Lay Me Down Podcast

In this Season 2 Finale, Pete talks about the glories of spring and the joy of hands in soil with the music of Bijaa and Kerry Leigh and Relaxatone and a poem from Daniel Todd, “The Deliberate Estrangements of Destiny.” 

Callie Russell is dedicated to understanding what it takes to live from the land.  Her journey has taken her to Tanzania where she spent time with the Hadza people and lead her into season 7 of the Alone show.  She shares her journey into primitive skills and her increasingly symbiotic relationship with her surroundings leading to peace and joy.  With Music by Systir and Relaxatone.   To Donate to the Mycelium Collective, Lay Me Down Podcast or The Voice of Ukraine with Ivan Verstyuk click hereTo Find out more about the Mycelium Collective click hereLay Me Down Podcast

Sometimes we don't get what we need because we do not ask.  Pete tells a story with his daughters when a question changed his heart.  Fio and Pete celebrate 1 year of the Lay Me Down Podcast and share about the Mycelium Collective.  In the spirit of letting needs known, we ask you, our listeners to join up with us as a patron.  With the music of Brendan Kelty, Pete and Fio Hicks, and Relaxatone.To Donate to the Mycelium Collective, Lay Me Down Podcast or The Voice of Ukraine with Ivan Verstyuk click hereTo Find out more about the Mycelium Collective click hereLay Me Down Podcast

Alex Novikov shares his experience int he Ukraine from being a peace loving musician to becoming a Combat Medic to serve his people.  This episode is a prayer for the Ukrainian People.  This story contains graphic details of blood and death in the throws of war.  Check out the Mycelium Collectives New podcast "The Voice of Ukraine with Ivan Verstyuk" for a behind the headlines look into life in Ukraine under Russian attack.  Listen to Voice of UkraineThis is a Production of the Mycelium Collective

Pete and Fiona Hicks sing with Brendan Kelty in the upper room heralding spring and commemorating life.  Pete reads the poem "One of Us" by Wendall Berry and tells a story  of his affinity with pigs.  Relaxatone; "Emerald" The Mycelium Collective is launching a new podcast.  The Voice of Ukraine with Ivan Verstyuk.  Ivan is an independent journalist in Kiev.   As his country is under siege he brings the stories of struggle and hope from the Ukranian people.  Produced by the Mycelium CollectiveHost Pete HicksLayMeDownPodcast

The music of Bijaa, Zach Winters, and John Ruston merge with the words of the poet saint Kabir, and Teresa Pham-Carsillo to carve a path to the sea.  Pete tells the story of his neighbor Bruce and the gift he gave.  

Dario Re, Murray Shugars, Jerimy Spencer, Matthew Nienow, Relaxatone and a John O'Donohue poem come together to water our seeds of hope and love.

The poetry of Murray Shugars, Rabindrinath Tagore, Hafiz, and Lao Tzu and the music Zach Winters, Dario Re, Eileen and Ritika and Relaxatone come together to encourage and support a journey toward grace and mercy.  Host: Pete HicksPoetry Editor: Daniel ToddProduced by: The Mycelium Collective

The music of Zach Winters, Eileen and Ritika, C'est Lis, and Relaxatone make a gentle bed as Thomas Jenkins lays down the story of his father's life,  the journey of his passing and the legacy he left behind.  Pete reads the poem For Beauty by John O'Donohue from his book To Bless the Space Between Us

Pete takes a back seat while the music of Zach Winters, C'est Lis (Elisa Rose Cox) and Relaxatone and the poetry of Matthew Nienow and Murray Shugars weave a tapestry of peace and hope.  Episode 2 is a prayer.  

Season 2 Episode 1: Ourselves Becoming Ourselves:The music of Relaxatone, Thomas Sluberski, Suzie Kretzschmar, Dario Re and the Poetry of Daniel Todd and Matthew Nienow explore the journey of becoming.  Pete tells a story of welcoming a past he resisted.   

Season 1 finale- Ric Hordinski plays, "Willoughby", The Four Sisters sing a Scottish summer ballad, Pete and Fio play "The Ancient Stone", Wilder Adkins plays "Could Never Loose my Love".  Pete reads a poem written for Fiona's 40th birthday, "The Gift" by Hafiz (Daniel Ladinsky translation) and "A blessing of Angels" by John O'Donohue.  Fiona reads "Seventeen Years" by Wendell Berry.http://richordinskimusic.com/http://wilderadkins.com

We revisit some of the Daniel Todd's poetry with music by Matt Mitchell, Kevin Dorin and Matt Mitchell.  Pete reads a Wendell Berry Poem.https://www.zachwinters.com/https://www.instagram.com/kevindorin/http://mattmitchellmusicco.com/

