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Forfædres BelysningS3E19 – Small Exits from Sacred OverworkSome labors wear plain faces; others learn a halo. That halo is sacred overwork—the glamour that tells you burning is virtue, depletion is devotion, and tomorrow’s fire is an acceptable tithe. The north knows this trick. Halls collapse when the hearth is “holy” but cold. Oaths were meant to be kept, not to consume the oath-keeper. Guest-right includes the host.
Tonight we talk about small exits—not dramatic resignations, but doorways you can use without betraying your craft. In saga light, Þórr holds the road with edges set before the storm; Freyja keeps...
2026-01-2729 minForfædres BelysningS3E10 – Your Line in the Bark of YggdrasilThe World-Tree carries its history on the outside. Rings tell the years within; bark tells the weather it has faced—scars, seams, clean cuts where a choice was made and kept. Tonight we speak about your own line in the bark: the boundary that is not a wall, the oath that is not a cage, the mark you set so your life can keep growing true.
In saga light, lines are drawn before the storm. Þórr keeps roads open by setting edges early; Freyja guards worth by choosing where her beauty and labor will...
2026-01-1427 minForfædres BelysningS3E1 - The ”New Year New You” trap.Every January the world shouts for a brand-new self—as if you were defective packaging that needs a rebrand. We’re not doing that. Tonight we step out of the “New Year, New You” trap and into a truer view: you are not a project to fix; you’re a gift to steward. The work isn’t becoming someone else—it’s letting your real strengths breathe, trimming the noise, and choosing influences that help you keep faith with yourself.
We’ll make this livable. First, Name the Gift: in one plain sentence, name what people r...
2026-01-0236 minForfædres BelysningS2E256 – The Ash of YggdrasilIn the old telling, the worlds hang together on a living ash. Yggdrasil drinks from deep wells, lifts boughs into light, and endures tooth and weather—serpents at the roots, an eagle in the crown, messengers racing the trunk. It is not untouched; it is tended. Tonight we take the World-Tree as a way to live: root where you stand, reach without tearing, and keep a rhythm of care that lets many lives rest in your shade.
We’ll make it practical:
Rooting Stance. Before the day begi...
2025-12-2933 minForfædres BelysningS2E255 – The Magic of FreyjaFreyja’s magic isn’t stagecraft. It’s the old north art of right attraction—drawing what truly belongs, releasing what does not, and holding your own sovereignty while you love the world. She keeps many names: mistress of seiðr (spirit-craft and discernment), keeper of Brísingamen (worth that cannot be counterfeited), rider between grief and gold. Her lesson is merciful and exact: beauty is attention, desire is a compass not a tyrant, and every spell has a price—usually presence, patience, and clean boundaries.
We’ll make that livable with small, human practice...
2025-12-2637 minForfædres BelysningS2E254 – The Courage of Being UsThere’s a particular kind of bravery that doesn’t look like charge-the-hill. It’s the courage to turn inward without flinching— to meet the self you actually are today, not the costume for yesterday or the fantasy of tomorrow. Tonight we practice that courage and remember a merciful truth: on the long road, you are not late. You are where you need to be to take the next honest step.
We’ll make this livable. First, Name the Weather: one plain sentence, no embroidery, no apology—“I am tired and trying,” “I am grieving and le...
2025-12-2336 minForfædres BelysningS2E253 – The Winter SolsticeSolstice is the year’s hinge—longest night, thinnest light, perfect for learning the quiet skills that keep a mind steady. Tonight we use the winter turn as a classroom: not to force cheer, but to practice rhythms that nervous systems trust—naming truth, keeping a small flame, and choosing acts we can actually keep. The lesson is simple: mental health grows where cadence lives.
We’ll make this teachable and livable.
**1) Name the Night (accuracy over drama).**
Say one plain sentence about your season...
2025-12-2235 minForfædres BelysningS2E252 - Recognizing Þórr for strength of mindWhen the North says strength, it doesn’t mean white-knuckling. It means steadfastness—the kind that holds a door in a storm and keeps guest-right when tempers flare. Þórr, the thunderer, is more than noise and muscle. He protects the common road, hallowing thresholds and fastening what must hold. Tonight we recognize Þórr as a craft of mind: clear edges, clean promises, and a courage that spends itself where it truly matters.
We’ll make that livable with four simple practices:
1) Thunder Breath (steady the field).
Sit...
2025-12-1833 minForfædres BelysningS1E50 - Rewriting Emotional RecipesToday we're going to talk about Rewriting your emotional recipes, for more information about this, please consider picking up the book at https://author.akoutlaw.com
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2025-12-1133 minForfædres BelysningS2E245 – The Solstice RavenAt solstice, the sun pauses at the year’s hinge—light at its thinnest, promise at its strongest. In the North, the raven flies this threshold: a messenger between dark and dawn, a keeper of memory and keen sight. Tonight we follow the Solstice Raven—not to chase omens, but to practice good noticing, faithful carrying, and clean return. Raven work is simple: find what matters, bring it home, share it wisely.
We’ll make this livable. First, Raven’s Scan: step outside or face a window. Take nine even breaths (inhale through the nose ~...
2025-12-0931 minForfædres BelysningS2E242 – The Pine’s EnduranceThe pine keeps its color when other trees go bare. Not because winter is easy, but because it learned a different way to live: needles that lose less water, resin that seals the wound, roots that hold in rock and wind. The pine doesn’t boast—it endures. Tonight we take the pine as teacher: how to be green in lean seasons, how to bend without breaking, how to heal fast and keep standing where we’re planted.
We’ll make its lessons practical. First, Needlework: simplify your surface area. Too many open tabs—dig...
2025-12-0433 minForfædres BelysningS2E241 – The Elusive WisdomSome truths won’t hold still when chased. You reach, and they step sideways. That doesn’t mean wisdom is absent; it means it prefers humility to grasping. Tonight we sit with the Elusive Wisdom—the kind that arrives in the corner of the eye, in a small restraint, in a word you decide not to say. Like a shy animal at the tree line, it comes when the clearing feels safe.
