The Crystal Case Studies Podcast

Emily Coulter
The Crystal Case Studies Podcast

Uncover the ancient geological story locked within your crystals, gemstones, and minerals with the Crystal Case Studies podcast. Join our host Emily Coulter, an expert geologist with a seven year academic foundation in Geology and a profession within the crystal wholesale industry, and tune in for a sparkling journey through the geology, science, history, and mystery of beloved crystals from around the world. Regular interviews with crystal industry experts, collectors, and enthusiasts who share their knowledge, stories, crystal healing expertise, and insights into the crystal sourcing market.

  1. TRAILER

    Emily returns with Season 2 of the Crystal Case Studies podcast!

    Emily is back with another season of the Crystal Case Studies podcast, the place with interesting and relevant geology for the crystal healing community. Whether you’re a crystal practitioner, a crystal seller or buyer, or you’re looking to deepen your understanding of the science in your stones, then this is the place for you! With deep dives into specific crystals and a range of expert interviews, there’s something here for everyone! To stay up to date on the crystal geology goodness make sure to like and follow on your chosen podcast platform. Starting this season most of our episodes will be available in a video format to watch on Spotify and Youtube allowing you to not only hear but see the fascinating crystals and geological formations we discuss. ---------- GEOLOGY FOR CRYSTAL HEALERS: Live Workshops & Prerecorded Mini Classes www.crystalcasestudies.com @crystalcasestudies

    2 min

  2. 03/12/2024

    S1 EP15 LONDON GEM & MINERAL SHOW 2024 RECAP WITH CANDICE HAMILTON: highlights, best bits, favourite crystal finds, and more!

    Emily is joined by Candice Hamilton for their debrief of the 2024 London Gem and Mineral Show! Join them to discuss their highlights, best bits, favourite crystal finds, and more! This recap is your backstage pass to one of the year's most exciting crystal shows. Plus, watch our very first video episode! Everybody mentioned: Katie’s Kundalini Crystals - @kkcrystals Ade from Northwest Crystals - @northwestcrystalsuk Charlotte from Soul Chak - @soulchak Laura Miles Jewellery - www.laura-miles.com/ Sarah Caldwell Steele - www.eborjetworks.co.uk Veracruz Amethyst from Essential Crystals - @essential.crystals_ /  +44 7794 639544 Gemstones of East Africa - @gemstones_of_east_africa Justin Prim - @justinkprim Amy and Adeline from Rose Cottage Crystals: @rosecottagecrystals Geminological Crystals & Minerals Stardust Crystals - @stardust_crystals_uk -------------- 00:00 Intro 01:44 Our Talks and Workshops 07:42 Best Talks 12:00 Best crystal find 18:32 Most touching moment 24:40 Favourite encounters 35:17 Most unique stand

    44 min

  3. 19/11/2024

    S1 EP14 THE SPIRITUAL GEMMOLOGIST, CANDICE HAMILTON: London Gem & Mineral Show 2024 and Future Plans

    Emily is joined by Candice Hamilton, the Spiritual Gemmologist and owner of Self & Others to talk about their upcoming appointment at the London Gem and Mineral Show 2024, and other exciting future plans. Book tickets to the London Gem & Mineral Show 23rd and 24th November here @selfandothers.co www.selfandothers.co.uk ---------- @crystalcasestudies www.crystalcasestudies.com ---------- 00:00 Intro 02:33 What is Spiritual Gemmology? 06:14 Treated crystals and expensive mistakes 13:17 What has prompted Candice's turn to gemmology? 19:03 What to expect from The Spiritual Gemmologist 25:35 London Gem & Mineral Show 2024 28:06 Stay in touch!

    30 min
  4. S1 EP13 GEOLOGY FOR DUMMIES: Seismic Swifties, planetary geology, and will the dinosaurs come back?

    05/11/2024

    S1 EP13 GEOLOGY FOR DUMMIES: Seismic Swifties, planetary geology, and will the dinosaurs come back?

    Emily is joined by her non-geologist sister, Sophie, to cover Geology for Dummies. Join them to chat about the Yellowstone supervolcano, seismic Swifties, whether Dinosaurs will re-evolve, and rocks in space. ---------- www.crystalcasestudies.com @crystalcasestudies ---------- 00:00 Intro 01:22 Where does magma come from? 04:36 Will Yellowstone erupt? 12:58 How do people know what dinosaurs looked like? 18:23 Could we ever get dinosaurs again? 25:24 How are dinosaur footprints preserved? 29:23 What is an ammonite? 32:33 Does time pass differently on different planets? 36:04 Noises from space 37:53 Are there crystals and minerals on other planets? 42:40 How does water get trapped in some stones? 45:31 If you looked at Earth from a distance, would you see into the past? 48:14 What is the stuff that comes out the back of planes? 49:40 Could all the Swifties cause an earthquake? 56:46 Will Earth ever get so heavy that it collapses? 62:06 Are we going to run out of space on Earth? 67:17 Why do some areas have so many fossils? 73:58 What's the best way to look after geology specimens?

