"Walking with Cleavers" w/ Lansie Sylvia

"Walking with Cleavers" w/ Lansie Sylvia

Author: Indy Hall July 22, 2024 Duration: 33:39

ON THIS EPISODE:

I'm joined by long-time Indy Hall member and even-longer-time friend, Lansie Sylvia. Over the past few years, Lansie has been practicing herbalism — growing, harvesting, and enjoying native herbs in her everyday life. Throughout that time, she's formed a deeper appreciation for her sense of self, our planet's history and ecosystem, and her relationship to all of it.

In our Most Personal segment, Lansie answers the question, "who was your favorite teacher?'


ABOUT MOST UNIVERSAL:

Most Universal is a podcast about the interconnectedness of idiosyncrasies. 

Every week, I sit down with friends and members of the Indy Hall community, and we discuss our unexpected interests, surprising career paths, and quirky qualities that make us who we are.

Make new friends with fascinating people, or learn a little more about the folks you thought you knew! 

Indy Hall members can join LIVE recordings every Thursday at 12pm eastern. New episodes are released every Monday, where ever you enjoy podcasts. 

And remember, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“what is most personal, is most universal”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.


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[Original music for Most Universal by Steady State]


There's a line from psychologist Carl Rogers that says, "What is most personal is most universal." For nearly twenty years, the community at Indy Hall has lived that idea, discovering that the deepest, most specific passions one person holds often create the strongest connections with others. This is the heart of Most Universal. Hosted by Indy Hall's Community Director, Adam Teterus, each conversation starts from a place of genuine curiosity. Adam sits down with fellow community members and interesting voices from beyond, not to discuss broad trends, but to dive into the granular details of what truly captivates them. You’ll hear about obscure hobbies, professional niches, and personal fixations, all explored with warmth and depth. The aim isn't just to showcase an interest, but to uncover the shared human experience tucked inside it-why a particular pursuit resonates so deeply and how that resonance spreads. This podcast is built on the belief that by listening closely to one person's specific story, we often find a piece of our own. It’s a series for anyone who believes that our weirdest corners are where we most truly meet.
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