Re-imagining Ceremonies: A podcast by Entheos

This week we are delighted to be joined by Certified Proud Ambassador Benjamin Foley (he/him) or Benji as we refer to him on the podcast. Benji is a PhD student with a background in localisation and social media communications. He is currently researching digital sexual literacy in LGBTQ+ youth in Ireland at Dublin City University. He joined the Certified Proud team as an Ambassador this year and delivers training sessions and workshops on LGBTQ+ inclusion, terminology, active allyship and support to companies around Ireland. In addition, these sessions include insightful Q&A sessions, during which the Certified Proud team facilitate dialogue and discussion opportunities about the LGBTQ+ community, transgender and non-binary issues, and how best to support LGBTQ+ colleagues, employees, customers and clients in the workplace.If you are interested in working with Certified Proud, you can visit their website to find out more information, https://www.certifiedproud.com/ You can follow Benji over @beirchearts @entheos.ie@baldpriestess@fearghc

Throughout the podcast series, we have heard so much of Karen's vibrant and diverse career from nursing to being an air hostess and of course being a celebrant. However, one area she hasn't explored a lot on the podcast is her background in psychotherapy. Feargh asked a simple question at the start of the episode on how Karen got into psychotherapy and the answer is a full episode which explores following your gut, taking risks, working hard, trusting the process and so much more. Karen discusses her journey and her work in psychotherapy from a conversation that sparked the idea, stubbornly following her gut, becoming and working as a therapist, and how, today, it informs the human side of all her work and her role in Entheos. @entheos.ie@baldpriestess@fearghc

We have invited the wonderful Sinead McCabe back to chat to Feargh and Karen about all the nuances around what happens to your assets if you pass away, the importance of creating a will, everything you need to know about inheritance and so much more.What a gift to have Sinead on the pod again and for her to so kindly share her knowledge and all the information that can sometimes feel overwhelming in such a comprehend-able and accessible way. Thank you Sinead!You can contact Sinead directly at smccabe@ardaghlaw.ie (Sinead loves an email) or you can contact the office at 01 5313300, and if she really likes you, you might get her number!If you have the time and space, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. We would like Entheos to be as visible in the world as possible in order to share the amazing work all our members and celebrants are doing, and in turn hope to be of service to as many people who resonate with us as possible.@entheos.ie@baldpriestess@fearghc

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 us. Karen even shares her top tip for settling her nervous system and finding a moment of calm, and we invite you to take part in this simple, well known exercise, so expect about 30 seconds of silence towards the end of the episode. @entheos.ie@baldpriestess@fearghc

We 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 the conversation and we look forward to sharing part two with you in two weeks.If you would like to learn more about the work Massey Brothers does, head over to www.masseybrosfuneralhomes.com where you can find all their locations, the services they offer and more about the team. Big thank you to Susan, Colin and the Massey Brothers team for inviting us to record at their Crumlin location, The Haven.Also massive thank you to Daire Halpin who joined us to co-produce this episode.If you have the time and space, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. We would like Entheos to be as visible in the world as possible in order to share the amazing work all our members and celebrants are doing, and in turn hope to be of service to as many people who resonate with us as possible.@entheos.ie@baldpriestess@fearghc

Friend 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 have the time and space, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. We would like Entheos to be as visible in the world as possible in order to share the amazing work all our members and celebrants are doing, and in turn hope to be of service to as many people who resonate with us as possible.@entheos.ie@baldpriestess@fearghc

Karen 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 rituals in your life and how they can enhance your life. If you have the time and space, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. We would like Entheos to be as visible in the world as possible in order to share the amazing work all our members and celebrants are doing, and in turn hope to be of service to as many people who resonate with us as possible.@entheos.ie@baldpriestess@fearghc

This 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@ardaghlaw.ie or on the phone at (01)-531 33 00 (Make sure number is correct or you may be through to IKEA) You can contact Sinead directly at smccabe@ardaghlaw.ie If you have the time and space, we would be very grateful if you could rate, review and subscribe wherever you listen to your podcasts. We would like Entheos to be as visible in the world as possible in order to share the amazing work all our members and celebrants are doing, and in turn hope to be of service to as many people who resonate with us as possible.@entheos.ie@baldpriestess@fearghc