The Earth Caretaker Way: Tim Corcoran on Embracing Earth's Wisdom

A Witch, A Mystic & A Feminist

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In this episode of A Witch, A Mystic & A Feminist, Marlena is joined by return guest, Kristine Daizy, and special guest, Tim Corcoran. When Tim Corcoran walks into a room, you can almost feel the forest enter with him. His life's work, dedicated to the Earth's stewardship, unfolds in our latest episode as he shares his transformative journey and the inception of his Headwaters Outdoor School. Through heartfelt stories, he transports us to the Canadian wilderness, reveals his spiritual awakening at Mount Shasta, and shows that the land itself can be our greatest teacher. Tim's narrative is a vivid tapestry, intertwining his profound encounters with nature’s signs, like the wolf that led him to his school's grounds, and the hawk's feather that affirmed his life's path.
Sowing the seeds of environmental mindfulness starts with a single step, and this episode highlights the simple acts that cultivate a deeper connection to the Earth. Tim and I discuss the power of transforming personal spaces into wildlife sanctuaries and making eco-conscious choices in our daily lives. The conversation blossoms with the shared belief that fostering these connections can ripple out to effect meaningful global change. We reflect on my earlier work and the parallels found in Tim's upcoming book, "The Earth Caretaker Way," underscoring a universal call to become stewards of our planet.
Concluding our inspiring exchange, we celebrate the collaborative effort behind "The Earth Caretaker Way," crafted by Tim himself and Julie Boettler. This isn't just a book; it's a vessel for a movement, with intentions to funnel proceeds into land conservation and education. As we talk about the transformative classes offered at Headwaters Outdoor School and its evolution into a hub for earth caretakers, Tim’s vision for a legacy of environmental guardianship becomes clear. His hope, and ours, is to ignite a passion within listeners to join this collective mission for a greener, more conscious future.
You can learn more about Tim Corcoran and Headwaters Outdoor School at https://hwos.com/walker-hupp-fund/.
And you can learn more about the book, The Earth Caretaker Way on their Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/earthcaretakerway/

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Chapters

1. The Earth Caretaker Way (00:00:09)

2. Becoming Earth Caretakers (00:09:50)

3. Peaceful Gardening and Connecting With Earth (00:20:19)

4. The Earth Care Taker (00:31:00)