In a culture of disconnection, how do we live with Purpose? Our collective hunger for belonging can be directly linked to the violent rupture of place experienced through the human cycle of colonization and displacement.

Join host Reese Brown as she sits down with author and Meaning Maker Elspeth Hay to discuss the connection between the trauma of Euro-American history, our connection to trees, and the ability to eat acorns.

Together we ask: how can healing begin, and expand — for ourselves, our communities, and the land — and what role does truth-telling play in collective belonging?

Listen Now to Learn:

- The connection between capitalism, colonization, and agriculture, and why we stopped eating acorns

- How the root of belonging begins in place and our connection to the living world

- The power of tree-based systems for sustainable agricultural

- How our collective stories and myths have always connected us to trees, acorns, and food

- How to personally connect with your local community and begin healing ancestral trauma through Truth-telling

A huge thank you to Elspeth for her time, energy, and for sharing place during this episode!

Read Feed Us with Trees: https://newsociety.com/book/feed-us-with-trees/?aff=65

Learn More about Elspeth’s Work: https://elspethhay.com

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References and Resources:

Against the Grain by James C. Scott: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/34324534-against-the-grain

Thank you for being here!

Smack, Reese