Grounded in Maine: Recent Episodes
Amy Fagan
Grounded in Maine Podcast is an open conversation about being mindful of how we show up for the world. We discuss the role we play in sustainability including gardening and preserving, recycling and composting and even household DIY. It's a podcast about our commitment to ecological responsibility, and learning different ways to be part of the solution.
I first learned about Linda Ugelow when she was a guest on my friend Ande Lyons's podcast Don't Be Caged By Your Age in 2025 and she was just so graceful about everything. Then she was invited to be the guest speaker at the New England Podcasters' Meetup. Then I got to meet her in person at NEPG, where she said, "you know... I used to have an organic CSA and currently am growing lots of uncommon fruits..." Say no more, Linda - you had me at fruit!
Linda and her husband practice permaculture on their suburban property outside of Boston, with tons of different fruits and other perennial plants! She hosts a podcast called Delight in the Limelight - about speaking with confidence (175+ episodes now!), and wrote a book by the same name. She also works in intuitive dance and movement.
I'm so glad for this time getting to know Linda better, and hear about her fascinating life! And I seriously cannot wait for the chance to have a tour of her haven she's been nurturing - her reverence toward the earth is really inspiring, and makes me want to do better - I hope you feel the same way,
Her message she hopes you take from this conversation is this: "the satisfaction and fun of growing, eating and preserving common and uncommon perennial foods from your yard." I definitely did - how about you?
You can find all things Linda here: https://lindaugelow.com/about/
Her Instagram reels are SO good! https://www.instagram.com/lindaugelow/
Really, she's everywhere @lindaugelow
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Nothing makes me happier than a conversation that goes deep unexpectedly... and Cameron Ungar delivered! Trash and Stash is a cleanout and downsizing service based in North Carolina. They are the first B-Corp Certified Junk Removal business in the US, and Cameron takes that certification very seriously. He talks about being thrifty - not like cheap, but about putting value on the effort made. He talks about simplifying our lives and homes being an act of rebellion (love that word!), and says that small, consistent actions have big results.
Cameron offers an efficiency bonus for his employees, because just filling a dumpster is not preferred; he prefers repurposing or reusing, to keep things in circulation. In fact, his whole office is thrifted - he said he spent maybe $1000 for everything in the office. He also trains his employees in patience and encourages them to listen to their clients, knowing that some people will struggle with letting go of things.
And his company gives back. Started during Covid, this still young company is giving a percentage of all profits to the International Cancer Foundation. They also have a space where they store some of the stuff they've taken from homes/offices to resale or donate to people who need it.
A phrase Cameron said has stuck with me is " Junk is a verb, not a noun." Just think on that for a moment. I love the heart behind Trash and Stash so much - a desperately needed service, and offered with a kindness that is often lacking in that field.
Find Trash and Stash here: https://www.trashandstash.com/
They're on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/trashandstash
And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourlocaltrashandstash/
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Asia Sharif Clark messaged me that she's starting a new program just for mid-life women to bring back their creative spark, and I just couldn't wait to share all we got up to, talking about it, so this is a bonus! Asia was a guest over 3 years ago, talking about her burnout, and how she turned to planting herbs to give her that needed distraction. It seems that time frame may have been a bit of mid life chaos as well, and she just needed to find her peace...
Paint Together is her new community on Mighty Networks that is just opening up next week, July 27th - you can spend as long or as little time as you want - if you're super busy, try to carve out 15 minutes to 1/2 hour to get your creative juices flowing and make friends! Community is so healing, and helps us not feel so alone as we maneuver our way through - "community is a renewable resource," she says.
Paint Together will be focused on painting, but feel free to pull up some other creative venture you're working on. Asia will offer some playful prompts - she wants to make this easy and accessible, so we can get our creativity ON!
I just love any chance to spend time with Asia - she is so easy, and has the nicest smile. I hope you love this time as much as I did! See you at Paint Together some night!
Learn more about Paint Together here: https://paint-together.mn.co/landing/
Asia's Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/asiasharifclarkartist/
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I approached Kelly Weger through a newsletter we both subscribe to - her bio was too intriguing to resist - and I wasn't disappointed at all! I want you to look carefully at her profile- I complimented her on her hair highlight color, and she said she just braids in YARN - genius! Natural fibers and low maintenance!
Kelly was a LEED Certified Architect in her previous career, and now is the Head of Sustainability for a solar company. She also has written a book called How to Kill the Planet in 8 Easy Steps: A Humorous Guide by a Satirical Snarkitecht. The world feels very serious and heavy, and she chooses to use humor as a coping mechanism. She does public speaking, and talks about small behavior changes that add up to a big impact, and the future of climate change. Like this: She also said that we can push back against AI by opting out of AI searches. She said that a straight Google search uses 10 times less electricity than the AI Google search.
A "bright side" that Kelly mentioned is that many companies have posted their sustainability goals with an end goal of 2030, which means they should be crunching on those goals to make progress...
I did bend her ear for a bit, asking about recycling solar, and digital clutter - sorry, and you're welcome? It was helpful for me, at least...
Learn ALL about Kelly here: https://kellyweger.weebly.com/
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Anyone who knew me as a young person I think will have a giggle at this conversation with Toni Buzzeo, because I was terrified of pretty much all flying things - yes, chickens, too... I've been stung once, and I can tell you where it happened, and on what part of the body when I was around 8 years old. My sister is very much the same, but I'm much better than I used to be - working in a garden gives a person a lot of appreciation for their job.
Toni Buzzeo spent many years in southern Maine - her husband built her a beautiful writing cottage there, and she wrote many of her books there. She has written 31 picture books, a novel, and 11 books for teachers. As a longtime Librarian, and college and High School writing teacher before that, Toni settled on writing, and is very happy there.
Her most recent book is called Buzz: Being Brave Around Stinging Insects. Toni has young grandchildren, and she wanted them to not be afraid, but also to appreciate them for all that pollinators make happen in our world.
Find everything about Toni at her website: https://tonibuzzeo.com/
She's also on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arlingtonnonna/
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It's been bugging me that there hasn't been an episode devoted to composting in 4 years! In March of this year, I think, there was a compost week, and friend of the podcast Alexa Pavan did a post about it, and it wasn't hard to convince her to come back Her first episode was # 107 in August of 2024 - link here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1952444/episodes/15591760-107-go-green-with-alexa-pavan ) and talk about composting, because she LOVES talking about it! This is something she's been talking about for a while - in fact, her regional composting service asks her to fill in when they need someone to educate and promote in her area!
Alexa talks about the art of composting, and personally uses a composting company - she talks about the parts needed to keep a compost balanced and doing its job (a 4:1 ratio carbon to organic waste); she is just passionate about it and wants everyone to find a way to compost food waste - and she talks about why that matters, if you're curious. She brought up a phrase that hit me hard talking about why we need to protect our oceans by composting: "our oceans are the world's circulatory system."
Her tagline is Imperfect Sustainability, because it's important to feel empowered to be part of the solution (does that sound familiar?), and we're most likely not going to do everything all the time to do it perfectly; but if we're doing our best, that's progress!
Alexa is a copywriter, and writes for organizations that focus on sustainability. She's a lifelong diver and ocean warrior, content creator and climate communicator. She does a lot of education and volunteer events throughout the year; a lot of volunteer trash sorting and talking about composting.
Learn all about Alexa here on her website:
https://www.gogreenwithalexa.com/home
Her Instagram page is here (this is how I learned about her!): https://www.instagram.com/gogreenwithalexa/
She goes in depth on some topics she's passionate about on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@gogreenwithalexa/videos
Alexa's composting company if you want to learn more: https://liverenuable.com/
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This conversation with Derek Haynes AKA The Chocolate Botanist was so fun! I "met" Derek as a participant of a workshop offered through the New England Botanical Gardens - they had him come talk about the Vanilla Orchid, and it was FASCINATING! Derek adds in some history we weren't (at least I wasn't) told, that opens up a whole different story...
Derek has a Plant Biology degree and background, as well as experience working on plant-based vaccines and therapeutics, so he knows what he's saying. He enjoys de-bunking plant rumors on social media. He also is one of the Co-Hosts of The Dirt on Gardening podcast. I love that Derek isn't so serious, though he totally had me sucked in a couple of times...
I loved this section of his Bio so much: "Plants offer so much more than home decor, and Derek wants to show you how. He understands that the ancient and the modern don’t need to compete, but rather can work together in harmony, offering viable solutions to pressing questions like food insecurity and mind-body-spirit holistic wellness."
We talked about making chocolate, and when I settle somewhere, I'll definitely be inviting Derek to do a chocolate making workshop - just definitely not in the winter... I'm already looking forward to that day!
Derek's website: https://thechocolatebotanist.com/
He's on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thechocolatebotanist
And Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thechocolatebotanist
His YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/c/thechocolatebotanist
New England Botanical Garden website (in case you want to become a member and attend in person or virtual workshops): https://nebg.org/
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Omar Al Shafie, Co-Founder of Teregen Ag digs into regenerative agriculture (pun intended)— specifically how mineralized worm castings and biodynamic farming practices are helping growers rebuild soil health and make their crops more resilient to increasingly volatile weather. We cover what's actually happening at the soil-biology level, how micronutrients play into natural pest resistance, and the practical (and economic) realities farmers face when moving away from conventional methods.
I love how this product is not just for farmers, but for backyard growers and house plants. And that farmers who are nervous about not using conventional fertilizers and pesticides can ease into Teregen Ag, and use both - though it's not necessary... I also love that they have a foliar spray, and the vision Omar gives of the veins in the leaves absorbing the nutrients and directing them to the roots and stem to strengthen the plant. He said he can see the plant is more vibrant in just 1 day!
You can tell that Omar is excited about this product - and he's been researching for a long time, even before Teregen Ag, so this feels like a perfect pairing..
You can shop and learn more about Teregen Ag here: https://teregenag.com/
They're on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/teregenag/
They're on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/people/Teregen-Ag/61576042121212/
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I loved getting to hear all about The Bloom Edit; a beautiful collaboration with Holly Berry's Floral Design Company, A Natural Design and Laura Grauer Photography to create a beautiful day of self appreciation! The Bloom Edit will be in person in the Seattle, WA area on July 17th - which is also around Lara's 50th birthday... Lara said she usually does a birthday selfie, and for her 50th she's sharing it with YOU if you're nearby! The main color of the day is purple, and the photography subjects will literally have their head as part of a flower bouquet. This is open to anyone who wants to feel special, because these ladies .
Lara met Holly in a networking group and very quickly knew they were supposed to work together. I've known Holly for about a year and 1/2 - we met through The Passionistas Project, and have been talking about a farm since about that time. I aso attended a workshop Holly hosted through The Passionistas about NOR (Natural Organic Reduction - green burial - I didn't know what it was, either...).
This pairing of flowers and photography seem just meant to be, don't they?
Website for The Bloom Edit is here: https://www.laragrauerphotography.com/the-bloom-edit. Please go if you're in the area, and send me lots of photos - I'm so excited for this! July 17th!
Lara's website: https://www.laragrauerphotography.com/
Holly's website: https://anaturaldesign.com/
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I know I've said this before, but being asked if cat overpopulation was a conversation I'd be interested in was an easy yes for me! I'm so happy to share this conversation I got to have with Deborah Felin Magaldi. Deborah works with Helen Sanders Cat Paws in the Los Angeles area, where they're making progress, and have learned a lot to be able to teach others (us).
Deborah met Helen Sanders back in 2001, and Cat Paws became a legit non-profit in 2010; they've rescued/fostered around 5,000 cats and kittens, and if you think about how many might have reproduced, that number could be so much larger. She once took in 29 cats and newborn kittens! The numbers and stats she shares are hard to hear, but also are empowering. Fostering can be so rewarding if you have the right opportunity, and knowing that you're helping someone who is completely dependent on you gives all the warm fuzzies.
Helen Sanders Cat Paws says that fostering cats and kittens has the highest impact for homeless cats, and that accessible spay/neuter is the single most powerful tool communities have to stop the cycle. They also have a "kitten kit" for rescuing newborn kittens with formula, bottles and instructions. On their website they show you how to DIY, which I thought would be a great group activity to have handy in communities. Deborah says that equipping communities makes everyone a first responder. She also said that we can help by lobbying to our local municipalities about ending backyard breeding.
I'm really grateful for Deborah's experience, and that she's sharing what she's learned so freely. I'd love to foster some animals someday now. Have you fostered or rescued pets? tell me all about it, please!
Learn more about Helen Sanders Cat Paws, and get the DIY Kitten Kit instructions at their website: https://helensanderscatpaws.com/
Their YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/@CatPAWSRescue
Their Instagram page is here: https://www.instagram.com/helensanderscatpaws/
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First, I want to give a big fat thank you to our friend Joan Kanner who hooked me up with Hazel, knowing this would be a great conversation!
It's fun when things just line up really perfectly - for me, at least. Last week we heard from Austin French, of the More Than Outdoors podcast, and it was just chance that today we're learning from Hazel Stark, of The Maine Outdoor School - both in Maine, both focusing on outdoor activities. Seriously, how fun is that? AND I had asked Austin what a State Guide does, because is co-host is a Maine Guide, but Hazel is as well, so I get to have my curiosity satisfied!
Hazel, Naturalist Educator, Registered Maine Guide, and Wilderness First Responder is from Maine- she explored, as people do, and after studying in California for a year, she knew what she had to bring to Maine. Maine Outdoor school was born in 2016. Hazel's business partner left it to her after several years, and in 2025 Hazel became the sole Owner and CEO. The school offers classes for children and adults, but it is so much more - they offer public school programming, professional development, homeschool programs, virtual programming, outdoor adventures...
Hazel shared some really profound things: one is a quote from Erin K Kenny "kids can't bounce off the walls if there are no walls." I've heard that many times, but it felt more meaningful in this container. She also says "If nature isn't being taught, it's being taught as not important." And also "Nature isn't a nicety, it's a NECESSITY." SO much wisdom was shared here to note it all.
I had a huge AHA talking with Hazel; growing up in a larger town in Maine, I didn't spend a lot of time outside - my sister and I watched a lot of Soap Operas after school instead of playing outside (insert shoulder shrug emoji), so I don't have a lot of experience, other than gardening - I said a few times here that I wonder if my life would be different now, had I had more of an outdoor influence...
Learn even more about what's offered through the Maine Outdoor School here:
https://www.maineoutdoorschool.org/
Check out the Women for Healthy Rural Living site here: https://whrl.org/
Maine Outdoor School on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/maineoutdoorschool/
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I want to just start by acknowledging that this is episode 200! If you've been here since the beginning of Grounded in Maine, bless you, and thank you! If you're new here, I'm so glad you're here!Let's learn to be better stewards of the land as we can!
I only learned about Austin French and More than Outdoors podcast in March, I think, but I loved getting to know him. By chance, someone tagged the New England Podcasters Group on Linkedin, and I was tagged, because Austin is in Maine, and his podcast topic would fit perfectly with mine - so here we are!
Austin is actually from New Jersey, but always vacationed in winter to New England with his family. One year they randomly met a lady who let him know you can go to college to ski, and he never considered anything else! Now he works for that college (UMaine Farmington) as the Director of Career and Employee Development.
Austin and his co-host Sam started More than Outdoors almost a year ago, to show people just how being outdoors can be beneficial. They do almost all of their podcasts OUTSIDE and in person! He said many things that are simple, yet profound if you spend a moment thinking about it; here are a couple: "We are stewards of the resources and amenities that we use to recreate." He also said toward the end that part of that stewardship is of the earth and each other. He has great motivation for taking care of the earth - his first child was just born a month ago, his "future skiing buddy," and he needs to take good care of the earth for her."
We talked a bit about GearShare, like a library for sports, etc, that he is a big fan of, and he describes a recent experience with a GearTrade in Maine, which is really cool! I did ask Austin about Maine Guides, because his Co-host is a Guide. Just hold on - next week's episode IS an actual Maine Guide, and we get to learn a little more about that topic. Do you have a Guide service where you are? What do you do outside?
Find More than Outdoors podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHJAnmz8LNkLbS9QfdW9O2w
See where they end up next on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morethanoutdoorspodcast/
Or on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EUqjVmwmG/
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I hadn't heard of Ethical Seafood Research until Wasseem Emam reached out to me, but I'm so grateful I know about it now! Drawing on his background in applied aquatic ecology, conservation, and sustainable aquaculture, Wasseem recognised a critical gap; aquatic animals are the most numerically exploited, and least protected animals in the food system.
Wasseem started Ethical Seafood Research in 2021. He had an experience working on a fishing boat that fueled his need to work for the ethical fishing of aquatic animals- he tells the story better than I ever could, of course, so you'll have to listen.
He talks about why it matters how fish are farmed, and we talked about the differences between wild caught and farmed fish. His goal is to improve the welfare of fish farms. Wasseem is bridging conservation and industry with practical, science based welfare improvements. The goal is not just to reduce suffering, but to demonstrate that fish welfare can — and should — be part of sustainable, resilient food systems worldwide.
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I loved this conversation with Blair Northen Williamson, aka The Island Writer. Blair is a sailing Captain, dive instructor, ocean activist, global traveler, author and speaker, and she is talking to us about raising curious, empathetic global citizens with care and curiosity, instead of fear.
Blair has published 3 children's books so far about caring for the ocean: Island Girls, Birthday Bash and Ocean Protectors, to teach kids about the ocean, and encourage them to take care of it, and all who live there. She talks about coral reefs, which are really in danger as our ocean temperatures are rising; coral bleaching happens when the temps rise and become too warm and the algae leave for cooler water.
She and her husband have been diving for many years, and have raised her 2 daughters traveling and diving. They are the inspiration for the Island Girls story, after an event where they all watched a plastic bag almost get eaten, mistaken for a jellyfish. The girls asked her what she was going to do about the plastic problem, and Island Girls was born. Her newest book, Ocean Protectors, focuses on coral reefs. There is another book in process, and she is also a writing coach now!
Blair suggested a documentary called Chasing Coral; I'm adding a link to watch it here if you'd like to learn more about coral reefs: https://youtu.be/aGGBGcjdjXA?si=ZU1A1GdadTT2Vr14
Blair's website is beautiful, and there is SO much more to learn about her and all she's doing, because there is only so much space in show notes! https://www.theislandwriter.com/
You can follow Blair on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theislandwriter8/
Blair offers a coloring sheet to download here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ziO0RF-pdgAVQ6DYVzkXvRQ3vlNhM8mp/view
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Please forgive my echoey audio in this episode! I had cleared out my office to move, and it was - well - echoey.
Vale Siegrist won a year of Public Relations work from Publicity for Good, who has been sending some pretty great podcast guests my way lately! I was watching their contest, so curious to see who won - and while talking with Vale, she let me know it was her!
Vale started Circular Mom Club after struggling post partum. One day she sent a photo of her newborn in a cute outfit she had bought to some family and friends, and got very encouraging responses. Dressing her daughter up made her feel good, so she began buying outfits - and her daughter grew out of them quickly, of course. Vale couldn't justify continuing to buy new, and didn't want to buy super cheap and contribute to the textile waste problem, so she developed Circular Mom Club, to keep perfectly fine, cute clothes in rotation. Circular Mom Club memberships start at $29, including 5 pieces/month.
I asked about clothing swaps, and her answer made so much sense after hearing her story: you don't get to choose, really, with a swap. Choice is something that has come up in several conversations I've had lately - especially in the economy we're living in. When things are expensive, and we're told quality is better for us, but it's hard to afford - choice feels out of reach.
We talked a lot about eco-guilt and guilt in general, as a parent and human. The guilt conversation is so real, and I really appreciate Vale's vulnerability, and, of course, it fueled her need to do things right. She has really thought of everything in her planning, including gift cards, so if a parent is on the fence, maybe a family member or friend could get the process started...
As someone who doesn't have children, I'm totally sold on the value of Circular Mom Club, and am so glad to have been Vale's first podcast interview, to learn all about this!
You can check out the website here: https://circularmomclub.com/
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I've been bugging Elizabeth Bruckner for months to come back on the podcast, because I've been listening to her other podcast guest episodes and feeling like we've been missing out, and I finally wore her down. I'm kidding - she's been wanting to go deep about Kefir with someone, and I've been interested in learning about it, and finding a fermented food I can actually ingest. And boy oh boy, did we get an education!
Elizabeth was a guest in 2025 (episode 148) to talk about her book, The Homesteader Mindset, that had just published. We talked about homesteading and how you don't have to have a certain look or property to be a homesteader. Kefir is a part of Elizabeth's journey to health. She very vulnerably shares that she was bed bound for weeks, housebound for months, and unable to work for years, due to an illness. She began to heal as she started researching herself; she is now an Oriental Medicine Practitioner and Acupuncturist. She learned about organic foods and fermented foods, among many other things.
Elizabeth's message is to start small, and add on as you feel comfortable - with kefir, and homesteading, or any new habits. When talking to friends, someone asked for an easy step to take to make an impact, and her answer was quickly KEFIR. It's a really easy thing to add to your routine! I've been doing it for a few weeks now - not sure if I'm seeing benefits yet, but there definitely aren't any bad things. I have terrible eyesight, but my nose and ears make up for that - I had to trick my nose with a taste of jam or cranberry sauce with kefir to help it go down... I do like that it's not sweet - I'm not a yogurt person, because it's always very sweet (and I don't like the "tang" of plain yogurt).
Access to Elizabeth's Kefir course: http://www.createwellnessproject.com/kefir - remember, use code Grounded for 25% off!
Her website: https://createwellnessproject.com/
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I was so looking forward to talking with Susan Poizner - I've heard so many times that the first thing you should do on a homestead is plant perennial fruits, so I wanted to make sure we/I know the best practices, And Susan's story about learning about fruit tree care is so incredible. Susan planted fruit trees in her city park in an empty space, only to hear from some community people that they didn't want it. She did it anyway, and created this beautiful community of education, appreciation and care for the earth - EVEN from her naysayers! The orchard transformed the park - it brought in visitors and beneficial insects and birds. She learned so much about fruit trees, and she wants to help others learn from her experience. She is an Arborist, but she says Arborists aren't taught about fruit trees, and that matters.
Susan hosts a podcast, also called Orchard People, and has written 5 books (links to both are below). She is a wealth of knowledge - she is very much a WHY person, and a data person, and is so generous with her time.
"Growing fruit trees is a partnership between you and the tree - when you give it the hands on care it needs, it will reward you for years to come." That's why it's recommended to start with fruit in homesteading. A little bit of the right care, and you'll have all the fruit you could ever need. She suggest doing some research in the beginning to make sure the trees you choose will grow well in your planting zone - set yourself up for success.
You can check out Orchard Peoples' website: https://orchardpeople.com/
Susan's podcast is here: https://podcast.orchardpeople.com/
Susan's books are available here: https://learn.orchardpeople.com/books?_gl=1972vh3_gaMjExNjAxNjg4MS4xNzc2MTI2NjQ1_ga_BFBJFLTXPT*czE3NzYxMjg2NzkkbzIkZzAkdDE3NzYxMjg2NzkkajYwJGwwJGgw
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I got an email asking if I'd want to have a conversation with GreenFi Banking very soon after talking with Maya Lily the filmmaker, who recommended knowing that who's holding our money is in alignment with our values, so that was a really easy YES! George Mazzella is the VP of Marketing for GreenFi - he was sought out for the position by Tim, the CEO, who had worked with George before, and knows that he is passionate about climate change and leaving the world better than he found it. George has children, so he has extra motivation to make a difference. George lets us know that "our money is shaping the world whether we know it or not," and "financial institutions can drive real climate impact." One of the cool things about GreenFi is that just by spending money as we normally do can fund environmental solutions. Another? The more money we spend, the more trees they plant. GreenFi planted 3.5 Million trees in 2025! So many cool perks of banking with GreenFi! Super grateful to get to learn about it from George! Check out GreenFI and see if it's a banking fit for you: https://www.greenfi.com/
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I feel like this conversation with Mark Winters was so needed. Things feel so desperate and divided, and in comes Mark with his bubbly positive outlook to neutralize any heaviness. Mark Winters is an bonafide rocket scientist turned full time touring musician, spreading his positivity wherever he goes. He's currently on his Good Vibes Highway Tour of 120 cities and counting.
For Mark, music is his bridge between the analyzing world and connecting on a human level. He started writing poetry with his grandmother , and only recently picked up a guitar to learn a song to play for his wife for their anniversary and discovered how healing it is for. him, and has gotten wonderful feedback from his concerts that other people love it, too. His style is kind of like Jason Mraz to me, but he adds John Mayer, Tom Petty and Vance Joy.
Mark travels the US and parts of Canada by car, taking in all the scenery and beauty of nature, which inspires new music always. He even wrote a poem for Grounded in Maine below!
"Cold tide pulls the moon
Spruce roots hold the soil's tension
Nothing stands alone." ~ Mark Winters Music
Mark's website (with tour info) is here: https://markwintersmusic.com/
His Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/markwintersmusic/
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There were so many great moments that it was hard to narrow them down in this conversation with Stephanie Gross, Founder of Bumby Wool! She built a sustainable fashion brand with merino wool in Canada. Stephanie is a married mom of 2, and is passionate about circular fashion, using what's already existing and her community.
Bumby Wool started out in 2007 as cloth diaper covers, because the wool wicks moisture away from the skin; they now offer full clothing items for all sizes! Wool is like a smart technology, where if you're hot or cold, the wool will know how to respond accordingly. Stephanie mentions that if your size changes (like pregnancy or weight loss, etc), you can send it back to be tailored to your new size!
Stephanie and I explore themes of body positivity, individuality, and the interconnectedness of nature and humanity. We discuss the challenges of navigating change in a fast-paced world, the importance of finding clarity amidst chaos, and the celebration of personal and professional growth. She shares her innovative approaches to sustainable fashion and the shift towards meaningful gifting, emphasizing the need to empower others to pursue their passions.
She also says if you care about something, build it well and build it ethically.
Check out Bumby Wool's website! https://www.bumbywool.com/ (there's an adult onesie with ears!)
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I absolutely loved talking with Rebecca Newburn, the Founder of the Seed Library Network! Past podcast guest and friend Ranya Dube connected us after a workshop that Ranya hosted and Rebecca spoke in. I remember hearing recently that I think it was Israel that destroyed Gaza's national seed library, which got my mind wanting to learn more about seed libraries, and why that mattered so much. I had heard of seed libraries, but I didn't know really anything about them. But Rebecca does, and now we will, too!
We talked about why seed libraries are important, and why locally grown seeds and varieties are important, the difference between a seed library and a seed bank, how to find libraries, and how to start one if you don't have one near you. Man, this is such an important conversation! I feel so lucky to have Rebecca's dedication to the seed library project, and that she is sharing this important piece of preserving history and saving the future with all of us!
Do you know where your local seed library is? Have you been for seeds?
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https://www.seedlibrarynetwork.org/
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I met Lauren Lovejoy last fall in a Women in Regenerative Agriculture group and was so silly excited to learn that she was the creator of the Red Hen app that I already had on my phone. Ren Hen app is a farm finder, so wherever you are, you're able to support small farmers- you can message and set up a meeting and pay for stuff all through the app - it's kind of like a mobile farm stand!
The Red Hen app is still relatively new, so the more people using it, the more effective it is. There's a bread baker and a few farmers about an hour from me so far - I wonder how many farms are close to you?
Red Hen website is here: https://www.redhenapp.com/ - you can sign up as either a customer or a farmer
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If you're following me on Instagram, you may have noticed me sharing posts about Barterloo bartering app - community powered and community building, sharing strengths and caring for each other. I'm talking with the founder, Kelly Dempsey. I learned about her when she was a guest on another New England podcaster, Molly Amatangelo's Local Treads podcast. Barterloo is just a few weeks away from launch, and it's so exciting!
