Welcome to "Here Comes the Celebrant," a podcast dedicated to profiling and celebrating the role of Life-Cycle Celebrants™️ in our communities. Join host, Leanne Davis, as she explore the stories of those who guide individuals and families through significant life events with compassion and creativity. Through interviews and personal narratives, Leanne profiles the work of Life-Cycle Celebrants™️ highlighting how they hold space & handcraft ceremonies that enrich our shared human experience.
Rachel Cruse & Frank Wall: Soulful Nature Ceremonies
Leanne Davis interviews celebrants Rachel Cruse and Frank Wall about crafting soulful nature ceremonies and reviving community rituals.
5 Aug 2025
Special Guest: Jen Boyes-Manseau
Jen Boyes-Manseau explores the concept of a calling to celebrancy, detailing her personal journey and the evolution of her practice in this interview episode.
2 Jul 2025
Special Guest: Nicole Sammut
Nicole Sammut discusses the importance of acknowledging and honoring the difficult emotions that arise during workplace transitions and closures through ritual in this interview.
13 Jun 2025
Special Guest: Zachary Michaud
Zachary Michaud discusses incorporating queer joy and ancestral connections into wedding ceremonies, offering ways to create more inclusive and meaningful celebrations in this interview.
24 May 2025
Special Guest: Karla Combres
Karla Combres, a Legacy Guide and Celebrant, discusses how to live fully and create meaningful legacies by honoring life's milestones in this interview episode.
1 Apr 2025
Special Guest: Rachel Edwards
A horse walked into a wedding!
Now that I have your attention ... welcome to this episode with special Guest, Rachel Edwards, of Owen Sound - Grey & Bruce County's in Ontario. This episode will feel like your eavesdropping on life-cycle celebrants discussing meaningful but unique ritual designs that lead to transformative rituals.
Get ready for an intriguing conversation that will take you on a journey through 2 distinct ceremonies. And yes, you will hear about a unique wedding featuring a majestic horse named Fleur.
https://racheledwardslifecyclecelebrant.ca/ (https://racheledwardslifecyclecelebrant.ca/)
Blog post:
https://lifecyclecelebrant.substack.com/ (https://lifecyclecelebrant.substack.com/)
Check us out on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/@herecomesthecelebrant (https://www.youtube.com/@herecomesthecelebrant)
3 Mar 2025
Special Guest: Ben Martin
This episode is a masterclass! We're joined by Ben Martin, a seasoned celebrant and the Executive Director of the Natural Transitions Institute.
Ben’s transition from a career in software to becoming a Life-Cycle Celebrant was inspired by a profound desire to connect with people on a deeper, more meaningful level.
His unique approach involves a deep dive into the lives of those who have passed, creating a "soul sketch" - a vivid portrayal that brings the essence of the departed to life during the ceremony.
Ben's book of poetry:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CHL96DJK?ref_=cb_interstitial_us_ca_desktop_unrec_location_unk_dp_dp (https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CHL96DJK?ref_=cb_interstitial_us_ca_desktop_unrec_location_unk_dp_dp )
More information about the Natural Transitions Institute:
https://www.naturaltransitions.org/ (https://www.naturaltransitions.org/)
3 Feb 2025
Special Guest: Molly Matheson
Welcome Life-Cycle Celebrant Molly Matheson from Alpenglow Ceremonies in beautiful Canmore, Alberta. Born and raised in the breathtaking Canadian Rocky Mountains, Molly shares her unique approach to celebrating life's precious moments, drawing inspiration from the magical phenomenon of alpenglow - that stunning light that illuminates mountain peaks just before sunrise or after sunset.
13 Jan 2025
Special Guest: Jude Douglass
Today's episode features Jude Douglass, an extraordinary Life-Cycle Celebrant who brings a unique blend of adventure and storytelling to wedding ceremonies in British Columbia's Sea to Sky region. With a background in European tour guiding and a passion for personalized celebrations, Jude specializes in creating unforgettable wedding experiences that capture the essence of each couple's love story - from intimate mountain elopements to ceremonies that reflect the adventurous spirit of Squamish, BC.
4 Dec 2024
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Welcome to "Here Comes the Celebrant," a podcast dedicated to profiling and celebrating the role of Life-Cycle Celebrants™️ in our communities. Join us as we explore stories of those who guide individuals and families through significant life events with compassion and creativity. Through interviews and personal narratives, we highlight the work of Life-Cycle Celebrants™️ and how they handcraft ceremonies that enrich our shared human experience. Coming January 2025.
Theme music: Blue Claw Philharmonic (thanks, Thomas)
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Rachel Cruse
Frank Wall
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Nicole Sammut
Zachary Michaud
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