In this Sacred Sundays episode, Ashley Zelinski, antiquarian book collector and rune reader, invites us into a deeper relationship with the Earth, story, and inner knowing.

We explore the wisdom held in runes and old books, the importance of feeling welcomed by the natural world, and the tender edges of imposter syndrome that often arise when we step into our gifts. Ashley speaks to unlearning inherited structures and listening for the quieter truths that guide us home.

This conversation offers a gentle reminder that sacred connection is not something to seek far away, but something we practice through presence, curiosity, and everyday acts of remembrance.

Check out Ashley's work:https://ashtreebooks.com/rune-readings-with-ashIG: https://www.instagram.com/ashtreerunes/

Check out Ross Tayler's work at https://www.rosstayler.com/

In this Sacred Sundays conversation, Maïa Mercure, death doula, speaks openly about grief, loss, and the spaces we need to be held through life’s transitions.

Drawing from her own experiences, we explore the different textures of grief, the impact of sudden versus gradual loss, and why honest conversations about death matter. Maïa invites a return to community-based care, ritual, and shared presence as essential supports in the grieving process.

This episode is an invitation to let grief be felt, to allow joy and sorrow to coexist, and to remember that death is not separate from life, but part of the human story we carry together.

Check out Maïa's work:https://www.betweenrealms.caIG: https://www.instagram.com/betweenrealmsdeathcare/

Check out Ross Tayler's work at https://www.rosstayler.com/

In this Sacred Sundays conversation, Matthew Ashdown explores the Gene Keys as a contemplative path toward understanding our true nature.

We speak about shadows and gifts, mythic and archetypal energies, and the quiet practice of contemplation as a doorway to personal and spiritual growth. Matthew offers reflections on how these teachings can be lived, not just understood, and how they invite us into a more intimate relationship with the sacred in everyday life.

This episode is an invitation to slow the mind, sit with what arises, and allow deeper insight to unfold in its own time.

Check out Matthew's work:http://www.matthewashdown.ca/IG: https://www.instagram.com/matthewashdown_grailquests/

Check out Ross Tayler's work at https://www.rosstayler.com/

In this Sacred Sundays episode, Carolyn Green, modern mystic and energy healer, speaks to the quiet necessity of slowing down in a world that rarely asks us to.

We explore the healing power of mantra, the relevance of ancient practices in modern life, and the invitation of the Kali Yuga to choose care and consciousness over urgency. Carolyn frames self-care not as indulgence, but as a radical and grounded act of devotion.

This conversation is an invitation to return to simplicity, listen for the sacred in everyday moments, and remember that slowing down can be a form of spiritual practice.

Check out Carolyn's work:http://carolyngreenwellness.ca/IG: https://www.instagram.com/aplayfulmystic/

Check out Ross Tayler's work at https://www.rosstayler.com/

In this Sacred Sundays conversation, Reverend Thomas DeSchutter reflects on spirituality as a lived experience rooted in self-love, responsibility, and everyday presence.

We explore affirmative prayer, the idea of chaos as a reorganization of love, and the Unity teachings that point to our deep interconnectedness. Thomas also shares pieces of his personal journey with music, revealing how devotion, joy, and challenge often walk hand in hand.

This episode is an invitation to soften into self-acceptance, take responsibility for your inner life, and remember that the sacred is not separate from daily living, but expressed through it.

Check out Rev. Thomas's work:https://www.unityvancouverisland.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/thomasbdeschutter/

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In this Sacred Sundays conversation, Leslie Brown, trauma-informed facilitator and embodiment coach, invites us into a deeper relationship with the body and the nervous system.

Through simple yet revealing embodiment practices, we explore how physical sensations carry emotional information, how “white noise” can live in our systems, and why nervous system awareness is essential for both healing and spiritual connection. Leslie speaks to self-regulation, presence, and the quiet gifts that become available when the body feels safe enough to listen.

This episode is an invitation to slow down, return to your body, and meet yourself with curiosity and appreciation in the midst of everyday life.

Check out Leslie's work:http://www.lesliebrowncoaching.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/lesliebrowncoaching/

Check out Ross Tayler's work at https://www.rosstayler.com/

In this Sacred Sundays episode, Peter Paul Harnisch shares his journey into self-discovery, presence, and the unfolding of male consciousness.

We explore the role of men’s circles as spaces for honesty and belonging, the place of anger as meaningful emotional expression, and the deeper arc of the hero’s journey many men find themselves walking. Peter also speaks about Man Book, a project devoted to capturing men’s stories of awakening and lived consciousness.

This conversation is an invitation for men to meet themselves more fully, engage their emotional lives with courage, and remember that transformation often happens in community, not in isolation.

Check out Peter Paul's work:https://peterpaulharnisch.com/IG: http://instagram.com/peterpaulharnisch.photo

Check out Ross Tayler's work at https://www.rosstayler.com/

In this Sacred Sundays conversation, Reverend Nicole Powell shares her lived experience as a medium and spiritual teacher, and the path that led her into deeper relationship with her gifts, her body, and her own inner guidance.

We explore working with spirit guides, the importance of community, and the often unseen balance between spiritual service and personal health. Nicole speaks to self-doubt, somatic awareness, and the maturity required to hold spiritual gifts with responsibility and care. She also offers a glimpse into her upcoming book, which invites a deeper conversation around spiritual sovereignty and self-responsibility.

This episode is an invitation to listen inward, honour your own pace, and remember the sacredness that already lives within your unique journey.

Checkout Nicole's work:http://www.nicolepowell.ca/IG: https://www.instagram.com/nicolepowellca/

Check out Ross Tayler's work at https://www.rosstayler.com/

In this Sacred Sundays conversation, Grant Waldman, eco-psychologist and musician, speaks to the sacred relationship between nature, breath, and the human soul.

We explore the healing power of music, the role of synchronicity, and why men’s work matters in this time. Grant shares how vulnerability, presence, and reconnecting with the natural world can open pathways to deeper nourishment and meaning.

This episode is an invitation to breathe more fully, soften the armour, and remember that the sacred is not something distant, but something we return to through nature, honesty, and connection.

Check out Grant's work:https://www.healingworkscounselling.com/

Check out Ross Tayler's work at https://www.rosstayler.com/

In this Sacred Sundays episode, Thirza Voysey, equine healer and author, shares her journey from a conventional life into one shaped by healing, presence, and deep connection with horses.

We explore the quiet power of being fully in the moment, the way horses invite us back into our bodies and truth, and how profound life changes can open unexpected paths of self-discovery. Thirza speaks to the unique medicine horses offer and how they help us remember who we are beneath the noise of everyday life.

This conversation is an invitation to slow down, listen differently, and reconnect with yourself through presence, nature, and relationship.

Check out Thirza's work:http://www.thirzavoysey.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/soulfarmsanctuary/

Check out Ross Tayler's work at https://www.rosstayler.com/