Paul Bunyan and Indigenous Traditions w/ Leah Lemm

Sometimes you just gotta go off about Paul Bunyan and timber. We’re joined by Leah Lemm, who shares with us growing up with Paul Bunyan stories, how he became a villain in her eyes, and how to honor history without making things up. Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of colonialism, ecoterrorism, deforestation, violence against Indigenous people, manifest destiny, human rights violations, animal death, generational trauma, cannibalism, ableism, bullying, fire/burning, drowning, and animal attacks. Guest Leah Lemm is a radio & podcast host/producer, singer/songwriter, and a member of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Her work revolves around sound/music/voice and community story-sharing, with the mission to Amplify Native Voices. She currently lives in Grand Rapids, MN with her husband, young son, and country dog. For information about her podcast, Wisdom Continuum , visit their website . Housekeeping - MERCH! Get the Mothman Crewneck at spiritspodcast.com/merch ! - Recommendation: This week, Amanda recommends wearing Mothman’s butt out in the world . - Books: Check out our previous book recommendations, guests’ books, and more at spiritspodcast.com/…