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Dine with the Divine

Some of the best stories are told at the dinner table with a delicious meal and good company. Dine with the Divine is a one stop shop if you crave conversations of mythology, magic, history and culture! Once a week, Ashley and a guest honor gods, sages, saints and iconic figures through storytelling, food, and drink. In the words of a Mexican proverb, "Conversation is food for the soul." Pull up a chair and come dine with us!

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Recent Episodes

Sept. 19, 2024

The Brothers Grimm and a Veiled Princess with Frater Aaron

Ashley welcomes Aaron, the creator of the 'Sacred Lore of Witchcraft' podcast, to discuss fairy tales and storytelling. Aaron shares his fascination with fairy tales from childhood and how it led to creating his podcast. The…
Sept. 5, 2024

Animism and Artemis and Althaea Sebastiani

We delve into the mystical world of animism with special guest Althea Sebastiani, a full-time spirit worker and religious educator. Althea shares her personal journey into witchcraft, detailing how she developed her practice…
Aug. 22, 2024

Ritual and a Sumerian Sister Story with Deborah Lipp

In this episode of Dine with the Divine, host Ashley welcomes Deborah Lip, an experienced Wiccan high priestess and author, to delve into the elements of ritual, particularly the goddess Inanna. Deborah shares her journey in…
Aug. 15, 2024

Clearing Your Space and That Beanstalk Story with Amy Blackthorn

In this episode of 'Dine with the Divine,' host Ashley is joined by Amy Blackthorn, an award-winning author known for her work with magical plants. The discussion delves into the use of various herbs and plants for spiritual…
Aug. 8, 2024

The Lady of the Lake, Mermaids and Water Magic with Annwyn Avalon

In this episode of Dine with the Divine, host Ashley is joined by Annwyen Avalon, a water priestess and author, to delve into the magical world of water mysteries. Anwen shares her fascinating journey from her childhood in F…
Aug. 1, 2024

The Wheel of the Year Obeah and Escaping Death with Emma Kathyrn

In this episode of 'Dine with the Divine,' host Ashley discusses the Wheel of the Year calendar and features an Anansi story with special guest Emma Catherine. Emma, an award-winning author and seasoned writer for multiple b…

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Episode 15 Transcript

The Episode Where I Got to Talk to a Progressive Pastor [00:00:00] Ashley: . So hi everybody. Thank you so much for coming back for another week. [00:00:25] And I hope you're having a great week. And if you're not, I hope your week gets a lot bett…

Episode 14: Southeast Asian Ghouls, Durians, and a Love Story with Sun and Sha

Hey everyone! So I wanted to give you some visuals on all the fun stuff we spoke about on the pod!  This is the link to the Tales and Oracle of 11 on Kickstarter! So this is the article we read about Durians.  

About the Host

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Ashley Oppon

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Ashley Oppon is Shamanic Practitioner, Death Midwife and RN at Sankofa Healing Sanctuary. For 5 years she studied to become a Shamanic Practitioner and now she works healing and helping others working on their spiritual lives. She is also a Home Funeral Guide, and an advocate for Medical Aid in Dying and Green and Natural Burials. She has done extensive death training and supports individuals from advanced planning to funerals and vigils. She is a part of Sisters of the Sacred, a spiritual collective that creates sacred space for all of life's major moments. With her death work she hopes to make the dying process a safe space for grief and healing. She also hosts Dine with the Divine, a podcast focused on culture, mythology and history. You can find her gardening, crafting and working as an oncology nurse.