Daydreaming Wolves Podcast

Hey friends, ah, we made it through the eclipse and now here we are, entering Sag season, moving towards the solstice. I am trying to be still, to look at the moon, to treasure beautiful conversations like this one. I spoke to the wonderful Ryn Silverstein, a person whose creativity, thought & spirit I really treasure. I hope you'll feel blessed by this conversation the way I did. Here is some of what we talked about:  Longing as a beautiful guiding structure Queer ways of relating to the moon & the moon as an ancestral home The magic of jewish time & cycles Sustaining, growing and holding a creative practice inside and outside of institutions  Ryn Silverstein is a writer and priestess with a creative living practice that's embodied, queer, and ancestrally-rooted.‌ They cultivate longing as devotional practice, creating space in the everyday for dreaming and enchantment. Honoring the moon as their ancestral home, Ryn tends to the connection the moon enables between our bodies, land bodies, and wat

Hey folks,   this new moon energised me enough to send a special extra episode your way - recorded today, fresh off the microphone! I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did, it's been a real joy to speak to Rowan and take some time to reflect on the pandemic, this time, our relationships, our bodies and a lot of other things. Here is some of what we talked about:  Herbalism and plant friendships for queer and trans folks Pandemic reflections on slowing down Staying connected to creativity and holy aliveness  Anarchism and ritual Supporting ourselves and each other i'm rowan. i’m an agender white settler of Irish, Lithuanian, Scottish and Sicilian trancestry born on Turtle Island/North America. i’m the creatrix behind of hawthorn and yew, a sacred cauldron of plant kin relationship, ritual, and education. i facilitate community spaces for queer and trans folks for healing re-connection and collaborative learning. through the pathways of ritual + relationship, i seek to spiral ever closer to holy embodied aliven

Hey friends, I'm excited to share this conversation with Jilna Shah with you - it's been really great to listen back as I was editing just now and I hope you'll get as much out of it as I did. Here is some of what we talked about, though there was so much more magic in here that goes way beyond lists: Orienting ourselves towards joy, community & social justice How we can lay transformative foundations within ourselves Navigating all the changes the pandemic brought Holding space for intergenerational healing and asking what becomes possible when we inhabit our bodies fully I’m Jilna and I teach gentle movement and meditation in the community. I do this both online and in-person. My practice reflects my passion to co-create ways of moving and being that help people to connect more deeply with themselves and the things that matter most in the world. It involves understanding how different people are affected by their  identities and life experiences, and encouraging them towards a greater sense of ease and

Hey friends, I have a sweet Sunday solo episode for you in which I am sharing:  Some things that will change in this space & why What's up in my own practices at the moment and what I am loving in autumn An invitation to a free printmaking workshop, join over here: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/d8b1s4 Creative Nature plans for 2022 What the Mending Together program, which starts in a few weeks, will look & feel like, more info is here: https://www.yarrowmagdalena.com/mending/ I hope you'll enjoy this check in, recorded in my reclining chair overlooking the forth bridge

Hey sweet ones, this is just a brief little announcement episode to say that creative space sessions are back AND I am also offer queer art magic sessions starting this Sunday.  These are for patrons at any level and I would love to see you there

Hey friends, I'm happy to celebrate the beginning of autumn in the Northern hemisphere with you all by sharing this absolutely delightful interview with Alice Sparkly Kat. Here is some of what we talked about:  Relating to the plants and relating to our bodies Alice's book about postcolonial astrology How astrology can help us write new stories and re-imagine our beliefs and identities How to get started diving deeper into astrology Enjoy! Alice Sparkly Kat is an astrologer. They use astrology to re-chart a history of the subconscious, redefine the body in world, and reimagine history as collective memory. Their astrological work has inhabited MoMA, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and The Brooklyn Museum. They're the author of Postcolonial Astrology. Alice's website: https://alicesparklykat.com/ The upcoming Stories weekend: https://www.yarrowmagdalena.com/stories/ Mending Together: https://www.yarrowmagdalena.com/mending/

Hey friends, this is a short & sweet episode to tell you more about the back to school sale I’m running till September 21st. Everything I do, including my stories virtual retreat, mending together course, web design, business mentoring & all my courses is 30% off. I’m doing this for two reasons: Firstly after a challenging year I am creating more stability and predictability in my work as we’re heading into winter. I love what I do and I want to make sure I’ll schedule time off and work on one thing at a time with my whole heart. And secondly I’d like to offer you a substantial discount to make working with me more affordable. So it’s a win-win! Tune in to hear more and feel free to check the book details out here: https://yarrowdigital.com/back-to-school-sale/ Love, Yarrow

