The Northern Traditions Podcast

Mariah Gannessa is the Founder of Four Visions Apothecary, an online store dedicated to the ethical distribution of plant allies. Mariah has studied and worked with plant medicines for over 10 years. She is also an artist, musician, and mother. In this conversation we discuss the importance of ethical usage of plant medicines, and how our usage of plant medicines in the "west" differs from the indigenous traditions which have been sharing these powerful plants with the world. 

The Podcast is returning with Jacob Toddson and a rotating selection of guest with topics ranging from paganism, shamanism, plant medicine, ancient religions, and everything in between! 

We return to our three topics: Ian is obsessed with red deer, Caleb is finding joy in the laughter of his children, and Jacob is navigating the pagan community in Scotland. 

Graphics provided by Valhyr: www.valhyr.com 

Today we invite Elin (@mooselady_) to discuss her research into Estonian archeology. Ever want to know why ancient people put "cup" shaped makers onto stones from Estonia, Sweden, and Scotland? Great! So did we! 

With our break behind us, The Folk Podcast is back with a new name, The Northern Traditions Podcast. Be sure to check out the podcast on YouTube to see our beautiful faces! 

We celebrate our 100th episode by answering community submitted questions. We also reflect on 2+ years of podcasting and the many topics and guests we've had along the way. 

With Ian and Jacob just coming back from Heilung, we decided to discuss how ritual practices continue to evolve and change. 

This is the full interview based on the latest video on The Wisdom of Odin Youtube channel. I am joined by Mirjam and Anthony as I ask them questions on Shamanism and how to practice it in our modern day. 

Spirit of Wolf Links: 

Mirjam @izih_deer_kam

Anthony @wolfpackhealer

Their Podcast @woedwolf.podcast 

With the upcoming shamanism video, many people have asked about mentorship within pagan practices today. So today Caleb and I, discuss the complicated nature of establishing new mentors in beliefs that used to rely so heavily on them. 

We have several topics to discuss today, including Estonian Paganism, Reputation and its importance, as well as gift giving. As always grab a warm or cold drink, and enjoy the conversation around various pagan subjects!