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Unshod with D. Firth GriffithGod Is Red: Indigenous Agriculture and Why The Mother Will Live On with Taylor Keen, Episode 3This yarn with my friend Taylor Keen explores the intersection / divergence of indigenous wisdom and modern agriculture, emphasizing the sacredness of food and the importance of traditional practices. We discuss the historical context of agriculture, the impact of corporate practices on indigenous methods, and the need for a deeper understanding and spirituality of the relationship between humans and Earth. Episode website HERE.2025-07-081h 00Unshod with D. Firth GriffithGod Is Red: Sacred Indigenous Agriculture with Taylor Keen, Episode 2This yarn with my friend Taylor Keen explores the intersection / divergence of indigenous wisdom and modern agriculture, emphasizing the sacredness of food and the importance of traditional practices. We discuss the historical context of agriculture, the impact of corporate practices on indigenous methods, and the need for a deeper understanding and spirituality of the relationship between humans and Earth. Taylor highlights the significance of rituals in agriculture and the memory embedded in seeds, advocating for a return to indigenous practices to foster a more sustainable future and more. Taylor also touches BIGFOOT and figures like Bigfoot and t...2025-06-0556 minUnshod with D. Firth GriffithGod Is Red: Stewardship or Sovereignty with Taylor Keen, Episode 1What if our approach to regenerating the planet is fundamentally flawed by the Settler-Colonial Worldview? What if it is not our approach as much as it is our heart--our relationship to the Land as the Land? In this profound conversation with my friend, Taylor Keen—a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Harvard graduate, and founder of Sacred Seed—we explore the stark contrast between indigenous wisdom and the modern environmental movements of Regenerative Agriculture, Sustainable Development, and so much more.Taylor takes us deep into the origins of Turtle Island, the indigenous name for Earth (Not A...2025-05-291h 15Unshod with D. Firth GriffithAbout Animism and Ceremony for Settlers with Kelley HarrellWhat does it mean to truly live the relationship of the animate world around us? How must our path as Settler-Colonialist effect this relationship? In this episode with my friend Kelley Harrell, we discuss this and many surrounding topics! This conversation explores the profound challenges and opportunities of cultivating animistic awareness in these uncertain times.Kelly, an animist, death walker, and author, shares her journey of navigating America's settler culture while developing authentic spiritual practices with runes. She articulates the crucial difference between intellectually believing in animism and embodying that life-way through direct relationship with p...2025-05-1453 min
Kyle Kingsbury Podcast#401 Embracing Eco-Consciousness: The Path to Truly Sustainable Living w/Daniel Firth GriffithWelcoming back Daniel Firth Griffith, an author, poet, father, and agricultural expert, for their third conversation. The episode delves into Daniel's personal journey from debilitating illness to thriving health through food and agricultural practices. They discuss his deep connections with indigenous wisdom, agency in ecological health, the importance of consent in the process of animal harvesting, and Daniel’s innovative concepts of concentric wilding. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding and respecting the natural world, embodying ancestral practices, and the impact of stress on the nutrient density of meat. Additionally, Daniel discusses his educational courses on field harvesting an...2025-04-141h 31Unshod with D. Firth GriffithKendrick Lamar, Toni Morrison, and the Sacredness of Story with Kern CarterIn this episode, I talk with my friend Kern Carter as he shares his insights on the intricate relationship between storytelling, culture, and identity, emphasizing the importance of patience and authenticity in the writing process. He reflects on the influence of artists like Kendrick Lamar and Toni Morrison, advocating for a diverse representation in literature while highlighting the essential role of writers in society.Learn more about Kern on his WEBSITE or SUBSTACK.Unshod Links:Sacred Field Harvesting Course HERE.Order my The Plain of Pillars...2025-02-151h 31
Accidental GodsKin-centric Rewilding - restoring relationship to the land and ourselves with Daniel Firth Griffith, author of StagTineBy now we know that we need to connect to the More than Human world. We know we need to grow into adulthood and elder hood. We know we need to move from a Trauma Culture to an Initiation Culture. But knowing these things is not the same as living them as a reality. To get here, we need waymakers, people of huge heart and raw courage to walk away from the limited, goal-based directions of our culture and step into the ways of being where we meet in open-hearted, full-hearted, strong-hearted relationship with the land and all that li...2025-02-121h 42Unshod with D. Firth GriffithFrom Big Oil to Epic Fantasy with Author Angie KellyThis conversation is a multi-layered yarn with my friend Angie Kelly, who reveals her transformative