Forest Spirituality With Julie Brett

In this episode I have a chat with Nimue Brown who is an author, musician and creator of many things. We have a wonderful rambling chat that inspired me, and I hope will inspire you too. If you enjoy working with local land spirits, exploring inspiration widely and deeply, and hearing the stories of how creators create, this will be a great talk for you to listen in to.  You can find out more about Nimue's work here:  Nimue Brown – Druid Life (wordpress.com) You can support this podcast either by becoming a supporter at Patreon here: Forest Spirituality | Patreon Or by visiting my jewelry website here: http://www.forestspiritjewelry.com/ Thanks for listening! Julie  

In this episode I interview Irisanya Moon who is an author and teacher in the Reclaiming Witchcraft tradition. She has written many books about her path and the deities she works with including Aphrodite, Artemis, and Iris, with more to come.I found her way of practicing really relatable, personal and gentle, but also powerful in its potential to create positive change in the world around us. We also had a little intro chat about neurodiversity and our personal experiences with it.  You can find out more about Irisanya's work and books via her blog/website: IRISANYA MOON - Irisanya Moon. Author. Witch. Priestess. www.irsanyamoon.com  You can support this podcast either by becoming a supporter at Patreon here: Forest Spirituality | Patreon Or by visiting my jewelry website here: http://www.forestspiritjewelry.com/ Thanks for listening! Julie  

In this episode I have a chat with author and teacher Jane Meredith about her books Circle of Eight, Falling Through the Tree of Life, and The Dark Goddess. We discuss stories and structures in the books and ways that the books can be used to gain a greater understanding of ourselves, the world around us, and even life, the universe and everything! Join us for a chat.  You can purchase a copy of Circle of Eight, which is now out of print, from my website here:  'Circle of Eight' by Jane Meredith | ForestSpiritJewelry  You can find out more about Jane's work here:  Author: Jane Meredith You can support this podcast either by becoming a supporter at Patreon here: Forest Spirituality | Patreon Or by visiting my jewelry website here: http://www.forestspiritjewelry.com/ Thanks for listening! Julie  

In this episode I interview Kristoffer Hughes about his new book The Book of Druidry which leads us into many interesting tangents of conversation. We also talk about the new Bee Tarot and his creative process. You can find out more about Kristoffer's work here: Llewellyn Author: Kristoffer Hughes You can support this podcast either by becoming a supporter at Patreon here: Forest Spirituality | Patreon Or by visiting my jewelry website here:] http://www.forestspiritjewelry.com/ Thanks for listening! Julie  

In this episode I interview Luke Eastwood about his latest books as well as the magazine he edits called Pagan Ireland. We talk about how Paganism and Druidry have changed over time, the changing dynamics around culture, identity and diversity, and the importance of engaging with both the changing face of Druidry through time, and the need for maintaining the integrity of our storytelling traditions.  The book titles are: A Path Through the Forest - out soon Samhain: The Roots of Halloween Dingle Folk Tales Kerry Folk Tales Luke's website is: www.lukeeastwood.com You can find out about the Pagan Ireland magazine at: www.paganireland.com   To support this podcast, you can head to Forest Spirituality | Patreon Or check out the jewelry and other things I make at www.forestspiritjewelry.com 

In this episode I chat with my good friend Olivia Rosebery about her journey as a spiritual musician and sound healer. We talk about her inspirations, and her processes in creating beautiful music that speaks from the heart, and from her connection with the Earth herself. Olivia is also crowd funding her debut album and a music video clip. If you'd like to help support her, you can head over to:  https://igg.me/at/olivia-rosebery-album-crowdfund/x#/ You can also see more of Olivia's music via her You Tube channel: Olivia Rosebery - YouTube  There's also another track at the end of the interview with Laura Perry, so check out that episode too! If you would like to support the Forest Spirituality podcast, you can become a Patreon supporter at: Forest Spirituality | Patreon Or you can support it by purchasing items from my jewelry online store: www.forestspiritjewelry.com  Thanks for listening! I hope you enjoy the episode. Julie /|\

