Opening Ceremony Podcast with Jess May

Podcast blurb Welcome to ‘Opening Ceremony Podcast’ with me, your host, Jess May. I'm on a mission to keep ceremonies alive! Join me to hear all about why! In the UK people are giving up on ceremony and I believe it is making us sick. I don’t want that for you and that is why we’re here. Ceremonies remind you that you belong here, you’re precious and you’re never alone. I hope that this podcast will do that too. On my podcast we connect with Academics, Professionals, colleagues, friends & clients share their life events, passions, careers and the ceremonies associated with them. Ceremonies hold power to create meaning and are a vital source of connection and belonging for human beings. As cultures evolve, cerem

Opening Ceremony Podcast with Jess May is a society podcast hosted by Jessica May, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Jessica May hosts Opening Ceremony Podcast with Jess May, a society show with 23 episodes published.

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  YOU CAN CHANGE HISTORY...MARRIAGE LAW REFORM with Professor Russell Sandberg & Miranda Ash, Independent Celebrant

  Mar 13, 202642 minS0

  <p>MARRIAGE LAW REFORM is a subject close to my heart.</p><p>Consultation to update an archaic legal system is currently starting to happen in  the UK.</p><p>I am joined by 2 experts in this field.</p><p>In it we discuss what is at stake, what it means for you and how you can shape the future.</p><p>It's a good one. x</p><p><b>You can find Jess here: </b><br/><br/>https://www.jess-may.com/</p>

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  Samhain! Is it CHRISTIAN or the OG of HALLOWEEN? with PAGAN specialist Dr Jenny Uzzell

  Oct 29, 20251h 18mS2

  <p>HERE'S ONE FOR HALLOWEEN</p><p>If you'd like to support the show:</p><p>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368233/supporters/new</p><p>Dr Jennifer Uzzell is a freelance researcher and academic in the field of Pagan Studies and Death and Bereavement Studies. Her doctorate, from the Centre for Death and Life Studies at Durham University looks at the ritualisation of Death among modern British Druids. Jenny is a member of a number of Druid Orders and is the Education and Youth Manager for the Pagan Federation. She is also an Educational Consultant in the field of Religious Education...

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  CEREMONY & SELF WORTH with MIRANDA ASH

  Sep 11, 20251h 6mS2

  <p><b>SELF WORTH & CEREMONIES </b>WITH MIRANDA ASH</p><p>https://www.mirandathecelebrant.co.uk/</p><p>Miranda Ash is a Celebrant with a rich and varied career behind her and ahead of her now firmly rooted in created warm, authentic ceremonies across the UK and beyond. </p><p>She has 13 years experience in this particular role as a Celebrant and she is known for her down to earth approach, thoughtful touches and a strong belief in community over competition.</p><p>In 2023 she was named the Wedding Industry Awards National Celebrant of the Year.</p><p>She mentors s...

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  WHY DO WE PUT THINGS IN GRAVES WITH OUR DEAD? DR JENNIFER RILEY

  May 18, 20251h 10mS1

  <p>Hi there! My podcast is a free resource and I'd love it if you could support it. Click here to donate if you'd like to: THANK YOU</p><p>https://www.buzzsprout.com/2368233/supporters/new</p><p>Dr Jennifer Riley is a research fellow in Divinity at the University of Aberdeen. Her current research explores grave goods in the UK today – the objects and items placed with people when they die, which almost certainly cannot be retrieved afterwards. She’s passionate about using her research to spark conversations about how the UK approaches death, the personalization of funerals and memo...

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  REAL LIFE WEDDING FOLLOW UP, Gareth Tanner

  May 15, 202534 minS0

  <p>REAL LIFE WEDDINGS FOLLOW UP SERIES</p><p>MEET MY COUPLES AND FIND OUT HOW THEY FEEL ABOUT THEIR WEDDING CEREMONIES. HOW HAS LIFE CHANGED? WHAT IS GOING ON FOR THEM?</p><p>I loved this opportunity to meet up with one of my grooms Gareth Tanner who has since become a painter and moved on significantly in his life with his lovely wife Lisa.</p><p>I haven't seen Gareth since the day he married Lisa in a woodland ceremony with Pagan elements. I love him and know you will too. Enjoy!</p><p>More wedding couples to...

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