What of the Ground we are standing on?

Bulgarian Folktales with Nana Tomova

Welcome! Storytellers Cara and Catriona are joined on What of the Ground by the wonderful Bulgarian/Scottish Storyteller Nana Tomova. Nana is a storyteller and apothecary who believes that stories have the power to heal. Stories do indeed contain magic as her work eloquently shows. In this episode Nana shares a version of the Bulgarian Cinderella and we discuss her new book Bulgaria Folktales, healing herbs and stories. Join us for this rich, and joyful conversation. Find Nana at https://www.nanatomova.com/ [https://www.nanatomova.com/] and on social media at https://www.instagram.com/nana.tomova/ [https://www.instagram.com/nana.tomova/]  or  https://www.facebook.com/NanaTomovaStoryteller/ [https://www.facebook.com/NanaTomovaStoryteller/] Her Substack is https://substack.com/@nanatomova [https://substack.com/@nanatomova] Her book can be found at: https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/bulgarian-folk-tales/ [https://thehistorypress.co.uk/publication/bulgarian-folk-tales/] or on her website https://www.nanatomova.com/ [https://www.nanatomova.com/]   Please also get in touch about anything that speaks to you. We are glad to have you here. You can find further information about Cara Silversmith through email at cara@onenatureeducation.com and https://www.carasilversmith.com/ [https://www.carasilversmith.com/]  her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/ [https://www.onenatureeducation.com/] Catriona also provides the music for our episodes and her work can be found at https://catrionablanke.de/ [https://catrionablanke.de/]  or on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller [https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller]  #storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore #beyou #everydaymagic #ecologyofperception #goddesses #storymedicine #femininefires #storymagic #biodiversityloss #biodiversity #wildlife #nature #naturestories

Nature and story with Shane Ibbs

Shane Ibbs is a modern day Oral Storyteller who first heard traditional stories as a child from his father and often repeated them to his siblings and eventually his own three children. In 1997 Shane went to Canada and while he was there, he was invited to meet with the indigenous Metis people and be part of their Ceremonies and a Story Healing Circle, an immense privilege. This experience not only rekindled Shane’s storytelling spark, it also provided a profound shift in his thinking as he began to use ‘Applied Storytelling’ as a Social Worker and then as a Counselling Therapist. Join us for this wonderful discussion with Shane as we look at how storytelling connects us to the natural world, and the world connects to story. He shares a couple of stories including the wonderful Thomas the Thatcher, one of Duncan Williamson’s passed on tales.  You can find out more about Shane’s work at https://www.shaneibbsstoryteller.com/ or on social media at https://www.instagram.com/ibbsshane/ and https://www.facebook.com/storytellershane.co.uk/ Please get in touch, we would love to hear your thoughts on anything story and the ground we are standing on. You can find further information about Catriona and her work at https://catrionablanke.de/. Cara Silversmith can be contacted through email at cara@onenatureeducation.com and at https://www.carasilversmith.com/  her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/

Dubh A'Ghiuhais - What happens when you hate?

Dubh A'Ghiuhais is a traditional Scottish Story, that Cara does not like. But today this story decided that it had to be told. What will you make of it? So many ways we could have taken this discussion, and everyone will have their own views. We would love to hear yours.  Medicine Hearth Stories, a circle starting 26 March at 6pm UK / 7pm CET. Email for details or find via https://catrionablanke.de/shop/ [https://catrionablanke.de/shop/]  Please also get in touch about our other upcoming events we would love to have you there.  You can find further information about Cara Silversmith through email at cara@onenatureeducation.com and https://www.carasilversmith.com/ [https://www.carasilversmith.com/]  her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/ [https://www.onenatureeducation.com/] What Comes Next? https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-comes-next-equinox-energies-tickets-1984230950186?aff=oddtdtcreator [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-comes-next-equinox-energies-tickets-1984230950186?aff=oddtdtcreator]   Catriona and her work can be found at https://catrionablanke.de/ [https://catrionablanke.de/]  or on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller [https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller]  #storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore #beyou #everydaymagic #ecologyofperception #goddesses #storymedicine #femininefires #storymagic #biodiversityloss #biodiversity #wildlife #nature #naturestories

The little Matchgirl

The Little Matchgirl is a story that has followed both of us through life. It is a cold sad tale that somehow comforts us and teaches us more about our humanity. We hope you enjoy!   You can find further information about Cara Silversmith through email at cara@onenatureeducation.com [cara@onenatureeducation.com] at https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith [https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith] and  https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories [https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories] ; her website is https://www.carasilversmith.com/ [https://www.carasilversmith.com/]  and her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/ [https://www.onenatureeducation.com/] Catriona and her work can be found on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller [https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller]  and here https://catrionablanke.de/   #storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore #beyou #everydaymagic #ecologyofperception #goddesses #storymedicine #femininefires #storymagic #biodiversityloss #biodiversity #wildlife #nature #naturestories

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/ [https://femininefires.catrionablanke.de/] For further details and to sign up https://storymedicine.teachable.com/p/feminine-fires [https://storymedicine.teachable.com/p/feminine-fires] You can find further information about Cara Silversmith through email at cara@onenatureeducation.com [cara@onenatureeducation.com] at https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith [https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith] and  https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories [https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories] ; her website is https://www.carasilversmith.com/ [https://www.carasilversmith.com/]  and her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/ [https://www.onenatureeducation.com/] Catriona and her work can be found on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller [https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller]  and here https://catrionablanke.de/  Her German language Story medicine podcast is at https://storymedicine.buzzsprout.com [https://storymedicine.buzzsprout.com] Here is the link to Cat's new blog: http://advocatadea.de/ [http://advocatadea.de/] #storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore #beyou #everydaymagic #ecologyofperception #goddesses #storymedicine #femininefires #storymagic #biodiversityloss #biodiversity #wildlife #nature #naturestories