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Everyday Enchantment: Folklore, Animism & Our Connection to Nature | Tracy Nicholas
Rooted & Wild · 9 ноября 2026 г. · 47 мин
What if folklore were something we lived, rather than simply stories we remembered? The customs we inherit, the rituals we repeat, and the ways we mark the changing seasons can connect us with our heritage and the places we call home. But how do we bring those traditions into contemporary life in ways that feel meaningful? In this episode of Rooted & Wild, Henry Hawk welcomes Tracy Nicholas for “Everyday Enchantment: Folklore, Animism & Our Connection to Nature.” A folklore researcher, author, and host of the Folkloring podcast, Tracy invites people to become active participants in living traditions. Her approach combines folklore with doing: exploring how inherited stories, customs, and practices can become part of daily life. Drawing on European folk traditions, her work encourages connection with ancestral wisdom while inviting curiosity about how we carry it forward. This conversation explores: • Practical folklore and how it can become a living, everyday practice. • Animism and approaching nature through relationship. • Traditions as sources of meaning, heritage, and belonging. • Bringing mindful attention and creativity to familiar activities. • Connecting spiritual practice with care for the planet’s resources. • Discovering opportunities for wonder in the commonplace. Tracy’s work brings together folklore, mindful living, and creativity. As an animist, she places nature at the center of her spiritual practice and continually considers how to reduce her environmental impact. She is the author of Mind Over Magick, which draws on science, psychology, philosophy, and common sense to examine beliefs about magick and how it works. She also serves as the theatre and film correspondent for The Folklore Podcast. Tracy holds a degree in Stage Management from Columbia College and a Master of Science in Learning and Organizational Change from Northwestern University. An invitation to consider the traditions you carry, the relationships you cultivate, and the possibilities for enchantment in everyday life. Connect with Tracy, explore her community, listen to Folkloring, and find Mind Over Magick: https://folkloringlife.com Rooted & Wild provides general information for educational and informational purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guest speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Henry Hawk. The content shared on this podcast is not intended to replace individualized medical, psychological, or therapeutic advice, nor should it be used to diagnose or treat any health condition. Listeners are encouraged to consult with qualified healthcare professionals regarding any medical or mental health concerns.