The Harmony of Stories

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I love stories that come out of conversation because they hold so many things all at once – memories, emotions, lessons, new perspectives, comic relief and so much more. They have the power to move us, to open our hearts, to connect us, to heal us. Stories offer a window into another person’s universe, and I get to see what it’s like to experience life from their eyes. They are an invitation to celebrate what makes us unique and what makes us the same. Join me as I sit down to chat with the remarkable people I meet during my travels throughout the USA.

Episodes

  1. 06/06/2023

    Episode 12 - Heaven in Stanton, Kentucky | Birth, Trauma, Vaccine Injuries, Natural Healing, Homeschooling, Permaculture

    I have a very powerful episode to share with you today. I sat down with my friend Heaven and we covered a lot… she spoke on topics that both she and I are passionate about, like homeschooling, hospital and natural birth, birth trauma, permaculture, motherhood, vaccine injuries and healing from disease naturally and holistically. Having myself experienced trauma and dissonance from the healthcare system, the topics Heaven and I talked about are ones I hold close to my heart. I’m very passionate about empowerment, self-advocacy and learning how to tap into your own healing abilities. Also, the rise of the divine feminine is something that I care about deeply, and has been a huge part of my journey in this realm. People all over the world are reclaiming their power and remembering who they truly are - it’s nothing short of stunning to witness, and this episode speaks to that energy a lot.  I am just so impressed with Heaven. She shares incredible stories of healing herself from debilitating illnesses, particularly PCOS and IBS. Heaven and her stories of overcoming adversity and coming out the other side happier and stronger than ever, just wow - she is a testament to the strength and resilience of women and the fire that is motherhood … and.. the undying flame that is the human spirit. Heaven is currently studying to become a doula, breastfeeding counselor and lactation consultant. She does a lot of work in those spaces and others - if you would like to connect with her, you’ll find her at https://bit.ly/heavensFB and https://www.instagram.com/_offgridheaven_/. Heaven has put together an amazing resource, which she offers for free, called Heaven’s Birth Binder: A Holistic Guide to A Spiritual and Natural Birth. You can find it at https://bit.ly/heaven_birth_binder.  This episode is a hard-hitting, emotional one - there were some tears! I know you’ll get a lot out of it, just as I did.  The two books I mentioned are “Vaccines, Autoimmunity, and the Changing Nature of Childhood Illness” by Dr Tom Cowan, and “Women Who Run With The Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estés”.   I quoted a line from a song during our conversation - it was “Everything that looks bad is a blessing, carrying us to know our very strengths”. It’s called This Is What Our Love Looks Like by Jason Mraz, and that is our song of the week. You can search for it on Spotify or your favorite music player. On YouTube it’s at: https://youtu.be/T6OCMYvwGlY  Playlists | Song lists! Spotify -⁠⁠ ⁠https://bit.ly/HOSspotifySonglist⁠⁠⁠ YouTube -⁠⁠ ⁠https://bit.ly/HOSyoutubeSonglist⁠⁠⁠  Book a call with me to learn more about ASEA Redox at ⁠⁠https://wildflower.cloud/book⁠⁠  If you are enjoying the podcast so far, please spread the word and share it with your family and friends (and strangers, haha). You can find ways to support the podcast at https://wildflower.cloud/support-my-work/. You can connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or Telegram. Find the links to my social media on my website wildflower.cloud. I get my tea from https://www.hillfolktn.com/. Follow them on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/hillfolktn/  The End of Covid⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://wildflower.cloud/links/⁠ Law and Sovereignty Q&A Clinic https://wildflower.cloud/links/ Much love to you all!

