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Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosTrauma Conference & Tips to regulate your nervous system Feargh and Karen are back for their final few episodes of Re-imaginging Ceremonies before 2024 wraps up. They have invited some gorgeous guests to join them for some upcoming episodes, but today it is just them, taking about trauma. In this episode, Karen has just returned from a trauma conference in Oxford, the U.K. She shares some of her experiences and take aways, while also discussing the importance of looking after our nervous systems and making sure we are looking after ourselves if we are going to show up to give back to the world around...2024-11-0546 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosA conversation with Colin McCusker from Massey Brothers Funeral Homes Part TwoWe are delighted to be collaborating with Massey Brothers Funeral Homes for the next two episodes in this series.Karen and Feargh sat down with Blackrock Branch Manager and Funeral Director Colin McCusker to discuss his role as a funeral director, how he found himself wokring as part of the Massey Brothers team, the family founded business that strives for professionalism, diversity and care, and the many locations you can find a Massey Brothers home across Dublin, as well as a new upcoming opening of a new venue.This is part two of...2024-07-1639 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosA conversation with Colin McCusker from Massey Brothers Funeral Homes Part OneWe are delighted to be collaborating with Massey Brothers Funeral Homes for the next two episodes in this series.Karen and Feargh sat down with Blackrock Branch Manager and Funeral Director Colin McCusker to discuss his role as a funeral director, how he found himself wokring as part of the Massey Brothers team, the family founded business that strives for professionalism, diversity and care, and the many locations you can find a Massey Brothers home across Dublin, as well as a new upcoming opening of a new venue.This is part one of...2024-07-0232 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosLGBTQI+ End of Life Reference Group with James O'HaganFriend of the pod James O'Hagan joins us to chat about the LGBTQI+ End of Life Reference Group, which was recently set up to build support around death within the LGBTQI+ community. Karen is one of the members of the reference group, and in this episode they explain why the group was formed, how it came to fruition and what they hope for the future of the group.Check out James weekly radio show Queeriosity on Dublin City FM @queeriousityradioAnd follow James @jameso_haganIf you...2024-06-1144 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosCreating your own ritualsKaren and Feargh are so delighted to be back to the mic, and in this episode they are coming to you from Karen's house. Rituals are such an important part of ceremony. There are so many beautiful and meaningful rituals that we bring to the different types of ceremonies that show up in our life. However, rituals can also be extremely important to our daily life and can enhance how we show up in the world. In this episode, Karen and Feargh sit down and chat about the importance of having your own...2024-05-2859 min

Everything EntrepreneurialEP042 - Fearghal Snowden - InDigitalIn this episode, I'm speaking with Fearghal Snowden, Co-Founder & Digital Performance Director at InDigital. InDigital are a performance marketing agency that help businesses embrace the new marketing approach that the fastest-growing global firms are using to scale. Listen in to hear about how Fearghal's interest in entrepreneurship started, how he built up his experience at agencies across Dublin and then went on to co-found InDigital. We also discussed how clients can keep their agencies accountable, and how creativity and performance work hand in hand to deliver top results.2024-03-2122 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosTo wed or not to wed with Sinead McCabe from Ardagh McCabe Solicitors Part TwoThis is Part Two of a conversation that Karen and Feargh had with solicitor Sinead McCabe recorded at Ardagh McCabe Solicitors in Crumlin. Following on from part one, Sinead discusses further the importance of having a will, how will's may work for more blended families and the nuances around leaving your assets to loved ones. You can find Ardagh McCabe Solicitors on Facebook at the following link https://www.facebook.com/ArdaghLaw/ or you can contact them through their website by following this link https://www.ardaghlaw.ie/contact-us.html, by email infor...2024-03-1936 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosTo wed or not to wed with Sinead McCabe from Ardagh McCabe Solicitors Part OneIn this episode Karen and Feargh are joined by Sinead McCabe from Ardagh McCabe Solicitors. At Entheos, we strive to make the big days in your life as meaningful and personal as possible. As part of these big ceremonies, there is also the important element of the legal side of these commitments in your life. These can be complex and nuanced, and we want everyone to understand the legal elements of ceremonies, both our celebrants and the people who choose us to celebrate their big moments with us. We invited solicitor Sinead McCabe...2024-03-1243 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosThe Entheos Threshold ChoirFeargh and Karen recently visited a Threshold Choir in London as Entheos is in the early stages of setting up its very own Threshold Choir.Want to know what a Threshold Choir is? Well you have come to the right place. In this episode, Karen and Feargh share what a Threshold Choir is, their experience visiting The Heart of London Threshold Choir last weekend and go off on a tangent or two around community, connection and ceremony.If you have the time and space, we would be very grateful if you could rate...2024-03-0451 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosEmbracing the Old and the New within CeremonyThis episode was originally scheduled as our second episode of 2024, but after Karen was a guest on The Tommy Tiernan Show, we pushed this episode back to do a behind the scenes of Karen's experience last week.In this episode, Karen and Feargh discuss both old and new traditions and rituals that you find in ceremony today. They explore how you might take the old and make it feel new and fresh for your ceremony, or you might lean into the more traditional style of ceremony, or you might embrace a completely new style of ceremony...2024-02-2053 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosBehind The Scenes of The Tommy Tiernan Show with Karen DempseyWe are leaning into an interruption to our normal broadcasting schedule because if you haven't seen already, our very own Karen Dempsey, Director of Entheos was a guest on The Tommy Tiernan Show.In this episode, Karen take us through the experience. What it was like to get the call? How she prepared for it? And what it was like on the day of recording? And of course, we take many diversions off-topic.If you have the time and space, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe wherever...2024-02-1257 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosRe-imagining Moments 1Re-imagining Moments are the mini episodes that go alongside Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by Entheos.In our main episodes, we discuss everything from ceremonies, activism, being the change we would like to see in the world and so much more. In these short mini episodes, we ask you to take a moment to join us as we create a short ceremony to share with you.It is a chance for you to stop, pause, breath or reflect as we share rituals, thoughts, meditations, short stories, poems and many more ceremony pieces.2024-02-0906 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosRe-imagining Ceremonies: The start of 2024 looks differentKaren and Feargh are back for more episodes of Re-imagining Ceremonies, a podcast by Entheos which discusses changing how we see ceremony in the world and also being the change we would like to see in the world.Last year was an incredibly busy and poignant time for Entheos as an organization, and 2024 looks prosperous and exciting.Karen and Feargh discuss the plans for the organisation, moving out of City Sanctuary (entheos' home for the last year), the new training programme structure and their excitement being back on the mic together.2024-02-0651 min