We’ll make that livable. First, Make the Clearing: two minutes of quiet hospitality. Sit or stand; soften the jaw; let the tong...
2025-12-0334 minForfædres BelysningS2E231 – The Serpent BeneathThe Serpent Beneath — This episode lingers with the words themselves, listening for what they carry and how the phrase has moved through memory and imagination. We consider tone, cadence, and image: the way a name can open a door to landscape, to story, and to the quiet corners of character. Rather than pointing outward for we hold close to the title and read it like a map, letting its contours suggest questions about courage, restraint, loyalty, and the kinds of strength that remain steady when the noise fades. The aim is simple: stay with the language and notice what it...
2025-11-2034 minForfædres BelysningS2E230 – The Long WinterThe Long Winter — This episode lingers with the words themselves, listening for what they carry and how the phrase has moved through memory and imagination. We consider tone, cadence, and image: the way a name can open a door to landscape, to story, and to the quiet corners of character. Rather than pointing outward for we hold close to the title and read it like a map, letting its contours suggest questions about courage, restraint, loyalty, and the kinds of strength that remain steady when the noise fades. The aim is simple: stay with the language and notice what it...
2025-11-1903 minForfædres BelysningS2E228 – The Bear’s DreamThe Bear’s Dream — This episode lingers with the words themselves, listening for what they carry and how the phrase has moved through memory and imagination. We consider tone, cadence, and image: the way a name can open a door to landscape, to story, and to the quiet corners of character. Rather than pointing outward for we hold close to the title and read it like a map, letting its contours suggest questions about courage, restraint, loyalty, and the kinds of strength that remain steady when the noise fades. The aim is simple: stay with the language and notice what...
2025-11-1704 minForfædres BelysningS2E227 – The Wolf’s HungerThe Wolf’s Hunger — This episode lingers with the words themselves, listening for what they carry and how the phrase has moved through memory and imagination. We consider tone, cadence, and image: the way a name can open a door to landscape, to story, and to the quiet corners of character. Rather than pointing outward for we hold close to the title and read it like a map, letting its contours suggest questions about courage, restraint, loyalty, and the kinds of strength that remain steady when the noise fades. The aim is simple: stay with the language and notice what...
2025-11-1431 minForfædres BelysningS2E226 – The Cave of DreamsS2E226 – The Cave of Dreams
The Cave of Dreams — This episode lingers with the words themselves, listening for what they carry and how the phrase has moved through memory and imagination. We consider tone, cadence, and image: the way a name can open a door to landscape, to story, and to the quiet corners of character. Rather than pointing outward for we hold close to the title and read it like a map, letting its contours suggest questions about courage, restraint, loyalty, and the kinds of strength that remain steady when the noise fades. The aim...
2025-11-1303 minForfædres BelysningS1E39 – Can I Live Old Ways Today?There is a rhythm beneath the noise of this age. It is older than traffic and time cards, older than screens and the hum of wires. When you ask if you can live the old ways now, you are really asking if the drum is still beating. It is. The work is learning to hear it where you stand. Begin by making a small fire you can keep: not with wood perhaps, but with attention. Choose one daily act to hold as sacred—pouring water, opening the door, greeting first light. Name it a rite and keep it. In do...
2025-11-1303 minForfædres BelysningS2E225 – The Owl’s WatchS2E225 – The Owl’s Watch
The Owl’s Watch — This episode lingers with the words themselves, listening for what they carry and how the phrase has moved through memory and imagination. We consider tone, cadence, and image: the way a name can open a door to landscape, to story, and to the quiet corners of character. Rather than pointing outward for we hold close to the title and read it like a map, letting its contours suggest questions about courage, restraint, loyalty, and the kinds of strength that remain steady when the noise fades. The aim is s...
2025-11-1231 minForfædres BelysningS2E223 – The Snow’s SilenceThe Snow’s Silence — This episode lingers with the words themselves, listening for what they carry and how the phrase has moved through memory and imagination. We consider tone, cadence, and image: the way a name can open a door to landscape, to story, and to the quiet corners of character. Rather than pointing outward for we hold close to the title and read it like a map, letting its contours suggest questions about courage, restraint, loyalty, and the kinds of strength that remain steady when the noise fades. The aim is simple: stay with the language and notice what...
2025-11-1031 minForfædres BelysningS2E221 – The Long Night’s FireS2E221 – The Long Night’s Fire
The Long Night’s Fire — This episode lingers with the words themselves, listening for what they carry and how the phrase has moved through memory and imagination. We consider tone, cadence, and image: the way a name can open a door to landscape, to story, and to the quiet corners of character. Rather than pointing outward for we hold close to the title and read it like a map, letting its contours suggest questions about courage, restraint, loyalty, and the kinds of strength that remain steady when the noise fades. T...
2025-11-0630 minForfædres BelysningS2E220 – The Ice Rune of IsaS2E220 – The Ice Rune of Isa
The Ice Rune of Isa — This episode lingers with the words themselves, listening for what they carry and how the phrase has moved through memory and imagination. We consider tone, cadence, and image: the way a name can open a door to landscape, to story, and to the quiet corners of character. Rather than pointing outward for we hold close to the title and read it like a map, letting its contours suggest questions about courage, restraint, loyalty, and the kinds of strength that remain steady when the noise fade...
2025-11-0506 minForfædres BelysningS2E219 – The Giants’ BreathS2E219 – The Giants’ Breath
The Giants’ — This episode lingers with the words themselves, listening for what they carry and how the phrase has moved through memory and imagination. We consider tone, cadence, and image: the way a name can open a door to landscape, to story, and to the quiet corners of character. Rather than pointing outward for we hold close to the title and read it like a map, letting its contours suggest questions about courage, restraint, loyalty, and the kinds of strength that remain steady when the noise fades. The aim is simple: stay wit...