    1h 26m

  2. 05/30/2023

    Episode 11 - Sami in Barbourville, Kentucky | Kentucky Culture, The 1950's, Country Music, Public School, Life in Small Southern Towns

    In this episode, I share my conversation with my friend Sami. He is, so far, my youngest guest on the podcast! Sami shared about what it’s like being a 13-year-old boy in Barbourville, and he educated me on Kentucky culture, baptisms, 50’s country music and trucks. We talked about public school, his grandparents, life in small southern towns and his dream of being a farmer one day. It was really good fun spending time with Sami. He’s very funny, confident and in my opinion quite wise for his age. After we recorded for the podcast, he showed me his record collection. And what was really special is that I got to listen to his favorite song “Good Night Sweetheart Goodnight”, which is not available anywhere online, as well as some songs from his grandfather’s record. That was really beautiful - to hear Sami’s grandad’s singing fill the room.  I asked Sami to pick the song of the week and he chose “Hey Good Lookin’” by Hank Williams. On YouTube, it's at https://youtu.be/bjCoKslQOEs, or you can search for it on Spotify or your favorite music player. Playlists | Song lists! Spotify -⁠ ⁠https://bit.ly/HOSspotifySonglist⁠⁠ YouTube -⁠ ⁠https://bit.ly/HOSyoutubeSonglist⁠⁠  Book a call with me to learn more about ASEA Redox at ⁠https://wildflower.cloud/book⁠  If you are enjoying the podcast so far, please spread the word and share it with your family and friends (and strangers, haha). You can find ways to support the podcast at https://wildflower.cloud/support-my-work/. You can connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube or Telegram. Find the links to my social media on my website wildflower.cloud. The End of Covid This event is on June 20. Mark your calendars! ⁠⁠⁠https://wildflower.cloud/links/ The end of covid is exactly what it sounds like. For the first time ever, we’re coming together to educate the public on a mass scale about everything that’s transpired over the past 3 years. And so much more. With 88 sessions, The End of Covid will cover everything from electron microscopy to masks. We’re going all the way back to the origins of the germ theory of disease, and touching on every so-called “pandemic” up to the present. Exposing the granular details of these concepts to the masses is the only way we can put an end to this fictional reality show once and for all. Finally, on June 20th, the show is over.  Much love to you all!

    59 min

  3. 05/24/2023

    Episode 10 - DeRhonda in Corbin, Kentucky | Homemakers Association, Retirement, Teaching, Homeschooling

    In this episode I share my conversation with my friend DeRhonda. DeRhonda is the president of the Homemakers Association here in Knox County, Kentucky. She is a retired teacher and she is currently homeschooling her grandson. She also teaches Bible Study at her local church. We talked about retirement, caretaking elders, of course teaching and homeschooling, self-directed learning, reading, cross stitch and more. This was such a heart-warming conversation, I enjoyed it very much. DeRhona is a bright light of a human being, I’m sure you’ll agree with me. The homeschooling author I mentioned during this podcast is John Taylor Gatto. https://www.johntaylorgatto.com/. If you'd like to learn more about unschooling, this podcast with Alfa Vedic's Alfacast and Dayna Martin is a great place to start: Web: https://www.alfavedic.com/alfacast-episode/taking-our-children-back-unschooling-w-dayna-martin/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/19m0oyXJECZ67HIZotXUQx?si=eacbb1f01dbc4f6b Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/134-taking-our-children-back-unschooling-w-dayna-martin/id1474419082?i=1000555908449 Or search for Alfacast on your favorite podcast app. It's episode 134. Our song of the week is Sunshine Song by Jason Mraz. On Spotify it's on https://open.spotify.com/track/3OMt2ZECjauMe89NqByK8H?si=430b918e1a564f16, or search for "Sunshine Song Jason Mraz". On YouTube it's at https://youtu.be/JD5GCqQPYrM. Playlists | Song lists! Spotify - ⁠https://bit.ly/HOSspotifySonglist⁠ YouTube - ⁠https://bit.ly/HOSyoutubeSonglist⁠  ⁠ The End of Covid This event is on June 20. Mark your calendars! https://wildflower.cloud/links/ The end of covid is exactly what it sounds like. For the first time ever, we’re coming together to educate the public on a mass scale about everything that’s transpired over the past 3 years. And so much more. With 88 sessions, The End of Covid will cover everything from electron microscopy to masks. We’re going all the way back to the origins of the germ theory of disease, and touching on every so-called “pandemic” up to the present. Exposing the granular details of these concepts to the masses is the only way we can put an end to this fictional reality show once and for all. Finally, on June 20th, the show is over.  Book a call with me to learn more about ASEA Redox at https://wildflower.cloud/book  If you are enjoying the podcast so far, please spread the word and share it with your family and friends (and strangers, haha). You can find ways to support the podcast at https://wildflower.cloud/support-my-work/. You can connect with me on Instagram (wildflower_on_tour) or on Telegram. Find the links to my social media on my website wildflower.cloud. Much love to you all!

