In this Samhain-inspired episode, we travel through the misty folds of Scottish folklore to meet two powerful ancestral figures - Nicnevin, the Bone Mother, and the Bean-nighe, the Washer at the Ford. These crone archetypes, one riding the wild hunt, the other weeping by a stream, invite us into a deeper relationship with the unseen stories we carry in our bones.
Through reflective storytelling and immersive soundscape, we explore themes of ancestral grief, inherited patterns, and the quiet courage it takes to do shadow work. This is a gentle yet powerful journey into the spaces where pain, memory and healing intersect.
The episode includes a guided ritual using a candle and bowl of water to honour and release ancestral burdens, inspired by traditional Scottish folk practices.
⚠️ Content Note:
This episode contains reflections on ancestral trauma. A compassionate statement is included to support listeners with difficult family histories. You are always encouraged to approach this work with choice and care.
Topics include:
~ Nicnevin as the Bone Mother and Queen of the Wild Hunt
~ The Washer at the Ford as an archetype of unresolved grief
~ Shadow work and the inheritance of unspoken family pain
~ Choosing spiritual lineage over blood when needed
~ A closing ritual with candle and water for remembrance and release
Suggested for:
Listeners drawn to folklore, grief work, ancestral healing, Celtic spirituality and mythic storytelling. This episode is ideal for quiet evenings, Samhain season or moments of personal reflection.
Ritual ingredients (optional):
~ A candle
~ A bowl of water
~ A quiet space and an open heart