Original Being

Original Being
Podcast Description
Original Being is a podcast that delves into the timeless wisdom of ancient practices and ways of living. From holistic health and wellness to survival techniques, homesteading, and primitive skills, this show explores the knowledge our ancestors used to thrive. Hosted by Jillian Erice, a functional Physician Associate and homesteading mother of three, each episode offers insights, experiences, and conversations with experts and everyday people who embrace a hands-on, self-sufficient lifestyle.
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The podcast covers various topics related to holistic health, survival techniques, homesteading, and primitive skills, with episodes featuring discussions on natural hide tanning, healing through diet, and the importance of mental health in creative pursuits. For example, Episode 4 centers on sustainable living and hide tanning with Coleen Butler, while Episode 3 explores the relationship between nutrition and Crohn's disease with musician Sam V. Perry.

Original Being is a podcast that delves into the timeless wisdom of ancient practices and ways of living. From holistic health and wellness to survival techniques, homesteading, and primitive skills, this show explores the knowledge our ancestors used to thrive. Hosted by Jillian Erice, a functional Physician Associate and homesteading mother of three, each episode offers insights, experiences, and conversations with experts and everyday people who embrace a hands-on, self-sufficient lifestyle.
In this conversation, Jillian Erice speaks with Emma Markowitz, an instructor at Owl Eyes Wilderness Survival and assistant director of Timber Nook Middlesex County. They discuss Emma’s journey into nature education, the unique child-led approach of Timber Nook, and the importance of outdoor play for children, especially those who are neurodiverse. Emma emphasizes the need for children to have unstructured playtime in nature, the benefits of trusting children to explore, and the impact of outdoor experiences on behavior and learning. They also touch on the differences between homeschooled and public-schooled children, and how outdoor education can help children with ADHD thrive. In this conversation, Emma and Jillian discuss the benefits and challenges of homeschooling versus public schooling, emphasizing the importance of tailored education and the impact of nutrition and environment on children’s learning. They explore the effects of screens on children’s attention and the necessity of finding balance in modern parenting. The conversation highlights the significance of community support in raising children, the benefits of outdoor play, and the importance of allowing children to get dirty for their health. They also address the challenges of encouraging outdoor activities during winter. In this conversation, Emma and Jillian discuss the importance of preparing kids for outdoor activities in winter, the transition of teaching skills from children to adults, the empowerment of women in craft and survival skills, and the significance of community gatherings in fostering connections and learning. They emphasize the need for good gear, the value of teaching autonomy to children, and the importance of creating safe spaces for women to learn and grow in traditionally male-dominated fields.
Emma’s Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/spooks.n.spoons
Owl Eyes Wilderness: https://www.owleyeswilderness.com/
Owl Eyes Wilderness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/owleyeswilderness
TimberNook: https://timbernook.com/
Moose Ridge Wilderness School: https://www.mooseridgewild.com/
Original Being Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/originalbeingpodcast
Watch Full Video Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@OriginalBeing
Intro/Outro Music by Sam V. Perry: http://www.instagram.com/sam_v_perry

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