Storytelling Magic & Medicine

Episode thirteen arrives with First Quarter Moon and Tara briefly discusses what energy is at play this cycle. Shannon introduces this week’s storyteller, Jan Erickson, from Cozumel who shares a deeply personal story about her miracle. Shannon and Tara ask questions and offer the Pro and Grow they each have for Jan’s story. LINKS: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/storytellingmagicandmedicine JAN ERICKSON: https://www.facebook.com/jan.erickson.5245 and [email protected] ADDICTIONS RESOURCES: Canada: https://www.ccsa.ca/finding-quality-addiction-care-canada-drug-and-alcohol-treatment-guide and https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help/get-help-problematic-substance-use.html US: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/ NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: https://www.addictioncenter.com/treatment/12-step-programs/narcotics-anonymous/ INTERNATIONAL: https://www.dianova.org/international-center-for-the-treatment-of-addictions/  FOR THOSE WITH AN ADDICT IN THEIR LIFE:  https://al-anon.org/  https://www.farcanada.org/resources/  https://www.drugrehab.com/support/

Episode Twelve airs on New Moon and Tara covers what elements are at play during this moon phase.  Shannon introduces Jennifer Ehrmantraut who shares the moment she realized she needed to redefine what success looked like for her.  Shannon and Tara ask questions about the experience and then share their Pro and Grow for the story. Shannon offers an invitation for listeners to engage in the discussion on the Facebook Page. Tara makes a recommendation for the listeners to examine something for themselves during her Grow. LINKS: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/storytellingmagicandmedicine EMAIL: [email protected]  JENNIFER EHRMANTRAUT: https://www.intentionalyou.ca/ HER TEDTALK: https://youtu.be/YSGPHm_xpOI THE PODCAST EPISODE JEN WAS LISTENING TO: https://thekickasslife.com/podcasts/003-marci-shimoff/ THE BOOK: https://www.audreyniffenegger.com/published-books/2015/4/22/the-time-travelers-wife-2005

Episode Eleven falls on the Full Moon and Tara explains what this moon brings about.  Shannon introduces Coralee Kirby who shares a part of her world travelling journey and the powerful discovery she made.  Shannon and Tara ask questions about the experience and then share their Pro and Grow for the story. Shannon offers an invitation for listeners to engage in the discussion on the Facebook Page. Tara recommends a song to listen to and Shannon invites listeners to “Find Your Wild” with one of Vintage Gypsy’s workshops. LINKS: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/storytellingmagicandmedicine EMAIL: [email protected]  FERAL ROOTS by The Rival Sons: https://youtu.be/DHScCrBrK7M Find Your Wild: https://www.thevintagegypsy.ca/21daystofindyourwild

Episode ten falls on the New Moon and Tara explains what things to focus on during this cycle. Shannon introduces Krista Nestoruk who shares her story about discovering that there is more out there and becoming a Seeker.  Shannon and Tara ask questions about the experience and then share their Pro and Grow for the story. Shannon offers an invitation for listeners to engage in the discussion on the Facebook Page and Tara recommends exploring Reiki. LINKS: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/storytellingmagicandmedicine EMAIL: [email protected]  REIKI: https://reiki.ca/, https://iarp.org/, https://www.reiki.org/ KRISTA NESTORUK: https://www.facebook.com/SeekerswithKrista/ www.22s.com/023fjp 

Episode nine falls on the Last Quarter Moon and Tara explains what things to focus on during this cycle. Shannon introduces Jennifer Grundner who shares her story about a difficult time that was the catalyst for a major shift in her life.  Shannon and Tara ask questions about the experience and then share their Pro and Grow for the story. Shannon offers an invitation for listeners to engage in the discussion on the Facebook Page and Tara recommends some links for Holistic Health and Grief. LINKS: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/storytellingmagicandmedicine EMAIL: [email protected] HOLISTIC HEALTH:  https://www.nhpcanada.org/for-the-public/holistic-health-guide/  https://ahha.org/ https://www.holistichealth.com/  MENTAL HEALTH: https://cmha.ca/documents/grieving https://www.counseling.org/knowledge-center/mental-health-resources/grief-and-loss-resources JENNIFER GRUNDNER: https://www.jennifergrundner.com/ https://www.facebook.com/jennifergrundnerphotography/ https://www.instagram.com/the_wisdom_within_/ https://www.instagram.com/jennifergrundnerphotography/ https://www.instagram.com/woodlands_wanderlust/

Episode eight falls on the First Quarter Moon and Tara explains what things to focus on during this cycle. Shannon introduces Jerianne Hillestad who shares her story about learning to raise very young children with severe allergies. Shannon and Tara ask questions about the experience and then share their thoughts. Shannon offers an invitation for

listeners to engage in the discussion on the Facebook Page and Tara recommends some resources for moms who have children with severe allergies and a link for those who don’t know what it’s like to worry about allergies.  LINKS: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/storytellingmagicandmedicine MOCHA - https://mochallergies.org/ https://theallergymom.com/ http://smarttereachday.com/what-parents-of-kids-with-allergies-wish-you-knew-but-are-afraid-to-tell-you/ EMAIL: [email protected]

