Roots in the Earth, Roots in History | Icelandic & Norwegian Wisdom with Doug episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 2, 2026 · 36 MIN

Roots in the Earth, Roots in History | Icelandic & Norwegian Wisdom with Doug

from South to North Walk · host Isabella Plutino

On this episode of South to North Walk, I sit down with Doug a tree planter, deep thinker, and passionate student of Icelandic and Norwegian history.By day, he works with the land.By night, he studies the North. Viking sagas, migration, mythology, and the cultural roots of Iceland and Norway.We explore:• What Nordic history teaches us about resilience• The relationship between land, identity, and ancestry• Why planting trees connects to something ancient• What modern society has forgotten about legacy and nature• How history shapes the way we see ourselves todayDoug brings a grounded, thoughtful perspective on heritage, mythology, and responsibility to the land and how understanding where we come from can change how we move forward.If you’ve ever felt drawn to the North, to old stories, to forests, or to understanding your deeper roots this conversation is for you.🌿 South to North Walk is a storytelling project about identity, becoming, and the quiet forces that shape us.Every person carries a story worth planting.

On this episode of South to North Walk, I sit down with Doug a tree planter, deep thinker, and passionate student of Icelandic and Norwegian history.By day, he works with the land.By night, he studies the North. Viking sagas, migration, mythology, and the cultural roots of Iceland and Norway.We explore:• What Nordic history teaches us about resilience• The relationship between land, identity, and ancestry• Why planting trees connects to something ancient• What modern society has forgotten about legacy and nature• How history shapes the way we see ourselves todayDoug brings a grounded, thoughtful perspective on heritage, mythology, and responsibility to the land and how understanding where we come from can change how we move forward.If you’ve ever felt drawn to the North, to old stories, to forests, or to understanding your deeper roots this conversation is for you.🌿 South to North Walk is a storytelling project about identity, becoming, and the quiet forces that shape us.Every person carries a story worth planting.

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