The "Calling the Quarters" Podcast

Author Bio:
I'm Diana Helmuth (pronounced "hell - myth")
I am a nonfiction author, freelance writer, Silicon Valley startup veteran, hiker, producer and cupcake baker. I'm a pretty bad gardener, but I try to do that, too.

My writing usually (but not always) centers on travel, nature, and millennial philosophical trends. I try to keep things funny. I also cry a lot.

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My first book How to Suffer Outside: A Beginner's Guide to Hiking and Backpacking  (Mountaineers Press) won the National Outdoor Book Award for Best Instructional. My second book, The Witching Year: A Memoir of Earnest Fumbling Through Modern Witchcraft (Simon Element), was featured on All Things Considered , reviewed in The New York Times, and nominated for the 2023 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Memoir & Autobiography. I was NPR's "Main Character of the Day" on November 1, 2023.

In addition to my nonfiction, I have interviewed 150+ subject matter experts for Abrams' Books famous Fifty Places travel series, and regularly contribute to the pop culture blog Pajiba. I occasionally write and test backpacking gear for Outdoor Life magazine.
Like most writers, writing is not all I do. In the San Francisco Bay Area, I have helped numerous startups with operational growth and thoughtful creation of first products. My business experience is here. 
I am a producer on Da7e and Neil's Pop Culture Adventure  (where we're currently re-watching Twin Peaks). Before that, I produced The Storm: A Lost Rewatch Podcast headed by Joanna Robinson (The Ringer), Neil Miller (One Perfect Shot) and Dave Gonzales (Thrillist), and saw it exceed 4 million downloads.

I studied Cultural Anthropology at UC Berkeley and the American University in Cairo under multiple scholarships. 
I have an obsession with empathy. You may have seen me dance.
I am on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram, but we're having more fun on TikTok. 

 The Witching Year: A Memoir of Earnest Fumbling Through Modern Witchcraft: https://www.amazon.com/Witching-Year-Earnest-Fumbling-Witchcraft-ebook/dp/B0BTZ9KRC6

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Host Dean Jones is a Librarian, Cookbook Reviewer, and writer. Originally from San Diego and having lived his teen years in the Pacific Northwest, Dean has lived for over 30 years in the wonderful but barely affordable San Francisco Bay Area. Dean has been published in “Amoral Beatitudes Magazine” and writes on Medium for “One Table One World,” “The Cookbook for All,” “An Idea,” and “Authors what are you reading.” Contact Dean at [email protected] You can listen to my other podcast using the following link https://linktr.ee/thewellseasonedlibrarian

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Kelley Harrell is an animist, author, deathwalker, and death doula held by Tuscarora, Woccon, and Sissipihaw land. For the last 25+ years, through Soul Intent Arts she’s helped others ethically build thriving spiritual paths. Her work is Nature-based, and centers soul tending through the Elder Futhark runes, animism, ancestral tending, and deathwork. She hosts the podcast, What in the Wyrd, and also writes The Weekly Rune as a celebration of the Elder Futhark in season. Work with her in the Runes for Change community or in her longterm soul tending training, The Spirited Path.

Soul Intent Arts: https://www.soulintentarts.com/

From Elder to Ancestor: https://www.amazon.com/Elder-Ancestor-Nature-Kinship-Seasons/dp/1644116626

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Host Dean Jones is a Librarian, Cookbook Reviewer, and writer. Originally from San Diego and having lived his teen years in the Pacific Northwest, Dean has lived for over 30 years in the wonderful but barely affordable San Francisco Bay Area. Dean has been published in “Amoral Beatitudes Magazine” and writes on Medium for “One Table One World,” “The Cookbook for All,” “An Idea,” and “Authors what are you reading.” Contact Dean at [email protected] You can listen to my other podcast using the following link https://linktr.ee/thewellseasonedlibrarian

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Bio: Jennifer Ball

"Based on the Wirral, England (UK), Jennifer is currently completing the final year of her PhD at Bangor University, Wales (UK), researching into the LGBTQ+ community within Paganism. More specifically, she is looking into the affects of heteronormative and cisnormative themes that can be prevalent across many different Pagan denominations. A research project that has also featured within the Wild Hunt community notes.