In this episode I interview author and artist Laura Perry from the USA about Minoan Spirituality. She helps us to understand the sources of information and the processes around forming a modern practice from an ancient tradition. We discuss the modern practices that have formed from this exploration, and how relevant the Minoans can be to us today as we form traditions that are inclusive and accessible to all.  Here are some links to find out more about Laura's work:  Laura Perry | Ariadne's Tribe (lauraperryauthor.com) https://ariadnestribe.com/ https://m.facebook.com/groups/1502335483312496/  The music in this episode was "One Tribe" by Olivia Roseberry. If you would like to support Olivia's album crowd funding on Indiegogo, you can do so here:  https://igg.me/at/olivia-rosebery-album-crowdfund/x#/  Find more of Olivia's music on You Tube here:  One Tribe - Olivia Rosebery (youtube.com)  And if you would like to support the Forest Spirituality with Julie Brett podcast you can do so at Patreon here:  Fores

In this episode I speak with Reverend Jean Drum, the Arch Druid from Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (ADF). We have a candid chat about our personal experiences in Druidry, the international Druidry experience, the history and structure of ADF and Jean's humble way of approaching leadership and the role of clergy. ADF has a church-like structure so differs from other forms of Druidry. In this episode we discuss those differences, and explore the wonderful opportunities for leaning and building community that ADF offers to the global Druidry community.  You can find out more about Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship (ADF) here: www.adf.org You can read Jean's blog at Patheos here: Rev. Jean (Drum) Pagano, Author at From a Common Well (patheos.com) The Hearthkeeper's Way document can be found here: the_hearth_keepers_way.pdf (adf.org) Information about ADF's online gatherings and social groups can be found here: ADF: Ár nDraíocht Féin: A Druid Fellowship   The music in today's episode was Golden Key by

In this episode I have a chat with my good friend Deborah Rose Halani. She is the creator of a course by the name of "Welsh Spirituality" that is excellent for beginners on the path of learning about mythology, connecting with spirits of place and finding cultural belonging. We also discuss my books 'Australian Druidry' and 'Belonging to the Earth' which are available at all good book retailers or via my website www.forestspiritjewelry.com.  To learn more about Deb's courses head to http://www.deborahrosehalani.com  To email Deb for more information: celebrant@deborahrosehalani.com To learn more about my (Julie's) work and to read my blog, head to http://www.juliebrett.net Email Julie with your suggestions for any topics you would like to hear us discuss: forestspiritjewelry@gmail.com   Thanks for listening! Julie Brett

In this episode I interview Dr. Gwilym Morus Baird who is a musician and Welsh Celticist. He teaches courses in Celtic mythology at https://celticsource.online/ that can be taken at your own pace. You can also find many videos he creates on his You Tube channel "Celtic Source". He has also recently released a book called "Talisein Origins: Exploring the Myth of the Greatest Celtic Bard" which you can purchase here:  http://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CHLC7TPG/ref=nosim?tag=juliebrett-22 To support this podcast and my blog at www.juliebrett.net, it would be great if you could subscribe or send a once off donation to:  https://www.patreon.com/ForestSpirituality You can also see other things I make, and books I release at my jewelry website: www.forestspiritjewelry.com  Thanks for listening! Julie x  

In this episode I interview David King who is a Gundungurra man here in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains on Dharug and Gundungurra Country. We speak about the importance of looking after Country as a community, the effects of dispossession, and the importance of incorporating First Nations understandings of how to look after the land into mainstream thinking about land management.  The interview contributed to the chapter "The Dam and the Gully" in the new book Belonging to the Earth: Nature Spirituality in a changing world, that I published alongside contributions from First Nations community leaders like David.  You can purchase a copy of the book from any good retailer, or directly from me here:  https://www.forestspiritjewelry.com/product-page/belonging-to-the-earth You can find out more about the Swampcare project at Garguree/The Gully here: https://landcare.nsw.gov.au/groups/garguree-swampcare/

This interview is with Jo Clancy, a Wiradjuri woman who teaches contemporary dance with an Aboriginal influence. I join her community classes here in Dharug and Gundungurra Country at the beautiful Kindle Hill school that has a lovely hall looking out over the bushland. This interview led to the chapter "Dancing the Earth" in my new book Belonging to the Earth: Nature Spirituality in a Changing World. You can get a signed copy via my jewelry website here: https://www.forestspiritjewelry.com/product-page/belonging-to-the-earth Many thanks to Jo for her beautiful contribution to the book, and to the cultural learning of our community through dance.   