journey from a biologist working in Canada's oil fields to an author of Epic and rage-worthy Fantasy. She explores the delicate relationship between nature, grief, and storytelling while introducing her captivating novel, "The Source of Storms."Angie's Website HERE or Substack HERE or Instagram HERE.Pre-Order my latest NOVEL HERE.2025-02-031h 19Unshod with D. Firth GriffithThe Pace of Art at the End of the World with Jake and Maren of Death in the GardenIn this conversation, Jake and Maren of Death in the Garden explore the challenges and realities of being an artist in today's fast-paced world. We discuss the necessity of patience in the creative process, the importance of storytelling in both fiction and nonfiction, and the need for imagination in a mechanized society. Together, the conversation also emphasizes he value of personal experience and the interplay between happiness and sorrow in understanding life and art. The conversation also touches on the struggle to find time for creativity amidst modern distractions and the importance of nurturing a relationship with...2025-01-301h 53
The Baker & The FarmerEpisode 55 - Alex Griffith's Real Estate Development Journey From California Dreams Back to His Richmond RootsIn this episode, Buddy and Daniel sit down with Alex Griffith of Two Creeks Development. Alex shares his inspiring journey from working construction jobs in college to moving to California and partnering in a family real estate development business. With experience in countless large and small-scale development projects, Alex now calls Richmond, Virginia, home. He discusses how his faith, work ethic, and curiosity have shaped his career, as well as the valuable lessons he's learned from both wins and losses. Don’t miss this insightful conversation packed with wisdom for entrepreneurs and developers alike.Send us a te...2025-01-221h 10Unshod with D. Firth GriffithUnveiling the Stories of Living Seeds: Cultivating Connections with Gardener and Seed Keeper, Kay BaxterThis episode is with Kay Baxter of The Kōanga Institute, Aotearoa's (New Zealand) largest heritage seed bank & food plant collection. Our conversation emphasizes the vital connection between heritage seeds, community, and individual health. By sharing personal stories and insights, Kay explores how reconnecting with the earth and understanding the history and cultural significance of seeds can lead to an actually holistic nourishment and a renewed sense of purpose in our lives.Learn more about Kay and Kōanga HERE.Learn more about Unshod HERE.2025-01-201h 03Unshod with D. Firth GriffithEmbracing Kinship in the Face of Climate Chaos with Leah RampyThis conversation with Leah Rampy, author of Earth and Soul, emphasizes the importance of connecting deeply with the Earth amidst climate chaos. By exploring themes of kinship, responsibility, and deep listening, we uncover ways to foster relationship with nature that can lead to sustainable solutions for our planet. Learn more about Leah HERE. Buy Leah's book, Earth and Soul HERE.Learn more about Daniel and Unshod HERE.Leah Rampy is a writer, speaker, and retreat leader who weaves ecology, spirituality, personal stories, and practices to help others deepen their relationship to the n...2025-01-131h 04Unshod with D. Firth GriffithThe Tower of Babel as Metaphor, Myth, or Reality with Alex LeffEver wondered if our technological advancements are truly making life better or just more complicated? Join Alex of the Human Nature Odyssey podcast and me as we kickstart our return with a whirlwind of reflections beginning with our reminiscing about the hands-on expertise of past generations ... contrasting true ability with the digital era.The metaphor of the Tower of Babel serves as a philosophical lens through which we examine civilization's complexities and our relationship with technology. Are we building a society without understanding its true purpose, and how does this impact our local engagements? Alex and I...2024-11-191h 09Unshod with D. Firth GriffithExploring The Blue Plate: Bridging Food Systems and Climate Resilience with Mark EasterExplore the fascinating intersection of food systems and climate change with Mark Easter, author of the book The Blue Plate: A Food Lover’s Guide to Climate Chaos. Mark illuminates the unpredictable ways our food production impacts greenhouse gas emissions and how agricultural practices have both contributed to and buffered against climate change. You'll discover the complex history and evolution of agriculture, from the introduction of fossil fuels and chemical fertilizers to the innovative solutions that attempt a more sustainable future.Join our online community to discuss this episode with us directly!In this conversation, Ma...2024-10-211h 28Unshod with D. Firth GriffithBecoming the Medicine and Embracing the Darkness of Art with Indigenous Ibaloi Singer-Songwriter, Joydah MaeJoin us as we sit down with my dear friend and powerful musician, Joydah Mae, who shares her intimate journey of transformation and self-reclamation, weaving together themes of creativity, vulnerability, and authenticity: of becoming the medicine.Join our online community to discuss and dialogue with us about this episode and more HERE!The conversation explores the concept of