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Wild HomeWild HomeBioregional Skin Care, Ritual & Somatic Intelligence with Romina TakimotoRomina is a passionate and devoted crafter and natural cosmetics formulator of high quality skin care, working primarily with plants grown in the Upper Midwest bioregion. In this episode, Romina shares the origin story of ROMI Apothecary and some of her favorite skin care routines as a way to deepen in relationship with yourself, engage in ritual care and create energetic boundaries. Romina discusses the importance of working with abundant, bioregional plants and supporting growers in the process. Romina hopes to empower others to take their health into their own hands. Listen all the way to the end to...2020-05-231h 02HearthspeakHearthspeakBioregional Skin Care, Ritual & Somatic Intelligence with Romina TakimotoRomina is a passionate and devoted crafter and natural cosmetics formulator of high quality skin care, working primarily with plants grown in the Upper Midwest bioregion. In this episode, Romina shares the origin story of ROMI Apothecary and some of her favorite skin care routines as a way to deepen in relationship with yourself, engage in ritual care and create energetic boundaries. Romina discusses the importance of working with abundant, bioregional plants and supporting growers in the process. Romina hopes to empower others to take their health into their own hands. Listen all the way to the end to...2020-05-231h 02HearthspeakHearthspeakAstrology as a Gateway Towards Compassion with Astro PhilAstro Phil is an astrologer and homesteader outside Berea, Kentucky. The mission of his astrology work is to help others realize and hold deep alignment with their divine selves, and in doing so, bring Earth closer to balance. You can learn more at his website, outofboundsastrology.com.In this conversation with someone who has devoted their life to studying the movements and symbolic language of the planets, sun, moon and stars, hear Phil's journey of how astrology has allowed for a depth in understanding and navigating relationship with himself and others. Phil shares his insights on what's h...2020-05-0858 minWild HomeWild HomeAstrology as a Gateway Towards Compassion with Astro PhilAstro Phil is an astrologer and homesteader outside Berea, Kentucky. The mission of his astrology work is to help others realize and hold deep alignment with their divine selves, and in doing so, bring Earth closer to balance. You can learn more at his website, outofboundsastrology.com.In this conversation with someone who has devoted their life to studying the movements and symbolic language of the planets, sun, moon and stars, hear Phil's journey of how astrology has allowed for a depth in understanding and navigating relationship with himself and others. Phil shares his insights on what's h...2020-05-0858 minHearthspeakHearthspeakRooted and Flowing: Lessons in Rivers, Education and Life in Community with Linda ButurianIn this episode Linda shares about her journey towards living in community for the past 25 years, her special connection with rivers and how these human and environmental lessons have informed her work. Linda emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and advocates for playfulness and exploration in higher education. Linda Buturian teaches at the University of Minnesota and is the author of World Gone Beautiful: Life Along the Rum River, and The Changing Story: digital stories that participate in transforming teaching & learning. She and her family live in an intentional cul-de-sac with four families in rural Minnesota along...2020-05-011h 00Wild HomeWild HomeRooted and Flowing: Lessons in Rivers, Education and Life in Community with Linda ButurianIn this episode Linda shares about her journey towards living in community for the past 25 years, her special connection with rivers and how these human and environmental lessons have informed her work. Linda emphasizes the importance of experiential learning and advocates for playfulness and exploration in higher education. Linda Buturian teaches at the University of Minnesota and is the author of World Gone Beautiful: Life Along the Rum River, and The Changing Story: digital stories that participate in transforming teaching & learning. She and her family live in an intentional cul-de-sac with four families in rural Minnesota along...2020-05-011h 00Land by HandLand by HandHealing + Intuition | Megan RaeEveryday I have the honor to explore deep discussions like this one with my partner Megan as we navigate the mysteries of life and help support each other to be whole human beings in the world. In this talk, we explore the roots of her journey overcoming fear, facing grief, reclaiming autonomy, and cultivating wellness through the grounding power of intuition & earth connection. I am endlessly inspired and challenged to grow in such a beautiful way living and learning together with Megan as my partner. I hope that you may find some much needed medicine from this episode for...2020-04-241h 14HearthspeakHearthspeakDeepening our Love for the Wild