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River Shaman Ramblings

River Shaman Ramblings

di Spearcarrier's Ghostfox

Spiritualità Diari personali

Stagione 3

Spirit Spousing

It's time to talk about the facts of life, the spirits and bees... let's talk about marrying, getting tangled up with, and falling in love. With spirits. This episode covers what many are taking for granted as a love and light situation, where you end up with the godly spouse of your dreams. But the truth is, this ancient tradition isn't all it seems and you should beware. I know. I've been dealing with it longer than I want to. Tune in, stay a while.

Turning Back Time

Walking the traditional shamanistic path created a bit of a conflict for me: Wodan, Frigg, and others aren't in that lore. Or are they? How to reconcile walking a path that does not venerate the spirits that called me to it? By going back to the beginning of course. So welcome back to the campfire! This episode is me trying to outline how I came to a reconciliation on how to walk one path while not believing in things the way others do brings me to the oldest path of all. The dream is real. It starts there.

The Wyrm, Animism, and Angels

Okay, the wyrm did go away I'll give it that. I shouldn't be surprised where it might have gone, but I was... and that prompted me to think about animism, the corruption of the concept, and then ultimately I started to think about those sexy angels. Take a trip with me from hell to heaven and how science backs it all up.

S03 E01 - Boxes Squares and Spirits

In this episode, Spearcarrier opens up about a tumultuous return to—and swift departure from—a commercial shaman school. After feeling "poked off the dragonfly branch" and losing connection to the spirits, a moment of intervention from the spirit world itself turns everything around. We explore the differences between the expensive, "cookie-cutter" Western shamanic training and the more traditional Ulchi belief that spirits, not schools, select and train the shaman. Spearcarrier discusses the dangers of the commercialized path, the importance of finding a listening elder rather than a guru, and what it means to be a "small shaman" healing in a quiet house. Topics Covered: The decision to leave a shamanic school after less than 24 hours. How a spirit blocked my sight to get my attention (and how I got it back). Discovering the Ulchi path and its parallels to my own upbringing. The problem with "spiritual humvees" and pay-to-play shamanism in the West. Healing from spiritual wounds and the value of taking it one day at a time.

Stagione 2

19 - Escaping from Wyrms

Do you remember what a wyrm is? I remember. I know. For years, I was trapped between two worlds: the fabricated identity my mother pushed on our family and the deep, wyrd magic that was my true inheritance. In this episode, I'm adding to the whole story as I've told it so far. It's a tale of growing up with unseen gifts, of a father who could chase away dragons, and of a Great Wyrm who found me through a mirror when I was 14 and tried to make me his. This is the story of how that Wyrm tore my family apart, how I was isolated and betrayed, and how, on the longest night of the year, I finally reclaimed my power, my heritage, and my connection to the wyrd. Perhaps this tale will give you direction and fuel your only wyrdly connections. Check more at my webstie, therivershaman.com, where you can also choose to support and help keep the wyrdness coming. bIk8VtNPJfOxef3Rcly7

18 - Dancing to Death: Trapped In A Fairy Ring

Spearcarrier here—computer fan screamin’, space-heater roastin’ my toes, pizza waitin’ in the wings. Complete with swear words. In this one I sit down with Many Cats and chew over: • the Tale of the Moldy Ham Sandwich (yes, it’s still in the fridge) • how a real-deal fairy ring sucked me into an eight-hour daily dance marathon • “Fairy Hitler” and his soul-siphonin’, gem-bedazzled cicada self • hitting Level Zero burnout and the ritual that brought my soul piece home • lessons learned: grounding, energetic hygiene • shout-out to Dragon Shaman (link on the blog) for legit cleanup help - thedragonshaman.net Grab a mug of chamomile brew, park yourself somewhere comfy, and let’s ramble through myth, magic, and mayhem together. Blog posts, recipes, and extra snark live over at TheRiverShaman.com. Thanks for listening, and remember: we took care of those thorns.

17 - Goblins: Soul Eaters Among Us

I wanted to share what I've learned the hard way about identifying and protecting ourselves from parasitic entities, specifically goblins. Oh yes, I learned the hard way that they're very real. We'll go over red flags and discuss how these beings operate. I'll share those traditional protection charms, along with their history and translations. This is really just me sharing my research and experiences in the hopes it might help someone else who's going through something similar. I'd be interested to hear what y'all think and what methods you use for your own spiritual protection. Primary Source Figure: Jacob Grimm, Deutsche Mythologie (Teutonic Mythology), first published in 1835.

16 - Harsh Gods or Hungry Predators?

They say the gods are so harsh to those they call, they could be considered abusive. The result is an underlying acceptance that suffering is some sort of penance you pay for the honor of being chosen. Those who must endure the negativity are often shunted aside when they complain about how they're being treated. But there are times the complaints are valid. The complacency over certain forms of outright abuse in the name of the gods is being used as a shield by astral predators, and the chosen pay the price. I break down how that is and offer up some clues on how to tell if you are being eaten alive.

15 - Lessons From A Sorrow Drinker

In this reflection, I explore the profound connection between the falling rain and the often-overlooked necessity of grief. We live in a world that encourages us to fight against what we perceive as negative, but what if these forces have a rightful place in the natural order? I share a personal experience with a "sorrow drinker," a spirit I came to understand not as an adversary, but as a teacher. This encounter taught me about the beauty in despair, the importance of catharsis, and our forgotten role as stewards of a world that encompasses both light and shadow. Join me as I discuss how embracing sorrow can lead to a more balanced and authentic existence.

14 To the Garden - There and Back Again, But Stronger (Finale)

When the Shamanic Death Cycle Finally Ends In this episode, I’m finally unpacking the conclusion to my wild shamanic awakening journey—what I’ve been calling the “saga of the ham sandwich.” It all kicked off with a harrowing “fairy bride” experience that threw me into a living nightmare. For months, I was chewed upon by psychic parasites and attacked by hostile covens who hijacked my spiritual process, leaving me drained, confused, and nearly broken. I’ll share how entities like Loki and Odin stood by me during this trial by fire, even when I didn’t understand what was happening. The turning point came with a “Rumpelstiltskin moment”—the profound realization that simply naming the source of the attack could break its power over me. This episode is about coming out the other side, rediscovering ancestral arts like “pitch pulling,” and finding peace after the chaos. I’m sharing this raw and convoluted story as a testament to survival and to let anyone else going through their own “crazy shit” know that you are not alone, you can make it through, and there is immense power in speaking your truth.

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