What of the Ground we are standing on?

Biodiversity and the Rowan Tree

In the mountains perhaps you have noticed isolated trees that stand alone on rocky outcrops. Cara Silversmith shares her story of the Lonely Rowan Tree inspired by these amazing trees. We discuss biodiversity loss, and the role of storytelling in nature connection. We hope you enjoy and that it sparks discussion in your local habitats. 
We would love you to subscribe to the podcast and please do share it with friends. If you are enjoying our discussions and would like to leave a review that would help to support our work. Much love Cara & Cat. 
FEMININE FIRES:Our journey into Feminine Fires, stories of strong women and rekindling our own flames, started on the 24th of April 2024, and we would still be delighted to have you join us. https://femininefires.catrionablanke.de/ For further details and to sign up https://storymedicine.teachable.com/p/feminine-fires
You can find further information about Cara Silversmith through email at cara@onenatureeducation.com at https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith and  https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories ; her website is https://www.carasilversmith.com/  and her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/
Catriona and her work can be found on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller  and here https://catrionablanke.de/  Her German language Story medicine podcast is at https://storymedicine.buzzsprout.com
Here is the link to Cat's new blog:http://advocatadea.de/
#storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore #beyou #everydaymagic #ecologyofperception #goddesses #storymedicine #femininefires #storymagic #biodiversityloss #biodiversity #wildlife #nature #naturestories

Feminine Fires of all kinds

In this episode we talk about our imminent adventure, which is all about rekindling and nurturing our Feminine Fires. Cara tells her version of a widely known Scottish tale, and we feel into, what freedom means to each of us.***
We would love you to subscribe to the podcast and please do share it with friends. If you are enjoying our discussions and would like to leave a review that would help to support our work. Much love Cara & Cat. FEMININE FIRES:Our Early Bird Offer ends April 21st, so make sure to snatch up your spot. The journey starts on the 24th of April 2024, and we are delighted to have you join us.https://femininefires.catrionablanke.de/Here is the link to Cat's new blog: http://advocatadea.de/
You can find further information about Catriona and her work on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller  and here https://catrionablanke.de/  Her German language Story medicine podcast is at https://storymedicine.buzzsprout.com
Cara's fb pages are https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith and  https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories ; her website is https://www.carasilversmith.com/  and her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/
#storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore #beyou #everydaymagic #ecologyofperception #goddesses #storymedicine #femininefires #storymagic

Greed or: An unexpected episode

Join us in this episode from mid-January as we allow for things to emerge. As we were recording, the ground we're standing on became tangible, which led to Cat's telling of the story of Erysichthon and Goddess Demeter.
We discuss greed as a trauma response, and what it is doing to us as a collective and as individuals.***
We would love you to subscribe to the podcast and please do share it with friends. If you are enjoying our discussions and would like to leave a review that would help to support our work. Much love Cara & Cat. Here is the link to Cat's German version of the story: https://catriona.net/produkt/goddess-teil-9-demeter-oder-das-ende-des-erysichthon/
You can find further information about Catriona and her work on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller  and here https://catrionablanke.de/  Her new German language Story medicine podcast is at https://storymedicine.buzzsprout.com
Cara's fb pages are https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith and  https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories ; her website is https://www.carasilversmith.com/  and her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/
#storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore #beyou #everydaymagic #ecologyofperception 

Stillness and solstice musings

This episode was recorded just before the winter solstice, and took a while to come out. Winter is a time to be still, to go within, and to trust the process.
Cara shares the tale Where Dreams come from and we discuss being still as well as Solstice traditions. 
We would love you to subscribe to the podcast and please do share it with friends. If you are enjoying our discussions and would like to leave a review that would help to support our work. Much love Cara & Cat. 
Here is also the link to the interview in Emergence magazine that Cara mentioned https://emergencemagazine.org/interview/the-ecology-of-perception/
You can find further information about Catriona and her work on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller and here https://catrionablanke.de/ Her new German language Story medicine podcast is at https://storymedicine.buzzsprout.com
Cara's fb pages are https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith and  https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories her website is https://www.carasilversmith.com/ and her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/
#storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore #beyou #everydaymagic #ecologyofperception 

Inner Fires

We are lit up by our Inner Fires, the things that bring us joy. 
These fires act as beacons for other to let their light shine. Join Cat and Cara for a mix of discussion and storytelling. 
We would love you to come to our Solstice Event on 14 Dec 2023 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/seasonal-solstice-stories-tickets-765394444387?aff=oddtdtcreator
We would love you to subscribe to the podcast and please do share it with friends. If you are enjoying our discussions and would like to leave a review that would help to support our work. Much love Cara & Cat. 
You can find further information about Catriona and her work on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller and here https://catrionablanke.de/ Her new German language Story medicine podcast is at https://storymedicine.buzzsprout.com
Cara's fb pages are https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith and  https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories her website is https://www.carasilversmith.com/ and her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/
#storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore

Of Snakes and Dragons

What happens when we press play, in a week when Cara's house has 6 reptiles moving in. We discuss cultural attitudes towards snakes, what are the stereotypes and where do they come from. We have a look at dragon dreaming, the importance of shedding things that no longer serve us, and of celebrating achievements no matter how small. There is even a story, although we make you wait until the end. 
Thursday 23rd (not 24th as I said) of November 2023 we will be telling Wild Winter Tales. We would love if you could join us. Sign up here  https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wild-winter-tales-tickets-760318782947?aff=oddtdtcreator
 
We would love you to subscribe to the podcast and please do share it with friends. If you are enjoying our discussions and would like to leave a review that would help to support our work. Much love Cara & Cat. 
You can find further information about Catriona and her work on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller and here https://catrionablanke.de/ Her new German language Story medicine podcast is at https://storymedicine.buzzsprout.com
Cara's fb pages are https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith and  https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories her website is https://www.carasilversmith.com/ and her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/
#storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore #snakes #snakesanddragons #prechristian 

Word Magic and the Power of Names

Words, and especially names, have power. In this episode we talk about word magic and Cat shares the story of Ra and Isis. Names give us power, how do we choose to use that? Being able to capture concepts in a few simple words is like casting a spell. We dive into our own names a little and consider how we resonate with them. 
We would love you to join us for our Free workshop exploring Thresholds on 2 Nov 2023. 6pm UK time 7pm CET, 1pm EST, please register via this link https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAqdeuvrz4tGtWfpr0Pj2OFxDYmtgZgQgHg
We would love you to subscribe to the podcast and please do share it with friends. If you are enjoying our discussions and would like to leave a review that would help to support our work. Much love Cara & Cat. 
Here is also the link to the interview in Emergence magazine that Cara mentioned https://emergencemagazine.org/interview/the-ecology-of-perception/
You can find further information about Catriona and her work on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller and here https://catrionablanke.de/ Her new German language Story medicine podcast is at https://storymedicine.buzzsprout.com
Cara's fb pages are https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith and  https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories her website is https://www.carasilversmith.com/ and her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/
#storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore #beyou #everydaymagic #ecologyofperception 
 

Good luck/Bad Luck? The power of perspective

Welcome to our latest podcast. In this episode Cara struggles with her energy levels and Cat shares a beautiful tale about Tyche, the goddess of fortune. We all experience good and bad fortune during our lives. Sometimes which we view it as is a matter of perspective. Whatever you are experiencing at the moment welcome. We hope you journey with us for a while. 
We would love you to subscribe to the podcast and please do share it with friends. If you are enjoying our discussions and would like to leave a review that would help to support our work. Much love Cara & Cat. 
We are appearing at the Scottish International Storytelling Festival - Online on Tuesday 17 Oct 2023 (2pm UK time) booking information can be found here https://sisf.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:5060/913:21614/
You can find further information about Catriona and her work on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller and here https://catrionablanke.de/ Her new German language Story medicine podcast is at https://storymedicine.buzzsprout.com
Cara's fb pages are https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith and  https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories her website is https://www.carasilversmith.com/ and her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/
#storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore #beyou #everydaymagic #goodluck #badluck #fate #fortune

Everyday Magic and the Power of What if!

In this episode we discuss everyday magic and the power of asking what if? 
Fairy tales and stories are full of magic and strange happenings. However, Magic is all around us, in the breath we take, in our day to day interactions, in the things that make us smile. Cara shares a tale of everyday joy and magic through the power of love. Sometimes all we need to do is open ourselves to the little synchronicities of the moment and allow ourselves to just be in this magical world of ours. 
We would love you to subscribe to the podcast and please do share it with friends. If you are enjoying our discussions and would like to leave a review that would help to support our work. Much love Cara & Cat. 
You can find further information about Catriona and her work on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller and here https://catrionablanke.de/ Her new German language Story medicine podcast is at https://storymedicine.buzzsprout.com
Cara's fb pages are https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith and  https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories her website is https://www.carasilversmith.com/ and her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/
#storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore #beyou #everydaymagic #whatif

The Skin we are in - layers of the Lindworm

Our beautiful tender skin protects us and regenerates itself. Just as the skin of the earth protects us all. Todays episode is all about being vulnerable. Catriona and Cara peel back the layers to explore how were guard ourselves, and react to trauma. Content wise we also discuss skin picking and biting (also known as Dermatillomania or Dermatophagia)
Cara has begun a writing project on Skin which inspired this episode. Here is a brief extract - Layer after layer peeling away. It hurts and I want to stop but I can’t. There is something so primal in this sensation. Perhaps I am a selkie, or a huldra, or any number of shapeshifting beings that hide who they truly are beneath a secret skin. I want to peel it all away. To slough myself clean and clear. Like the rhinoceros in the just so stories. Perhaps we are all hiding behind our skin?
We share the story of the Lindworm Prince which is an emotional rollercoaster through fertility issues, identity, and trauma. Through this we acknowledge that "Good ain't nice!" and neither is nature, but it is real. “Inside all of us there is a man who has shed his skins and become vulnerable and a woman who is brave and courageous and will do anything that she can.”
We would love you to subscribe to the podcast and please do share it with friends. If you are enjoying our discussions and would like to leave a review that would help to support our work. Much love Cara & Cat. 
You can find further information about Catriona and her work on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller and here https://catrionablanke.de/
Cara's fb pages are https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith and  https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories her website is https://www.carasilversmith.com/ and her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/
#storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore #beyou