Yin Season

Gratitude for the Season

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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Clearing the Clutter

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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Reconnecting with Nature

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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MORE Wintering Books

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Booklist:

Yin Magic: How to be Still by Sarah Robinson

Crow Moon: Reclaiming the Wisdom of the Dark Woods by Lucy H. Pearce

The Mistress of Longing by Wendy Havlir Cherry

Winter: A celebration of nature and seasonal change in the Pacific Northwest by Walter McKee Shriner

Weathering Winter A Gardener’s Daybook by Carl Klaus

The Wheel of the Year: An Illustrated Guide to Nature's Rhythms by Fiona Cook (Author), Jessica Roux (Illustrator)

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Cave Time Reminders

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

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Reflection Questions

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT

This episode has self reflection questions to consider.

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Winter Practices-Handiwork and Ritual

Mon, 29 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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Breath and Movement

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Here's a few YouTube channels to get started exploring these practices. I am not affiliated with these sites in any way but have used all of them and feel they are professional and safe.

Yin Yoga

Qi Gong and Tai Chi

Begin with Breath Tai Chi

Taiflow

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The Winter Solstice

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The books mentioned:

Children's books

Owl Moon by Jane Yolen

The Tomton by Astrid Lindgren

Winter by Gerda Muller-a little picture book with no words but a favorite of ours

The Winter Solstice by Ellen Jackson

Adult books

Yule rituals, lore and recipes for the winter season by Llewellyn

The Old Magic of Christmas: Yuletide Traditions for the Darkest Days of the Year by Linda Raedisch

The Winter Solstice: The Sacred Traditions of Christmas by John Matthews and Caitlín Matthews

Here's the link for the 12 days of Yule celebrations

Happy Winter Solstice!

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The Little Things that Bring Us Joy

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 12:00:00 GMT

This episode shares a variety of things that may bring you joy. Some things are mundane, others special. I hope it will get you thinking about simple things that can make your day better.

The poem shared today by me:

Wintering

A time for lingering

A time for warming

A time for resting

A time for calming

A time for you-ing

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Late Night Reading

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Throwing in a bonus episode of an excerpt from Mary Oliver's Winter Hours that I felt was relevant and a good reminder to "notice" during this slow season.

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Cozy Movie ideas

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Here's a few movie ideas for the slow season

An Affair to Remember 1957

White Christmas 1954

Little Women

The Holiday

Love Actually

When Harry Met Sally

Moonstruck

The Age of Adeline

Mama Mia

My Neighbor Totoro

Emmet Otter's Jug Band Christmas 1977

A Charlie Brown Christmas

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Wintering Book Suggestions

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode I share 6 books perfect for wintering.

I encourage everyone to check your library for these books, buy local at indie bookstores, or maybe buy used.

The Wintering Well: A Cozy Guide to Finding Joy in the Quiet Season: 24 Short Mindfulness Readings, Reflections, Recipes & Rituals for Winter Wellness

by Akram KHELAIFIA , SARAH KHELAIFIA

(I found this book in Kindle Unlimited)

The Little Book of Hygge: Danish Secrets to Happy Living (The Happiness Institute Series)

by Meik Wiking

Thriftbooks link

Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times

by Katharine May

Kingfisher Books link (my favorite indie bookstore located in Washington just in case you needed an indie bookstore to support)

The Joy of Wintering: How to Rest, Reconnect and Rejuvenate with Creativity and Conscious Living

by Erin Niimi Longhurst

Return The Sacred Art of Coming Home to Yourself

by Molly Remer

Etsy link

A Thousand Mornings

by Mary Oliver

Can often be found at libraries or check your local indie bookstore.

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Reduce Your Holiday Stress

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

This is a bonus episode on thoughts on reducing holiday stress specifically regarding your time and gift giving.

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Light and Connecting with Nature

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

In this episode I talk about changes in nature, light, and connecting with nature.

More information about SAD can be found here for those that may need it.

https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/seasonal-affective-disorder

Homemade bird feeder ideas: (not affiliated in any way)

https://www.thespruce.com/diy-bird-feeder-8603779

https://www.birds.cornell.edu/k12/make-your-own-feeder/

I share poetry from the book Return The Sacred Art of Coming Home to Yourself by Molly Remer which can be found here

Her website has many wonderful resources as well https://www.30daysofgoddess.com/

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Yin Season Intro

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:14:27 GMT

Welcome to the Yin Season. A winter seasonal podcast to embrace the dark season, slow down, and take care of yourself.

This is a fun project, no sponsors or affiliate links. Anything shared is just a gesture of support for fellow artists, small businesses, and authors.

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