What of the Ground we are standing on?

Cara and Cat

Join Storytellers Cara & Cat as they explore our myriad connections to each other and the Earth, through story and reflection on culture and the divine. Enjoy this inspiring mix of storytelling, discussion and - of course - humour!

  1. APR 20

    Nature and story with Shane Ibbs

    Shane Ibbs is a modern day Oral Storyteller who first heard traditional stories as a child from his father and often repeated them to his siblings and eventually his own three children. In 1997 Shane went to Canada and while he was there, he was invited to meet with the indigenous Metis people and be part of their Ceremonies and a Story Healing Circle, an immense privilege. This experience not only rekindled Shane’s storytelling spark, it also provided a profound shift in his thinking as he began to use ‘Applied Storytelling’ as a Social Worker and then as a Counselling Therapist. Join us for this wonderful discussion with Shane as we look at how storytelling connects us to the natural world, and the world connects to story. He shares a couple of stories including the wonderful Thomas the Thatcher, one of Duncan Williamson’s passed on tales.  You can find out more about Shane’s work at https://www.shaneibbsstoryteller.com/ or on social media at https://www.instagram.com/ibbsshane/ and https://www.facebook.com/storytellershane.co.uk/ Please get in touch, we would love to hear your thoughts on anything story and the ground we are standing on. You can find further information about Catriona and her work at https://catrionablanke.de/. Cara Silversmith can be contacted through email at cara@onenatureeducation.com and at https://www.carasilversmith.com/  her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/

    1h 10m

  2. MAR 9

    Dubh A'Ghiuhais - What happens when you hate?

    Dubh A'Ghiuhais is a traditional Scottish Story, that Cara does not like. But today this story decided that it had to be told. What will you make of it? So many ways we could have taken this discussion, and everyone will have their own views. We would love to hear yours.  Medicine Hearth Stories, a circle starting 26 March at 6pm UK / 7pm CET. Email for details or find via https://catrionablanke.de/shop/  Please also get in touch about our other upcoming events we would love to have you there.  You can find further information about Cara Silversmith through email at cara@onenatureeducation.com and https://www.carasilversmith.com/  her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/ What Comes Next? https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-comes-next-equinox-energies-tickets-1984230950186?aff=oddtdtcreator   Catriona and her work can be found at https://catrionablanke.de/  or on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller  #storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore #beyou #everydaymagic #ecologyofperception #goddesses #storymedicine #femininefires #storymagic #biodiversityloss #biodiversity #wildlife #nature #naturestories

    54 min

  3. 12/18/2025

    The little Matchgirl

    The Little Matchgirl is a story that has followed both of us through life. It is a cold sad tale that somehow comforts us and teaches us more about our humanity. We hope you enjoy!   You can find further information about Cara Silversmith through email at cara@onenatureeducation.com at https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith and  https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories ; her website is https://www.carasilversmith.com/  and her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/ Catriona and her work can be found on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller  and here https://catrionablanke.de/   #storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore #beyou #everydaymagic #ecologyofperception #goddesses #storymedicine #femininefires #storymagic #biodiversityloss #biodiversity #wildlife #nature #naturestories

    1h 5m

  4. 04/30/2024

    Biodiversity and the Rowan Tree

    In the mountains perhaps you have noticed isolated trees that stand alone on rocky outcrops. Cara Silversmith shares her story of the Lonely Rowan Tree inspired by these amazing trees. We discuss biodiversity loss, and the role of storytelling in nature connection. We hope you enjoy and that it sparks discussion in your local habitats.  We would love you to subscribe to the podcast and please do share it with friends. If you are enjoying our discussions and would like to leave a review that would help to support our work. Much love Cara & Cat.  FEMININE FIRES: Our journey into Feminine Fires, stories of strong women and rekindling our own flames, started on the 24th of April 2024, and we would still be delighted to have you join us. https://femininefires.catrionablanke.de/ For further details and to sign up https://storymedicine.teachable.com/p/feminine-fires You can find further information about Cara Silversmith through email at cara@onenatureeducation.com at https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith and  https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories ; her website is https://www.carasilversmith.com/  and her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/ Catriona and her work can be found on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller  and here https://catrionablanke.de/  Her German language Story medicine podcast is at https://storymedicine.buzzsprout.com Here is the link to Cat's new blog: http://advocatadea.de/ #storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore #beyou #everydaymagic #ecologyofperception #goddesses #storymedicine #femininefires #storymagic #biodiversityloss #biodiversity #wildlife #nature #naturestories