with Ayana YoungAyana shares her story of coming into place based connection, her love of the wild and deep gratitude and commitment to being in integrity with this life. She honors some of her teachers, both human and other than human, and emphasizes the importance of sinking into deep rest, feeling into ourselves and following our passions through becoming effective earth stewards and whatever we are in service to. Ayana shares more about her newest project with For the Wild and the necessity of creative community response in trying times. We hope that you enjoy this rich episode. Ayana...2020-04-1757 minWild HomeWild HomeDeepening our Love for the Wild with Ayana YoungAyana shares her story of coming into place based connection, her love of the wild and deep gratitude and commitment to being in integrity with this life. She honors some of her teachers, both human and other than human, and emphasizes the importance of sinking into deep rest, feeling into ourselves and following our passions through becoming effective earth stewards and whatever we are in service to. Ayana shares more about her newest project with For the Wild and the necessity of creative community response in trying times. We hope that you enjoy this rich episode. Ayana...2020-04-1757 minHearthspeakHearthspeakGrieving, Intuition & Finding your place on this Earth with Sacha LouiseSacha Louise, "Forest Warrior," walks us through her journey of synchronistic magic and how her childhood story wove the path of connection to her life's work and purpose. She shares about grieving as a way of moving towards greater healing and intuition, reconnecting to earth and our innate intuitive abilities.Sacha Louise is a trained herbalist who found her sacred path by realizing the magical synchronicity that happened between her and the other-than-human world. Through the years she has developed her skills as an intuitive; connecting with trees, plants, fungi, animals, elementals, and the unseen. She is...2020-03-271h 05Wild HomeWild HomeGrieving, Intuition & Finding your place on this Earth with Sacha LouiseSacha Louise, "Forest Warrior," walks us through her journey of synchronistic magic and how her childhood story wove the path of connection to her life's work and purpose. She shares about grieving as a way of moving towards greater healing and intuition, reconnecting to earth and our innate intuitive abilities.Sacha Louise is a trained herbalist who found her sacred path by realizing the magical synchronicity that happened between her and the other-than-human world. Through the years she has developed her skills as an intuitive; connecting with trees, plants, fungi, animals, elementals, and the unseen. She is...2020-03-271h 05Land by HandLand by HandHealth + Response-ability | What would Nature do?In this Q&A series we explore what it means to be cultivating resilience in our health at these trying times and also briefly introduce the concept of 'Terrain Theory' in contrast to 'Germ Theory'. In this "What would Nature do?", I'm joined by my partner Megan, host of Hearthspeak Podcast, as we explore your questions and try to answer from the perspective of the resilient wisdom of Nature - exploring what the timeless patterns and principles of natural whole systems can teach us.Have a question you'd like to have us answer on an...2020-03-2022 minHearthspeakHearthspeakThe Grounds are Fertile Amidst the Chaos with Gigi StafneGigi Stafne MH, ND is an enthusiastic educator, entrepreneur, clinician and writer in the health justice and natural medicine fields. She is Director of the Green Wisdom School of Natural & Botanical Medicine and former long time Executive Director of Herbalists Without Borders International, a national and international non-profit organization addressing issues of health and social justice globally. Gigi has been a practitioner of natural and botanical medicine for 3+ decades with substantial clinical, health, environmental, social justice and entrepreneurial experience. Gigi teaches at numerous national and global venues via Green Wisdom School of Natural and Botanical Medicine and Herbalists Without...2020-03-1858 minWild HomeWild HomeThe Grounds are Fertile Amidst the Chaos with Gigi StafneGigi Stafne MH, ND is an enthusiastic educator, entrepreneur, clinician and writer in the health justice and natural medicine fields. She is Director of the Green Wisdom School of Natural & Botanical Medicine and former long time Executive Director of Herbalists Without Borders International, a national and international non-profit organization addressing issues of health and social justice globally. Gigi has been a practitioner of natural and botanical medicine for 3+ decades with substantial clinical, health, environmental, social justice and entrepreneurial experience. Gigi teaches at numerous national and global venues via Green Wisdom School of Natural and Botanical Medicine and Herbalists Without...2020-03-1858 minHearthspeakHearthspeakCultivating Freedom with Land by HandIn this conversation Megan sits down with Cody (of Land by Hand) as they talk partnership, attention, freedom