Jennifer began her studies on Paganism after writing her undergraduate dissertation on the changes of witch iconography in recent histories. As this discussion bled into the reclamation of the term “witch” within the Wiccan, Witchcraft and Goddess communities, this ignited a passion within her to continue to research Paganism both academically and personally.

She later completed a Research Masters (MRes) that she broke down into three interesting topics. These discussions were entitled: “Commodified Witchcraft: The influence of the 1990s “media witch craze” on Wicca as a religion today.”, “The revival of nature-based religions: An investigation into the ancient roots of contemporary Druidry.”, and ““Paganism is fast-developing as the new religion of the twenty-first century”: An investigation into the rapid growth of Paganism in contemporary western society.”

She has spoken publicly on these various topics, most notably for the Museum of Witchcraft and Magic (Boscastle, England, UK) at their equinox colloquium in 2019, and most recently in Universität Luzerne Switzerland at their Structuring Diversity, Structuring Religion conference in 2023."

Jennifer Ball (@aphd_journey)

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Host Dean Jones is a Librarian, Cookbook Reviewer, and writer. Originally from San Diego and having lived his teen years in the Pacific Northwest, Dean has lived for over 30 years in the wonderful but barely affordable San Francisco Bay Area. Dean has been published in “Amoral Beatitudes Magazine” and writes on Medium for “One Table One World,” “The Cookbook for All,” “An Idea,” and “Authors what are you reading.” Contact Dean at [email protected] You can listen to my other podcast using the following link https://linktr.ee/thewellseasonedlibrarian

Calling the Quarters Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/callingthequarterspodcast/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

To contact our podcast, email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Bio: Rachel is the bestselling author of Lupa and Wolf, as well as the creatrix of Wolf Woman Rising, a wisdom school where she empowers you to embody wisdom, reclaim your wild and create a life lived on purpose. Through online community, courses and training, as well as in-person retreats she initiates students in embodied mythology, nature alchemy & divine connection.Her desire has always been to create a bridge between history and spirituality, mythology and well-being, transmuting mythology into embodied wisdom, so that it becomes a tool of healing, empowerment and awakening for men and women.
Rachel read History with Religious Studies at University and then went on to complete post-graduate qualifications in History and Heritage Management. She has also worked in the heritage sector for over a decade, primarily working with children and interpretation and she can claim to have worked in 5 different castles!
Running parallel to her love of history she is a sacred dance teacher, storyteller, priestess and empowerment and flower essence coach.
Rachel is also the founder and principal teacher of Under the Dancing Tree School of Sacred Dance and Healing. She teaches sacred dances including Belly Dance, Polynesian dance, movement meditation and archetypal dance.
Using her own journey and over 17 years’ experience of teaching and training she infuses spirituality into her dance and teachings. She does so to impassion, empower, and inspire students to deeply understand the meaning of knowledge embodied and to explore dance as a powerful means to express emotion, facilitate spiritual healing, and to fully embrace a life lived on-purpose.

Rachel Roberts Website: https://wolfwomanrising.com/

Books-Lupa https://www.amazon.com/Pagan-Portals-She-Wolf-Mother-Destiny-ebook/dp/B0CLRR332C/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2N2H12USU2DS&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.VJdyijpnRX2OrhAzC1czA8Nh5LnahL7xbpv0q4UD2tfGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.zEsWStVo2qD710ASu7i7eco8mIaEWxjpUtn2SgylG4Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=rachel+roberts+lupa&qid=1715144005&sprefix=rachel+roberts+lupa%2Caps%2C157&sr=8-1

Books-Wolf https://www.amazon.com/Wolf-Courageous-Empowered-Inspirational-Embodying/dp/1803415339/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=d15Ae&content-id=amzn1.sym.cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_p=cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_r=140-7028349-0135922&pd_rd_wg=2ABby&pd_rd_r=032c6af4-a45a-4758-9663-b677f8b0872d&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk

School: https://www.underthedancingtree.co.uk/

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Host Dean Jones is a Librarian, Cookbook Reviewer, and writer. Originally from San Diego and having lived his teen years in the Pacific Northwest, Dean has lived for over 30 years in the wonderful but barely affordable San Francisco Bay Area. Dean has been published in “Amoral Beatitudes Magazine” and writes on Medium for “One Table One World,” “The Cookbook for All,” “An Idea,” and “Authors what are you reading.” Contact Dean at [email protected] You can listen to my other podcast using the following link https://linktr.ee/thewellseasonedlibrarian