QueeriosityEpisode 7 - Mammies for Trans Rights, Fearghal Curtis and The Reunion You've Been Waiting ForWe’re back to how things should be this week as James resumes his position in front of the mic and Padraig has someone to rip into 👏🏻This week Pádraig chats to Mammies about what drives them to stand up for members of the community. This is true allyship!The incredibly talented Fearghal Curtis joins the lads to chat about The Curtis Cabaret: Christmas Extravaganza happening in The Sugar Club, Dublin on December 3rd.James gives us Saturday Night Fever vibes in Reeling In The Queers an...2023-11-2548 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosBaby naming and Milestone Ceremonies with Erica DelaneyAnother topic we have been waiting to explore is baby naming and milestone ceremonies, and we are delighted to have Entheos celebrant Erica Delaney join us to help us understand the place for these type of ceremonies in the world. We talk about bringing creativity to the ceremony, allowing the child/infant to make decisions, the importance of these types of ceremonies and so much more. @entheosireland@baldpriestess@fearghc x @celebratewithfeargh @erica_delaney_celebrant Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-0255 min

Wedding Wednesdays with weddingsonline#68: How To Choose Your Wedding Celebrant ft. Romy McAuley, Brenda O'Grady and Fearghal CurtisWelcome to the world of wedding planning! Your wedding ceremony is a huge part of your Big Day because that’s the moment you will exchange vows, declare your love and make special promises to your Other Half in front of your friends and family. Because this is so important, you’ve got lots to think about when choosing your celebrant. Today I’m joined by three experts who will pop in throughout the episode and help us with expert advice on how to choose your wedding celebrant. Romy McAuley - https://www.weddings...2023-09-2716 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosHeteronormativity in the Ceremony World with Lisa Nic An BhreithimhHeteronormativity is one of the major social constructs that Entheos wishes to challenge in the ceremony world. We have wanted to explore the specific issues around this topic that show up for couples in the everyday planning of their weddings and on the day of their wedding, but we have wanted to do it with someone who has or is experiencing the heteronormativity within the wedding industry. We couldn't be happier to be joined by Lisa Nic An Bhreithimh who is getting married next year (YAY!) and is currently planning the wedding. We are so grateful...2023-09-2555 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosShame, Stigma and Trauma with Enda McGrattan /Veda LadyEnda McGrattan, also known as Drag Superstar Veda Lady (the most beautiful woman in the world in her price range), joins Karen and Feargh to talk about shame, stigma and trauma. They are so generous with their honesty and wisdom as they break down being queer, an artist, an artivist, relationships in all their forms, sex and even sharing some personal stories on their own experience of getting married. Enda also talks about the upcoming HIV/AIDS monument which will be in Phoenix Park to remember and honour all those we lost to AIDS, and also...2023-09-171h 08

