The Northern Traditions Podcast

Episode 48: Finding your Fylgia

We bring on Darius (@ulfur_svikinn) to discuss his experience with Fylgia coming from a Norse Perspective as well as a Native American point of view. We will discuss what the difference between Fylgia and other spirits animals is, how to find yours, and what you can do with your Fylgia. 

Episode 47: Honoring the Dwarves

In this episode we bring on Keenan (@keenan_longsword) from his own podcast (Grandma and the Dwarf) to discuss his workings with the dwarves. We have little material on these mysterious beings, but they are woven throughout many of our poetic stories. 

Episode 46: We need to talk about Fenrir

In this podcast Ian and Jacob discuss a growing concern in the norse pagan community. Primarily with beginners who seek to connect with the dread wolf himself, Fenrir.

Episode 45: Continuing the Conversation on Native American Spirituality

Today we have a pretty serious subject as we bring back Kai (@camargo.kai) as well as our communities own Zak (@vanic_vibes) to both continue the conversation of the similarities of Native Tradition, and Northern Spirituality. But also to bring up a pretty serious subject, something that is effecting the Native community right now. 

This is a heavy talk, and if you want to help out then here are the resources Kai mentioned in the podcast:

National Indian Child Care Association:
https://www.nicca.us
Native American Rights Fund:
https://www.narf.org
Native American Heritage Association:
https://www.naha-inc.org
National Indian Council On Aging:
https://www.nicoa.org
Association on American Indian Affairs:
https://www.indian-affairs.org
The American Indian College Fund:
https://collegefund.org

Episode 44: Why you should be honoring Thor and Freyr more

In this episode we discuss why Thor and Freyr should be venerated more in our modern time. We explore the historical origins of their worship, as well as the modern benefits of following these two beings. 

Episode 43: Creating and Preforming Rituals

We bring on Mary (@valkyrieofwyrd) and Logan (@druid_of_freyja) to discuss the creation of personal and public rituals. All co-host are present so this makes this is our biggest podcast yet with 6 people! We all share our personal experiences solo practitioners, as well as our experiences from gatherings preforming for multiple people! 

Episode 42: The Norse Gods in South Africa

Today we bring on Nick (@student_of_the_old_gods) to talk about his experience being a Norse Pagan in Cape Town, South Africa. Not only do you get to hear the always amazing South African accent, but you get to hear extremely unique stories of the pagan history of Africas southern most region. If Nick can worship the Norse Gods in South Africa, we believe you can find them just about everywhere. 

Episode 41: What we wish we knew, before becoming Norse Pagan

In this episode we discuss what things we wish we knew before starting this path. The most popular video on the Wisdom of Odin Youtube is "5 Things I wish I knew before becoming a Norse Pagan" so Jacob also gives his updated list of things after making that video more than 10 months ago. 

Episode 40: Burn Outs, Spiritual Exhaustion, and Road Blocks

We share our personal experiences dealing with the various kinds of road blocks, burnouts, and moments of spiritual exhaustion that effect any people following a pagan path. 

Episode 39: The Raven, The Wolf, and The Bear (The many pathways of following Odin)

In this episode we discuss Odin, and the experiences we all have had following him. We discuss heavily the various different paths one can take to grow closer, and learn from the one-eyed wanderer.