    1h 10m

  4. 05/15/2023

    Episode 9 - Will in Oneida, Kentucky | Elk, Farming and Wildlife Restoration in KY, Pasture-Raised Meat, Intensive Rotational Grazing, Silvopasture

    In this episode, I share my conversation with Will Bowling of Old Homeplace Farm in Oneida, Kentucky. Will is a wildlife biologist, conservationist and grass farmer. We talk about the history of elk and subsistence farming in Southeastern Kentucky, the restoration and return of wildlife in this region, the incredible benefits of raising ruminants (cows, goats and sheep) and pigs on pasture, intensive rotational grazing, silvopasture (growing trees in pasture for shade, synergy and abundance), and how they manage their livestock in the winter months. Working with nature to create more ease, flow and abundance is one of my favorite things to talk about or listen to! Hearing about regenerating and building soil through holistic management of land is something that makes my heart happy. I very much enjoyed this conversation; I learned a lot and I know you will too.  Old Homeplace Farm is now open for sign-ups to the summer season of their CSA (or vegetable subscription service!) and they’ve just added a bunch of fresh veggies to their online store. If you live in the area I would highly recommend checking them out. Support your local farmers! Connect with Will and Maggie at Old Homeplace Farm at https://www.oldhomeplacefarm.com/ or via their Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/oldhomeplacefarm/.  The book I mentioned is “The Omnivore’s Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals” by Michael Pollan. I highly recommend this book, it’s simply brilliant! One of the best introductory books you could read on the topic of permaculture and slow food.  Song of the week.. I thought it might be fun to have some bluegrass - let’s do Kentucky Borderline by Rhonda Vincent. On YouTube it’s at ​​https://youtu.be/KJAjyQ4keuY  Playlists | Song lists! Spotify - ⁠https://bit.ly/HOSspotifySonglist⁠ YouTube - ⁠https://bit.ly/HOSyoutubeSonglist⁠  Book a call with me to learn more about ASEA Redox at https://wildflower.cloud/book  If you are enjoying the podcast so far, please spread the word and share it with your family and friends (and strangers, haha). You can find ways to support the podcast at https://wildflower.cloud/support-my-work/. You can connect with me on Instagram (wildflower_on_tour) or on Telegram. Find the links to my social media on my website wildflower.cloud. The End of Covid This event is on June 20. Mark your calendars! https://wildflower.cloud/links/ The end of covid is exactly what it sounds like. For the first time ever, we’re coming together to educate the public on a mass scale about everything that’s transpired over the past 3 years. And so much more. With 88 sessions, The End of Covid will cover everything from electron microscopy to masks. We’re going all the way back to the origins of the germ theory of disease, and touching on every so-called “pandemic” up to the present. Exposing the granular details of these concepts to the masses is the only way we can put an end to this fictional reality show once and for all. Finally, on June 20th, the show is over.  Much love to you all!

    1h 29m

  5. 05/09/2023

    Episode 8 - A few words from me | Judgment and Prejudice, Peace, Unconditional Love

