The Northern Traditions Podcast

Episódios

• American Shamanism | What is the Line Between Cultural Preservation and Appropriation? 03.11.2025 1h 16min

  The Glastonbury Tourist (New Book!): https://amzn.to/3Y7MWLY Support this Channel on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/thewisdomofodin Four Visions Products: https://fourvisions.com/discount/JACOB15 (Use code JACOB15 at check out to get 15%) (Shamanic/Healing Retreats) My Website: http://www.jacobtoddson.com (Pagan Events) Community Website: https://www.northerntraditions.org My Books: https://amzn.to/3V35IE3
• Viking Age Artifacts Are Being Stolen? | Interview with Elin Pirso (Moose Lady) 07.07.2025 1h 27min

  The Glastonbury Tourist (New Book!): https://amzn.to/3Y7MWLY Support this Channel on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/thewisdomofodin Four Visions Products: https://fourvisions.com/discount/JACOB15 (Use code JACOB15 at check out to get 15%) (Shamanic/Healing Retreats) My Website: http://www.jacobtoddson.com (Pagan Events) Community Website: https://www.northerntraditions.org My Books: https://amzn.to/3V35IE3
• The Hall, Leadership, and Other Updates from the Fellowship of Northern Traditions (Podcast) 05.03.2025 47min

  Community Website: www.northerntraditions.org Disaster Relief Info: heath.northerntraditions@gmail.com Jacob Toddson Website: www.jacobtoddson.com  Join myself and Logan for Updates on the Fellowship of Northern Traditions, the Pagan Community that was started from this channel. We give you financial, logistical, and spiritual updates for one of the most active spiritual communities in North America! 
• An Honest Conversation on Religion | Paganism, Hinduism, Christianity, and Modern Spirituality 31.01.2025 2h 14min

  The Glastonbury Tourist (New Book!): https://amzn.to/3Y7MWLY Support this Channel on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/thewisdomofodin Four Visions Products: https://fourvisions.com/discount/JACOB15 (Use code JACOB15 at check out to get 15%) (Shamanic/Healing Retreats) My Website: http://www.jacobtoddson.com (Pagan Events) Community Website: https://www.northerntraditions.org My Books: https://amzn.to/3V35IE3
• Nordic Witchcraft? As a Modern Thriller Film... Can it be done? | Interview with the Director/Writer 13.12.2024 23min

  Matt Bailey and Robin Rose Singer are credited film makers looking to bring Nordic Witchcraft (Seidr/Völva) into a modern thriller film. This will be no easy task, so I sit down with them to ask questions on how they are maintaining the historical accuracy with the need for modern entertainment in the ever changing media of Norse Mythology. Support Lineage (Use My Code ODIN10): www.lineage-film.comThe Glastonbury Tourist (New Book!): https://amzn.to/3Y7MWLY Support this Channel on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/thewisdomofodin Four Visions Products: https://fourvisions.com/discount/JACOB15 (Use code JACOB15 at check out to get 15%) My Website: http://www.jacobtoddson.com (Pagan Events) Community Website: https://www.northerntraditions.org My Books: https://amzn.to/3V35IE3
• Sacred Plant Medicine with Mariah Gannessa from Four Visions 22.11.2024 1h 18min

  Mariah Gannessa is the Founder of Four Visions Apothecary, an online store dedicated to the ethical distribution of plant allies. Mariah has studied and worked with plant medicines for over 10 years. She is also an artist, musician, and mother. In this conversation we discuss the importance of ethical usage of plant medicines, and how our usage of plant medicines in the "west" differs from the indigenous traditions which have been sharing these powerful plants with the world. Four Visions Products: https://fourvisions.com/discount/JACOB15 (Use code JACOB15 at check out to get 15%)
• Episode 104: The Podcast Has Returned! Finally! 15.11.2024 12min

  The Podcast is returning with Jacob Toddson and a rotating selection of guest with topics ranging from paganism, shamanism, plant medicine, ancient religions, and everything in between! The Glastonbury Tourist (New Book!): https://amzn.to/3Y7MWLY Support this Channel on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/thewisdomofodin Four Visions Products: https://fourvisions.com/discount/JACOB15 (Use code JACOB15 at check out to get 15%) (Shamanic/Healing Retreats) My Website: http://www.jacobtoddson.com (Pagan Events) Community Website: https://www.northerntraditions.org My Books: https://amzn.to/3V35IE3
• Episode 103: The Red Deer, The Laugh of a Child, and The Fires of Beltane 06.03.2023 1h 20min