being medicine and the importance of embracing darkness and uncertainty. Joydah shares her experience of releasing an album and the self-doubt and insecurity that comes with it. We discuss the sacredness of ceremony and the need for...2024-10-141h 13Unshod with D. Firth GriffithAny Human Power and Writing Our Way to A Future We Would Be Proud To Leave Behind with Manda ScottHave you ever wondered if our society's obsession with control is writ in the stories we tell? Perhaps, even, carried in our stories themselves?Join Manda Scott and D Firth Griffith as we humbly challenge conventional thought-beliefs and unravel the tapestry of community and cooperation that could very well reshape our modern lives and relationship as nature, with nature.Join our online community HERE to discuss this episode with us!Our conversation spans the cultural evolution from trauma to an initiation-oriented society and culture, drawing inspiration from thinkers like Francis Weller and Tyson Y...2024-10-071h 48Unshod with D. Firth GriffithTaonga pūoro: The Music of Nature in Flutes and Forests with Māori Storyteller and Wisdom Carrier, Dane ScottWhat if there was no wrong way to hold music? No Maths, no charts, just relationship with spirit? What if music was the infiniteness of breath held in Nature's melodies?Join our online community HERE to discuss this episode directly with us!This conversation with Māori storyteller and musician Dane Scott uncovers the profound connection between music, presence, and nature. Playing music, breathing life through living wood and stone and shell, with the rivers, beaches, and forests, receiving responses from birds and our cousins ... this is communion.We also reflect on the e...2024-10-011h 10Unshod with D. Firth GriffithBlood and Fire in The Sacred Grief of Butchery with Anna BorgmanWhat if adapting to nature's unpredictability could redefine our sense of resilience and beauty? Kinship. Join Anna Borgman and I as we share this raw, visceral journey of blood and harvests to fire and culinary arts. We explore how embracing the honesty of natural forces can lead to a deeper appreciation for the unique trials and unparalleled beauty the land in and around us.Join our online community to discuss this episode with us and more!Anna also delves into the complex relationship with wildfires, examining historical fire suppression policies and their unintended consequences. We t...2024-09-161h 18Unshod with D. Firth GriffithRewilding Mythology, Embracing Grief, and Rediscovering Ecological Wisdom through Story with Sophie StrandHave you ever felt a profound sense of grief for "the environment" and wondered how this heart-sense may ties into our kinship and ancient stories? Join our online community to discuss these ideas! In this episode, Sophie Strand and I explore this complex interplay, highlighting how symbiosis and mutual aid have played pivotal roles in evolutionary advancements and how consuming food, metabolism, is an act of metamorphosis. From the intimate dance between plants and fungi that reshaped our world, to personal reflections on seasonal changes, Sophie and I share our collective journey through...2024-09-091h 10Unshod with D. Firth GriffithRediscovering Turtle Island with Taylor KeenWhat if the history you thought you knew was wrong? Like, actually and so very wrong... Join us for a powerful conversation with Taylor Keen, a Cherokee Nation citizen, carrier of the name, “Bison Mane” of the Earthen Bison Clan of the Omaha Tribe, The People Who Move Against the Current. He is the author of the book, "Rediscovering Turtle Island: A First People's Account of the Sacred Geography of America." Taylor brings to life the ancient creation myths of his people, indigenous cosmology, and the rise of empires like Cahokia, challenging us to rethink our...2024-09-021h 12Unshod with D. Firth GriffithFrom Foraging to Fossil Fuels, Unveiling Agricultural Paradoxes and Remembering the Beauty of Limits with Gunnar RundgrenWhat if humanity's quest to control nature has led us to a precipice of both technological triumph and ecological disaster? Join us on a journey from the ancient practices of foraging and controlled burning to the modern complexities of mechanized agriculture. We uncover how early agricultural methods created both stability and fragility, and how our evolving belief in dominating nature has woven itself into the fabric of modern society and historical texts.As we navigate the tangled web of market forces and agricultural practices, we question the effectiveness of capitalist logic in solving environmental crises. We'll explore...2024-08-261h 09Kyle Kingsbury Podcast#368 Nature's Wisdom w/ Daniel Firth GriffithIn this thought-provoking discussion, Daniel Firth Griffith explores deep connections between humans and nature through the lenses of animism, spirituality, and regenerative agriculture. The conversation spans multiple aspects such as the interplay of modern agriculture with ancient practices, highlighting the misconceived ideal of large herd management rooted in European colonialism. Emphasizing the importance of ethical animal harvesting, Griffith critiques conventional slaughter methods for their detrimental effects on meat quality and advocates for local, field harvesting practices.