Hey everyone, I'm so happy it's September. I kind of can't believe it's going to be 2022 in less than fourth month, but I am grateful autumn is coming. I'm excited to get cozy with books, light candles and sleep more. Deep fucking breath! In this episode I am talking about my experience as a distance learner. Ten years ago I got my first degree from the Open University, the world's largest distance university, which was an amazing experience that I never regretted. I returned in October 2020 to study philosophy and really loved diving into a new subject this past school year. Distance learning isn't for everyone, but for me it's been a chance to learn in my own way (at home where I am cozy and so much less overwhelmed!), to avoid debt and to explore subjects I am genuinely curious about. Through the pandemic it has also built my confidence and helped me feel connected to something beyond my four walls.  I wanted to share my experiences and thoughts in case you're interested in distance learning too and becaus

Hey everyone, mmmhhhh. Today is one of those spacious Sunday that allows for rambly solo episodes recorded in bed with tea & biscuits.  I know many of us have been holding out for summer for a long time and now that it's coming to an end the pressure to have fun and be out there can be tangible. And then there is the world with its news, the uncertainty of winter and the need to process at least a bit of what we have experienced this past year and a half. This episode is a permission slip to be where you're at and to remember that being sad is okay. You can be sad and still have nice experiences! You can also make time for grief and still feel joy!  Maybe this time is an invitation for us to expand our capacity to be with multiple, complicated and beautifully human feelings at once.  Love, Yarrow The Embodied Business Community: https://yarrowdigital.com/diy-business-school/ Stories Weekend: https://www.yarrowmagdalena.com/stories/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/daydreamingwolves

Hey friends, I'm reaching out with an episode that I hope will bring some comfort in these heavy times. Speaking to Risa & Amy of Missing Witches was truly such a joy and a great reminder of how powerful witchcraft is. I hope you'll enjoy listening as much as I loved asking questions. Here is some of what we talked about:  How and why the Missing Witches project came to be What it means to live in feminist magic Witchcraft as a sense of personal power How nothing is mundane and everything is sacred Risa Dickens has an undergraduate honours baccalaureate in English Literature and a masters in Communications Studies. She helped found Worn Fashion Journal writing feminist fashion history. Since then she has worked in community building, marketing and PR in tech for over 15 years. Amy Torok is an ESL teacher, counter-culture enthusiast, professional musician and visual artist/designer with a B.A. in English Literature and a post-graduate diploma in Journalism. Risa and Amy were on a similar track, community a

Hey dreamers, ahhh. What a time to be alive.  I've been having a lot of feelings this new moon and I got my second vaccine on Friday. This led me to think about the vaccine/no vaccine "debates" that are circulating our collective consciousness and it frankly made me feel heartbroken to say the least.  Then the IPCC report on climate change came out today and I wanted to speak to that too... honestly, this episode is a stream of consciousness because that's all I got for you today.  I wish for us to become more intimate with grief and anger, with healthy conflict & with each other

Hey dreamers, it's a sweet summer day over here, a perfect time really to be soft and think about the ways we want to love, hold & accept ourselves. I've known my guest Danette Relic for many years and have learned SO much from her, she truly is one of the best cheer leaders and permission givers I've ever met. Here is some of what we talked about:  What it means to be in radical self-engagement How Danette got married to herself and how it has changed her life Permission, creativity & love Growing up just wanting to fall in love & be an artist Danette Relic is a Canadian artist, self love coach and future author. Married to herself since 2001. From a young age Danette wanted two things: to be an artist and to fall in love. Her early art career moved from gallery spaces to round tables where she helped others explore their own creative voices through personal reflection, visual art and writing. Danette’s multifaceted work continues to illuminate the relationship between self love and creative expr

Hey everyone, this is a little exploratory solo episode, recorded on a break from watching Love Island, lol. I've been getting back into doing little readings for myself and others and I wanted to share a bit about how being away from instagram has changed things, how I make time for super low energy rituals at the moment and how it helps me tell better stories about what's going on for me. Tarot as casual narrative therapy basically!  Enjoy and as promised find all links here:  Free grief tending session: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/x8m2e7 Audio recorded tarot readings: https://www.yarrowmagdalena.com/tarotstories/ Feedback form for your fall/winter time wishes: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfi5b2NvkfCwH1KPjnFzGwPaTYX1UcLtts-WOfioASpY5RoPg/viewform Handmade prints: https://www.yarrowmagdalena.com/prints/

Hey friends, I've been living without social media and a smartphone for a while now and it's something that does seem to raise questions for people. Recently I dug my old iPhone back out because I wanted to share pictures of my garden and my cast post-surgery and it made me pause to see how it felt and if I had missed it. This episode isn't trying to convince anyone to ditch their phones or apps or whatever it is that makes them happy, especially right now. I just wanted to check in with myself, gather some reflections and then share them with you in case you're looking for that kind of food for thought right now.  Enjoy! Free virtual business retreat: https://yarrowdigital.com/summer-retreat/ Free grief tending session: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/x8m2e7

