Healer Martha Wright - Medicine Woman Combines Various Spiritual Practices
Join Melisa and Martha as they explore the power of love and grief.
Welcome to this week’s exploration of magic, manifestation, and the power of love and grief. In this episode of Postcards to the Universe, host Melisa Caprio connects with healer and medicine woman Martha Wright, who shares her journey into the spiritual realm and the profound practices of keening and energy healing.
The Magic of Manifestation
Melisa kicks off the episode by inviting us to believe in magic—specifically, the magic that comes from creativity and intention. She emphasizes that manifestation isn’t just about wishing for something; it requires active participation and openness.
"Are you open to love? This isn’t just about romantic love; it’s about loving yourself, your community, and your passions," Melisa reminds us.
This card from her oracle deck encourages us to examine our hearts and embrace love in all its forms as a pathway to manifesting our dreams.
Meet Martha Wright
Martha Wright, our guest today, is a medicine woman who combines various spiritual practices, including Celtic spirituality and shamanic energy healing. Her unique blend of compassion and empowerment allows her to guide others in reclaiming their strength and self-awareness.
Martha shares her personal journey, revealing her deep-rooted connection to spirituality that began in her childhood during a trip to Nepal.
"I said, 'I’m home,' when I first entered that temple," Martha recalls, illustrating the profound sense of belonging she felt that day.
After years of exploring different healing practices, she found her calling through the ancient art of keening—a tradition of expressing grief through song and lamentation.
Understanding Keening
Martha provides insight into the practice of keening, where women would gather at wakes to mourn and celebrate the lives of the deceased. This deeply emotional practice helps to release grief, allowing the living to process their feelings and find solace.
"Through their performance, they would evoke this deep grief that would otherwise stagnate or be buried," Martha explains.
This ritual serves not just as a farewell but as a vital process of healing, reminding us of the importance of allowing ourselves to grieve fully and authentically.
As we wrap up this enlightening conversation, it’s clear that both love and grief are powerful forces that shape our lives. By embracing these emotions, we can manifest the realities we desire and heal from the experiences that weigh us down.
If you’re interested in exploring more about Martha’s practices and the art of keening, check out her work at Martha Wright http://marthawright.com
Join us next week for more insights on manifesting your dreams and the magic that surrounds us.
- Discover the Healing Power of Keening
- Are You Open to Love? Insights from Melisa and Martha
- Unpacking Grief: The Ancient Art of Keening
- Manifest Your Dreams with Love and Grief
- The Connection Between Love and Spiritual Healing
Chapters
00:45 - Melisa introduces the episode, guest Martha Wright, and her manifesting postcard project
04:24 - Martha Wright’s background in Celtic spirituality, healing, and coaching
06:09 - Martha’s childhood calling to spirit and early mystical experiences
07:30 - Reiki, inner strength, and the beginning of energy work
08:56 - Shamanic apprenticeships and finding a Celtic lineage
13:18 - What keening is and how the ritual worked historically
16:05 - The shamanic form of keening: movement, tone, and permission
17:00 - Grief, rage, and suppressed delight as forms of release
20:21 - How keening can express itself differently in each body
22:33 - Grief in the lungs and the role of breath in emotional release
23:48 - Melisa’s personal story about divorce, smoking, and physical grief
25:06 - Embodied intelligence, intuition, and living behind screens
30:16 - Rewilding as making space for soul wisdom and an authentic self
31:43 - Inner child, inner elder, and healing
34:57 - One-on-one sessions, virtual work, and client support
36:26 - Reconnecting with intuition, nature, and the feminine
41:53 - Group retreats, veils, and collective healing through keening
46:39 - Ancestral patterns and inherited grief
49:57 - Men, rage, and emotional permission
53:34 - Gentle advice for people currently grieving
55:38 - How to connect with Martha Wright
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*Released - 9/17/2026
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