2025-11-0434 minForfædres BelysningS2E218 – The Frost of NiflheimS2E218 – The Frost of Niflheim
The Frost of Niflheim — This episode lingers with the words themselves, listening for what they carry and how the phrase has moved through memory and imagination. We consider tone, cadence, and image: the way a name can open a door to landscape, to story, and to the quiet corners of character. Rather than pointing outward for we hold close to the title and read it like a map, letting its contours suggest questions about courage, restraint, loyalty, and the kinds of strength that remain steady when the noise fades. The aim...
2025-11-0330 minForfædres BelysningS2E216 – The Veil of SamhainS2E216 – The Veil of Samhain
The Veil of Samhain — This episode lingers with the words themselves, listening for what they carry and how the phrase has moved through memory and imagination. We consider tone, cadence, and image: the way a name can open a door to landscape, to story, and to the quiet corners of character. Rather than pointing outward for we hold close to the title and read it like a map, letting its contours suggest questions about courage, restraint, loyalty, and the kinds of strength that remain steady when the noise fades. The aim...
2025-10-2902 minForfædres BelysningS2E215 – The Hunt of the RavenS2E215 – The Hunt of the Raven
The Hunt of the Raven — This episode lingers with the words themselves, listening for what they carry and how the phrase has moved through memory and imagination. We consider tone, cadence, and image: the way a name can open a door to landscape, to story, and to the quiet corners of character. Rather than pointing outward for we hold close to the title and read it like a map, letting its contours suggest questions about courage, restraint, loyalty, and the kinds of strength that remain steady when the noise fade...
2025-10-2802 minForfædres BelysningS2E214 – The Silence of NóttS2E214 – The Silence of Nótt
The Silence of Nótt — This episode lingers with the words themselves, listening for what they carry and how the phrase has moved through memory and imagination. We consider tone, cadence, and image: the way a name can open a door to landscape, to story, and to the quiet corners of character. Rather than pointing outward for we hold close to the title and read it like a map, letting its contours suggest questions about courage, restraint, loyalty, and the kinds of strength that remain steady when the noise fades...
2025-10-2702 minForfædres BelysningS2E213 – The Wolf-DreamS2E213 – The Wolf-Dream
The Wolf-Dream — This episode lingers with the words themselves, listening for what they carry and how the phrase has moved through memory and imagination. We consider tone, cadence, and image: the way a name can open a door to landscape, to story, and to the quiet corners of character. Rather than pointing outward for we hold close to the title and read it like a map, letting its contours suggest questions about courage, restraint, loyalty, and the kinds of strength that remain steady when the noise fades. The aim is simple: stay with...
2025-10-2402 minForfædres BelysningS2E212 - The Runes’ Whisper (Body)There are mornings when the world arrives like clatter—notifications, obligations, the quicksand of self-critique—and the body braces as if a storm were already here. The whisper is counter-weather: a quiet, ancestral current moving under the noise and steadying the hand. Today’s work is simple. We return to breath, to hearth, to the small disciplines that make strength believable. Not grand vows—proof. The kind the body understands.
Begin with breath as first elder. Sit, place your feet, and let the air arrive without hurry. Inhale for four, pause for four, exhale f...
2025-10-2302 minForfædres BelysningHow Do I Build Daily Ritual?Ritual is the art of choosing one ordinary act and doing it on purpose. It binds the day to meaning the way a knot binds two ropes. Keep it simple enough to survive your busiest week, and it will survive your life.
Begin with arrival. On waking, place your feet on the floor and speak one sentence: “I arrive in this body, on this land, with gratitude.” Touch a small altar—stone, leaf, photo, rune—and breathe until your breath slows. That is your first thread.
Choose a meal a...
2025-10-2302 minForfædres BelysningS2E209 - The Spear of GungnirS2E209 - The Spear of Gungnir
Episode theme: What does Odin’s spear teach us about unerring focus, sacred vows, and the discipline to see a promise through? Today we draw lessons from Gungnir—“the Swaying One”—and translate myth into a daily practice of aim, oath, and return.
In this episode
Origin & meaning: The dwarf-wrought spear that never misses, and why “swaying” is not weakness but precision found through movement.
Oathcraft: How the gods used Gungnir to hallow covenants—and how we can sanctify our own commitments without self-puni...
2025-10-2030 minForfædres BelysningAm I Honoring or Borrowing?The difference between honor and borrowing is relationship. Borrowing takes without assent, context, or return. Honor asks permission, learns history, and gives back. The heart knows the difference by the feeling in the hands: one snatches, the other offers.
Start with intention. Before you adopt any practice—runes, songs, smudging, drums—ask, “Why this? For what healing? For whom?” If the answer is novelty or display, set it down. If the answer is healing and kinship, proceed slowly. Learn from sources within the tradition when possible. Pay for teachings when asked; credit your teachers...
2025-10-1604 minForfædres BelysningS2E206 – The Council of EldersS2E206 – The Council of Elders
In every person lives a council of elders—inner voices that remember what matters when the world gets loud. When decision fatigue frays judgment, convene them.
Begin by drawing five empty chairs on a page. Name them: The Healer (care), The Keeper (boundaries), The Maker (creativity), The Scout (curiosity), The Anchor (values). Under each, write one sentence of advice for your current dilemma. Read them aloud. You will hear balance emerge.
Second, hold a talking stick—a pen will d...
2025-10-1531 minForfædres BelysningS2E205 – The Stone and the StormS2E205 – The Stone and the Storm
Some days are stone and some are storm. This episode is for the anxious who brace for impact and the numb who cannot feel the rain. We practice becoming a trustworthy rock without turning to stone.
First, choose a pocket stone—smooth, palm‑sized. Hold it and name three qualities you need today (steady, kind, clear). As you breathe 4‑4, imagine the stone absorbing the spin.
Second, write a “storm plan” with two columns: If wind rises (agitation), If flood com...
2025-10-1403 minForfædres BelysningS2E204 – The Aurora of FreyrS2E204 – The Aurora of Freyr
Freyr, bright god of fertility and good seasons, wears the sky like a green flame. The aurora teaches hope after long dimness—perfect for those slogging through depressive weather within. This episode kindles upward currents.
Begin with the aurora stance: feet planted, arms slightly out, eyes lifted above the horizon. Breathe up the spine for four counts and down for four, imagining light rising and falling like curtains. Posture changes feeling; lift enough to let hope land.
Second, assi...
2025-10-1303 minForfædres BelysningS2E203 – The Seal’s WisdomS2E203 – The Seal’s Wisdom
Seals slip between sea and shore, laughing at edges. Their wisdom is play as medicine—a cure for grim perfectionism and the tight jaw of overwork. If your days feel like clenched teeth, come learn the seal’s grin.
First, declare a play tide: fifteen minutes when work rules do not apply. Set a bell. Do something absorbingly pointless—stack stones, doodle spirals, toss a ball. Play is not a reward for finishing; it is a tool for continuing.
Second...
2025-10-1002 minForfædres BelysningS2E202 – The Red Leaf ProphecyS2E202 – The Red Leaf Prophecy
A single red leaf foretells change as surely as any oracle. This is an episode for those bracing against transition—new roles, empty rooms, shifting identities. The leaf teaches us how to meet change without cracking.
First, find or imagine a red leaf. Hold it and name three things you cannot control about the change, then three things you can. Place the leaf between the lists. Power lives at the hinge.
Second, practice the hinge‑breath: inhale five, exhale...
2025-10-0933 minForfædres BelysningWhat Does Right-Relation Mean?“What does ‘right-relation’ look like day-to-day with people, land, and the unseen?” — Tara, NM|
Right-relation is not a rulebook; it is a posture held in four directions—self, others, land, and the unseen. Imagine a hoop around you. When one arc is ignored, the whole circle creaks. When each is tended, the wheel rolls true.
With self: speak to yourself as you would to a child you love—firmly, kindly, without contempt. Keep one promise to your body daily: water, breath, sleep, movement. Keep one promise to your spirit: a...
2025-10-0931 minForfædres BelysningS2E201 – The Ravens’ CounselS2E201 – The Ravens’ Counsel
Odin’s ravens, Huginn (thought) and Muninn (memory), circle the world and return with counsel at dusk. When rumination loops and old regrets peck at sleep, we borrow their wings to sort the mind.
At day’s end, draw two columns labeled Thought and Memory. Under Thought, empty the mind—worries, plans, fragments. Under Memory, write today’s three true things: one kindness received, one skill used, one thing learned. This simple separation stops thoughts from masquerading as facts.
Next, feed t...
2025-10-0830 minForfædres BelysningS2E200 – The Drum of MidgardS2E200 – The Drum of Midgard
Midgard is the middle world, the drum-skin stretched between chaos and order. When life feels scattered—too many tabs open in the mind—this episode offers a steady beat to gather yourself.
Begin by finding or making a drum: a real one, a tabletop, or your own chest. Tap a slow heartbeat—lub‑dub—and walk the room in a circle for three minutes. Movement plus rhythm tells the nervous system, “We are organized.”
Next, choose four beats to structure the...
2025-10-0731 minForfædres BelysningS2E199 - The Hearth of FrithFrith is the old word for woven peace—the warmth of a hearth that makes a room safe enough for truth. In families and teams frayed by sharp words and silent distance, this episode gathers embers and teaches how to tend them back into flame.
First, we build a simple hearth-rite. Place a bowl (the hearth), a candle (the flame), and a small woven thing—a coaster, scarf, or even crossed string (the bond). Light the candle and say, “We heat this house to soften speech.”
Second, practice...
2025-10-0602 minForfædres BelysningS2E198 - The North Wind of NjörðrNjörðr, lord of sea‑roads and harbors, sends the north wind to clear stale air from the heart. This is an episode for those suffocating under cluttered thoughts and decision fatigue. When every choice feels heavy and every room crowded, the north wind offers a salt‑bright reset.
First, open a window—literally. Stand there and breathe five slow cycles, imagining cold, briny air rinsing the mind. Say, “Fair wind, fair tide.”
Second, choose one corner of your life to declutter in twenty minutes: a bag, an inbo...
2025-10-0331 minForfædres BelysningS2E197 - The Ancestors’ TrailThere is a path that begins in the soles of your feet and runs backward through time. The ancestors’ trail is not nostalgia; it is a medicine against loneliness and drift. In an age of glowing rooms and scrolling faces, many feel untethered—no clan, no kitchen table, no shoulder to lean on. Tonight we walk the trail to remember we are not self‑invented.
First, choose one kitchen memory—smell of bread, a song, a phrase an elder said. Write it down. If no memory comes, borrow one from the land you stand on...
2025-10-0231 minForfædres BelysningWho Are My Ancestors, Really?Blood carries one history; breath carries another. Many of us come from mixed lines, torn archives, or stories spoken in whispers. When the papers fail, the land and the virtues still speak. Your ancestors are those whose love and labor made your being possible—and also those whose ways you choose to continue with integrity.
Begin with the known names, however few. Light a candle and speak them aloud. If there are gaps, say, “For those I do not know, I honor you.” Place a bowl of water and a small piece of bread...
2025-10-0229 minForfædres BelysningS2E196 - The Autumn Rune of JeraJera, the harvest rune, turns like two sickles chasing each other across the year. In autumn it teaches the weary heart what our hurried age forgets: growth ripens by seasons, not by panic. This episode gathers those who feel behind—burned out, scrolling through other people’s milestones, measuring worth by speed. Jera offers a steadier calendar.
