Raven Narratives
Podcast by Raven Narratives
Episodes
April 11, 2025 • 12 mins
Shane tells the story of his solo backpacking trip in the Verde River canyon of Arizona, and how things got weird, and then even weirder, when law enforcement descended on him.
He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in late February and early March 2025 when the theme was “trees - rocks -birds”.
Shane escaped Los Angeles at 22 years old, after experiencing the muggle equivalent of a dementor sucking his soul from his bo...
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April 11, 2025 • 12 mins
Claudia talks about her mom's challenges and triumphs late in her life, and how birds played an important role in helping her cope with change.
She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in late February and early March 2025 when the theme was “trees - rocks - birds”.
After growing up in Cortez, Colorado in the 50s and 60s, Claudia moved back after many decades living mostly in Woodland Park, Colorado. She’s happy to be b...
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April 11, 2025 • 10 mins
Dave describes a friend who made a deep impression on him, and how some friendships can change you forever.
He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in late February and early March 2025 when the theme was “trees - rocks -birds”.
Dave has been trying to figure it out for a long time. Considering all the thoughts he’s thunk you would think he’s figured it out, but no, he hasn’t. Apparently it’s about quality, not quantity....
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April 11, 2025 • 13 mins
Dave tells the tale of joining an Alaskan fishing crew on a 24-hour halibut run, and how it nearly ruined him.
He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in late February and early March 2025 when the theme was “trees - rocks -birds”.
Dave is a long-time Durango, Colorado resident who makes his living and spends his free time mostly with activities that begin with the letter “B”, specifically Beer, Bikes, Books, and most ...
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April 11, 2025 • 12 mins
Tamara describes her time in North Africa studying music and dance, and how her experiences there led to a profound personal transformation.
She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in late February and early March 2025 when the theme was “trees - rocks - birds”.
Tamara is a Colorado-born mountain lover and music anthropologist, and the world's leading expert in an Algerian ritual healing tradition that nobody has ever h...
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April 11, 2025 • 11 mins
Lindsay describes her attempts at raising chickens and ducks, and how she had to acquire some new skills in managing her flock.
She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in late February and early March 2025 when the theme was “trees - rocks - birds”.
Originally from rural eastern Canada, Lindsay has worked professionally in environmental science and accounting, but her heart is in exploring the human experience through p...
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April 10, 2025 • 10 mins
Sara describes the childhood adventures she had on her family's property in Northeast Texas, and how those experiences help her see her grown-up world with more openness and possibility.
She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in late February and early March 2025 when the theme was “trees - rocks - birds”.
Sara grew up in the middle-of-nowhere Northeast Texas where she spent her childhood battling dragons, frolicking w...
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November 4, 2024 • 12 mins
Natalie and her partner face a difficult decision that changes them both forever.
She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early October 2024 when the theme was “friendship”.
Natalie will always be thrilled to meet people she likes and admires and connects with. She was voted most likely to become the pope by her 8th grade class, which is clearly problematic for so many reasons. Natalie loves naps and she is continual...
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November 3, 2024 • 11 mins
Amanda describes how a close friend helped her find her place.
She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early October 2024 when the theme was "friendship".
Amanda has called many places home, including New Jersey, Germany, Utah, and various parts of Colorado. She currently lives in Mancos and has spent her summer working as a farmhand adapting to the slower pace of life. She hopes to continue building a sense of commu...
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November 2, 2024 • 12 mins
Jennifer describes how the "divine masters" pointed her towards finding her true love.
She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early October 2024 when the theme was “friendship”.
Jennifer is a shamanic practitioner who has worked as a shamanic healer, teacher, and mentor for over 20 years. She is also a professional singer/songwriter who toured with Jackson Browne. Nature-based healing and music are all good medic...
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November 2, 2024 • 12 mins
Chad describes how his best friend from middle school shaped the person he is today.
He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early October 2024 when the theme was “friendship”.
Chad considers himself a gangly man that is Durango raised and heaven bound. Although he looks like a combination of Pete Davidson and Steve Buscemi, he's never let his looks hold him back. He often uses comedy to get out of sticky situations...
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November 2, 2024 • 11 mins
Ann goes to her first house party with her high school friends.
She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early October 2024 when the theme was “friendship”.
Ann is a Native lady figuring out life and career in the desert. She performs regularly as a stand-up comedian in the the Southwest. Wish her luck as she continues her journey to "find the funny" in life's obstacles.
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November 2, 2024 • 11 mins
Micheal describes his best friend from college and their attempts to test the boundaries of society.
He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early October 2024 when the theme was “friendship”.
Michael is a Fort Lewis College professor and former Mayor of Durango. His free time is spent making music, gardening, backpacking, and spending time with his wife and their chickens. The majority of his life has been one big ...
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November 1, 2024 • 12 mins
Tyler's friends help him take a deeper dive into connection than he ever thought was possible.
He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early October 2024 when the theme was “friendship”.
Tyler is a naturalist, herbalist, and medical professional in the four corners region who knows at heart that love and laughter is the best medicine. He has an established meditation practice for 10+ plus years. Tyler's purpose is c...
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August 24, 2024 • 12 mins
Tess tells the story of her difficult relationship with her mother and how she ultimately found redemption on a rainy beach in Florida.
Tess told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”.
Tess is a nature steward and a Colorado native. She lives a holistic lifestyle that encompasses eating dark chocolate often and doing whatever creative activity lights up her spirit. You may recogn...
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August 24, 2024 • 12 mins
Kelly tells how working as a woman in a wildfire lookout tower changed her.
She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”.
Kelly joined a wild land fire crew 24 years ago in Oregon, and has been chasing adrenaline for a living, ever since. Her essay about becoming a wild land firefighter, “Anchor Point,” was featured at the April 2023 GetLit! Festival in Spokane, Washington and...
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August 24, 2024 • 11 mins
Shandra tells her story of leaving her family and faith behind so that she can lead a more honest life.
She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”.
Shandra grew up a religious home schooled kid in the mobile homes of Durango, Colorado and has the skills (and lack thereof) to prove it. She makes her living as a seamstress of bike packing gear and sewing machine whisperer, blam...
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August 24, 2024 • 11 mins
Shane describes how he discovered his true place in the world while fishing in the rain in Alaska.
He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”.
Shane was raised the son of pentecostal preacher. He found his childhood backdrops in Florida, Alaska, North Dakota, Montana and Wyoming. After graduating High School, Shane went to Tennessee for college, acquiring an Associates degree ...
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August 23, 2024 • 13 mins
Chad describes how becoming a new father brought him face-to-face with his ideas of who he was, and what it means to be a father.
He told his story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”.
Chad has lived his whole life in Colorado. He was born in Denver but his family quickly fled to the forests of Conifer where he was raised. Chad then moved to Durango in 2003 to attend Fort Lewis College a...
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August 23, 2024 • 11 mins
Jamie describes a difficult time in her life when she had to navigate depression and the loss of a friend, and how an encounter with turkey vultures helped her see things in a new light.
She told her story at the Raven Narratives events in early June 2024 when the theme was “weather”.
Jamie grew up in Durango, Colorado and after high school left to study journalism in Northern California. In 2020 she returned home to rediscover a...
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