The Shadows Run Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Hello, and welcome back to the Shadows Run Podcast! 

Today's episode features part 1 of my conversation with Manda Scott. Manda is an award winning author, contemporary shamanic teacher, and host of the Accidental Gods podcast based in the borderlands between England and Wales. Perhaps best known for her Boudica: Dreaming series, her life and work have spanned many other creative and purposeful ventures. These include: work as a veterinary surgeon, acupuncturist, regenerative smallholder, columnist, homoeopath,  blogger, life coach, and renegade economist, to name just a few! 

In this half of our conversation Manda and I discuss her most recent book, Any Human Power, and the new genres of "thrutopian" and "mytho-political" that the novel falls under. As we careen ever closer to climate catastrophe and socio-ecological breakdown, Manda believes writers - and especially those in the realm of fiction - have a powerful role to play in mapping out possible futures and the steps through to them from the world we find ourselves in right now. 

Using her new novel Any Human Power as a touch-point, our conversation extends far beyond the bounds of the story line. Manda and I explore...

• the concept of "initiation culture" vs "trauma culture"
• drawing inspiration from author Ursula K. Le Guin
• the definition of "thrutopian" and "mytho-political
• why fiction writing is important to envisioning and building towards a healed world 
• whether it's possible to shift a dysfunctional system while operating from within it
• the vision that led Manda to write Any Human Power
• ... and a whole lot more

Many of the books/researchers/resources that Manda references in this conversation can be found linked below.

Thank you so much for tuning in. It is a joy and an honor to have you here. 

Accidental Gods website: https://accidentalgods.life/

Accidental Gods Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/accidental_gods/

Manda's official author site: https://mandascott.co.uk/ 

Any Human Power book: https://linktr.ee/anyhumanpower

Ilya Prigogine, nuclear chemist: https://www.nature.com/articles/424030a ; https://www.informationphilosopher.com/solutions/scientists/prigogine/ 

Francis Weller and Alnoor Ladha / Initiation vs Trauma Cultures: https://www.kosmosjournal.org/kj_article/deschooling-dialogues-on-initiation-trauma-and-ritual-with-francis-weller/ 

Of Water and the Spirit by Malidoma Patrice Somé: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/192354.Of_Water_and_the_Spirit 

Bill Plotkin / stages of development: https://www.animas.org/about-us/our-founder/ ; chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.animas.org/wp-content/uploads/Intro-to-ESDW-for-Animas-website.pdf  

Nate Hagens: https://www.natehagens.com/ 

Kate Raworth / Doughnut Economics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=talXb1wiEFY 

Jason Hickel / Less Is More book: https://www.jasonhickel.org/less-is-more 

Vanessa Andreotti / Hospicing Modernity: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/57425775-hospicing-modernity ; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0ZkOFFmbIY 

Joe Brewer / Bioregionalism: https://accidentalgods.life/bio-regionalism-the-design-path-for-regenerating-earth/

Janine Benyus / Biomimicry: https://biomimicry.net/bios/janine-benyus/ ; https://www.harpercollins.com/products/biomimicry-janine-m-benyus?variant=32117835366434 

Chris Bache / LSD and the Mind of the Universe book: https://chrisbache.com/LSD-BOOK 

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Hello, and welcome back to the Shadows Run Podcast!

This episode is a little bit different! It felt like it was about time I did an episode where I shared a little more about myself; I have received feedback from a number of people wanting to hear more about me on the podcast, so this one is for y'all. 

I wanted this episode to be a fun and interesting listen, so I invited three of my closest friends on to ask me three questions each. They were entirely in charge of coming up with questions that they were excited to ask, and for the most part I did not know what the questions were going to be until we were rolling. Because these three friends know me from different contexts and in such different ways, the conversations we ended up having were all entirely unique!

In no particular order, we talk about: 

• a health scare in 2023
• what I would do with a magic wand 
• my favorite memory from a day in the Tetons
• learning the Irish language and connecting to culture
• what I would never want to change about myself
• expressing emotions freely and in-the-moment
• my favorite album of all time
• ....and a whole lot more. 

I am so grateful to Sally, Amanda Jo, and Cole for joining me in co-creating these conversations, and for bringing their wonderful personalities to the show. It was such a joy to bring this one to life.

Thank you so, so much for being here - and please don't hesitate to reach out and let me know what you think of this format. I always love your feedback.

