Our 60th episode!

Air is not a metaphor. It’s the medium. In this kickoff to our Wild Woman season, we get practical about breath, voice, and time in nature—how they shift stress, clarity, and courage. We also talk anthem-as-activism (Casablanca), hummingbirds as teachers, and why humming or chanting counts as a real practice.

What you’ll hear:

• “Inhale prayer, exhale intention”: a simple daily ritual you can actually keep
• Joy as resistance: glimmers, birdsong, and staying human in a chaotic world
• Forest bathing without the incense: what the research says about cortisol, blood pressure, mood
• Finding the wild woman you tucked away—and letting her sing

Listen, then tell us one air practice you’ll try this week. New here? Subscribe and share this with someone who needs to breathe again.

Sources & links:
Dolores Ashcroft-Nowicki (bio): https://www.servantsofthelight.org/about-sol/
“120 minutes/week in nature” study (Scientific Reports): https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-019-44097-3

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Two Crones & a Microphone turns four today!

Year four. Still wild!

This year we’re Seeking the Wild Woman—through seasons and elements, garden and fireside, ancestors and art, bead-making, rosary practice, ritual, movement, and more.

Kickoff bonus: a “back-to-school” episode with Jen, a fiercely independent educator who defies norms and builds community from the inside.
We’re bringing more hands-on videos (remember the lavender wand?), deeper conversations, and accessible practices to help you find—and free—your Wild Woman.

Subscribe and come along. Wild women change the world. They always have.

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Welcome back to Two Crones and a Microphone. We’re stepping into Season Four—beginning our fourth year of conversations, laughter, and deep dives into the mysteries of living well in this wild, beautiful world. And on Friday, September 5, we’ll mark our fourth anniversary of podcasting together. Three years behind us, a brand-new year ahead—that’s a lot of tea, a lot of storytelling, and a lot of wisdom shared.

We’ve been tending our own gardens—literal and metaphorical. Some seasons have been about grounding and centering. Others have carried us into the winds of change, the depths of water, the sparks of fire, and the steady strength of earth. And through it all, we’ve stayed curious, asking: How do we live with purpose, connection, and joy?

This year, we’re exploring the physical world through a spiritual lens. What does it mean to touch the sacred in our everyday surroundings? We’ll wander into forests and kitchens, gardens and workshops. We’ll talk about the things we can feel in our bones—stones, seashells, sunlight, wind—and the way those physical encounters can open the door to spiritual insight.

In the past, we’ve sung with Hildegard of Bingen, learned from sacred gardeners, taken ceremonial baths, sat with grief and joy, and shared stories from our own journeys. We’ve brought in guests who carry ancestral knowledge, deep creative practices, and a willingness to be real about the hard stuff. Every episode has been an invitation: Come as you are. Bring your questions. Let’s wonder together.

So as we begin this new season, we invite you to listen with your hands, your eyes, your heart—notice what’s around you. The world is offering its wisdom every day, and we’re here to explore it together.

Pour yourself a cup. Tune in. Get grounded. Season Four of Two Crones and a Microphone begins soon!

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This summer, each Crone is sharing her favorite episode—and Linda’s pick is a luminous one: “Glimmering” (Ep 27).

Join Betty, Linda, and Sally as they explore the quiet magic of noticing, the power of presence, and the sacred glimmers that guide us through change. If you’re seeking grounded wisdom and gentle encouragement for the season you’re in, this one’s for you.

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I’m Libby, the producer of Two Crones and a Microphone—and this month, we’re offering a beautiful Sacred Gardening Guide to thank our supporters.

If the podcast has been a grounding space for you, we’d love your help keeping it going.

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This Summer, each Crone is choosing her favorite episode—and Sally's pick is the one in which she was introduced to you: Love in Action, Podcast 29.

Episode 29: “Love in Action – Loving Yourself” (Mirror Meditation)
Sally’s Summer Favorite

What does self-love look like when you’ve actually lived some life? This week on Two Crones and a Microphone, Sally brings us her top summer pick: a frank, wide-ranging talk about loving yourself without apology, and what happens when you stare down your own reflection—literally.

Betty, Linda, and Sally dive into the practical magic (and occasional discomfort) of Mirror Meditation, aging in a world obsessed with youth, and why wisdom over 50 isn’t just “nice to have”—it’s a superpower. If you’re tired of self-help that sounds like a greeting card, join us. We’re done with platitudes; we’re here for the messy, real stuff: self-acceptance, personal history, and the long game of learning to be kind to yourself.

Come for the insights, stay for the honesty, and bring a mirror. This one’s for anyone ready to meet themselves, eye to eye.

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This July, each Crone is choosing her favorite episode—and Betty’s pick is the one that started it all: Grounding.

Why? Because when the world goes full rackarakaroo, grounding is the first best thing you can do for yourself.

In this episode, we share simple tools to calm your body, clear your mind, and connect to the earth—whether you're in a forest or on the subway.

If the podcast has grounded you, we’d love your support.
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In this installment of Travel the Twelve Moons (our series based on our blog and newsletter), Crone Sally reads aloud her summer reflection: “A Banquet for Your Hummers!”

This gentle, sensory essay dives into the joy of feeding hummingbirds—what to offer, what to avoid, and what to plant if you want your garden to become a haven for these little nectar-seekers. Inspired by her sister’s reminder that not everyone reads easily, Sally is now offering her monthly writings in spoken form. Listen in for care, clarity, and a bit of backyard magic.

Includes:
– The safest nectar recipe
– Plants that attract hummingbirds
– A link to BBC Earth’s 2-min hummingbird showdown

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