Rooted Voices Sacred Bones

About Rooted Voices Sacred Bones

Rooted Voices, Sacred Bones is a conversation podcast about voice, creativity, inner authority, memory, intuition, identity, and the stories that shape a human life. Hosted by Jean Hamilton-Fford, Jillian Starman, and Joanne Sprott, each episode opens space for reflective, honest conversation about what we carry, what we inherit, what we sense, and what becomes possible when we listen more deeply.

Publisher

Jean Hamilton-Fford

Category

education · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Jun 2026

Latest episode

4 Nov 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Nov 2026

   Who Gets to Tell Their Story? Voice and Identity with Sandra Evers

   Anthropologist Sandra Evers returns to Rooted Voices, Sacred Bones to explore what happens when other people get to define who we are. Her research in Madagascar brings us to communities whose stories were left out of the history told about them. We also talk about the milestones young people missed during lockdown and what happened when Sandra gave herself permission to write about surviving a violent relationship. About Sandra Until 2019, she worked as associate professor of Anthropology at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. Now she is an independent scientist & author. She is the initiator of the Anthropology of Children & Youth. Her studies and applied work were focused on improving peoples lives & giving voice to the voiceless ranging from children to people of slave descent in Madagascar, the Seychellois living under a repressive regime, the Chagossians etc. Be sure to visit her website where you will find her book about her experiences with the Malagasy, "Children Taught Me to Speak" Connect with Sandra Website: https://sandrajtmevers.nl (https://sandrajtmevers.nl) LinkedIn: Dr Sandra Evers | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sandra-jtm-evers-106209347/) About Rooted Voices, Sacred Bones Rooted Voices, Sacred Bones is a raw conversational podcast hosted by Jean Hamilton-Fford, Jillian Starman, and Joanne Sprott. Together, we explore the inner architecture of being human: voice, creativity, inner authority, memory, intuition, identity, and the deeper stories that shape the way we live, create, and lead. You can watch this episode on YouTube here: Rooted Voices Sacred Bones Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDZ0UvXHz9bA) About Jean Jean Hamilton-Fford is an author, speaker, creative mentor, and host of Rooted Voices, Sacred Bones. She works with people and businesses at the threshold — the place where old identities, old strategies, and old ways of carrying life and work begin to fall away. Her work invites a return to clarity, voice, creative power, and a more honest relationship with becoming. Connect with Jean Website: https://jeanhf.com (https://jeanhf.com) LinkedIn: Jean Hamilton-Fford | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanhamiltonfford/) Connect with Joanne Website: https://joannesprott.com (https://joannesprott.com/) LinkedIn: Joanne Sprott | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannesprott/) Connect with Jillian Website: Wise Women Leadership https://wisewomenleadership.com (https://wisewomenleadership.com) Podcast: The P.E.A.R. Project Podcast Welcome to the P.E.A.R Project (https://www.youtube.com/@wisewomenleadership) LinkedIn: Jillian Starman, Ph.D. Jillian Starman, Ph.D. | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-starman/)

2. 

   28 Oct 2026

   Traditions and Rituals: Permission to Make Them Your Own

   What happens when a cherished tradition starts to feel like an obligation? In this episode of Rooted Voices, Sacred Bones, Jean, Jillian, and Joanne explore the comfort traditions offer and the freedom to adapt them as life changes. Family celebrations bring unspoken expectations into view, while personal rituals offer space to reconnect with ourselves. With stories of Christmas over Zoom and the occasional question about who’s doing the dishes, this conversation invites us to create traditions that support the people taking part. There’s room for connection and a little less pressure. About Rooted Voices, Sacred Bones Rooted Voices, Sacred Bones is a raw conversational podcast hosted by Jean Hamilton-Fford, Jillian Starman, and Joanne Sprott. Together, we explore the inner architecture of being human: voice, creativity, inner authority, memory, intuition, identity, and the deeper stories that shape the way we live, create, and lead. About Jean Jean Hamilton-Fford is an author, speaker, creative business mentor, and host of Rooted Voices, Sacred Bones. She works with people and businesses at the threshold — the place where old identities, old strategies, and old ways of carrying life and work begin to fall away. Her work invites a return to clarity, voice, creative power, and a more honest relationship with becoming. Connect with Jean Website: JeanHF (https://jeanhf.com/) LinkedIn: Jean Hamilton-Fford | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanhamiltonfford/) Connect with Joanne Website: https://joannesprott.com (https://joannesprott.com/) LinkedIn: Joanne Sprott | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannesprott/) Connect with Jillian Website: Wise Women Leadership wisewomenleadership.com (http://wisewomenleadership.com/) Podcast: The P.E.A.R. Project Podcast Welcome to the P.E.A.R Project (https://www.youtube.com/@wisewomenleadership) LinkedIn: Jillian Starman, Ph.D. Jillian Starman, Ph.D. | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-starman/)

3. 

   21 Oct 2026

   Uncertainty: Trusting Yourself Without All the Answers

   Joanne and Jean explore living with uncertainty and the self-trust that helps us take the next step. From everyday decisions to the risks of changing work or setting your own fees, they consider what it means to lean into change and learn as you go. A lively conversation with a few rabbit holes along the way. About Rooted Voices, Sacred Bones Rooted Voices, Sacred Bones is a raw conversational podcast hosted by Jean Hamilton-Fford, Jillian Starman, and Joanne Sprott. Together, we explore the inner architecture of being human: voice, creativity, inner authority, memory, intuition, identity, and the deeper stories that shape the way we live, create, and lead. About Jean Jean Hamilton-Fford is an author, speaker, creative business mentor, and host of Rooted Voices, Sacred Bones. She works with people and businesses at the threshold — the place where old identities, old strategies, and old ways of carrying life and work begin to fall away. Her work invites a return to clarity, voice, creative power, and a more honest relationship with becoming. Connect with Jean Website: JeanHF (https://jeanhf.com/) LinkedIn: Jean Hamilton-Fford | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanhamiltonfford/) Connect with Joanne Website: https://joannesprott.com (https://joannesprott.com/) LinkedIn: Joanne Sprott | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannesprott/) Connect with Jillian Website: Wise Women Leadership wisewomenleadership.com (http://wisewomenleadership.com/) Podcast: The P.E.A.R. Project Podcast Welcome to the P.E.A.R Project (https://www.youtube.com/@wisewomenleadership) LinkedIn: Jillian Starman, Ph.D. Jillian Starman, Ph.D. | LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-starman/)

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