Mapping the Self™

About Mapping the Self™

Bone & Bloom is a quiet gathering place for the stories that live beneath the surface—the ones we carry in our bodies, our memories, our breath. Through tender conversations and reflective storytelling, we explore the moments that open us, stretch us, and reveal who we are becoming. Here, we honor the truths we’ve held tightly, the challenges that shape us, and the subtle strength that emerges when we allow ourselves to pay attention. Each episode offers insight, curiosity, and space to reconnect with yourself—especially in the moments that feel uncertain, transformative, or deeply human. Bone & Bloom is a podcast for attuning to your inner compass, opening to your desires, and moving through life in a way that feels authentic. Blending story, personal reflection, body wisdom, and storytelling, each episode guides you to trust your intuition, embrace possibility, and step fully into a life that is truly your own. Rooted in honesty and unfolding with care, Bone & Bloom invites you to meet yourself again, piece by piece, and to embrace the cycles and seasonality of the every day with grace. Honoring our ancestral memory, our personal histories, and that which upholds us and the intentional and directional unfolding of our own stories.

Publisher

Selena Garefino

Category

education · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

6 Mar 2023

Latest episode

8 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

3 of 26 episodes have a transcript.

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   8 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   How Stories Shape Humanity: An Interview with Joanne Harris Author of Bestselling Novel Chocolat

   Joanne Harris author of bestselling novel Chocolate. A conversation on the significance of folklore, fairy tales, & food in culture and storytelling. It explores the therapeutic role of folklore, the impact of AI on storytelling and creativity, and the emotional significance of folklore and food in modern society. We discuss the emotional disintegration of society, the disconnection with the body, the repackaging of Catholicism for a new generation, the role of stories in processing difficult experiences, the upcoming novel 'Sleepers in the Snow', and the theme of travelers and nomadic lifestyle in stories. Key takeaways include the significance of food as culture and connection, as well as the power of storytelling and its impact on processing difficult experiences. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and the Meaning Behind 'Bone and Bloom' 00:28 Joanne Harris's Prolific Writing Career and New Book Release 01:40 The Inspiration for Writing a Prequel in the Chocolat Series 02:51 Midlife, Motherhood, and Reassessing Identity 04:01 The Urgency of Exploring Vianne’s Origin Story 05:04 The Unanswered Mysteries of Vianne’s Birth and Heritage 06:23 The Deep Educational Value of Harris’s Books on Humanity 07:19 Grief, Loss, and the Human Condition in Harris’s Work 08:54 Story as a Safe Space for Exploring Difficult Ideas 09:28 Folklore as the Language of the Subconscious 10:55 The Reinterpretation and Reworking of Fairy Tales 11:54 The Relevance of Fairy Tales in the Modern World 13:14 The Role of Fairy Tales in Processing Modern Fears and Monsters 14:12 AI and the Threat to Human Creativity and Connection 15:26 The Power of Stories to Reclaim and Rework Cultural Inheritance 16:21 The Freedom to Adapt and Reimagine Fairy Tales 17:10 The Evolution of Folk Ballads and Oral Traditions 18:40 The Significance of Child Ballads and Their Modern Reinterpretation 19:56 Maiden Mother Crone: Exploring Myth and Archetypes 21:05 The Myth of the Selkie and Its Universal Themes 22:49 Joanne Harris’s Upcoming Novel 'Sleepers in the Snow' 47:11 A Folk Horror Ghost Story Set in North Yorkshire 48:29 The Connection Between Food, Culture, and Storytelling 50:35 The Nomadic Spirit and the Desire for Home 52:04 The Power of Disruption and the Trickster Archetype 54:26 Closing Remarks and Connecting with Joanne Harris Resources Joanne Harris Official Website - https://joanneharris.co.uk/ (https://joanneharris.co.uk/) Sleepers in the Snow (Upcoming Book) - https://joanneharris.co.uk/books/sleepers-in-the-snow/ (https://joanneharris.co.uk/books/sleepers-in-the-snow/) Maiden Mother Crone (Book) - https://www.amazon.com/Maiden-Mother-Crone-Fairy-Tales/dp/1785039274 (https://www.amazon.com/Maiden-Mother-Crone-Fairy-Tales/dp/1785039274) Rising Appalachia (Music Group) - https://risingappalachia.com/ (https://risingappalachia.com/) Joanne Harris and the Storytime Band (Music & Stories) - https://joanneharris.co.uk/music/ (https://joanneharris.co.uk/music/) guest links Website - https://joanneharris.co.uk/ (https://joanneharris.co.uk/)

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   26 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Soma, Somatics, & the Self with Selena Garefino

   The conversation delves into the concept of soma and somatics, exploring its meaning and significance. It also provides a historical context of the mind-body split and its impact on modern society. Takeaways Understanding the concept of soma and somatics The historical context of the mind-body split Chapters 00:00 Exploring the Concept of Soma and Somatics

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   18 Feb 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Practices of Self Cultivation with Abbie Galvin

   Abbey Galvin and Selena Garefino discuss the practice of Katonah Yoga, its impact on flexibility and boundaries, the importance of home practice, and the exploration of self cultivation. They delve into the differences between traditional Vedic practices and the material of Taoism and Chinese Medicine as it is applied in the Katonah Yoga material, the concept of reflection and safety, and the idea of internal safety and being versus doing in the practice of yoga. The conversation delves into the importance of self-cultivation techniques, the pleasure of doing things for their own sake, and the power of deep reading and intellectual development. It also explores the role of archetypes, mythology, and the mind-body connection in personal growth. Additionally, it addresses the significance of yoga practice in troubling times, emphasizing the need for self-reflection and community building. Takeaways Katonah Yoga is a way to mediate the polarities of practice, life, nervous system, interior, and exterior. The practice of yoga is a self-cultivation technique that allows individuals to navigate their own lives and develop their character. Self-cultivation techniques for personal growth The importance of deep reading and intellectual development Chapters 00:00 Internal Safety and Being vs. Doing 32:50 The Pleasure of Doing Things for Their Own Sake 52:10 Yoga Practice in Troubling Times

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How Stories Shape Humanity: An Interview with Joanne Harris Author of Bestselling Novel Chocolat

Published 8 Mar 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] At the moment we're in the middle of Ramadan, so all my Muslim friends are avoiding food like the devil, except of course in the evenings when everybody celebrates. And the idea of food, the restriction of food, but also the celebration of food, its connection with religions, with traditions, with nostalgia, with the past, but also with the emotions because food is never just food. It is all about feelings in one way or another. And of course, with the way modern society now approaches food, we have got an increasing politicization of food and a fear, a phobia of food and the pleasure that food might bring you. […]

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