Podcast Email: shadowsrunpodcast@gmail.com

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowsrunpodcast/ 

AJ's podcast with her friend Alex! : https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/for-thoughts-sake/id1452642583 

Hello, and welcome back to the Shadows Run Podcast!

This week's episode features a conversation with a childhood friend of mine, Zane Eddy. Zane reached out to come on the podcast, and challenged me with some really thoughtful discussion topics!

In this episode we talk about mental health and some of our own experiences overcoming mental health challenges; we talk about some of our "keys to wellbeing"; we discuss spirituality and Zane's journey to finding a meaningful spiritual practice; and we close with a really thoughtful exploration of the power of belief. 

As always, thank you so much for being here! 

Feel free to reach out to me at shadowsrunpodcast@gmail.com, or follow the podcast on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/shadowsrunpodcast/

More info about peer support work: https://www.samhsa.gov/brss-tacs/recovery-support-tools/peers 

Links to books mentioned in this conversation:

Housewife by Kristin Collier: https://www.porchlightbooks.com/product/housewife-home-remaking-in-a-transgender-marriage--kristin-k-collier/isbn/9780997790108 

Deep Survival by Laurence Gonzales: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/deep-survival-who-lives-who-dies-and-why_laurence-gonzales/250195/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us_dsa_general_customer_acquisition&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=642247169932&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwt4a2BhD6ARIsALgH7Dq4CozM8l5-cFVbEGdkpTjISTbTv64mn6t7X7l9gJoRaRHcr33FfmYaAufMEALw_wcB#edition=1918055&idiq=656767 

The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717356/the-creative-act-by-rick-rubin/ 

Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer: https://milkweed.org/book/braiding-sweetgrass 

The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50998056-the-ministry-for-the-future 

Hello, and welcome back to the Shadows Run Podcast!

Today's episode is part 2 of my conversation with writer, climber, and ski mountaineer Brandon Wanthal. In part 2 we discuss Brandon's recent first solo ski descent link-up of the Bubble Fun, Newc, and Northwest Couloirs on Buck Mountain; Brandon's philosophy on food and nutrition; Brandon's thoughts on what really matters at the end of the day; and so much more! 

Please do check out Brandon's blog, https://tenthousandtoofar.com/, and don't hesitate to reach out to me directly at shadowsrunpodcast@gmail.com. 

Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowsrunpodcast/ 

Bubble Fun, Newc, and Northwest Couloirs Trip Report: https://tenthousandtoofar.com/2024/06/02/buck-triple-solo-bubble-fun-newc-and-northwest-couloirs-gtnp-wy-05-20-24/ 

Brandon's Sponsors: 

https://www.icelanticskis.com/

https://rangemealbar.com/ 

https://the-high-route.com/

https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnvOaBhDTARIsAJf8eVMMU2m5HGM9QxPn88OrPRq9FaacQBrC-YvL6xEUmIH0NOdhGAb9ZpUaAkiREALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

https://barrelsandbins.market/

Thank you for being here! 

Hello, and welcome back to the Shadows Run Podcast! 

Today's episode features part 1 of my 2-part conversation with writer, alpine climber, and ski mountaineer Brandon Wanthal. In part 1 we discuss Brandon's fascinating and unlikely backstory; the origins of his mountain adventure blog Ten Thousand Too Far; his experience triggering and surviving a deadly avalanche in the Broken Thumb couloir; Brandon's philosophy on big mountain adventures and what makes for a good life, among so much more. 

Stay tuned for part 2, coming out two weeks from today! Thank you for being here. 

Brandon's blog: https://tenthousandtoofar.com/

Brandon's sponsors: https://www.icelanticskis.com/ , https://rangemealbar.com/ , https://the-high-route.com/ , https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwnvOaBhDTARIsAJf8eVMMU2m5HGM9QxPn88OrPRq9FaacQBrC-YvL6xEUmIH0NOdhGAb9ZpUaAkiREALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds , https://barrelsandbins.market/ 

Email: shadowsrunpodcast@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowsrunpodcast/ 

Hello, and welcome back to the Shadows Run Podcast! 

Today's episode features Kelly Dean Wiseman, the former General Manager of the Bozeman Community Food Co-op. Kelly Dean worked at the Co-op for 34 years, and was an integral part of its growth and success over that time. 

In this conversation we talk about the origins of the Co-op; what makes the Bozeman Co-op unique; the value of local and organically grown foods; hilarious stories from various eras of the Co-op; Kelly Dean's own values and vision for the future, and so much more.