Begin by naming your field. What are you cultivating—sobriety, trust, a skill, a home? Write it at the top of a page. Beneath it, draw the Jera rune: two hooked crescents revolving. Mark four quarters around...
2025-10-0126 minForfædres BelysningS2E195 - The Secrets of HelIn the old north, Hel is not a villain but a keeper of thresholds—the quiet hand that steadies us when we meet what cannot be changed. Tonight we walk her road to face a modern affliction: the dread of endings—breakups, lost work, illness, the slow wintering of a dream. Anxiety urges flight from the dark. Hel teaches us to sit with it until our eyes adjust.
First, name what is ending. Speak it without embroidery or apology. The ancients knew an unnamed thing becomes a noisy ghost. Say it plainly: this chap...
2025-09-3004 minForfædres BelysningS2E194 - The Path of UllrHere in the North, the first frost carries a lesson. Today’s show, “The Path of Ullr,” steps onto that crisp snow—where sound travels farther, tracks speak louder, and every breath counts. Ullr, silent archer and master of winter travel, is not a god of spectacle; he is a guide of discipline, focus, and purposeful movement. Walk with him and you waste nothing: not an arrow, not a word, not a step.
Ullr’s gifts are practical and demanding. He teaches us to read a land that looks uniform and unforgiving—how to choose a...
2025-09-2930 minForfædres BelysningS2E193 - The Gift of IdunnUnder Yggdrasil (World Tree)’s canopy, “The Gift of Idunn” turns myth into something you can hold in your hands. We begin with a nine-breath ritual mapped to the World Tree: three root breaths to claim belonging, three trunk breaths to steady posture and voice, and three crown breaths to offer calm outward. Use the 4–2–6 cadence—inhale four, hold two, exhale six—so your nervous system reads safety and lets choice return. Then we follow the path of World-Tree axis, Bifröst (Bridge of light) crossing and make it practical. When mind-noise rises, greet Huginn and Muninn—Thought and Memory—and practi...
2025-09-2603 minForfædres BelysningS2E192 The Weaving of the Norns 25 Sept 2025Under Yggdrasil (World Tree)’s canopy, “The Weaving of the Norns” turns myth into something you can hold in your hands. We begin with a nine-breath ritual mapped to the World Tree: three root breaths to claim belonging, three trunk breaths to steady posture and voice, and three crown breaths to offer calm outward. Use the 4–2–6 cadence—inhale four, hold two, exhale six—so your nervous system reads safety and lets choice return. Then we follow the path of World-Tree axis, Bifröst (Bridge of light) crossing and make it practical. When mind-noise rises, greet Huginn and Muninn—Thought and Memory—and pr...
2025-09-2523 minForfædres BelysningCan I Live Old Ways Today?There is a rhythm beneath the noise of this age. It is older than traffic and time cards, older than screens and the hum of wires. When you ask if you can live the old ways now, you are really asking if the drum is still beating. It is. The work is learning to hear it where you stand. Begin by making a small fire you can keep: not with wood perhaps, but with attention. Choose one daily act to hold as sacred—pouring water, opening the door, greeting first light. Name it a rite and keep it. In do...
2025-09-2531 minForfædres BelysningS2E190 – The Hunt of SkadiS2E190 – The Hunt of Skadi.
Skadi, goddess of the hunt and of winter, walks the snow-clad mountains with bow in hand. She is fierce independence and the chill breath of survival. To the Norse, she embodies the harsh beauty of the wild North. Indigenous traditions too honor the hunter — not as conqueror, but as one who takes life in balance, offering gratitude in return.
Skadi calls us to walk with strength, to honor the wild, and to survive with dignity. Her hunt is not cruelty, but the sacred exchange of l...
2025-09-2331 minForfædres BelysningSpörgsmal — Can pagan rituals help with loneliness in a fast-paced world?When the days rush like winter rivers and each of us is a drifted log, it is easy to feel unseen. Yet our elders told of steadier currents: the Nornir at the roots of Yggdrasil, weaving threads so that no life hangs alone. In that spirit, simple, open-handed rites—kept with humility rather than pageantry—can call us back into frith, the warm peace of kin and neighbors. Think small and repeatable: a candle at dusk becoming a hearth-light; a cup of water lifted like a fjord in your palm; a whispered “thank you” to the ones who walked before y...
2025-09-1831 minForfædres BelysningS2E178: The magic of FreyjaIt's finally Freyja's Day!! Time to rejuvenate and recharge the batteries of our physical form by identifying some time and care of ourselves. By focusing our energies on healing the mind and body we can recoup the energy we emit each and every minute to heal the mind and body. Learning how to target our energy, particularly our healing energy is a wonderful skill to have and maintain.
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2025-09-0633 minForfædres BelysningS2E177: The strength of Thor.Today we embrace the strength of the Norse god Thor. While Thor possessed an inordinate amount of physical strength, we need to focus on the mental strength that he possessed as well. Having the willingness and the ability to deny certain energies in our everyday lives allows us to consciously focus on restoring and maintaining a better mental space.
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2025-09-0531 minForfædres BelysningS2E176: The wisdom of Ó∂inn.Understanding the quest of the Norse god Ó∂inn. When we recognize the gift we have of interrelating pieces of our knowledge using the experiences we have, we begin to understand the path that led the god Ó∂inn to drink from the "Well of Úrd" to obtain the experiences of the great tree Yggdrasil.
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2025-09-0432 minForfædres BelysningS2E175: The courage of Tyr.The understanding that we receive about the courage of Tyr should be that courage is not the absence of fear, it is the ability to recognize fear and continue experiencing a lifetime. The courage to embrace our inner most virtues, values, and belief systems, to deny the energy of bravado and pretense and present the reality of who, and what, we really are.
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2025-09-0334 minForfædres BelysningS2E174: The focus of Mani.Today we embrace the focus of the Norse god Mani. Mani established the balance of his sister Sol, the sun, in making our lives here on Midgard even and balanced. So too can we balance the extreme emotional swings by establishing our own mental focus.
