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Lay Me Down PodcastJed Stephensen-Iditarod 2023Jed Stephensen sets off Sunday March 5 on his lifetime quest of running the Iditarod. Both Pete and Fio had oppportunities to go train with him this winter in the mountains of North Idaho. In this episode, Pete shares about his experience with a Jed and his team of sled dogs and Jed talks about self doubt and new resolve. Follow Jeds 1000 mile journey across Alaska at IditarodFor more personal updates follow his Facebook PageWe are grateful to know the Stepensen family and walk with them to...2023-03-0517 minLay Me Down PodcastJourney to Korhogo- Eli RosenblattEli tells a story from his early days traveling in the Ivory Coast looking for music and new friends. He arrives on the eve of a military coup and experiences disorientation and dejection but his journey plants a lasting seed of friendship and musical exploration that changes his life. Eli shares an eclectic array of music and Pete reads the poem, "Now is the Time" by Hafiz.Eli Rosenblatt WebsiteLay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2023-01-1522 minLay Me Down PodcastFather and Son: Rajen and Robin SukhadiaThis is a story of Rajen and Robin (Rajen’s son) connecting with India and each other through music. Recorded in the midst of world wide turmoil and personal tradgedy, Songs of Devotion, is a testimony to hope, love, and heritage. Pete reads the poem, “I Saw Two Birds” by Hafiz and the blessing from John O'Donohue, "For the Senses". Listen to the full story from Robin and his interview with his Father, Rajen Links for Songs of Devotion https://www.tablapusher.com/news/2022/3/29/songs-of-devotion-by-rajen-sukhadiaListen on Spotify: Link to YouTube video of Robin a...2022-12-1124 minLay Me Down PodcastColorsAutumn has come. As the leaves and larch needles die in a grand display of color, we are invited to slow our minds and spirits. With the earth, we can lay down our striving and slide into the stride of winter. Lay Me Down welcomes the thoughtful and playful music of Dario Re. Thalia Hicks sings her song about the leaves falling into her arms. Pete reads a poem by John O'Donohue from the book "To Bless the Space Between Us".With the soul soothing tones of Relaxatonejoin the Mycelium CollectiveLay...2022-11-0624 minLay Me Down PodcastJeffrey "Sprouts" RichOn September 18, 2022, We gathered to celebrate the life and enduring legacy of Jeffrey "Sprouts" Rich. He lived as a warrior of peace. Waged war on war through surrender of himself. He lived a simple life in order to have room for our complexities. Gentle in mannerKind in statureContented in beingHumble in heartStrong in ActionLate Night DancerJust Plum CrazyRest in Peace Dear Friend Watch The Celebration of Life of Jeffrey "Sprouts" RichRelaxatoneThe Mycelium CollectiveLay Me Do...2022-10-2334 minLay Me Down PodcastHands in the SoilIn this Season 2 Finale, Pete talks about the glories of spring and the joy of hands in soil with the music of Bijaa and Kerry Leigh and Relaxatone and a poem from Daniel Todd, “The Deliberate Estrangements of Destiny.” Lay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2022-05-2527 minLay Me Down PodcastCallie Russell-The Old WaysCallie Russell is dedicated to understanding what it takes to live from the land. Her journey has taken her to Tanzania where she spent time with the Hadza people and lead her into season 7 of the Alone show. She shares her journey into primitive skills and her increasingly symbiotic relationship with her surroundings leading to peace and joy. With Music by Systir and Relaxatone. To Donate to the Mycelium Collective, Lay Me Down Podcast or The Voice of Ukraine with Ivan Verstyuk click hereTo Find out more about the Mycelium Collective click hereLay M...2022-05-0629 minLay Me Down PodcastMycelium Collective-The AskSometimes we don't get what we need because we do not ask. Pete tells a story with his daughters when a question changed his heart. Fio and Pete celebrate 1 year of the Lay Me Down Podcast and share about the Mycelium Collective. In the spirit of letting needs known, we ask you, our listeners to join up with us as a patron. With the music of Brendan Kelty, Pete and Fio Hicks, and Relaxatone.To Donate to the Mycelium Collective, Lay Me Down Podcast or The Voice of Ukraine with Ivan Verstyuk click hereTo Find...2022-04-2427 minLay Me Down PodcastEp 8 Musician to Combat Medic-The story of Alex NovikovAlex Novikov shares his experience int he Ukraine from being a peace loving musician to becoming a Combat Medic to serve his people. This episode is a prayer for the Ukrainian People. This story contains graphic details of blood and death in the throws of war. Check out the Mycelium Collectives New podcast "The Voice of Ukraine with Ivan Verstyuk" for a behind the headlines look into life in Ukraine under Russian attack. Listen to Voice of UkraineThis is a Production of the Mycelium CollectiveLay Me Down...2022-04-0821 minLay Me Down PodcastOde to Spring and Two PigsPete and Fiona Hicks sing with Brendan