Romina 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 hear a special honoring of the resilience of her grandmothers and family ancestry.

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Bioregional Skin Care, Ritual & Somatic Intelligence with Romina Takimoto

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 happening in 2020, the pluto energy of death & rebirth and upcoming energy shifts for this year. He touches on biodynamics, pattern recognition and the magic of astrocartography for learning your optimum place to live and thrive. Thanks for listening!

Astrology as a Gateway Towards Compassion with Astro Phil

In 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.

Rooted and Flowing: Lessons in Rivers, Education and Life in Community with Linda Buturian

Ayana 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.

Deepening our Love for the Wild with Ayana Young

Sacha 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.

06. Grieving, Intuition & Finding your place on this Earth with Sacha Louise

In the wake of covid-19, Gigi Stafne, MH, ND, invites us to stay grounded and present in our bodies through the lens of herbalism and holistic health. She shares her thoughts on the importance of moving heavy emotions through the body, becoming like the willow tree, observing patterns in nature and journaling as a way to release, to name a few. In a time of chaos and unrest, where do we turn? What are we being called to do? We hope that you find nourishment and inspiration in this conversation.

05. The Grounds are Fertile Amidst the Chaos with Gigi Stafne

In this conversation Megan sits down with Cody as they talk partnership, attention, freedom and responsibility in showing up for our life's work.

04. Cultivating Freedom with Cody Mastel

03. Nature Connections, Movement Medicine and Everyone as Teacher with Kathryn Jensen In this episode: 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” Kathryn’s Projects: Pure Grace Kathryn's Bio: "I have loved moving and being embodied since I was born. Always dancing, playing outside, or imagining something creative as a youngster, I strive to spend my adult days and time in relationship with my body, and the natural world with a playful, experiential and present mindset. In college, while pursuing a degree in Dance I had the privilege practice dance professionally but felt something was missing. The joy of embodiment and sharing connection with others in this way is not always present in the professional or academic arenas. I became interested in dance and embodiment as a form of community healing and performance, and my thesis was focused on this communal expression. Although I received much in the forms of physical training through gymnastics and dance, I did not understand anatomy, let alone my own limitations and range of motion. Some friends introduced me to two incredible yoga teachers, and I went on a journey to finally begin to understand the inner workings of my anatomy, which I will forever be grateful for, what a gift to understand your own body!After receiving a BA in Dance and Comparative History of Ideas, I also completed a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training program, and began teaching yoga and creative dance to children afterschool. Not only did I discover my love of teaching dance and yoga, which up until that point had been focused on my own embodied and creative process, but I also began to realize the profound affect these teachings could have on the lives of these children as they grew up. Around the same time, I became interested in herbal medicine and was accepted into an herbal apprenticeship program where I learned about flower essences. As I have continued on my life journey, I have branched out from teaching mostly children to now teaching mostly adults, as well as children, the understanding of the inner child in all of us, and that everyone deserves access and opportunity for embodiment practices has become a driving force for me. The awakenings to the power in subtle medicine found in flowers, and more tangible medicine found in yoga and embodiment, and their bond has created a deep joy and vision for my life. Be Pure Grace is the manifestation of bringing these two offerings, flower essences and embodiment practices under one name to life and form. I love to learn, connect, create and share practices and products for healing and wholeness to others, and for the earth." - from bepuregrace.com Other Resources: Herb Pharm

03. Nature Connections, Movement Medicine and Everyone as Teacher with Kathryn Jensen

In this episode 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.org/programs/the-economics-of-happiness/ Transition Town - https://www.transitionus.org/transition-town-movement Awakening Sovereignty Collective - http://tribeofawakeningsovereignty.com/ Rainbow Gathering - https://www.welcomehome.org/

02. Plants, Artistry and the Culture Change Movement with Johanna O’Tea

In 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 & Joy Ritual Keeping alive the energy & ability to nurture Shante's Projects: Earth Poet Edge Weaver - https://www.earthpoetedgeweaver.com/ Shante' Sojourn Zenith - http://www.shantesojournzenith.com/ Francis Weller - https://www.francisweller.net/ Simon McBurney's The Encounter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKWv001zJ_Y Malidoma Some - malidoma.com/main/ The Withdrawal Project - https://withdrawal.theinnercompass.org/ Pat McCabe - https://www.patmccabe.net/ Stephen Jenkinson - https://orphanwisdom.com/ Azul Valerie Thome & Grief Composting Circles - https://www.souland.org/

01. Deep Listening, Earth Grief & Cultural Initiation with Shante' Sojourn Zenith

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