    In this episode I share my reflections on judgement and prejudice, peace and unconditional love. I read a short essay I wrote several weeks ago about judgement, a children's story about an alligator and his feathery friends, and my favorite poem on unconditional love. I also share a few stories about trash, shadow work and releasing stuck emotions. Finally, my friend Andrew Walsh reads the story of the Chinese Farmer. As promised, here are the links to everything I mentioned in the podcast. Let me know if I forgot anything! Christi Steyn poetry https://www.instagram.com/christi.steyn/  Adam Roa https://www.instagram.com/adam.roa/  Andrew Walsh https://www.instagram.com/pathweicoaching/  https://open.spotify.com/show/5eSPSH0cQpYh81FidExBti?si=4c9fde795a9c4113  Vinney Tolman - https://thelightafterdeath.com/  Podcast interview with Alec Zeck - Life on the Other Side: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7l4rEGu1UAY98P3cz5DfZ6?si=zGkVlG9pRr-g7MnE1CXBCg  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-04-life-on-the-other-side-with-vinney-tolman/id1544492743?i=1000590012477  Web:  ⁠https://thewayfwrd.com/podcast/life-on-the-other-side-with-vinney-tolman/ The Star Catchers - Stories for you to read to your child to encourage calm, confidence, and creativity by Anne Civardi, Joyce Dunbar, Kate Petty, Karen Wallace | Introduced by David Fontana Bonus: We judge people because we're afraid - https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cr_T3vMpoXg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Three songs of the week! Search for the titles on Spotify or your favorite music player. YouTube links included below. A Beautiful Mess by Jason Mraz https://youtu.be/P09jnHqlCa8 I Believe by Sam Garret https://youtu.be/qkdd8ggz2-A  Make Love by Jason Mraz (acoustic version - song starts at 13:08) https://youtu.be/_xBhKTRoUm4?t=788 Playlists | Song lists! Spotify - https://bit.ly/HOSspotifySonglist YouTube - https://bit.ly/HOSyoutubeSonglist  I forgot to mention this one! This event is on June 20. Mark your calendars! The End of Covid This event is on June 20. Mark your calendars! https://wildflower.cloud/links/ The end of covid is exactly what it sounds like. For the first time ever, we’re coming together to educate the public on a mass scale about everything that’s transpired over the past 3 years. And so much more. With 88 sessions, The End of Covid will cover everything from electron microscopy to masks. We’re going all the way back to the origins of the germ theory of disease, and touching on every so-called “pandemic” up to the present. Exposing the granular details of these concepts to the masses is the only way we can put an end to this fictional reality show once and for all. Finally, on June 20th, the show is over.  Book a call with me to learn more about ASEA Redox at https://wildflower.cloud/book If you are enjoying the podcast so far, please spread the word and share it with your family and friends (and strangers, haha). You can find ways to support the podcast at https://wildflower.cloud/support-my-work/. You can connect with me on Instagram (wildflower_on_tour) or on Telegram. Find the links to my social media on my website wildflower.cloud. Much love to you all!

    42 min

  6. 05/02/2023

    Episode 7 - Keith in Corbin, Kentucky | Music, Band Life, Community, Good Times in CA and Washington DC

    In this episode I share with you my conversation with my friend Keith Greene. Keith is the man behind the High Street Sounds music festival in Barbourville, Kentucky. He is a communications manager, a drummer, a DJ, a father, son and husband. Keith shared about his experiences living in Washington DC and San Francisco, and now here in Barbourville. Keith and I had fun reminiscing about 90s grunge music and band life. We also talked about raising kids and the joy of community and relationships. Our song of the week is "Black Hole Sun" by Soundgarden - Keith’s favorite song from his California days. You can search for it in Spotify or on your favorite music player. On YouTube it's at https://youtu.be/3mbBbFH9fAg. Check out the Journal page on my website for some photos from Keith's universe :) https://wildflower.cloud/category/journal/. Book a call with me to learn more about ASEA Redox at https://wildflower.cloud/book You can find the Kickstarter page for The Beatbox at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/beatboxdrums/the-beatbox?ref=8k7ewr If you are enjoying the podcast so far, please spread the word and share it with your family and friends (and strangers, haha). You can find ways to support the podcast at https://wildflower.cloud/support-my-work/. You can connect with me on Instagram (wildflower_on_tour) or on Telegram. Find the links to my social media on my website wildflower.cloud. Much love to you all!

