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27. The History and Folklore of Brigid: Saint, Legend and Lady Farmer with Kathy Spaar

27. The History and Folklore of Brigid: Saint, Legend and Lady Farmer with Kathy Spaar

FromThe Good Dirt: Sustainability Explained


27. The History and Folklore of Brigid: Saint, Legend and Lady Farmer with Kathy Spaar

FromThe Good Dirt: Sustainability Explained

ratings:
Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jan 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Today's episode is about Brigid, saint and legend, known for her skills at the hearth, the loom, midwifery, healing, poetry and animal husbandry. Kathy Spaar, spiritual director, pilgrimage leader and nature educator shares many of the folklore and stories of this legendary figure from Celtic tradition. As a figure of feminine wisdom and power who presides over the land and the homestead, we  consider Brigid the quintessential Lady Farmer, our guide, protector and inspiration for slow living through the seasons.
1:20 - January is here!
1:50 - Mary and Emma introduce Kathy and Brigid
Let's get into the interview!
7:15 - Kathy introduces herself
10:00 - Brigid's Feast Day
12:30 - Kathy's favorite stories of Brigid
20:00 - Brigid - the quintessential Lady Farmer
27:00 - How does Brigid relate to the times we are in now
31:00 - The most important thing Brigid has taught Kathy
Things mentioned:
https://www.lady-farmer.com/the-almanac/ (The Almanac)
https://solasbhride.ie/who-we-are/ (Brigidine Sisters)
http://www.stnectariospress.com/brigids-cloak-an-ancient-irish-story/ (Children's Book “Brigid’s Cloak: An Ancient Irish Story” by Bruce Milligan.)
https://canterburypress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/9781853117527/symbols-of-plenty ("Symbols of Plenty" by Ruth Bidgood)
https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/4676234-rekindling-the-flame ("Rekindling the Flame " by Rita Minehan)
Released:
Jan 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Start living more sustainably. The Good Dirt podcast explores all aspects of a sustainable lifestyle with healthy soil as the touchpoint and metaphor for the healing of our relationship with the planet. Mother & daughter team Mary & Emma bring you weekly interviews with farmers, artists, authors, and leaders in the regenerative and sustainable living space.