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 Pilgrimage
• Book - Brigid’s Way: Celtic Pilgrimage 
• Dr. Karen Ward Therapist Website & Instagram
• Sli An Chroi Shamanism
• Brigid’s Way Pilgrimage Opportunities

Chapters
00:00 Introduction to St. Brigid and Dr. Karen Ward
04:41 Syncretism: Bridging Paganism and Christianity
07:35 Personal Journey: Discovering St. Brigid
15:21 The Birth of Brigid's Way: A Pilgrimage Journey
20:48 Trusting the Inner Voice on the Pilgrimage
26:34 The Journey of Faith and Pilgrimage
29:20 Preparing for Pilgrimage: Physical and Spiritual Aspects
31:57 Brigid's Wisdom in Troubling Times
39:18 The Power of Community and Shared Faith
41:22 Stories of Brigid: Lessons in Generosity and Unity