Aug 16

Fairy Tales & the Noble Feminine Heart: On Princesses, Witches, and Awakening with Michelle Tocher

Fairy tales, symbols, and the transformative power of stories weave through this conversation with Michelle Tocher, award-winning Canadian author, storyteller, and founder of Wonderlit.Together, we explore the noble feminine heart of the princess, witches and fairy godmothers, Br ... Show More

1h 3m

Aug 3

Fox Woman: Wild Beauty, Symbolic Living, and the Mythic Life

In this special solo episode, Maria tells the European folktale of Fox Woman and explores some of its central symbols: the soul self, the archetype of beauty, and the home as an image of the psyche. She also shares why myths and fairy tales have become such an essential part of h ... Show More

42m 49s

Jul 5

The Mythopoetic Imagination, Ancient Religion & the Living World with Gabriela Gutiérrez

Ancient religion, imagination, and the living world weave through this conversation with Gabriela Gutiérrez, writer, mythopoetic researcher, and independent scholar.Together, we explore the prehistoric roots of the Greek gods, dreams, ritual, the transformation of the ancient god ... Show More

1h 22m

Apr 2022

Footwear

Footwear - the ‘magic’ & the material reality. Laurie Taylor talks to Claudio Benzecry, Associate Professor of Communication Studies and Sociology at Northwestern University, about the people and places involved in the global manufacture of women’s shoes. They’re joined by Elizab ... Show More

28m 6s

Jun 2014

Feet of Engineering

As a fashion object and symbol, the high heel shoe is weighted with meaning. It’s also weighted with the wearer’s entire body weight. The stiletto might be one of the only designs that is physically painful but has somehow has … <a href="http://99percentinvisible.prx.org/2014/ ... Show More

14m 12s

May 2022

A Brief History of Shoes, an interview with Raissa Bretaña

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32m 41s

Nov 2014

Shoes - Islamic Youth Culture in Western Europe

Shoes - a journey through our lives and identities. From 'brothel creepers' to perilous stilettos, our choice of footwear changes and evolves over a life time. Laurie Taylor talks to Victoria Robinson, Reader in Sociology at the University of Sheffield, about the ways in which sh ... Show More

28m 11s

Sep 2024

Reality of Eman

Join Maha in this heartfelt episode as she reflects on life with Eman and explores the deeper meaning of what it means to live a good life.

21m 37s

Sep 2023

The Red Shoes

Join us for the captivating story of Karen and her mesmerizing red shoes, exploring themes of vanity, kindness, and the true essence of beauty. Perfect for kids who love adventure, mystery, and heartwarming lessons.

15m 17s

Nov 2020

Whence Came You? - 0471 - Your Last Degree

<img src="https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/show/32703/471-2.png" alt="" width="400" height="225" /> This week, we dive into the illustrated symbols of Freemasonry. Do they represent elements of the consciousness? Then, we'll read a poem that allows us to reflect on our ... Show More

29m 23s

Feb 2025

The Guide to Falling in Love with Your Life

In this episode, Ellie dives into the art of loving life—finding joy in the little moments, practicing gratitude, building meaningful relationships, and creating routines you truly enjoy. Plus, she talks about the power of creativity, new experiences, and embracing a mindset that ... Show More

21m 59s

8.1 Symbols: The Handmade Life and The R...