Dunya Rising

In this final episode of the season, I sit down with Priestess, Yogini, and Witch Sivani Mata for a rich and heartfelt conversation on Bhakti Yoga and the devotional music of Kirtan. Together, we explore spirituality and the art of connecting with Spirit within, as Sivani shares insights from her upcoming book The Faces of the Feminine—a celebration of the many expressions of the sacred feminine across cultures and traditions.

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)

This episode is focused on Tarot & Chaos Magick with Masha, who is passionate about Paganism, connecting with nature & the power of Tarot.

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

In this episode, I interview Sophia Rose who offers private Shibari lessons, rope classes & BDSM education; she has a sex positive, consent focused and trauma-informed approach. Here we talk about pleasure from a female and queer lens, including power dynamics, exploring our own desires, trauma-informed kink & she debunks myths around sex.

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

This episode features an inspiring singer, Ayse Roza and we talk about homeland, identity, female empowerment, spirituality and the power of music for healing.

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/)

This episode features the remarkable astrologer & healer, Veronica Dodds and we talk about astrology and it's connection with spirituality, mental health, finding our purpose & our inner truth.

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 [email protected] 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

This episode features Deya (https://www.instagram.com/cacaoamor/) a Cacao Sorceress and founder of Cacao Amor (https://cacaoamor.com/) which offers Ceremonial Grade Cacao made from Cacao seeds from Ecuador. Deya hosts ceremonies, retreats, workshops and training. In this episode we talk about:

• 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.

This is part 2 of my episode with Emma (Elumin: https://www.instagram.com/shanti_source/) and Elena (Starseedsoul https://www.instagram.com/starseedsoulsounds/) founders of Ecstatic Dub (https://www.instagram.com/ecstatic_dub/), a female-led, bass heavy, conscious dance event weaving movement, connection and sound together in a loving space. In this episode we talk about:

• 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

In this 2-part episode, I interview Emma (Elumin: https://www.instagram.com/shanti_source/) and Elena (Starseedsoul https://www.instagram.com/starseedsoulsounds/) founders of Ecstatic Dub (https://www.instagram.com/ecstatic_dub/), a female-led, bass heavy, conscious dance event weaving movement, connection and sound together in a loving space. In this episode we talk about:

• 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.

This is a short clip of me summing up Dunya rising, a little bit about me and what you can expect from this podcast series. I will be releasing new episodes every month on Spotify, covering topics on spirituality, wellbeing and creativity.