In this episode, I cover the last 33 stanzas within The Völuspá - Witch's Prophecy of Ragnarök. I shed light on:

• Who Balder the Æsir god is
• Balder's prophesy and kick off to Ragnarök
• Who Frigg the Æsir goddess is
• Who Loki the Jötunn giant is
• Who Hoth the Æsir god is
• What/Where Fensalir is
• Who Vali the Æsir is
• Who Sigyn, Loki's wife is
• What Slith & Náströnd in Hel is
• Who Nithhogg the dragon is
• Who the aged giantess Angrboða is
• Who Fenrir, Jorgundmandr, and Hel are
• Several events in Rangarök
• The concept of death & rebirth in Norse lore

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In this episode, I cover the first 30 stanzas within Völuspá - Witch's Prophecy of Ragnarök. I shed light on:

• What a seidr/völva is
• Who Heimdallr is
• Who Oðinn the Necromancer is (the god of many names)
• A note about the witch raised from the dead
• The difference between the Æsir and Vanir gods
• A breakdown of nine realms in the Norse cosmos A breakdown of nine realms in the Norse cosmos (Múspelheimr, Ásgardr, Vanaheimr, Álfheimr, Jötunheimr, Miðgarðr, Niðavellir, Svartálfheimr & Helheimr/Niflheimr)
• What the halls Valhalla and Folkvangr are
• What the gigantic sacred ash tree Yggdrasil is
• Who Ymir the Jötunn (Giant) is and his tie to the beginning of the Norse cosmos
• What Ginnungagap is
• Who Sól and Máni is
• What/Where Ithavoll in Ásgard is
• The creation of dwarves and all their difficult names to pronounce
• The inspiration of J.R.R. Tokien's names from Norse mythology
• Who Odin's brothers, Hœnir and Loth (Leiðr) are
• Who Ask and Embla on Midgardr are
• Where/What Urth's Well is
• Who the three wise Norns are
• Who Gullveig the Vanir goddess is
• The first war between the Asgardians and Vanir gods
• Who Thor (Þórr) is
• Oðinn's sacrifice and fate
• The prophecy of Ragnarök
• Intro into who the Valkyries are and them prepping for battle

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In this episode, I cover all things Spring two main categories are Norse Spring gods & modernized Spring rituals. The super fun topics I cover are as follows:

• Who Iðunn is
• Iðunn's symbolism & personality
• Fun facts about Iðunn
• Read an excerpt from Northern Mysteries of Magick highlighting her origin
• Read an excerpt from the Skáldskaparmál highlighting her abduction story
• Who Freyr is
• Freyr's symbolism & personality
• Fun facts about Freyr
• What the festival Disting is
• How the Vikings celebrated this time season
• Modern Spring symbolism
• Mention cyclic living & how it can enhance your life
• Seasonal eating based on USDA's Spring produce list
• Tid bits of mini rituals to boost your Spring experience

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In this episode, I cover some details about company transition, the new podcast and where it's heading. The topics I cover are as follows:

• 2023 was a crazy year indeed!
• Share about working with Dani Wright, That Witch Next Door, my business mentor. She's a business owner, business mentor, podcast host, and leader of That Witch School
• Share a little about business evolution and how my mentor posed the right questions for me to answer. This allowed me to release Wild Experience Gear and blaze a new trail
• Opportunity to now dig my heels in where I am passionate which I am grateful for
• Lunar and Obsidian's debut, and it sounds good rolling off the tongue
• Lunar represents emotional and mental health
• Obsidian represents protection and truth telling
• Share the direction of the podcast and the big plan of reading Old Norse texts beginning with The Poetic Edda and potentially ending with Beowulf over the next 18 or so months
• I give you a break down of what each episode's flow is like which is -I'll read 30 or so stanzas in an episode breaking them down one-by-one, give you notes anything pertinent to the story, and how we can incorporate concepts as it applies to our modern day lives
• Explain the Viking culture– 793-1066 AD - hierarchal, brutal, but also empowered
• Mention of oaths and your word was taken very seriously during this time period
• Reference the Codex Regius writings in 1225
• The Codex Regius of the Poetic Edda is the oldest and most comprehensive source of Norse mythology
• We visit how Old Norse, a Medieval language, in Iceland and Norway is the direct predecessor to modern day Icelandic and both Norwegian languages. It's closely related to Swedish and Danish, and considered a cousin to Germanic languages of Old English and Old High German which are predecessors of modern English and German
• Be sure to following along in the readings by grabbing a copy of Dr. Jackson Crawford's translated version of The Poetic Edda as we kick off on 1/19!
• *I am in no way affiliated with Dr. Crawford or are generating income off these book purchases. I want to give credit where it's due... to the man spent time translating these texts as accurately to modern English as possible, and I love the work he does.*