    1h 17m
  5. S1 EP12 DR LUCY CONNOR: Science, Spirituality, and Finding Your Path.

    29/10/2024

    S1 EP12 DR LUCY CONNOR: Science, Spirituality, and Finding Your Path.

    Emily chats to Dr Lucy Connor, co-owner of Darkside of The Moon Crystals, and registered medical practitioner. Lucy discovered holistic modalities after training and working as a medical professional, and we have bonded through discussion of the overlaps and considerable gaps between Western medicine and holistic practice. @darkside_of_the_moon_crystals www.darksideofthemooncrystals.com ---------- @crystalcasestudies www.crystalcasestudies.com ---------- 00:00 Intro 01:14 Experience in western medicine 09:47 Developing a passion for crystals into a business 22:11 Relationship between crystal healing and western medicine 28:53 How crystal healing works for Lucy 36:56 How western and eastern medicine can complement each other 48:03 Wellness is more than not being ill 52:11 What advice would Lucy give to her past self 60:25 How to get in touch with Lucy

    1h 2m
  6. S1 EP11 LUISA HENDRY THE SCOTTISH GEOLOGIST: Metamorphic crystals, the Great Glen Fault, and geoscientists in Hollywood.

    22/10/2024

    S1 EP11 LUISA HENDRY THE SCOTTISH GEOLOGIST: Metamorphic crystals, the Great Glen Fault, and geoscientists in Hollywood.

    Emily talks to Luisa Hendry @scottishgeologist about Scottish Geology, metamorphic minerals and crystals, Geology in schools, the Great Glen Fault, and the short lives of geoscientists in Hollywood. Luisa is a full time geology communicator, producing educational digital content and running regular hands-on Scottish geology tours for beginners and enthusiasts alike. IG @scottishgeologist TT @scottishgeologist www.scottishgeologist.co.uk ---------- @crystalcasestudies www.crystalcasestudies.com Live Virtual Crystal Workshops ---------- 00:00 Meet Luisa 07:10 Geotechnical Engineering 12:06 Geology of Scotland 23:26 Reading Earth's Stories 32:13 The UK's Only Magnetic Mountain 35:43 The Oldest Rock in the UK, Lewisian Gneiss 40:31 Geological Faulting in Scotland 46:16 Geologists in Hollywood 52:24 Stay In Touch with Luisa

    56 min

  7. 17/09/2024

    S1 EP10 PYRITE: the golden Navajún Cubes and Illinois Suns; a crystal case study with Gemma Petherbridge.

    In this episode of their regular series, Emily is joined by Gemma Petherbridge - expert crystal healing teacher, three-times author, and founder of the Crystal Mystery School. This week Emily and Gemma uncover the geology, history, and metaphysical properties of pyrite, the beautiful golden iron-sulphide crystal which famously grows in perfect cubes and was once mistaken for real gold. ---------- www.crystalcasestudies.com @crystalcasestudies www.gemmapetherbridge.com @gemmapetherbridge ---------- 00:00 Intro 00:48 Geological Story 10:56 Metaphysical Properties 26:09 Discussion

    35 min

  8. 27/08/2024

    S1 EP9 WHITBY JET CAN ABSORB YOUR ENERGY?!! Sarah Caldwell Steele on Jet through human history, the Victorians, and jet-workers heritage.

    In this episode of Crystal Case Studies, Emily is joined by Sarah Caldwell Steele FGA DGA, the accredited gemmologist, geologist, and doctoral researcher who is internationally regarded as the world's leading expert on black gemstone identification. Sarah's obsession with jet started at 7 years old, when a lifelong relationship with this captivating material began. Sarah has worked this gemstone for over 35 years and regularly travels to engage with jet-working communities across the continents. Alongside making jet jewellery for their beautiful shop, the Ebor Jetworks in Whitby, Sarah is regularly asked to consult and perform classes and workshops for gem conferences around the world. I was astounded by the unique expertise and experience shared here - this is a very special episode. ---------- @jetrockgirl Sarah's Research Blog @eborjetworks www.eborjetworks.co.uk ---------- 00:00 Intro 00:56 Doctoral Research in Jet 09:41 Geology of Whitby Jet 22:38 Jet Through Early Human History 32:16 Types of Jet 48:25 Jet Simulants 68:14 Buying Jet, Retail & Wholesale 70:45 Jet's Triboelectric Properties 85:08 Preserving Jet's Cultural Significance

    1h 30m
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Uncover the ancient geological story locked within your crystals, gemstones, and minerals with the Crystal Case Studies podcast. Join our host Emily Coulter, an expert geologist with a seven year academic foundation in Geology and a profession within the crystal wholesale industry, and tune in for a sparkling journey through the geology, science, history, and mystery of beloved crystals from around the world. Regular interviews with crystal industry experts, collectors, and enthusiasts who share their knowledge, stories, crystal healing expertise, and insights into the crystal sourcing market.

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