Psychology of Pilgrimage

Heather Warfield • February 27, 2025

Pilgrimages are growing around the world, weaving a tapestry of transformation, introspection, and adventure. But what fuels this timeless human practice? What draws millions to traverse sacred trails, ancient paths, and urban landscapes in search of something more?


Psychology of Pilgrimage, a new podcast hosted with warmth and curiosity by Dr Heather Warfield, invites you to embark on an extraordinary journey that explores pilgrimages in all forms, amplifies the voices of pilgrims, and communes at the crossroads of scholarship and practice. 


YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PsychologyofPilgrimage


Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0SUfQVgGYj6NZGRsOGuUcj?si=odDGk4shQ1u6nl1R1ROkow


Heather A. Warfield is a professor, author, and consultant with subject matter expertise on the psychology of pilgrimages. Over the past decade, her research has focused on the universality of pilgrims’ experiences, the narratives pilgrims share, and the meaning pilgrims create from these journeys. 

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