Cailleach

Suzie Cahn
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One Irish woman's stories and reflections on a life of re-connecting with the earth. Hoping there are nuggets of nascent wisdom for others as she steps tentatively into elderhood as a Cailleach. More information on www.cailleach.ie Art work by Votive Illustration Sound editing by Luke Lacey Intro-outro music by Finn Cahn

  1. 20/12/2021

    Systems 8

    In the final episode of the system thread, I explain why, for the most part, I have kept politics and specific affiliations out of exploring system alternatives. I attempt to integrate several of the previous episodes in this thread into a vision of empowered community adaptation and innovation that includes all voices and addresses hierarchical and power imbalances.

    23 min

  2. 20/12/2021

    After the Collapses 8

    I read the final chapters and bring the story to its conclusion. I then reflect on what I was trying to explore through the creation of this narrative when I wrote it, and what I would perhaps change today, and invite creative collaborators to get in touch if they think there's merit in working together to further develop the ideas contained within the novel.

    42 min
  3. Interview 8 - Mike Cahn

    20/12/2021

    Interview 8 - Mike Cahn

    Final interview of the series by request from some listeners, is with Mike Cahn, my partner in life and many projects. In this episode, he tells us about his "aha" moment when he began to consciously question the mainstream system and its values, while also talking about some of the things in his upbringing which prepared him for that moment and guided him where to go afterwards. We then talk about how our shared journeys led to the foundation of Carraig Dulra.

    44 min

  4. 20/12/2021

    Meditation 8

    Samhain is a time of letting go. The leaves fall and sap stops flowing. This meditation draws you down to rest, where things can flow underneath like the stored fertility in the soil and the unconscious dreaming of winter.

    14 min

  5. 20/12/2021

    Practical 8

    Gathering in ideas and materials throughout the year, this final episode on practical skills encourgages a stock-take of existing materials and projects, to see what you have in store and what you have enjoyed doing. It then suggests a few more ideas for crafts and outdoor work for winter days and nigh

    14 min

  6. 20/12/2021

    Wellbeing 8

    I have been using development as a frame for exploring what is optimal and what happens if there are interruptions or barriers. In this final episode, I summarise the phases of development that I've covered so far using Piaget stages and finish up with the later stages of adulthood that I am sitting between now in my own life.

    25 min

  7. 20/12/2021

    Identity 8

    In this final episode, I conclude my explorations of where my formative years have brought me, almost up to date with parts of my life that are still playing out today. You can read more about the trips I reference: Visiting people and projects in Europe while WWOOFing Driving to Mongolia for charity and visiting projects

    10 min

  8. 20/12/2021

    Ancestors 8

    In this final episode of the thread about those that have lived on the islands of Ireland since humans first came here, I sum up the themes explored. The common thread is adaptation and integration with the changing landscape and ecology and human migrations.  This is something that we must continue today to face our survival challenges. After all it is because of our ancestors adapting to survive that we are here today.

    20 min
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One Irish woman's stories and reflections on a life of re-connecting with the earth. Hoping there are nuggets of nascent wisdom for others as she steps tentatively into elderhood as a Cailleach. More information on www.cailleach.ie Art work by Votive Illustration Sound editing by Luke Lacey Intro-outro music by Finn Cahn

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  • Creator
    Suzie Cahn
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Cailleach