season 5, episode 3 - "fibershed" by rebecca burgess
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in today's episode, we review by rebecca burgess. while ash has been embedded in fibreshed advocacy, economy, and practices for the better part of a decade now, this book is a seminal read no matter where you might self-identify on the “fashion as daily life priority” spectrum. with its soil-to-skin-to-soil values and methods, fibershed makes the argument for and outlines the ways through which we can move forward as the current fashion industry collapses in on itself and humans continue to need to wear clothes. through hard data and important stories, burgess lays out the path for...
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season 5, episode 2 - "to dye for" by alden wicker
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in today's episode, we review by investigative journalist, alden wicker. the tl;dr: of this book is that everyone needs to read this book! truly, it is one of the most compelling, terrifying, and action-inspiring books about the fashion industry i have read in a long time. no matter whether you make all your own clothes, buy all your clothes, or fall somewhere in between the two extremes, i am confident you will walk away from this book making different decisions when it comes to your clothing. bring the magic of natural dyes into your home and classroom with the series,...
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season 5, episode 1 - welcome back
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welcome back, sweet peas! we're back in your podcast feed with a special season dedicated to natural dyes, slow fashion, and some of the very nerdy research ash has been conducting lately. consider this season an extended version of the #snortandcacklebookclub (you're welcome). be sure to subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode. bring the magic of natural dyes into your home and classroom with the series, written in age-appropriate language for ages 4+. step into your conscious life with a little help from ash and , where we build slow sustainable living crafted around...
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special episode - "sanctuary" & other updates
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hello, sweet peas, we’re back with a special update episode! ash's latest book, sanctuary, is about to open up for pre-orders and we need your help to get it to print! you can support the indiegogo crowdfunding campaign (and pre-order your book) between may 1-31, 2023 at and find out more at . they've also recently giving the online design course a big refresh (complete with fully-captioned video classes), are spending more time over on , and are scooting around the province with the manitoba arts council's program right now. take the fibre witch quiz at follow us on instagram...
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special episode - "lessons from the empress" with siri vincent plouff & cassandra snow
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surprise, sweet peas, we’re back with a special one-off episode! our host ash is joined by and to talk about their upcoming book, , being released on october 1 through weiser books. the discussion covers everything from gender and relationships with masculinity and femininity as non-binary bodies, creative practices for all, favourite tarot cards, and more. check out and social media accounts for other book release events, both digital and in-person, and pre-order your copy . take the fibre witch quiz at follow us on instagram and be sure to subscribe via your favourite podcasting app...
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4.13 - #SnortAndCackleBookClub book review - "babaylan sing back: philippine shamans and voice, gender, and place" by grace nono
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snort & cackle season 4 comes to an end this week with our seasonal book club book review. this season we read by grace nono. and with that, we are officially on an indefinite hiatus! if you love snort & cackle and want to hear more, you can support future seasons . you can rebinge your favourite episodes in your podcast feed and subscribe so you don't miss any special one-off episodes and/or future seasons (we do have some sitting in the pipeline...). take the fibre witch quiz at follow us on instagram and be sure to subscribe via your favourite podcasting app so you don't miss a...
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4.12 - defining & creating sanctuary
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we’re nearing the end of season 4, and our host ash alberg is here to share all about their current biggest creative baby (other than the pod) - their latest book, sanctuary, and all the inspiration and work that are going into it! this isn’t their first book rodeo, but with so many changes in the printing world as well as the differences in their own life and their dear one/photographer samson’s life from their first book together in 2016 to their fourth book now, they’ve had to get even more creative. that’s where the sanctuary hub (the newest addition to the ) comes in, and you...
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4.11 - boundaries & bravery with sarah corbett
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our guest for episode 11 is sarah corbett! sarah is a clinical herbalist, non-diet nutritionist, and traditional astrologer who is passionate about helping others come into relationship with the natural world. she is the founder of rowan + sage, where she shares handcrafted astrologically-aligned herbal products, works with clients in her clinical practice, and guides others on their plant path through educational programs and mentorship. sarah’s work weaves together the old ways with the new to create powerful, evidence-based offerings that bring forth ancestral herbal wisdom with a...
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4.10 - lessons in growth & abundance from plants
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happy litha, sweet peas! in honour of the summer solstice here in the north, this week's episode is all about plants. we can learn so much from them when we pay attention, and in particular this episode we talk about what they teach us about true abundance. you can find oodles of plant-focused goodness in the creative coven community, including new goodies in the upcoming and if natural dyeing with your local plant world is of interest, check out . support future episodes of snort & cackle by joining the . take the fibre witch quiz at . follow us on instagram @snortandcackle...
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stories & memoir with christine blystone
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our guest for episode 9 is christine blystone! christine is the creator and founder of velvetback, where her work as a writer, artist, designer, and maker helps people connect with plants and make meaning with their magic. her product line includes plant poetry oracle cards, botanical-infused bath salts, and natural incense cones. she’s currently writing her debut novel, "magic flowers." you can find her online at and on instagram @_velvetback_. for a beautiful pdf download from christine with a recipe and journal prompts and 20% off coupon for her shop! support future episodes of snort &...
info_outlineour guest for episode 9 is lex ritchie! lex is a tarot reader, folk witch, spirit worker, and queer mystic. they are a guide through the misty lands of the liminal and spiritual. lex helps folks connect to their own wisdom and learn to be in conversation with the beyond so that they can set off on their own mystical adventure. they offer tarot readings and folk magical education. you can find them online at thelexritchie.com and on instagram and twitter @thelexritchie. check out their underworld playlist at https://thelexritchie.com/free-underworld-playlist/ and ancestral journaling prompts at https://artisanal-painter-6163.ck.page/6f7122cfde.
each season we read a new book about witchcraft practices around the world with the #snortandcacklebookclub, with a book review by ash and the occasional guest helping us close out the season. this season's #snortandcacklebookclub read is "brujas: the magic and power of witches of color" by lorraine monteagut.
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