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THE YIA MAS PODCAST

Kristina - Yia Mas 7 Episodes Oct 2, 2026

The Yia Mas Podcast is hosted by Kristina Maria Headrick, founder of Yia Mas. It explores the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern living through conversations about wellness, diaspora identity, travel in Greece, and Hellenic folklore and mysticism. Solo episodes consider what it means to "Know Thyself" in the digital age. The show offers grounded perspectives on reclaiming one's mind, creativity, and humanity amid increasingly digital life.

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Is it Joe Rogan's fault?! THE NEW AGE OBSESSION WITH ELEUSIS + "DISCOVERING" HELLENIC CULTURE Oct 2, 2026 00:33:05 The New Age is discovering Greece, and not all of it is as reverent as it sounds. If you've been seeing goddess retreats, Delphi pilgrimages, Eleusis content, and other such marketing everywhere, this episode breaks down what’s happening and why so much of it feels extractive and OFF.In this solo episode, I muse on the surge in spiritual tourism around ancient Greek sites, from the Eleusinian

ADDED THE END! On belonging, diaspora longing, and the internet’s Greek summer obsession Sep 24, 2026 00:22:29 Same solo episode without the awkward cutoff at the end! Thank you to everyone who listened and let me know: In this solo episode, I speak to the emotional tug-of-war of growing up in the Greek diaspora, specifically that tricky, bittersweet feeling of belonging to more than one place at once.I also dive into how the internet and social media have shifted the mystique of Greece by making it "alway

I don't belong anywhere: diaspora longing, and the internet’s Greek summer obsession Sep 21, 2026 00:18:34 In this solo episode, I speak to the emotional tug-of-war of growing up in the Greek diaspora, specifically that tricky, bittersweet feeling of belonging to more than one place at once.I also dive into how the internet and social media have shifted the mystique of Greece by making it "always available" via content, and turning the land into an always-on aesthetic and slick marketing tool

Nomiki Konst on our Diaspora Dialogues: Greek folklore, geopolitics, who is Greece FOR, folk magic and the church,and so much more Sep 16, 2026 01:17:08 This episode has range! We explore Nomiki Konst's fascinating career, from working for Senator Bernie Sanders to her many projects in communications, documentaries, and politics. We dive into diaspora dialogues - what is it to be Greek American and put Greece on a pedestal? What is it like really working from Greece (as you can hear from a few pauses and awkward cutoffs, island internet is a p

Panigyri Culture in the Instagram Age, The Magic of Greek Dance, Inclusivity in Greek Women's Communities Aug 28, 2026 01:29:55 Is the future of Greek dance about preserving tradition or embracing change? What if it's not a matter of choosing between tradition and change - but rather about understanding what actually makes these rituals alive? Kristina sits down with Stacy Zambas Peroulas for a deeply honest conversation about Greek dance, Apokries (Greek Carnival), panigyria, and the tension between preservation, comp

WELCOME TO YIA MAS! THE PODCAST. Kαλώς ήρθατε! Aug 11, 2026 00:10:20 GREETINGS KAI καλώς ήρθατε! Welcome to Yia Mas! The Podcast. Here's a short intro explaining who I am, how we got here, and the evolving why behind expanding into this medium.

Greek Folk Magic is alive and well Aug 11, 2026 00:51:59 In this episode, Niko Katos shares insights into the practical magic of Greek and Balkan folk magic. We discuss how these practices are alive and more accessible than you think, regional variations across Greece, and their inseparable relationship with Greek Orthodoxy. We explore how these traditions are passed down, their regional nuances, and how they adapt in the modern world.Key TopicsDefiniti

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