    1h 45m

  7. 04/18/2023

    Episode 6 - Jen in Woollum, Kentucky | Dog Rescue, Animal Shelters, Life in KY, Taking the Hard Road

    In this episode, I chat with my friend and neighbor Jen. Jen has a big heart for dogs! She works at the animal shelter in Corbin, KY and has been very active and involved in the dog rescue efforts in this area. She shares many stories about helping dogs without a home, about her cross-country travels as a young child, her life as a young mother, and memories of her Grandma. We also talked about the socio-cultural differences between the northern and southern states, patience and kindness, taking the hard road, her and her husband's plans for their land here in KY, and much more! Later today, I'll be posting photos of Jen's home in the holler, as well as of the sweet dogs she's crossed paths with, at https://wildflower.cloud/category/journal/. Our song of the week is "Starting Over" by Chris Stapleton. You can search for it on Spotify or your favorite music player. On YouTube it's at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3svABDnmio If you are enjoying the podcast so far, please spread the word and share it with your family and friends (and strangers, haha). You can find ways to support the podcast at https://wildflower.cloud/support-my-work/. You can connect with me on Instagram (wildflower_on_tour and ancilla12) or Telegram. Find the links to my social media on my website wildflower.cloud. Much love to you all!

    2h 45m

  8. 04/11/2023

    Episode 5 - Maggie in Oneida, Kentucky | Community Supported Agriculture, Sustainable Farming, Rotational Grazing, Dung Beetles

    In this episode, I chat with my friend Maggie. She is a vegetable farmer at Old Homeplace Farm in Oneida, Kentucky. We talk about what she and her family grow at their farm, what a CSA is, as well as the joys and challenges of growing food for the community. She shares stories of her childhood growing up in a vegetable farm in Ohio and tales about dung beetles and snakes. We also touch on rotational grazing and silvopasture. You can find Maggie at https://www.oldhomeplacefarm.com/ and https://www.instagram.com/oldhomeplacefarm/. She delivers produce to the following counties: Clay, Laurel, Whitley, Leslie and Perry. Check out the Biggest Little Farm movie at https://www.biggestlittlefarmmovie.com/. I'll be posting photos of Maggie's farm later this evening at https://wildflower.cloud/category/journal/. Our song of the week is With A Little Help From My Friends by The Beatles. You can search for it on Spotify or your favorite music player. On YouTube, it's at https://youtu.be/0C58ttB2-Qg. If you are enjoying the podcast so far, please spread the word and share it with your family and friends (and strangers, haha). You can find ways to support the podcast at https://wildflower.cloud/support-my-work/. You can connect with me on Instagram (wildflower_on_tour and ancilla12) or Telegram. Find the links to my social media on my website wildflower.cloud. Much love to you all!

    1h 31m

  9. 04/03/2023

    Episode 4 - Chris in Woollum, Kentucky | Exploring the Wild, Hunting, Police Work, Moving to KY, Thriving After Near-Death Experiences

    If you like crazy stories, you're in for a treat! In this episode, I chat with my neighbor and friend, Chris. He's a great storyteller and he had many wild tales to share! Chris is a retired police chief, bowhunter and conservationist. He tells the story of how he and his wife ended up here in Kentucky, and the incredible stories of how he survived several aneurysms and three open-heart surgeries. He shares stories of his childhood exploring the wilderness, his early working years, his time in the army and police force and many more. Our song of the week is Resilient by Rising Appalachia. You can search for it on Spotify or your favorite music player. On YouTube, it's at https://youtu.be/tx17RvPMaQ8. We have a giveaway this week - I am giving away a copy of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain. Contact me via Instagram, Telegram or leave a message on Spotify if you'd like to participate. If you are enjoying the podcast so far, please spread the word and share it with your family and friends (and strangers, haha). You can find ways to support the podcast at https://wildflower.cloud/support-my-work/. You can connect with me on Instagram (wildflower_on_tour and ancilla12) or Telegram. Find the links to my social media on my website wildflower.cloud. Much love to you all!