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2025-09-0235 min
Standing Stones PodcastTransforming Pain into Purpose | Mark's JourneyMark and Mike explore the importance of building a supportive community for men, equipping them for God's purpose, and the necessity of spiritual protection against doubt and temptation. They discuss the significance of daily renewal through God's Word and the transformative power of understanding personal brokenness. Mark shares valuable lessons from his lifeguarding experience, emphasizing awareness and preparedness in life, and concludes with a reflection on finishing well in one's spiritual journey. He discusses the importance of community and mentorship, particularly in faith-based organizations, and how these experiences have shaped his current initiatives, including the Power of Four and...
2025-05-291h 49
Greyhorn Pagans PodcastNature of Shamanism w/ Zerilath Eternal and Mark Weisman (AKA Alaska Ulfhednar)Some questions arose the other day when Mr. Zerilath Eternal started a discussion on Twitter about what does or does not constitute a shaman. Well luckily for him (and all of you) I know some shamans! So I asked the one who I thought would resonate most with Zerilath and myself, the Alaskan Ulfhednar Mark Weisman.Dr. Mark Weisman, the Alaskan Úlfhédnar, is an Ancestral Norse Shaman and experienced counselor dedicated to helping you achieve physical, mental, and spiritual harmony so you can put the pain of past behind you and live a more fulfilling, peaceful life.
2025-05-061h 00
The Brad Weisman ShowThe Bro Glo Story - As Seen On Shark TankWhat happens when a finance guy, a violin maker, and an attorney join forces to solve a simple but universal problem? The answer is Bro Glo – a revolutionary men's self-tanner that's challenging stereotypes and changing how men approach personal care.When Jaron found himself being nicknamed "mayonnaise" during his honeymoon because of his pale complexion, he discovered that existing self-tanners were designed for women – complete with feminine scents, unnecessary dyes, and the dreaded orange tint. Together with his friends Joe and Tommy, they set out to create something better: a self...
2025-03-2834 min
The 229 PodcastTownHall: An Honest AI Journey - Wins and Bumps with Albert Villarin and Mark WeismanMarch 25, 2025: Albert Villarin, VP and CMIO of Nuvance Health, interviews Dr. Mark Weisman, CIO and CMIO of Tidal Health. Mark candidly discusses the difficulties of implementing AI solutions, emphasizing the critical importance of proper AI governance and education for healthcare professionals. As AI tools increasingly write clinical notes and suggest diagnoses, what skills should future clinicians develop—memorizing facts or critically evaluating AI outputs? Mark envisions a future where ambient AI transforms nursing workflows, allowing healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care than documentation, while acknowledging the challenges of building trust in these emerging technologies....
2025-03-2524 minThis Week Health: ConferenceTownHall: An Honest AI Journey - Wins and Bumps with Albert Villarin and Mark WeismanMarch 25, 2025: Albert Villarin, VP and CMIO of Nuvance Health, interviews Dr. Mark Weisman, CIO and CMIO of Tidal Health. Mark candidly discusses the difficulties of implementing AI solutions, emphasizing the critical importance of proper AI governance and education for healthcare professionals. As AI tools increasingly write clinical notes and suggest diagnoses, what skills should future clinicians develop—memorizing facts or critically evaluating AI outputs? Mark envisions a future where ambient AI transforms nursing workflows, allowing healthcare professionals to focus more on patient care than documentation, while acknowledging the challenges of building trust in these emerging technologies....
2025-03-2524 min
Master the Upper Rooms of Human ConsciousnessAncient Shaman Teachings with Mark WeismanSend us a textIn this episode, Mark Weisman discusses his path to returning home to the Creator and why ancient shaman teachings aligned with his true core values and spirit. Enjoy!
2024-12-3157 min
The Brad Weisman ShowListen UP... INVENTORY is the PROBLEM, NOT AffordabilityPETE is the BACK after surviving The Brad Weisman Show's 200th Episode!! Together, we reminisce about such a memorable night, complete with a delightful cameo from Pete's wife (she's so much better looking). Our conversation is rich with insights, as we ponder the reassuring stability in the real estate market, observing the current inventory of homes and how mortgage rates remain below the long-term (50 year) average.Curious about how fluctuating interest rates affect housing affordability and inventory? We unpack the complexities of these dynamics, particularly how millennials face a ne...
2024-10-1124 min
Deconstructing YOUDeconstructing Mental and Physical Imprisonment to Liberation with Dr. Mark WeismanDr. Mark Weisman D.D. is a modern-day Shaman and sworn Úlfhe∂nar to his ancestral Gods, Ó∂inn and Freyja in Asgard by Norse legend. As a former Pastor with the Christian church, he has studied religions extensively throughout the world, and ultimately being called to a Shaman, he arrived at his cultural, spiritual home of the Celtic-Norse. With several advanced academic degrees, he has developed successful methods of dealing with psychological trauma, thereby helping his friends to build coping mechanisms to get back to their lives filled with joy and comfort. As a sworn Úlfhe∂nar, his primary mission i...
2024-08-0746 min
The PBSCCS Podcast182. Interview with Mark Weisman (Part Two)Mark Weisman is currently working in the Chicago Cubs organization as the Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. Mark has been part of the organization since 2022. Prior to the Cubs, he worked at the University of Iowa as both an intern and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with football (2016-2020), was the Director of Sports Performance at Southeast Missouri (2020-2021), and was a Performance Coach at SPEAR Training in Chicagoland (2021-2022).Mark completed his undergraduate work at the University of Iowa (BA Health and Human Physiology) and his graduate work at Cal U in PA (MS Performance...
