The Northern Traditions Podcast

Mariah Gannessa is the Founder of Four Visions Apothecary, an online store dedicated to the ethical distribution of plant allies. Mariah has studied and worked with plant medicines for over 10 years. She is also an artist, musician, and mother. In this conversation we discuss the importance of ethical usage of plant medicines, and how our usage of plant medicines in the "west" differs from the indigenous traditions which have been sharing these powerful plants with the world.  Four Visions Products: https://fourvisions.com/discount/JACOB15 (Use code JACOB15 at check out to get 15%)

The Podcast is returning with Jacob Toddson and a rotating selection of guest with topics ranging from paganism, shamanism, plant medicine, ancient religions, and everything in between!  The Glastonbury Tourist (New Book!): https://amzn.to/3Y7MWLY Support this Channel on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/thewisdomofodin Four Visions Products: https://fourvisions.com/discount/JACOB15 (Use code JACOB15 at check out to get 15%) (Shamanic/Healing Retreats) My Website: http://www.jacobtoddson.com (Pagan Events) Community Website: https://www.northerntraditions.org My Books: https://amzn.to/3V35IE3

We return to our three topics: Ian is obsessed with red deer, Caleb is finding joy in the laughter of his children, and Jacob is navigating the pagan community in Scotland.  Learn more about the community:  https://www.northerntraditions.org/ Graphics provided by Valhyr: www.valhyr.com 

Today we invite Elin (@mooselady_) to discuss her research into Estonian archeology. Ever want to know why ancient people put "cup" shaped makers onto stones from Estonia, Sweden, and Scotland? Great! So did we!  Support/Join The Fellowship of Northern Traditions: www.northerntraditions.org  Support Elin on instagram @mooselady_ or through www.valhyr.com 

With our break behind us, The Folk Podcast is back with a new name, The Northern Traditions Podcast. Be sure to check out the podcast on YouTube to see our beautiful faces!  Learn more about the community:  https://www.northerntraditions.org/

We celebrate our 100th episode by answering community submitted questions. We also reflect on 2+ years of podcasting and the many topics and guests we've had along the way.  We also announced we will be taking a break, but will be returning! We just need some time to focus on ourselves, the community, and to plan some new guest and topics. Expect to see us after the yule season, and until then be sure to check out our past 99 episodes you may have missed!  All upcoming gatherings for the Fellowship of Northern Traditions on our website:  www.northerntraditions.org 

With Ian and Jacob just coming back from Heilung, we decided to discuss how ritual practices continue to evolve and change. 

This is the full interview based on the latest video on The Wisdom of Odin Youtube channel. I am joined by Mirjam and Anthony as I ask them questions on Shamanism and how to practice it in our modern day.  Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lN6BAXsj9g Spirit of Wolf Links:  Website: https://www.spiritofwolf.net Instagram @spiritofwolfshamans Mirjam @izih_deer_kam Anthony @wolfpackhealer Their Podcast @woedwolf.podcast 

With the upcoming shamanism video, many people have asked about mentorship within pagan practices today. So today Caleb and I, discuss the complicated nature of establishing new mentors in beliefs that used to rely so heavily on them. 

We have several topics to discuss today, including Estonian Paganism, Reputation and its importance, as well as gift giving. As always grab a warm or cold drink, and enjoy the conversation around various pagan subjects!  Community website: https://www.northerntraditions.org/

Ian had a dream, that dream was to host an episode and talk about spooky things. This episode is letting Ian live that dream. 

We decided to have an interest talk today on whether or not heathenry is becoming too soft in this modern age. Has our fear of scrutiny, judgement, and harassment made us too scared to practice our faith more honestly? Check into this episode to hear our conversation on this very question.  Link to The Fellowship of Northern Traditions Website: https://www.northerntraditions.org

Ian and Jacob discuss the difference of being pagan in the summer vs the winter. And how living by the seasonal cycles may benefit you now even in our modern age. 

In this episode we talk about the modern obsession with DNA test, and ancestor websites and how they relate to paganism. We also talk about our own experiences discovering our ancestors and how we honor them today. 

After our short break, we return with an episode on the differences between spirits. Specifically we are talking about North American spirits vs European, but we also discuss how different environments can effect spirituality.  If you want Ian to grow back the stache, then sign this petition. 1000 signs and he does it! https://www.change.org/p/ian-horn-bring-back-the-stache?recruiter=1163137036&recruited_by_id=f17125b0-22a3-11eb-b935-5f15eb00fea0&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard