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Natural and Wild with Christine Greyson

60 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago -

Not just your typical podcast about nature, but a reflection of humanity in its connection to that natural world. Diverse topics range from why coyotes populate so much to motivation for every day survival in the human world.The topics blend scientific and spiritual, and there's usually some old folk style storytelling to boot. Take a trip with indie artist Christine Greyson, bringing you into a wild world full of both imagination and truth. This is a free to enjoy and listener supported podcast, which allows me to freely talk about anything I want with no worries from sponsors, advertisers, etc. All money to build and maintain comes out of my own pocket, and I am grateful for and appreciate the support that pays for music licensing, distribution, software subscriptions & upgrade fees, equipment, and the time and research it takes every week to put this show out there. Full time Patreon members who support this podcast are mentioned at the end of every episode. "Virtual Tip Jar" donations are welcomed through a PayPal donate button at the bottom of the page at christinegreyson.com/podcasts Thank you to everybody who's taken a listen, and have a great weekend!

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Episodes

Alligators!

June 18, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MB

Some interesting facts about alligators this morning as I have a bloody mary with my breakfast... in honor of my memories down in New Orleans.  Have a great weekend, y'all!  Support the show

Bat Medicine

June 04, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MB

I saw the elusive, endangered Giant Gray Bat this week, and he was beautiful. Just some wistful thoughts on spirit animal Bat Medicine today, and a little story for you.  Support the show

Poison Dart Frogs & Fire Ant Venom

May 21, 2021 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

Opening with a curse from the infamous Marie Laveau, I'll dive into some facts about some of nature's poison with those pretty little poison dart frogs and fire ants. I threw the curse story in, because I thought of it as I was talking about fire ants. Down in New Orleans, there is a lot of hoodoo  witchery that involves the use of fire ant mounds while casting hexes.  So grab a drink, preferably not a toxic one... maybe a daiquiri?  and enjoy the show! :)  Support the show

Throwing Reality Right Out The Window

May 07, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.7 MB

Strange, epiphany inspired ramblings drenched in hints of the Law of Attraction and the like. Logic, Realism and Science have their place, and they are needed and respected. But Intuitive, abstract thinking and imagination also holds a great power; that of the Divine. And together, they keep us moving forward. This episode is going to focus on the latter; I'm throwing reality right out the window on this one. Welcome to my world.  Support the show

Pondering Owls

April 23, 2021 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MB

I've always had some sort of morbid affection for all things dark, mysterious and strange. These mystical creatures have represented the dark side of nature for centuries... with grace and beauty. A romanticized sort of darkness. Something to ponder on a Friday morning...  Support the show

Cardinal Medicine; A Small, But Powerfully Bold Creature

April 09, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

Physically striking, musically talented and brazen, the Cardinal is a bird of high esteem in the wilderness. Follow its lead as it guides the way to inherent greatness!  Support the show

Intuitive Guidance, Dreams, & Brain Power

April 02, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

Our brains; powerful, highly evolved cosmic computers, sending electricity through our entire bodies and sending our vibrations into a spin! We can attract anything we want. And we can do it through our intuition, which is involved in an eternal affair with science.  Support the show

Architects of the Wild

March 26, 2021 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

We constantly borrow ideas from the designers of the wild; insects and animals alike. They're fascinating- from bees to beavers, these creatures put as much care into their craft as we do. Just musing a little bit on the architecture and the designs of the natural world this morning.. it always gives me a little inspiration for my own projects, like building planters on the sides of trees and houses and barns.. akin to little hives. Or food storage below the water.. the way the beavers do it...

Allowing Our Inner Voice to Guide Healthy Moves

March 19, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MB

Motivation; we all need it. An inner voice; we all have it. This is an episode about listening to your body, paying attention to what you need, and not becoming enslaved to anyone else's ideas in regards to you and what your body is asking for.  When is it going to be time for you to start caring about YOU just as much as you care about the ones you love? Support the show

Psychedelics & Sacred Healing

March 12, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

I've wanted talk about this one for a long time, but it's a tricky subject. Guess what. I'm talking about it this week anyway. I have personal experience with the therapeutic use of LSD, and I'll talk about that as well. Psychedelics are not demons. Everything in your life has a duel nature; light and dark, good and bad. Medicines that help us can also be toxic to us. So can anything else. Join me today, as I venture to talk about my own experiences and opinions on the subject. Plus a little...

Youve Got Supernatural Powers. Wanna Know How To Use Them?

