Ep 42: Exploring Joseph Campbell’s Legacy with Bruce Boyce
Have you heard of The Hero with a Thousand Faces? What about the hero’s journey? Joseph Campbell was an author, professor and global storyteller. A lecturer at Sarah Lawrence College in Yonkers, his work continues to have ripple effects across the globe today. His works, and influence in understanding mythology around the world, are the […]
Episode 41: The Science Behind the Power of Story with Kendall Haven
Have you ever wondered why humans are primed for stories? Once a story starts, its so hard to stop. In episode 41 Kendall Haven talks to us about the brain science behind why we are magnetically attracted to stories. His research, story coaching work, and two seminal books, STORY PROOF: The Science Behind the Startling […]
Fairy Tale Flip – Ep 3: The Flowering Tree
In Episode 3 “A Flowering Tree” Donna and Vanessa dive deep into this Indian fairy tale translated to English by A. K. Ramanujan to understand its significance, relevance and historical context. The story is a Kannada folklore that tells the tale of a young woman, Kumudha, who discovers that she has the magical ability to […]
Ep. 40: Returning to the Singing Earth with Swedish Storyteller Stina Gray
Have you ever taken a journey that awakened your senses? In episode 40, we speak with Stina Gray, a professional storyteller, ethnologist and author with roots in Sweden and New Zealand. She talks to us about her heartwarming stories, performances and also her new book, When the Woods Sang: Returning to the Singing Earth. It […]
Episode 39: Myth Storytelling in Grief Circles with Sabrina Fletcher TFMR Doula
How can mythology and folklore be a tool for healing? In episode 39, Sabrina Fletcher, a bereavement doula incorporates myth storytelling in her grief circles for pregnancy loss, drawing on ancient stories, myths, and archetypes to facilitate healing. These narratives can act as reminders that we are not alone in our experiences. Inspired by her […]
Episode 38: Flipping Fairy Tales on Their Heads and Winter Celebrations with Donna Lee Fields
What if you are reading fairy tales all wrong? What if the witch is actually the good guy? In episode 38, we’re talking Donna Lee Fields, a teacher-trainer and speaker in the international educational circuit with a passion for looking deeper into the underlying messages in fairy tales. The Witch as the Hero of Fairy […]
Fairy Tale Flip – Ep 2: The Singing Bone, a Story of Vengeance
Fairy Tale Flip (Episode #2) is a monthly collaboration with Donna Fields from Scaffolding Magic about diving deeper into fairy tales. Fairy tales feel simple. And we love them because we all just want a happily ever after. The Singing Bone fairy tale, however, is a dark story about a boar, two poor brothers and […]
Episode 37: The History Behind the Christmas Tree and other Christmas Traditions with James Cooper
Ever wonder where the idea behind the Christmas tree came from and what a tree in your house has to do with the birth of Jesus? Did you know that some Christmas traditions today can be traced back to ancient Rome? James Cooper, a Christmas fan and expert from the UK who runs whychristmas.com, one […]
Episode 36: Values, Value Systems and Druids with Josh Porthouse
What do you value and why? Values play a significant role in a community’s culture. The stories a community or a group of people imparts transmits cultural values, ethics, and moral lessons. In episode 36 Josh Porthouse (Porter), the host and executive producer of Transacting Values talks to us about his award-winning podcast that showcases […]
Episode 35: Loose Ends Project and The Practice of Modern Folk Art with Jen Simonic and Masey Kaplan
Calling All Crafters or Want-to-be Crafters!! In episode 34 we explored a beautiful, modern way folk arts, especially the fiber crafts, are being practiced today. Our guests, Jen Simonic and Masey Kaplan, are the founders of Loose Ends Project. Loose Ends Project is a non-profit which aims to ease grief, create community, and inspire generosity […]