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Jay Griffiths on the ecology of connection

Jay Griffiths on the ecology of connection

FromHow We Live Now with Katherine May


Jay Griffiths on the ecology of connection

FromHow We Live Now with Katherine May

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Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Jan 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Jay Griffiths’ writing has long explored the link between land, culture and our potential for connection, but her father’s death during lockdown made this more vital than ever. Denied the comfort or closure of a funeral, Jay had to find other ways to connect, mourn and memorialise, and in this gentle, wide-ranging conversation she and Katherine talk about imaginary journeys, ritual and delving into a sense of place. Behind all of Jay’s work is an ecological urgency, and a sense of grief for the life that we seem to be losing. Here, it’s expressed through the idea of homelessness, both literal and metaphorical. But she also introduces us to the character of Nemesis, offering us a model for justice that might just see us through the next decades. Join the conversation! We’re also inviting your thoughts on each episode from now on - follow this link to join the conversation. Answers, challenges, ideas and further questions are all welcome - there will be a further episode in a couple of months focusing on your voices.Katherine's new book, Enchantment, is released in March 2023. Pre-order now: US/CAN and UKLinks from the episode:Jay's websiteJay's booksJoin Katherine's Patreon to receive episodes early and ad-freeSign up to receive Katherine's newsletterFind show notes and transcripts for every episode by visiting Katherine's website.Follow Katherine on Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jan 6, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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In The Wintering Sessions, NYT bestselling author Katherine May talks to writers or performers about the cold seasons in life: the times they’ve fallen through the cracks, felt left out, isolated, rejected or humiliated.This is a podcast of real conversations about the tough times: no platitudes, and no glossing over the awful bits. But they’ll be full of warmth and honesty, and we’ll share what we’ve learned along the way. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.