The Cauldron of Curiosities

Creating connections is where we allow our brains to observe and we come to conclusions. Taking time out each day to connect with others, nature or energy is stimulating and it will change your life. I talking about connecting with energy, my observations regarding astrology, some apps that I have used, such as Chani. Which podcasts and books I found useful. Help me understand the foraging picture of your area. Send me some photos - [email protected]

Mensonge means fairytale What if fairytales give you information that you could use to your benefit, for your development. What if fairytales are magic because they are words.

Foragers Feedback is in Coventry.

Foragers Feedback from Coventry

About Me –as a teacherWhy I Teach— And Why It Matters for YouI was oncethat child staring out of the classroom window, wishing I were outside in thesunshine. School felt full of distractions, and although people told me I was“bright,” my exam results didn’t reflect it. My reports described me as adaydreamer, someone “not suited” to higher education.Everythingchanged when I met a teacher who helped me understand how I learn. Not howeveryone learns — how I learn. That shift opened doors I didn’t even knowexisted. Once I understood my own learning style, I flourished. My confidencegrew, my curiosity expanded, and my academic life transformed.Thatexperience shaped the teacher and tutor I am today.My TeachingPhilosophyWe alllearn differently. Our brains make sense of the world in unique ways, and whenwe honour that, learning becomes exciting rather than intimidating.My goal isto help you:•            Understand your own learning style•            Build confidence in your abilities•            Develop strong knowledge and criticalthinking skills•            Enjoy the process of discoveryI teachbecause I’m endlessly curious — about people, ideas, and how things work.Sharing that curiosity is one of the greatest joys of my life.My FirstLesson: Two Rabbit EarsMy firstreal teaching moment happened when I was sixteen, trying to teach a young childhow to tie their shoelaces. I approached it with the confidence of a Girl Guidepatrol leader and quickly realised it wasn’t that simple.What workedfor me didn’t work for them.So Iadapted. I swapped technical explanations for imagination: two rabbit ears, aplayful loop, a moment of laughter. And suddenly, it clicked.That momenttaught me something profound — learning becomes easier when the language isaccessible and the environment is relaxed.TeachingWithout HierarchyYearslater, as an anaesthetic nurse, I taught a junior doctor for the first time. Itreinforced something I already believed: learning thrives when hierarchydisappears. When people feel safe, respected, and supported, knowledge flowsnaturally.A Lifetimeof TeachingFrom youngchildren to teenagers, from university students to seasoned professionals, I’vetaught people at every stage of life. Each learner brings their own story,strengths, and challenges. For me, teaching is the beginning of a discoveryjourney — not just for the student, but for both of us.

The walk takes me from Bubbenhall bridge over Shakespeare’s Avon to the airport boundary. The video footage is on YouTube.

I have explored a few rabbit holes around culture, and found some commonality. My path led me to the Pitt Rivers museum, the Goddess Ma'at and wandering the hedgerows seeing where the wild garlic is pushing through the leaf mould.

Walking the paths and lanes finding new plants growing.

I am walking amongst hedges that have not been flailed. This means the berries of autumn are still available to feed the birds and animals. Link to lords and ladies identification https://www.wildfooduk.com/wild-plants/lords-and-ladies/

What does a forager need to carry? Do foragers always need to pick the plant? Herb book for a resource - A Modern Herbal by Maude Grieve.

I am changing the format of the podcast.I have been releasing content on the podcast every thursday but decided that my wanderings necessitated a change. In future there will be one longer format episode which contains the book lore and rabbit holes that you are familiar with. The first thursday of the month will be a three part episode, it includes what is stirring my pot or yours, the books I have been reading and the foragers feedback segment. The other thursday releases will be a 'Foragers Feedback' single element.

This episode is released early to time with Imbolc.I relate how I have used tuning forks to help with both relaxation and the pain of having a tooth extracted. I have been reading about the return of the sun, this is the time of year where the morning are becoming lighter and we get longer days back. Soon the Cailleach will let us know to stock up our logs or order our spring colours.

This is a three part recording.1. Where have I been - go check out the Angel of Trowbridge in Hilperton.2. What have I been reading - From Gill Edwards to Regency Romance how does this shape my philosophy?3. Foraging right now.

I have been reading Gill Edwards Wild Love about how we manifest and attract what we receive. Anyone else wonder about how this works?Trailer clip for the podcast released on 29th January 26.

Exploring Hermetic Science in Conversation with Dr David Anderson.Dr Anderson is a archaeologist and hermetic scientist. He runs Bodmin Pagan Moot which is hosted on the 1st Wednesday of every month at the Hole in the Wall pub in Bodmin. You can find details on the Moots Facebook Page. Dr Anderson runs the moots funded from his own resources. This episode is combination of two earlier episodes.

Published Author and stand up poet Mab Jones brings her thoughts from south wales. Have you read her Haiku?

I check the ingredients normally on my food. It has often been to avoid nefarious additions of white sugar. But what about the additives that are legislated. Chalk in flour would have been a fineable offence. What about pastry that has ten ingredients instead of three? If we are what we eat - are we looking as healthy as we could be?

A fresh start with 2026 and the full moon in Cancer. I will be starting a new chapter of nomadic travels with Bumblebee. One of my quests is to locate clean food. We can’t all cook from scratch so let’s share places that help us stay healthy.

