Dunya Rising

Devotion, Divinity & Cylical wisdom

In this final episode of the season, I sit down with Priestess, Yogini, and Witch Sivani Mata for a rich and heartfelt conversation on Bhakti Yoga and the devotional music of Kirtan. Together, we explore spirituality and the art of connecting with Spirit within, as Sivani shares insights from her upcoming book The Faces of the Feminine—a celebration of the many expressions of the sacred feminine across cultures and traditions. We also dive into the Yoni Shakti retreats she co-facilitates with Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, discussing the power of cyclical wisdom & the menstrual cycle as a seasonal wheel. This episode is a soulful journey through devotion, creativity, and the divine feminine—an inspiring close to the season. * https://www.sivanimata.co.uk/ [https://www.sivanimata.co.uk/] * https://www.instagram.com/sivanimata/ [https://www.instagram.com/sivanimata/] * https://sivanimata.bandcamp.com/ [https://sivanimata.bandcamp.com/] The poet Sivani mentioned, is Lalleshwari 14th-century Kashmiri saint and mystic poet (https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/lal-ded [https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/lal-ded])

Embracing Darkness: Samhain, Chaos Magick & Tarot Secrets

This episode is focused on Tarot & Chaos Magick with Masha, who is passionate about Paganism, connecting with nature & the power of Tarot. Masha discusses her journey into Glastonbury, why Paganism is important to her, the Wheel of the year & Samhain, the power of the darkness in Autumn, Chaos Magick & Tarot. The end of this episode features my unreleased track 'Allat', which means Goddess in Arabic & celebrates the power of women & the magic of our sensuality. Links * https://www.instagram.com/mashismagikmenu/ [https://www.instagram.com/mashismagikmenu/] * https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/all-places-in-the-atlas-on-one-map [https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/all-places-in-the-atlas-on-one-map] * https://www.tarot.com/tarot/decks/rider [https://www.tarot.com/tarot/decks/rider] * https://donlonbooks.com/products/the-way-of-tarot-by-alejandro-jodorowsky [https://donlonbooks.com/products/the-way-of-tarot-by-alejandro-jodorowsky] * https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/371437.Condensed_Chaos [https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/371437.Condensed_Chaos]

Opening to Pleasure: Kink & BDSM

In this episode, I interview Sophia Rose who offers private Shibari lessons, rope classes & BDSM education; she has a sex positive, consent focused and trauma-informed approach. Here we talk about pleasure from a female and queer lens, including power dynamics, exploring our own desires, trauma-informed kink & she debunks myths around sex. This episode also features my own unreleased remix of Starseedsoul's track 'Don't Ever Let Go' which I've called Allat (Goddess in Arabic) & I sing about embracing our sensuality & releasing shame. To find out more about Sophia's offerings: * https://www.instagram.com/sophia___rose_/ [https://www.instagram.com/sophia___rose_/] * https://www.venushour.co.uk/ [https://www.venushour.co.uk/] To listen to more of Starseedsoul's music: * https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cqBHGaoSIzvSamHGjBPB2?si=wG3efEe2R56xVuznb7Fddw [https://open.spotify.com/artist/7cqBHGaoSIzvSamHGjBPB2?si=wG3efEe2R56xVuznb7Fddw]

Amplifying the Kurdish story through Music

This episode features an inspiring singer, Ayse Roza and we talk about homeland, identity, female empowerment, spirituality and the power of music for healing. Ayse uses music as a form of activism, to promote Kurdish & Alevi rights and singing is one of the ways that the Kurdish culture has been passed on. In this episode, Ayse explains how she uses music to connect with and channel the grief and pain of her ancestors. This episode features clips of Ayse's singing and a live recording of Ayse at the end of this episode. * Find out more about Public Radio of Yerevan; when the Kurdish language and culture were banned in Turkey, Radio Yerevan served as a bridge between the Kurdish people and their culture https://evnreport.com/evn-youth-report/the-kurdish-voice-of-radio-yerevan/ [https://evnreport.com/evn-youth-report/the-kurdish-voice-of-radio-yerevan/] * Live recording of Ayse at Karaca music, featuring Cenk Sanlioglu on guitar and Hogir Goregen on percussion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DICZszq7lvw&list=PLxueiX0wlDIdFbRkGouUrm4kDPbI13JCw&index=1 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?index=1&list=PLxueiX0wlDIdFbRkGouUrm4kDPbI13JCw&v=DICZszq7lvw] * Stay tuned in with Ayse and her music on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ayse__roza/ [https://www.instagram.com/ayse__roza/] * Discover Cenk Sanlioglu, Ayse's music collaborator and profound guitarist also on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/cenksanlioglu/ [https://www.instagram.com/cenksanlioglu/])

Astrology, mental health & our true nature

This episode features the remarkable astrologer & healer, Veronica Dodds and we talk about astrology and it's connection with spirituality, mental health, finding our purpose & our inner truth. Trigger Warning: a segment of this episode references an extreme act of violence & severe cases of mental illness, which can be distressing to listen to. For further support with mental health, please access the following organisations: * Samaritans. To talk about anything that is upsetting you, you can contact Samaritans [http://www.samaritans.org/] 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can call 116 123 (free from any phone) * National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK. Offers a supportive listening service to anyone with thoughts of suicide. You can call the National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK [https://www.spuk.org.uk/national-suicide-prevention-helpline-uk/] on 0800 689 5652 (6pm to midnight every day). * Shout. If you would prefer not to talk but want some mental health support, you could text SHOUT to 85258. Shout [https://giveusashout.org/] offers a confidential 24/7 text service providing support if you are in crisis and need immediate help. * Switchboard. If you identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender, you can call Switchboard [https://switchboard.lgbt/] on 0300 330 0630 (10am–10pm every day), email chris@switchboard.lgbt [chris@switchboard.lgbt] or use their webchat service. Phone operators all identify as LGBT+. To find out more about Veronica's work, check out her website where you can also book birth chart readings: https://veronicadodds.com/about-me/ [https://veronicadodds.com/about-me/] To find out more about Starseed Soul & her music, check out her website: https://www.flower-of-life-digital.com/starseedsoul [https://www.flower-of-life-digital.com/starseedsoul]