Episode 19

Ancestors, Decolonizing Language, and Arabian Nights with Ben Stimpson

Published on: 7th September, 2023

Join Ben Stimpson and I while we chat about ancestral veneration, languages, and he gives me a free therapy session!

0:00- Interview with Ben Stimpson

41:19-Dish of the Week

56:18- Tea Time: Different types of Ancestors

1:08:00- 1001 Arabian Nights and our girl Scheherazade

Ben Stimpson (He/They/Them) is a therapist, lecturer, student, and spiritual director. Ben has developed courses on a variety of topics, including ancestor veneration, the power of story, and folklore. When not working with clients or writing, Ben is engaged with his areas of study: religious studies, medieval and classical studies, folklore, and spirituality. Learn more at www.BenStimpson.com.

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Ashley is a Shamanic Practitioner who loves to talk mythology, religion and history, especially is it's over brunch.