FoxFire Podcast: Shamanism, Safe Practice& Culture

FoxFire Foundation

Welcome to the FoxFire Podcast brought to you by the FoxFire Foundation in Berlin, Germany. Join us as we explore the wild and unregulated field of contemporary shamanism, whether you’ve been on the way for decades or are just curious and want to know more. We’ll help you figure out how to maneuver shamanic retreats, trainings, ceremonies, and rituals while staying safe and answer your questions about the emerging culture around this new field of work. Between us, we have 60 years of experience in practicing, studying, and researching both contemporary and traditional shamanism.

Episodes

  1. 11/22/2024

    Mid-season Update

    We're back with some news and updates!

    Mid-season Update

  2. 05/19/2024

    Episode 5: Safety: Shamanism enters the West

    In this episode, we talk about Alexander’s work as a practitioner and researcher in shamanism and especially about safety, which is the main focus of his research. We will also talk about what you can do to stay safe in rituals, ceremonies, healing sessions and other shamanic work.

    Episode 5: Safety: Shamanism enters the West

  3. 03/17/2024

    Episode 4: Shamanism: Paths & Practices

    In this episode, we talked about shamanic practices. What they are, why we do them, and what the responsibilities are of sharing them. Also, when is the best time to start, and when is it better to not begin. Plus, some common mistakes that are easy to make when you start.

    Episode 4: Shamanism: Paths & Practices

  4. 02/23/2024

    Episode 3: Shamanism and the people who practice it

    In this episode, Annika and Alexander discuss who practices shamanism today in the West and why they might go on this path.

    Episode 3: Shamanism and the people who practice it

  5. 01/15/2024

    Episode 2: The First Button

    In this episode Annika and Alexander discuss starting your shamanic work well, the shamanic worldview, relationships and connection, and trance.

    Episode 2: The First Button

  6. 01/10/2024

    Bonus Episode: A Conversation with Alexander Alich

    Alexander was recently interviewed by the journalist Rebecca Rosman and we’d like to bring you their conversation as a bonus episode. The interview begins with Alexander and Rebecca talking about the newest census results in the UK where Shamanism emerged as the fastest-growing ‘religion’ in England and Wales. We hope you enjoy it! A big thank you to Rebecca Rosman for this wonderful conversation and for letting us use the raw recording.

    Bonus Episode: A Conversation with Alexander Alich

  7. 12/28/2023

    Episode 1: Origin Stories

    In this first episode, Annika and Alexander introduce themselves and share a little about how they came to the field of shamanism. Also, they preview what they will cover in season one.

    Episode 1: Origin Stories

  8. 11/27/2023

    Holiday Trailer: Season 1

    Just a little holiday silliness - for your ears!

    Holiday Trailer: Season 1

  9. 11/13/2023

    Trailer: Season 1

    Season One Trailer of the FoxFire Podcast

    Trailer: Season 1
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Welcome to the FoxFire Podcast brought to you by the FoxFire Foundation in Berlin, Germany. Join us as we explore the wild and unregulated field of contemporary shamanism, whether you’ve been on the way for decades or are just curious and want to know more. We’ll help you figure out how to maneuver shamanic retreats, trainings, ceremonies, and rituals while staying safe and answer your questions about the emerging culture around this new field of work. Between us, we have 60 years of experience in practicing, studying, and researching both contemporary and traditional shamanism.

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