March 05, 2021 13:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

This episode is rich with the authentic, original secrets of Appalachian Folk Magic, or "Granny Magic", as it was called. Authentic because I'm not too far from a generation of folk healers in one of the biggest and oldest Appalachian families in the North Carolina/Tennessee area. Have a nice cup of herbal tea and dive in with me.  Support the show

Air & Water; The Carriers Of Hidden Truth

February 26, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Air and Water. Yes. They carry truth. In the essence that they carry everything; pheromones, which we all emit through every breath we take. Those pheromones that tell everyone around us what our real agendas are.  This is part two of my little witchy episodic talks. Next week, I'll be exploring how to use all the elements in personal manifestation.  Nature holds incredible mysteries. And the elements are her keys to opening a lot of doors...  Support the show

Elementals And Witchy Stuff

February 19, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MB

This week's been interesting. I was a little spaced out, started listening to yogis, and got weird. Today's podcast will be a bit different, but we're all a bit odd sometimes, aren't we? (or "off".. who can be "on" 100% of the time, anyway?) Step into my head while I start to expose how I use the elements to "do" things. :) And have a great weekend!  Support the show

The Biophany; Nature's Musical Masterpiece

February 12, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

The music we as humans compose is based on the very foundations of the harmonious patterns of this living planet. There are birds that sing in chromatic scales, insects that craft progressive rhythms, and thunderstorms that lend crescendos to the eternal soundscape of our natural world. We're all connected to it on a much deeper level than simple reflection, and we mirror these compositions in our own stories and songs.  This is a listener supported podcast; free to listen, with no commerci...

Why Care About Endangered Species? ..& A Little Motivational Talk

February 05, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

 Why should we care about endangered plants? Weird animals we've never heard of? Don't things go extinct all the time? Isn't that just the way of the world?  That... and a little talk about motivational stuff later in the episode. Have a great weekend!  This is a listener supported show, and I manage everything myself. Music licensing, equipment, fees, distribution; it all comes out of my own pocket. I don't have advertisers or sponsors. If you want to support this show, you may at the lin...

Dominance Vs Leadership

January 29, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

I know what kind of head I'm more likely to follow... I'm also exploring some possible reasons which may have contributed to our ex administration's failing.  And throwing in some chimpanzees to boot.  Support the show

Dominance Vs Leadership

January 29, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB

I know what kind of head I'm more likely to follow... I'm also exploring some possible reasons which may have contributed to our ex administration's failing.  And throwing in some chimpanzees to boot.  Support the show (https://christinegreyson.com/?page_id=32)

Don't Be A Snake.. Like I Used To Be (No Offense To Real Snakes)

January 22, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MB

There comes a time when periodically, we take a look at our own egos, break down just a little, and overcome those inner offences that hold us back. In this moment, I believe transparency, although terrifying, is insurance against idleness. Against that tendency to take one quick look at ego and then turn away, changing my mind about working on it.  Hence, Natural & Wild, a podcast all about those natural instincts and wild natures, will explore another natural transformation- my tendency to...

Golden Eggs and Helpful Dreams

January 15, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MB

Dreams.. those subconscious compilations of oddity in our heads while we sleep.. are telling us to do something. What are yours telling you? And what are these golden eggs I speak of? Take a break from the crazy apocalypse for twenty minutes and have a listen to something completely different. And have a great weekend! Donations for this podcast go directly to music licensing, equipment, upgrades and distribution fees, which are paid out of pocket. I don't work for any company. This is  a l...

Haunted Foggy Moonshine Valley & My Irrational Fear of Guitars

January 08, 2021 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

Foggy Moonshine Valley is a hauntingly protective fairy tale of a place. Living here has been therapeutic; it's taught me to let go of fears and anxieties that were holding me back from a good life.  In addition to that, this past Christmas has offered me a new opportunity to banish yet another fear. My irrational fear of a guitar. How is someone genuinely afraid of an inanimate object like this? Find out here, on Natural and Wild.. today. And find out how I'm learning to kick that fear out ...

Water. The Oldest Drink On Earth, And A Core Base For Meditation

January 01, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MB

Reflecting upon the power of the water as one of our most intuitive bases for creativity, meditation, and a healthy life of action.  Support the show

My Winter Luminary

December 25, 2020 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MB

It's Christmas. And I haven't done a very good job of introducing myself to anyone, because I haven't tried doing that at all.  I've simply posted stuff online, threw out a podcast out of nowhere, and tossed some strange captions around the internet. Apparently, I've been a little misunderstood. Well, of course, right? Consider this a formal introduction to who I am and why I scatter such bizarre posts and captions around the internet. Consider it a formal introduction to my spirituality and...

Dark Energy, Anarchist Planets & The Sexy Side of the Cosmos

December 18, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Explore the sensual energy of creation that flows through us with every breath and fiery thought. Introduce yourself to a free range planet running around without a care. Come with me and fly through space today, preferably with a warm beverage on this cold December moment in time. One more moment that will never be here again, for every second changes us. Support the show

Dark Energy, Anarchist Planets & The Sexy Side of the Cosmos

December 18, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MB

Explore the sensual energy of creation that flows through us with every breath and fiery thought. Introduce yourself to a free range planet running around without a care. Come with me and fly through space today, preferably with a warm beverage on this cold December moment in time. One more moment that will never be here again, for every second changes us. Support the show (https://christinegreyson.com/?page_id=32)

Guilt, Psychic Ability, & Control

December 11, 2020 13:00 - 18 minutes - 12.4 MB

Okay, this week has been a challenge. I lost a computer, fell ill for a couple days, & was completely lost as to what to post this week. But under the influence of a lot of homemade medicine, yogurt and about a hundred hot pepper, I did it. Here's your weekly podcast from the grounds of Foggy Moonshine Valley, with Christine Greyson. Who feels a lot better, by the way. And has no idea why she's talking in third person. Support the show

Living In The Wild In Winter

December 04, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MB

I made this episode to talk about how I stay comfortable and happy during the harshest months of the year in the Southern Appalachians... with no indoor plumbing! Take a walk on my side...  Support the show

You Don't Need A Mate- You Need This.

November 27, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MB

I'm not anti-dating. I'm anti-filling-in-a-void-with-a-relationship. There are three little things (they're pretty big, actually) that will totally transcend the need for a partner in your life. Let the partnership happen after you've mastered these things, and watch the world change around you in a magical way. Support the show

The Sacred, Healing Sunshine

November 20, 2020 13:00 - 24 minutes - 16.9 MB

Get out of the dark, and come lay in the sun with me. The healing power of our nearest star is glorious.  Support the show

Tribalism. Humans, Hyenas... And Letters From The Old Civil War

November 13, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Today is Friday the 13th. We're watching history unfold again. These may be uncertain times, but we have the power to shine a light through that darkness. And we will. If we just take the time to pay attention to each other, understand each other, and exercise a little bit of compassion. Support the show

Myth Buster: Women May Be Less Monogamous Than Men

November 06, 2020 13:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

How's that for click bait? Hahahaha! (It's not click bait.. I am definitely talking about this today!) This, along with the magic month of November, the Bonds of Family and Friends conjures an episode touching upon the beginning of the new, darker part of the year.  Support the show

Murder Born From Religious Fervor - The Last OctoberCast

October 30, 2020 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MB

It's the last episode of OctoberCast! Tonight is the Eve of Halloween, and I'm revealing an old school cult murder in my family's past that sets the stage for many of those stereotypical horror flicks you see based in the backwoods- it's real!  Sit back with a cup of joe or a hot chocolate.. or a shot of morning whiskey in some black as night coffee... and get ready to say, "WTF".  Sometimes the truth is stranger than fantasy. Support the show

Two Of The Creepiest Haunts in America

October 23, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

In creeping out myself from research of this episode, my head was spaced out and I forgot to mention one of my closest friends and supporters of the show! Mr. Bruce Presson, thank you so much for your help and support! From Salem, Massachusetts to New Orleans, Louisiana, OctoberCast continues to explore the frights and spooks of the Halloween season. I wouldn't listen to this one after the sun goes down, unless you're in the mood for a nightmare...  Support the show

OctoberCast Continues: Unexplainable Stories of the Weird

October 16, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

From dead birds to rockstar hauntings.. listen to my real and true puzzling experiences. We're getting deep into October; it's the month of bizarre, supernatural haunts and happenings. And we're full of them here at Natural and Wild.  Support the show

OctoberCast Continues: Unexplainable Stories of the Weird

October 16, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MB

From dead birds to rockstar hauntings.. listen to my real and true puzzling experiences. We're getting deep into October; it's the month of bizarre, supernatural haunts and happenings. And we're full of them here at Natural and Wild.  Support the show

Where Jack O' Lanterns Come From- And Some Witchy Apple Love Spells

October 09, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MB

This is the second OctoberCast episode as we slide into the holidays! Come listen as I tell the legend of the Jack O' Lantern, and explore the bizarre places "innocent" fall traditions come from...  Support the show

