True By Nature: Recent Episodes
Ashley L.
True by Nature: a podcast about life lessons found in the garden. Join Ashley as she discusses the wisdom found in the process of growing plants and how to apply these lessons to your everyday life.
Outgrowing is a Saturday morning invitation to consider & share the many ways Mother Nature teaches you how to expand and evolve as a human. Join the community of plant-loving cultivators of personal growth & dig in to the conversation.
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Soil Mate: Someone who comes into your life and helps you grow.
This week on Soil Mates, I wrote about a flight attendant who inspired me to stop running from my life, myself and my dream of writing. By sharing my story, I hope to inspire you to look to the many soil mates in your life for guidance.
Laws of the Garden: Absolute truths about life, found in the garden.
This week on Laws of the Garden, I wrote about the how the garden taught me to prepare for the ending and beginnings of seasons.
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On today’s episode, I give a sneak-peak of the launch of my newsletter Outgrowing that I am hosting over on Substack.
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When you first glance at a vegetable garden it might not look like much is going on- but I assure you, there is a whole world of law and order to be found in the soil.
There are laws about when to plant seeds, what temperatures each plant prefers and which growth companions each plant would like to have planted nearby.
These laws takes years to learn and many are specific to location, the type of garden (ex: in ground, raised beds, container) and the goals established for each season.
A successful garden requires a gardener who knows these secret laws.
But what if I told you that many (if not all) of the laws of the garden can be applied to your everyday life?
What if Mother Nature is communicating with us, revealing the blueprint for life right there in the garden?
On today’s episode, I am introducing a new weekly series (Laws of the Garden) where I help translate the messages of wisdom that Mother Nature is trying to communicate with us, and how it can add meaning and purpose to your life.
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In the garden, companion planting is all about encouraging growth, repelling (or attracting) pests, and contributing to the most bountiful harvest possible. Outside the garden, you have soil mates who come into your life with a mission to make you wiser and stronger. Make no mistake, soil mates aren’t always simple or straight-forward relationships. Soil mates are the ones who come into your life, shake things up and will stay long enough to make an impact.
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It's almost spring and some of y'all have already started your gardens. But...do you know what phase of the growth process needs your attention most? Are you good with planting seeds but not so good when the going gets tough? Do you like to troubleshoot when things go wrong, but have a hard time letting go? Do you refuse to rest in between seasons? All of the questions are part of the growth mindset, which applies both in and out of the garden!
Links:
Outgrowing Newsletter
Why My Trip to Phoenix Went Sideways
My newFacebook Group about Growth Mindset
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On this episode, I (Ashley) talk about how fear can keep you stuck and what to do about it!
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On today's mini-episode, I (Ashley) give you an update on what's going on with True by Nature.
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Laws of the Garden Ebook
True by Nature Patreon Account
On this episode, I (Ashley) am sharing some compelling reasons why you should stop tending other peoples gardens and start taking care of your own!
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10 Reasons to Tend Your Own Garden
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Episode Archive
New Listener Guide
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It's a New Moon tonight and on this episode, I (Ashley) discuss how the moon reminds us to stay true to our intentions. If you are new to the podcast, hit the link below to get your new listener guide.
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New Listener Guide
Do you want to incorporate more mindfulness into your life but have little interest in spending hours meditating, journaling or going to yoga? Do you have the best of intentions, but have a hard time following through with the promises you make to yourself? Do you start off strong and then lose momentum when making changes in your life?
On this episode, we dive into how Mother Nature is always guiding you to the most authentic version of yourself. By paying attention to the natural world around you, you will be constantly reminded to trust your inner-wisdom and to accept the cyclical nature of your life.
Links:
New Listener Guide
Monthly Growth Chart PDF
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In today’s episode, I’m (Ashley) going to talk about what it means to live your true nature and the number one reason you avoid being authentic. I share what I do to move forward in my growth process, why it’s perfectly normal to avoid growth, and what you can do to start moving forward today.
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Outgrow The Pain PDF
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On today's episode we talk about how to set up 2023 in a way that is natural for YOU. No resolutions, just paying attention to the lessons that are presented to you throughout the year. Each lesson you are learning is in a season of its own: spring, summer, autumn or winter & in this episode Ashley teaches you how to make a plan to grow with the many seasons of your life.
Links:
Freebie: Monthly Growth Chart
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On this end-of-the-year episode, Ashley discusses her 2022 journey to starting a podcast and how she accidently discovered the blueprint for life found in the garden.
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Quick Start Guide: Is the Blueprint for Life Found in the Garden?! PDF
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Do you dread endings? Do you avoid pulling the plug on relationships, jobs or obligations (even when you know they are wrong for you)? Do things have to get pretty miserable for you before you finally make a change?
In this podcast episode, we’ll discuss:
- Why we cling so hard to where we are in life
- How to stop avoiding the inevitable
- Reasons why you should trust your intuition and move swiftly when you know something isn’t right for you
Links:
FREE Downloadable PDF: What Is Your Lesson This Season?
Website: www.truebynature.co
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Boundary Boss by Terri Cole (The book that helped me change my co-dependent ways)
This episode highlights the 12-phases of a season of growth in your spiritual life and how to discover what this season in your life is all about!
In this podcast episode, we’ll discuss:
- The spring, summer, fall and winter of a season in life
- How to identify where you are at in this season of your life
Links:
FREE Downloadable PDF: What Is Your Lesson This Season?
Website: www.truebynature.co
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Have you ever been confused when life throws you curveballs? Do you ever get overwhelmed when coping with the unexpected? Do you want to know exactly how to stay aligned with your truest self no matter what life throws at you?
In this podcast episode, we’ll discuss:
- Which curveballs are wisdom & which are random
- How to stay true to your intentions no matter how overwhelmed you feel
- The three steps you can take to get you re-calibrated with your truest self
Links:
FREE Downloadable PDF: What Is Your Lesson This Season?
Website: www.truebynature.co
Get to know Ashley: www.truebynature.co/about
'The Book of Moods' by Lauren Martin (the book I read about triggers becoming whole moods)
Do you ever have pesky, unwelcome people or situations in your life? Do you wish you could just wave a magic wand and get rid of them? Do you have a hard time seeing the value in that which you do not like?
In this episode, we are having a discussion about how to:
- Determine which weeds are harmful and which are helpful
- Stay focused and consistent when eradicating the pesky ‘weeds’
- Realize that unwanted scenarios can help reveal your true nature
Links:
FREE Downloadable PDF: What Is Your Lesson This Season?
Website: www.truebynature.co
Get to know Ashley: www.truebynature.co/about
Do you want to learn what compost in the garden has to do with lessons you have learned in your past?
Are you interested in finding out what specific habits will encourage forward movement in this season of your life?
Would you like to know exactly where to turn when you start losing momentum towards your goals?
Listen to see how to form habits that:
- Utilize lessons and skills from previous seasons in your life
- Keep your flow of growth in motion
- Spark the necessary energy to keep going
Links:
FREE Downloadable PDF: What Is Your Lesson This Season?
Website: www.truebynature.co
Get to know Ashley: www.truebynature.co/about
Have you ever wanted to live more intentionally, but feel like you don’t have the time to get focused? Do you have an intuitive pull to slow down, but get distracted by day-to-day responsibilities? Do you ever feel like the real you gets buried under who others need (or want) you to be?
If so, I’ve got you covered.
Stay tuned to see how broccoli can show you:
- How to go through this season of your life with clarity
- How boundaries will help you spend time focusing on what really matters
- How to build confidence necessary to show everyone the real you.
Links:
FREE PDF Download: What is Your Lesson This Season?
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Have you ever had a hard time making a decision? Have you felt frustrated lately by an aggravating issue that somehow never improves? Have you ever said yes when every fiber of your being wants to say no?
If so, I’ve got you covered.
Listen to learn what you can do to stop caring what other people think, how to replace frustration with clarity, and how to say no without giving a royal rip.
Links:
FREE PDF Download: "What is Your Lesson This Season?"
Website: www.truebynature.co
Consider for a minute what your life would look like if you were in constant alignment with your truest self…. Would your life look different? How far are you from living honestly with who you are? In todays episode, we will be discussing where you are at in this season in your life, what kind of foundation do you have, and who are your growth companions? These ideas ideas will help you stay true to yourself in all stages in your life.
Links:
Website: www.truebynature.co
In this episode, we will be discussing the many reasons why it’s difficult to trust your true nature:
1) We live in a world of check-the-boxes (in order to fit in)
2) Social media has messed with our brains
3) You may feel hopeless and stuck due to comparison
Links:
Website: www.truebynature.co
Have you ever wondered what your true nature is? What is true for you in this season of your life? What are you supposed to be learning from this phase in your journey? How can you be authentic to yourself and how can you outgrow whatever challenges you are facing?
In the garden, it's always clear what phase of growth a plant is in. If you pay close attention, the same phases of growth apply to humans. In order to find your true nature, you must look to the natural world for guidance. In this episode, we will discuss how to approach seasons of your life like the seasons in the garden.
Links:
Website: www.truebynature.co
Can you learn how to avoid self-sabotage?? Does the garden have the secrets to making sure that you don't undermine your goals and desires? In this lesson, the truth about self-sabotage is revealed through the growth (and lack thereof) in the squash garden. Nature has a way of revealing the truth if you are looking for answers, and there is no better place to realize the 3-part pattern of self sabotage than in the squash garden!
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This lesson will show you how plants are inherently benevolent, how to recognize the gifts you are meant to share in this season of you life and how to share them without fear and resistance. Schoolhouse Farm Website Show Notes
This lesson includes why I felt so much envy towards two successful gardeners on YouTube, how lacking awareness of that envy almost killed my favorite vegetable, and what questions to ask yourself when you feel like someone else has something you want.
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Show notes
YouTube channels that caused me envy:
Country Life Vlog
Veggie Boys Vlog
Our lesson today is all about seasons ending and how plants can show you how to handle change in the most natural way possible. We will talk about how there are usually signs that a season is ending, the difference between humans and plants when transitioning through phases of growth, and recognizing that letting go and moving forward is natural.
For show notes:
http://www.schoolhousefarmidaho.com/podcast