Kelly has quite a story - she ran a thrift store previously, and also was a contestant on Project Runway! This is part of her bio: "fashion designer, upcycler, and content creator with a passion for secondhand fashion and sustainability." She's been working toward this app her whole life; at 10 years old she would visit the local thrift shop and upcycle clothes to fit in at school - ten years old!
I'm so excited for Barterloo to launch - I've already created my profile, and cannot wait to see how I can contribute to my new community when I move. I'm so grateful that Kelly has taken on creating this app!
Check out Barterloo here: https://join.barterloo.com/
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I loved this conversation with Michelle Heberling, and learned so much about the gut role and how to care for it with fermentation. Michelle shares her very intense story of finding her way to fermenting foods, and she shares many more in her soon to be published book The Guts of Fermentation, along with some of her favorite recipes.
We talked a bit about the Germ Theory and the Bristol Chart, calming our gut with mindfulness, BELLY LAUGHS and gratitude. Michelle said something that I had never heard before: dopamine comes from the GUT, not the brain--- she learned that researching after her own chain of health issues found her broken(bones messed up literally), and unusually depressed and anxious.
Michelle shares how easy fermenting can be, and has a simple starter kit; she also has a monthly fermentation subscription kit on her website. There's also a free 2 week reset program on the website, if you know that's what you need right now. You can also pre-order The Guts of Fermentation book...
Do you have experience with fermentation? I loved learning about all the benefits of fermented foods from Michelle, and will be trying fermenting again.
Find all things Michelle here: https://thegutsoffermentation.com/
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Talor Stewart has a very different way of looking at home design, and I am here for it! Conscious Home Design is Talor's business and the name of his #1 Best Selling book.
What does a home truly need to provide? There has been research done about what makes people happy as they age; Talor has incorporated both of these studies and more with his Architecture education to offer Conscious Home Design. He offers a workbook and also a certification for Architects and Designers who are inspired by his work.
I love Talor's wording in his bio: "My message is one of hope and possibility, and the single biggest thing we can do to make our homes support our long-term happiness."
You can find Conscious Home Design here: https://conscioushomedesign.com/
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Christa Dhimo is a New England Podcaster who I hadn't had much of a chance to get to know until I talked about my sustainability podcast in our community, and Christa, Founder of Impono - Senior Business Advisor, went full-on nerdy about DIRT.
Christa hosts a podcast about business questions called Ask Christa, where people will write in whatever business questions they might have - from executive to employee and everything in between, because she's seen it all - and she answers them on the podcast, with sources and lots of notes to follow.
Christa says "dirt/soil is the foundation of everything that fuels life." She reuses leaves and tired soil to make healthy soil and goes into detail about how easy and inexpensive it is, and all you can do with it. Her excitement about all of this is infectious.
You can learn about Christa's business Impono here: https://impono-llc.com/
If you have any questions about business at all, go to https://www.askchrista.com/
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This conversation with Doug Katz went deeper than expected, but it was SO good! Doug is a retired Military Veteran who has used his disability as inspiration to create adaptive items. He just started selling the Nulu adaptive knife last summer - it's inspired by the Inuit ULU, but adjusted to accommodate his and others' disability.
Talking with Doug, I learned that there are Adaptive Libraries across the country, so that someone can try an item before buying. The conversation got deep when we went into whether a disability is really a disability, which may have gone a little off topic, but I felt like it was too important a thread to not pull on, and I'm glad we did. This is a topic that I've thought a lot about, but haven't really had the chance to vocalize, and I imagine Doug is always ready to go into it.
I love Doug's entrepreneurial spirit and his inventor mind - and how he's working to extend independence for people.
Here's Doug's website for Nulu Knives: https://nuluknives.com/
He's on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/d.m.katz
He's on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/DOUGLASMKATZ/
If you loved this ability convo and would like Doug to speak, here's his speaker link: https://dougkatz8.wixsite.com/douglasmkatz
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Climate Storyteller barely touches on the work that Maya Lilly has been a part of in the climate change world; she's part of the Emmy Award Winning The Years Project. She's been an activist since she was 15. She's a Producer, Speaker, and Climate Storyteller. She was named to the Grist 50 for revolutionizing Hollywood's approach to Climate Storytelling. She uses storytelling as a force for justice, empathy and real climate action. "Maya's voice remains unmistakable, credible, courageous and profoundly human." - this was taken from the Grist 50 write up of her - my eyes couldn't let go of profoundly human...
I saw Maya's profile on the Podmatch site, and was so curious, but also felt intimidated by the breadth of her work. Thankfully, I was approached by her PR Rep. Maya's life is fascinating, and she has so much to share! We'd love for you to share The Years Project documentary Years of Living Dangerously with your people. This project is partnered with Hollywood actors who also want to make a difference, so they're using their celebrity to help bring these climate topics to light. I've linked a bonus segment below - there's an entire season available for free on YouTube!
We also talked about things we can do to help - Maya gave a list of things, like
1) VOTING - voting in climate politicians,
2) divesting from fossil fuels and electrifying everything,
3) boycotting companies slowing or reversing progress,
4) eating more plant based, and
5) finding out if our banks are supporting causes we care about
Follow Maya Lilly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gunghoeco/
Here's an extensive list of Maya's work
Here's a clip of The Years of Living Dangerously, with my celebrity crush, Harrison Ford: https://youtu.be/wzD4Xx3drAI?si=kyRiBA1j9-rWO-zE
https://bankforgood.org/ so we know who and what our money supports
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I found Jacaranda Hemp Apparel through a podcast guest newsletter and thought that by satisfying some curiosity we can learn more about an available sustainable fabric with so many great qualities! I got my 'I grew up under a rock' questions out of the way before recording to spare you, but there's still plenty to learn.
There are so many things about Jacaranda that impress me, like their entrepreneurial spirit, and their scrappiness, but I absolutely love that these guys (there are 4 - we're meeting Billy and Harrison, but there's also Milo and Henry) have been friends since childhood, and they work so well together! And they have a network of entrepreneurs that they work with to keep their products hyper-local, in case there's anything they're not able to work out on their own. Because of this network, they are a full service business, offering everything in one place, instead of importing and shipping.
We talk about why hemp is the future of apparel, and why sustainable merch isn't just good for a business, it's good for the planet by not stealing from tomorrow. Jacaranda donates 3% of their profit to The Tree People.
I am so impressed by the sheer number of one-liners these guys can come up with on the spot- but also their extensive education and entrepreneurship. The story of their start is fun and also inspiring, but I'll let you hear it from them.
Jacaranda's website is here: https://jacarandahemp.com/
They're on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/jacarandahempclothing/
They're on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@jacaranda.hemp
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I attended Chad Thompson's talk at the SOVA Rise Entrepreneur Summit last October about business planning, I didn't tell him this, but it wasn't a talk that I thought really pertained to me, since I didn't really have a business to market so to speak; something drew me to it- and I'm so glad I listened to that!
Chad mentioned something about the business plan that I had never heard or even thought about before, and honestly I didn't hear much after that. I've been guilty of thinking the business plan was lame. I felt like he was speaking directly to me; I didn't quite know how I'd pitch him to be my podcast guest, or how the conversation would actually go, but I did, and he said yes. And I'm so very glad it all worked out (I took a couple of weeks to actually email him, and my email ended up in his spam), because this conversation with Chad just felt beautiful.
Chad and his wife own The Book Cellar, a used book store in Abingdon, VA - their mission is to make literacy affordable, and they wanted to do things differently, and it has worked very well! He talks about why the store is so successful, and shares some pretty incredible stories that show how they're making it all work after only 2 1/2 years, and creating a supportive community in the process. Y'all, check out my Instagram or Linkedin Post promoting this, or go watch this on YouTube, because you can see the very small, but most welcoming used bookstore that is The Book Cellar.
Chad is also a YouTube creator, talking about lifestyle learnings, and also journaling. His channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/@ChadEveryday
The Book Cellar website is here: https://thebookcellarva.com/
The store Instagram page is here: https://www.instagram.com/thebookcellarva/
Their Facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/thebookcellarva
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Let me tell you a little story about my meeting Samantha Erickson... I think she reached out to me (my Instagram name is Grounded in Maine, and she's a Maine business, so I assume that's why), and the idea of used formal dresses was such a great business plan, so I was sold, and invited her to talk about it on the podcast. When I got her podcast guest form, she said "turning grief and pain into purpose," and if you know me, I'm all in for all the deep conversations, so I couldn't wait for the chance to learn more about the story of Tia's Prom Closet Project.
Tia Morrell was Samantha's best friend, and she passed away in 2024, 4 months after giving birth to her first child, Zara. Tia was a total fashion girl, and had a huge heart, not letting someone miss out on a special occasion because they didn't have the right outfit - Samantha tells the sweetest story showing this. So Samantha, Tia's mom, and a couple other of Tia's friends started Tia's Prom Closet Project - really a circular fashion goldmine, located in the small town of Harrison in southern Maine. They started 4 months ago now with 20 dresses, and 3 months later when I spoke with Samantha, they had received close to 600 donated dresses to offer folks!
Samantha has so many stories about this, and the reach they've made in just a few short months shows the power of community.
I'm going to leave you with this last quote from Samantha: "This is bigger than dresses; it's about dignity. A pay it forward movement built on kindness, confidence, and connection, all in honor of an incredible soul.
Every dress that leaves our racks carries more than fabric and sparkle — it carries a story, a piece of someone else’s love and hope."
You can find Tia's Prom Closet Project on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tiaspromcloset/
And on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/people/Tias-Prom-Closet/61580223976310/
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Tom Schueneman has lived a fascinating life of traveling and music, and now has been an environmental journalist for several years - literally a member of the Society for Environmental Journalists. This year he started hosting his own podcast, which was called Global Warming is Real - recently rebranded to Earthbound, which is so good. Tom is very thoughtful and really cares about the earth and people, and that comes across very clearly. Reading his Podmatch bio, I learned he was born without peripheral vision, which was repaired, but that time taught him so much empathy for humans.
I loved getting to talk with Tom, because he's gotten to do some really cool things, like attend global environmental summits, and he's currently working on a film about packaging. And I loved hearing about his previous career in music! You'll see - he's just really easy to talk to, and can talk about pretty much anything.
You can find Tom's website and podcast here: https://tdsenvironmentalmedia.com/
He's on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/tdschueneman/
and on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/WatchingthePlanet
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Julie Colombino-Billingham was working in disaster response 15 years ago, and was in Haiti after the earthquake of 2010. She never went back. She fell in love with the resilience and kindness of the people, and started a business with them called Deux Mains (two hands), making sustainable, fair trade leather bags and accessories - and also school shoes for students that they sell to churches and ministries to distribute. These beautiful bags are sold in Nordstrom!
During the time she's been working with the people of Haiti, Julie's interviewed residents and documented her time, and launched her memoir earlier this month - it's called From Loss to Legacy: How a Fashion Business Rose from Haiti's Rubble. All book proceeds will go to REBUILD globally, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting poverty in Haiti through education and job training.
Julie wants to relay the message of the power of our purpose - that our purchases make a global impact.
Deux Mains website is here: https://deuxmains.com/pages/our-story-2
Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/deuxmains_official/
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DeuxMainsDesigns/
They're on Pinterest here: https://www.pinterest.com/deuxmainsdesigns/
Julie's TedX Talk is here: https://youtu.be/XE76NResiUc
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As everyone is seeing their electricity bills rise, the opportunity to speak with Our Power Maine came up. I'm speaking with the Executive Director Seth Berry, and Policy and Communications Fellow Isabelle Winstead - just days after they succeeded in pausing what seemed to many as a huge increase in Maine's CMP (Central Maine Power) rates. It's historic to halt the monopoly of a utility like this, and they are very happy to share why they are so passionate about helping Mainers to have other options. And don't feel left out if you're not in Maine - Our Power is in several states, and even if not, you can reach out to Our Power Maine and they'll get you in touch with someone to help.
Seth and Our Power Maine are focused on transparency and energy democracy, and with good reason. He brought up the Halloween storm of 2017, and I said I started saving all the electric bills I received after that storm, because CMP sent me 3 bills in 1 month. We talked about Maine Community Power Cooperative (MCPC), and breaking the monopoly that CMP has with Maine's energy. MCPC offers up to 20% savings for CMP customers.
This conversation was enlightening and encouraging, and I hope you'll reach out to them, to learn more about how we can take our own power back
Our Power site: https://ourpowermaine.org (remember, you don't need to be a Maine resident to ask questions!)
They're on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ourpowerme/
On Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/ourpowermaine/
And Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/our-power-maine/
Another resource is https://www.efficiencymaine.com/
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Y'all, sometimes things just fall into place, and the chance to talk with Annamarie Pluhar is definitely one of those! As I'm in the process of selling my VA house and looking for a new place to live, and knowing that to grow food for more than 1 will take more time and energy than I have, partnering with folks feels like it needs to be part of my plan (always was, but less for the financial aspect), but then enters Annamarie into my world with all her experience and wisdom...
Annamarie has been sharing housing for years, and has created a guidebook of things that are helpful if you're planning to share space. She shows how sharing housing is a way to live sustainably, happily, and with greater ease.
You can find Annamarie's website here: https://sharinghousing.com/ (find her book, Sharing Housing: A Guidebook for Finding and Keeping Good Housemates here)
She's on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/sharinghousingcommunity/
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When I was approached by Brett Aldrich's team, I wasn't quite sure how the conversation would go - if it would be something you would be interested in; but maybe this convo was more for me than you? I booked a visit with her, at least! You'll hear me fumble my way around what I thought Ayurveda was (clearly I'm wrong), but Brett's practice is absolutely fascinating to me! Did you know about Ayurveda before today?
Brett's practice is located in Maine, but she offers virtual visits as well, which is how my appointment will be the day before this airs! She touched on the topic of elements, which I've never heard of (not like the table of elements), and I had too many questions to let it go - so I've got an hour and 1/2 with her to get caught up. To quote Brett: "Just as the earth is made up of natural elements, so are we." She also said this: "sustainability begins within ourselves."
My takeaway: what we take into our bodies matters - it either helps or hinders, and if we understand that and take notice of our body's response, we may just have an easier go of life. That's not really new info to me, but the delivery was everything to me. I'm so looking forward to some extra time with Brett and learn about my elements, and how to live better with that info! I hope you learned something new in this conversation, too!
You can find all things Brett here: https://seedthespirit.com/
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I was first introduced to Clara Schroeder through recent podcast guest Brittany Hansen, knowing that I would love talking with Clara - I'm super grateful to Brittany for that!
Clara is an Eco Therapist who has been working with big companies like Microsoft, Women in Cloud, Aura, and Insight Timer, and more. Clara recently published ReNature: How Nature Helps Us Feel better and Do Better, and she's here to talk about that, and about what EcoTherapy is. Her goal is to help people to deepen the connection to the natural world so they can find well being, hope and resilience.
One of the things Clara said was "When you love and care for yourself with intention and sustainable action, you are loving and caring for the earth." And to quote another recent podcast guest Vince Aiello, "We are nature," so that makes so much sense, right?
I loved getting to talk with Clara - I hope you enjoy it, too!
You can find all things Clara here: https://www.claraschroeder.com/
She's also on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/livingwithclarity/
She's on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clara-schroeder-ma/
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This conversation is a little heavier than most, but it's so important to talk about. I can honestly say I knew almost nothing about West Virginia before I came across these ladies, but I can't say that anymore. Julie Eisenberg and Babette Hogan are here to talk about their first documentary together that just debuted called Running for the Mountains. "This is about politics and keeping our water and air safe, requiring political action; and keeping West Virginia safe is of national importance. "Running for the Mountains" exposes some of the toxic structure that allows the polluting of our commons. Step up and into politics!" (Babette's words)
I'm not going to try to describe the film; it's too complex (Babette said it in 1 sentence, but I didn't write it down), but I can say I honestly learned a ton about the WV lifestyle and people, and the direction the political climate has been heading, and it makes me both sad and scared - and also SO proud of those who are fighting.
Babette and Julie have spent a good part of the last 15 years researching, following people and stories, and filming in WV, and they have seen a lot to have strong feelings about. I didn't finish the film the first time through- I literally turned my phone OFF because I got so mad. But I was expected to finish it, so I watched again. These ladies did a wonderful job of catching so many personalities and opinions through this film that you really feel protective of the people. And they need that, and deserve that.
Super grateful for this education from Julie and Babette!
You can get all the info about, and get a link to watch Running for the Mountains here: https://www.runningforthemountains.com/
Their Facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/R4M2024/
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I hope you love this conversation with Vince Aiello as much as I do! I found Vince by chance on Instagram - or maybe he found me? I forget. But I love his business Fire and Foraging, and we struck up a conversation and I invited him to talk on the podcast, and I'm SO glad I did!
Vince is a nature guide in Wisconsin, and is a real pro! I learned so much - he talked about fire adaptive species and fire ecology; we talked about invasive EDIBLE plants to help plants thrive, and how humans share 80% of DNA with trees (did you know that? I sure didn't). Some of the species we discussed are dandelion, of course - how every part of the plant is beneficial, also Dames rocket and Queen Anne's Lace.
Speaking of edible plants, do you recognize the mushroom on this episode's art?
I also learned from Vince that there's a Mid West Wild Food conference, and that he's worked with Alexis Nikole (The Black Forager on Instagram - she's so great!) a few times!
Vince says "You are nature," and his goal is for people to connect with their local environment. And he's doing that - one nature walk at a time.
Vince's website is here: https://www.fireandforaging.com/
Here's his Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/woods_treker/
He is also a writer - here's an article of his: https://driftlessareamag.com/unicdn/2022/04/04/driftless-the-beautifully-unglaciated-area/
**(the mushroom is Chicken of the Woods!)
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I loved learning about Kimberly Haley Coleman and Globe Aware- an award winning short term volunteer abroad program available in 26 countries. I didn't know this was a thing, but I'm so glad it is! You can travel abroad to learn about a new place, help people and find purpose - this sounds like my kind of vacation! Tropical destinations, cooler weather, far away, or closerby, there's something for everyone. Kimberly says they can teach the kills; they just need kind, willing people, to offer short term support - solo, or as a group!
Kimberly previously worked in Aerospace, and several High-level tech jobs - we talked a little bit about people sending their lost loved ones' ashes to space to be released when she mentioned it. This isn't quite as far off from her previous careers as it might sound, but I'll let Kimberly talk about that in the episode.
When I asked Kimberly what message she'd like you to remember from this conversation, she said this: "It is inspiring and meaningful to engage in thoughtful service abroad" Kimberly has been working in the international field since 1990, so she's got her finger on the button of what is needed; and she is committed to everyone having a meaningful experience - on both sides of the service.
You can find all things GlobeAware here: https://www.globeaware.org/
They're on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/globeaware/?hl=en
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You can see what these intentional vacations are like on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobeAware
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This conversation with CEO of Dip HairCare Kate Assaraf was so fun for me, because 1: it's Dip shampoo bars, and if you've listened to the podcast for a while, you've heard me talk about shampoo bars, and 2: we're talking about an exciting collab with Kate/Dip and GoGo Refill, my refill store back in Maine that I love. They've done a few collabs together, but this November 13, Kate is debuting GoGo Refill's very own exclusive shampoo bar scent, and they'll both be at the South Portland GoGo Refill store to celebrate!
Kate's big message is to shop local - especially with the holidays coming up, but in general, consider shopping small and local when we can. Nobody is perfect, but we can try to be support local when it's possible, and keep the currency circulating locally - it also creates a relationship...
We talked about Kate's product ingredients, and one of her secrets she's keeping to herself, but another is that she has 20+ years in the beauty industry, and she uses some of the highest quality, science-backed ingredients in the most expensive shampoos - so you're not missing out by using a shampoo bar!
Dip has been awarded best hair care and doing good for the planet AND has been recognized as an Oprah favorite!
Please don't forget to go to GoGo Refill in S Portland, ME on November 13 for the unveiling of Dip's exclusive shampoo bar scent Coastal Maine Pine!
Find Dip headquarters here: https://dipalready.com/
Dip's Instagram page is here to follow : https://www.instagram.com/dipalready/
Wherever you're on socials, look up Dipalready .
We talked about my fave refill store, GoGo Refill- shop sustainable products here: https://www.gogorefill.com/
We also talked a little bit about Guster, and the program that Adam co-founded to bring water refill to concerts - here's more about the program https://reverb.org/artist/guster/
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I loved learning about Lindsey Turnbull's life in activism! I did an episode with Laura Marston of GoGo Refill way back in episode 10, I think... Anyway, it's been a while since we've talked about the cool things about refilleries. Lindsey is the owner of From Here To Home Essentials, a really cool home based refillery in Maryland and Washington DC - and she offers DELIVERY for busy folks, even! Like Laura of GoGo Refill, Lindsey is more than a shop owner - she's an educator and activist; always a "crunchy granola treehugger" are her words...
Have you been to a refillery? I think they're the most fun place to try new things and get as much of something as I want - or just a sample to try something new! From Here to Home Essentials offers shipping for non-liquid items.
In 2019 she applied for a 3 day boating adventure to research litter in the ocean and was surprised to be accepted, and was also surprised at what she took away from just 3 days on a boat, and that experience launched her into From Here to Home Essentials.
Lindsey is very passionate about recycling - and recycling properly, so that it's effective, and she has a lot to say about plastics - buckle up! It's important to know... We talk about recycling rates, plastic types and what we can do to help correct the recycling situation.
You can find Lindsey ad her shop here: https://www.fromheretohomeessentials.com/
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I learned so much speaking with Kelsey Green about digital minimalism! I've heard about more and more people removing themselves from social media, and the thought seems overwhelming at times, but at the same time knowing there's some addiction (where's my phone? I need my phone handy! What if someone can't reach me? Have you had any of those thoughts?), and we've probably all heard the phrase "loneliness epidemic," right? I've been very cureious about it--
In comes Kelsey L Green - she works at the intersection of community, strategy, and accountability, helping people stop stalling and start building lives that truly light them up. She offers a free 24 hour technology free challenge twice a month - which is a great test of our focus - both of how much we're focused on technology, and how much focus on life we can have without it. When we talked, I hadn't done the challenge yet, but I've since done it - I admit I did probably 98% (I talked to my sister on the phone), but otherwise, I made it!
Here's more info on the 24 hour screen free challenge here: https://www.kelseylgreen.com/screen-free-sunday-challenges
She talks a lot about Cal Newport's Digital Minimalism book - she has been studying this to grow her own practice - look for that wherever you buy/find books.
Kelsey hosts an accountability mastermind called Summit in Six - here's a link to info on that - Summit in Six is a high-accountability mastermind for women creators and entrepreneurs who are done circling their ideas and are ready to make their move.
Find all things Kelsey here: https://www.kelseylgreen.com/
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Y'all, I'm feeling like a million bucks sharing this conversation with you that I got to have with Amanda Leland, Executive Director of the Environmental Defense Fund... I'm still pinching myself! Amanda became a member of the EDF when she was 13, so she's been training to be Executive Director for a few years!
Amanda just published Sea Change: Unlikely Allies and a Success Story of Oceanic Proportions, with James Workman - it published September 30! It tells the story of how fishermen, scientists, and environmentalists set aside their distrust and their differences to forge an unlikely alliance to help solve the overfishing crisis in our oceans. It was exciting to hear her talk about it!
Amanda has Maine ties, growing up in Massachusetts and visiting every summer. She has a Masters Degree in Marine Biology from UMaine, and has a very different Maine experience than I've had, so you know I loved hearing about it... She also worked as a marine mammal zookeeper!
I asked Amanda to talk about what EDF does, too: they are a global nonprofit organization tackling climate change — the greatest challenge of our time. Their bold, game-changing solutions are people centered. Their goals are stabilizing the climate, strengthening people and nature's ability to thrive, and supporting peoples' health - very important work!
Learn more about EDF here: https://www.edf.org/
You can learn more about Sea Change here: https://prbythebook.com/experts/james-workman-and-amanda-leland/
EDF on Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/environmental_defense_fund
Amanda's own Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/avleland/
On Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/EnvDefenseFund
TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@envdefensefund
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Y'all, in over 3 years, I can't remember doing a full episode on the OCEAN! Until now - Andrew Lewin is a total ocean geek - in the best way! He grew up far from the ocean, but watched Jacques Cousteau shows and was OBSESSED. He has a Masters in Marine Biology, and hosts the How To Protect the Ocean podcast and co hosts the Beyond Jaws podcast. How To Protect the Ocean has over 1800 episodes! He was recording 5 episodes a week for a bit; now it's only 3 a week (plus a job)... and he's hosted the podcast for 10 years! His podcast topic is ocean conservation, and the reasons and ways we can protect the ocean.
Andrew's message he hopes you'll keep with you: "You can live for a better ocean by learning about the ocean and making small changes in your lifestyle to protect the planet." We talked about recycling and mindfulness, so many things, really -
My favorite takeaway from this conversation, besides 1800 episodes and recording 3 days/week - Andrew said "conservation is collaboration," and I was all done - that made me think, and it felt like a mic drop for me. Think about that for a moment - what does that phrase mean to you? Let me know, please - I'd love to hear from you!
Look for Andrew Lewin's awesome podcast How To Protect the Ocean here: https://www.speakupforblue.com/podcast
He's on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewinandrew/
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I learned a lot about wardrobe management in this conversation with Julia Dietmar! I had a totally different idea of what Open Wardrobe was going into this convo, but she set me straight. There are so many ways to use Open Wardrobe, developed by Julia. Her goal is to cut down on overconsumption of clothes by digitizing, which is very cool! you have your entire wardrobe handy, so when you go shopping, you already know you have 4 white tops and 3 pair of black pants, etc. OR you can pull up your wardrobe if you're shopping to see how a new red top would fit in - how many combos you can make, to make it feel worthwhile... There's also an option to get your fave clothing items REPAIRED!
The last company Julia worked with is called ThredUp; it's an online consignment and thrift store where you can buy and sell high-quality secondhand clothes. But she started in software programming, and just always loved fashion, so she's combined the two, which is brilliant! Julia's aim with Open Wardrobe is to empower fashion consumers with mindful dressing, and I'm here for that!
Julia is offering a 30% discount for my listeners when you set up an account with Open Wardrobe - just enter code Grounded
You can find Julia and Open Wardrobe here: https://www.openwardrobe.co/
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Oh my goodness, this conversation with Megha Patil made me wish I had a young girl in my family! Megha describes Happy Lilliput as "Exquisite Celebration Attire" - can you just picture that? Megha said growing up in India birthdays are a BIG DEAL - like sometimes thousands of guests to celebrate you, and very fancy clothes. She was fascinated by fashion; she went to design school, and was frustrated by the waste that she saw, so she decided to design her own patterns and clothes. And boy oh boy, has she made an impact!
I really encourage you to check out my Social media post from September 22, or follow her website link below - I'll be sharing a few photos of Megha's team in India, and I snagged a photo from her website so you can see one of the incredible dresses they make. She is so proud of her team, and the pride they all have in the work they do. Happy Lilliput isn't just about sustainable Celebration Attire, but also supporting the super skilled folks in her home country, and the difference her business makes in their lives. Megha talks about how women are encouraged to stay home in India, and how flexible work schedules are, so that people are able to take care of their lives AND bring some money home and help to support their family, and also how big of an impact having some work has had on the team and their families.
I just loved learning about this process, and all the things that Megha is up to. I sure hope you do, too!
You can find Megha and Happy Lilliput here: https://happylilliput.com/
You can find them on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/happylilliput/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D
On YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@HAPPYLILLIPUT-nq4dh/videos
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This conversation with Ali Waks Adams was soul feeding for me- I love talking to people who are passionate about helping to solve food insecurity, and Ali is on the board of Mid Coast Hunger Prevention Program (MPHCC) in my hometown of Brunswick, Maine, and she's sharing some of the things that they're doing that have been working to feed the people of Maine. (I said Maine, not just Brunswick - Ali says they feed people from 14 out of the 16 counties in Maine!) We talked a little about the people who volunteer (over 500!) and the people receiving from MCHPP as well. We both cried a little...
MCHPP opened in 1983, and has grown in strides every year; to serving 1.2 MILLION meals in 2024, and now have a professional community kitchen to offer to local businesses and a 2nd building to hold donated food, just acquired 2-3 years ago. MCHPP receives extra foods from several farmers, and Growing to Give, where I volunteered, offering their clients fresh, healthy food to add to the shelf-stable foods from grocery stores. I've delivered several times from some of the roles I've held through work and volunteering.
MCHPP hosts regular fundraisers - there's an exciting one coming up on September 24th that's put on by local chefs and with donated food that's organized by Ali!
Ali moved to Brunswick from NYC and Philadelphia, and in order to meet her neighbors, she started volunteering at MCHPP, and fell in love with the people she served. She is a professional private chef; her business is called Balaboosta, and she has sure made a name for herself! Balaboosta's tagline is "a boutique catering company in Mid Coast Maine, sometimes it’s fancy, sometimes it’s cozy, always delicious." She is very passionate about feeding people, and it shows in everything she does!
You can learn all about MCHPP at their website: https://www.mchpp.org/
MCHPP is on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/midcoasthungerpreventionpr
They're on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/MidCoastHungerPreventionProgram
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Keith Bearden is the CEO of Alter Eco, a sustainable chocolate company. Under his direction, Alter Eco isn't just delivering delicious chocolate and granola; it's doing so with a mission that aligns perfectly with people who are looking for better options. Keith's initiatives in regenerative farming and sustainable packaging are reaching a broad audience. Alter Eco does more than purchase from growers, they provide the plants and encourage regenerative practices, which has made a huge difference in the quality of product AND the region, as we just discussed last week with greening cities, the biodiversity makes such a difference! The trees provide some shade from the intense sun, and the lower plants keep the ground more moist for the trees - it's a beautiful symbiotic relationship where everyone benefits.
Keith is very proud of the company, and talks openly about the work they do. I grabbed this from their annual Regen Report for 2024: "Regenerative agriculture has been and will continue to be a major focus for us. Our goal is to source 100% of our cacao beans and oats from farms practicing regenerative agriculture and we won't stop until we get there. We also keep an eye to ensuring everyone in our supply chain is treated fairly and receives a fair wage." He also said "We're improving the planet one chocolate bar at a time!" Don't mind if I do! Also, their wrappers are compostable - no waste!
You can find Alter Eco at most grocery and health food stores, or here: https://www.alterecofoods.com/ All their socials are there
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Y'all, I hope you love this conversation with Joshua Harrison as much as I did - I was glued to what he was saying! As we talked in the middle of a hot hot summer afternoon, his plan is to cool our paved, blazing hot cities, in the simplest of ways. He has decades of research and experience to prove it works. Joshua started asking about solar energy in the 70s (incredible story!), and never stopped! He has a center for education (the Center for Force Majeure) and is Co-Founder of a retail business (Leaf Island). He is based in NYC, and has installed several green roofs already, with great success. I just love this so much - utilizing the flat roofs in the city; growing plants or food, lowering heating and cooling costs AND bringing the neighborhood temperatures down? That sounds like a no-brainer to me - everyone wins!
I grabbed this from Joshua's website about the Center for Force Majeure: "The Center for the Study of the Force Majeure brings together artists and scientists to design ecosystem-adaptation projects in critical regions around the world to respond to climate change." I think that's so beautiful!
Joshua's center website to learn more: https://www.centerforforcemajeure.org/
And Leaf Island Green Roof Project: https://leafisland.org/
Joshua is also on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-harrison-b303996/
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I got to meet Patrick Kelly this past January at Podfest, and we talked about doing this episode then - timing was just weird, but I think maybe it was just meant to happen now... Pat is the host of The Produce Industry Podcast and also runs The Produce Industry Network, on the side of his actual produce business and family life... I've said so many times that we should know where our food comes from, and I've talked about my jam business, and how I picked my own berries to feel better about the fruit I was using, and I'm so glad to have had the chance to get from the industry that I was doing things the hard way (that's SO me).
I learned so much from this conversation - Pat has been working in this industry for 25 years, and before that, he heard all about it from his dad, so he KNOWS. He set me straight on a couple of things, and gave a good overview of what the industry is really like, and it is wild! It takes a real passion and energy to work in an unpreserved food world - always hustling to make sure food isn't wasted, and I'm glad that Pat is there!
The Produce Industry Podcast is exactly what it sounds like - all things produce, which, for me, at least, is fascinating. And the network puts out 5 episodes each week, so there's something for everyone. I just finished listening to their segment on The Lewellings, which takes place in the early 1800s and involves so much US history - they had the first commercial nursery in Iowa! You'll have to listen to his podcast to hear more--
You can find The Produce Industry Podcast wherever you listen to or watch podcasts, or at https://app.theproduceindustrypodcast.com/
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MaryEllen Lundy has thought of everything, it seems, with An Eco-Organized Approach downsizing! It's inspiring to hear her talk about how circular her system is, from cleaning out to rehoming belongings, and everything in between. She shares a few stories that show just how much thought and care goes into her projects, which makes sense, considering she is entering someone's home and personal space, and helping them let go of things they've held tight to- it takes a very special personality to handle the deep emotional ties that some folks have to their belongings (I'm one of those people - things hold memories for me because my brain doesn't recall well without help), and gently assisting with the removal, or cleanout. MaryEllen has already put a ton of thought into a project before removing anything from the home, like what types of items can be fixed up. or repurposed, donated to a school, community program or a retirement home, or as an absolute last option is landfill. She works so hard to not have landfill be that option
When I asked MaryEllen about a message she hopes you'll remember, she said this: "Did you know every item in your home, in your life really…has its own lifetime? Its own beginning, middle, and - thanks to an Eco Organized Approach, end."
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Maxx Cumby McGee has been planning the Gott Street Blues clothing brand since the 90s when she was one of a very few women in the construction world - life just delayed it. Maxx's story is both hillarious and eye opening; how she started in modeling at 19, and got into construction by making friends with the CEO of Anheuser-Busch, and showing up on her first day with a pink toolbox and men's work clothes that nearly got her injured because there were no women's work clothes. This is a longer episode, but I'll bet it goes by quicker than you expect, because Maxx is very entertaining, and this story about fashion for the workplace is fascinating!
If you asked Maxx what GottStreet Blues is about, she would say,"Clothing for women doing physical labor, clothing that was made with women in mind, getting past vanity sizing, meeting comfort with functionality and fit for women specifically." We talk about this a lot because it's been a real issue for her at work, and it affects others today, as more women are entering the trades for work. GottStreet Blues is a sustainable clothing company for women who work in the trades - or women who have trouble finding clothes that really fit (raising my hand).
Maxx's message she wants you to remember: "Trust yourself, you can do anything, anytime, at any age."
To Dye For documentary: https://www.todyeforthedocumentary.com/
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I had a great time talking with Bridget Shirvell about her new book Parenting in a Climate Crisis; A Handbook for Turning Fear into Action - I may have gotten a little excited when she was talking about the contents of the book, knowing there was a chapter about activism...
Bridget is a freelance writer, and has done pieces for Martha Stewart and PBS, Conde Nast and New York Times, and others about food, travel and the environment. Having her own young child inspired her to write the book, to prepare young people to take on the world that we leave, by teaching the love of nature.
From her website: "In this urgent parenting guide, learn how to navigate the uncertainty of the climate crisis and keep your kids informed, accountable, and hopeful–with simple actions you can take as a family to help the earth.
Kids today are experiencing the climate crisis firsthand. Camp canceled because of wildfire smoke. Favorite beaches closed due to erosion. Recess held indoors due to extreme heat. How do parents help their children make sense of it all? And how can we keep our kids (and ourselves) from despair?"
You can find all of Bridget's incredible work (and her book!) at her website here: https://breeshirvell.com/
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You may be thinking "what makes Kurt Avery have a heart of gold?" You'll have to listen to this conversation, because it's hard to put into words how quietly wonderful Kurt is. And if you're not wondering that, then let's get to the quiet part-
Kurt is the CEO of Sawyer Products, and if you do any outdoor activities, you're familiar with the brand; they make water filters for your water bottles, sunscreen and first aid products for hiking and camping. They are THE name for the most effective products. But did you know that Kurt and Sawyer Products has provided water filters for the military stationed abroad? And that they are donating THOUSANDS of water filters to countries that have had high illness rates due to lack of clean water, and to places that have experienced natural disasters?
Kurt also wrote a book called Sawyer Think; How A Small Company Disrupts Markets and Changes the World, and I haven't read it yet, but I feel pretty confident that it will only confirm what I've heard from him about his charity work.
I've never really been a camper or hiker, but I'll definitely be sure to support Kurt and Sawyer Products any way I can. I hope you enjoy this conversation!
You can find Kurt's company Sawyer Products here: https://www.sawyer.com/
Their Instagram page is here: https://www.instagram.com/sawyerproducts/
They're on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/people/Sawyer-Products/61563796295518/
The company Linkedin page is here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sawyer-products/posts/?feedView=all
Sawyer's YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/c/SawyerProducts/featured
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I was thrilled to get to talk to Jeremiah Jancik, because I've ALWAYS got questions about energy. Maybe too many?
Jeremiah is an Energy Consultant, and we're talking about installing solar panels, heat pumps, insulation and doing energy audits - all things home efficiency - which he has decades of experience in. In his 12 year career he's performed over 4000 energy assessments! Now he's focusing on training new people and consulting, and doing virtual solar inspections. He wants to help you learn how to save energy in your home while staying comfortable, and lowering your carbon footprint at the same time.
Jeremiah also talks a little bit about the book he wrote during the pandemic titled After Oil 2047. I didn't know 2047 is an actual deadline in the industry!
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Have you ever felt confused or conflicted about organic food labels? I know I've said something like if I have to choose between organic from far away and in plastic, or local, I'd choose local; and I'm sure I've had dirty looks. It's just gotten confusing. And it costs almost half as much as regular foods, so I've wondered if its really better... So this week I'm talking to Linley Dixon of The Real Organic Project, to help us (me) better understand what it all means.
Linley works for The Real Organic Project, and also is the Co-Host of The Real Organic Project podcast AND is a small organic farmer, so I feel like we're in capable hands. The Real Organic Project is an extra certification that is free, once the USDA Organic certification is attained. And Linley explains that for us so well!
I love Linley's stories of working into her current farm - as I'm in a similar search, I was glued to her words. The Real Organic Project website has a database of growers they work with that you can look up your area to see who's participating - that's very helpful.
Her message she hopes you'll take away: "how to find good food and grow good food for yourself."
Check out https://realorganicproject.org/ and the podcast with the same name to learn ALL about organic food!
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I'm sneaking in an extra episode because it's summer, and this is about sunscreen, so hopefully it's not publishing too late for you--
Arielle Moody is the CEO/Founder of Mama Sol Sunscreen, and she said within 2 weeks of the launch, she was featured on Access Hollywood, which catapulted Mama Sol's sales. She has several awards and honors for best product! She says a tagline is "if sunscreen and a spa day had a baby, it would be Mama Sol." I love so much that she says her sunscreen has a light lavender scent, and Arielle tells us the reason for that.
Arielle talks about the differences between sunscreen types and the strengths, ingredients we should definitely be careful about, and what makes hers stand out. She also talks about how often we should be using sunscreen (hint: it's every day of the year!) and why. She also talks about the packaging, she uses, and why, even though they're not plastic, she doesn't put the recycle symbol on all of her packaging - and gives an important recycling tip for ALL of us.
Mama Sol's website: https://www.shopmamasol.com/ Arielle has very generously offered a 15% discount to Grounded in Maine listeners - use code Groundedmama15
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Lauren Connolly is a person I relate to so much. She had me as a guest on her podcast Wildly Unplug, because we found out that we both recharge by being outside. Lauren has a very personal story about burnout, and how turning to nature brought her the fulfillment she was needing. She is an artist; she paints and is a photographer, a podcaster, and now she's added Author to the list of accomplishments! Her book is called Wildly Unplug, just like the podcast.
She says about her book: "Wildly Unplug — A Creative Guide to Reconnecting with Nature, which offers inspiration, journaling prompts, and simple ways to unplug from the digital world and reconnect with what truly matters. It's a journey of overcoming burnout by reconnecting with nature through art, nature journaling, and conservation work. How slowing down to observe and create deepens our connection to the natural world and becomes a powerful tool for healing."
Lauren's message she hopes you'll take away: "You don’t have to move off-grid or grow all your own food to reconnect with the natural world. Small, intentional acts—like picking up a paintbrush, journaling your observations, or simply sitting quietly outside—can ground you, reconnect you to the land, and remind you that you’re part of nature, not separate from it."
You can find Lauren's work on her website: https://wilddevelopmentsstudio.com/
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Be Your Own Shaman is the title of Jane Barlow Christensen's book she co-authored with her son, teaching people how to identify, harvest and use the medicinal plants found all around us. It is beautiful, hard cover book, full of pictures to make identifying as easy as possible.
Jane talks about how her own father taught her and her siblings to recognize and appreciate the plants that are often already available in our yards to help support the human body. She tells a story about riding in the car with the family, and her dad pulling the car over and getting everyone out of the vehicle to show them a plant on the side of the road - I have the best vision of this in my head!
I'm so interested in all herbalist work, and it's exciting to learn about the medicinal plants in our own yard growing wild, and the ones that are considered "weeds" by many. Jane's book talks about the best time to harvest and best ways to use the plants, which is super interesting! I encourage anyone who is even remotely interested in medicinal/helpful plants, to check out this book and episode - Jane has studied plants her entire life, and has so much wisdom to share.
You can find Jane's website here; there's also an online catalog of herbal supports and supplements: https://barlowherbal.com/
She's on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/barlowherbal/
She's also on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/barlowherbal/
On Thursdays Jane does a special segment on Youtube, but has a TON of helpful stuff here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtq9uAZnU8ay7y2e8Xl2mGQ
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Friend of the podcast and host of A Tiny Homestead podcast Mary Lewis is back! Mary approached me as things started to feel out of hand for a lot of people, and wanted to offer some tips to make things stretch farther and feel less scary that she's learned since starting her homestead journey.
We're talking about some easy stuff, but if we focus on it, will make life feel more smooth, and gives (us at least) a feeling of accomplishment.
Mary is a podcasting machine - she puts out several episodes weekly, and has over 310 episodes of A Tiny Homestead since 2023!
Mary grew up in Maine as well, but she's lived in Minnesota for many years now - it's how we connected-
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I told Josh Dorfman when we started talking that I felt a little intimidated talking with him, because he is so accomplished in the sustainability field, but he has THE best stories from his life, getting him to where he is today - you're going to love this, I'm sure of it!
Josh's story goes back to working for a bike company in China several years ago, but I'm not going to tell you his story, because he does it so much better- just listen, it's exciting!
His mission is to show that we should be encouraged about what's happening in the world through sharing the incredible progress already underway, and I'm here for it!
Today, Josh is the Podcast Host of SuperCool, shining a light on businesses that are making an impact in the sustainability area - so many wonderful folks in tech, building, government, and more. We talked about the first couple episodes I listened to, and the one that really affected me as a live music listener was R World Reuse (linked), who has partnered with U2 and Billie Eilish and more, supplying arenas and huge concert venues with reusable serve ware to save tons of waste from live events - incredible!
Josh is also the Co-Founder of Plantd, a carbon negative building materials company. He's teamed up with SpaceX engineers and they are NOT using trees to build, creating a stronger product, impacting less land. The website is absolutely beautiful, and what they're doing is groundbreaking - and also an inspiring story! Check it out at: https://www.plantdmaterials.com/
Josh said when asked what sustainability means to him "to live as well as you possibly can, while enabling future generations to do the same."
You can find Josh here https://getsuper.cool/ please check out the podcast - there's so much happening that we aren't aware of yet!
He's most active on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorfmanjosh/
He's on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/getsupercool
His YouTube channel is here: https://www.y
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"Sustainable living is a celebration of creativity, kindness, and the natural world in every day life"
A quote from Lisa Allen of The Good Spark Shop in California, and (since we recorded this) is now rebranded as EverFar, focusing on sustainable travel essentials. She is just so inspiring when she talks about all things eco-friendly! First The Good Spark Shop, where she curated the best products around; checking ingredients and labels for you, so there's no questioning quality and origin. And now with travel essentials as EverFar; this is actually a line that she created - and making it a legit brand (launching in just a couple weeks)!
Lisa is also organizing a group of like-minded folks to meet up and talk about what we can do to help the climate situation we're in. If you're interested in the group, you can find info about it and join on the website easily.
"Intentional, Eco-conscious choices create a ripple effect of goodness."
"It's too easy to get overwhelmed - too much information, too many "shiny object" vying for our attention (and our dollars). Change starts with small. Change starts with where you are NOW, move slowly and at your own pace to where you want to be."
These are both her quotes. Lisa was so easy to talk to, and just oozes service to the earth. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Lisa Allen!
You can find Lisa at her website https://www.goodsparkshop.com/ which will redirect to the EverFar line once launched
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I had so much fun, and learned a ton from this conversation with Greg Peterson of the Great American Seed Up and the Urban Farm Podcast! If you've been listening for a while, you know that podcasters are great conversationalists, and can be very entertaining - Greg is no exception! Greg's podcast has about 900 (nine hundred!) episodes since the end of 2015!
Greg has been on a mission since he was 15 years old to figure out how to fix the broken food system, and has been running the Great American Seed Up out of Arizona for several years; kind of like a buffet for seeds - thousands of people attend in person each year, to stock up on seeds. He says seeds are expensive to buy when you buy from a store, mostly because of the pretty packaging, so they simplify it, and you can buy in bulk. You can also mail order seeds, FYI In my head, I've been trying to imagine what the event looks like, to have bulk seeds for thousands of shoppers...
The first soundbite I posted to promote this episode gave me chills - he said this: "I am the person on the planet responsible for transforming our global food system." WOW! And this is the message he hopes you will take away from this conversation: "The most important thing that we can be doing right now is figuring out where our food comes from and how to grow our own. And that starts with having seeds and knowledge to grow food." He also says that 20% of our gardens should include pollinator-friendly plants - that's a great piece to start with!
You can find all things Greg Peterson at https://www.urbanfarm.org/ and https://greatamericanseedup.org/
They're also on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/urbanfarmu?igsh=MXZpNzhmbzdrd3Nndg%3D%3D
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When Sam Baker approached me about talking about the product he represents, worm casting tea, and also mentioned that WiggleBrew has tested and discovered that earthworms can actually "EAT PLASTIC," it was a no-brainer- I couldn't wait to hear more about that! As a big fan of worm compost (vermicompost), I was very excited to promote the crap (pun intended) out of WiggleBrew, and Sam didn't disappoint. He was talking to me from an Agriculture conference in Chicago, where he presented WiggleBrew, and mentioned he felt over dressed, because he wore a business suit, and the others were dressed more comfortably. But I hope the folks there really heard him like I did-
"A team of recent college grads is making a fertilizer from worm poop that row crop farmers are using instead of the toxic stuff. Along the way, they discovered that earthworm microbes can also be used to break down plastic!"
This feels like game changing information to me - I mean, the real game changer would be less plastic being produced, of course, but to have earthworms eat it, and then produce fertilizer?? WHOA--
From WriggleBrew's website: "it’s not all poop jokes and worms over here- there's a more serious reason we're doing this all- more serious than saving habitats. Malnutrition that stems from mineral fertilizer use on crops makes up about 4% of child deaths around the world right now. Mineral fertilizers, like a certain TikTok famous houseplant fertilizer, does not let plants uptake (eat) the micronutrients that we humans need from our food: like zinc, iron, and magnesium. Makes the plants more susceptible to disease too."
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I totally cheated and used most of what I got in Diana's Bio, because I just couldn't even try to do better - she is just that varied and awesome! This conversation went deep, and I got a little uncomfortable when the questions turned to me... But she is SO easy to talk to, because she's REAL; she's BEEN THERE, and made it through. A luxury hotel, 15 best selling books and more - Diana Stobo is the whole package
Diana Stobo is a visionary in the global health and wellness industry, celebrated for her transformative approach to gut health and holistic living. Diana’s personal journey toward wellness began with her own health struggles. After shedding 100 pounds through mindful eating, detox, and a focus on gut health, she became a passionate advocate for others, inspiring thousands to embrace healthier, more vibrant lives. Diana is not only an advocate for health but is a successful female entrepreneur who deeply understands the mental and physical tribulations of women in business and everyday life.
Diana is the founder and CEO of The Retreat Costa Rica, a multiple award winning, luxury wellness hotel and spa in Costa Rica. The Retreat offers cutting-edge holistic healing with Ayurveda practices, five-star luxury features, 2 star Michelin chef, and local farm-to-fork, high-vibration food grown on the premises to nourish and elevate well-being. Diana’s vision is a life-changing experience where guests can reset their internal balance in a nurturing environment designed to ignite and heal the body, mind, and soul.
The best-selling author of Get Naked Fast, and publisher of 15 health and wellness books, Diana is a trusted authority on digestive health, hormone balance, weight management, and aging well. Her work has been featured in major media outlets. Diana Stobo continues to be a trailblazer in the wellness world, driven by her belief in the power of healing from within and her desire to help others uncover their own path to health and vitality.
Find ALL things Diana on her website: https://dianastobo.com/
You can find Diana on her vibrant Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dianastobo?igsh=MXhvZGkwZ3psdzB4
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It's been a while since I've done a solo episode, and there's a lot to catch up on!
I changed my last name, for one - literally the day I recorded this with Jen.
I've got a weekly newsletter - it's not long, and it's not a sales pitch - literally just keeping in touch. Social media algorithms are wonky, and are not our own, and I would definitely miss people if we lost them! I deleted my Facebook account because I was seeing less of what I wanted it for daily.
I want to buy a farm; I attached a Substack that woke the dream I've had for over 20 years toward the bottom here, but this is something I've wanted to do since I was in my 20s, and now I feel called to reimagine and make it happen. I'm looking for suggestions for funding, since properties are ridiculously expensive now, and looking for people to farm WITH, and for properties to consider - really wanting New England, where I belong...
I brought my friend Jen Ross along with me because she has an excellent podcast called The Agritourist, and I've learned a ton from her and her guests, and have gained so much inspiration - I HIGHLY recommend it (link below for Spotify)! She used to have a farm, and is planning to do so again - she's also a martketig WIZ! She and I have been sort of daydreaming ideas, and things are sort of starting to fall into place, so I thought it was fitting to do this with her.
Jen's podcast The Agritourist is available here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fPesgSO98MPi2x275g0Wj?si=a391aa71a42b4e1e
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The Substack that woke up my farming dream by Alexandra Fasulo is here: https://houseofgreen.substack.com/p/one-of-the-biggest-wealth-transfers?triedRedirect=true
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This week I'm talking with Mark Ellwood, Time Management Guru and Founder of Pace Productivity. Mark talks about his interest in productivity, stemming from his childhood paper route, and we explore his innovative time management device, the TimeCorder. Mark shares key insights from his 35 years of research, revealing that women tend to manage their time better than men in the workplace.
Mark shares practical strategies for effective stress management and actionable tips to take control of one's time. This insightful conversation aims to help us all find balance, efficiency, and joy in our daily lives.
The message Mark wants us all to remember from this conversation if. nothing else: "Spend your time on what matters most."
You can find all things Mark at his website here: https://www.getmoredone.com
He's also on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markellwood1/
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I had a whole different idea of where this conversation would go with Geeta Sidhu-Robb, and I am thrilled to have been wrong about that! I was so happily surprised at the direction, talking about taking your power back, and how menopause is a GIFT to women, because for possibly the first time in our lives, we are forced to put our own needs first - and that was definitely not a thought I had about menopause...
Not too long ago Geeta was a newly divorced mom of 3, homeless without a solid plan. Today she is the Founder of WCorp, helping businesses worldwide to certify as supportive to women in many aspects, and has now spoken at the United Nations TWICE and won an award as a thought leader and empowerment coach!
Geeta also hosts a podcast called Activate Yourself, and it's nice to have her voice more available to keep in the empowered frame of mind. I am such a big fan of Geeta now!
I just loved this conversation, and I couldn't wait to share this with you!
You can find Geeta on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/geetasidhurobb/
She's also on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geetasidhu/
She has her own membership called WComm (just $1/month!): https://www.wcomm.world/offers/TZpyLnPs/checkout
If you want your business to become WCorp Certified, learn more here: https://www.wcorporation.org/start?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAacIhCfhbyr6pQXVGHeRUGmUUhQoeGj4lEUIogceOPUc65mdYF4G_rp1xerGzg_aem_OREzjnrYU-R1qRLSZ9IpKg
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After speaking with Dr Marlene Siegel, more than ever, I want to clone her and help every caring pet parent get the best possible health care for their fur and feathered babies. If you're a pet parent like me, you've probably wondered from time to time if you're giving the best care to your pet. Dr Siegel will set things straight, from her 40 years of experience studying and treating different animals, and heartbreaking and heart warming stories. Dr Siegel always knew she would work with animals, but didn't expect what happened when her daughter was young on her horse to change her veterinary practice forever. Her business (she sells food and supplements because it may be hard for some of us depending on where we live) is called EvoLove Adventures, and you can find all her offerings and education on her website below.
Dr Siegel grows her own food forest to offer the healthiest, cleanest, most nutritionally dense foods to her own family - animals included, and explains what she's growing, and why we should be, too. She talks about the chemicals and contaminants in our food and WATER that we take in, and the virtually 100% cancer rates as well as other health issues in pets, and how we can avoid the heartbreak with her 6 Keys to Health and Healing Pets Naturally (free E Book available on the website!) and her Empowered Pet Parents Course.
The message she wants people to take from this: "There is a proven path to healing. The Empowered Pet Parent Course gives you the tools, knowledge, and confidence to take back control of your pet’s health. Address the Root Cause, Not Just Symptoms. Support detoxification. Reduce inflammation. Build resilience."
Learn more about Dr Marlene Siegel at her website:
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I loved meeting Brittany Hansen so much; it was such a gift spending time with her because she is a very well-rounded person! Brittany lives in Idaho with her spouse and children on 1/3 acre, and she is homesteading - or as she calls it Micro-homesteading, but it is totally effective! And some cool tips for city folks were shared, because she is using every inch of space, and has created a sharing community where she is, so she can access locally grown or made items, and offer some in return.
We get to learn about raising QUAIL! I've heard of quail here and there, but have I actually seen a quail? Nope. Tasted their eggs? Nope again. Brittany's kids have an allergy to chicken eggs, and learned that quail eggs can be a good option, so she is raising her own quail to feed her family! (Check out my promo posts for this episode, because Brittany shared pictures with me!) I've been told since talking with her that quail might be a way around zoning with chickens, too...
Brittany is immersed in the sustainability world - She is Co-Owner of Viiision, which, my understanding, is like a PR for companies to share their transparency of sustainability progress so that customers will see them to support them (Brittany, please correct me if I'm too far off!).
AND, since we talked, she has started her own podcast, called "Who's Going to Fix This?" Talking about world issues, and who is taking the steps to make change happen. Brilliant! Only a couple of episodes in, and I'm hooked!
Brittany's message she wants you to remember from our conversation: "If we want to change the world we have to lead with that change. If you want more sustainability adopt little changes that interweave that into your life until it becomes a part of you." I feel like if anyone walks the walk, it's Brittany.
You can find Brittany on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-a-hansen/
Or on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/harp.strings/
Find her business Viiision here https://viiision.com/
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I love so much that there are people in the fashion world who find fault with it, and have ideas how it could be made better - Victoria Scholz is that person, and her opinions feel so spot on to me - at least, a lot of the things she talks about are things I've noticed and wish someone would fix.
Victoria's brand is called House of Dodos, and she just a couple of weeks ago completed her Masters in Sustainable Fashion. She's learning a lot about the history of fashion, and also finding ways she would change it.
The message she hopes you'll take from this conversation: "Together we can change fashion, through fashion we can change the world."
You can find Victoria on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-scholz-36366b106/
And she's on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/vcnscholz/
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I briefly met Alyce Rose/AKA Ms Thrifty Rose/AKA Auntie Outside this January at Podfest, and I saw a post of hers where she advertised her 1st Wednesday Thrift Nic, and my podcaster radar alarm sounded - I had to hear more about this thrifting business - and boy did I! Alyce is CONNECTED, and she has an energy that you just want to be around - and she makes things happen!
I just love Alyce's attitude that she doesn't worry about what others think. Her message she wants you to remember her for: "Do YOU your Way."
Alyce shares her journey of creating her businesses, Ms. Thrifty Rose and Auntie Outside, and how they are interconnected. She discusses her approach to live sales, the creation of Thrift Nic events in Jacksonville, FL, and her philosophy on sustainability and confidence.
Alyce also touches on her podcast, Auntie Outside, which addresses important community topics. Throughout the conversation, we emphasize the importance of focusing on oneself, embracing community, and the joy of giving items a second life.
This was a super fun conversation, and it was so great to hear how much thrifting is embraced in the Jacksonville area!
You can find Alyce on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msthriftyrose/
She's also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@msthriftyrose?lang=en
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I found Clara Franken in a podcast newsletter, and started listening that morning to her podcast, Travel Devil, and the first episode I listened to was about the Trash Traveler; a man who travels and brings attention to himself by cleaning up the area, and I knew I wanted to hear all about what else she's learned hosting a podcast all about sustainable travel.
Clara lives in Germany, but is from Belgium, so she travels a lot, but she mostly travels by train, or "slow" travel, as she calls it. And she explains why. And she really walks the walk, and it shows, as the week prior to this episode airing, she's featured on a billboard at the train station in Leipzig! (she has yet to see it with her own eyes - not for lack of trying - but her friend has seen it!)
I love Clara's Instagram reels - she's very committed to sustainability, and she's also very entertaining! It was fun hearing how creative people are getting with their traveling from her.
Clara's Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/clarafrancken/
And her awesome Travel Devil podcast Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/traveldevilpod/
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Y'all, this is very personal, and I'm so happy to have some of my closest friends join me to chat up our special place, Growing to Give. Growing to Give is a climate-friendly, volunteer-driven, nonprofit farming operation in Brunswick, Maine, that grows certified-organic vegetables for donation. I invited my friends Karin Sorensen, Robin Knight and Mary Aveno to help me to chat up our favorite non-profit where we all had the honor of helping to grow organic produce to donate to local food pantries to offer some highly nutritious produce to our less food secure neighbors. We all met there, and became fast friends, and more like family in the same purpose. We missed each other when we were absent, and celebrated every day we were together, and we did some great work (they still do, but Karin and I moved away), and have helped to grow and donate over 100,000 lbs of food! There are several other volunteers at Growing to Give - too many to gather for an episode and everyone get a word in, but that's how the magic happens.
Growing to Give began as a dream of property owners Patty Carton and John Newlin in 2015, and 2017 was the first year officially growing, and Robin and I were the first 2 volunteers with Theda, the OG Farm Manager, with 1 Rimol greenhouse, and now it's a well-oiled machine of hundreds of volunteers annually, several hoop houses for growing, as well as farm skills workshops, elderberry workshops, and an annual Farmyard Jam fundraiser. It's a very special place of fun, healing and family.
Please check out Growing to Give here: https://growingtogive.farm/
They're on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/growingtogivemaine/?hl=en
And on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/GrowingtoGive/
You can register as a volunteer, join the board, see upcoming events, sign up to receive the newsletter, or donate to this special cause.
Also check out Podcasthon here to see so many other worthy causes to support: https://podcasthon.org
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I have to say, I was so impressed with myself for getting through this conversation with sensation in my toes - I'm a total baby talking about blood and stuff, and I expected to have a hard time with it, but I was too interested to get queasy, I guess. Even the 2nd time listening to edit, it was still so fascinating! Feeling very lucky that Melissa Meadow crossed my Instagram feed. This opened my eyes to a ton of new information that's available.
Melissa Meadow started her career early, and has been in the funeral home business since she was very young, evolved into being a mortician, and has tons of wisdom to share that we might not know about. I had only heard the phrase green burial in the last few months - let alone water cremation and others... AND I thought that cremation was more environmentally friendly than burying a whole body, because it took up more space - boy was I wrong about that!
This is why I wanted to have Melissa on the podcast; in her words: "There are options that are better for the environment and align with those wanting transparency and options." I love that she shared so many new options! Have you already made plans for when you die? I had when my mom passed away, but that was in Maine, where I don't live anymore, so I have to plan again- and now I have more information to make a more informed decision. It may sound morbid, but it's an important topic, I think. The more you have planned out, the less traumatic your death will be - speaking from some experience...
I hope you take some good info away from this conversation - I know I did!
You can find Melissa at her website https://www.themodernmortician.com/ (there are so many helpful resources here!)
Her Instagram page, where I found her, is both fascinating and entertaining: https://www.instagram.com/the_modern_mortician
She's also on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_modern_mortician
And lastly on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@The_Modern_Mortician
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Do you know about Solar Thermal energy?? I didn't, either; I've heard of solar panels, solar farms, Community Solar... but not solar thermal. Enter Dan Razumovski, of Sun Catch Solar Thermal, out of Colorado! This might be more of a business or farm purchase- they're pricy, and take up a good amount of space, but it's a newer technology- and it's very cool! It stores electricity, so that if power goes out, you can still power your home for a week!
If you're interested in solar thermal, though, Dan's company will help you to fill out grant applications and apply for tax breaks for updating, which, I could be wrong, but I haven't heard that many companies offer this service.
Sun Catch website to learn more is here: https://sun-catch.com/
Here's a video from the company that shows the solar thermal product: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkw2d-Sw4Uc
They're on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/suncatchltd/
And on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/suncatch-ltd/
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I met Christopher Reynolds through Podmatch, and, as I usually do, I followed him on Instagram and TikTok to see what he's about, and his message is so beautiful. His stories are meaningful and deep, and you can't help but be drawn in and want to support whatever he's putting out. Christopher is a high-end landscape designer, and he discovered for himself what a powerful addition native plants are to his design. He encourages everyone to plant natives wherever we can - just add a few even, to add biodiversity to our area. He talks about ways that adding native plants will improve the land, and bring in beneficial insects and birds, and other critters, and the magnitude of those positive changes. All from just planting a few native plants! A small effort for huge and lasting results!
He also talks about the personal project he's working on, Tierra Linda Park, that he's experimenting and bringing back to life using natives, and the results already are truly awesome!
Christopher's own words of what he wants you to take away from this conversation from his guest form: "The solutions to many of our big problems are simple and fast in the scheme of things. We can all participate at whatever level we can and all acts, tiny and grand, contribute. If you know how easy it is, then you can't help but want to take action."
Reynolds-Sebastiani Design Service STUNNING website is here
Website for Christopher's Tierra Linda Park to see his progress: https://tierralindapark.com/
Check out Christopher's Instagram reels here
Or if you're on TikTok, here is where he's most active
And his YouTube channel is here
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Crystal McLain and I go back a few years, and she's been a great source of much needed "woo" in my world, and that has saved my bacon what feels like a million times. So I'm sharing one of my personal sustainability resources here... Crystal is a licensed Massage Therapist slash podcaster - her podcast has the same title as this episode. Her episodes are easy to listen to and forgiving. And I'll say it until I die, she has the cutest giggle. I personally am afraid of being seen as an imposter of someone who has their crap together, but she has magical powers and can see right through it. She's kind and has gentle suggestions to help. You'll see!
I've shared her reels on Instagram several times, because they are exactly what I needed to hear, hoping it would reach someone else, too.
Do you have a "woo" person, or practice in your life, to keep yourself in check so you can keep on keepin' on? Send me a message and let me know what/who yours is. Feel free to let Crystal know, too - she'd love it!
Crystal's message she wants you to leave with: "YOU have the power to create a healthier, empowered, and more fulfilling human experience."
You can find Crystal on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@crystal_mclain_creative?lang=e
And on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/crystalmclaincreative/
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Anjel B Hartwell and I are talking about planning a sustainable business, and no one better for this conversation than the Wealthy Life Mentor! Anjel has had ALL the experiences in business, and she uses them to make her the mentor that she is. She tells us how she started and about choices she made that weren't ideal, but still shaped her and added to her understanding. And that brings the wisdom to guide others.
Anjel is a member of the New England Podcasters Group - that's how I got to know her. She currently is the host of 2 podcasts: Wickedly Smart Women and Leading Visionaries. She was one of the first, if not the first person to sell a podcast, showing just how badass she is. She talks about leveraging virtual speaking engagements to gain exposure to millions and opportunities to earn money.
She also is a mom and forager and cooks up a storm, and has stories to share about all.
I just loved Anjel's message she wanted you to remember from our talk: "Getting support for building the business you are dreaming of is essential." I hope you enjoy this conversation - I sure did!
You can find Anjel B Hartwell everywhere-
https://www.facebook.com/anjelbhartwell
https://www.instagram.com/anjelbhartwell
https://www.pinterest.com/anjelbhartwell
https://www.linkedin.com/in/anjelbhartwell
http://www.twitter.com/anjelbhartwell
https://www.facebook.com/thewealthylifementor/
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I really enjoyed learning about Cleaner Safer Water from Mark Miller, the CEO and Founder of this affordable, lifetime water filtration system. It just makes sense to have something like this in case of power outage. I'm still in awe of not having to buy filters for it ever, AND that it can provider water for up to 300 people! 1 system could take care of a whole neighborhood!
Mark tells us all about the system, and gives some examples of how it works, and how helpful it has been for people who have it. These are Mark's words:
"There is now a guaranteed way for you to have pure water for life. Enough for you, your family, and up to 300 other people in any emergency no matter how long it lasts. Even if there is no electricity. And a way to help the ecosystem by drastically reducing the number of plastic water bottles. You can now have better health with pure water for life and always be prepared for any emergency." You know I'm all about the reducing plastic water bottles part; but providing water to 300 neighbors is pretty attractive!
Learn all about Safer Cleaner Water by listening!
Mark's website https://safercleanerwater.com
Facebook link is here: https://www.facebook.com/SaferCleanerWaterOfficial
Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/safercleanerwater/
YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/@SaferCleanerWater
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Oh my gosh, Lynne Bowman was such a pleasure to spend time with! She is an absolute hoot, full of energy, and is adamant that we NOT diet - we should be eating intentionally, for enjoyment. She'll tell us all about it in this conversation. We're talking about preventing chronic disease and being overall healthy and happy!
When asked what message Lynne wanted people to get from this conversation, she simply said "eat joyfully." And she brags about her gorgeous new cookbook Brownies For Breakfast, with not just fave recipes, but stories from around her table, where all the best moments happen. I've attached a link to Amazon, where you can pick up the book, but she also shows several pictures on the Grounded in Maine YouTube channel.
Lynne's website is here: https://lynnebowman.com/
Buy her cookbook Brownies For Breakfast here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094GPM3Z3
Her Instagram page is here: https://www.instagram.com/lynneparmiterbowman
She's on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/LynneParmiterBowman/
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I had so much fun talking with Matthew Lesko! He's encouraging people to apply for grants to fund big ticket upgrades, updates, etc. He says "the money's there; YOU might as well have it!"
He worked for 50 years for the wealthy, finding them more money, but now is helping the underdog to get ahead, because he can. He says it doesn't pay him a lot, but he actually feels good about his work now.
Matthew is a trip! He has more energy than 5 people - he hosts almost daily a live chat with up to 15,000 people looking for ways to find funding for projects and life. He sometimes doesn't sound very serious, but then he inserts a phrase like "it makes you human, and it's hard to flunk a human; it's easy to flunk a robot." I'm so happy to have found him so he can share his tips with you! Learn more in this full conversation -
I recommend checking out Matthew's website or YouTube channel to see how he helps, and the magnitude of his gift.
Matthew's website is here: https://www.free.lesko.com/leskohelp
You can find Matthew on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thematthewlesko/
He has a YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwKJZfa7sWV_qKxQnLBUpjA
He's on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@matthew_lesko_
And also on X here: https://x.com/leskofreemoney
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Merrymeeting Food Council reached out to me to ask if we could help to get the word out about their Farm Skills Program, because the deadline to apply for the next cohort is this Saturday, February 1. If you miss this cohort, they will still take applications for the next.
Maine has set a BIG goal of eliminating food insecurity by 2030 (FIVE YEARS), and their plan includes growing more locally.
Have you thought about farming at all, or gardening large scale? This is an incredible opportunity in my home state of Maine, and I'm going to be looking into where else this might be an option, because we need more farmers - we're losing them at an alarming rate, and with education from organizations like Merrymeeting Food Council, people can be set up for success!
Please look into whether you have something like a Farm Skills Program near you, or take a Master Gardener Class, check out gardening books or classes, or volunteer at a farm near you for experience - knowing where our food comes from is becoming more important every day. This conversation is so informative and excited for the next generation of farmers in Maine. Maybe you could help your area (if you're not in Maine) organize a Farm Skills Program!
Learn more by listening here-
See Merrymeeting Food Council's website for more info on the incredible work they're doing here:
https://www.merrymeetingfoodcouncil.org/
The Farm Skills specific link is here: https://www.merrymeetingfoodcouncil.org/farm-skills
And get involved in your own community, PLEASE!
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The algorithm was just right not too long ago that I happened upon Seb Jagoe's Instagram reel and became obsessed with his excitement and vast knowledge about soil and growing. It's always a little nerve wracking to reach out cold to a stranger, but this time, at least, Seb was just so gracious to talk with me and share this message.
I've had many conversations about soil health on the podcast, but Seb's energy alone is exciting, and different. He talks about the history of soil health, and also when he first started talking about soil. We also discuss the importance of taking care of our soil; how it's not a thing - it's a process. He talks a. lot about Indigenous Knowledge, and food forests, and how the white men took food forests over from the Native Americans and depleted them with so many of our current practices (weed and pest control, monocropping, to name a couple).
He has big plans to educate as many people as possible through his social media videos to share his passion for nutrient dense foods and attracting pollinators - all without fertilizers and pest control - because healthy soil and plants will ward off pests naturally!
Seb asks that we consider quality over convenience whenever possible. The waste from overconsumption and cheap junk is poisoning our water and soil currently. He said when asked what the word sustainability means to him that sustainability isn't good enough - and he's not wrong! Who wants things to continue as they are, after all? Don't we want better? If not for ourselves, for the next generation? What an enlightening conversation! Listen here!
You can find Seb at his website here: https://solarity.farm
His Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/solarity.acres/
Check out all of Seb's video work on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@solarityacres
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I've been following Angela Hollowell for a couple of years now on Linkedin, and admiring all that she's doing with her podcast Honey and Hustle, and her writing and now documentary film making. When she said she's joined a new group that she's excited about and asked if anyone wanted to hear about it, I saw my chance and said YES PLEASE! She recently joined Dogwood Alliance - info is below:
Dogwood Alliance is an environmental nonprofit organization based in Asheville, North Carolina. The group works to achieve broad-based support to end unsustainable forestry practices in the region. They focus in the marketplace to move large paper producers and customers away from sourcing their paper from endangered forests and towards increasing the use of post-consumer recycled fiber and other environmentally-friendly alternatives.
Angela's company Rootful Media is committed to inclusive visual storytelling that promotes community-building, meaningful conversations, exceeded fundraising goals, and lasting change. Rootful Media works with regional organizations and national enterprises to amplify diverse groups and voices. I was able to watch the trailer on zoom of the documentary Trail Therapy, which is wonderful - telling the story of Sharon, a therapist who offers sessions while walking outside, as opposed to in a sterile room, to breathe in the fresh air and the scenery. She's also working on, or finishing up now, another documentary about forever chemicals that I'm really interested to learn more about.
And her podcast Honey and Hustle is SO good! She focuses on business owners in NC that are doing great things - always an engaging conversation!
You can find Angela on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelahollowell/
And her website: https://www.rootfulmedia.com/
You can learn more about Dogwood Alliance here: https://dogwoodalliance.org/
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Bronwyn Holm is an international speaker and spokesperson for Earth Food, a product of living microbiomes to feed our soil, and at the same time battle food insecurity and turn our health issues around. HOW, you ask? Bron talks at length of the benefits of Earth Food in this conversation, and she is SO proud of its capabilities, and rightfully so! She is sharing her message of saving our soil, which will raise the nutritional value of the food that we buy and make - even as a lazy farmHER (Bron's term)!
Earth Food has been in Bron's family for decades. She went off after school to do other business ventures, but came back to embrace EarthFood and bring it forward to the masses. in her own words (in her brochure) " It took 27 years perfecting Earthfood. It is not just about nurturing plants; it is cultivating a thriving ecosystem for growing all plants."
You can find Bronwyn and Earth Food at the website here:
https://yourearthfood.com
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This conversation with Laura Hartley was like medicine for my soul - I hope this helps you to feel seen, too, because it was a message that I didn't expect or know that I needed to hear! I told Laura that I've felt a call to be more involved in what's happening in the world, but I lack the confidence to stand up when the time comes, and she actually has a course/program coming up in January to help people like me to steward our power and find empowerment and passion and education!
Laura Hartley of Scintilla Centr, is an Activist, writer and a coach, helping changemakers unlearn and dismantle systems that inhibit our thriving, while visioning and seeing a more just, regenerative and loving world. Laura has a podcast called Public Love Project, which touches on a lot of topics she's passionate about, and is a great resource as well.
Her course, also called Scintilla Centr also creates a community of like-minded people, and says (and I totally agree!) community gives acknowledgement and confidence, and that's so helpful!
Learn more by listening to this full episode here!
You can also learn more about Laura at her website here: https://www.laurahartley.com
She's on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/laura.h.hartley/
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I loved this conversation with Janet Irizzary - she has tons of experience in the food business to base her upcoming course, My Mindful Kitchen (MMK) to reduce food waste for families.
in her bio: "The MMK Method offers a solution to household food waste, addressing a critical environmental issue that contributes to climate change. Wasting food also wastes valuable water and energy, while releasing harmful greenhouse gases like methane and carbon dioxide, which account for 11% of global emissions.
MMK Method empowers families to unite in reducing food waste and creating a more sustainable future. By fostering awareness, streamlining routines, and sharing meaningful moments, it helps families build lasting habits that benefit both the environment and their family’s well-being." Who doesn't want that? That's a win-win situation!
Janet has run several restaurants, and has seen a lot of food waste, but says the highest amount of food waste is in the home, so she's using the skills she's learned to help families work together to cut that back, and build stronger family ties in the meantime. She also is an instructor at the Culinary Institute of America, and has a degree in Education, so she's very qualified to put this program out to make a difference in home kitchens!
MMK will be available January 2, 2025, and for CHEAP as the first version, so check it out and sign up - I know I am! "The MMK Method helps families create lasting, positive change—building a legacy of sustainability."
Here's Janet's website link: https://www.mmkmethod.com/
She's also on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mmkmethod/
And on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetirizarry/
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This conversation with Bobby Donohue had me so fired up excited for the future!
Bobby has single handedly developed an outstanding educational platform for school kids to teach them about climate change in a positive way, so they can problem solve with creativity and hope, and not doom and gloom. He also developed a track just for teachers, to help kids understand some of the more complex topics! This program is now streaming into 86 countries and 1000 schools and counting!
Bobby has such a great energy for education, and has been motivated by considering his own children's future, and really, what better motivation is there? And I learned about the STEAM method of teaching/learning - Bobby's love for the arts is very apparent, and I'm so grateful he was here to share it. (We also had SO much fun!)
Here's his message he hopes to leave us all with, in his words: "Everyone can contribute to a more sustainable future, no matter their resources or background. By educating the next generation with optimism and practical tools, we empower them to take ownership of the planet’s future. Small, achievable actions—whether at home, in schools, or in the community—can collectively create meaningful change."
If you're a teacher, or a parent hoping to help your child learn more about climate change, please find Bobby at his website: https://planetbonehead.com/
He's also on BlueSky here: https://bsky.app/profile/planetbonehead.com
His YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/@planetbonehead
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David Auge is a fascinating person who has been in the sustainability realm for a while now, so understands it on a much deeper level than some (possibly a lot) of us. So much so, that he just had a book published by the name of this episode - Man's Search for Sustainability. He talks about a book that he was inspired by, Man's Search for Meaning, by Victor Frankl.
In his book, David focuses on bees and locusts - how we consider one more valuable than another, their differences and their strengths, and how they relate to sustainability - that is fascinating! Something I certainly never considered before, but I'm so glad David and I discussed it!
These are David's words: "Sustainability is a normative term - one that describes a lot. As a result, it describes comparative choices in a journey - not an end point." It's about the journey, not the destination...
You can learn about David's book here: https://davidaugebooks.com/
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Speaking with Kent Scott of Too Long Dogs Homestead just lit me up, because we have so many ideas in common - he's just closer to the dream than I am. I'm so inspired by all the things he's up to, and in such a short time! My very favorite thing so far that I've learned about him is his community involvement, and you know I'm obsessed with Community Sufficiency - taking care of each other and sharing resources for a bigger purpose...
Kent and his family moved to Alberta Canada from Vancouver in 2022 and when they saw their house, he and his spouse could see where things would go, and were already making plans. When they moved, Kent brought a shovel in their vehicle, knowing the moving truck would be a few days, and he could at least dig some holes for the trees that were on their way. No time to waste with a Zone 3b Canadian Permaculture Food forest!
Kent and his spouse both work full time and are raising 2 kids and 2 dogs, so they repurpose and thrift a lot of things and keep their end goal in mind, and do what they can a little at a time to get there. These are Kent's words "You eat an elephant one bite at time, not in one sitting. Make your grand plan and lay it out based on mature tree canopy size. Then you can take little bites, always towards the end goal." So true, Kent. So true.
Kent is really active on Instagram - give a follow, he loves it!
https://www.instagram.com/toolongdogshomestead/
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When I say this conversation was a LONG time in the making, I'm just so glad that Victoria was still available when I got back to her - we decided it was the right time now, and that's why it happened as it did. (so grateful for her cheery outlook)
Victoria lives in Massachusetts and she has been working on outdoor classrooms for many years, and is doing great work for her community and even wider with her awesome podcast Outdoor Classrooms!
I loved these 2 snips from Victoria's guest form:
"It's vital for our mental health and the future of our planet to raise our children outdoors, while also creating communities that understand the value of nature"
and also
"I believe children need to have a relationship with nature in order to become our future advocates for protecting our earth."
I loved talking with Victoria, and all the wonderful things she's doing to expose kids and hopefully their parents and teachers to nature - there's SO much to learn outside - go on, get out there!
Check out Victoria's podcast Outdoor Classrooms wherever you listen to podcasts while you're out there!
Learn more about Outdoor Classrooms here:
https://www.outdoor-classrooms.com/
Victoria is on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/And she's on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/OutdoorClassrooms1
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Oh my gosh, I just loved this conversation with Monica and Cindy of Rapt Gift Wrap! Their business is fabric wrap, to reduce the paper waste from gift wrapping, and it's so beautiful! I thought the timing of this was perfect; hopefully will give folks time to think about gift waste before the rush.
Monica O'Neil and Cindy Estes are friends who started Rapt in Massachusetts to help reduce the paper waste in gift giving - the amount of paper after the holiday season fills dozens of FOOTBALL FIELDS, and they saw a problem and are doing something to try to fix it!
One of my questions was is it appropriate to take the fabric wrap back to reuse it, or ask if someone will use it, and they have answers to that!
They also do some tutorials on the YouTube podcast episode, so check that out - the link is here: https://youtu.be/mut4rECnUXc I started collecting and saving fabric scraps last year, but then I didn't know what to do with it, so very grateful for the opportunity to see it happen! They also have several tutorials on their website https://www.raptgiftwrap.com/ They teach the ancient Japanese wrap called Furoshiki and it's so beautiful, and Monica and Cindy say it's much faster than wrapping with paper, even!
You can drool over their beautiful wrapping styles and fabrics on the Instagram page here: https://www.instagram.com/raptgiftwrap/
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I'm talking with Nick Bergmann of Peace House Studio- Nick and his spouse Kate are creating children's clothes that can be bought back when outgrown and patched up and passed onto a new child with even more fun personality! (check out the cutie patootie top in the cover, and also in my Instagram promo!)
We talk about the start of Peace House Studio, and the Three Pillars of sustainability: people, planet and profit, and what that means to them. We also discuss Organic vs. sustainability: Does organic always mean better or has it morphed into a marketing term? This is a deep subject, but one Peace House Studio cares deeply about and is working with; should they purchase organic cotton from India and have it travel across the world, or prioritize less travel and work with more local providers in this country? This is the organic conversation they're having.
I loved this conversation with Nick, learning about the clothing startup processes and thought patterns, their trials and goals, and how transparent they are about sustainability.
You can find Peace House Studio at their website https://www.peacehousestudio.com/
They showcase some beautiful clothes on their Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/peacehousestudio/
They're also on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/peacehouseME/
*Post recording correction from Nick: The CPSC stands for Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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I was recently approached by Mykhailo and Vlad of Terra Mora on Instagram and was just so impressed with what they're offering that I wanted to feature them on the podcast and learn more about them. These two are both 21 yearrs old, and in the beginning of the current Russia/Ukraine war, lost their homes and just about everything, but they've built themselves back up, and are dedicated to building a sustainable world for the next generation (Mykhailo has a 1 year old son and spouse, so very motivated). Their business is Terra Mora - wooden table ware and serving dishes, etc, and it's all so beautiful!
Mykhailo and Vlad will be shipping their items through a distributer in Washington DC, where they'll be shipping orders. I'll include a few pictures on Instagram, but check out their Instagram page and be very impressed!
Listen to our whole conversation here --
Their website where you can find the most beautiful wooden home goods: https://terra-mora.vercel.app
Instagram link is here: https://www.instagram.com/terra_mora_2024
Facebook link is here: https://www.facebook.com/terramora2024
They're on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@terra_mora_2024
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Jr Sparrow and I have been friends for a couple of years, but have talked more since I've moved to his home state - even though he doesn't live here now, he's got lots of memories here (and his mom), so he's sharing all kinds of good tips with me. We talk about soil, critters - cute and less cute, and his first sustainability venture as a young person cleaning up after race track events (there's a pro race track less than 15 minutes from me). He is a real wealth of knowledge!
Jr has 3 (THREE) podcasts: WV Uncommonplace, WV Uncommonplace Interviews and Sessions, and Sparrows Under Review. There's even a 4th, that he's not sure the name of ( it's WV Uncommonplace Presents), and they're all different - don't ask me how he keeps track of what goes where, because I'm overwhelmed sometimes with just one... He has a job, too-
Jr's site for all access to him is here: https://linktr.ee/wvuncommonplace?utm_source=linktree_profile_share
Kenya Rothstein is the host of the podcast Thank You For Saying NO, about things happen in life that feel impossible and hard, but turn out to be the best thing for us. I've been following her for a little while now, and at some point she messaged me and said something like "your podcast is about sustainability - I need to be a guest!" I wasn't going to say no - definitely not to an attorney...
Kenya is an Environmental Attorney in CA - and soon adding Washington DC! She works for the Plaintiff, and gets to support our oceans and air - how cool is that? She has so many ideas that people can get involved in protecting our natural spaces!
My biggest takeaway was for my new area, to talk with restaurants and ask them to advise customers to ASK for a straw or plastic cutlery, and ask the restaurants to make that a new practice, and to talk to them in a way that helps them realize there's a way to help save money AND save waste. I love how simple that sounds, and how doable it can be. I'm totally going to try this!
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You can find Kenya on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@thankyouforsayingno
She's also on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thankyouforsayingno/
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This is a shorty, you guys (you're welcome!) - just thought I'd give a little update, since some huge life shifts have happened for me - some, maybe a lot of you, follow on social media, so you know that I recently moved - short update: it's mostly going well!
Also, as it has been for a while now, menopause was brought up - October is Menopause Awareness Month - as well as Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and Alzheimers Awareness Month - and the election, and all the tension that accompanies - to which I'm just going to say BE KIND please. Crazy weather and high stress is so hard on everyone, and some of us could be on the brink of a breakdown... we don't always know who needs just a moment of kindness, so please just try. But I'll be posting more menopause stuff as it comes up - in my life, and in my friends' lives, it has been helpful. If you've experienced symptoms, please pay attention! I seriously want to scream what I'm learning from the rooftops, because the new study results are life changing - for real! There are several books and documentaries coming out that are blowing the lid off of the darkness we've been living in, and I'm so ready for acknowledgement and validation and RELIEF!
I said this in the episode, but there are definitely lonely times in my new place, so if you need some time away, give me a heads up, and my door will always be open. This is a beautiful place, southern Virginia. I'll feed you well - I'm in tight with the farmers, and my little food forest is coming along.....
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Natalie Hodge is my very first Virginia podcast guest since moving here, and I'm so excited to share our conversation with you! She just recently (this year!) started gardening in containers, and she is HOOKED! I love her story of how and why she started, and how excited she gets talking about growing her own food on her balcony - and hearing about her future plans-- "they" say in the homesteading world that chickens are the gateway drug to farming, but growing your own food brings out a very special experience that hooks you in as well! I didn't ask, but I wonder how long until she calls herself a "plant lady" or "plant mom?"
I joined a few Facebook groups before moving to VA, and I happened to see Natalie posting about her Foodscapes program on the local news, and I felt I needed to reach out to her. We learned so much about each other in our first Zoom meeting, and I was just obsessed with her story of not being able to grow anything until she spent time with them - the plant people will understand what we mean--
I couldn't possibly leave out her awesome message that she hopes you'll take away from this conversation - "Keep it simple...small changes matter." LOVE this - it's so true!
Natalie has her own media company called Rudy's Girl Media, and she's been working with a Zero Waste program theough the VA Public Media to produce her Foodscapes segment. She's got new stuff coming out very soon (I think this week?!)!
How to find Natalie:
her website is here: https://www.rudysgirl.com/
She's on Instagram as https://www.instagram.com/nataliekhodge/ and also https://www.instagram.com/rudysgirlmedia/
Her Facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/nataliekhodge
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I was thinking that the title of this episode should be "How on Earth did Amy score The Old Farmer's Almanac on the Podcast?? But it was too many characters... Shall we make it the UNofficial title?
Carol Connare is the 14th editor of The Old Farmer's Almanac, and only the 2nd woman- since 1792! She talks about the beginnings of the Almanac, and about the great topics discussed (besides the weather), like recipes, fun animal stories, lifestyle trends, and so on. She and her team collect a pool of topics and articles, then pick the best of all of those - and they also respond to emails, phone calls and snail mail! Sometimes they have to do research before responding, but they ALWAYS do! Millions of readers, and anyone who writes in gets a response, which seems unheard of, but so very cool.
A couple of listeners, Jenny Boghun and Brenda Simmons (both previous podcast guests!) wrote in questions, and they were all answered inside this conversation, in almost traditional Almanac form. I know for sure that Jenny is going to love this!
Have you checked out the Almanac before? It covers so many articles and topics about gardening and paying attention to Earth's weather patterns, because nature can help provide a fulfilling, healthy lifestyle. And we all want that, right?
The official Almanac website is here: https://www.almanac.com/ (there are cool tools, articles, recipes, etc here!)
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I loved this conversation with Rhonda Linn so much - we have a lot in common - she's just a bit ahead of me. A big one for me is the title of this episode - A Homesteading State of Mind - you don't know this, but that was almost the name of this podcast! For real!
Rhonda is a writer, so I'm going to use some of her words, so I don't make it all clumsy- Her Substack is called Earthen Jar; Stars, and it's so beautiful - I highly recommend!
We're talking about Homesteading mostly - Rhonda lives pretty simply (LOVE that!), except on 36 acres, so it's not SO simple--- She started her homestead journey while living in an apartment! So her words below are from personal experience.
Here are her words about what she hopes you will take from this conversation:
"Anyone can be a homesteader no matter where you live or what resources
you have. It's a mindset. Also living by the seasons allows us to live with
grace and peace and makes new solutions and possibilities emerge where we
couldn't see them before."
Her words are so lovely and graceful, and she is an inspiration of taking things day by day and just doing the best you can. So grateful for this conversation with her!
You can find Rhonda's Substack(writing) here: https://rhondalinn.substack.com/
Her website is here: https://rhondalinn.com
You can find her on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/rhonda.linn.3
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Wow, I loved this conversation with Aimee Gallo! She calls herself 'unapologetically candid,' in her podcast description, and I'm 100% here for it. Aimee's not afraid to question or disagree with what we've been hearing our whole lives about nutrition on her podcast, Blasphemous Nutrition. She's not just being contrary; she's been studying nutrition her whole life (since 12 years old, REALLY!).
I just love how Aimee tells you that we've basically been fed garbage in the understanding that we have been given, that there are no real studies to back statements up - she focuses on meat a lot - a very controversial subject, of course. And she spent several years Vegan, so she's really speaking from her research AND life experience. She's a Nutrition Coach, by the way---
She also talks about how food nourishes us, not just 'is it healthy or not.' I mentioned a recent post about electrolytes, and how that kind of blew my mind, and also just made me really think about what I KNOW about. my food.
This conversation is entertaining and enlightening, and really makes you consider what we know. And I love that so much! You can listen to the whole conversation here --
Aimee can be found on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/vibrancenutrition/
And on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/VibranceNutrition
Her website is here: https://vibrancenutrition.com/
Aimee gives fact credit here for her "outlandish statements" (her words):
EPA data on greenhouse gas emissions: https://www.epa.gov/ghgemissions/sources-greenhouse-gas-emissions
projected 2.5% emissions saved if we went meatless: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.1707322114
Life expectancy of our children's generation is less: https://www.nytimes.com/2005/03/17/health/childrens-life-expe
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This conversation with Jane Lee Rankin was so easy - it felt like it just flowed for me - it helps that we are very like-minded... Whatever it was, I had the best time getting to know her!
Jane Lee Rankin is a 2 time author, and also a farmer in Agritourism, opening up her farm so that others can come and feel the peace that comes with farming (or maybe just digging in the dirt and interacting with animals), and an active community member. She is also a public speaker, talking about Agritourism and entrepreneurship.
Jane talks about Agritourism, her journey to living on Apple Hill Farm, an old apple orchard, and how it ALLLLL started: an alpaca. Yup, you read that. She moved far from where she was, and took on an old farm, and started this whole dream because she came face to face with an alpaca.
Jane's message she wanted you to leave with: "Live your dream."
I think I'll just leave it at that.
You can find Jane Lee Rankin just about everywhere - adding all her links below:
Jane's and the farm's websites: https://janeleerankin.com/
https://applehillfarmnc.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jane.l.rankin.1
also here: https://www.facebook.com/applehillfarm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janeleerankin/
and here: https://www.instagram.com/applehillfarmnc/
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Ooh, this conversation with Kyira Wackett was so good! Kyira hosts her own podcast, Untethering Shame, and brought such a necessary conversation for me, as every week I'm talking about all of these cool people who are doing amazing things in sustainability, and this week we're talking about SHAME, which feels so important right now. It's so true, and I often think about people who feel shame around sustainability - folks who feel like if they can't afford the expensive things that say sustainable on them, they're not allowed to feel like a part of the solution. I feel it, too!
I've had people that I know hang their head and mention something they feel bad about around plastic/recycling or composting; like I'm a perfect person who does everything right... I'm also human - AND if you notice, I'm talking to these folks so I can learn, too, and highlight what THEY'RE doing... Nobody's perfect, and there's no such thing (that I'm aware of) as perfect sustainability. We should only be comparing ourselves to our yesterday self, and nobody else. Easier said than done, I know, but that's the goal-
Kyira, a licensed therapist AND coach, has so many enlightening thoughts on this topic, obviously, and I'm thrilled that she was able to share them with us all, and hopefully not just ease our minds but also empower us.
These are her words, from her guest form: "There is no all or nothing, you don't have to be perfect, and that the fear we all have about the state of the world is real, but that it can't be your primary motivation, or you will get stuck in pain and fear and negative self-talk. The pressure will be rooted to the wrong purpose."
YouTube is where Kyira is most active - here's her channel: https://www.youtube.com/@adversityrising
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This conversation with Christina Flach was gold! She is just a wealth of knowledge, experience and kindness. Christina is a Makeup Artist to the stars, and created a clean makeup that is night and day better than commercial makeup. She has a family, and was very vulnerable in sharing her trauma, but she has such a warmth and mentoring nature and has focused on helping others to honor her losses.
Pretty Girl Makeup is Christina's product, and if you listen to the episode, she offers a hefty discount code! She tells us why she created it and what makes it better than what people have been wearing for decades. And she tells us what we need to look out for and some real downfalls to commercial makeups.
Christina also has her own YouTube show called "I'm Too Busy" - check out the link offered below to see it! https://www.imtoobusytv.com/
I'm just in awe of all that Christina is doing and has done in the makeup world and outside of it, too - super grateful to have had the chance to learn from her!
Christina's website is here: https://www.christinaflach.com/
Pretty Girl Makeup site is here (did you catch the discount code?): https://www.prettygirlmakeup.com/shop
Christina's on Instagram as herself and Pretty Girl Makeup here: https://www.instagram.com/prettygirlmkup/
https://www.instagram.com/christinaflachmakeup/
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I've been following Alexa Pavan for a long time on Instagram - I love everything she posts and stands for, and I was so thrilled when she said yes to a conversation! I may have been a little giddy talking with her... Usually I like to get the back story of a guest, and get to the point where their life changed to be more sustainable, but Alexa doesn't have that - she grew up in a pretty sustainable household, and just extended it to include the rest of the world.
In her social media, she touches on shopping small, to support local businesses instead of padding the pockets of the ultra rich - and also to stop the big trucks from polluting the air. She talks about keeping our oceans clean, and why that's important (her parents own a scuba diving business in FL, so she's very passionate about the ocean). She talks about imperfect sustainability, and why we shouldn't focus on doing EVERYTHING, but do what we're able to, and if everyone did what they could, we can make a real difference. And to get in touch with nature - spend more time outside and appreciate what's around us
Alexa encourages community advocacy, and to remember that our voices matter! We can support with our wallets and our voices.
Check out Alexa's website here: https://www.alexapavan.com/
Her awesome Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/gogreenwithalexa/
Her TikTok is here: https://www.tiktok.com/@gogreenwithalexa
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Whew, this conversation was so good! Lacey and her husband are homesteading in North Carolina, and I noticed they're in a town that I was actually really hoping to find a house in, so that felt kind of Kismet to start off - but there's just so much more that she does that resonates and interests me!
My favorite thing we talked about was the food clubs they're organizing to help make sure their community has access to healthy, fresh, local food. How awesome is that? I'll be heading to visit them once I'm settled to see what they've got going on, and how I can take part/contribute to the food club, and I'm so excited about that!
They also are teaching their children the ins and outs of homesteading, like using whole animal, and why that's important. Also the value of community (you know I love that!) and taking care of each other. Lacey is so smart, and she and her husband Drew host their own podcast called The Schoolhouse Life, where they talk about these same things and more.
I learned so much from talking with Lacey! Listen here for the conversation-
If you want to learn more about The Schoolhouse Life, you can find their website here: https://www.theschoolhouselife.com/
They're also on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theschoolhouselife
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I loved this conversation with Amanda Russo, talking about breathwork and how it can actually heal us if we give it the chance.
I met Amanda just a couple of months ago, but we've been following each other for many months, so I'm excited to get some quality time with her. I'm inspired by her spontaneous nature, and her free spirit, and she is also SO intune to every moment.
Amanda focuses on breathwork because when she tried it the first time she had such an impactful session that she had to learn more and learned how to provide the same gift to others.
Full disclosure I'm scheduling a breathwork session with Amanda, so I feel more knowledgeable -- and also to do some healing personally. I'm fascinated by all the healing modalities, and am so curious to share whether I feel different afterward or not--
Amanda was a hoot! You can listen to the full conversation here!
Here's the best way to find her https://www.instagram.com/thebreathinggoddess/
and also here. (the word here is a long link, so I abbreviated it )
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I tease Harry Duran about how we first connected, because it makes me feel good about my scrappiness as a podcaster. He wasn't mean, just way bigger than me - and he still is, we're just connected now, which I'm so grateful for!
Harry's first podcast, Podcast Junkies just hit the 10 year mark recently, and I'm super grateful to have been a guest (see episode 332). If you remember the show Inside the Actor's Studio, with James Lipton, it's based on that, but for podcasters. There are so many podcasters, and everyone has a story --
His 2nd podcast, Vertical Farming, is about just that, and has brought him all over the world. He talks to CEOs of companies in the field to learn more about practices and purpose, and they love the chance to be featured, and Harry loves learning. so it's a win win.
He also has a group that he's guiding in podcasting called podcast Blueprint - Harry talks about it on his Fullcast website here: https://fullcast.co/
Harry and his partner moved a few years ago to Minnesota from NYC, and he doesn't talk about it a lot, so I thought it would be fun to see how that transition has been - listen to the full episode here!
Harry's website is here: https://harryduran.com/c/my-podcasts
His Substack is here: https://harryduran.com/
He's on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryduran/
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Sam Mitchell approached me, and was just so dynamic that I had to have him on the podcast to talk about Autism and his podcast Autism Rocks and Rolls, and you'll see why here!
I definitely couldn't do any better putting Sam into words, so I'm copying these from his initial email:
"I am a high-functioning human being on the autism spectrum, but have a mission: to show people that I am not broken, do not need to be fixed, there is no normal in this world, and I am successful, with autism. I want to celebrate the successes of all people. I embrace who I am and feel as though everyone should do the same."
And this: "I also am a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, sell merchandise, have several sponsors, sell ad space, am writer and blogger, and love to promote my podcast and business. I also have a published TED Talk called Souled Structure."
I loved talking with Sam, and learning all about the fascinating guests he's had on his podcast, and the great things he's doing with it. He is definitely not broken; he's an inspration - and he's a college student!
Here's the message he wanted everyone to leave with from our conversation: "You can be successful no matter what condition or disability you have." And that seems very plain to me-
You can find just about everything Sam and Autism Rocks and Rolls here on the website https://autismrocksandrolls.com/ - be sure to check out his excellent TedX Talk here!
Sam's Instagram page is here: https://www.instagram.com/autismrocksandrollspod/
You can join his Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/229025325159144
Sam is also on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-mitchell-b782b31b1/
And on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sammitchell100?lang:%20en
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I've been listening to Karin Velez's podcast Just Grow Something for quite a while, because I love how she offers helpful, bite sized truth bombs about growing produce every episode - and she also has this voice that is so easy for me to listen to...
Karin's story about where her podcast came from is fascinating, and she is offering super helpful info in all areas of growing food in bite sized amounts to help me understand how and why to make changes in my gardening practices.
We also discussed nutritional value, and why she wants EVERYONE to grow something; for the nutritional benefits and the mental benefits (#dirttherapy) as well.
Karin is also a runner - and a new runner, at that, and we talk about why running, and how it's going.
Please check out Just Grow Something wherever you listen to podcasts - you'll be glad you did!
You can find Karin here:
https://www.facebook.com/JustGrowSomethingPodcast/
https://instagram.com/justgrowsomethingpodcast
https://tiktok.com/@justgrowsomething
https://justgrowsomethingpodcast.com
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Man, I loved this conversation with Carrie Hoffman of Bigger Life Adventures! I was sold with sustainable travel, but this conversation is SO much more- Carrie lives the sustainable lifestyle - She lives on 10 acres in the mountains of Arizona! You can probably hear (and hopefully can tune out) the crackly sound, but she lives out in the open and that's our reality - if you can let go of that sound, you'll get her important message
As a Trauma Informed Yoga Instructor, Carrie takes her role very seriously. She takes her retreats all over the world, to inspiring, peaceful and SLOW paces, to let the body calm and remember what peace feels like.
A part that really stood out for me was that she goes to some of the same places; they form relationships with the residents, and support them as well - not overwhelming them with thousands of tourists - it's more than just money, after all. She talks about the amount of litter left after cruise ships leave. She is very mindful of so many things .
I loved this message that Carrie was hoping you would gather from our conversation:
"Yoga is more than just a physical exercise you do in a studio. Being a yoga means being aware of your impacts on others and the world around you."
And also this: "I use travel as a way to open people's eyes to climate change and global inequity ..."
This is a big conversation, and I absolutely loved it. I love any chance to learn how to be a better human, and Carrie does just that.
You can find Carrie at her website
http://www.biggerlifeadventures.com
She's also on the socials here https://www.instagram.com/biggerlifeadventures/
and here https://www.facebook.com/biggerlifeadventures
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For the 100th episode of Grounded in Maine, I'm celebrating with this PANEL of women to talk about menopause! We discuss the highs and lows, what we expected about menopause, the reality, and our hopes. Whether you are in your 20s, 40s, 60s, female or male, menopause effects us all.
Andrea Canny has a dream of creating an educational and peaceful oasis on the land where she's living, with gardening and more to connect people with nature.
Find Andrea here:
https://www.andreacanny.com
https://www.facebook.com/andreacannysings/ https://www.instagram.com/pupbutt/
https://www.tiktok.com/@pupbutt?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreacanny/
Cathy Rust's business is Cool Your Sweats; she designed sleepwear with natural fibers after her own night sweats.
Find Cathy here:
https://coolyoursweats.com
https://www.instagram.com/coolyoursweats/
https://facebook.com/coolyoursweats
Polina LeRoy is a Medical Intuitive - she brings some ideas that aren't as common.
Find Polina here:
https://www.instagram.com/polinaleroy/
Lisa Boate is a Menopause Consultant and Coach and she is passionate about educating people. She also hosts a podcast called Transforming 45.
Find Lisa here:
https://www.liberatedmenopause.ca/
https://www.instagram.com/lboate
https://www.facebook.com/groups/245092311417467
Her freebie: https://pages.lisaboate.com/free-guide-1
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I have a big request, you guys - I need some MALE people to give their perspective on menopause -
I'm really doing it - I've been talking about the Menopause Panel since November/December, and it's finally happening. I'm so excited for these conversations, and to help people feel empowered and not feel broken when their body is changing in ways we aren't expecting; that we are not alone, and we don't need to quietly suffer with the changes.
In talking, we learn ways that have helped others, and gain a community of support.
In my own journey, I've lost a marriage, a partner, most of my self esteem and my home. It wasn't ALL menopause, but because by the time I figured out what was happening, it was too late. I want a better understanding about what goes on on the other side, a better understanding FOR the other side, and I want a better outcome for others.
Also, I appreciate your patience as I'll probably take a couple of weeks off of recording while I move in August. There will most likely be adventures to report on once I'm settled!
Thank you, as always, for listening to this little podcast, and for your support and curiosity about different ways we can practice sustainability. This is the most fun I've ever had, and I appreciate all the feedback and listens!
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Oh man, I learned SO much about energy audits from Colin McCullough! He's been doing audits for a long time, and is passionate about it. He is one of the very few people I've talked to who said he would do his job for free if he didn't need money to survive - that says so much to me about him. Energy Audits help you to see how to make your home more efficient - and it might not be what you think - it wasn't what I thought, at least... He also offers consulting services, so definitely hit him up if you're interested in an audit or have questions!
I love Colin's story about when he was young and gave his family lightbulbs instead of scratch lottery tickets - I'm thrilled that he didn't stray from that childhood dream of making the world better.
Colin is also a Vegan cookbook writer! WHAT?! So cool! And he teaches Vegan cooking at the hospital in Augusta - what a generous guy, to share his knowledge!
Have you heard of an energy audit? Have you HAD an energy audit of your home? I'd love to hear from you how helpful it was for you! I've heard of them, but had no idea the extent of what happened. SO grateful to Colin for sharing this with us!
Colin's books are titled Smoothies that Taste Like Girl Scout Cookies and The Healthy Vegan on Amazon here and
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Oh my gosh, our friend Ande Lyons introduced us, and I was thrilled to get to talk to Cathy Nesbitt of Cathy's Composters about worm composting; I was told she also taught "Laughter Yoga," which I guess made sense, and was very curious about, but when I met Cathy on Zoom, I was instantly sold. Cathy has been teaching worm composting for over 2 decades (her WHY is so inspiring!), and has been teaching Laughter yoga for several years now - she has a weekly Chuckle Club zoom meeting on Tuesday mornings.
I attended one of Cathy's Chuckle Club meetings, and let me tell you how awkward it felt to be silly and make myself laugh (even harder when at work); I didn't realize that it takes practice to let go when we work so hard at staying busy... But laughter really IS the best medicine, and Cathy talks about why that is in this conversation.
As I'm pasting all of these links, I'm laughing, because Cathy told me she doesn't have a cell phone, which sounds weird in 2024, but she doesn't seem to be missing it; she has more links than I do!
I so enjoyed the chance to hang out with Cathy and learn from her. She seems to lead a super maintained, but I have a feeling she values her "down time" just as well...
You can find Cathy Nesbitt at any of the links below
Cathy's worm composting website: https://www.cathyscomposters.com/
Her Laughter Yoga page: https://www.cathyscomposters.com/
She has a Linkedin page: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathynesbitt/
Her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/rhgn2112
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Squirm
And please check out the Chuckle Club - your mind and body will thank you later!
Cathy's Chuckle Club (est June 2020) - Free
9:30 AM Eastern Time, Every Tuesday
30 minutes super fun, self care.
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtd-6prjsvG90wmlw3tRazNqiTzSG4Qq_s
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Mary Lewis has her own podcast called A Tiny Homestead, where she talks with other homesteaders and people doing "homestead-y" things... She's had some pretty impressive guests, like Joel Salatin and me... It makes me think of my plan before this podcast, so I'm loving following Mary to see how that goes!
Mary's message that she's hoping you take away from this conversation: "take care of yourself, take care of the Earth, and always be curious-" you have to love that, right? Pretty much covers everything.
I especially love that Mary is vocal about living on a small homestead, because I think that's a really important point to make; you don't have to live on a huge farm to be making a difference, or even providing for your family. And she does - you can hear it here!
OH - and Mary grew up in Maine! Small world - she's living in Minnesota now -
Check out Mary's website here: https://www.atinyhomestead.com/
You can find Mary on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/atinyhomesteadmary
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Y'all, if this conversation with Shelly Cunningham doesn't make you want to shop at Consignment stores over cheaply made box store clothes, I don't know what will change your mind- I didn't know what I've been missing!
Shelly bought ReStyle, a consignment boutique, 12 years ago, and moved it a couple of times, but is now settled on Rte 1 in Freeport heading toward Yarmouth. When she invited me to come and see her place, I was curious, but not being a clothing shopper, a little scared that I'd be hounded.
When I opened the door, Shelly called out "Hi Amy!" and I felt instantly at home - like the show Cheers (though I had set a time that I'd be there)... Shelly is so friendly and genuinely wants you to feel good about yourself leaving, so she waits on you, finding things that she thinks would look good on you - you see, for Shelly, it's not just a "clothing store," clothing is a tool to help create confidence and success.
Shelly at ReStyle and her friend Tammy, who owns Kargos, another local consignment store that sells a lot of vintage items and natural fabric clothing, are Co-Hosting a Re-Fashion show this Friday 5/31 starting at 7pm in Freeport, and all are invited to celebrate second chance fashion that benefits Freeport Climate Action Now (FCAN).
Listen to the conversation here!
To buy tickets to the ReFashion Show, and learn more about Freeport Climate Action Now organization, click here: https://freeportcan.org/refashion-show/
Check out Shelly's beautiful new website here: https://restyleconsign.com/
You can follow ReStyle on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/ReStyleConsign207/
And they're on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/restyleconsign207/
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Have you guys seen Monti Carlo on Instagram? How about the Food Network or other Food TV shows? I feel so out of the loop; I've watched so little TV the last bunch of years that I didn't know she was on TV... BUT I found her on Instagram, and watched her great food saving tip reels. And then one day I saw her back story, and I had to learn more about her. She was so generous to accept my podcast invite, and share her knowledge and passion for food waste with us, and I'm so excited to share this with you all!
Monti's tag line is "Save the Food," and it's so heart breaking and beautiful where that stems from. I'm here for all of it - listen to it all here!
You can find Monti on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/themonticarlo/
She also has a You Tube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@MontiCarlo
Be on the look out for her upcoming book Spanglish!
You can also find her wherever there are Food TV shows~
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Debbi Mack gives a different angle on sustainability: on being an Author- we talk about the pros and cons of selling through an online mega site, what she's tried and what she's liked about self publishing, her previous gig working as an Attorney for the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency), and how fulfilled her life is now with writing True Crime novels and her 2 podcasts. Debbie opened my eyes to so many things in this conversation - hear more here!
Check out Debbi's website: https://www.debbimack.com/
Find her on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/debbimack
She's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debbimacktoo/
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I had such a great time talking with Lisa Zawrotny - she is a wealth of knowledge about productivity and more! I love her gentle way of encouraging
Lisa is a busy person, and has learned a thing or two about productivity when she had young children and a mom with Alzheimers - she realized that she had something really valuable to offer the world. She now has a podcast, as well as he coaching. My FAVE thing that Lisa said around all of this was "Make space for what matters." in your head, and in your life. So powerful!
Wouldn't it be so great to feel free from clutter and overwhelm?
Lisa is SO accessible!
Check out her website here: www.positivelyproductive.com
Her Facebook page: https://facebook.com/positivelyproductive
Instagram: https://Instagram.com/positively_lisa
Linkedin: https://linkedin.com/in/positivelyproductive
Her Podcast: https://positivelyliving.buzzsprout.com/
Her Pinterest Page: https://www.pinterest.com/positivelyproductive
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Therese (Tee) Forton Barnes also goes by The Green living Guru, because she is firm about not bringing toxins into our homes. She has been researching for years, and is finding that her mother and Grandmother were right about natural cleaners and food.
She hosts a podcast called Green Living with Tee, where she talks to specialists about all the different ways we can remove toxins from our home, and why that's important. She very passionately states how we've all been trained to feel like we need a different cleaner for each part of our house, and how we are all just adding more chemicals, which have a lasting affect on our lives.
Tee also has a business called Tee's Organics, where she crafts toxin-free products that can be purchased. All of her links are below, but listen here for the full conversation!
Tee's website is here: https://thegreenlivinggurus.com/
Her Facebook pages are here: https://www.facebook.com/Tees-Organics-104471715225842
and here: https://www.facebook.com/GreenLivingGurus
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenlivinggurus/
Her YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW7_phs1GZUPzG21Zgjnqtw
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Here's her podcast site: https://directory.libsyn.com/shows/view/id/greenlivingwithtee
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This is Maine Community Solar's 2nd appearance on Grounded in Maine, and I couldn't be more thrilled!
We met Tony Napolitano in the fall when he told us about Maine Community Solar and why it's a great opportunity for Mainers, and other states where there's a Community Solar farm available to utilize - this time Tony's bringing his Business Partner/Cousin John, and they're 'debating' whether trees or seas are more worthy of a donation (hint: they're BOTH worthy!) in honor of Earth Month.
We talk about the benefits of having trees and ocean, and what we can do to protect them. We also, of course, talk about (Maine) Community Solar, why that's important, and how easy it is to sign up, utilize renewable energy and get a discount on your electric bill (that's a win win WIN!)
Big thanks to Maine Community Solar for spending time with me, and for their constant dedication to helping people to participate in renewable energy and getting a discount on their electricity. They welcome questions about community solar any time, because education is top priority.
You can find Maine Community Solar at:
https://mainecommunitysolar.org/
Watch their About Us video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8Mo2qESZD8
Find them on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/MaineCommunitySolar207
And on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/mainecommunitysolar/
The organizations that are in the running for the donation are
https://www.retree.us/ and
https://www.saltwaterclassroom.com/
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I stole this from Amy Dolan's Wider Tables website: "Amy Dolan is the host of The Feeding People Podcast, Founder of Sunday Supper Church, Strategic Consultant for the Chicagoland Good Food in Healthcare Initiative, and a Board Member for Pathways to Global Literacy.
Amy believes that when people gather around tables to listen, understand, learn and connect—solutions emerge and beauty unfolds."
Since I met Amy I have been obsessed with her podcast, and her Instagram feed. She has such a beautiful, curious soul and is so kind. Amy is a former Pastor who took her job very seriously, and has continued caring for her community in her Wider Tables business and Sunday Supper Church. Learn more by listening here!
Here's a favorite quote from Amy from our conversation: "the goodness of this world to me, exists around us, mutually caring for and loving each other, and figuring out how to do that day to day." How can you not love her?
Amy's Website is here: https://www.feedingpeoplepodcast.com/
You can find Amy at: https://www.instagram.com/_adolan/
Feeding People Podcast: https://www.feedingpeoplepodcast.com/episodes
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Megan Gaul is the Owner of Partake Meal Planning and Wellness, and also is a weight loss coach with heart, because she doesn't say food are off limits; she knows it works, because she lost over 100 lbs 5 years ago. We talk about how her plan works, and tools she puts in place to ensure success. She talked about taking the next right action, instead of punishing ourselves for messing up.
Megan is also passionate about food waste, and uses meal planning to help be mindful of that. She says " By changing a few habits we can bring more healthy habits, and reduce our footprint on the world." She hosts a weekly meal planning session on Instagram, to show you how it works, and also offers a free meal planning guide.
We also talk about food journaling, something that I've struggled with in the past, and how to make it easier - listen here to learn all about it!
Learn more about/from Megan!
Megan's website: https://www.partakemealplanning.com
Megan's Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/partake_foodie/
Her Linkedin Profile : https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-gaul-a1a72b125/
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Nicholas Wasierski reached out when I sent out an SOS after my "tech" issues (cat) and had to schedule re-dos for 3 conversations, and it took me a bit to understand what his practices are - in my defense, there are so many... But when he said he was a Rite of Passage Guide, I expected it to be more of a wilderness guide - boy was I wrong, and boy am I fascinated with this now! I was so close to asking for more context (a bit of a sample session), but I thought it might be too. long for you all to listen to in one sitting. But I plan to, and you can, once you get a taste here, too!
Nicholas is also an Herbalist, and quotes Hippocrates saying "Let your food be your medicine, and your medicine be your food."
The 2 of these practices go together well, and serve his message that I added below - this is the message he hopes you'll leave this episode with more knowledge and curiosity of:
Humans' connection to the natural world.
Sustainability with how we manage our energy.
To learn more about Nicholas's business offerings, his website is here: https://www.wanderingbearwellness.com/
Nicholas's Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/wandering.bear.wellness/
Find Nicholas on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089545811531
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Kadin stepped in after I had a rough week technology-wise, and I'm so grateful for the opportunity to see what he's up to!
Kadin is a Sophomore at Kent State University, studying Public Relations, and is hoping to represent musicians. Last summer he worked on a farm and learned a lot about the difference in eating locally grown food vs what is often found in grocery stores, and is looking forward to working there again this summer, because working with the earth is good for you.
Kadin is very passionate about being an activist, and standing up for what you believe in, and talks about how he practices sustainability in his activism for Autism and Climate Change, etc.
You can find Kadin on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083352067155
And his writing is available here: https://www.thesportscol.com/author/kadin-mcelwain/
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I have so many things spinning inside my head at any given time, so I did some thinking out loud for this week's episode.
One thing is that I'm hoping this podcast is providing value to you. Could you please get in touch and let me know what you love or don't love? If you could leave a rating or review somewhere, that would be so helpful, if other people are looking for a great podcast about sustainability-
The Menopause Panel Project is ON! I'm looking for people - women and men - to be part of the panel, and questions that you might have around menopause! Send me messages of ideas, or if you're interested in being part of this. I'm so excited to hear how different- or similar peoples' experiences are!
And lastly, I'll be moving soon, and am curious what your sustainable priorities would be in a new (to you) home? I'll plan to put solar panels on if they're not already, and heat pumps; I've got a composter, and will definitely be having a garden. What else should I be considering?? I recently learned about a company called Solar Pro, and met with them - they said you can LEASE solar panels, and have them installed at no cost; you just pay the monthly charges for a number of years. That's such a cool offer, to not have the huge investment to start out, then you can bank up your savings and pay them off-- I love that!
I also mentioned some really awesome upcoming episodes, including one with Connor Tyson (Coach Connor, from the sponsor ads), and his super great service, offering understanding of finances as a form of personal sustainability!
Thank you so much for listening! Please give feedback on any or all of these points- I love getting to know your sustainable goals and what you're up to in general!
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I'm obsessed with Nicla Marinelli's business, The Runaway Italian, and Nicla's accent, her knowledge of the area, and the thought of "Secret Italy!"
Nicla grew up in Rome, but moved to the UK, and eventually back to Italy, but to the south, this time. She worked in travel for many years, and has an extensive travel blog, but left the Tour Guide gig to start the kind of travel she would feel proud to be a part of; being more mindful of what is used, and also to cater to people who prefer a different kind of tour - off the beaten path, and hands on experiences, to remember with all your senses. It sounds so fabulous to me!
Nicla goes into depth describing her business in this episode - listen in to hear all about it! You can also check out her website for more details and package information:
Nicla's website: https://www.therunawayitalian.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therunawayitalian
Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.co.uk/runawayitalian/
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/therunawayitalian/
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Wade Brill and I met in a podcasting workshop with One Stone Creative once or twice about a year ago, and have been supporting each other on Instagram since - Wade had a fun idea to interview me to talk about sustainable practices, and we agreed then to do a podcast trade - AND we did them back to back, like real podcasters! It was so great to get to know Wade better, and to hear some of her story and what drives her, and her work and podcast fit so well into my pivot this year to learn more personal sustainability tips with her podcast Centered in the City where she talks about mindfulness and meditations and other health-minded practices to calm the nervous system in this busy world.
Wade lives in Seattle, WA, but grew up in New York City, and had a farm in her family's close connections for many years, so she has a strong connection to farm life - and she has great stories to share about it.
She talked about her passion for travel, and her conflict of trying to be more sustainable, but also the pull to travel, and I know there are others who must share those feelings. And she also brought back a European habit from a recent trip that she talks about - hear more here!
You can find Wade on her websites here https://www.wadebrill.com/
and here https://www.centeredinthecity.org/
She's on TikTok at https://www.tiktok.com/@centeredinthecity
And Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/onewade/
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I learn so much from Lauren Landers, AKA The Zero Waste Homestead on Instagram, so I thought it would be fun to record some stuff for the rest of us to get to hear. Lauren is something of a Sustainability Educator in Northern Maine (north of me, at least), which I didn't realize until we were talking, but who better to chat with about sustainability, right? Worked out perfectly!
Lauren moved to Ellsworth, Maine just a couple of years ago, and is making a name for herself by speaking at events and gardening classes, etc in her area. This is her first podcast appearance, though - first of many, I imagine!
The two of us geeked out a little about worms, and talked about shampoo bars and the cleaners and soaps she makes- listen to the whole conversation here-
You can find Lauren on the socials here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zerowaste.homestead/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thezerowastehomestead/
Twitter/X : https://twitter.com/ZeroHomestead
And her website is here: https://zerowastehomestead.com/
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Hayley Knight and I started our "mutual admiration society" on Instagram and decided to pair up and talk about the cool things that she's up to, since I talk all the time, and her life seems way more exciting than mine...
Hayley and her spouse Marcus have a PR firm called Be Yellow and are traveling the world; they are 2 and 1/2 years in right now. This all started from a severe career burnout, and Hayley was ordered by a Dr to get away. We learn a lot about burnout and the danger of letting it get too far, how Hayley is keeping it at bay, and what lights her up these days. As well as learning about where they've traveled...
Hayley's firm works with sustainable businesses, and that's a non-negotiable for them; it's that important to only support people who are working to better the earth's situation. It must be so satisfying to be able to exercise that kind of power!
When asked what message Hayley wanted to leave the listeners with, it was this: "*Do what you can, with what you have." She also said "We have to Progress to make progress..." which I loved.
Hear all about Haley here!*
If you'd like to learn more about the work that Hayley (and Marcus) does, or would like to work with them, check out their website here: https://www.beyellow.life/
Their Instagram page is here - definitely check out to drool over travel pics and drooly views: https://www.instagram.com/hayleyandmarcus/
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When I say this guest is special, you may be thinking that I keep saying it (it's true, and I feel so lucky to get to talk to all of these incredible people!), but Karee Upendo is truly an inspiration. This episode is a little on the shorter side, but I hope that you'll follow her on Instagram or TikTok where she's active, to get more from her, but I fully intend to do more with Karee in the future, because she is a powerful force and a great role model!
I don't want to spoil her story, but Karee did not have a typical childhood, but you know, that's why she has so much heart for what she's doing. She was a designer, she was a teacher, and now she's a farmer - an autistic black farmer, paving the way for the next generation, and showing them all that's possible if you believe in yourself.
Listen here to learn more, and be hooked on Karee like me!
I usually give the website address, but the LinkTree covers that and so much more! Check out all the incredible things the Upendos have done (award winning film, published books, their AirB&B and their website)! https://linktr.ee/upendoEstates
Please give Karee a follow on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/upendoestatesfarm/
and/or on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@upendoestatesfarm?lang=en
There's also a YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@upendoestates
Link to connect with Coach Connor for financial coaching: https://bit.ly/48eM9Mc
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I met Ben Whatley officially in 2020, just as the Covid Pandemic was ramping up, and, as a farmer, Ben was reserving time at the commercial kitchen I used for my jam business, and was asked to help rent out, so we talked - and he was SO cool. So much to share, and so much knowledge and passion for caring for the earth he was responsible for. I felt that instantly, and he was one of my first thoughts when starting this podcast, because he is so open about a lot of things.
Let me tell you I learned a LOT in this conversation! I had no idea how much Ben would share, and how cool of a story he had! Languages, car breaking down, crop failure, but also tons of great wins - he's had some of his employees for years! They have a great attitude toward crap weather. He has 2 cutie baby kids (I found out about # 2 just before recording - he's 11 weeks old!), and a beautiful life partner, and supportive family.
So many things inspire me about Ben and his farming practices - I'll let him tell them over these 2 episodes, but one of my favorite things if their dedication to use less plastic - and that they have Anna, who loves trying out recipes with the produce and sharing (we'll talk about it in the 2nd episode), but also how the farmers in Maine all share info and help each other out with new ideas and tips to get past hurdles - for instance, this past summer's deluge of rain...
So many topics discussed - don't miss out!
If you want to learn more about Whatley Farm's practices and sign up for their newsletter for recipes, etc, check out https://whatleyfarm.com/
Their Facebook Page is here: https://www.facebook.com/whatleyfarm
And Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/whatleyfarm/
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Ok, I guess I lied about whittling down this episode; it IS long - in my defense, I tried, but I couldn't bear to take anything out! So this is another 2 part-er...
I met Ben Whatley officially in 2020, just as the Covid Pandemic was ramping up, and, as a farmer, Ben was reserving time at the commercial kitchen I used for my jam business, and was asked to help rent out, so we talked - and he was SO cool. So much to share, and so much knowledge and passion for caring for the earth he was responsible for. I felt that instantly, and he was one of my first thoughts when starting this podcast, because he is so open about a lot of things.
Let me tell you I learned a LOT in this conversation! I had no idea how much Ben would share, and how cool of a story he had! Languages, car breaking down, crop failure, but also tons of great wins - he's had some of his employees for years! They have a great attitude toward crap weather. He has 2 cutie baby kids (I found out about # 2 just before recording - he's 11 weeks old!), and a beautiful life partner, and supportive family.
So many things inspire me about Ben and his farming practices - I'll let him tell them over these 2 episodes, but one of my favorite things if their dedication to use less plastic - and that they have Anna, who loves trying out recipes with the produce and sharing (we'll talk about it in the 2nd episode), but also how the farmers in Maine all share info and help each other out with new ideas and tips to get past hurdles - for instance, this past summer's deluge of rain...
So many topics discussed - don't miss out!
If you want to learn more about Whatley Farm's practices and sign up for their newsletter for recipes, etc, check out https://whatleyfarm.com/
Their Facebook Page is here: https://www.facebook.com/whatleyfarm
And Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/whatleyfarm/
Support the showPlease follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here , or on Facebook here
YouTube channel link is here
You can DM me there, post, or email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com. Website for Amy's Garden Jam is www.amysgardenjam.com
How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at www.janebolduc.com
Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/cute_but_loud/ and/or check out her awesome art
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Shoot, This moment has been a long time coming for me, and I couldn't be more happy to share this with you all - I'm such a big fan of Sonya Parenti - Miss Love Terra on Instagram, and her hard work to educate people and ask for mindfulness when purchasing cheap clothing, to be wary of its journey and consequences. I think I pride myself in being somewhat of a 'system bucker,' and fashion in general is not my thing (if you see me in pics I'm usually wearing a flannel shirt and jeans), so I enjoy this poking at the fashion worlf maybe a little more than I should...
These are Sonya's own words from my guest form:
"*I’m full of enthusiasm about joining this podcast because, as an experienced professional in the fashion industry, I have a deep knowledge about the industry's complexities and challenges. I believe that transforming the fashion business is crucial in our collective efforts to address global warming. This podcast, hosted by Amy, serves as a powerful platform to have meaningful conversations and inspire change in ourselves and others. By joining forces, we can boost our impact, educating and motivating listeners to make choices that favour ethical and sustainable fashion. My goal is to use this opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable future, sharing insights and strategies that can guide us towards a greener, more responsible fashion industry."
And I just LOVED this (my fave question on the guest form)
"The message I want listeners to take away is an understanding of the impact of collective actions on the environment. The quote 'RELAX IT’S JUST ONE CHEAP T-SHIRT', SAID 8 BILLION PEOPLE, highlights that while individual choices may seem small, when multiplied across billions of people, they have a huge impact on society and the environment. It's a call to be more conscious of our buying decisions, understanding that our demand for cheap, fast fashion contributes to unsustainable practices, environmental degradation, and poor labor conditions. The key takeaway for listeners is that people have the power to change big issues with our small daily choices."
Really, Sonya doesn't need me to add anything to this at all. Please listen for the full conversation!
Here is Sonya's website to learn more about her work:* http
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Welcome back to Part 2 of Mara Mennicken's conversation- we get a little bit deep, and it is fun to see so much passion from Mara - and it's much more than chocolate alone. Mara talks about social sustainability, and if you're trying to imagine what that's like in your head, just listen here - it's at the beginning of this segment, and it's SO good.
I ask the question below to everyone in my guest form, and I just loved her answer:
Is there a specific message you'd like listeners to come away with?
"Put your dollar where your heart is! Every dollar spent is a mini investment in the people and their mission who are behind the product or service- Buying local, organic, or from social enterprises makes an impact!"
And to that, I'll just say AMEN!
I know you all want to learn about Mara's sustainable chocolate - here's her website: https://thegoodchocolatier.com You can find her on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodchocolatier/ And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGOODChocolatier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-mennicken-24609469/
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This conversation was long, but I couldn't bare to take anything out, so I split it into 2 weeks, so make sure to listen next week for the wrap up!
Mara Mennicken and I met on a podcasting Facebook page and it took me a fraction of a second reading about her sustainable chocolate business to know I had to have her on the podcast to tell me all about it!
Mara is from Germany, but came to British Columbia as part of a school exchange program, and knew she wanted to be there. She's done very well for herself, it seems!
Her thoughts on sustainability are a little more broad than some people's, and I'm totally here for it. Her company is sustainable, but more than just physical, like packaging and product, but social sustainability is very important to her, and she'll explain how and why. And speaking of important, I ask the question below to everyone in my guest form, and I just loved her answer:
Is there a specific message you'd like listeners to come away with?
"Put your dollar where your heart is! Every dollar spent is a mini investment in the people and their mission who are behind the product or service- Buying local, organic, or from social enterprises makes an impact!"
And to that, I'll just say AMEN!
I know you all want to learn about Mara's sustainable chocolate - here's her website: https://thegoodchocolatier.com You can find her on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodchocolatier/ And on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGOODChocolatier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mara-mennicken-24609469/
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I approached Tessa Terry on Facebook when I saw her post about her RV renovation business Alchemy RV Renovations because I was so intrigued - then I followed her on Instagram - oh my gosh, if you're on Instagram, you need to follow her! These RVs are 100% renovated and made brand new on the inside, and she shines them up on the outside, too! They go from basic , and possibly used and run down, to roomy and luxurious when Tessa is done with them!
Tessa has been in this business for about 2 years - TWO YEARS. She is booked up this year already! She has had several requests to renovate RVs in Australia! She just has a real gift for small space design that is unmatched. Wait til you hear her tell her story - if you're listening only, I bet you can imagine my face in your head when she talks about her HS graduation...
Tessa is married, is a mom of 2, and grew up in a family that bought 'fixer-upper' houses, and her parents have had a lampshade business for about 30 years, so she totally gets the value of working with your hands. A quote from her website: "When I was little, I used to say “If men could go to the moon, this stuff on earth is cake” - Nothing is impossible, sometimes it just needs a new floor plan." She has designed her own life, and she's giving RVs and other rigs a new life, which is so cool.
Here's Tessa's instagram to follow: https://www.instagram.com/alchemyrvrenovations/
And her website: https://www.alchemyrvrenovations.com/
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I am so thrilled to share this conversation with you guys - I have wanted to have Hannah Semler on the podcast since the beginning! I'm a big fan of FarmDrop - I'm both a customer and a vendor, and I love having the ability to try items from several different local farmers that are bringing their product practically to me! Hannah will say it better, so I'll leave her to it.
Hannah also hosted a podcast called What is American Food, because she is so passionate about the origins - AND she was working with a food waste rescue group as well. She also started a FarmDrop delivery program for Seniors who are homebound, so they, too can be nourished by our skilled farmers.
Listen to the episode for more about all of this, and why Farmdrop is so important to her!
Hannah and her trusty sidekick Barley travel the state of Maine together, making sure things are organized and operating smoothly when customers come to pick up their goods. There are several dropoff/pickup Hubs throughout the state, and trying to get the vendors' products spread to other hubs than the one closest to them can't be easy!
You're going to love Hannah - I can't imagine not loving her passion for what she does!
Call to Action: I'd love to share this episode wide, and see if we can get some interest in other areas of the country for FarmDrop! Do you know of an area lacking a farmers market, or are you interested in being a FarmDrop vendor? The reach is WIDE with these products!
FarmDrop website is here - check out all the options available at different locations, and see how cool it would be to start your own or be part of one! Reach out to Hannah with inquiries about FarmDrop! https://farmdrop.us/
Farmdrop is on Instagram and Facebook as @farmdropus
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I know I keep saying that this episode is SO good, but I really feel like it is - and this conversation is no different - I had such a great time talking to Jen Joray of Eastern River Farm - I loved hearing their process of going from city dwellers to farmers, because I feel like it's a dream of many - at least mine, but I have a feeling that others are feeling it, too. So this can be somewhat of a 'blueprint' of a path - or an example of how it can be done - and successfully! They are teaching their daughters all the aspects of the farm, and have them assist with as much as possible. The farm business is mainly wedding flowers - did you see that coming? You may want to consider after listening to Jen talk about them!
Jen and her husband were doing their best to provide for their 2 daughters as teachers in Massachusetts when her Chemist husband one day came home and said " I think I need to be a farmer." And so they made that happen. But the journey wasn't instant, which is helpful - she documents it well, for anyone wanting to follow their lead...
Jen is an educator through and through, and has done SO much research into soil amendments and animal husbandry and planting and what plants work well, and ALL the farmy subjects, and, educator that she is, would absolutely LOVE to have to opportunity to share the info and experience that she's gained - seriously! Reach out to me, or reach out to her with any questions, and if she doesn't know the answer, she'll want to learn, and will find the answer for you!
Please check out https://www.easternriverfarm.com and/or
on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/easternriverfarm/
or Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Easternriverfarm/
to see and learn more.
This is the last episode of 2023 - thank you so much for listening! Happy Holidays!
New awesome episodes will continue, so please stay with me!
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I was recently a guest on Brenda Simmons' podcast Be You: Your Story Your Purpose, and getting to know Brenda was such a nice time, and we really bonded over so many things, so we decided to continue the conversation over here. Brenda has so many things to talk about, like growing up close to her grandparents and learning from them, and the internships she did at school, how she's feeding her own family... we learned that we were both in Utah at the same time (I was only there for a year)!
Brenda's podcast is fairly new, and she's doing so well with it - 2 episodes weekly! She has really great topics to encourage women/people to find their own story to share to help others. Here's the link to it: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeyoupodcast
I just loved this and had to keep it - from the guest form:
Is there a specific message you'd like listeners to come away with?
"If you don't have a relationship with earth, you won't want to take care of it. It starts with connection."
You can find Brenda on Facebook here:https://www.facebook.com/thebeyoupodcast
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Barbara Tibbetts and I met sort of by chance on Linkedin, when a friend (shout out to Ande Lyons!) tagged me in Barbara's post about the Sustainability event she hosted in Nantucket this summer, and we've been talking regularly ever since - we found that we have a lot in common; we're both trying to spread the word about sustainability and that we should all be making more of an effort...
Here is a quote from her podcast guest form: "We can all make choices to live sustainably with the correct knowledge and make a difference for our health and the health and well being of our planet." Does that sound like someone that I'd want to hang out with, or what?
Barbara has started developing a website - a resource, to search different ways of being sustainable - it's still in the works, and possibly always will be, but check out Living and Playing in a Sustainable world here: https://www.lapsnow.com/
Barbara is currently focusing a lot of her energy learning about PFAS, and trying to repair some of the damage done during our non-stick everything phase.
She's so passionate, and is doing some excellent work; listen for more in this episode!
You can find Barbara on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/livandplay
She's also on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-tibbetts-12a0326b/
And her Youtube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Vd14AZwYV0oPbbI8O0XzA
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This is my 2nd December - wow! This is a toughie, as I'm in a bit of a tender place these days, but most of this year has been pretty amazing, and I have so much to be grateful for - namely the incredible people I've had the honor of speaking with and learning from, and the great folks who keep the social media lively and a fun place to hang out - I love getting to know you all!
The end of the year has taken a turn I hadn't expected, and I'll be making some changes of my own, but I don't intend to change much in terms of the podcast, BUT I do have some thoughts of things I'd like to incorporate, in light of my current life situation, starting with a Menopause Panel, to discuss this taboo subject that leaves us feeling broken and crazy (these are my words - it's possible that everyone doesn't feel this way, but they might) and just not knowing what is happening in their own body. I think this would be helpful for for anyone who interacts with people who are experiencing menopause, so don't think it's aimed at anyone specific. If you'd like to be on this panel, or add anything to be discussed, please be in touch with me. I'm feeling the need to be loud about this, and also bring to light other personal sustainability topics, so send me your ideas.
The year isn't over yet! I've got some super interesting folks these last few weeks, and into the new year - don't miss out!
Thank you for being with me this first full year of podcasting - I'm loving this so much!
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I was all in to hear that Dida Lange was thrifting for a business, and I couldn't wait to hear all about how that worked, but when we were talking, she opened up this WHOLE other beautiful can of worms that changed everything for me. I cannot wait for y'all to hear how much heart Dida has for supporting thrift stores and church/yard sales and why. She has the best comeback story I've heard in a very long time, if ever, and how she is using it to empower others and change the world, has changed me, and I hope it will you as well.
Dida grew up in, and lives in Nebraska; she was a model and actress, and is currently a Style Coach - but not just any Style Coach - she's styling with thrifted clothes - how awesome! She has 3 sons and a wonderful husband, and loves her life.
Listen here for to hear it from her!
You can find Dida on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/motherthrifting_queen/
She's also on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@motherthrifting_queen
And Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091601237062
Her Linktree/website is here to see about her styling bundles: https://linktr.ee/motherthriftingqueen
It is October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month - please remember to be kind to others - you don't know what they might be facing. If you suspect Domestic Violence, or if you are a victim, please reach out to my friend Veronica Life at Purple it Up for Domestic Violence Awareness -
text 24 hours to 88788 or
call 813-922-5433.
Please save this number in your phone or write it down - you never know when you might need it to save a life.
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Philomene Cauchois is just the most graceful, easy to be with person, and I could've spent hours talking with her. Philomene has her own podcast called Une Touche de Créativité Pour Tout Changer (A Touch of Creativity to Change Everything), to help people to find creative, fun ways to reduce waste and to just tread lighter in the world, and I'm here for it! She's been updating her own website to be ready for this episode to air, knowing that my listeners are mainly English speaking, and she's prepared some really wonderful things, including some of her favorite, regularly used recipes to share! Philomene is practically zero waste, even with 2 sons and a spouse, she makes almost everything, or buys from neighbors or local farms, she repurposes, gardens, homeschools, and really focuses on being light with her footprint. She lives in France, in what looks like a fairytale place called Chanteloup (which is now on my travel bucket list)
Philomene puts out a weekly newsletter that we can subscribe to here: https://creativitytochangeeverything.com/freezerowasterecipe/ this also gets you the free recipes, including her fermented ketchup!
Her facebook page is here:
https://www.facebook.com/unetouchedecreativitepourtoutchanger
And her beautiful Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/touchedecreativite/
They are both in French, so you can practice, or just close your eyes and enjoy the peace that her language and posts bring.
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Kathryn Garland is a super energetic mom, spouse and newer homesteader who is so real, and in the best way - I love how she lays it out. I also LOVE that she's in British Columbia. Literally on my tiny bucket list of 2 places I need to go someday! She shares a great message of start where you are and expand as you can, which is so simple, yet really works for everything, right? So profound. At least for me.
Kathryn shares their beginning story, which is only about a year and a half, and how insanely quickly they scaled up (she's not an "ease in" type of person), and how that's working. She's also about to release her podcast, called Homespun, which I'm SO excited for! She said November 20, so be on the lookout - I sure will be!
We do touch on some of the harder parts of homesteading (animal death), so I want you to be aware if you're extra sensitive to that. I needed a second to compose myself, but it's part of the journey, and it happens and is important to be prepared for.
This is part of Kathryn's Instagram Bio: " Home based living (food, education, homesteading, healing) Loving life and simple pleasures"
I love that so much! Simple pleasures - so profound!
Please give Kathryn a follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/homespun.kathryn/
and be on the lookout around November 20 for the Homespun Podcast!
She's also on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/kathryn.garland.7
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Oh my gosh, this was such a fascinating conversation with Kathy Jentz! I learned so much about ground cover, talking about her new book that's out called Groundcover Revolution, and she also loves talking about Urban Gardening(her previous book is about this), since she lives just outside the city in Maryland, and her gorgeous cats - you know I love checking out everyones' cats (check out the YouTube video to see them all - they're huge and stunning!)! She told me about saving lettuce seeds, which is something I've been wondering about for years, and taught me about lettuce seeds in general - GAME CHANGING stuff!!
Kathy is a really busy lady! She's written 2 books, publishes the monthly Washington Gardener magazine (and award winning publication for Mid Atlantic growers!), and has for many years, is President of a number of flower clubs - OH, and she also has a podcast! It's called Garden DC Podcast, and she focuses on a different plant each week! I love so much that she took the time to talk with me - I feel so much smarter just after that little bit of time with her- you can, too - just listen here!
Kathy's website/blog account is here:
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/
Washington Gardener Instagram Account:
https://www.instagram.com/wdcgardener/
Washington Gardener Pinterest Account:
https://www.pinterest.com/wdcgardener/boards/
Washington Gardener Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonGardenerMagazine/
Washington Gardener on Twitter/X
https://twitter.com/WDCGardener
Washington Gardener YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/washingtongardenermagazine
Kathy's podcast, GardenDC, which is in the top 5 of Home and Garden Podcasts with Goodpods!
https://goodpods.app.link/5EX0tnVPdEb
And check out her books!! here's a link to Bookshop.org - she's got the first 2 listings:https://bookshop.org/search?keywords=ka
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I've been following Dragos Nistor for a while now on Linkedin, and am always in awe of the beautiful things that he posts of his honey business Honeybee and Co and his lavender business Lavender Gold, and I was so excited to get to actually talk with him and learn more about him! I'm going to let him tell you about him; I don't want to spoil it, but he's very mindful about sustainability in everything that he does. Dragos was born in Romania, and grew up in Italy, and now lives in the UK, but still has very close ties to where he comes from.
Dragos's future was all planned out as a banker, but he took a steep detour and followed his passion and his family roots in beekeeping, and hasn't looked back. His creativity and entrepreneurial nature weren't able to be ignored, and with good reason. He has so many things spinning all the time - he doesn't do still well!
I'm excited for you all to hear this story - listen in here!
You can check out Dragos's website here https://honeybeeandco.uk/
He's on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/honeybeeandco.uk/
And Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/honeybeeandco.uk/
And the company's Linkedin page is here https://www.linkedin.com/company/honeybee-co/
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Brekke (rhymes with Becky) Wagoner's message with Sustainable Prepping is a little different than others and I'm so here for it! She's talking about preparing for a disaster or emergency, and just having a little extra to fall back on, to ease your mind in times of stress. In her own words, "With global climate change impacting our weather to be more intense more often, having an emergency preparedness plan isn’t just for doomsday preppers. It’s common sense and will allow you to be confident in the midst of a crisis."
Of course for me, growing up in the Mormon church, preparedness is taught, so I get it, and a lot of older generations may as well, but her aim is the younger generations, to teach that calm in the midst of crisis to the next generation as well. Listen here to learn more - I promise it's fun!
Brekke is really active on the socials, so check her out!
Her Instagram page is here: https://www.instagram.com/sustainable_prepping/
Her Facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063665407475
She has an awesome YouTube channel, too! https://www.youtube.com/SustainablePrepping
And her website is here, with courses, links and inventory trackers, etc! https://www.sustainableprepping.com/
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I was all in to hear that Candida Lange was thrifting for a business, and I couldn't wait to hear all about how that worked, but when we were talking, she opened up this WHOLE other beautiful can of worms that changed everything for me. I cannot wait for y'all to hear how much heart Dida has for supporting thrift stores and church/yard sales and why. She has the best comeback story I've heard in a very long time, if ever, and how she is using it to empower others and change the world, has changed me, and I hope it will you as well.
Dida grew up in, and lives in Nebraska; she was a model and actress, and is currently a Style Coach - but not just any Style Coach - she's styling with thrifted clothes - how awesome! She has 3 sons and a wonderful husband, and loves her life.
Listen here for to hear it from her!
You can find Dida on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/motherthrifting_queen/
She's also on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@motherthrifting_queen
And Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091601237062
Her Linktree/website is here to see about her styling bundles: https://linktr.ee/motherthriftingqueen
It is October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month - please remember to be kind to others - you don't know what they might be facing. If you suspect Domestic Violence, or if you are a victim, please reach out to my friend Veronica Life at Purple it Up for Domestic Violence Awareness -
text 24 hours to 88788 or
call 813-922-5433.
Please save these numbers in your phone or write them down - you never know when you might need them to save a life.
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You guys, this is a big deal - for me, at least. I think that solar energy is such an easy way to harness energy - it's just a big investment... BUT - have you noticed the huge solar farms on the side of the road over the last several years? We're talking about those today!
Tony Napolitano didn't say "I'm the CEO of Maine Community Solar," when he filled out my guest form, but I'm so glad it was him I got to talk to- he was so great, and has so much passion for his business. Maine Community Solar's job is mainly education, so they're ready for your questions! Their goal, and community solar in general, is to set up folks who don't have the means to have a full solar array, or don't own their home, to be able to enjoy the benefits of solar energy, and to engage more renewable energy in the regions. I'll let him tell you more - just listen in! I had a huge AHA here, and I am on fire right now!
Please listen in!
You can find Maine Community Solar online at https://mainecommunitysolar.org/
They're active on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/mainecommunitysolar/
And also on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MaineCommunitySolar207
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Ok, so it's been 6 months coming, since Jenny Boghun was my podcast guest and I said she would come back to go over this list 23 Frugal Living Tips from the Great Depression You Need to Know to Save a Ton of Money that she learned from her parents, and I've realized that I have lost all concept of time... But here she is - better late than never, right? If you remember, Jenny's previous episode was called Big Living on a Tiny Homestead, and she talked about her tiny house, and her composting toilet, and she lives on Out of My Gourd Farm and grows gourds (duh)...
She's had a super busy summer with her Tiniest Farmstand in Maine, and other homestead projects. She's just back from celebrating her dad's 95th birthday, and these tips are very special to her, since she learned so many from him.
Here's the 23 Frugal Living Tips list: https://www.littlehouseliving.com/23-frugal-tips-from-the-great-depression-you-need-to-know.html
Jenny's Tiny Home Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/207tinyhouse/
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Happy International Podcasting Day, everyone! To honor the incredible community that podcasting is, and the amazing small world that I apparently live in, I recorded a fun episode with my new podcasting friend Amy Lewis, who also lives in my town, and has a super awesome podcast called Pop Culture Retrospective, to honor her older sister, who she lost a few years ago. It's such a fun podcast, and I've wanted to be wanted to be a guest on her podcast since I started listening, so this was a dream! Amy is the best host, and knows SO many facts about pop culture! I remember our first real conversation - I had commented on a few of her episodes previously, but she commented on my episode about Springworks Farm in Lisbon Maine, and said one of her students worked there, and she was happy to learn more about it, and my brain was spinning in so many directions, thinking that this podcaster that I'd been following could be local--
Amy quizzed me on 90s trivia, and 90s pees, I let you down, I'm so sorry. In my defense, I was attempting to appreciate country music in Utah, and working in the 90s, so not really in "the scene" (like I was in High School lol), but Amy didn't tell me I sucked...
Please find Amy and Pop Culture Retrospective where you listen to podcasts - her website is here https://www.popcultureretrospective.com/
She's also on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/popcultureretrospective/
Amy is also an amazing photographer! She photographs families, Senior photos, head shots, real estate, Air B&B, you name it! https://www.amylewisphotos.com/
https://www.instagram.com/amylewisphotos/
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How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at www.janebolduc.com
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I loved this conversation with Jennifer Stalley, whose life is just so interesting! Jennifer lives in California with her spouse and daughter, loves horses and gardening and works in marketing. She came to a stark realization during the Pandemic that sparked Meemzy Magic toys. She was purchasing sensory toys for her daughter who was very young during the Pandemic, since everyone was home all day, but still had to work - she decided she was able to make them herself, in a more sustainable way, that was every bit as entertaining, if not more so. She tells this story SO much better than I do, so listen in here!
Jennifer is a Kindred Spirit, and just so aware of her responsibilities when it comes to the future, and shares some startling stats that blew my mind.
You can check out sensory toys and kits at Meemzy Magic here: https://www.meemzymagic.com
Jennifer is on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087911356315
She's on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/meemzymagic/
Check out her Youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@meemzymagic
Support the show
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How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at www.janebolduc.com
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This conversation was so fun for me, as I am enjoying so much getting to know Stephanie Bolduc, whose dad is my cousin. They live in the UK, so I don't get to see them often, and I didn't know Stephanie really at all until this year!
Stephanie is very involved in environmental issues, and she takes her footprint on the earth very seriously, but in the most gracious way. She has discovered foraging recently and really enjoys finding new uses and value in what we see outside. She is also learning about hot compost (I didn't know about it either, if you were thinking that), and lets us know what she's learning.
Hear all about it in the episode!
Stephanie went to school to work in theater (is it theatre in the UK?), and was creating costumes and theater sets, so she's super crafty and creative.
You can find Stephanie on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/bold_duck/
She has a 2nd Instagram account for home renovations and cat pictures here: https://www.instagram.com/number_98_mate/
She's also on TikTok at: https://www.tiktok.com/@98_mate
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How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at www.janebolduc.com
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I just love Andrea Canny; she had mentioned this idea on another podcast, and I was just dying to tease it out and learn more about it, so here it is! Andrea has a heart of gold and just LOVES her slice of heaven where she's living in Cincinnatti, and with good reason!
Andrea Canny is a fantastic actor, singer, artist and teacher, and that's what I know from spending 3 days with her in March of 2022 at the Podcastaway Retreat, to learn the ins and outs of beginning podcasting with the 10K Dollar Day podcast folks. Andrea was the Podcast Producer at the time, and I felt instantly at home with her, and we bonded over gardening and cooking and family. Now she's a Virtual Assistant while looking for the next acting gig, and managing her family's home property where she grew up.
Andrea's idea makes me so jealous of people who live near her, knowing her incredible plans for her space, but I'll let her tell you - just listen here!
Here's Andrea's website to see what she's up to: http://www.andreacanny.com/
Her Instagram account is here: https://www.instagram.com/pupbutt/
TikTok link is here: https://www.tiktok.com/@pupbutt?lang=en
Linkedin link is here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreacanny/
Facebook link is here: https://www.facebook.com/andreacannysings/
Support the showPlease follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here , or on Facebook here
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You can DM me there, post, or email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com. Website for Amy's Garden Jam is www.amysgardenjam.com
How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at www.janebolduc.com
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Nancy Chan's information that she shared was fascinating! Nancy works with Kori Krill Oil, and shares why Krill Oil is a better supplement than Fish Oil, which I've been taking for years, and how Kori is sustainably harvesting it. That alone was pretty great, but she has so much more to share!
Remember, Nancy is talking with little ole me, and she was so patient while I asked my silly questions. I'm totally sold now, and can't wait to try Krill Oil. The website is here if you'd like to check it out: https://www.korikrilloil.com/
I have a discount code for 20% off your first order here: https://korikrilloil.refr.cc/amyfagan
Kori's Facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/korikrilloil
And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/korikrilloil/
They're also on Twitter/X here: https://twitter.com/korikrilloil
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Julia Goldstein is a real gem of a human, and I'm so glad we connected!
Julia is an author in Washington state and lifelong learner who loves to explain complex subjects, who also is very passionate about sustainability, and she combines the two things to help us to get to the bottom of the mysteries of recycling and other areas - how awesome is that? She's written a few short books to explain recycling and composting, and she has a blog where she offers updated information on things she's currently excited about. If you subscribe to this blog when you check out her website, she offers a really great gift!
In Julia's own words: "I believe that our society needs to change how we make all kinds of products, and individuals can influence businesses through our buying decisions. I can share the changes I have made in the past 5-10 years as I've learned more about packaging, composting, recycling, and similar topics."
Here's Julia's website: https://juliagoldsteinauthor.com (don't forget to subscribe to her blog! Also check out the amazing book offers in the sustainability realm)
You can connect with Julia on Linkedin here: https://linkedin.com/in/juliagoldstein
Julia shares a blog post where she talks about Rainbow Chili here: https://www.juliagoldsteinauthor.com/blog/rainbow-chili-reducing-food-waste-during-veganuary
And the link for the Sparketype quiz to see what your personality type is is here: https://sparketype.com/sparketest/
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Gosh, did I have a great time talking with Michael Andersen about living in his RV! Life is so much more than living in an RV, though, and that's where it got really interesting. I want to leave you with something to gain from listening, but know that Michael has quite the story, and is making the most of this time now. I'm hoping to get to meet him in person when he travels to Maine this fall!
Michael is a website designer, and also created a website for his fellow Nomads, to help them find farmers' markets and good food, and to share great places to travel and see, as well as a way to connect with others. Check out https://travelinggatherings.com/
I was so impressed with how much thought Michael had invested in this adventure, and how much his life has changed, living in a 180 square foot RV in the best ways - listen here for details! (sorry about Rudy the Rooster in the background - he was also loving what he was hearing!)
You can follow him on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TravelingGatherings
Or on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/travelinggatherings/
For Pinterest people, he's here: https://www.pinterest.com/travelinggatherings/
And if you're interested in his website skills, he said you can find him everywhere @thatandersenguy
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I was excited to get to talk with Liz McDade, because I'm a daydream crafter, but don't give myself time to learn to do new things. I had no idea who I was speaking with, though! Liz is no joke on the crafting and sustainability front! Check out this link of speaking events she's done! https://notraceshop.com/media/
Liz is also SO easy to speak with, and I love that she is so real about perfection. She has a shop where you can buy some crafted low-waste items, but she is moving toward teaching these days, which is an extra gift, to learn and keep the skills you've learned!
AND, for any old school TV fans out there, Liz and her brother have a podcast where they watch the TV show Columbo 1 episode at a time and talk about it - it's called Trench Coat, Cigar, Peugeot: Wandering with Columbo!
Here's the link to listen to her podcast! https://trenchcoatcigar.libsyn.com/
Liz's YouTube channel to learn how to craft a more sustainable life: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnIjx8fXbc5vJmchPJqkUwQ
Liz's Instagram page is here: https://www.instagram.com/no_trace_shop/
And her website is here: https://notraceshop.com/
Support the showPlease follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here , or on Facebook here
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Liz Shipton's story is a fascinating one; she's a musician and author, and her partner is a sailing instructor, so they bought a boat and are spending 3-5 YEARS sailing the world. So far they're almost 2 years in, and she's published several books out of a 9 book series. Oh, and they have their dog Ayloy, with them, too (sorry I called her Loki - that's the boat's name)!
Liz's books are based loosely on their adventures, and also on climate change; which she'll talk about how that's affecting this adventure... Book one is called Salt, and is available on Amazon/Kindle, found here: https://www.amazon.com/Salt-Spicy-Dystopian-Fantasy-Thalassic-ebook/dp/B0BZN2K9F9/ref=sr_1_1?crid=Z1E06B18BOO1&keywords=liz+shipton+salt&qid=1691151408&sprefix=liz+shipton%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1
I love stories like Liz's, because her love of the earth and the beauty that surrounds her also motivates to take better care of it. (There is a method I'm working toward). Sailing the world is an education in many ways, and she seems to be taking it all in-
You can find Liz Shipton on TikTok here: https://tiktok.com/
Or on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/lizshiptonauthor/
Her sailing adventure Instagram page is here: https://instagram.com/sv_loki
Liz's Facebook page is here: https://facebook.com/lizshiptonauthor
And her website is here: https://lizshipton.com
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Wow, this was an eye opening conversation for me! I realized that my expectation of food sustainability is very childish (child-like?), thinking that just growing good food and making sure that everyone can eat is all we need to know. Ben Adolph and Beth Robertson-Martin are the Co-Founders of Merge Impact, and they are crunching data to assist farmers in this food system "situation" that we're in, and thank goodness for that! There is really so much more to growing food on a large scale, and what growers have been doing for many years is not nurturing the earth, so Merge Impact is encouraging change to heal the earth, to provide more nutrient dense food for everyone, and to create biodiversity. Listen here to hear them say it better than I can!
I was also happily corrected with Beth's answer and Ben's agreement about what sustainability means to them, and I agree wholeheartedly!
SO much great info shared - listen in to this great conversation here!
NOTE TO FARMERS: Please check this out - this is a FREE service to farmers of all sizes!
Check out Merge Impact's website to learn more: https://mergeimpact.com/
Here is the company's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/merge-impact/
Here is Ben's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-adolph-b7737586/
Here is Beth's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beth-robertson-martin-a692b94/
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I realize this is not the topic we're used to hearing about on this podcast, but it's a necessary one, and I'm happy to support it.
Veronica Life and I met virtually at Podfest Global in April, when she talked about domestic violence and stole everyone's heart. The Numospect folks that I've been working with for the last year were also affected, and every Friday on their live show (1:30-2:30pm EST on all socials) they have Veronica on to talk about domestic violence, to make it a less taboo subject, because people need to not feel alone in their experiences.
Veronica shares some sobering numbers, as well as her own story, and why we need to make this a priority. What I've been most struck by is her goal to change a person's experience from shame, and leave them feeling JOY and hope. There's a lot of work to get there, but I'm inspired by the work that is happening with The Purple it Up for Domestic Violence Awareness people.
There are many ways to help support this organization! From money donations, to purchasing merch (the shirts are unbelievably comfy!), to offering services or home space for victims, taking the Purple it up Challenge to sharing the message, to being a friend and supporting those who need it.
I'm inspired by the work that Veronica and her team do daily, and want to support them in any way that I can, like featuring a podcast episode on domestic violence. I have taken the pledge to not drop the ball on domestic violence awareness - will you join me?
Here's a link to their website: http://www.purpleitup.org/Purpleitup%20Our%20Events.html
Here's a promo video for Purple It Up! https://youtu.be/9qfUs2gOTfA
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Philomene Cauchois is just the most graceful, easy to be with person, and I could've spent hours talking with her. Philomene has her own podcast called Une Touche de Créativité Pour Tout Changer (A Touch of Creativity to Change Everything), to help people to find creative, fun ways to reduce waste and to just tread lighter in the world, and I'm here for it! She's been updating her own website to be ready for this episode to air, knowing that my listeners are mainly English speaking, and she's prepared some really wonderful things, including some of her favorite, regularly used recipes to share! Philomene is practically zero waste, even with 2 sons and a spouse, she makes almost everything, or buys from neighbors or local farms, she repurposes, gardens, homeschools, and really focuses on being light with her footprint. She lives in France, in what looks like a fairytale place called Chanteloup (which is now on my travel bucket list)
Philomene puts out a weekly newsletter that we can subscribe to here: https://creativitytochangeeverything.com/freezerowasterecipe/ this also gets you the free recipes, including her fermented ketchup!
Her facebook page is here:
https://www.facebook.com/unetouchedecreativitepourtoutchanger
And her beautiful Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/touchedecreativite/
They are both in French, so you can practice, or just close your eyes and enjoy the peace that her language and posts bring.
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WOW, did I learn a ton during this conversation! Cathy Rust and I talked about so many things menopause related, and just people who run hotter would benefit from some of this. We talked about fabrics that are better for your skin and why, and the nightgown that Cathy designed for forks who suffer from night sweats.
Cathy Rust's specialty is in Green Building, so she learned about fabrics in that area, but it sure has come in handy in this venture!
I was telling my husband about the nightgown and the conversation about fabrics, and he asked if there was a t shirt - instead I bought her pillowcases, so I'll report back-
You can find Cathy on Facebook here: https://facebook.com/coolyoursweats
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Tim Holland is a super interesting guy, and I'm so glad for the chance to get to know him! He is a musician, a podcaster and makes kick butt vegan meats and cheeses! I've met Tim a couple of times in the last few years, but got to see a better picture of who he really is in this conversation - he is a man who wears many hats! Husband, dad, rapper, plant enthusiast, gardener, cook, world traveler. I'm sure I missed a bunch of other things, but that's what I remember!
Tim tells the story of how he came to make vegan meats and cheeses, and he makes very popular Italian sandwiches and charcuterie plates with them - a family member of mine told me how incredible the sandwiches are! Listen here for the full conversation, and enjoy the crickets in the background - Tim was outside since everyone in the house was sleeping.
Follow Midcoast Vegan on Instagram or Facebook to see where their next pop up is. They do catering, wholesale and direct sales!
Instagram link here: https://www.instagram.com/midcoastvegan/
Facebook link here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088221699855
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I had Fred Horch in my mind from the moment I started considering a podcast about sustainability, since I knew that he had a store that carried a ton sustainable home items, and his political ventures were in support of the constituents. Fred owns an energy company called Spark that works with businesses in Maine to update old and inefficient systems. He also volunteers with our local Rotary group, and at Maine's Common Ground Agricultural Fair, managing the attendees' composted items. Fred's store, FW Horch not only sold goods, but offered free advice how to use the items sold, and how to add other updates - so cool!
Fred is an excellent example of sustainable living, and is a wealth of knowledge -Mainers are lucky to have such great leadership in this field!
This is a longer episode, but I did cut out a little bit to try to be as close to 1 hour as possible; there was just so much for Fred to cover! You can catch the full conversation on YouTube!
Find what Fred's up to at his website here, and subscribe to his handbook to get so much info how to be more sustainable in different ways: https://horchhandbook.com/
Fred is also on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/fredhorch
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Rachael approached me to ask if we could promote her ethical, affordable clothing line, and I was thrilled to have the opportunity! I love the ease of this conversation, and I LOVE her ideas! She found a very cool manufacturer near her(Wales) that will take old, even holey clothing back and reuse it! They use natural fibers and dyes, and have a system that doesn't dump into waterways (hallelujah!). Rachael talks about the need for affordability in sustainable clothing, and products in general, which I totally agree with. Her dog Goldie makes an appearance in the YouTube version.
Keep your eye out for these clothes!
Rachel's clothing line is called ByRAR, and the website is here: https://byrar.com/
You can follow Rachael on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/byrar_/
She's also on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@byrar_?lang=en
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Wow - I'm so excited that I've officially been a published podcaster for a year! Thank you to all who have listened, been a featured guest and taught me, those who has given feedback and encouragement, been part of my community - thank YOU for the opportunity to share this message of sustainability!
This past year has been nothing short of life changing. I was asked to have a documentary Director on my podcast to promote regenerative agriculture - little old me; a newbie podcaster! I was given the opportunity to sell Amy's Garden Jam to Broadway! I was just invited to host a table at an upcoming conference of Social Workers to share my message of sustainability and community! And I've gotten to meet such stellar people in the podcast space, and in podcast guests!
I'm just a whole lot of grateful for this past year of growth, and am looking forward to continuing to serve and learn to be a better steward of this globe that we call home.
I've had people ask me what my favorite conversations have been so far, and every single person I've spoken with has added to my world in a different way, and there's no reason to make it competitive. It's all so valuable!
Here's to another year of sharing stories of change and working toward community sufficiency, friendship, and learning!
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I love Jackilyn's story of how she started making soaps, for so many reasons!
Jackilyn Ann Arteaga is the Owner of Ann Bath and Beauty Boutique, and she is BUSY! I love that chemical free soap is such a popular item - it gives me hope for us! Jackilyn makes chemical free soaps and bath products in her home in Illinois. She also makes her own house cleaner products, but she doesn't sell that- yet...
Jackilyn is offering a limited time special discount for my listeners! If you go to her website/Etsy store https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnBathBeautyBoutique, type the word Maine in the Apply Shop Coupon Code under your cart at the end, for a sweet deal!
You can see what Jackilyn's up to on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/annbathandbeautyboutique/
And Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/annsbathbeauty
And on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lildiy9?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
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I reached out to Harvest Maine on Instagram after following for a little while, and Matt Chappell responded, and I'm SO glad! I'm totally jazzed about this venture for them, and the opportunity to use what would usually be considered food waste to create tasty vegetable spreads is genius!! I am so excited to share this with you all!
Harvest Maine is 2 previous entrepreneurs who worked together separately, and left their businesses to start this together, because they're so passionate about saving food from being wasted. What's not to love?
Please listen here - it's so good!
Please follow Harvest Maine on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/harvest_maine/
Or on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/harvestmaine
And here's their website (I recommend this to get all the great info!): https://www.harvest-maine.com/
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Krystal Holm caught my eye easily with her beautiful one sheet, as I'm trudging through making my own up, hers looks so professional - and a sustainable lifestyle just sound so perfect, doesn't it? I was very curious to learn more!
Krystal has a fascinating history that I'll let her tell, but she's currently a Feng Shui Master, and has a very specific plan. I just love her story of getting to where she is! Please give a listen here to learn more about her!
Her business is called Designed Life Studio, and she's offering a free gift for listeners at this link here: https://www.krystalholm.com/declutteryourmindset/
If you'd like to work with Krystal, you can schedule a one on one call with her by booking at this link: https://peaceandprosperityalignment.com/
Krystal's YouTube channel is here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5J1379XjotMWpFRhJONrQ
You can find her on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/krystal.holm
And she's on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/krystal.holm/
Krystal's website is here: https://www.krystalholm.com/
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Disclaimer: we know the sound is not awesome. It was Earth Day, and Desiree was outside to enjoy it. When offered to re-record, she didn't want to take away from the authenticity of the conversation, and I'm honoring that. Please still listen - the message is SO good!
Desiree and her fiance Davis and I talked about having this chat last OCTOBER while farm stand shopping, and I'm so excited about this finally airing!
I am in awe of people who can say "what's the worst that could happen?" and do whatever thing they want to - I'm such a scaredy cat!
Desiree didn't grow up in a 'homestead-y' home, though she says she remembers her grandmother gardening - we just were young, and weren't thinking about what they were doing as sustainable- it was just a 'grandmothery thing,' so we didn't give any attention. These days, though, Desiree's not only gardening, but she's eating weeds from her lawn - and more!
I just love her attitude about it all, and also ALL that she's doing is such a contrast from where she was, and that impresses me so much.
Desiree works full time, and on weekends you'll find her making the week's bread or kombucha, tending her chickens and garden- and always with her beautiful, super sweet dog. She also said something so powerful toward the end of this episode that I hope you'll catch!
You can find Desiree on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/desiree.mccabe.3
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I was stopped in my tracks when Amy Bushatz told me about her project Humans Outside 365 - it was so simple, yet we all have times when we need a break, and basking in the sun just changes your whole outlook, right?
Amy has her own podcast called- you guessed it, Humans Outside. She has done a lot of research, and has talked to so many people (she's got over 300 episodes published!) about the benefits of outside time, and will tell us about just a few of them in this conversation, and, more importantly, what brought her to this place in her life to make this choice and spend so much time talking about it.
Amy is a journalist by trade, and moved her family from Tennessee to Alaska without even visiting. She documents each day/outside 'session' with an Instagram post, so definitely follow her there!
Amy Bushatz and her family since we talked have traveled to Hollywood, CA and the White House to promote a documentary that they were involved in - again, you'll have to check out her Instagram posts to get caught up, but get a good look at Amy and her passion for outside in this episode!
Amy's Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/humansoutside/
Amy's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HumansOutside/
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I found Joy Kelly on Linkedin and was impressed by how active she is there, and when I learned about her rooftop farm I knew I had to have her talk on the podcast. Joy is super passionate about healthy eating, and is doing everything she can to share the message, and I'm here for it all!