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In this episode, I cover all things music and how impactful it can be in your life. I cover my personal connection to music, a little history, and a little science. The topics are as follows:

• First time hearing heavy metal, and why it appealed
• Personal chosen genre for mental sanity
• Fun notes about classical, jazz, folk pagan music, ska and punk music
• How my spouse, Stephen, and I influenced one another's musical choices
• My very first metal show story
• What causes the buzzing tickling sensation while listening to music
• The history of metal horns also known as the il malocchio in Italy
• Explain what mosh pits are and the metal community/culture
• Explain the science behind musical choice

This was a fun one to record way back in May 2023, and I'm glad it's now edited for you to listen to. I get to share the last little bit something I'm wildly passionate about! You have a full understanding of me, your host, Andrea The Untamed Dame, and the fun little references I will likely give in future episodes.

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In this episode, I cover all things Norse. We will get into some terminology: Old Nose, Norse, Nordic, Viking, Vikingr, Drengr, runes and more. The topics I share about are cited from many sources including the renowned Dr. Jackson Crawford, former Colorado University and UCLA professor in specializing in Old Norse language, mythology, and literature.

I share my introductory into this culture as a young girl, being a Norse witch, and how to navigate the outdoors like a "Viking". I get into how the culture and mythos inspired me to brand Wild Experience Gear and The Wild Experience Life podcast around Norse mythos. Also, I shared the company logo's meaning (Ægishjamur Icelandic symbol), and how it can relate to you when you head outdoors embracing being the badass you are inside.

I tapped into a little Skald (Norse storyteller) moment reading you two excerpts from the Hávamál at the very end.

Enjoy! Skål!

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As part of the get to know the host series-- all before we take a deeper dive into Norse/Viking culture and lore, I'll be covering all things holistic health and its value.

• Holistic health - What is it?
  • The whole person approach to health. This includes a person’s physical, emotional, mental, social, and spiritual wellness. Taking into account more than just the physical symptoms of disease or injury.
• 3 main topics of value-- consumption, routines, and support
• Eating to support the body is vital for quality health
• What is normal? What does a "normal" or homeostasis body feel like?
  • Rested, uplifted spirits, no headaches, no digestive issues, temperament is even, going to sleep is easy and staying asleep a normal thing, energy to keep up with the life you want to life!

To get on top of your health... Do your own research! Don't take no for an answer. Get a second opinion. We have more power and autonomy over our health than we have been conditioned to believe.

Former nutrition coach @bethanycorataylor
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Enjoy! Skål!

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Part of the get to know the host series-- all before we take a deeper dive into Norse/Viking culture, mental/holistic health, and more. This week we're chatting about the benefits of owning your mental health!

In this episode of the podcast:

• Key tips on unshackling pain
• How to gain your own mental freedom
• What EMDR therapy is
• Fight or flight signals
• Rest and digest explained
• Vagal tone explained
• Fawn and freeze responses
• Maintaining/regulating nervous system tips:
  • Moderate to intense exercise
  • Electronic sabbath
  • Kick it in the sunshine and nature
  • Kick it with your pets and loved ones
  • Grounding
  • Spiritual practices

Enjoy! Skål!

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