Jason Goessl has embarked on a deep dive into healing frequencies.  Through a process of tuning his guitar to specific frequencies and the use of loop pedals and effects, he creates long form sound baths to help with anxiety and insomnia.   Pete reads the poems, "A Poem of Thanks" and "Purification" by Wendall Berry and "For Freedom" by John O'Donohue.  To listen to a stereo version of this Podcast or hear the complete tracks from Relaxatone, go to https://laymedownpodcast.com/To find out more about Relaxatone got to https://relaxatone.com/To track Jason's other music project Sundae + Mr. Goessl got to https://sundaeandmrgoessl.com/Videos of Relaxatone:396Hz176Hz741Hz285Hz528Hz

Pall Singh leads a meditation on forgiveness, Dan Todd reads two of his poems and Pete reads a poem by John Greenleaf Whittier. Also featured is the music of Aradhna.

Two Sets of Sisters, Chloe Davis and Hilary Petterson, Susannah Kretzschmar and Fiona Hicks come to the Upper Room to sing some traditional summer lullabies about sojourning.  Pete reads two poems by John O'Donohue, “For an Exile” and “Before Sleep” and tells a story of searching for  home. Chris Hale-Miranda Stone-Yeshu Satsang TorontoJim Feist-TablaAradhna

Matt Mitchell comes to the Upper Room to play a some songs about being stuck in your mind, perspective, and resilience.  Pete reads three poems by Hafiz from the "The Gift" translations by Daniel Ladinsky.Matt Mitchell WebsiteMatt Mitchell on InstagramMattox Farm Productions

Jed Stephenson is on a quest to run the Iditarod, a 1000 mile trail dog sled race in Alaska.  He shares a story of a race where he and his team of dogs were taken to the limits of physical and mental strength.  Pete and Fio sing a couple of songs and Pete reads Jack London's Manifesto and a blessing from John O'Donohue, "For the Time of Necessary Decision"https://jedstephensen.com/https://laymedownpodcast.comTheme music and backing music by Aradhna

Sandy Compton reads his story, " Mary Wilson Elmore Doesn't Say" from his book called "The Dog with His Head on Sideways" and plays some harmonica with Pete.  Find this story and more of Sandy's writing:  Http://bluecreekpress.comHttp://laymedownpodcast.com

Ric plays a couple beautiful instrumentals and sings "Waiting for the Light" and talks about the darkness of unknowing and the coming dawn.  He shares the Wendall Berry Poem "Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front" and "The Thing Is" by Ellen Bass.  Pete reads a couple of blessings  by John O'Donohue for the times of uncertainty.

Hilary is passionate about nature and teaching children to observe, interact and enjoy the outdoors.  She reads a poem to the children of the Pine Street Woods, a piece of land conserved by the Kaniksu Land Trust for recreation and nature education.  Hilary tells a story about her first love, a cottonwood tree and sings a couple of songs.This podcast is a production of the Mycelium Collective which exists to galvanize local and international communities towards greater trust and unity through creative collaboration.www.laymedownpodcast.comwww.kaniksu.org

Zach Winter sets up a loop pedal and lays us down in a sea of musical textures, Daniel Todd returns to Lay Me Down with a couple of poems about finding our voice.  Pete tells a story of Double Blessing and walking into adventures unknown.  

Pete and Fio sing a song about being lost and a light in the distance, long lasting love that carries that weight and a lullaby from Psalm 23.  John Ruston contributes some Sitar and Pete reads a couple of poems from the Sufi poet Hafiz.www.laymedownpodcast.com

Dan sings a song of letting go, a song of loyalty, and a song of love in the time of pandemic.  Fio Hicks reads a poem from Wendell Berry called Seventeen Years and the epic poem IF by Rudyard Kipling.  www.danlyth.com www.laymedownpodcast.com

Suzie sings a song about meeting a seal on the shores of the Scottish Coast and a song of enduring love bringing us back to the present with her sister Fiona.  Dan reads a couple of poems about a hummingbird and the fortress of Summer.  Pete tells the story of a misfit chicken named Chick Chick.

Kevin Dorin, local Sandpoint artist, plays songs in honor of new life, life well-lived, and love.   Pete reads a poem by Wendall Berry and talks  about the culture of abundance 

Wilder Adkins plays some new lullabies he is working on and Pete tells a story of lost and found.   Find out more about Wilder  at www.wilderadkins.com.  Connect with the Mycelium Collective at www.laymedownpodcast.com

Welcome to Lay Me Down.  Pete gives an overview on whats to come.  Episodes come out every Sunday.