Original Being

Ep 20: Honoring Life Through Death: Whole Animal Butchery, Ancestral Skills, and Off-Grid Living with Harmony Cronin

In this conversation, Jillian Erice interviews Harmony Cronin, an off-grid living expert and craftswoman, who shares her experiences living in a canvas tent, building a Cobb house, and engaging in ancestral skills. They discuss the challenges of off-grid living, the importance of community, and the revival of old ways of living. Harmony also talks about her work with the Buffalo Bridge project, her unique uses of animal parts, and her classes on butchery and death. The conversation touches on the cultural attitudes towards death, the impact of social media, and the beauty of living in harmony with nature.     Harmony’s Website: https://www.gatheringways.com/ [https://www.gatheringways.com/]   Harmony’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gatheringways [https://www.instagram.com/gatheringways]   Harmony’s Substack: https://theravenscottage.substack.com/ [https://theravenscottage.substack.com/]   Harmony’s Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/thedwellerbefore/ [https://www.etsy.com/shop/thedwellerbefore/]     Original Being Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/originalbeingpodcast [http://www.instagram.com/originalbeingpodcast] Watch Full Video Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@OriginalBeing [https://www.youtube.com/@OriginalBeing] Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/original-being/id1799253354 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/original-being/id1799253354] Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/788vug7NLNZcJ7xYXiB7ub [https://open.spotify.com/show/788vug7NLNZcJ7xYXiB7ub]

Ep 19: The Magic of Flower Essences with Samantha Boersma

In this episode, Samantha Boersma, a visionary and intuitive, shares her journey from the fashion industry to becoming a healer using flower essences. She discusses her struggles with chronic illness and how it led her to explore plant spirit communication and healing. Samantha emphasizes the importance of sensitivity and empathy in healing, and how flower essences can support sensitive individuals. She also talks about the process of making flower essences as part of her business, The Spiral Path, the role of intention, and the significance of connecting with plants on a deeper level. Samantha’s Website: https://thespiralpath.love/ [https://thespiralpath.love/]   Samantha’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thespiralpath.love [http://www.instagram.com/thespiralpath.love]   Original Being Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/originalbeingpodcast [http://www.instagram.com/originalbeingpodcast] Jillian’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jillian.erice [http://www.instagram.com/jillian.erice] Watch Full Video Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@OriginalBeing [https://www.youtube.com/@OriginalBeing]

Ep 18: The Call To Hunt: Starting the Journey for Women with Christi Elliott

In this episode, Jillian Erice interviews Christi Elliott, a registered Maine guide, Appalachian trail thru-hiker and founder of Maine Women Hunters. They discuss Christi's journey into hunting, the cultural significance of hunting in Maine, the emotional aspects of hunting, and the role of conservation. Christi shares insights on getting started in hunting, the challenges of archery versus firearms, and tips for successful deer hunting. They also touch on the importance of community and support for women hunters, Christi's involvement in outdoor organizations, and her upcoming memoir.   Christi’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiholmes/ [https://www.instagram.com/christiholmes/]   Buy Christi’s Book: https://shermans.com/book/9781952143243?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAae-j33Ij2wU7x6wqh_-E_v-_CAZ1lkUhNTXEcqxN9VUyro7iAkI8ZiKwTh4og_aem_BPpinyQ2FKJrRZU2xLauBw [https://shermans.com/book/9781952143243?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAae-j33Ij2wU7x6wqh_-E_v-_CAZ1lkUhNTXEcqxN9VUyro7iAkI8ZiKwTh4og_aem_BPpinyQ2FKJrRZU2xLauBw]   Maine Women Hunters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mainewomenhunters/ [https://www.instagram.com/mainewomenhunters/]   Maine Women Hunters Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/945381918952054 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/945381918952054]   Original Being Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/originalbeingpodcast [http://www.instagram.com/originalbeingpodcast] Watch Full Video Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@OriginalBeing [https://www.youtube.com/@OriginalBeing]  Intro/Outro Music by Sam V. Perry: http://www.instagram.com/sam_v_perry [http://www.instagram.com/sam_v_perry]

Ep 17: From Vegetable Gardening to Intuitive Emotional Healing with Claire Garner