D. Firth Griffith walks the dreams of his ancestors, stumbling often but attempting to be an honorable heir in a world...2024-08-212h 07
Grazing Grass Podcast sharing Regenerative Ag Storiese131. Nature's Wisdom in Regenerative Farming with Daniel Firth GriffithJoin us for an engaging and thought-provoking conversation with Daniel Firth Griffith, a pioneer in regenerative agriculture, as we explore his unconventional methods and philosophies that challenge traditional practices. Reflecting on his first appearance in Episode 17 and discussing his latest book, "Stagtine," Daniel shares his evolution beyond regenerative practices. Influenced by Fred Provenza's "Nourishment," Daniel advocates for minimal pressure grazing, allowing cattle to naturally find necessary minerals, and posing questions rather than offering a step-by-step guide. I also share some personal updates, including the acquisition of a Border Collie puppy and experimenting with laser engraving ear tags for the...2024-08-211h 12Unshod with D. Firth GriffithEmbracing Animism's Animalism, Reincarnation, and Ancient Foodways with Harmony CroninPicture this: a serene waterfall cascading over rocks, a herd of buffalo roaming freely, and the profound beauty settling in the simple acts of giving without expectation. That's where Harmony begins our journey in this conversation, using these powerful symbols to set the stage for a deep exploration of connection, identity, and reciprocity. Join our online community here to discuss this episode with us and so much more!Harmony Cronin, our animalistic friend, shares her profound insights on death, gifts, and the metamorphosis of life reincarnate that bestows upon us Earth's gift of animacy.2024-08-192h 01Unshod with D. Firth GriffithWhat is Sacred Ecoliteracy, Acknowledging Kinship, and A Reading from Stagtine with Daniel Firth GriffithIf Earth asked you to stop forcing her to regenerate, would you? If you cows asked to be let go, would you? We often find that animism is fun to believe in. But it is hard to listen to. Join us as we recount our transformative journey to Lockhart, Texas, where Morgan and I led a sacred ecoliteracy course for 30 passionate participants. Through serene forest meditations and profound dialogues, we challenge the colonial mindset of "fixing" nature and advocate for a symbiotic relationship with our environment. Drawing inspiration from my book "Stagtine," we unravel the threads of...2024-08-131h 06Unshod with D. Firth GriffithRestoring our Pre-colonial Kinship Worldview, Embracing a Fearless Trust in the Universe and Diminishing our Dependence on Brain Hemisphere Theories with Wahinkpe Topa (Four Arrows)How can the indigenous or pre-colonial worldview reshape our understanding of our world? How can it reconnect us as humans, as mammals once again? Is her power accessible to everyone? Should it be....?Join Unshod Today!In today's episode, we are joined by my dear friend and mentor, Wahinkpe Topa, or Four Arrows, navigating the intersections of indigenous wisdom, its non-binary worldview, and the transformative power of becoming fully human: a relation, a kin with nature and not her dominator. We kick off this conversation with a critical discussion on the film "Indian Horse," co-produced...2024-08-061h 33Unshod with D. Firth GriffithA World Made By Hand, Intergenerational Wisdom in a Tech-Driven Age with Brian KallerWhat if the tools and stories of our ancestors could teach us more about life and community than the latest tech gadget? Join us for an enriching conversation with Brian Kaller, a prolific writer and deep thinker, as he shares insights from his article "The World Made by Hand." We explore the time-honored significance of inherited tools, wisdom, and story and the dying art of hands-on creation in our disposable society. Brian takes us on a journey through his 20-year experience in rural Ireland, contrasting the cultural shifts he observed upon his return to the American Midwest....2024-07-302h 02Unshod with D. Firth GriffithTalking to Trees and the Indigenization of Acknowledgement with Māori Healer, Chelita Kahutianui-o-te-Rangi ZaineyLet's not get this confused. This episode is not about the colonizer becoming less colonizing. The dominator becoming less dominating. The "knower of everything" becoming more powerful. This is about humanity becoming human, together, but through the gift of those already human and already living. About some taking large steps, others small but important ones. In this episode, Chelita Kahutianui-o-te-Rangi Zainey, Māori Healer and my dear and joyous friend, shines a deep light into her ancient and kindred relationship with our vegetative relations, attending to acknowledgement and intention and inviting us into this balance, this moment, together.2024-07-221h 38