Hey beloved listeners, it is time for one of my slightly rambly solo episodes full of feelings and reflections! This time I am sharing some thoughts about navigating the pandemic with its touch starvation, loneliness, endless space to think and wild dreams as a survivor. There is nothing particularly graphic in here, fyi. I talk about my experience in hospital, reengaging with the world, what I am wishing for in our future, what beautiful aspects I want to hold on to , accessibility and how I came to a more empowered place of reframing some experiences I've had. Some of this is really positive and hopeful, some of it is challenging, all of it is complex I guess.  Enjoy! You can sign up for the free grief tending session here if you like: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/x8m2e7

Hey everyone, I'm so happy to bring this episode your way! It's given me a lot of joy & hope to listen back just now and I hope you'll feel the same. Kes is an absolute creative community building dream babe and has also been on episode #27. Here is some of what we talked about:  How the pandemic has changed creative lives Making things more accessible & opening up new possibilities  Writing powerful trans women and radical sex workers  Our love for life & non-human nature Kes Otter Lieffe is a working class, chronically ill, femme, trans woman. She is an author, teacher and community organiser currently based in Berlin.  Kes is the author of a trilogy of trans feminist novels—Margins and Murmurations, Conserve and Control and Dignity. Her short story Synergy was published in ‘Our Entangled Future’ an anthology on social change and the climate crisis. Her short story Soft was published in the beautiful anthology on queer resilience, Glitter + Ashes. Kes is also the author of the colouring zine, Qu

Hey everyone, I'm happy to send a conversation with the wonderful Ravel Rose your way - I really loved talking to her and being reminded how important it is to take my time and listen to my body. Enjoy! I would also like to invite you to a free grief tending session on July 31st - this is going to be a gentle way to meet up online and reflect on this past year with some journaling, meditation and ritual: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/x8m2e7 If you're a small business person you're also really welcome to join my free virtual summer retreat - a whole weekend of business dreaming, inspiring workshops and the chance to meet like minded people: https://yarrowdigital.com/summer-retreat/ Here is some of the magic Raven and I talked about for this interview:  Shedding shame about our bodies Finding gateway plant friends Working with dreams as a way to navigate life How food can impact all aspects of our being Visionary and medicine woman Raven Rose, was called to her path while in search of natural

Hey friends, can you believe it's June now? I am the slowest at emerging from my deep hibernation, so if you are also unfurling cautiously you are not alone! I'm really happy to bring a beautiful conversation with Mary Grace Allerdice as well as a whole bunch of invitations for free summer magic your way. Mary was such a wonderful and generous guest and I loved listening back just now. So soothing! Here is some of what we talked about:  Experiencing our bodies as a part of the natural world Working with both physical and emotional alignment All the things gardening can teach us Looking to the stars and understanding life as a circle "I use astrology, divination, energetic healing + oracular practices to help others find their purpose, connect to wisdom + guidance, access their own healing, and bridge life's difficult moments or transitions. As a facilitator, I create sessions + programs that guide you towards a life that is in alignment with your own heart. I am also a dance artist, writer and podcaster who c

Hey everyone, mmmhhh. This is a good one! I've known Meghan for a while and really love her work & approach and hope you will too. This interview ties so beautifully with where I am at at the moment - appreciating that inner and outer seasons can be different and letting myself be where I am. I shared about this a bit in the intro and I hope that if you feel the same you know you are not alone. Here is some of what Meghan and I talked about: Trauma informed somatics and movement Gender inclusive work around cycles and seasons Living in a rhythm that does not fit into capitalist society The beauty of really listening to our bodies Meghan Norean (she/her) is a womb witch and cyclical living guide weaving together cycle magic for regeneration of body + earth + community. She creates sacred space for womb-bodied beings to journey into remembrance + reclamation of their power through ritual, bodyfulness, meditation and archetypal energy work. Meghan works within a trauma-informed, healing-centered, somatic-bas

Hey sweet listeners, it appears that it is indeed May, what a surprise! It took me a little while to publish this episode, but now that I did it feels perfectly times for the height of spring and the playful plant exploration offers itself to us everywhere. Kate Husted was a wonderful guest who shared so generously in a way that made me laugh, nourished me and left me feeling more curious and hopeful. Here is some of what we talked about:  Making friends with the plants around us Working with anxiety in times of upheaval  Running a free herbal clinic Unraveling systemic harm as a white settler herbalist  Kate Husted is a plant person, clinical herbalist, teacher, writer, and founder of The Herb Hut Free Clinic.  Her non-profit organization provides free and mobile herbal medicine to underserved communities.  Her online courses provide practical tools for engaging with the sacred, and healing our relationship with the natural world.  She lives in the ancestral home of the Southern Ute people in Southwest Color