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Bio: Irisanya Moon (she/they) is an author, witch, international teacher, poet, and Reclaiming initiate who has practiced magick for 20+ years. She has taught in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia, bringing her blend of grounded, graceful, and radically authentic facilitation to inspire transformation and liberation at the personal and collective levels.
She has written a number of books:

Plus she has written essays, articles, poems, and blogs for Witches & Pagans, Pagan Dawn, Coreopsis Journal, Moon Books, Revelore Press, Llewellyn, Epona Muse Publishing, and more.
In 2023, they self-published a book of poetry, "wrecked: the insistence of grief."
Irisanya cultivates spaces of self-care/devotion, divine relationship (whatever that means to you), and community service as part of her heart magick and activism.

BOOK LINKSYou can find/buy my books on:Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.BookshopCollective InkMy Website 

RECENT BOOKS - pdfs attachedPagan Portals: The Norns, Weavers of Fate & Magick, September 2023Earth Spirit: Gaia, Saving Her, Saving Ourselves, December 2023

LINKS

www.irisanyamoon.com

https://www.instagram.com/irisanya.moon/
https://www.facebook.com/irisanyamoon
https://www.tiktok.com/@irisanya.moon

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Host Dean Jones is a Librarian, Cookbook Reviewer, and writer. Originally from San Diego and having lived his teen years in the Pacific Northwest, Dean has lived for over 20 years in the wonderful but barely affordable San Francisco Bay Area. Dean has been published in “Amoral Beatitudes Magazine” and writes on Medium for “One Table One World,” “The Cookbook for All,” “An Idea,” and “Authors what are you reading.” Contact Dean at [email protected] You can listen to my other podcast using the following link https://linktr.ee/thewellseasonedlibrarian

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Lasara Firefox Allen, MSW, (they/them/Mx) is a writer, Witch, nonprofit executive director, and coach. Lasara currently resides in Oakland, with/in the ancestral and contemporary lands of the Ohlone people. Lasara is a peer and social work practitioner who works from a trauma-responsive, intersectional, and anti-oppression-focused feminist framework. They are a co-conspirator for our collective liberation. Find out more at www.linktr.ee/lasarafirefoxallen, or follow at: tiktok.com/lasarafirefoxallen, instagram.com/lasara_firefox_allen, or facebook.com/lasara.firefox.allen.

Jailbreaking the Goddess: https://www.amazon.com/Jailbreaking-Goddess-Revisioning-Feminist-Spirituality/dp/0738747971

Sexy Witch: https://www.amazon.com/Sexy-Witch-LaSara-FireFox/dp/073870752X

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Host Dean Jones is a Librarian, Cookbook Reviewer, and writer. Originally from San Diego and having lived his teen years in the Pacific Northwest, Dean has lived for over 20 years in the wonderful but barely affordable San Francisco Bay Area. Dean has been published in “Amoral Beatitudes Magazine” and writes on Medium for “One Table One World,” “The Cookbook for All,” “An Idea,” and “Authors what are you reading.” Contact Dean at [email protected] You can listen to my other podcast using the following link https://linktr.ee/thewellseasonedlibrarian

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Calling the Quarters Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/callingthequart⁠⁠⁠⁠

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To contact our podcast, email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠

Theme Music is by ⁠⁠⁠⁠Lexin_Music⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠

We went to thank Llewllyn Worldwide for help in finding guests for the program. ⁠⁠⁠https://www.llewellyn.com/⁠⁠⁠

Britt Sandkulla-Sinclair, Golden Thread Alchemy

Britt is a practicing witch, death doula, astrologer, and writer. She finds meaning and purpose in guiding

others through life's big transitions.

As a death doula, Britt provides emotional, spiritual, and practical support to those nearing the end of

life and their loved ones. She helps plan personalized end-of-life rituals, legacy projects, and final

arrangements.

Britt uses her knowledge of astrology to help clients better understand themselves and navigate

challenges. By interpreting the positions of the planets at the moment of birth, she provides insights into

personality, relationships, and timing in her clients' lives.

