Lawn Sunshine? Sheri said what she said. In this episode, monthly podcast guest Sheri Kurdakul shares some surprising benefits of dandelion, a plant vilified by those who want a perfect green lawn (why?!?). Sheri and I both think it’s a magical plant that spreads happiness. Sheri once again starts us off with an awesome herbal poem. Enjoy! 

Episode links:

Find Sheri at Glitter Witch Gardens:  https://sherikurdakul.com/

Sheri’s post about dandelion:  https://sherikurdakul.com/dandelion/

Sheri’s company, Victims Voice:  https://victimsvoice.app/

April 30th Virtual Beltane Ceremony:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/online-beltane-ceremony/

Find all upcoming in-person and virtual events on my calendar:  https://debbiephilp.com/events/

Email newsletter sign-up:  https://zfrmz.com/hzEVTHbu9jMYw90M7vOy

The Shamanic Flow Circle Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722776598019767

Virtual Shamanic Reiki sessions:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-energy-sessions/

Original intro and background music by Blair Sutherland, used with permission.

Earth Day is coming and I had great plans to do a special episode for that. Then I got caught up in recording a presentation of the paper I am writing for one of my grad school classes. It is a good topic for Earth Day, though, so I’m sharing the audio as part of the episode, after a bit of history about Earth Day to set the stage. Be sure to check out the links below for the events I mention, especially if you live near me. Happy Earth Day!

 Episode links:

April 20th North Country Wild Care fundraiser in South Glens Falls, NY:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/birds-bikes-and-beers-fundraiser-for-north-country-wild-care/

April 21st UU service in Queensbury, NY:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/uu-service-love-letter-to-the-earth/

April 21st Mountain River Circle in Queensbury, NY:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/mountain-river-circle-at-uucgf-8/

Email newsletter sign-up:  https://zfrmz.com/hzEVTHbu9jMYw90M7vOy

The Shamanic Flow Circle Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722776598019767

Event calendar:  https://debbiephilp.com/events/

Virtual Shamanic Reiki sessions:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-energy-sessions/

Original intro and background music by Blair Sutherland, used with permission.

Jen and I were both buzzing during the solar eclipse. Listen as Jen shares more about her experience in the totality. Then Jen treats you to an awesome tarot spread you can use in the reemerging energy of spring.

Episode links:

April 30th Virtual Beltane Ceremony:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/online-beltane-ceremony/

Find all upcoming in-person and virtual events on my calendar:  https://debbiephilp.com/events/

Jen’s course, Tarot for Everyone, beginning May 8th:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tarot-for-everyone-tickets-880867106227?aff=oddtdtcreator

Jen VanBenschoten, Hot Mess Healing:  https://www.facebook.com/hotmesshealing

Jen’s new online shop, which has some beautifully wrapped labradorite pieces:  https://wisewoman.bigcartel.com/

Email newsletter sign-up:  https://zfrmz.com/hzEVTHbu9jMYw90M7vOy

The Shamanic Flow Circle Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722776598019767

Virtual Shamanic Reiki sessions:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-energy-sessions/

Original intro and background music by Blair Sutherland, used with permission.

Building on the sit spot practice in episode 117, I am sharing how I journal about nature. This includes recording what I observe and how I feel when I am out there. Have a listen and begin your own practice of journaling nature.

Episode links:

Email newsletter sign-up:  https://zfrmz.com/hzEVTHbu9jMYw90M7vOy

The Shamanic Flow Circle Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722776598019767

Event calendar:  https://debbiephilp.com/events/

Virtual Shamanic Reiki sessions:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-energy-sessions/

Original intro and background music by Blair Sutherland, used with permission.

In the northern hemisphere spring has sprung! I’m feeling into Ostara season’s energy of potential and sharing that and other Ostara things in this episode.
 

Episode links:

Ostara Season blog post: https://debbiephilp.com/blog/ostara-season-potential/

Upcoming virtual Shamanic Reiki trainings:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-reiki-training/

Email newsletter sign-up:  https://zfrmz.com/hzEVTHbu9jMYw90M7vOy

The Shamanic Flow Circle Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722776598019767

Event calendar:  https://debbiephilp.com/events/

Virtual Shamanic Reiki sessions:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-energy-sessions/

Original intro and background music by Blair Sutherland, used with permission.

Is it good to be a weed? Purple dead nettle thinks so and shows us how to be a weed that is a gentle garden companion. Regular guest Sheri Kurdakul shares about this early spring plant and how it benefits its ecosystem and you even though it is not native to North America. Of course Sheri starts us off with another of her awesome herbal poems. Enjoy the episode! 

