Halfmoon Podcast

Charles Eisenstein

English Religion & Spirituality Spirituality

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Episodes 12

Avg. Duration 1h 1m

Activity Moderate

Apple Rating ★ 4.6 (10)

Since Oct 2025

Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule

Every 2 Weeks

Format

Episodic

Consistency

97%

Hosting

anchor.fm

About This Podcast

This is a unique podcast. Patsy tells stories in an inimitable, charming style from the Taoist folk canon as well as from her fascinating childhood in old Taiwan. Charles draws out mythic themes from these stories and uses them to illuminate the present condition of humanity. Sometimes he will “decode” them; more often he will speak from their energy and images, because these stories carry profound knowledge that transcends explanation. Patsy and Charles were married until 2006. They say, “We have completed our karma together, the only thing left is love.” Whether or not that is entirely true

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Recent Episodes

S1E12 E12 - Ghosts and Shrines

Apr 10, 2026 57m

In this episode, Patsy tells of her personal experiences with spirits and ghosts, and describes some of the shrines and temples in Taiwan, and why they are there. This gives a glimpse into a…

S1E11 E11 - Lu Dong Bin the Mischief Maker

Mar 28, 2026 1h 1m

Lu Dong Bin is one of the eight immortals, the student of the second immortal talked about in the previous episode. In one tale that is explored here, he causes mischief to a spiritual being more…

S1E10 E10 - The Eight Immortals: Han Zhongli - Stop Trying So Hard

Mar 11, 2026 49m

Another one of the eight immortals is Han Zhongli, a successful war general who dies a fugitive, who must let go of everything over a long period of time. He helps people awaken challenging…

S1E9 E9 - The Man with the Iron Crutch

Feb 24, 2026 57m

The man with the iron crutch is one of the eight immortals in Taiwanese folklore. With an injured leg, he walks with a crutch, and carries a gourd full of medicine, and has healing abilities. This…

S1E8 E8 - Dream of the Red Chamber: The Tale of the Stone

Feb 09, 2026 58m

What is it like to be a stone, cast aside, not useful for the task at hand? This episode explores these themes of rejection, and not being ready, through another traditional story Patsy brings.

S1E7 E7 - Weaving the Red Threads

Jan 25, 2026 1h 11m

There are many stories across traditional cultures that involve love between a human and an immortal being. This episode explores two such stories, one a Taiwanese folk tale told by Patsy, and the…

S1E6 E6 - The Spirits of the Well

Jan 10, 2026 1h 12m

This episode explores the story of a Taoist priest who visits a well and encounters the twelve jade ladies. This is a rich story which sparks fascinating discussion about addiction, breaking…

S1E5 E5 - The Hearth Spirits: A Story of Forgiveness

Dec 27, 2025 50m

This episode tells a Taiwanese folk story of the Hearth Spirits and the quiet power of forgiveness. The story opens a reflection on repentance, unconditional love, ancestral healing, and what it…

S1E4 E4 - The Monkey King: Buddha's Hand

Dec 11, 2025 45m

In this episode, Patsy tells a portion of the Monkey King story, in which the Monkey King challenges the Buddha. Many of the themes in this story can reflect various stages of a human life as well.

S1E3 E3 - The Monkey King: Leaving Paradise

Nov 28, 2025 1h 10m

In this episode, Patsy and Charles delve into one of many stories of the Monkey King.

S1E2 E2 - Fei Long: A Dragon is Born

Nov 13, 2025 1h 7m

This is the counterpart to the story of the Ping Ho Dragon in the first episode. In this story, the dragon is female, and so is the human being that carries forth the dragon’s spiritual cultivation…

S1E1 E1 - The Pingho Dragon

Oct 31, 2025 1h 10m

In the first episode, we explore the story of the Pingho Dragon and the youth who received his Dragon Pearl. It is from a compendium of stories about the Eight Immortals. The story’s vivid images…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Halfmoon Podcast have?

Halfmoon Podcast has published 12 episodes since October 2025, covering topics in Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality.

Is Halfmoon Podcast still active?

Halfmoon Podcast is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 1h 1m.