A seasonal podcast to discuss the dark season of winter and how we can embrace this time for rest, rejuvenation, and self care. An opportunity to allow ourselves to connect with and follow the cycles of nature. And tips to change our mindset and manage holiday stress.
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Nature Crone
Category
health & fitness · leisure · religion & spirituality
Thanks for listening these last few months! Wishing you all a wonderful and abundant year.
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2 Feb 2026
Clearing the Clutter
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26 Jan 2026
Reconnecting with Nature
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19 Jan 2026
MORE Wintering Books
Booklist:
Yin Magic: How to be Still by Sarah Robinson
Crow Moon: Reclaiming the Wisdom of the Dark Woods by Lucy H. Pearce
The Mistress of Longing by Wendy Havlir Cherry
Winter: A celebration of nature and seasonal change in the Pacific Northwest by Walter McKee Shriner
Weathering Winter A Gardener’s Daybook by Carl Klaus
The Wheel of the Year: An Illustrated Guide to Nature's Rhythms by Fiona Cook (Author), Jessica Roux (Illustrator)
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13 Jan 2026
Cave Time Reminders
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5 Jan 2026
Reflection Questions
This episode has self reflection questions to consider.
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29 Dec 2025
Winter Practices-Handiwork and Ritual
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22 Dec 2025
Breath and Movement
Here's a few YouTube channels to get started exploring these practices. I am not affiliated with these sites in any way but have used all of them and feel they are professional and safe.
Yin Yoga
Yoga by Kassandra (https://youtube.com/@yogawithkassandra?si=5AX483OVL3ktwr4Q)
Yin Yoga with Katie (https://youtu.be/FV5O1PxV5YA?si=6RksLoj8u-hvkSkN)
Qi Gong and Tai Chi
Qigong for Vitality (https://www.youtube.com/@ThinkVitalityQiGong)
Yoqi Yoga and Qigong (https://www.youtube.com/@yoqi)
Begin with Breath Tai Chi (https://www.youtube.com/@beginwithbreathtaichi)
Taiflow (https://www.youtube.com/@Taiflow)
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15 Dec 2025
The Winter Solstice
The books mentioned:
Children's books
Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
The Tomton by Astrid Lindgren
Winter by Gerda Muller-a little picture book with no words but a favorite of ours
The Winter Solstice by Ellen Jackson
Adult books
Yule rituals, lore and recipes for the winter season by Llewellyn
The Old Magic of Christmas: Yuletide Traditions for the Darkest Days of the Year by Linda Raedisch
The Winter Solstice: The Sacred Traditions of Christmas by John Matthews and Caitlín Matthews
Here's the link for the 12 days of Yule celebrations (https://norsenotes.com/7135/features/the-twelve-days-of-yule/)
Happy Winter Solstice!
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8 Dec 2025
The Little Things that Bring Us Joy
This episode shares a variety of things that may bring you joy. Some things are mundane, others special. I hope it will get you thinking about simple things that can make your day better.
The poem shared today by me:
Wintering
A time for lingering
A time for warming
A time for resting
A time for calming
A time for you-ing
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4 Dec 2025
Late Night Reading
Throwing in a bonus episode of an excerpt from Mary Oliver's Winter Hours that I felt was relevant and a good reminder to "notice" during this slow season.
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1 Dec 2025
Cozy Movie ideas
Here's a few movie ideas for the slow season
An Affair to Remember 1957
White Christmas 1954
Little Women
The Holiday
Love Actually
When Harry Met Sally
Moonstruck
The Age of Adeline
Mama Mia
My Neighbor Totoro
Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas 1977
A Charlie Brown Christmas
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24 Nov 2025
Wintering Book Suggestions
In this episode I share 6 books perfect for wintering.
I encourage everyone to check your library for these books, buy local at indie bookstores, or maybe buy used.
The Wintering Well: A Cozy Guide to Finding Joy in the Quiet Season: 24 Short Mindfulness Readings, Reflections, Recipes & Rituals for Winter Wellness
by Akram KHELAIFIA , SARAH KHELAIFIA
(I found this book in Kindle Unlimited)
The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living (The Happiness Institute Series)
by Meik Wiking
Thriftbooks link (https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/the-little-book-of-hygge-danish-secrets-to-happy-living_meik-wiking/11626895/item/24465892/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=high_vol_frontlist_standard_shopping_customer_acquisition_20982170636&utm_adgroup=&utm_term=&utm_content=689361939032&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20982170636&gbraid=0AAAAADwY45ioD8BNhq23YA8FGSyyEEaV3&gclid=Cj0KCQiAiebIBhDmARIsAE8PGNJT89Gag0QYJv983JP4-x_ulTKImap5k3SIpedgyj-CK2KlAjbE53UaAlnTEALw_wcB#idiq=24465892&edition=11174471)
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times
by Katharine May
Kingfisher Books link (https://www.kingfisherbookstore.com/item/UPeceejxZgcGxzVsGq29DQ) (my favorite indie bookstore located in Washington just in case you needed an indie bookstore to support)
The Joy of Wintering: How to Rest, Reconnect and Rejuvenate with Creativity and Conscious Living
by Erin Niimi Longhurst
Return The Sacred Art of Coming Home to Yourself
by Molly Remer
Etsy link (https://www.etsy.com/listing/4361109578/return-daily-devotional-book-earth-based?ls=r&ref=hp_recent_activity_hub-1&sts=1&content_source=3c879778cd7759f21d8db4ae16a2f810%253ALT071ba754fb334fcd698bb4257429ce6729da393a&logging_key=3c879778cd7759f21d8db4ae16a2f810%3ALT071ba754fb334fcd698bb4257429ce6729da393a)
A Thousand Mornings
by Mary Oliver
Can often be found at libraries or check your local indie bookstore.
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20 Nov 2025
Reduce Your Holiday Stress
This is a bonus episode on thoughts on reducing holiday stress specifically regarding your time and gift giving.
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17 Nov 2025
Light and Connecting with Nature
In this episode I talk about changes in nature, light, and connecting with nature.
More information about SAD can be found here for those that may need it.
https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/seasonal-affective-disorder (https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/seasonal-affective-disorder)
Homemade bird feeder ideas: (not affiliated in any way)
https://www.thespruce.com/diy-bird-feeder-8603779 (https://www.thespruce.com/diy-bird-feeder-8603779)
https://www.birds.cornell.edu/k12/make-your-own-feeder/ (https://www.birds.cornell.edu/k12/make-your-own-feeder/)
I share poetry from the book Return The Sacred Art of Coming Home to Yourself by Molly Remer which can be found here (https://www.etsy.com/listing/4361109578/return-daily-devotional-book-earth-based?ref=shop_home_active_5&crt=1&sts=1&logging_key=ec8a309654fe12981030b656a306e07a811b743a%3A4361109578https://www.etsy.com/listing/4361109578/return-daily-devotional-book-earth-based?ref=shop_home_active_5&crt=1&sts=1&logging_key=ec8a309654fe12981030b656a306e07a811b743a%3A4361109578)
Her website has many wonderful resources as well https://www.30daysofgoddess.com/ (https://www.30daysofgoddess.com/)
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14 Nov 2025
Yin Season Intro
Welcome to the Yin Season. A winter seasonal podcast to embrace the dark season, slow down, and take care of yourself.
This is a fun project, no sponsors or affiliate links. Anything shared is just a gesture of support for fellow artists, small businesses, and authors.
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