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosOur experience at the Queer Death CafeAfter attending a Queer Death café, organised by LGBT.ie at the Dublin LGBTQ+ Pride Hub, Karen and Feargh share their experience of attending the event and what you might expect if you were to attend a death cafe. Their discussion of the Queer Death cafe leads to chats on grief, end of life choices, fears, thoughts on death and more. Please be aware that there are discussions of death and grief within this episode and some discussions mention infant death, which may be triggering for some. We currently record a...2023-09-1152 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosA busy summer seasonWe're back after a busy summer season, and Feargh and Karen have a lot to catch you up on. It has been a full and exciting summer for Entheos with events, connections and of course, ceremonies! @baldpriestess@fearghc @celebratewithfeargh@entheosireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-0456 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosPronouns, Gender expression, and Trans and Non-binary rights with Daire DempseyWe are joined in this episode by Daire Dempsey (they/them) who is the Policy Officer for the Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI). Daire is extremely educated when it comes to equality and inclusion for the trans and non-binary community, and gives extremely practical and sound advice in how we can support our trans and non-binary siblings. Daire, Feargh and Karen discuss the importance of pronouns and freedom of gender expression, before Daire shares their experience of being a vital part of the Entheos training and the long way we have to go in relation to...2023-07-171h 10

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosNeurodivergence in Training and Ceremony with Priyangee GuhaIn this episode, one of the Entheos celebrants, Priyangee Guha (she/they) joins Karen and Feargh to chat about how she discovered Entheos, why she decided to train with the organisation and how she wants to show up as a celebrant in the world.Priyangee, or more affectionately known to her colleagues as Pri, is neurodivergence and offers an insight to how we can create a safe space in ceremony and the training for all people.@baldpriestess@celebratewithfeargh@entheosireland@celebratewithpriyangee Hosted on Acast. See...2023-07-101h 00

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosStigma and Activism with Robbie LawlorKaren and Feargh were delighted to be joined by HIV activist, Pozvibe podcast host and beacon of light Robbie Lawlor for a chat about stigma, activism and love.Robbie is a fountain of wisdom and knowledge when it comes to the legacy and advancements around HIV and AIDS. He talks about testing, medicine, his phd, fighting stigma, his own journey and how is has come to find the joy in his incredible life. Robbie is proudly a co-founder of Access to Medicine Ireland and a member of the European AIDS Treatment Group. He...2023-07-031h 13

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosQueer Death Cafes with James O'HaganWe were so delighted to welcome James O'Hagan from LGBT Ireland to the podcast for our second Pride episode. James talks to us about the queer death cafes which he is heavily involved in organising. He introduces the queer death cafes, what you can expect from attending one and the topics that come up during the sessions.He also shares with us what he has learnt from the older queer community, discrimination within the queer community, what changes he hopes his work will support and so much more. We are...2023-06-2659 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosDied With PrideHappy Pride month everyone!For Pride month, Karen and Feargh are placing the focus on the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode, they introduce Entheos' community incentive 'Died With Pride' which celebrates queer lives lead by queer and ally celebrants, especially in memorialising queer peoples lives. They also take a moment to discuss what Pride means to them as a queer man and an active ally in the community.@baldpriestess@celebratewithfeargh@entheosireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-1942 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosThe essence of being a celebrantIn this episode, Feargh and Karen take a deep dive into what it means to be a celebrant. They discuss showing up as celebrant in ceremony, how they approach their own work as a celebrant and much more around the essence of being a celebrant. @entheosireland@baldpriestess@celebratewithfeargh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-1254 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosBONUS EPISODEAfter reflecting and listening to the last episode, ARE WE A CULT?, Karen and Feargh decided to create an extra space where they can revisit topics to review how they may have articulated something, their language or anything that might need to be addressed. It is also a space where we can explore any feedback or thoughts from you, the listener. These episodes won't happen every week; only when we feel they are needed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-0916 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosARE WE A CULT?One of the most common and trickiest questions that comes up about Entheos as an organisation is "Are you in a cult?"Karen and Feargh decided to a sit down with this question; give their own thoughts and feelings about cults, decipher what a cult actually is and why people may connect Entheos and the word "cult" together. Let us know what you think when it comes to the nuanced topic of cults. @entheosireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-06-0542 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosCommunity with Ranae von MedingKaren and Feargh are joined by fellow Entheos celebrant, LGBTQ+ activist and social media presence Ranae von Meding to discuss the importance of community in life and ceremony. Community is another important foundation that Entheos is built upon. Ranae has a religious background as part of her upbringing. She stepped away from the religious background as some of her values did not align with the church she was a member of. However, she missed the community aspect, especially when she welcomed her girls Ava and Arya with her wife Audrey. Entheos has given Ranae a community...2023-05-2943 min

Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by EntheosBeing of service: End of Life Marriages and Baby/Children funeralsIn the second episode of Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by Entheos, Karen and Fearghal discuss end of life marriages and baby/infant funerals, and the importance of holding that space as a celebrant for families. These two types of ceremonies and being of service during these difficult times are fundamentals of Entheos and training to be an Entheos celebrant.As part of Entheos, baby/infant funerals are held under Lara's Legacy and end of life marriages are held under Grá go Deo. The aim of these community initiatives from Entheos is to take the burden of f...2023-05-2246 min