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In Bed with a Druid

In Bed with a Druid

Written by: Ruth Colcombe
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 Join me, Ruthie, and snuggle up in bed with fascinating people, as I tempt them to reveal their cheeky bedtime secrets, and chat intimately about their lives, beliefs, loves, wishes and dreams. In bed with a Druid, where I will bring you a mixture of interviews for every occasion, covering topics such as creativity, spirituality, relationships, passions, hobbies and careers. There will be some funny interviews, some serious, some saucy and some a little of all three but all will be with fascinating folk who live different and interesting lives..2020 Ruth Colcombe. All rights reserved. Social Sciences Spirituality
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  • Suzanne Rance, Traditional Witch/Druid/Author

    Suzanne Rance, Traditional Witch/Druid/Author
    Nov 30 2020
    Suzanne Rance

    Suzanne, author and runologist

    is Sussex born and Sussex bred with a love of history and a strong drive to research everything.  A Traditional Sussex Witch for over 30 years Suzanne is also a member of the Anglesey Druid Order and the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids.

    Since my first visit to Wales as a teenager I have felt like I have a foot in two worlds, that of the Welsh and of the English.  I moved to Wales during the 1990’s and learned to speak Welsh for two reasons, one because I sent my son to Welsh school and the other because I loved the sound.  As I learned the language I became increasingly involved in the culture of the land, developing a deep connection with its history and myths.  Finding links between Wales and the Sussex landscape sparked an interest in the land of my birth and a need to connect to my roots there. I returned to Sussex at the beginning of the new millennium and began researching the ancient British landscape of Anderida and the Early English landscape of Sussex.  Having learned Welsh I can see many connections with the Old English Language, especially in pronunciation.  

     

    Mentions

    Suzanne's website http://www.suzannerance.co.uk/   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/runologist   A.D.O. https://www.angleseydruidorder.co.uk/   O.B.O.D. www.druidry.org   Anderida Gorsedd   Children of Artemis

    Worthing Museum

    Lyminster Dragon

     

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Eva Bay Greenslade, Doula/Druid/Shaman

    Eva Bay Greenslade, Doula/Druid/Shaman
    Oct 1 2020
    Eva Bay Greenslade A little about me, I am 39, a mum of four, two grown-up babies, and two still growing. I am passionate about women feeling empowered, informed, and positive about their birth experience.  I feel my aim is that every woman will look back on her birth and have no regrets, feel that she did all she could, and feel positive about her experience.  I am also passionate about encouraging parents to think about their fourth trimester, and creating an easier positive supportive experience for parents and baby that is best for their needs.  Ever since I had my first baby I knew I wanted to somehow help other parents.  I knew I wanted to be a doula after attending my sister's home birth.  My niece Nixie's birth was the most amazing experience to be a part of, and it helped that the midwife suggested I become a doula without knowing my thoughts on walking the doula path.   I have undergone Breastfeeding / Feeding volunteer Peer Support Training and spent time volunteering on the postnatal ward and in the community. I have also breastfed all my babies long term so understand fully the stresses, strains, and loveliness breastfeeding brings. You will see I have a huge interest in how spirituality can aid pregnancy and birth preparation, because it is what empowered me with my own births, and I see it help others too, and whilst I lean towards shamanic and nature pathway approaches, I have seen these deep connections throughout many religious paths, supporting different families with different religious beliefs.  I always come back to feeling that good birth preparation is doing anything positive that aids your trust and belief in your body and yourself.  As your doula I will support you and your family in doing what is right for you, during your pregnancy and birth,  to help enable you a positive birth experience, I will also provide important postnatal nurture and support. It will all depend on what you want and need. I do have a passion in using meditation, in pregnancy and labour to help you connect to your experience more, as I found it helped me during the births of my own children.   I find meditation can help you to let go and be in the zone allowing your body to do its job creating a more empowering experience. I also feel meditation in pregnancy helps you connect with your changing body and the new life growing within you, which I feel has a possible effect on trusting your body and baby when it comes to birth as well as being able to be in ‘the zone’ naturally to birth instinctively. Being a doula is an absolute honour. If you are interested in meeting up or have any questions I will look forward to meeting you.   Mentions Eva's website http://www.sacredmotherhoodjourneys.com   Facebook https://www.facebook.com/evabay.birthingdoula   Instgram: https://www.instagram.com/eva_shamanic_doula/   http://www.sacreddrumming.co.uk   OBOD www.druidry.org   Wicca witchfest.net   Children of Artemis   Pagan federation   About placenta remedies. www.placentaremediesnetwork.org/   To find out more about doula's www.doula.org.uk ============================================= Contact Ruthie by email inbedwithadruid@gmail.com Follow  Ruthie on Facebook at http://facebook.com/InBedWithADruid or Instagram @InBedWithADruid Chat to Ruthie on Twitter @InBedWithADruid
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    48 mins
  • Gary Andrews, Animator/Director/Artist

    Gary Andrews, Animator/Director/Artist
    Aug 29 2020
    Gary Andrews

    Gary graduated in 1983 at Exeter College of Art and Design with BA (Honor) Degree in Graphic Design. He would do some freelancing for two years starting in 1987 and did some commercials before having a stint in Disney UK in 1989. He currently owns a company called Egotrip Media in the UK. Egotrip Media has become a force over the last five years or so in all forms of entertainment. Gary has been working as a Director for Avenging Angel (2001), 12th Night (2005), The Spirit Of Albion (2012), Lady In The Woods (2013), Q Pootle 5 (2013), Jack O'Lantern (2014) and Tales Of Albion (2014).  

    About Gary's new book 'Finding Joy'. From learning how to juggle his kids' playdates and single-handedly organising Christmas, to getting used to the empty side of the bed, Gary's honest and often hilarious illustrations have touched the hearts of thousands on social media.

    Mentions

    Gary Andrews Website

    Damh the Bard

    Spirit of Albion

    Sepsis Trust UK

    Gary on YouTube

    Winston's Wishes

    Marie Curie

    The Big Draw

    Finding Joy

    Gary on Twitter

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    1 hr and 11 mins
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