It was a total honor for me to sit down for this conversation, and I am thrilled to share this episode with the world. 

Thanks for being here!

You can reach out to me at shadowsrunpodcast@gmail.com Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowsrunpodcast?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== 

Bozeman Community Food Co-op: https://www.bozo.coop/ 

Hello, and welcome back to the Shadows Run Podcast! 

Today's episode is part 2 of my conversation with former middle school teacher Andy Traisman. We get deep in this one, diving into what makes 7th and 8th grade such a pivotal age; who we admire and look to as mentors in the world; what life has looked like for Andy post-retirement; and even how to find hope in a world so full of reasons to despair. 

It is my belief that everyone can find something that resonates with them in this conversation, some nugget of wisdom to take forward. 

Feel free to reach out to the show directly at shadowsrunpodcast@gmail.com, and thank you for joining us! 

Ministry for the Future: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/kim-stanley-robinson/the-ministry-for-the-future/9780316300148/ 

Hello, and welcome back to the Shadows Run Podcast! 

Today's guest is Andy Traisman, a former middle school teacher and a friend and mentor to many. Andy taught my 7th and 8th grade Homeroom and Humanities classes at The Village School, a K-8 Waldorf-inspired public charter school in Eugene, Oregon.

This episode is part 1 of our conversation - this conversation was just too rich to pack into one episode! In part 1 we talk about Andy's childhood growing up in the Chicago suburbs; life as a "seeker"; Andy's unlikely and circuitous route to becoming a middle school teacher; and the origins of The Village School, amidst so much more. 

Part 2 will be released two weeks from today! 

Feel free to reach out to the show directly at shadowsrunpodcast@gmail.com, and thank you so much for joining us! 

The Village School: https://www.eugenevillageschool.org/ 

Hello, and welcome back to the Shadows Run Podcast! 

In this episode I speak with climate activist and community leader Emma Bode about her experience organizing for climate justice. We talk about community and the importance of building and maintaining healthy community spaces within activism work; we talk about values and how they inform how we move through the world; we talk about Emma's vision for what a healed and thriving world could look like, among so many other things. 

Below I have linked to Sunrise Movement websites and social media, as well as to the books and other organizations mentioned in this episode. Feel free to reach out to the show directly at shadowsrunpodcast@gmail.com , and thank you for joining us! 

Gallatin Valley Sunrise: https://gallatinvalleysunrise.org/ , https://www.instagram.com/gallatinvalleysunrise/ 

National Sunrise: https://www.sunrisemovement.org/ , https://www.instagram.com/sunrisemvmt/ 

Braiding Sweetgrass: https://www.robinwallkimmerer.com/

The Ministry for the Future: https://www.aseatatthetablebooks.org/item/oR7uwsLR1Xv1NREYSF4mFA/lists/Lkjv9o5xjc1c/ 

We Will Not Cancel Us: https://adriennemareebrown.net/book/we-will-not-cancel-us/ 

Indigenized Energy: https://www.4indigenized.energy/ 

Hello, and welcome back to the Shadows Run Podcast! In honor of Mother's Day, today's episode features a conversation with my mom, Jane Happy.

In this episode we touch on a whole host of topics, including (but not limited to!): her experience biking solo across Alaska and Central & South America in the early '90s; the process of electing to give birth at home to both of her children; her thoughts on death as a Hospice Social Worker and how her perspectives have shifted over time, among so many other things.  

This episode is fun and insightful and honest and real, on so many levels. I am deeply grateful to Jane for sitting down and sharing her stories and wisdom borne of lived experiences. 

Please feel free to reach out to the show at shadowsrunpodcast@gmail.com with thoughts, reflections, ideas, feedback, or whatever is on your mind. I would love to hear from you!

"Quiet" by Susan Cain: https://susancain.net/book/quiet/ 

Birthing book: https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/birthing-from-within-an-extra-ordinary-guide-to-childbirth-preparation_pam-england_rob-horowitz/248871/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=us_dsa_general_customer_acquisition&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=593772051826&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw0YGyBhByEiwAQmBEWsiL8RP0edlp1bL35MNgcNvIVHFviunDJAop2Exx5zFUq2maEKUuRBoCdHEQAvD_BwE#edition=2299592&idiq=3908286 

Birthing from Within: Birthing from Within Leadership, Trainers, and Founder Pam England — Birthing from Within