Episode seven falls on the New Moon and Tara explains what things to focus on during this cycle. Shannon introduces Wendy Allen who picked up and moved to another country. Shannon and Tara ask questions about the journey to her new home.  Shannon offers an invitation for listeners to engage in the discussion on the Facebook Page and Tara recommends some sources for learning. LINKS: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/storytellingmagicandmedicine SUSTAINABLE LIVING: ECOHUB: https://theecohub.ca/about-us/ ALTERNATIVE JOURNAL: https://www.alternativesjournal.ca/sustainable-living  GOODWORK JOBS: https://www.goodwork.ca/ MARIE KONDO: https://konmari.com/ DUOLINGO: https://www.duolingo.com/ WENDY JEAN HOLISTICS: https://www.wendyjeanholistics.com/ EMAIL: [email protected]

Episode six falls on the Last Quarter Moon and Tara explains what things to focus on during this cycle. Shannon introduces a storyteller who is very dear to her, her daughter, Tesla Dembicki, who shares a dark and scary part of her past. An emotional discussion follows as Shannon and Tara ask Tesla questions about her experience. Shannon offers an invitation for listeners to engage in the discussion on the Facebook Page and Tara recommends some supportive resources. LINKS: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/storytellingmagicandmedicine ADDICTIONS RESOURCES: Canada: https://www.ccsa.ca/finding-quality-addiction-care-canada-drug-and-alcohol-treatment-guide and https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help/get-help-problematic-substance-use.html US: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/ NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS: https://www.addictioncenter.com/treatment/12-step-programs/narcotics-anonymous/ INTERNATIONAL: https://www.dianova.org/international-center-for-the-treatment-of-addictions/  FOR THOSE WITH AN ADDICT IN THEIR LIFE:  https://al-anon.org/  https://www.farcanada.org/resources/  https://www.drugrehab.com/support/ WOMEN’S SHELTERS: CANADA: https://www.sheltersafe.ca/  USA: https://www.domesticshelters.org/help#?page=1  GLOBAL: https://www.gnws.org/ EMAIL: [email protected]

Episode five falls on the Full Strawberry Moon and Tara explains what things to focus on during this cycle. Shannon introduces Jacqueline Neusch who is this week’s storyteller. Jacqueline shares a story about the teachings she’s been receiving and how they provoke her to examine her values. Shannon and Tara ask Jacqueline questions about the experience and offer their Pro (What they really enjoyed about her story) and a Grow (The Magic and Medicine they each are taking away from the story). Shannon invites listeners to share their thoughts and Tara offers a Strawberry Meditation and a Movie Recommendation. LINKS: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/storytellingmagicandmedicine Caviar: https://www.ift.org/news-and-publications/food-technology-magazine/issues/2020/february/columns/how-caviar-is-processed Juicing: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/expert-answers/juicing/faq-20058020#:~:text=Juicing%20extracts%20the%20juice%20from,is%20lost%20during%20most%20juicing.  Essential Oils: https://www.ecowatch.com/environmental-impact-essential-oils-2465879288.html  Poisonous Seeds and Plants: https://modernfarmer.com/2015/08/secretly-poisonous-plants/ Ahimsa: https://www.yogajournal.com/lifestyle/ahimsa-mean-cant-eat-meat  Women’s Fertility: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/getting-pregnant/in-depth/female-fertility/art-20045887  Living Sky Rehabilitation: https://livingskywildliferehabilitation.org/ Vibe H20: https://www.vitajuwel.ca/ MORE ABOUT SHANNON: https://www.thevintagegypsy.ca MORE ABOUT TARA: https://www.mcdermottimages.ca PODCAST: https://storytellingmagicandmedicine.buzzsprout.com/ Email: [email protected]

Episode four falls on the First Quarter Moon and Tara explains what things to focus on during this cycle. Shannon introduces Heather Irene who is this week’s storyteller. Heather shares a story about facing a deep fear she has lived with for most of her life. Shannon and Tara ask Heather questions about the experience and offer their Pro (What they really enjoyed about Heather’s story) and a Grow (The Magic and Medicine they each are taking away from the story). Shannon invites listeners to share their fears on their Facebook Page and Tara shares an article and a Ted Talk.  LINKS: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/storytellingmagicandmedicine 10 Female Leaders Article: https://www.google.com/amp/s/darlingmagazine.org/10-female-leaders-share-biggest-fears-overcame/amp/ Michelle Poler Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/2dbNRGiqaaM THE DROP ZONE: https://www.thedropzone.ca/?fbclid=IwAR0aMCXhuoavtWgUD1BbHtLbq0IEUCsrPvpI9HUK9vdnSMSPxDxynUO2Aoc SUPPORT FOR ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIPS:  https://endingviolencecanada.org/getting-help/ , https://www.thehotline.org/is-this-abuse/, and https://www.helpguide.org/articles/abuse/domestic-violence-and-abuse.htm MORE ABOUT SHANNON: https://www.thevintagegypsy.ca MORE ABOUT TARA: https://www.mcdermottimages.ca PODCAST: https://storytellingmagicandmedicine.buzzsprout.com/ PODCAST EMAIL: [email protected]