060 - The Call of Spirit: Unearthing Irish Shamanic Roots with Aldo Jordan

20/04/2025 1h 23min Episodio 60

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A chat with Aldo Jordan, a practitioner, teacher, and founder of the Irish School of Shamanic Studies. We talk about the essence of shamanism in Ireland and how it connects us to intuition, spirit, nature, purpose and ancestry. The episode also touches on the significance of sacred sites, the animistic aspects of shamanism, and the role of the Irish language in uncovering ancient wisdom. emphasizes the holistic and life-changing nature of shamanic practice, which transcends mere rituals to encompass a complete way of life.https://www.irishshamanschool.ie/Upcoming events from Aldo:Free talk on Shamanism. The Irish School of Shamanic Studies presents a free talk all about the core aspects of Shamanic practices on Friday evening the 25th April at the Alltar Holistic centre Linenhall street, Castlebar, Co Mayo between 7.30pm & 9.30pmBealtaine Fire Ceremony 3rd of May31st May - Shamanic Practitioner Training starting at Aldo's Irish School of Shamanic StudiesSupport A Quiet Voice at www.patreon.com/aquietvoiceVisit www.aquietvoice.ie to learn more about upcoming men's groups, workshops and retreats.Mayo men's group starting in May, so write to [email protected] if you are interested.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast's Purpose00:33 Guest's Shamanic Journey and Ancestral Lineage01:46 Near-Death Experience and Spiritual Awakening03:01 Transition to Shamanic Practice03:41 Personal Transformation and Shamanic Training09:42 The Role of Plant Medicine in Shamanism15:36 Shamanism as a Way of Life18:08 The Universal Nature of Shamanic Practices24:18 Experiential Learning in Shamanism29:25 Trust and Letting Go in Shamanic Practice37:56 Shamanic Perspective on Mental Health44:16 Understanding Mental Health Labels45:35 Shamanic Healing and Addiction46:45 Finding Safety and Trust in Ireland48:59 The Unique Energy of Western Ireland50:34 Connecting with Sacred Sites51:20 The Importance of Presence and Reverence57:14 The Wisdom of Native Language59:10 The Significance of Place Names01:06:36 Ancient Burial Sites and Time Perception01:12:30 The Broader Context of Shamanic Practice01:16:51 Upcoming Events and Final Thoughts

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