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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

April 24, 2024

Women Hunters and the First Female Indigenous Doctor with Tabitha Bear from Herstory Podcast

In this episode of 'Dine with the Divine', host Ashley and guest Tabitha Bear, a Lenape photographer and writer, engage in an extensive dialogue covering the remarkable life of Susan LaFlesche, the first Western-trained Indi…
April 17, 2024

Georgian Culture and Folklore with Ana Antadze

Join Dr. Joya Sosnowski and I as we talk Jesus's lady friends, the Goddess who would't give up on her bae and some delicious Egyptian foods! 0:00- Interview with Ana Antadze 14:16-Dish of the Week: 10 Georgian Foods you Need…
April 10, 2024

The Evil Eye, The Glare Known Around the World with Antonio Pagliarulo

Join Antonio and I as we chat about one of the most common spiritual concepts, The Evil Eye. 0:00- Interview with Antonio 20:06-Dish of the Week: Foods to ward off the Evil Eye 25:54- Tea Time: The Evil Eye around the World …
April 3, 2024

Astrological Houses and The Witch Queen Pasiphaë with Dani from That Witch Next Door

Join Dani from That Witch Next Door and I as she breaks down some Astrology for me and we talk about a Greek goddess who was cursed to want to bang a bull... and the weirdness doesn't stop there. 0:00- Interview with Dani 11…
March 27, 2024

Mediumship and the Story of Daniel Dunglas Home with Natalie Diane

Join Natalie and I as we talk Mediumship, Victorian snacks and a Scottish Medium. 0:00- Interview with Natalie Diane 11:52-Dish of the Week: Victorian Foods 18:27- Tea Time: Mediumship 46:42- Daniel Dunglas Home Natalie Dian…
March 20, 2024

Glamour Magic and A Girl who Cried Pearls with Sophie St. Thomas

Join Sophie St. Thomas and I as we chat about Glamour Magic, Switfties, Drag Queens and more! 0:00- Interview with Sophie St. Thomas 14:45-Dish of the Week: Foods that are good for your beauty 19:01- Tea Time: Spells from th…

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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.