2024-06-2637 min
The Brad Weisman ShowA Sit Down with THE Broker - Mark ChaknosCurious about how the end of the school year affects real estate trends? Join us as Mark Chaknos steps in for Pete Heim and shares insights on what he's seeing as the Broker of our company. We kick things off with some fun banter and then dive into the nitty-gritty of how the end of the school year shakes up the housing market. Homes priced at $350,000 and below are flying off the shelves, while higher price points have slowed a bit. We also look at the role of interest rates, the possibility of future rate cuts...
2024-06-1419 minThe PBSCCS Podcast181. Interview with Mark Weisman (Part One)Mark Weisman is currently working in the Chicago Cubs organization as the Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. Mark has been part of the organization since 2022. Prior to the Cubs, he worked at the University of Iowa as both an intern and Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with football (2016-2020), was the Director of Sports Performance at Southeast Missouri (2020-2021), and was a Performance Coach at SPEAR Training in Chicagoland (2021-2022).Mark completed his undergraduate work at the University of Iowa (BA Health and Human Physiology) and his graduate work at Cal U in PA (MS Performance...
2024-06-1224 min
The Digital Patient128: Tidal Health’s CIO & CMIO, Dr. Mark Weisman: Targeting >50% clinician adoption with Ambient, Replacing the Pager, and Envisioning Patient-Centered Bots Interacting with BotsOn this episode of The Digital Patient, Dr. Joshua Liu, Co-founder & CEO of SeamlessMD, and marketing colleague, Alan Sardana, chat with Dr. Mark Weisman, Chief Information Officer and Chief Medical Informatics Officer at Tidal Health, about "Targeting more than 50% Clinician Adoption with Ambient, Replacing the Pager, Envisioning Patient-Centered Bots Interacting with Bots, and more..."
2024-05-1658 min
Words of Love with Dr DwayneHow Embracing Spirituality Can Help With Mental Health with Mark WeismanWithin all of us are spiritual and universal truths we recognize before we’re born. Some of us remember those truths while we’re still here in physical form. And while these journeys can share similarities, we also have unique attributes we bring to the table.Take Mark Weisman, for instance. He went from being a minister to a modern-day Shaman and sworn Ulfhednar to his ancestral Norse gods. His spiritual studies and academic degrees helped him develop methods of dealing with psychological trauma so that people can get back to fulfilled and joyful lives.In t...
2024-04-161h 02
Health in the Real WorldSpiritual Wisdom for a Healthy Life with Mark Weisman - Chris JankeWelcome to another insightful episode of "Health in the Real World" with your host, Chris Janke. In this episode, we delve into the profound intersection of health and spirituality with our special guest, Mark Weisman. Join us as we explore the transformative power of spiritual wisdom in achieving and maintaining a healthy life.
Mark Weisman, a seasoned expert in spiritual well-being, shares his wisdom and practical insights on how spiritual practices can positively impact your overall health. From mindfulness to meditation, we uncover the ways in which nurturing your spiritual self can lead to improved mental, emotional...
2024-02-2130 min
Supernormalized PodcastDr Mark Weisman Interview The Power Of HopeToday on Supernormalized I have the pleasure to interview Dr. Mark Weisman, a modern-day Úlfhéðinn dedicated to his ancestral God Óðinn. Dr. Weisman's easy-going personality has made him a favorite among all ages, offering a non-judgmental approach to help navigate tough times. Providing both personal security and spiritual understanding, he spreads a message of peace and hope.
2024-02-051h 02
The New Mind CreatorEp #314 Dr. Mark Weisman, Former Chaplain, Overcame Drug Overdose (33 Years Clean), How He Overcame An Alcoholic & Abusive Father & His Spiritual JourneyDr. Mark Weisman D.D. is a modern-day Shaman and sworn Úlfhe∂nar to his ancestral Gods, Ó∂inn and Freyja in Asgard by Norse legend. As a former Pastor with the Christian church, he has studied religions extensively throughout the world, and ultimately being called to a Shaman, he arrived at his cultural, spiritual home of the Celtic-Norse. With several advanced academic degrees, he has developed successful methods of dealing with psychological trauma thereby helping his friends to build coping mechanisms to get back to their lives filled with joy and comfort. As a sworn Úlfhe∂nar, his primary mission i...
2023-12-1823 min
Healthy DataS2E2: Transparency in Clinical Quality and Outcome Metrics (ft. Dr. Mark Weisman, TidalHealth)Dr. Mark Weisman, CIO and CMIO of TidalHealth, discusses transparency in clinical quality and outcome metrics.
2023-12-0420 min
Consciousness Compass - The Cartography of CoherenceEnergies Unveiled: Navigating the Celtic-Norse Spiritual Confluence with Dr. Mark WeismanI am delving into the fascinating world of Dr. Mark Weisman, a modern-day Ulfhednar and a bridge between Celtic and Norse traditions. Sworn to Odin, he seamlessly blends his Christian past with indigenous shamanism, offering a unique perspective on spirituality and mental well-being.In this episode, Dr. Weisman shares insights into the intricate interplay between Celtic and Norse belief systems, tracing the migration of energy concepts from the Celts to the Scandinavians. With a focus on understanding deities as fluid energy signatures, he explains how this perspective allows for a seamless connection between diverse spiritual traditions.
2023-11-131h 00
The Fantasy Writers' ToolshedReligion And Belief Systems With Norse Shaman, Mark WeismanReligion, belief systems and spirituality are huge topics in the fantasy genre. When we create our fictional worlds, so often they feature gods and goddesses or some kind of faith system. And in many tales, there are characters who are devout or devote themselves to their faith. Recreating these things in our fantasy worlds isn't easy. The religions we know are powerfully compelling and rich in detail and history. And honing in on the thoughts and feelings of someone so devout can be tough to achieve. That's why I'm delighted to welcome to the show Mark Weisman. A former...
