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This Magical Life

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by Philip Carr-Gomm

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Welcome to This Magical Life, a space where magic is real, connection is deep, and transformation is possible. In each episode, we explore that fertile meeting place where psychology meets spirituality. We bring you thought-provoking interviews, mindful meditations, and powerful conversations designed to inspire your soul and uplift your spirit. Join author and psychologist Philip Carr-Gomm on this journey to uncover the magic within us and around us, as we come together to make the world a better place, one moment at a time. This podcast is developed from the weekly video broadcast Tea with a Druid which you can find on Youtube. Philip’s books include The Book of English Magic, The Druid Animal and Plant Oracles, and The Gift of the Night. He teaches courses online and you can find out about all his books and courses at philipcarr-gomm.com and for more about druidry see druidry.org

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June 19, 2026

Audio - Solstice Stillness: Mist, Memory, and a Dawn Meditation

Audio version - for Ambient background find the companion episode "Audio with Music / Solstice Stillness: Mist, Memory, and a Dawn Meditation" https://ThisMagicalLife.podbean.com/e/am-solstice-stillnessPhilip reflects on the solstice as a pause in the yearly cycle, noting the shared “sun standing still” meaning of solstice and describing a shift of energy: from winter to summer as increasing focus and growth, and from summer to winter as dispersion, generosity, and letting go. On a cold, rainy day with coastal mist, they consider embracing uncertainty and liminality, linking mist to Celtic imagery and the unconscious.Philip reads Pablo Neruda’s poem “Births,” exploring how we record details of life yet retain little memory of birth or death. A guided meditation follows for a global group, imagining gathering before dawn on Glastonbury Tor in a sea of mist, breathing with gentle pauses, receiving sunlight into the heart, offering blessings for peace and protection of nature, and concluding with advice on breath pauses and a solstice greeting for Alban Hefin. 🔗 Connect & Continue the Journey 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/Philipcg) / 🌐 Official Website (https://philipcarr-gomm.com/) 📘 Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/philip.carrgomm) / 📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/philipcarrgomm/)

June 19, 2026

Audio with Music - Solstice Stillness: Mist, Memory, and a Dawn Meditation

Audio with Music version - for Audio only find the companion episode "Audio - Solstice Stillness: Mist, Memory, and a Dawn Meditation" https://ThisMagicalLife.podbean.com/e/solstice-stillness Philip reflects on the solstice as a pause in the yearly cycle, noting the shared “sun standing still” meaning of solstice and describing a shift of energy: from winter to summer as increasing focus and growth, and from summer to winter as dispersion, generosity, and letting go. On a cold, rainy day with coastal mist, they consider embracing uncertainty and liminality, linking mist to Celtic imagery and the unconscious. Philip reads Pablo Neruda’s poem “Births,” exploring how we record details of life yet retain little memory of birth or death. A guided meditation follows for a global group, imagining gathering before dawn on Glastonbury Tor in a sea of mist, breathing with gentle pauses, receiving sunlight into the heart, offering blessings for peace and protection of nature, and concluding with advice on breath pauses and a solstice greeting for Alban Hefin.Credits: Royalty Free AttributionEbbs and Flows, Kevin MacLeod The Earth Speaks, Charlie Roscoe and Andreas Kornevall 🔗 Connect & Continue the Journey 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/Philipcg) / 🌐 Official Website (https://philipcarr-gomm.com/) 📘 Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/philip.carrgomm) / 📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/philipcarrgomm/)

April 29, 2026

Ambient Meditation Druid Dubh - The Blackbird’s Song: An Invitation to Go Within

At a threshold moment in the year — as spring deepens in the North and the wheel of seasons turns in the South — the Blackbird calls. In this This Magical Life episode, we revisit a timeless teaching from the Druid Animal Oracle and focus on a single thread: the Blackbird as guide between worlds. Singing at twilight, the Blackbird becomes a symbol of liminality — a voice that draws us out of distraction and into deeper awareness. Its message is simple, but not always comfortable: there are times when life asks us to stop searching outward for certainty and instead turn inward toward meaning, presence, and soul. The episode unfolds through a guided Sacred Grove meditation, where earth, sky, and inner stillness meet. The Blackbird’s song becomes a living thread connecting inner and outer worlds — reminding us that even in uncertain times, life continues to sing beneath the noise. This is not escape. It’s return. A reminder that depth is always available — if we choose to listen. Explore the Blackbird teaching Discover the oracle that inspired this episode:👉 https://philipcarr-gomm.com/book/druid-animal-oracle/ Listen next If this episode resonates, explore other seasonal and nature-based teachings from the archive — especially reflections on Beltane, transition points in the year, and nature-based meditation journeys. 🔗 Connect & Continue the Journey 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/Philipcg) / 🌐 Official Website (https://philipcarr-gomm.com/) 📘 Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/philip.carrgomm) / 📸 Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/philipcarrgomm/)

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What is This Magical Life?: Welcome to This Magical Life, a space where magic is real, connection is deep, and transformation is possible. In each episode, we explore that fertile meeting place where psychology meets spirituality. We bring you thought-provoking interviews, mindful meditations, and powerful conversations designed to inspire your soul and uplift your spirit. Join author and psychologist Philip Carr-Gomm on this journey to uncover the magic within us and around us, as we come together to make the world a better place, one moment at a time.

This podcast is developed from the weekly video broadcast Tea with a Druid which you can find on Youtube. Philip’s books include The Book of English Magic, The Druid Animal and Plant Oracles, and The Gift of the Night. He teaches courses online and you can find out about all his books and courses at philipcarr-gomm.com and for more about druidry see druidry.org
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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