My Slice of Life

S9 Ep 4 Amazing Folklore of the Mighty Oak Tree

On this week’s episode, we are exploring the folklore of the mighty oak tree. Seen as the protector of the woods, many of the ancient gods are said to have had strong ties to this tree. Get your acorns at the ready as we find out about this powerhouse of the forests!
 
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Sites related to this topic:
 
Danu’s Irish Herb Garden - episode about Hawthorn: https://youtu.be/8Akjss1rpI4?si=nFwS2iHFlzT4eBYq
 
https://www.icysedgwick.com/
 
Ruth Binney book 'Plant Lore and Legend': https://amzn.to/4i7uxYD
 
Margaret Baker book ‘Discovering The Folklore of Plants’:
https://amzn.to/4c8v4Yh
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dagda
 
YouTube episode from the channel The Mythology Niche: https://youtu.be/Xcx21alVAGY?si=R5zuf4XVbE-lk7wD
 
Site talking about the oak tree: https://seasonofearth.com/oak-tree-symbolism-myths-and-legends-of-oak-trees/
 
Druids site: https://thedruidsgarden.com/2018/11/11/sacred-tree-profile-oaks-medicine-magic-mythology-and-meanings/
 
Youtube episode from the channel Traveler in Time: https://youtu.be/ihOW_vs7OeE?si=Ugzrnv68y_a396x8
 
https://druidry.org/druid-way/teaching-and-practice/druid-tree-lore/oak
 
https://treesforlife.org.uk/into-the-forest/trees-plants-animals/trees/oak/oak-mythology-and-folklore/
 
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/blog/2021/04/tree-folklore/
 
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Intro music: Exciting news by Diamond_tunes - used with thanks
 
Oak image:  by Wolfgang Eckert from Pixabay 
Lightning image: Image by Albrecht Fietz from Pixabay 
Zeus image:  by Arthur Ribeiro Manoeldabomba from Pixabay
Robin hood image: by David Reed from Pixabay
Thumbnail image: by RegalShave from Pixabay
 
All used with thanks.

S9 Ep 3 Hawthorn's History: Folklore, Myths & Magic

This week on the the My Slice of Life podcast we are taking a look at the folklore and traditional uses of the Hawthorn tree. Find out why you should leave a lone hawthorn alone, what the Romans used it for which we now have science to back up and why the invite to the coronation of King Charles upset a few people!! This is one interesting and contradictory tree.
 
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Sites related to this topic:
 
Study on the use of hawthorn for cardiovascular disease
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3249900/#sec1-5
 
The Green Man information (including the coronation invitation): https://religionmediacentre.org.uk/factsheets/factsheet-the-green-man/
 
Danu’s Irish Herb Garden - episode about Hawthorn: https://youtu.be/8Akjss1rpI4?si=nFwS2iHFlzT4eBYq
 
https://www.icysedgwick.com/
 
Ruth Binney book 'Plant Lore and Legend': https://amzn.to/4i7uxYD
 
Margaret Baker book ‘Discovering The Folklore of Plants’:
https://amzn.to/4c8v4Yh
 
https://www.connollycove.com/fairy-trees-ireland/
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Man
 
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Hawthorn image: Gosia K. from Pixabay
Intro music: Exciting news by Diamond_tunes - used with thanks
 
 
 

S9 Ep 2 The Magic of Nettle and Rowan Folklore, Healing, and Mystery

Welcome to this weeks episode of the My Slice of Life podcast where, for this season, we are diving into the folklore of trees and plants. This week we are talking about stinging nettle and the rowan tree. From witches, fairies, guiding lost hikers, to healing the sick, amongst other things, these plants have some fascinating folklore!
 
I did have a couple of technical glitches for some reason, so if you are listening to this (as opposed to watching on YouTube), at the 57second mark I’m actually saying ‘prepping’ and at 7mins 50secs, I say ‘chervil’ but it sounds like ‘kervil’!
 