    3h 51m

  10. 03/27/2023

    Episode 3 - Rabkah in Stanton, Kentucky | Forgiveness and Compassion

    In this episode, my friend Rabkah and I share stories about forgiveness and compassion. I laughed and cried several times as I was listening to this recording! I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. ---- The holistic practitioner Rabkah mentioned is Claire Bridges. She practices at Healthy Living in Montgomery, Texas - https://www.wellness.com/dir/6029121/holistic-care/tx/montgomery/claire-b-healthy-living Last week's song was "Imagine" by John Lennon, and this week it's "Look for the Good" by Jason Mraz. (I love this version of "Look for the Good": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPq2Vo3yWIk, but you can find both songs on Spotify or whichever music player you use). The Journal section of my website serves as a little companion to this podcast. It's at: https://wildflower.cloud/category/journal/ If you are enjoying the podcast so far, please spread the word and share it with your family and friends (and strangers, haha). You can find ways to support the podcast at https://wildflower.cloud/support-my-work/. You can connect with me on Instagram or Telegram. Find the links to my social media on my website wildflower.cloud. ---- I get my tea from https://www.hillfolktn.com/ Shoutout to my soul sister Colibri - check out her podcast with her partner B at https://www.youtube.com/@thebirdandthebpodcast. Also available on all other podcast platforms. It's called The Bird and The B. Love from the Fringe! Much love to you all!

    1h 29m
  11. Episode 2 - Shamay in Stanton, Kentucky | Moving to KY, Living in Central America, Sustainable Farming, Living God's Design

    03/21/2023

    Episode 2 - Shamay in Stanton, Kentucky | Moving to KY, Living in Central America, Sustainable Farming, Living God's Design

    In this episode, I sit down and chat with my friend Shamay who I met at the Frisco Farmers Market in Texas. He now lives in Stanton, Kentucky with his wife Rabkah. We talk about their move from TX to Kentucky, about their time living in Central America, the wisdom of the old ways, the times we are in now, and reflections and visions on where we're going as a society. ---- My song of the week is "Imagine" by John Lennon. I'd love for you to listen with me! You can learn more about me here: https://wildflower.cloud/about/, and about our move to Kentucky here: https://wildflower.cloud/2023/02/17/kentucky/ The Journal section of my website serves as a little companion to this podcast. It's at: https://wildflower.cloud/category/journal/ ---- If you are enjoying the podcast so far, please spread the word and share it with your family and friends (and strangers, haha). You can find ways to support the podcast at https://wildflower.cloud/support-my-work/. You can connect with me on Instagram or Telegram - find the links to my social media on my website wildflower.cloud. ---- I get my tea from https://www.hillfolktn.com/ Shoutout to my soul sister Colibri - check out her podcast with her partner B at https://www.youtube.com/@thebirdandthebpodcast. Also available on all other podcast platforms. It's called The Bird and The B. Love from the Fringe! Much love to you all!

    1h 21m

  12. 03/20/2023

    Episode 1 - Introductions

    Welcome to the first episode of The Harmony of Stories! On this episode I introduce myself and share what this podcast is about and my intentions for it. I mentioned an Appalachian herb store in Cumberland Gap, Kentucky. Haha! That was a mistake - I meant to say Tennessee. The shop is called Hillfolk and their website is https://www.hillfolktn.com/ You can find me on my website at wildflower.cloud, or on Instagram as wildflower_on_tour and ancilla12. On Telegram, my channel is at https://bit.ly/wildflower_on_tour. You can read more about me and my work/play at https://wildflower.cloud/about/ And read more about our place in Kentucky at https://wildflower.cloud/2023/02/17/kentucky/ I wish I could add songs to my podcast for free! That would be so much fun, right? Anyway. My song of the week is "Imagine" by John Lennon. Listen with me, if you care to :) You might say I'm a dreamer.... But I'm not the only one ;) Lots of love!

    33 min
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I love stories that come out of conversation because they hold so many things all at once – memories, emotions, lessons, new perspectives, comic relief and so much more. They have the power to move us, to open our hearts, to connect us, to heal us. Stories offer a window into another person’s universe, and I get to see what it’s like to experience life from their eyes. They are an invitation to celebrate what makes us unique and what makes us the same. Join me as I sit down to chat with the remarkable people I meet during my travels throughout the USA.

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    Wildflower on Tour
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