Darker Lessons and Fall Impressions

October 02, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MB

Welcome to October! This is going to be a month of mysterious art, ghost stories and sweet nostalgia. I'll start off slow and easy, but near the end of the month, get ready for a real creep show (true) story- I'm talking stuff movies are made of!  Support the show

How To Sniff Out A Liar

September 25, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MB

I went back in time to my days in psychology for this one. Be careful what you wish for. Cheers!  Support the show

Unruly Grasshoppers & Mob Mentality

September 18, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MB

Mobs, locusts, generation gaps and lost art... what is this episode?? If you make it to the end, you'll hear me sing.  Support the show

Believe In Your Own Voice Or Nobody Else Will.

September 11, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Dedicate. Devote. Busting through the myth that going after your dreams is something selfish; you deserve effort, loyalty, and respect just like the ones you give it to every day.  Support the show

Believe In Your Own Voice Or Nobody Else Will.

September 11, 2020 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Dedicate. Devote. Busting through the myth that going after your dreams is something selfish; you deserve effort, loyalty, and respect just like the ones you give it to every day.  Support the show

You Were Built To Blaze Through A Crisis

September 04, 2020 12:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

Adversity is always going to be a part of life. There is no "either sink or swim". You are going to swim. Swim through the chaos, swim through the judgments. No other human being owns your spirit but you. All episodes of Natural and Wild are listed at christinegreyson.com/?page_id=32 Becoming a Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/christinegreyson gives you access to videos and posts starting at $3 a month- much less than coffee at the cafe! And it's the only place you can watch my series Rev...

The Spirit of The Great Blue Heron

August 28, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

The stately blue heron walks with grace and a kingly manner. He teaches the art of patience and careful timing.  This is a listener supported podcast, and your reviews, shares and conversations concerning it are greatly appreciated! I have a Patreon page that's easy to find by searching my name, Christine Greyson, on the Patreon site.  Please stay safe, take care of the ones you love; emotionally and in every other way, and have a great weekend!  Support the show

Intoxicated Animals and Hardwired Habits

August 21, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Do you wanna kick a habit? Take a listen to this! And.. elephants like getting drunk.  Support the show

Intoxicated Animals and Hardwired Habits

August 21, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MB

Do you wanna kick a habit? Take a listen to this! And.. elephants like getting drunk.  Support the show

Fire & Water. Are They Bringing Us A New Destiny?

August 14, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

The powerful energies of Fire and Water are hard at work, tangibly coursing through the earth and emotionally moving through our hearts right now. We are part of this planet, and this planet is currently experiencing a new cycle.  The way we respond to it, both individually and together, will set us up into a new station of life.  Introspection and inspiration can be valuable at a time like this.  Support the show

This Is What Separates A True Alpha From A Phony

August 07, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MB

It's always easier to pay attention to the blatant intrusion of a pushy personality than to see the subtle and more genuine attributes of the true alpha; we're more likely to get it shoved in our faces. But true alphas aren't bullies, and they don't have intentions of destruction or greed among peers. Don't get an alpha confused with a jerk.  Support the show

Transformation, Death and Decay; the Darker Side of Mother Nature

July 31, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

The dark side of mother nature is disturbing; she shakes us up and opens our eyes to harsh changes and the callous nature driving our own survival. We, along with the Universe, are in possession of malevolence as well as generosity. Yin and Yang. We all counterbalance. There is a time and place for everything. Support the show

Snake Wisdom; The Power of the Senses

July 24, 2020 12:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MB

Today I'm talking about my highly respected brother Snake. These serpents have been around close to 100 million years, and are spiritually referenced in some of the oldest documents discovered. Snakes are seriously interesting creatures in the way they operate and dominate our imaginations. Come take a walk with me and explore a very old, hypnotically enticing creature... and humanity.  Support the show

Eva The Wolf, Imagination, & Inner Connections

July 17, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MB

Today I'm reading a short story I wrote back in 2016 called "Eva's Search For Heart". Then I go on to talk for a few minutes about heartfelt connections in urban settings and the power of inner child imagination.  Support the show

The Coveted Elixir of Life

July 10, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MB

Is there an elixir of life? A fountain of youth? Maybe... if you know where to look... ;) Thank you to all of those out there who have been adding a tip to the virtual tip jar! Don't forget to post a review if you have the means, and have a great weekend!  Support the show