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Mentioned in 14 episodes
Wintering
The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times
Book • 2020
In 'Wintering', Katherine May shares her personal experiences of coping with illness, career changes, and family challenges, and how she found strength and healing through the concept of 'wintering'.
The book draws on lessons from literature, mythology, and the natural world, highlighting the importance of rest, retreat, and embracing the cyclical nature of life.
May discusses various cultural and spiritual practices related to winter, as well as her own experiences with cold-water swimming and other winter activities, to illustrate how winter can be a time of renewal and growth.
The book draws on lessons from literature, mythology, and the natural world, highlighting the importance of rest, retreat, and embracing the cyclical nature of life.
May discusses various cultural and spiritual practices related to winter, as well as her own experiences with cold-water swimming and other winter activities, to illustrate how winter can be a time of renewal and growth.
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Mentioned in 14 episodes
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Clay Skipper while discussing the importance of rest and retreat during difficult times.
Clay Skipper while discussing the importance of rest and retreat during difficult times.
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099 - 25 Lessons (in 25 Minutes) for 2025
Recommended by Leah Smart as a guide for navigating difficult times and embracing metaphorical seasons of life.
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Wintering: How to Weather Difficult Times
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Griselda Murray-Brown as a book that helped her prepare for winter and accept fallow periods in life.
Griselda Murray-Brown as a book that helped her prepare for winter and accept fallow periods in life.
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The perfect winter survival guide
Recommended by Holly Wainwright for its insightful perspective on burnout and the importance of rest.
SUNDAY SPECIAL: The Cure For Burn-Out Is Cooked
Mentioned by Paul Swanson in the introduction, highlighting its adaptation as a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week.
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Mentioned by Andy J. Pizza as a book about navigating difficult periods in life and finding meaning in the process.
480 - Creating Wonder Rituals, with Katherine May
Mentioned by Rebecca Green while discussing finding her bearings in a new home and the process of 'wintering'.
493 - Grief, Creativity, and Re-finding Your Magic with Rebecca Green
Mentioned by Alison Bechdel as the book she was reading when realizing that she might be on the spectrum.
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Sigal Samuel as a book exploring lessons from life's darkest seasons and the concept of wintering.
Sigal Samuel as a book exploring lessons from life's darkest seasons and the concept of wintering.
"Wintering," wisdom, and weathering life's darkest times