and responsibility in showing up for our life's work.Learn more about Land by Hand at: landbyhand.org2020-02-121h 18Wild HomeWild HomeCultivating Freedom with Land by HandIn this conversation Megan sits down with Cody (of Land by Hand) as they talk partnership, attention, freedom and responsibility in showing up for our life's work.Learn more about Land by Hand at: landbyhand.org2020-02-121h 18HearthspeakHearthspeakNature Connections, Movement Medicine and Everyone as Teacher with Kathryn JensenIn this conversation we explore:  Kathryn’s plant path & serendipity Teaching through environmental ed Heart connection and sensory experiences with plants Connecting with kids & nature Movement & body awareness The power of playfulness  Honoring our teachers and mentors along the journey Yoga as community gathering space  Trusting yourself on the journey of self awareness & authentic expression  Mutualistic learning with elders  Authority vs creating the space to see who shows up Owning the “I don’t know” Everyone can be a teacher and has something to share Teaching as an art form Walking the edge of a “good middle path” Learn more abou...2020-01-241h 01Wild HomeWild HomeNature Connections, Movement Medicine and Everyone as Teacher with Kathryn JensenIn this conversation we explore:  Kathryn’s plant path & serendipity Teaching through environmental ed Heart connection and sensory experiences with plants Connecting with kids & nature Movement & body awareness The power of playfulness  Honoring our teachers and mentors along the journey Yoga as community gathering space  Trusting yourself on the journey of self awareness & authentic expression  Mutualistic learning with elders  Authority vs creating the space to see who shows up Owning the “I don’t know” Everyone can be a teacher and has something to share Teaching as an art form Walking the edge of a “good middle path” Learn more abou...2020-01-241h 01HearthspeakHearthspeakPlants, Artistry and the Culture Change Movement with Johanna O’TeaIn this conversation we explore: Plants as the foundation of culture change work  Relocalizing health care & relationship  Freedom School and emergent practice  The two sides of the culture change movement  Clowning - “interrupting the old story with love and clowns”  Bridging the worlds of mindfulness and Earth based ritual  Artistry  Self healing & self realization  Breaking the chains of silence & unlocking creativity  Spirituality & Activism  A Vision of Sanctuary  Addressing leadership  Permaculture  Human healing journeys  Johanna's Projects: WildFarmacy Tea for the People Driftless Herbal Exchange Network Resources: Economics of Happiness - https://www.localfutures.o...2019-10-131h 17Wild HomeWild HomePlants, Artistry and the Culture Change Movement with Johanna O’TeaIn this conversation we explore: Plants as the foundation of culture change work  Relocalizing health care & relationship  Freedom School and emergent practice  The two sides of the culture change movement  Clowning - “interrupting the old story with love and clowns”  Bridging the worlds of mindfulness and Earth based ritual  Artistry  Self healing & self realization  Breaking the chains of silence & unlocking creativity  Spirituality & Activism  A Vision of Sanctuary  Addressing leadership  Permaculture  Human healing journeys  Johanna's Projects: WildFarmacy Tea for the People Driftless Herbal Exchange Network Resources: Economics of Happiness - https://www.localfutures.o...2019-10-131h 17HearthspeakHearthspeakDeep Listening, Earth Grief & Cultural Initiation with Shante' Sojourn ZenithIn this conversation we explore:  Deep listening - "the feelings underneath the words"  Lessons from the water and the trees  The wildness inside us  Possibilities in the edges  Earth grief & the ecological unraveling Reconnection & Relationships  The "mythical, imaginal attunement to the earth" Aesthesis - exchange of soul essence  The exiling of beauty Cultural Depression Initiation  Trauma, loneliness and the longing for connection  Resilient support systems Anchor practices & Beauty Altars  Grief & Shame / Grief & Love Protector Energy and Anger as "the beautiful desire to protect something."  Grief as the "e-motion of feeling... the energy that moves through us and reshapes us" Grief...2019-08-041h 17Wild HomeWild HomeDeep Listening, Earth Grief & Cultural Initiation with Shante' Sojourn ZenithIn this conversation we explore:  Deep listening - "the feelings underneath the words"  Lessons from the water and the trees  The wildness inside us  Possibilities in the edges  Earth grief & the ecological unraveling Reconnection & Relationships  The "mythical, imaginal attunement to the earth" Aesthesis - exchange of soul essence  The exiling of beauty Cultural Depression Initiation  Trauma, loneliness and the longing for connection  Resilient support systems Anchor practices & Beauty Altars  Grief & Shame / Grief & Love Protector Energy and Anger as "the beautiful desire to protect something."  Grief as the "e-motion of feeling... the energy that moves through us and reshapes us" Grief...2019-08-041h 17