learn about the Sacred Feminine, many of us quickly realize that She is much more than we have imagined Her to be - and that Her nature is fundamentally contradictory. As Damascena Tanis, my guest for this episode, says, to work with the Goddess is to be repeatedly invited into...
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Fostering Intersectionality: A Panel Discussion
What does it mean to foster intersectionality in traditions that honor the Sacred Feminine? How do we make space for the differences we find in each other in spiritual community, and also within ourselves? This rich inquiry was the subject of a panel discussion presented at the Parliament of the...
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The She that Survived with Marie Nazon
My guest for this episode is Dr. Marie Nazon, an initiated Mambo in the Vodun tradition of Haiti, a Priestess in the Yoruba tradition of Ifa, a clinical social worker with more than 30 years of experience, and professor emeritus with the City College of New York. Marie is also a returned Peace...
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Artemis: A Goddess for Our Times with Carla Ionescu
When we spend time with the herstorical record of the Sacred Feminine, we might be surprised to find that some of the most well-known Goddesses are far more complex than we've been told. Such is the case with the Greek Goddess Artemis, who is the subject of my discussion with this episode's…
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Death and the Divine Feminine with Rev. Angie Buchanan
On this episode I'm joined by Reverend Angie Buchanan, Founder and Spiritual Director of Earth Traditions, a Pagan church, and of Gaia's Womb, an interfaith spirituality group that has been producing spiritual retreats for women since 1998. Angie is a life-long pagan, an animist, and has been an...
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Rewriting Eve with Ronna Detrick
If we exit a repressive faith tradition, does that mean we have to leave all the related stories behind? According to Ronna Detrick, my latest podcast guest, the answer is no - and in fact, there may be very good reasons why we shouldn't. Ronna is the author of the new book "Rewriting Eve…
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The Tangible Divine with Kay Louise Aldred
How do we locate divinity within our own bodies, and within the ordinariness of our lived experiences? On the latest episode I explore this topic with Kay Louise Aldred, a researcher, writer, and teacher who catalyzes individual, institutional, and collective evolution through education,...
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Multiplicities of Magic with Risa Dickens and Amy Torok
The witches are back! On the latest episode I'm joined again by Risa Dickens and Amy Torok, who first appeared on the show in 2021. They're back this time to discuss their latest book, "New Moon Magic: 13 Anti-Capitalist Tools for Resistance and Re-Enchantment." Risa and Amy are also the…
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The Dance of Water with Juliana Mendonca
How might we connect more deeply with the Divine via dance? What can water teach us about the flow of life? And what happens when we combine the two? On the latest episode I explore this rich topic with Venezuelan contemporary dance performer, choreographer, and teacher Juliana Mendonca. Juliana…
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When She Wakes with Gina Martin
My guest on this episode is Gina Martin, founding mother and High Priestess of Triple Spiral of Dún na Sidhe, a pagan spiritual congregation in the Hudson Valley of New York. She is a ritualist, teacher, healer, mother, and writer of sacred songs. Her When She Wakes series, which includes the...
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Nature, Culture and the Sacred with Nina Simons
On the latest episode I'm joined by the inspiring Nina Simons, co-founder and Chief Relationship Officer at Bioneers, an innovative nonprofit organization that highlights breakthrough solutions for restoring people and planet. Nina has worked with nearly a thousand diverse women leaders across...
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A Journey of Grace with Hannah Wallace
What does it mean to experience grace? As guest Hannah Wallace shares in this episode, it's often in our most challenging times that the gifts of grace present themselves to us. Hannah is the host of the podcast Finding Grace, where she holds space for conversations about what it means to find...
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Cultivating Sacred Feminine Community with Caryn MacGrandle
We are stronger together, and perhaps no one knows this better than my guest for this episode, Caryn MacGrandle. Caryn is the creator behind the Divine Feminine App, an online community, that, since 2016, has been connecting women and all genders in circles, and to events and resources. As Caryn...
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Menstrual Cycle Awareness with Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer
What does the menstrual cycle have to teach us - about the nature of ourselves, as well as the importance of living in a cyclic manner? On the latest episode I discuss this with Alexandra Pope and Sjanie Hugo Wurlitzer, co-founders of the Red School, which is dedicated to restoring the power of…
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Challenging a Culture of Abuse with Karen Tate
What if domination and abuse are so intertwined with our current culture that we end up accepting them as both natural and inevitable? On the latest episode, I explore these questions and much more with Karen Tate, host of the long-running Voices of the Sacred Feminine podcast and author of the…
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The Wisdom of the Womb with Emmi Mutale
What does it mean to really listen to the wisdom of our bodies, and what kind of lessons do they have to teach us? On the latest episode, I'm joined by energy medicine practitioner and womb wisdom keeper Emmi Mutale to explore the mysteries and magic held within the womb space. A best-selling...
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Exploring PaGaian Cosmology with Glenys Livingstone
On the latest episode I'm joined by Glenys Livingstone, a pioneering researcher and thought leader who's been walking the Goddess path since 1979. Glenys is the author of "PaGaian Cosmology: Re-inventing Earth-based Goddess Religion, which fuses the indigenous traditions of Old Europe with...
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The Reverence Code with Shawna Bluestar Newcomb
On the latest episode, I have the privilege of being in conversation with Shawna Bluestar Newcomb, of Shawnee, Lenape and Zapotec lineage, who has been opening hearts and minds across the world as an international speaker, visionary leader, intuitive healer, medium, spiritual guide and mentor for...
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Descent and Rising with Carly Mountain
On the latest episode we're diving deep, using the ancient myth of the descent of the Sumerian Goddess Inanna as our guide, as we explore what it means for women to traverse the underworld of our psyches and return with hard-won, precious wisdom for our life journeys. My guest today is Carly...
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Becoming a Land Steward with Belinda Liu
What does it mean to be a steward of land - not just taking responsibility for its preservation but also listening to the wisdom it offers? On today's episode, I discuss this topic with Belinda Liu, a nature-inspired visionary; co-creator of Gratitude Blooming, a movement to explore the deep...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Home to Her podcast is dedicated to elevating ancient feminine wisdom via the exploration of herstory, mythology, philosophy and more. Join host Liz Childs Kelly for intimate conversations with acclaimed authors, artists, teachers, poets and mystics, each of whom will help us uncover our unheard stories and reclaim the roots of the ancient female power in our own lives.
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