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Sites related to this topic:
 
Nettle soup recipe: https://mysliceoflife.co.uk/2023/06/05/nettle-soup/
 
https://thecreativecottage.net/the-nine-herbs-charm/
 
https://www.icysedgwick.com/
 
Ruth Binney book 'Plant Lore and Legend': https://amzn.to/4i7uxYD
 
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S9 Ep 1 The Curious Folklore of Rosemary & Elder!

Welcome to a brand new season of the My Slice of Life podcast! This season is also the very first time the podcast has a ‘proper’ video version available on the YouTube podcast channel - it’s a work in progress so please be kind!
 
The title for this season is….The Folklore Of Trees and Plants. This week we are taking a deep dive into some of the weird and wonderful folklore associated with the herb rosemary and the elder tree - 2 of my favourites to get us started! From witches to The Virgin Mary, this is a fascinating topic and I hope you enjoy.
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Sites you might find interesting related to this topic:
https://druidry.org/
https://www.icysedgwick.com/
 
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S8 BONUS EPISODE - The Future of This Podcast

This week I want to talk to you about the future of this podcast. In a nutshell, your podcast needs YOU! Find out why and get in touch with the NEW email: myslicecontact@gmail.com
I can't wait to get your stories and ideas - but you'll need to listen to find out what kind of stories we're starting with. 
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S8 Ep 10 Leave My Food Alone!

For the final full episode of the season I’m ranting about food or to be more specific, the interference with our food. From GMOs and Enumbers to Bovaer and bug flour - I’m sick of the lot of it!
If you want to find out what to look out for when food shopping or why bugs could be in your bread and cheese, this is the episode for you! No sugar coating so you might not want to listen while eating.
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Sites I referenced in Episode:
https://health.clevelandclinic.org/seed-oils-are-they-actually-toxic
https://repprovisions.com/blogs/rep-provisions-blog/7-reasons-seed-oils-are-bad-for-your-health
https://medium.com/@reggs/seven-facts-you-didnt-know-about-e-numbers-9700e2343f53
https://imbarex.com/which-food-products-contain-carmine/
https://rairfoundation.com/eu-approves-insect-infused-food-mealworms-bread-pastries/
https://www.change.org/p/legalize-the-sale-of-raw-milk-in-scotland
https://efsa.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.2903/j.efsa.2023.8009
https://www.youtube.com/@budgetcookinguk
https://www.youtube.com/@AnasFoodLifestyle
 
 

S8 Ep 9 Do Supermarkets Actually HATE Us?!

I am in full-on rant mode this week as I have a lot to get off my chest. I've become convinced supermarkets hate us and I'm pretty sure I can prove it with this episode. If you aren't used to a Scottish accent, I hope you can cope with this one!
Let me know in the comments if you agree with me on any of these points, or if you have your own bug-bears when it comes to supermarkets.
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S8 Ep 8 The Weird World of Trees

Have you ever thought a tree was responding to you? How they communicate and whether we can communicate with them is the subject of this weeks episode. Find out how trees send messages to each other, how YOU might be able to communicate with the trees around you and what is going on with the ‘walking trees’?!
https://www.monicagagliano.com/
Tree videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-YsOa2KDUc&ab_channel=RebeccaCabage
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7EAbhYTJsw&ab_channel=ZayTruth101
 
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XNrqXVYSFs0
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S8 Ep 7 How Happy Are YOU?!

Just how happy are you with your life today? Have you ever really given it much thought? Tune into today's podcast and find out just what happiness is and what signs we should be looking for in our lives. We'll also delve into where the happiest and unhappiest countries are on Earth and if that wasn't enough, I've got some tips for you to bring a bit more happiness into YOUR life!
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S8 Ep 6 Talking with a Teen - Part 2!

This is the second part of the discussion I had with our son and we delve into all things manners and fashion. Be warned: There are RANTS aplenty in this episode! From supermarket etiquette, how to navigate a busy pavement to the clothing of our youth today. This is a very entertaining episode you don't want to miss!
So join us for a fantastic discussion to find out just what a modern teen makes of the world around us.
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