2023-07-2845 min
Consciousness Now (formerly The Spirit World Center Podcast)Interview #32 | Norse Spirituality & Healing (with Dr. Mark Weisman)Eric is joined by Dr. Mark Weisman, a sworn “Úlfhe∂nar”, heathen Norseman, and shaman! Dr. Weisman possesses a Doctor of Divinity and is a formerly ordained chaplain of the Christian church. We talk about his journey within the Norse spiritual tradition, his work helping veterans heal from the spiritual outcomes of war, and navigating the divide between spiritual “practice” and “theology”.
Dr. Weisman is the host of the Alaskan Úlfhe∂nar podcast.
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2023-02-051h 10
CubsPS+ - A North Side Numbers GameEpisode 18 - Player Dev with Strength & Conditioning Coach Mark WeismanAs we head into our annual day of Thanks, I sat down this week with Mark Weisman, the strength & conditioning coach for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans. Mark spoke at length about how he went from a college football running back at Iowa to a baseball strength coach in Myrtle Beach and he went in depth about the Cubs organizational commitment to player development. He talked me through what and how the Cubs measure performance and how that data is used to build strength while also balancing work load to reduce injury risk.
In the back half of...
2022-11-2352 min
CIO Podcast by Healthcare IT TodayLegacy Applications with Mark Weisman, MDFor the 40th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we sat down with Mark Weisman, MD, CIO at TidalHealth to talk about legacy applications and EHR data conversion. First, we dive into his move from CMIO to CIO and how that shift has gone for him. Then, we ask him about TidalHealth’s move from Cerner to Epic and the process he went through and lessons learned. Next, we discuss Weisman’s approach to moving legacy data and his keys to converting and decommissioning legacy systems including his work with Harmony Healthcare IT in this proce...
2022-09-2623 min
The Mindful ExperimentEP#396 - Uncovering One's Truth with Guest: Dr. Mark Weisman -------------------------------------------------RSVP for Dr. Vic's FREE Online Workshop - Aug. 17thOptimizing Your Performance Through Spiritualitywww.EmpowerYourReality.com/webinar----------------------------------------------------In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Mark Weisman, a Celtic-Norse Shaman. In our discussion, we talked about beliefs, why labels pull us away from the truth, the influence of religion and specifically by regions, plus why migration determined diet and the essence of God. This conversation was deep but will give much clarity on how to le...
2022-08-0849 min
The Mindful Experiment PodcastEP#396 - Uncovering One’s Truth with Guest: Dr. Mark WeismanIn this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Mark Weisman, a Celtic-Norse Shaman. In our discussion, we talked about beliefs, why labels pull us away from the truth, the influence of religion and specifically by regions, plus why migration determined diet and the essence of God. This conversation was deep but will give much clarity on how to level up your consciousness level to play bigger in this game called, "Life." Tune in below and make sure to subscribe, not miss out on a new epi...
2022-08-0849 min
The Voice of Intuition Show1.114 Our ancestors & culture. How our intuition is entwined within by Dr Mark Weisman & Susan JaneOur ancestors and culture. How our intuition is entwined within by Dr. Mark Weisman and Susan Jane. Dr. Mark Weisman D.D. is a working Celtic-Norse Shaman so be prepared to step back into history to discover the healing powers of today. With several advanced degrees, Mark has developed successful methods of dealing with psychological trauma and building coping mechanisms to help you get your life back on track. This powerful meeting will give you a better understanding of the importance of culture and how it is entwined with Intuition. Don’t wait, listen now!
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2022-06-3052 min
That's Some Crazy Sh*t with Kelly & JamesThat's Some Crazy Shit - Alaskian Úlfhé∂nar Mark Weisman S6 E7Ancient teaching to solve modern issues - that is what our guest does. Mark Weisman is a Alaskian Úlfhé∂nar. The Úlfhé∂nar called out in the legends of the Old Norse continue their traditions up to the modern-day, and while not engaged in closed-in combat much anymore, they still practice the age-old practice of realm traveling in addition to different forms of ancient magic.
Today we sat down with Mark to learn more about his practices and how he uses his teachings to help vets who suffer from trauma. To learn more about Mark visit https://akulfhedn...
2022-06-1842 min
The Advancing Healthcare Innovation ShowE27 The Intrepreneurial CIO with Mark Weisman, MD, MBA, CIO of TidalHealthIn this Episode of the Advancing Healthcare Innovation Show, we interview Mark Weisman, MD, MBA, CIO of TidalHealth. TidalHealth encompasses the former Peninsula Regional Health System - Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, McCready Memorial, the Peninsula Regional Medical Group, Nanticoke Physician Network, Delmarva Heart, and Peninsula Cardiology. These entities and more are pulling together to make sure patients have a channel of care close to home, with a consistent, quality experience, and the ability to access high-level specialties such as neurosurgery and clinical research that might not be available to smaller-scale providers.
2022-05-2727 minThe Brad Weisman ShowReal Estate Market Update - Inside Scoop from Susan, Mark and BradSuper excited to have my partners join me on a REAY Bonus Show!! I felt it was time for us to chat about what we are seeing for 2022 as we move into the 3rd month of the year. Brad, Mark and Susan of Keller Williams Platinum Realty come together to talk about the market. The popular topic of course is Inventory, but there's so much more than that going on.BUYERS and Sellers will definitely get some good advice listening (or watching this show)! Keller Williams Platinum RealtyBrad Weisman has been a Real...
2022-03-1017 min
Wise Roots Podcast7. Celtic Norse Shaman Dr. Mark Weisman D.D.Dr. Mark Weisman D.D. is a Celtic Norse Shaman. He shares how he came to be a shaman (which included exploring different kinds of monotheistic beliefs and practices), to finally finding connection with his Celtic roots and beliefs. He discusses some important concepts to understanding how we function, and touches on his work with meditation, trance and channelling. He puts forth the idea that one of our biggest problems we have is that we have fallen away from the spiritual realm. At the end of the day, Mark encourages us to seek commonality.
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2022-03-081h 27