In this episode I interview Kristoffer Hughes who is an author of many books on Welsh Druidry, and it the head of the Anglesey Druid Order in Wales. This interview led to a chapter in my new book 'Belonging to the Earth: Nature Spirituality in a Changing World'. You can purchase a signed copy here: http://https://www.forestspiritjewelry.com/product-page/belonging-to-the-earth Kristopher's new book is called 'Cerridwen: Celtic Goddess of Inspiration'.  You can find out more about the Anglesey Druid Order here: https://www.angleseydruidorder.co.uk/ You can find out more about my books and other work via my blog, http://www.juliebrett.net 

This interview was recorded in June 2021. Uncle Bruce and Aunty Trish Shillingsworth joined me for an interview over lunch. The chat ended up leading to the chapter "In This Together" that features in my new book "Belonging to the Earth".  Many thanks to both Uncle Bruce and Auntry Trish for sharing their stories and their wisdom about Country and culture with us.  Copies of the book can be purchased directly from me at www.forestspiritjewelry.com and include free art postcards including one of Uncle Bruce's art. The book can also be purchased from book retailers.   

In this episode I speak with Uncle Peter Williams of Ngemba Country in NSW. He is a senior song person and contributed to a chapter in my new book Belonging to the Earth. We chat about how he got into learning about traditional song and dance practices, the area he's from around Brewarrina, the River Tour, and his dreams to set up a cultural center. If you'd like to know more about Uncle Peter's work, you can find him on Facebook via his artist page Mara Mara: https://www.facebook.com/peterthulliiwilliams Belonging to the Earth is about ways that the nature spirituality community is responding to the threat of the climate crisis. One important way is through learning more about First Nations culture and how we can better care for the Earth together. A signed copy of the book along with art postcards - one of which features Uncle Peter's art - are available to purchase via my jewelry website: https://www.forestspiritjewelry.com/product-page/belonging-to-the-earth

A podcast introducing my new book Belonging to the Earth: Nature Spirituality in a Changing World.  You can get a signed copy via my jewelry website: https://www.forestspiritjewelry.com/books-1 Or through your local bookstore or online bookstore.  Many thanks to the contributors of this book: Uncle Peter Williams, Uncle Bruce and Aunty Trish Shillingsworth, David King, Jo Clancy and Kristoffer Hughes. Their individual podcast interview episodes will be up soon.   

This episode is an interview with Helen Browning, the director of the one hour documentary 'Under a Pagan Sky' that is also being shown as a 30minute version by Compass on the ABC as 'Pagans Down Under'. We chat about the documentary, the process of making it, Helen's inspirations and how it all came about and came together.  If you're in Australia you can watch the Compass episode on ABC iView until July 20th. It is also re-showing on Sunday 27th June at 6:30pm on ABC TV.  International friends can find out more about when it is coming your way by following the documentary on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/UnderPaganSky If you'd like to see it at a film festival in Australia you can find out about that there. If you'd like to organise a screening at your local independent cinema, you can contact Helen about that via the Facebook page above. 

In this episode I speak with Luke Eastwood about his new book, 'The Druid Garden: Gardening for a better future inspired by the ancients'. We chat about his own experiences with gardening, gardens he loves and why, what's in the book, what a Druid garden is, and how you can go about starting to create your own. It also has some of his ambient music at the end. I hope you enjoy having a listen! You can find out more about Luke and his work at: www.lukeeastwood.com 

In this episode I speak to Gordon Cooper, former Grand Arch Druid of the Ancient Order of Druids of America (AODA) 2015-2019. Gordon shares stories of his journey with Druidry and discusses important topics for us all, particularly for those of us practicing Druidry outside of the lands of its origin.  You can find out more about the AODA at http://aoda.org/ Gordon is also a member of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD) and has contributed articles to their website. eg: https://druidry.org/resources/wild-crafting-the-modern-druid

In this episode I share about how the COVID lockdown has affected my life, my community and how my community gardens have offered a beautiful place for me to come back to my center.  I would love to hear your stories too, so please contact me via my website contact page: www.forestspiritjewelry.com