Ep. 4: Natural Hide Tanning, Sustainable Living, and Honoring Nature with Coleen Butler

In this conversation, Coleen Butler shares her journey from suburban life to becoming a hide tanner and advocate for sustainable living. She discusses her passion for hide tanning, the differences between commercial and natural tanning methods, and the importance of understanding the health implications of what we wear. Coleen emphasizes the ethical considerations of hunting and animal use, the challenges women face in the hunting community, and her commitment to an animal-based lifestyle that honors the animals and the environment. In this conversation, Coleen Butler shares her journey towards hormonal balance through dietary changes, emphasizing the importance of meat and fat in her diet. She discusses the positive impact of these changes on her mental health and overall vitality. The conversation also explores the connection between foraging, hunting, and seasonal living, highlighting the importance of adapting to nature's rhythms.    Coleen's Website: https://www.closetotheskin.com/ Coleen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/close.to.the.skin   Find Original Being on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/originalbeingpodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpyCOt6JBQ_Q0Nl8v8EYPPQ Music Intro/outro by Sam V. Perry: https://www.instagram.com/sam_v_perry