Kelty in the upper room heralding spring and commemorating life. Pete reads the poem "One of Us" by Wendall Berry and tells a story of his affinity with pigs. Relaxatone; "Emerald" The Mycelium Collective is launching a new podcast. The Voice of Ukraine with Ivan Verstyuk. Ivan is an independent journalist in Kiev. As his country is under siege he brings the stories of struggle and hope from the Ukranian people. Produced by the Mycelium CollectiveHost Pete HicksLayMeDownPodcastLay Me Down...2022-03-2720 minLay Me Down PodcastLook at with Luminous EyesThe music of Bijaa, Zach Winters, and John Ruston merge with the words of the poet saint Kabir, and Teresa Pham-Carsillo to carve a path to the sea. Pete tells the story of his neighbor Bruce and the gift he gave. Lay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2022-03-1327 minLay Me Down PodcastSeeds of HopeDario Re, Murray Shugars, Jerimy Spencer, Matthew Nienow, Relaxatone and a John O’Donohue poem come together to water our seeds of hope and love.Lay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2022-02-2719 minLay Me Down PodcastThe One at Play in the ManyThe poetry of Murray Shugars, Rabindrinath Tagore, Hafiz, and Lao Tzu and the music Zach Winters, Dario Re, Eileen and Ritika and Relaxatone come together to encourage and support a journey toward grace and mercy. Host: Pete HicksPoetry Editor: Daniel ToddProduced by: The Mycelium CollectiveLay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2022-02-1124 minLay Me Down PodcastSweet CompanionThe music of Zach Winters, Eileen and Ritika, C'est Lis, and Relaxatone make a gentle bed as Thomas Jenkins lays down the story of his father's life, the journey of his passing and the legacy he left behind. Pete reads the poem For Beauty by John O'Donohue from his book To Bless the Space Between UsLay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2022-01-2930 minLay Me Down PodcastSometimes BereftPete takes a back seat while the music of Zach Winters, C’est Lis (Elisa Rose Cox) and Relaxatone and the poetry of Matthew Nienow and Murray Shugars weave a tapestry of peace and hope. Episode 2 is a prayer. Lay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2022-01-1624 minLay Me Down PodcastOurselves becoming Ourselves (audio fix)Season 2 Episode 1: Ourselves Becoming Ourselves:The music of Relaxatone, Thomas Sluberski, Suzie Kretzschmar, Dario Re and the Poetry of Daniel Todd and Matthew Nienow explore the journey of becoming. Pete tells a story of welcoming a past he resisted. Lay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2022-01-0329 minLay Me Down PodcastOurselves becoming OurselvesSeason 2 Episode 1: Ourselves Becoming Ourselves:The music of Relaxatone, Thomas Sluberski, Suzie Kretzschmar, Dario Re and the Poetry of Daniel Todd and Matthew Nienow explore the journey of becoming. Pete tells a story of welcoming a past he resisted. Lay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2022-01-0229 minLay Me Down PodcastRic Hordinski, Four Sisters, Pete and Fio Hicks, Wilder AdkinsSeason 1 finale- Ric Hordinski plays, "Willoughby", The Four Sisters sing a Scottish summer ballad, Pete and Fio play "The Ancient Stone", Wilder Adkins plays "Could Never Loose my Love". Pete reads a poem written for Fiona's 40th birthday, "The Gift" by Hafiz (Daniel Ladinsky translation) and "A blessing of Angels" by John O'Donohue. Fiona reads "Seventeen Years" by Wendell Berry.http://richordinskimusic.com/http://wilderadkins.comLay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2021-09-0520 minLay Me Down PodcastDaniel Todd Poetry w/Zach Winters, Kevin Dorin and Matt MitchellWe revisit some of the Daniel Todd's poetry with music by Matt Mitchell, Kevin Dorin and Matt Mitchell. Pete reads a Wendell Berry Poem.https://www.zachwinters.com/https://www.instagram.com/kevindorin/http://mattmitchellmusicco.com/Lay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2021-08-2821 minLay Me Down PodcastRelaxatoneJason Goessl has embarked on a deep dive into healing frequencies. Through a process of tuning his guitar to specific frequencies and the use of loop pedals and effects, he creates long form sound baths to help with anxiety and insomnia. Pete reads the poems, "A Poem of Thanks" and "Purification" by Wendall Berry and "For Freedom" by John O'Donohue. To listen to a stereo version of this Podcast or hear the complete tracks from Relaxatone, go to https://laymedownpodcast.com/To find out more about Relaxatone got to https://relaxatone.com/To track Jas...2021-08-2221 minLay Me Down PodcastPall Singh and Daniel Todd: Forgiveness and MortalityPall Singh leads a meditation on forgiveness, Dan Todd reads two of his poems and Pete reads a poem by John Greenleaf Whittier. Also featured is the music of Aradhna.Lay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2021-08-1416 minLay Me Down PodcastFour SistersTwo Sets of Sisters, Chloe Davis and Hilary Petterson, Susannah Kretzschmar and Fiona Hicks come to the Upper Room to sing some traditional summer lullabies about sojourning. Pete reads