Stories Are Medicine: Recent Episodes
Jeff Stockton
Join Storyteller and Celtic Harpist Jeff Stockton for the magic of story. We are the Story Species. The creation and telling of stories is how we make sense of and meaning of our lives. Stories help us to find and follow the song in our hearts.
She is the power of Winter…
She is the spirit of Landscape…
She is An Cailleach Bheara - the Old Woman Of Winter.
Here at Imbolc, the land begins to sing of the promise of Spring.
The song can be heard in the lengthening days, and the small signs in the natural world that things are stirring beneath the snows.
Join storyteller and harpist Jeff Stockton for stories and poetry about An Cailleach - and the epic tale of her encounter with Brighid.
Come and sit by the fire
Where it is safe and warm…
Hear some tales
For a Winter’s Eve
To keep us safe from harm.
Curl up by the fire, pull the blankets in close. Yes, we love heartwarming stories…but in the Midwinter firelight, we are hungry for adventure also.
Join storyteller and harpist Jeff Stockton for stories of adventure on the longest of nights.
The great questions of Fate and Destiny are the at the heart of every great story - including the story of our lives.
We may not see ourselves as a great hero or heroine...and if we do not - perhaps we are not looking quite close enough at the Great Adventure of our lives.
Join storyteller and harpist Jeff Stockton for song, story and poetry focussed on the power of Destiny.
Our lives are woven together on a loom of intersecting circles. The circle is a profound symbol of wholeness and welcome for us. Join storyteller and harpist Jeff Stockton for song, story, and poetry woven round the power of the circle.
Rush, rush, rush! But does hurrying actually make life better? Join storyteller and harpist Jeff Stockton for song, story, and poetry woven round the greatest magic of all...slowing down.
This month, we'll be exploring the power of the Oral Tradition, and the ways in which we truly listen. Join storyteller and harpist Jeff Stockton for song, story, and poetry woven round the great power of the spoken word.
We are now wrapped in the sweet, blessed magic of Summer.
Join storyteller and harpist Jeff Stockton for song and story exploring Blessings, Burdens, and the sweet magic of the big-hearted Fool.
As the growing season approaches, we begin to see the most miraculous changes in the world around us.
Join storyteller and harpist Jeff Stockton for music, poetry, and of course - stories! - woven around the theme of Miracles.
Settle into the Here and Now with the magic of the art of the spoken word. Join Jeff for two folktales, both around the idea of Treasures. Come wrap yourself in the magic of the voice of the harp, and treat yourself to a soothing escape from the busyness of the day.
All throughout human history, our species has woven stories by starlight and firelight...and there is no more magical accompaniment than the voice of the Celtic Harp. Join Storyteller and Celtic Harpist for a podcast exploring the power of the harp in personal and traditional storytelling.