Joy has a produce growing tower to make growing your own produce almost foolproof, and she gives funding options when you listen. She also shared some incredible stats that you can see her share on my YouTube channel.
Joy and her daughter Jake have a really entertaining YouTube show of their own called Cook With Jake and Joy, with some really great looking (and easy enough to do for yourself) plant-based foods, and the commentary while doing it will keep you coming back for more. Listen to the whole episode here!
Chapala Farm tower site http://chapalagardens.com/tower-farms/
Joy's YouTube channel link https://youtube.com/@CookWithJakeandJoy
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Noah Kleiner blew my mind so many times during our conversation, and now I can't see him for "a climber," because he is so much deeper-
Noah's work is teaching people rock climbing and ice climbing, but also to respect and appreciate the complexity, and also the simplicity of the world. Noah lives in awe of his surroundings and it's so inspiring to hear about! Literally, I could listen to him tell stories about his experiences for hours!
Noah's business, Equinox Climbing, is out of the Camden, Maine area, but they do climbing adventures anywhere (Acadia National Park anyone?), and they offer summer camps for the young people also!
Noah's Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/equinoxclimbing/
Equinox Climbing website https://equinoxguidingservice.com/ (check this out!)
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I met Everett Hanmer virtually at a Numospect Media event during Podfest, an international podcast convention, and I was drawn to his love for movies, even though I'm not a big movie watcher; but Everett is the Podcast Host of The Plot Twist Podcast, all about movies! I'm totally hooked on the podcast; sometimes feel like I'm living vicariously and I'm fine for him to do all the work, and sometimes I regret not playing closer attention to Hollywood. I highly recommend The Plot Twist - available everywhere!
I invited Everett to be my podcast guest, and he said "I'm not really that sustainable, but my sister is;" but then the more he thought about it, kept adding things to his list, and he sounds kind of like a sustainability superhero to me - or at least a great example - and a really fun guest. Listen to the full episode here!
You can find Everett at his website: https://www.podpage.com/the-plot-twist/
Or on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/theplottwistpod/
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Deanna Yates is the passionate podcast host of the Wannabe Minimalist Podcast, and we met chatting during a podcast workshop (it's actually encouraged to network!). I'm very interested in minimalism, but I have the "hoarding gene," if that's a real thing, so I'm conflicted. Deanna shared some really inspiring physical and mental benefits of having less stuff, and gives personal examples - listen in, and be impressed!
You can find Deanna on Instagram: instagram.com/wannabeclutterfree
On Pinterest: pinterest.com/wannabeclutterfree
On Facebook: facebook.com/wannabeclutterfree
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I was so excited about the chance to help promote this powerful documentary To Which We Belong, Directed and Executive Produced by Pamela Tanner Boll, and also felt a little intimidated about the subject, so I called on Adam Cohen to help me make the most of the opportunity - so I have TWO guests for this special episode!
This is Pamela's 3rd documentary that she has put out as Director and Executive Producer.
Quote from the website about the film: "The result of regenerative agriculture & ocean farming is more abundance of healthier food all without the need for antibiotics or synthetic fertilizers.
Healthy land, water, and animals = healthy humans."
Pamela was so generous with her time, and sharing this extremely important and urgent message. Please click all the links to learn more, and SHARE this wide - people need to know about this message, and what we can do to support this movement.
To access the documentary, click this link: https://www.towhichwebelong.com/
Pamela's statement about the documentary is here: https://www.towhichwebelong.com/directors_statement_with_pamela_tanner_boll
Documentary full screening guide is here: https://towhichwebelong.lpages.co/screening-guide/
Adam Cohen was a guest on episode 30 of Grounded in Maine Podcast. He had a business growing 800 lbs of gourmet mushrooms weekly, and teaches his school students how to grow different types of gardens . He specializes in all things urban agriculture, and was the best possible co-host I could've had for this conversation. Go back and listen to episode 30 here:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1952444/12065423
You can follow Adam on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/iamadamcohen
Check out his YouTube gardening hacks and tips here: https://www.youtube.com/@iamadamcohen
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This was so beautiful, I'm just sharing Margaruette's own words - and this is why I wanted so badly to have her as my podcast guest!
" An important part of creating a more environmentally sustainable future is building relationships between the next generation and the non-human world. These relationships are fostered when youth have the opportunity to explore and meaningfully engage with nature. From my childhood to present day, Maine’s forests, beaches, and natural resources have nourished me physically and emotionally. Having had the privilege to experience the benefits of these things has made me eager to both protect them for and share them with those who will come after me. This creates a beautiful chain reaction: sharing the magic of the natural world with the youth I work with connects them more deeply to that world and makes them more likely to share in my desire of protecting it."
I met Margaruette at Replenova Farm Store, where I shop and make jam, and I was smitten with her instantly, and would change my plans if I heard she was around - literally. You'll hear more about her in the episode, and hopefully will totally get why.
4H University of Maine, where Margaruette is working now https://extension.umaine.edu/4h/
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Greg Crafter is an inspiration to me - period. He was frustrated by the lack of fresh food his community had, so he started growing it with under his business name Produce'd! Greg created Grow Blocks, which are in-home hydroponic gardens that let you grow enough fresh, better-than-organic produce to feed 4 people. He also has a podcast called Grow With Greg, talking about - you might have guessed-- growing food - but hydroponically! Learn all about him and his big heart here!
Greg's website is https://producedforall.com/
Listen to Grow With Greg Podcast here Grow With Greg
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Oh boy, she might be embarrassed when I say this, but Megan is kind of like a celebrity to me, and this was a BIG deal, and so extra fun that she loves to talk about chickens and thriftiness. We met by total chance on Linkedin, commenting on a post of fellow podcaster Jeremy Enns (if you have any thought of podcasting, check him out here ) about our unknown super power, and Megan's answer got my attention, and I reached out...
Megan is the Co-Founder of One Stone Creative, a Business Podcast Production Agency, is the podcast host of The Business Podcast Blueprint Podcast, and hosts a monthly workshop, sharing valuable tips for people in all podcasting roles. The podcast and workshops are so relatable.
She also has chickens and makes things last as long as possible, and has a secret tip for the best pie crust! Interested? Listen here!
Megan's Linkedin page
The Business Podcast Blueprint Podcast
Megan's website
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Jenny was the first person I asked to be a guest on the podcast over 2 years ago, and we've had life stuff that has just conflicted, so this moment, finally getting to sit down and talk homesteading and sustainability and record it for me was just everything.
I met Jenny through a friend on Facebook and I just instantly loved her. I first went to her house to pick up a couple of gourd birdhouses from her, and her chickens at the time ran up to my car to greet me. The first time I actually met her, she showed me her beautiful place, with some furniture she had just thrifted and was fixing up - she's always got big projects under way - and we talked for a long time (she also has a NY accent that just makes you feel embraced). She is just full of smart tips to make life enjoyable. I'm going to have her back to go over the list of 23 Frugal Tips list, because she said she learned every one of them as a child!
Jenny also has a tiny house on her property that was just featured on a Tiny House show, and is trying out renting it this year - learn about it, and her, when you listen!
Jenny's Out of My Gourd Farm Instagram page
Jenny's Tiny House Instagram page
23 Frugal Tips From The Great Depression link
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Have you heard of Sustainable Interior Design? I think I had heard the phrase, but in my head I assumed it meant buying expensive, really well made products. While that is probably an option, it's not possible for everyone, and isn't the only way to look at Interior Design.
Enter Elizabeth Byler, Founder of Eden Environments, who wants to serve those who want to just be really mindful of what they're buying and using, and making it more sustainable personally. This was an eye opener for me, and I haven't been able to stop thinking about it! And the story of how they got to this point was completely inspiring. Please listen to the episode to learn more - they can say it better than I can!
Elizabeth has a bunch of links to be reached at - they do virtual assessments, too!
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Facebook
Twitter
TikTok
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I met Katharina in a Facebook group for podcast guests and podcast hosts, and I did not expect this conversation from our initial messages. I am in awe of Katharina Hellman's passion for sustainability, and the way she is offering coaching! Have you heard of Climate Change Coaching? Me either! There's a very small group of people training to provide this really important work right now, and I'm so glad that we connected, so that I'm aware of it! Listen to the episode with Katharina to learn about Climate Change Coaching, and why it's important!
Katharina's website is here, to check out her research and services offered(there are amazing freebies here!)
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Facebook page is here
Katharina's Pinterest page is here (really good stuff here!)
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Asia Sharif-Clark is a beautiful soul with so much sparkle - you'll see - I think sparkly fits perfectly! Asia has worked in many capacities in her time, and learned so much - including the benefit of having something grow in your space... Now her focus is teaching people about those benefits, and to make it easy enough to become a reality. She's passionate about finding a place to grow something, whether it be a small garden, a container garden, and having fresh produce to eat - I may have taken her on a little tangent about schools... She's offering a kitchen herb garden workshop coming up on March 18 on Zoom - I took her February workshop, and now I have little cilantro babies growing beside my desk, and tiny little oregano and basil, too! Listen to the episode to get all the deets!
Asia is just such a wealth of life experience and knowledge, and I can't wait for another chance to hang out with her. I highly recommend following Asia on Instagram, for a feed full of green!
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Crystal McIntyre and I met not too long ago on Instagram - I had noticed a calendar of hers on the website of a store in Squamish, BC. When I asked about it, I was directed to her Instagram, and the rest is about as you might expect. But then I learned about Human Design. And Spirit Bears. And sustainable book publishing. Are you thinking "what's Human Design?" I was, too. I thought I had an idea what Spirit Bears were, but no. Crystal taught me so much that I had never even heard of - learn with me by listening here! Or watch on YouTube(you can see her adorable cat Winnie!)
Crystal is author and illustrator of the children's book Bear Extraordinaire, and has illustrated 2 other books. Check out her stunning artwork here!
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Crystal's Linktree with her sites to visit is here
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The stars aligned for Crystal and I to meet online, and I'm so grateful - beware, we found that we are very similar in a lot of ways! Crystal Sands is a college writing professor, home school mom, author, and is self-proclaimed Farmer-ish, and proud of it! Crystal is new to homesteading and farm life, and is enjoying it so much that she is savoring every moment in writing and pictures. She wants to find the story in everything, and I am here for it all!
Crystal's website is here, and you can find her podcast Farmer-ish, her stories, art and merch(I love it all!)! You can subscribe to her blog and get beautiful stories sent to you to enjoy and feel like you've known her forever, and subscribe to her podcast, and listen to her tell the stories - it's wonderful! Listen to this episode to learn more!
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Hannah Bailey is such a dynamic person- so passionate about her craft that she's new to! She has a fascinating story to Homestead-dom. Hannah is hard core sustainable in different ways than I could think of on my own, so I'm thrilled that we connected!
Hannah has her own podcast called Hannah's Homestead, and she likes to focus on homesteading reality, not the Instagram reality, and it's riveting. Her day job is as a Health Coach; she is wise beyond her years!
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Hannah's Homestead podcast can be found here
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This episode with Carmen was so beautiful, and a little long (we were totally geeking out about our love for dogs), so I opted to cut it a little short, to save some money. If you want to geek out with us, I'll be posting the FULL video interview on my new YouTube page ! Carmen was so easy to talk with, and has so much to share - I couldn't bare to not share such wisdom in one form or another.
Carmen is an author of now 11 books, and Created her own publishing company, Wag Away Publishing! Her most recent book is titled I Chose You: Imperfectly Perfect Rescue Dogs and Their Humans. it's the first of a series of 3 books about rescue dogs! We talked about how we could incorporate rescuing dogs into the sustainability subject, and decided it's totally legit. She also had some fun surprise sustainability surprises for me - listen to hear more!
Carmen's website: http://carmenleal.com/
and read about the new book I Chose You here
Her Facebook Page here
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Publishing episode 30 last week felt like a really big number, so I felt called to recap a bit, and ask for some feedback (and I was on vacation and dropped the ball on recording). What a trip this has been! I've had some really wonderful conversations about sustainability!
Has there been an episode of Grounded in Maine that you loved? Hated? I'd love to know if I'm creating content that you love or not, so I can keep your listening ears! You know who else would love to hear if you loved a conversation? My podcast guests!! I've listed their contact info in my show notes each week - except for two, they're all very social, and I bet it would make their day if you sent them a message, or gave a follow - if you're uncomfortable doing that, you could just let me know(it would make my day, too). I've seen a few friends that have followed a couple of people, and if you could see the smile I feel when I see that...
Do YOU have something you'd like to share?? I'd love to chat sustainability with you!
Thank you for listening each week!
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Adam Cohen is a wealth of knowledge about many things, and I'm so happy that he is generous enough to share some of that! He finds a way to add agriculture to just about any educational subject - he built garden beds with his class, and taught CEA (don't know what that is? I didn't either, but he'll tell you about it in this episode). He grew gourmet mushrooms and is building his house. I feel so much smarter after this conversation! He verbally offered to help answer any questions, so find him and take him up on it!
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I think that Terra Osman is going to change the game for people who want to eat local foods, and I'm so grateful that I had the chance to talk with her about it! Terra developed the Farmish app and website, so that we can find local providers to support- how beautiful is that? Terra is a website developer who decided this option should be available to search for local foods easier, so she did it. CHECK IT OUT! Share it wide, so that people have a way to sell their excess, and others can find what they need!
Farmish is on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok at @getfarmish
Terra is on Instagram and TikTok at @ FarmishTerra
Farmish website is here
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Brenda Winkle responded to a comment I made on a post, and said she wants to talk to me about sustainability, and I'll never turn that down! I love her passion for sustainability and knowing what she's consuming - I love the big-pictureness of her vision!
Brenda is an Empowerment Coach, an Energy Healer, and has her own podcast, Waves of Joy. I just finished a quick workshop with her called Yes to You. We'll talk about that in the episode!
You can find Brenda's podcast Waves of Joy just about everywhere
She's very active on Instagram and Facebook- here are her links:
Instagram
Facebook
Here's her website link - she's got some awesome free offers inside!
Do YOU want to talk sustainability with me? Is there something you want to learn about? Message me- I'm always interested!
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Sometimes when you meet someone, you know it was just meant to be - Ranya Dube and I hit it off instantly when we met on Facebook a few months ago, and are big supporters for each other. Ranya is opening her second sustainability-like business, called The Good Food Place in Squamish, British Columbia, a town of about 200 people, and she wants to support local food growers, and encourage her community to eat locally and seasonably - learn why by listening!
This is a longer interview, but I couldn't get enough of what Ranya was saying. When someone is so clearly passionate about their project, I'm a total magnet to that - it's also something that I believe in, so I wanted to soak up all of her wisdom while I had her! So much valuable info was shared, but my favorite memorable thing she said was so simple and also profound. "We need more collaboration and less competition." Mic drop. Done. Right? She and I are in the same groove on so many things, and supporting community through food is definitely one of them!
Please give Ranya a follow on Instagram here or here and be inspired!
Here is the website for The Good Food Place - so awesome!
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Emily Donaldson is the Director of Business Development at Springworks Farm in Lisbon, Maine, and they are up to really cool things! Aquaponic gardening is something I've wanted to learn about for a long time, and I got an earful of info from Emily! And she has her own amazing (I'm calling it Superhero) story to share that just cemented her in my top bunch of conversations in my lifetime - listen here to find out - (like I'm going to spoil it here... )
Springworks Farm's greens are available in every Hannaford grocery store, which is so cool! Learn why that's important at the links below.
Learn about Springworks Farm on their website here, or on Instagram here
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Podcasting is so cool! I am so excited that I was able to have this conversation with Bill Yeo- he's so smart and interesting - there will DEFINITELY be more convos with Bill!
Bill is the Community person at LL Bean, which is probably in the top 5 (if not top 3) things people think about when they hear Maine mentioned - hunting, fishing, biking and skiing equipment and clothing - a real outdoors store
Bill built his own house TWICE - both with solar power - he said he's never paid an electric bill in 31 years! Listen to how this all happened!
Check out this link for tips how to get started with home efficiency here
LL Bean link is here
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I met Colin in a Facebook group for podcasters, and had to learn more about him when he said he was talking about back pain. I mean, who hasn't had back pain? Hear what he has to say in this episode!
Colin's YouTube channel, BASH Back Pain link is here
Colin's website is here - you can sign up for his blog/newsletter and get great tips!
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Replenova is a fantastic farm store in Durham, Maine - it's where I make Amy's Garden Jams, and my main retail space. Gary, the owner, is generous with his space, and the fact that Replenova even exists is out of his passion for feeding people. Listen in to learn more about Replenova, and Gary's journey to get here, here!
"The responsibility of agriculture is to feed people." This quote hangs on the wall at Replenova and inspires me week after week while I'm there.
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If you're in the area, please come visit me! But also go check out Replenova - have a yummy fresh treat, pick up some ultra fresh produce, a chocolate milk or seltzer, and enjoy the gorgeous backdrop!
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Danielle Bailey and I go way back, but we've never had a conversation like this - it was so fun to chat sustainability with her!
Danielle has her first novel coming out in summer of 2023 called Rock The Boat! In seven weeks the USS Puget Sound embarks on Med Cruise '94 and five of her crew members find themselves navigating uncharted water before the ship even leaves the pier. Rock the Boat the first book in a series about love and life Navy Style.
Danielle is a mom of 3, a Veteran, house plant addict, elder caregiver and Service Coordinator , and multi-tasks life 24/7.
You can follow her, and hold us accountable on Instagram here
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My guest today had a family emergency, so you get me again... I thought it might be helpful to share a few of my fave folks that I follow for homesteading and sustainability inspiration. There are numerous groups that I follow, but here are the top few for me - listen for more!
Jill Winger on Instagram link, of Prairie Homestead on Facebook link, and Old Fashioned On Purpose Podcast link
Abundance + platform link
Homesteading Family on Instagram here, Pantry Chat Podcast here
School of Traditional Skills here
GoGo Refill Zero Waste retail store in Maine link here
Farm Drop Farmer's Market-to-go - check it out here
There are so many people and groups that I follow for inspiration - these are just a few that I visit regularly.
Who inspires you??
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Scott and Shelly Kennagh are legit homesteaders, which can be a tricky subject, but they don't mind. They live off grid, and talk all about it here! I love so much that homesteading is a LOT of work, but Scott and Shelly also play hard, as you can tell from their TWO YouTube channels! Listen in and follow - learn a lot, and laugh a lot! Find them on Facebook or Instagram or TikTok or Twitter @whiskeynsunshineoffgrid or @repurposedmyway
Whiskey n Sunshine Off Grid YouTube channel available here
Repurposed My Way YouTube channel available here (repurposing and crafting channel!)
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Sheesh, I've recorded 18 episodes already! Just a quickie, to reflect on what I've learned in the past 4 months.
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Don Cook lives in Florida, and during the pandemic, started fermenting foods, and has joined me to share some of his experiences with all of us. He also shares a couple of his favorite sustainable products with us. Listen here!
You can follow Don on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/donpcook/
Leaf Razor site: https://leafshave.com/
Drinkmate carbonated drink maker: https://idrinkproducts.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5MG69cjj-gIVCMzICh3F3Q-2EAAYASAAEgLA4fD_BwE
ProHome Cooks YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProHomeCooks - SO much goodness here!
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I've always had strong feelings about community, but yesterday I was awestruck when I attended a community event to support our dear friend Melissa, as she is heading into her 2nd chemo treatment this week. Another friend Emily, owner of Northern Belle Holistic, organized the fundraiser event to support Melissa and her fiance` Ryan as they are just beginning this cancer journey. The outpouring of love and support was inspiring to watch unfold as I viewed the silent auction tables (PLURAL!) and raffle items offered to benefit the cause. Listen here to hear more!
Melissa isn't super active on social media, but she is doing as much as she's able right now, knowing there are so many people rooting for her. You can see some of her journey on Instagram here
Gofundme account for Melissa if you're inclined to donate is here
Emily's site for Northern Belle Holistic is here
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Mari Eosco has a very big message to share, and I'm so happy to help get the word out! Mari has a business called Think About It, and she makes beautiful products utilizing items that are bound for the landfill, but she also has an educational message that everyone should hear. Please listen!
Learn more at Mari's website Think About It
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In celebration of World Podcasting Day, I'm just taking a few minutes to show some gratitude for the people that have helped me to get this far!
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Allison Taylor is a military spouse and mom of 3, has a teaching degree, and is a copywriter. She espouses a very different food mindset than me, and I'm so glad to have had this conversation about food waste and overconsumption! Her podcast Everybodys Gotta Eat will come out officially in January, but the trailer is already available. As a military family that has moved around, packing (or not packing) and storing food is an important point, and she has such a great message to share. So grateful to have made this connection to open my mind.
Listen to Allison's podcast trailer, Everybody's Gotta Eat here, and be on the lookout for more from her in January!
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WOW. Alyson really embodies the spirit of homesteading that I dream of, and I'm so glad that we had this conversation recorded for all of us to hear! Alyson is an "Old Soul," and is just so genuine and easy. I love her story so much! She was so generous to share the hard and wonderful parts of her life that got her where she is today, and her outlook on life is so spot on. Take a listen!
Alyson is more than happy to talk homesteading with anyone! Please follow her on Facebook here, or on Instagram here.
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I met Nicole randomly at Replenova Farm Store, where I sell my jams, this spring, and found out she's a beekeeper, which is fascinating to me, so I instantly(may have come on strong) invited her to chat with me on the podcast, so I could learn all about it. She's got great stories to share, and good prep info for people interested in starting beekeeping.
Nicole has been learning about bees for many years, and took college courses on the subject! She is passionate about educating yourself and having a mentor to be prepared, and to have the best experience, and she tells us all about it here!
Nicole suggested checking out The Honey Exchange in Portland, ME for equipment and info.
If you want to learn more about beekeeping, feel free to contact Nicole on Instagram here, or on Facebook here. Also check out her stunning flowers/flower stand on her pages, or at her house if you're local - made beautiful for the bees and by the bees!
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As I've been talking and thinking about sustainability over the last few months, the subject of personal and physical sustainability has been rolling around in my head, and I decided to toss it out for discussion. I'd love to hear what you think on the subject!
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Andy Doiron, of Whynot Farms is a STEM teacher by day, and outside of work, is a man of many talents! He has been raising, and now also breeds chickens on his homestead in Maine. He also hosts a weekly "Chicken Chat" on Facebook, where people can ask questions as he shows some common chicken practices. That's just a couple of Andy's specialties. If you're chicken curious, or curious about why he calls his homestead Whynot Farms, learn more by listening!
You can find and follow Andy on Instagram or on Facebook
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Big thanks to the folks at 10K Dollar Day for the great example, training and encouragement! Check out their comedy podcast about imaginary luxury travel at https://www.10kdollarday.com/fullepisodes
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Bri and I met virtually attending Podfest Expo in May, and knew nothing about each other then, but I learned quickly that she and I were meant to meet - for many reasons, but she has a soap making business, and that's a project that has been intimidating to me. She's also very smart tech-wise, and has helped me streamline some of my processes- I couldn't be more grateful for that! Bri, AKA The Clever Biotch shares secrets and recipes with us, so we can all get started and have healthier cleaning options for ourselves - listen here!
Learn about Bri's podcast guests and her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecleverbiotch/
You can join Bri's business Facebook group for deals and updates here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/7ferns
Let's start soapmaking! Check out https://www.youtube.com/c/soaping101
or here: https://www.youtube.com/c/soapqueentv
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I felt like a total imposter even asking Laura Marston to be on the podcast, since I'm so new, but she is so generous, and said yes before I was even live. What a lucky person I am to have been able to have this conversation with her! Laura is so knowledgeable, and so passionate about helping her community make those changes to ditch the plastic in any way that we're able - her store, GoGo Refill, is a low-waste lifestyle mecca in South Portland, Maine - the first of its kind in Maine and New England, and also has the GoGo Van, to bring refill options to areas outside of the city (like mine!), to make it that much more accessible. The products will save you money, and you get high quality, eco-friendly home and body products that will keep plastic containers out of the trash, recycling bins and off the roads! Learn more by listening here!
Check out the awesome store at: https://www.gogorefill.com/
Follow Laura and GoGo Refill on Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/gogorefill/ or on Facebook at GoGO Refill. If you're in the area, please go to the store - if you're in my area, visit the farmer's market and get some products from the GoGo Van!
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Rebecca Lewis may look like a very unassuming Physical Therapist, but to me, she's a sustainability super star. She's trying sustainable actions, one by one, to see how she can be more mindful of her footprint on the earth, and responsible for what she uses and tends to. It started in 2021 soon after she moved into her house, and was diagnosed with Long Covid, and was bed bound for months; she needed something to feel productive. It started with a loaf of bread, and then yogurt, and knitting, etc. Rebecca teaches us that some changes can be small or simple (cloth napkins!), and make a big impact. She also talks about courage to try new things. Listen, and hear more!
Please follow Rebecca's projects on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/rebeccas_backyard/
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Casey Cottle, Physical Therapist, talks about his foraging start and some important safety tips. He is so generous with what he's learned, while still keeping an air of mystery... Casey isn't on social media, but he shared the YouTube channel that he uses with us, noted below.
YouTube channel that Casey recommends: https://www.youtube.com/c/LearnYourLand
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Laura Ludwig is very familiar with the phrase "reduce, reuse, recycle," and she takes it seriously. Laura works for the Center for Coastal Studies, working with lobster people and - you'll never guess - ARTISTS. Learn more by listening! She also is the director of CCS Debris Brigade on Cape Cod, and has so many stories of treasures and junk! Laura also loves music and people - you'll hear her invite you to volunteer on the beaches if you're in Provincetown, MA!
Connect with Laura's groups @ https://www.instagram.com/ccsdebrisbrigade/ or https://www.instagram.com/coastalstudiesptown/ at Center for Coastal Studies on Facebook, or visit their website https://coastalstudies.org/
Check out Orly Genger, sculptor mentioned by Laura, at https://orlygenger.com/
Support the recycled rope efforts- purchase a lobster rope doormat! https://capecodlobstermats.com/
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It's so much harder to talk about oneself to a microphone, so Amy invited Karin Sorensen back to ask some questions. Learn a little about me, and a little more about Karin here!
Follow Karin at https://www.instagram.com/tiny.acre.homestead.me/ to see what she's up to!
Check out the great things happening at https://growingtogive.farm/
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You're in for a treat today - Bex is a real gift to the world, and I'm so grateful that she agreed to chat with me. Bex is a Community Herbalist; she's really tuned in to the local plants, and knows well what's growing, and how to prepare it, and how it can help us to heal or move through our lives. Just listen to her talk for this short time, follow her, and listen to her talk about all of the plants that she loves, and you'll get how she got to be our Community Herbalist. Find her at https://www.instagram.com/herbagebybex/ and Herbage By Bex on Facebook. Sign up for her newsletter and specials - she's very active on the socials! She can do in person or phone consultations and can ship her awesome product if you're away. www.herbagebybex.com
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Karin Sorensen of Tiny Acre Homestead in Auburn, Maine is really "all in" for sustainable living. She is learning to tend the earth, and has so much respect for every part of it. She is currently in a 9 month farm training course, and is working at 2 different farms, and also volunteers at a different farm. She's a yoga instructor, forager, herbalist, and so much more. And such a fascinating person to listen to (part of it is her German accent)! Follow Karin at https://www.instagram.com/tiny.acre.homestead.me/ to see what she's up to!
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A quick intro to Amy and how the podcast came about.
Thanks to the folks @10Kdollarday and @Focusrite for inspiration and equipment
Thanks to Jane Bolduc for sharing her music www.janebolduc.com
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