Ignite Your Wild

Joined by Alexis Burnett an herbalist, farmer and nature connection mentor to discuss regenerative cannabis growing and share his incredible 'Home Growers' course.

Hey friends,

Paula and I get together and each share a personal short story. I hope this episode inspires connection within, to each other and this wild world we all live on.

Themes of:

• Self Discovery in Nature
• Embracing the unknown
• Finding strength within ourselves
• Importance of connecting with the land
• Growing your own food in limited space
• Finding purpose in this wild thing we call life.

Welcome back wild ones!

Today I am joined by a dear friend, Maggie Cummings. We open up the conversation and acknowledge an inclusive celebration of women for International Women's Day. We discuss our experience as growing up as women in today's society and we take time to acknowledge the strong women who came before us.

Topics we explore:

• Inclusivity on International Women's Day
  
• The patriarchal suppression
  
• Awakening the blood memory of the women before us
  
• Reclaiming community
  
• Loving grandmothers
  

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Finding connection with our ancestral bloodline, loving the land, breaking down the walls of colonization and motherhood as a sacred, vital role in our communities.

In the Interview:

• Caitlin's role as an Indigenous Wellness Worker and passion for big system change
• Being a bridge between two worlds as a Métis woman
• Exploring the roots of her Indigeneity
• Being mindful of cultural appropriation in your spiritual practice
• Raising children who are connected with the land
• The many teachings of a garden
• Challenges of navigating motherhood in a colonized society
• The dollar sign that's been put on raising children
• Believing in you, even on the toughest days
• Gifts and Medicine of Chamomile & Sunflower

Guest, Caitlin Patterson | @_cedarspirit_

Co Founder & Wilderness Guide of The Land - Canada Adventures, Bretton Clark utilizes the canoe as a vehicle for nature connection. But what makes the canoe so special? Bretton will have you swooning and running for the paddle as he shares his take on the canoe.

In this Interview:

- A look into The Land - Canada Adventures 

- His driving factor for nature connection

- Choosing the path of the paddle

- Tips & tricks for parents itching to get out on an adventure

- Is Nature avoidable?

- Building a life around an idea ... it all started in Chile

- Songs & stories...yes you read that right ☺️ 

In a dark & testing time, Kelly McDowell found herself with her hands in the dirt, having quiet intimate moments with nature. The connection Kelly discovered changed the way she saw herself and how she sees the whole planet.

In the Interview:

- Starting a community medicine garden

- Our primal instinct to work with plants

- What we’re missing doing everything alone

- The time between when the kids have left the nest but you’re not an Elder…

- Living in a culture that defies age & limits

- Growing old “differently”

- Seeking answers within community & the land

Cherianne Cybulskie 

@bluejaybotanicals

Nature Connector, Plant Lover & Musician, Nikki Satira talks plant folklore, living in the great north and working in nature connection. She shares the importance of creating lasting memories outdoors, connecting kids with nature, risky play, and how to find nature related experiences around you.

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Nikki Satira

@chicorynikki

Registered Clinical Herbalist, Emma Downie, shares her experiences with nature, living in the wild, the transition back to life in the city and how she has found her balance. We explore whole body health & integrating herbs. How we can navigate a deeper connection with ourselves and in turn lead a healthier, connected life in this wild world we all live on.

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In this episode of Ignite Your Wild, Cherianne introduces you to the connection that we are all seeking. A brief intro episode to let you know who Cherianne is and what this podcast will be.

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Intro & Outro Song: Liard River by Nikki Lemonbeat