In her community work, Britt holds monthly women's circles aligned with the new moon. These

gatherings aim to connect women with their intuition and inner wisdom as well as one another. She also

facilitates grief circles to help people process loss in a supportive atmosphere.

Above all, Britt is dedicated to growth and healing on both a personal and collective level. She lives with

her husband and three sons in the Bay Area and cherishes the chaos and love of family life. Britt feels

honored to walk with others through life's journey and share the magic she sees in the world. You can

find her on Substack where she shares insights on astrology and witchcraft, living life and walking

through grief as well as her website www.goldenthreadalchemy.com

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Host Dean Jones is a Librarian, Cookbook Reviewer, and writer. Originally from San Diego and having lived his teen years in the Pacific Northwest, Dean has lived for over 20 years in the wonderful but barely affordable San Francisco Bay Area. Dean has been published in “Amoral Beatitudes Magazine” and writes on Medium for “One Table One World,” “The Cookbook for All,” “An Idea,” and “Authors what are you reading.” Contact Dean at [email protected] You can listen to my other podcast using the following link https://linktr.ee/thewellseasonedlibrarian

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Calling the Quarters Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/callingthequart⁠⁠⁠

Calling the Quarters Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/callingthequarterspodcast/⁠⁠⁠

To contact our podcast, email us at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠

Theme Music is by ⁠⁠⁠Lexin_Music⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠

We went to thank Llewllyn Worldwide for help in finding guests for the program. ⁠⁠https://www.llewellyn.com/⁠⁠

Prudence Priest, who is a High Priestess of Amaranth Energies since 1971, and is a prominent figure in the Pagan community. With over five decades of experience, she has held various leadership roles within organizations like Freya's Folk, the American Vinland Association, and the Covenant of the Goddess.

A champion for Heathen and Feminist causes, Prudence actively advocates for inclusivity and social justice within Paganism. Her dedication extends beyond activism, as she also translates sacred texts and creates artistic expressions through watercolor painting.

Currently residing in California, Prudence continues to inspire and guide others on their Pagan journeys. You can learn more about her experiences and travels through her blog, Prudent Travels: prudenttravels.blogspot.com.

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Host Dean Jones is a Librarian, Cookbook Reviewer, and writer. Originally from San Diego and having lived his teen years in the Pacific Northwest, Dean has lived for over 20 years in the wonderful but barely affordable San Francisco Bay Area. Dean has been published in “Amoral Beatitudes Magazine” and writes on Medium for “One Table One World,” “The Cookbook for All,” “An Idea,” and “Authors what are you reading.” Contact Dean at [email protected] You can listen to my other podcast using the following link https://linktr.ee/thewellseasonedlibrarian

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Calling the Quarters Twitter: ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/callingthequart⁠⁠

Calling the Quarters Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/callingthequarterspodcast/⁠⁠

To contact our podcast, email us at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠

Theme Music is by ⁠⁠Lexin_Music⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠

We went to thank Llewllyn Worldwide for help in finding guests for the program. ⁠https://www.llewellyn.com/⁠

Hailing from San Francisco in 1970, my life has been a journey up and down the West Coast, from the Alaskan expanse to the vibrant Bay Area. My heritage is a blend of Scottish and Irish roots.

Currently, I'm immersed in the world of academia, pursuing a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy with the ultimate goal of joining the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). My passion lies in helping others navigate the complexities of human connection.

On a personal note, I'm incredibly proud of my amazing child, who's currently thriving in junior college. When I'm not engaged in studies or cheering on my child, I enjoy collecting vintage cookbooks, intriguing ironwork, and unique bones.

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Bio:

Bio: Laurel Woodward has been a witch for 20 years and is also a tarot reader. She has written for magazines and e-zines on the subjects of healthy living, organic gardening, sustainable living, and the magic of tapping creative energy in Witchery), Her books are Backyard Garden Witchery and Kitchen Witchery.

Website: http://laurelwoodward.com/

Books: Kitchen Witchery: https://www.amazon.com/Kitchen-Witchery-Unlocking-Everyday-Ingredients/dp/0738767840

Books: Backyard Garden Witchery: https://www.amazon.com/Backyard-Garden-Witchery-Creating-Magickal-ebook/dp/B09GMHD5H2?ref_=ast_author_dp

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