I was interviewed by Gwilda Wiyaka for her podcast The Science of Magic. We had a great conversation, about some of the more nuanced aspects of ritual facilitation, and the idea that magic is 'the art of changing consciousness at will.' [Read more…]
Nature-based Rituals for Living and Dying
In this interview with Karen Wyatt of End of Life University, we discuss my death midwifery work, and I tell a number of stories about clients I’ve worked with. In each case, the healing balm that made them able to meet death was [Read more…]
A Good Death is a Ritual of Initiation
I presented a paper at the American Academy of Religion conference (in their Arts and Religion track) on the topic “A good death is a ritual of initiation for everyone involved.” Here’s a copy of the abstract and recording of the talk. [Read more…]
Getting Unstuck, on CBC’s Tapestry
This interview, with me and my Dad, explores his feelings about life and death from his new perspective, confined to a bed in a long-term care centre, after having had a major stroke. [Read more…]