  We return to our three topics: Ian is obsessed with red deer, Caleb is finding joy in the laughter of his children, and Jacob is navigating the pagan community in Scotland. Learn more about the community: https://www.northerntraditions.org/ Graphics provided by Valhyr: www.valhyr.com 
• Episode 102: Estonian Archeology with Elin Pirso 27.02.2023 1h 20min

  Today we invite Elin (@mooselady_) to discuss her research into Estonian archeology. Ever want to know why ancient people put "cup" shaped makers onto stones from Estonia, Sweden, and Scotland? Great! So did we! Support/Join The Fellowship of Northern Traditions:www.northerntraditions.org Support Elin on instagram @mooselady_ or through www.valhyr.com 
• Episode 101: We Are back! 20.02.2023 58min

  With our break behind us, The Folk Podcast is back with a new name, The Northern Traditions Podcast. Be sure to check out the podcast on YouTube to see our beautiful faces! Learn more about the community: https://www.northerntraditions.org/
• Episode 100: Answering Your Questions on Norse Paganism 03.10.2022 1h 27min

  We celebrate our 100th episode by answering community submitted questions. We also reflect on 2+ years of podcasting and the many topics and guests we've had along the way. We also announced we will be taking a break, but will be returning! We just need some time to focus on ourselves, the community, and to plan some new guest and topics. Expect to see us after the yule season, and until then be sure to check out our past 99 episodes you may have missed! All upcoming gatherings for the Fellowship of Northern Traditions on our website: www.northerntraditions.org 
• Episode 99: The Evolution of Ritual Practice 26.09.2022 55min

  With Ian and Jacob just coming back from Heilung, we decided to discuss how ritual practices continue to evolve and change. 
• Episode 98: Interview with Shamans from Spirit of Wolf 21.09.2022 1h 27min

  This is the full interview based on the latest video on The Wisdom of Odin Youtube channel. I am joined by Mirjam and Anthony as I ask them questions on Shamanism and how to practice it in our modern day. Youtube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lN6BAXsj9g Spirit of Wolf Links: Website: https://www.spiritofwolf.netInstagram @spiritofwolfshamans Mirjam @izih_deer_kam Anthony @wolfpackhealer Their Podcast @woedwolf.podcast 
• Episode 97: Mentorship within Modern Paganism 12.09.2022 36min

  With the upcoming shamanism video, many people have asked about mentorship within pagan practices today. So today Caleb and I, discuss the complicated nature of establishing new mentors in beliefs that used to rely so heavily on them. 
• Episode 96: Estonian Paganism, and Maintaining One’s Reputation 05.09.2022 54min

  We have several topics to discuss today, including Estonian Paganism, Reputation and its importance, as well as gift giving. As always grab a warm or cold drink, and enjoy the conversation around various pagan subjects! Community website: https://www.northerntraditions.org/
• Episode 95: Folklore, Fairy Tales, and Mythical Creatures 29.08.2022 1h 5min

  Ian had a dream, that dream was to host an episode and talk about spooky things. This episode is letting Ian live that dream. 
• Episode 94: Is Heathenry Becoming Too Soft? 22.08.2022 1h 1min

  We decided to have an interest talk today on whether or not heathenry is becoming too soft in this modern age. Has our fear of scrutiny, judgement, and harassment made us too scared to practice our faith more honestly? Check into this episode to hear our conversation on this very question. Link to The Fellowship of Northern Traditions Website:https://www.northerntraditions.org
• Episode 93: Pagans of the Summer 15.08.2022 48min

  Ian and Jacob discuss the difference of being pagan in the summer vs the winter. And how living by the seasonal cycles may benefit you now even in our modern age. 
• Episode 92: The Importance of Remembering Your Ancestors 09.08.2022 59min

  In this episode we talk about the modern obsession with DNA test, and ancestor websites and how they relate to paganism. We also talk about our own experiences discovering our ancestors and how we honor them today. 
• Episode 91: The Different Spirits of the Land 25.07.2022 1h 26min

  After our short break, we return with an episode on the differences between spirits. Specifically we are talking about North American spirits vs European, but we also discuss how different environments can effect spirituality. If you want Ian to grow back the stache, then sign this petition. 1000 signs and he does it!https://www.change.org/p/ian-horn-bring-back-the-stache?recruiter=1163137036&recruited_by_id=f17125b0-22a3-11eb-b935-5f15eb00fea0&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard