Join Susan this month as she interviews a dear friend, Kristin Bispels, in an episode of Women the World Over. There is a LOT of sweet, infectious laughter in this episode that is likely to inspire everyone to be grateful for their authentic relationships and joyful exchanges.
Kristin Bispels is the founder and executive director of Inclusive Clay, an organization that provides access and art education to adults with intellectual differences in southeastern Pennsylvania. Inclusive Clay began as a response to a need that arose as her daughter exited the school system and became an adult with a disability in her community. There were few good opportunities for her to participate in her community in a meaningful way. So, they started inviting her friends to make pottery in her basement studio as a means to connect, but it grew into much more than that over time.
Kristin's tag line for this amazing project is a keeper...
"We are shaping communities, one pot at a time."
And so we talk excitedly about that...how to shape reciprocal friendship, mother/daughter harmony, community engagement, inclusion, creative expression and delight in spirit in our daily lives.

To learn more about Inclusive Clay, go to inclusiveclay.org and follow on Facebook and Instagram @inclusiveclay . We are shaping communities, one pot at a time.

Inclusive Clay...Enter Here!
Kristin's Work at Deedledoo Studio!

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We're three Crones, sharing our real-life experiences and insights to encourage all women to step into their truth and agency...no easy feat in a chaotic world; but essential nonetheless. Join our virtual circle for inspiration, en-COURAGE-ment and some much needed laughter.

This is our first episode of a new project we're calling Women the World Over!
The 3 Crones are opening up a new avenue of communication with women...when we say, "we want to hear from you", we mean it! Tune in as we launch "mini-episode"* interviews with listeners, friends and mentors...women like you...maybe YOU.
Please contact us if you would would like to join the conversation and be interviewed on 3 Crones Podcast!
(Yes, I know I'm using too may exclamation points...I'm excited😂)
First up is Virginia with her dear friend and guest, Holly Cusumano, a writer and artist who describes herself as "the worst retired person ever". I believe you'll find her to be most magical as she shares her flash fiction, whimsical ancestral art creations, reflections on being a survivor of uterine cancer and insights as a woman consciously building legacy. Her parting words (and a poem too!) about connecting to women everywhere as a way to live into purpose truly bring us...women the world over...full circle.
Here are the links you need to learn more about Holly Cusumano!:
The Backstory A little art book of flash fiction
Story Cards
Holly's Instagram
*note: We conceived of these installments being shorter, hence the "mini" label...tiny morsels of exchange with women you want to listen to and learn from. But we're having such a good, good time with this that these interviews are nearly full-length, and joyfully so! You've probably noticed...we love to talk.

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Cover art by Siobhan Bedford.

We're three Crones, sharing our real-life experiences and insights to encourage all women to step into their truth and agency...no easy feat in a chaotic world; but essential nonetheless. Join our virtual circle for inspiration, en-COURAGE-ment and some much needed laughter.

This episode is arriving somewhat behind schedule and on the date of July's Blessing Moon. Only a matter of days after we recorded, Tamara's dear husband BJ passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at home. Tamara shared with us that during the week leading up to his death, he was referring to the transition as "when I go on ahead". Deep breath.
Not only have we taken a pause to honor this devastating loss and blessed life turning, Virginia and Susan "saved" this recording to play for our guests on retreat held on the Elk River June 22-25. Normally, our third Crone, Tamara, nourishes us with her cooking and with her wisdom on retreat, so she was sorely missed. Hearing her voice while resting in a deep psoas release was a way for the women to dive deeper into the Moon's mysterious realm of darkness and also death.
We know that you too will feel into Tamara's sharing of this ancient and feminine wisdom way that offers us all a path through movement, connection, challenge and moonbeams to heal our relationships, our tender hearts and our lives.
Please contact us via instagram if you have any questions or request for links and information shared in this episode.
All blessings.

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We're three Crones, sharing our real-life experiences and insights to encourage all women to step into their truth and agency...no easy feat in a chaotic world; but essential nonetheless. Join our virtual circle for inspiration, en-COURAGE-ment and some much needed laughter.

Imbolc is the cross-quarter point between Yule and Ostara which means we're headed ever closer to Spring which means we probably could use some consideration and reflection around what we truly want out of this next season/year/cycle/rebirth in our lives.
Virginia, Tamara and Susan talk about healing, choices, growth and responsibility in the Chariot year...about how to pause and listen to our natural and organic instincts so we can facilitate meaningful changes, making room for joy.
Between the Worlds Podcast, Amanda Yates Garcia
Episode 75, The Chariot Year
Early Spring Salad for Imbolc from Tamara
2 to 3 Endives
Handful of dandelion greens
Savoy or Napa Cabbage
Toasted pumpkin seeds
1 Large navel Orange or Grapefruit peeled and sliced in rounds !
Shave or finely slice all the veggies mix in with dressing ! Sprinkle seeds on top and enjoy the fresh bitter taste of new growth !

For the dressing
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 a squeezed lemon
Small handful of chopped fresh mint ( can sub with a tsp of dried mint )
1 tsp honey
Pinch salt and pepper

Imbolc Poem, Gale Duff

“to heal
you have to
get to the root
of the wound
and kiss it all the way up” ~Rupi Kaur

The Goddess Path, Patricia Monaghan
Find Your Goddess, Skye Alexander

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Editing by Tessa Hall.
Cover art by Siobhan Bedford.

We're three Crones, sharing our real-life experiences and insights to encourage all women to step into their truth and agency...no easy feat in a chaotic world; but essential nonetheless. Join our virtual circle for inspiration, en-COURAGE-ment and some much needed laughter.

There's a meme out there that goes like this:
me: Hi sky daddy
God: I really wish you would stop praying like that
Hilarious.
How do you pray?
Is there an overlap between prayer and spell-casting?
What are spells, anyway?
The Crones chat about this and more in our first episode on 2023. Spirit has a way with us, that can be confounding and mysterious...listen as Virginia, Susan and Tamara pick and poke at the edges of how and why to ask, thank and compliment the Great One...what/whoever they believe that is!
The Winter of Listening, David Whyte
The Lost Spells, Robert MacFarlane

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For Susan's sanctuary in Chester County, PA:
http:/oceanearthwindfire.com
Editing by Tessa Hall.
Cover art by Siobhan Bedford.

We're three Crones, sharing our real-life experiences and insights to encourage all women to step into their truth and agency...no easy feat in a chaotic world; but essential nonetheless. Join our virtual circle for inspiration, en-COURAGE-ment and some much needed laughter.