    39 min

  5. 04/20/2024

    Feminine Fires of all kinds

    In this episode we talk about our imminent adventure, which is all about rekindling and nurturing our Feminine Fires. Cara tells her version of a widely known Scottish tale, and we feel into, what freedom means to each of us. *** We would love you to subscribe to the podcast and please do share it with friends. If you are enjoying our discussions and would like to leave a review that would help to support our work. Much love Cara & Cat.  FEMININE FIRES: Our Early Bird Offer ends April 21st, so make sure to snatch up your spot. The journey starts on the 24th of April 2024, and we are delighted to have you join us. https://femininefires.catrionablanke.de/ Here is the link to Cat's new blog: http://advocatadea.de/ You can find further information about Catriona and her work on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller  and here https://catrionablanke.de/  Her German language Story medicine podcast is at https://storymedicine.buzzsprout.com Cara's fb pages are https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith and  https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories ; her website is https://www.carasilversmith.com/  and her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/ #storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore #beyou #everydaymagic #ecologyofperception #goddesses #storymedicine #femininefires #storymagic

    37 min

  6. 02/08/2024

    Greed or: An unexpected episode

    Join us in this episode from mid-January as we allow for things to emerge. As we were recording, the ground we're standing on became tangible, which led to Cat's telling of the story of Erysichthon and Goddess Demeter. We discuss greed as a trauma response, and what it is doing to us as a collective and as individuals. *** We would love you to subscribe to the podcast and please do share it with friends. If you are enjoying our discussions and would like to leave a review that would help to support our work. Much love Cara & Cat.  Here is the link to Cat's German version of the story: https://catriona.net/produkt/goddess-teil-9-demeter-oder-das-ende-des-erysichthon/ You can find further information about Catriona and her work on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller  and here https://catrionablanke.de/  Her new German language Story medicine podcast is at https://storymedicine.buzzsprout.com Cara's fb pages are https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith and  https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories ; her website is https://www.carasilversmith.com/  and her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/ #storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore #beyou #everydaymagic #ecologyofperception

    51 min

  7. 01/18/2024

    Stillness and solstice musings

    This episode was recorded just before the winter solstice, and took a while to come out. Winter is a time to be still, to go within, and to trust the process. Cara shares the tale Where Dreams come from and we discuss being still as well as Solstice traditions.  We would love you to subscribe to the podcast and please do share it with friends. If you are enjoying our discussions and would like to leave a review that would help to support our work. Much love Cara & Cat.  Here is also the link to the interview in Emergence magazine that Cara mentioned https://emergencemagazine.org/interview/the-ecology-of-perception/ You can find further information about Catriona and her work on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller and here https://catrionablanke.de/ Her new German language Story medicine podcast is at https://storymedicine.buzzsprout.com Cara's fb pages are https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith and  https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories her website is https://www.carasilversmith.com/ and her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/ #storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore #beyou #everydaymagic #ecologyofperception

    49 min

  8. 12/05/2023

    Inner Fires

    We are lit up by our Inner Fires, the things that bring us joy.  These fires act as beacons for other to let their light shine. Join Cat and Cara for a mix of discussion and storytelling.  We would love you to come to our Solstice Event on 14 Dec 2023 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/seasonal-solstice-stories-tickets-765394444387?aff=oddtdtcreator We would love you to subscribe to the podcast and please do share it with friends. If you are enjoying our discussions and would like to leave a review that would help to support our work. Much love Cara & Cat.  You can find further information about Catriona and her work on fb https://www.facebook.com/Catrionablankestoryteller and here https://catrionablanke.de/ Her new German language Story medicine podcast is at https://storymedicine.buzzsprout.com Cara's fb pages are https://www.facebook.com/carasilversmith and  https://www.facebook.com/onenaturestories her website is https://www.carasilversmith.com/ and her environmental education website https://www.onenatureeducation.com/ #storytelling #MythsandLegends #storiesofidentity #storiesfortheenvironment #whatoftheground #whatofthegroundwearestandingon #storiesofhope #folklore

    53 min
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Join Storytellers Cara & Cat as they explore our myriad connections to each other and the Earth, through story and reflection on culture and the divine. Enjoy this inspiring mix of storytelling, discussion and - of course - humour!

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