I explore anxiety and its sources using my own experiences to examine what I could do and lend my tale so you might take heart that you are not alone.

I remember my gran telling me as a child that serpentine could be found loose on the beach at the Lizard. Kynance cove is a bay of radiant red marked with coal black and it shines like it has been polished on a rainy day. I found snake like green shapes for my space.

When you ask for something do you have the patience to wait for an answer? Or do you just take or cross the boundary without waiting. I think we have all been impatient and crossed a boundary. When I walked along the river I considered the impact of not listening.

What do you feel when you hear the wild geese call? is there a sound that pulls on your heart strings. Is it the Echo of the Wild?

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what gets you moving? Are you a consistently early waker. Do you need a routine? I share some of my daily rituals including using the tuning forks daily.

I discovered whilst researching that there are lots of stories about Sekhmet and these involve her merger with other deities. I tell one version of this story and some discussion about the older Shesmetet also a lioness goddess. Who is your favoured Egyptian Deity?

This is a blend of my experiences and a short tale of a witches retreat into herself and the elements that lead her path,

It is summers end - Samhain. In Cornwall it is Allantide, bring your rosey red apples. Honour your ancestors and those who crossed over. Honour the soldiers who died for a cause. Raise a glass and make space for the ghosts of Naseby.

I explore a few thoughts that made me wonder are we ever allowed to be presumed innocent.

We are all the same are we not? So where did things go wrong?

A coincidence that a 14th century ritual was happening whilst I visited.

Three nights exploring the locality of Rutland and its shores. A wildlife haven competing with fishermen and sailors.

A tattle tale about my wanderings in the last few weeks. From Cornwall to Sherwood Forest.

Where do you start, exploring influential books is like starting to create your own encyclopaedia, it is a warren of possibilities and I invite you to come and talk to me about books that influence you now and those you know have had a impact in one way or another.

The Coaching Bubbles are an idea to explore problem solving using personal anecdotes and experience. You might choose to reflect upon similar events and use these as a foundation to develop your own process of self development.I highly recommend journalling, whether it’s in the written format or sketching.I have a free coaching pdf Available. Contact me [email protected]

The Coaching Bubbles are an idea to explore problem solving using personal anecdotes and experience. You might choose to reflect upon similar events and use these as a foundation to develop your own process of self development.I highly recommend journalling, whether it’s in the written format or sketching.I have a free coaching pdf Available. Contact me [email protected]

The Coaching Bubbles are an idea to explore problem solving using personal anecdotes and experience. You might choose to reflect upon similar events and use these as a foundation to develop your own process of self development.I highly recommend journalling, whether it’s in the written format or sketching.I have a free coaching pdf Available. Contact me [email protected]

Legendary figures and Heroes weave their way through our history I explored some of the recorded ‘facts’ and spoke to locals in Sherwood Forest. Robin Hood represents a number of concepts from Green Man to Rogue Noble and Crusader. Who is Robin Hood to You? My curiosity is do we need a Robin Hood now?

The Coaching Bubbles are an idea to explore problem solving using personal anecdotes and experience. You might choose to reflect upon similar events and use these as a foundation to develop your own process of self development.I highly recommend journalling, whether it’s in the written format or sketching.I have a free coaching pdf Available. Contact me [email protected]

The Coaching Bubbles are an idea to explore problem solving using personal anecdotes and experience. You might choose to reflect upon similar events and use these as a foundation to develop your own process of self development.I highly recommend journalling, whether it’s in the written format or sketching.I have a free coaching pdf Available. Contact me [email protected]

Coaching Bubble 1 - The Pink Book exploring how we can use analogies to help us develop ourselves and problem solve. If you have any queries or would like to discuss coaching with me do contact me via [email protected]

Whilst visiting Coventry I had to get a new tyre and can highly recommend the service at Herald Way Tyres I even got to collect a folk tale whilst I was there. what stories do you know?

I confess whilst exploring the 'folklore' of the weavers it led me down a rabbit hole as soon as I succumbed to the concept that a traditionally female role and occupation had been commandeered by the patriarchy and as always I am sat here curious about why did this happen.

Tapping into the AI Chat trend I have explored with Chat GPT its thoughts regarding Folklore related to the origins of the Guilds and Weavers which are an important topic in Coventry, I was interested to find out why a traditionally womans trade had been taken away from them at which I confess I aligned with the undervaluation of women.

A Cornish Folklore that originates amongst miners or does it hark back to earlier times with the land spirits?

I am curious about where you draw the line with using AI and being creative. So many people I see are adapting other peoples work or craft and then 'selling' it as their own where do you draw the line?

Some extra material regarding Black Dogs

Do you fear black dogs or do you have a tale to tell about the black dog.Sara explores some of the stories surrounding the image of the black dog. Please share with me via comments or my email [email protected]

I am exploring what makes me curious about Folklore. If you have any folk lore, myths or legends that you would like to share then please share them with me. [email protected]

Rewarding is a psychological behavioural theory to encourage and motivate a required or desired set of behaviours. No.1 if you identify the right reward it works. No.2 it might take a period of reflection to establish the best reward for you. I would love to hear from you what you find works. [email protected] BB Sara

what does procrastination look like for you?