Episode links:

Find Sheri at Glitter Witch Gardens:  https://sherikurdakul.com/

Sheri’s post about purple dead nettle:  https://sherikurdakul.com/purple-dead-nettle/

Sheri’s company, Victims Voice:  https://victimsvoice.app/

March 24th Mountain River Circle in Queensbury, NY:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/mountain-river-circle-at-uucgf-7/

Shamanic Reiki Master Practitioner virtual training beginning April 3rd:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/shamanic-reiki-master-practitioner-virtual-training/2024-04-03/

Email newsletter sign-up:  https://zfrmz.com/hzEVTHbu9jMYw90M7vOy

The Shamanic Flow Circle Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722776598019767

Virtual Shamanic Reiki sessions:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-energy-sessions/

Original intro and background music by Blair Sutherland, used with permission.

Photo in episode image by Wolfgang Hasselmann on Unsplash

Who are these healers I keep talking about? You, for one. In this episode I’ll share who I believe healers are (some may surprise you) and why their evolutionary work is so important in the world right now. Curious about how it feels to do energy work? I guide you through a simple, effective, one-breath technique to direct energy to other beings. Listen on, healer.

 
Episode links:

March 20th Virtual Ostara Ceremony:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/online-ostara-ceremony/

2024 Shamanic Reiki trainings:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-reiki-training/

Dana O’Driscoll’s book: Land Healing

Email newsletter sign-up:  https://zfrmz.com/hzEVTHbu9jMYw90M7vOy

The Shamanic Flow Circle Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722776598019767

Event calendar:  https://debbiephilp.com/events/

Virtual Shamanic Reiki sessions:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-energy-sessions/

Original intro and background music by Blair Sutherland, used with permission.   

Episode image photo by Christopher Campbell on Unsplash

I slipped a piece of labradorite into my pocket after Jen and I finished recording this episode to go along with the nice buzz I had from doing bee breath along with her. We both have been finding ways to work with struggle and Jen’s way of making space is through music. She shares ways you can chanting and singing into your spiritual practice even if you think, like I do, that you can’t sing.

Episode links:

March 20th Virtual Ostara Ceremony:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/online-ostara-ceremony/

2024 Shamanic Reiki trainings:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-reiki-training/

Find all upcoming in-person and virtual events on my calendar:  https://debbiephilp.com/events/

Jen VanBenschoten, Hot Mess Healing:  https://www.facebook.com/hotmesshealing

Jen’s new online shop, which has some beautifully wrapped labradorite pieces:  https://wisewoman.bigcartel.com/

Email newsletter sign-up:  https://zfrmz.com/hzEVTHbu9jMYw90M7vOy

The Shamanic Flow Circle Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722776598019767

Virtual Shamanic Reiki sessions:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-energy-sessions/

Original intro and background music by Blair Sutherland, used with permission.

Episode image by Content Pixie on Unsplash

I believe the world is best served when healers step up as leaders, but many of us who are drawn to the healing arts don’t feel safe speaking with the voice of a leader. I’ve been working on being courageous with my authentic expression of my bold, revolutionary ideas, with the help of my energetic shield. After I share some of my own challenges in stepping into leadership, I’ll guide you through a short energy practice so you can create or charge your own shield.

 Episode links:

March 20th Virtual Ostara Ceremony:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/online-ostara-ceremony/

Moonbow Metaphysical Expo:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/moonbow-metaphysical-spring-expo/2024-03-30/

2024 Shamanic Reiki trainings:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-reiki-training/

Email newsletter sign-up:  https://zfrmz.com/hzEVTHbu9jMYw90M7vOy

The Shamanic Flow Circle Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722776598019767

Event calendar:  https://debbiephilp.com/events/

Virtual Shamanic Reiki sessions:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-energy-sessions/

Original intro and background music by Blair Sutherland, used with permission.   

The last thing I expected to hear when Sheri Kurdakul, of Glitter Witch Gardens, shared about the eastern white pine was that it once caused a riot! You’ll hear about that plus the ecological, medicinal, and magical properties of this common but absolutely wonderful tree. Sheri starts us off with another of her herbal poems, which are always so good. Enjoy the episode! 

 
Episode links:

Find Sheri at Glitter Witch Gardens:  https://sherikurdakul.com/category/gardens/

Sheri’s post about eastern white pine:  https://sherikurdakul.com/eastern-white-pine/

Sheri’s company, Victims Voice:  https://victimsvoice.app/

February 25th Mountain River Circle in Queensbury, NY:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/mountain-river-circle-at-uucgf-6/

March 20th online Ostara Ceremony:  https://debbiephilp.com/event/online-ostara-ceremony/

Email newsletter sign-up:  https://zfrmz.com/hzEVTHbu9jMYw90M7vOy

The Shamanic Flow Circle Facebook group:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1722776598019767

Virtual Shamanic Reiki sessions:  https://debbiephilp.com/shamanic-energy-sessions/

Original intro and background music by Blair Sutherland, used with permission.

Episode image by Joshua Ralph on Unsplash