Episode 17: From Vegetable Gardening to Intuitive Emotional Healing   In this conversation, Claire Garner shares her journey from a career in agriculture to becoming an intuitive emotional healing guide. She discusses the importance of connecting with nature and how gardening has influenced her emotional healing practices. Claire emphasizes the need for self-awareness and compassion in the healing process, particularly in parenting and teaching children about emotions. The discussion also touches on the significance of community support and the ongoing nature of emotional healing, encouraging listeners to build a compassionate relationship with themselves.     Claire’s Website: https://www.intuitiveemotionalhealing.com/conscious-heart-academy [https://www.intuitiveemotionalhealing.com/conscious-heart-academy]   Claire’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/intuitiveemotionalhealing/ [https://www.instagram.com/intuitiveemotionalhealing/]   Claire’s YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@intuitiveemotionalhealing [https://www.youtube.com/@intuitiveemotionalhealing]     Original Being Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/originalbeingpodcast [http://www.instagram.com/originalbeingpodcast] Watch Full Video Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@OriginalBeing [https://www.youtube.com/@OriginalBeing]  Intro/Outro Music by Sam V. Perry: http://www.instagram.com/sam_v_perry [http://www.instagram.com/sam_v_perry] Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/original-being/id1799253354 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/original-being/id1799253354] Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/788vug7NLNZcJ7xYXiB7ub

Ep 16: Reviving the Past: Ancient Polish Recipes Part 2 with Anna Maria Ruminska

Episode 16: Reviving the Past: Ancient Polish Recipes Part 2 This part 2 of a 2 part interview with Anna Maria Rumińska. She is a Polish ethnologist, cultural anthropologist, architect, forager, and event-chef. She specializes in historical reenactment, ancient food replication, and culinary reconstruction within the field of experimental food archaeology. Her work focuses primarily on the Dolny Śląsk region of Poland and Central Europe. This conversation explores 23 ancient polish recipes. The recipes are as follows: 1. herbal salt - PL SÓL ZIOŁOWA [sool zhoolowa]  2. lactoferment - PL KISZONKA [keeshonka]  3. marinade - PL MARYNATA  4. vinegar - PL OCET [otzet]  5. soup 1 - Slavic POLEWKA [polevka]  6. soup 2 - PL BARSZCZ [barshtch]  7. soup 3 - PL ŻUR [zhur]  8. soup 4 - OGÓRKOWA [ogoorcova]  9. soup 5 - KWAŚNICA [kfashneetsa]  10. stew - SL BIGOSEK  11. gruel - SL BRAJKA [brayka]  12. jelly - SL KISIEL [keeshel]  13. wraps - SL GOŁĄBKI [gowombkee]  14. salsa verde - SL SZAŁSZA [shaushza]  15. bread spread - PL SMARUCHA [smarookha]  16. casserole - SL ZAPIEKANKA [zapyekanka]  17. pasta - SL KLUSKI [klooskee]  18. herbal bread - SL CHLEB [khleb]  19. flatbread - SL PODPŁOMYK [podplomeek]  20. fritters - SL OPIEKANKI [opyekankee]  21. cold brew - SL PRAŻMO [prazhmo]  22. fresh cheese - SL TWARÓG       Anna’s E-books: https://chwastozercy.gumroad.com/ [https://chwastozercy.gumroad.com/]   Anna’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chwastozercy [https://www.instagram.com/chwastozercy]   Anna’s YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/@chwastozercyancientslowfood [http://www.youtube.com/@chwastozercyancientslowfood]   Slow Food Dolny Śląsk: https://slowfooddolnyslask.org/ [https://slowfooddolnyslask.org/]   Slow Food International: https://www.slowfood.com/join-the-slow-food-movement/ [https://www.slowfood.com/join-the-slow-food-movement/]     Original Being Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/originalbeingpodcast [http://www.instagram.com/originalbeingpodcast] Watch Full Video Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@OriginalBeing [https://www.youtube.com/@OriginalBeing] Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/original-being/id1799253354 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/original-being/id1799253354] Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/788vug7NLNZcJ7xYXiB7ub [https://open.spotify.com/show/788vug7NLNZcJ7xYXiB7ub]  Intro/Outro Music by Sam V. Perry: http://www.instagram.com/sam_v_perry [http://www.instagram.com/sam_v_perry]