two poems by John O'Donohue, “For an Exile” and “Before Sleep” and tells a story of searching for home. Chris Hale-Miranda Stone-Yeshu Satsang TorontoJim Feist-TablaAradhnaLay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2021-08-0727 minLay Me Down PodcastMatt MitchellMatt Mitchell comes to the Upper Room to play a some songs about being stuck in your mind, perspective, and resilience. Pete reads three poems by Hafiz from the "The Gift" translations by Daniel Ladinsky.Matt Mitchell WebsiteMatt Mitchell on InstagramMattox Farm ProductionsLay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2021-07-3117 minLay Me Down PodcastEp 10 Jed Stephensen with Pete and Fio HicksJed Stephenson is on a quest to run the Iditarod, a 1000 mile trail dog sled race in Alaska. He shares a story of a race where he and his team of dogs were taken to the limits of physical and mental strength. Pete and Fio sing a couple of songs and Pete reads Jack London's Manifesto and a blessing from John O'Donohue, "For the Time of Necessary Decision"https://jedstephensen.com/https://laymedownpodcast.comTheme music and backing music by AradhnaLay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose Re...2021-07-2420 minLay Me Down PodcastEp 9 Sandy Compton ReadsSandy Compton reads his story, " Mary Wilson Elmore Doesn't Say" from his book called "The Dog with His Head on Sideways" and plays some harmonica with Pete. Find this story and more of Sandy's writing: Http://bluecreekpress.comHttp://laymedownpodcast.comLay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2021-07-1619 minLay Me Down PodcastEp. 8 Ric Hordinski: Waiting for the LightRic plays a couple beautiful instrumentals and sings "Waiting for the Light" and talks about the darkness of unknowing and the coming dawn. He shares the Wendall Berry Poem "Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front" and "The Thing Is" by Ellen Bass. Pete reads a couple of blessings by John O'Donohue for the times of uncertainty.Lay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2021-07-0822 minLay Me Down PodcastEp 7 Hilary PettersonHilary is passionate about nature and teaching children to observe, interact and enjoy the outdoors. She reads a poem to the children of the Pine Street Woods, a piece of land conserved by the Kaniksu Land Trust for recreation and nature education. Hilary tells a story about her first love, a cottonwood tree and sings a couple of songs.This podcast is a production of the Mycelium Collective which exists to galvanize local and international communities towards greater trust and unity through creative collaboration.www.laymedownpodcast.comwww.kaniksu.orgLay Me Down2021-07-0415 minLay Me Down PodcastEp 6 Zach Winters and Daniel ToddZach Winter sets up a loop pedal and lays us down in a sea of musical textures, Daniel Todd returns to Lay Me Down with a couple of poems about finding our voice. Pete tells a story of Double Blessing and walking into adventures unknown. Lay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2021-06-2726 minLay Me Down PodcastEp 5-Pete and Fiona Hicks and John RustonPete and Fio sing a song about being lost and a light in the distance, long lasting love that carries that weight and a lullaby from Psalm 23. John Ruston contributes some Sitar and Pete reads a couple of poems from the Sufi poet Hafiz.www.laymedownpodcast.comLay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2021-06-1923 minLay Me Down PodcastEpisode 4-Dan LythDan sings a song of letting go, a song of loyalty, and a song of love in the time of pandemic. Fio Hicks reads a poem from Wendell Berry called Seventeen Years and the epic poem IF by Rudyard Kipling. www.danlyth.com www.laymedownpodcast.comLay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2021-06-1122 minLay Me Down PodcastSuzie Kretzschmar w/Fiona Hicks and the Poetry of Dan ToddSuzie sings a song about meeting a seal on the shores of the Scottish Coast and a song of enduring love bringing us back to the present with her sister Fiona. Dan reads a couple of poems about a hummingbird and the fortress of Summer. Pete tells the story of a misfit chicken named Chick Chick.Lay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2021-06-0617 minLay Me Down PodcastLMD Ep 2 Kevin DorinKevin Dorin, local Sandpoint artist, plays songs in honor of new life, life well-lived, and love. Pete reads a poem by Wendall Berry and talks about the culture of abundance Lay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2021-05-3021 minLay Me Down PodcastEpisode 1: Wilder Adkins-You are lovedWilder Adkins plays some new lullabies he is working on and Pete tells a story of lost and found. Find out more about Wilder at www.wilderadkins.com. Connect with the Mycelium Collective at www.laymedownpodcast.comLay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2021-05-2322 minLay Me Down PodcastLay Me Down IntroductionWelcome to Lay Me Down. Pete gives an overview on whats to come. Episodes come out every Sunday. Lay Me DownThe Mycelium CollectiveSun Goose RecordsRelaxatone2021-05-1201 min