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BONUS: Embracing a Good Dirt Holiday: A Sustainable and Mindful Approach to the Season from 2023-11-28T08:00
Welcome to our November Bonus episode of The Good Dirt Podcast! With the holidays right around the corner, the consumerism capitalistic market is about to ramp up to full speed. You are going to be...
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169. Regenerative Agriculture&How Good Dirt Will Heal the Earth with Mollie Engelhart from 2023-11-24T11:00
Topsoil nutrition continues to decline, plastics in our foods are on the rise, and governments all around the world are taking too long to solve the impending crisis on the horizon. So what can we ...
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168. Stories From Life Off the Grid with Poet Baron Wormser from 2023-11-17T11:00
Our guest today is Baron Wormser, award winning poet, professor and author of "The Road Washes Out in Spring: A Poet's Memoir of Living Off the Grid". In this episode, Baron shares stories from his...
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167. Being Old-Fashioned on Purpose with Jill Winger from 2023-11-10T11:00
Our guest for today is Jill Winger, creator of The Prairie Homestead who over the last 10 years has influenced thousands of people in rediscovering some of the simpler ways of life–helping people ...
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Slow Living Through The Seasons | 04 | November from 2023-11-07T05:00
How does November feel to you? After the bright and festive days of October with its blue skies and glorious foliage, pumpkin picking and trick-or–treating, we rather suddenly descend into a differ...
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166. The Human-Animal Connection with Alison Zak, author of "Wild Asana" from 2023-11-03T10:00
Humans are one of hundreds of thousands of lifeforms on this planet, and each has its own unique place in the ecosystem. In this conversation, we're talking about the inherent connection between hu...
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165. Talking Trash with Eve Schaub, Author of "A Year of No Garbage" from 2023-10-27T07:00
How many of us consider recycling the answer to plastic pollution? We are sold the idea that it's okay to buy and use these materials because they can be recycled into other things. But these claim...
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164. Healing Ourselves, Healing the Earth with Asia Suler, Author of "Mirrors in the Earth" from 2023-10-20T07:00
How can we reconnect ourselves to nature, to the plants and animals around us, and the very Earth we walk upon? This is the topic of discussion with our guest Asia Suler, writer, teacher, mother, e...
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163. Sailors for Sustainability Searching for Solutions: A Journey Around the World from 2023-10-13T10:00
We often hear about the rising tides, the growing storms, the heat that continues to climb. Evidence of climate change is all around us. In 2016, Dutch sailors Floris van Hees and Ivar Smits set of...
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162. The Healing Powers of Nature with Chris Young and Susan Ottaviano, co-authors of The Green Witch's Guide to Magical Plants and Flowers from 2023-10-06T07:00
Today’s guests are Chris Young and Susan Ottaviano, co-authors of The Green Witch's Guide to Magical Plants&Flowers: 26 Love Spells from Apples to Zinnias, a practical guide on how to bring more l...
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Slow Living Through The Seasons | 03 | October from 2023-10-03T07:00
In this episode, Mary talks about her personal associations with the splendor of October, Planting By the Signs as the growing season wanes, the Zodiac signs and their rulership, growing garlic, pr...
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161. Non-Toxic Cleaning Products: Sustainable Ingredients in Product Manufacturing with David Watkins, Co-Founder of Dirty Labs from 2023-09-29T10:00
When it comes to reducing waste in our daily lives, there are several steps we can take, like curbing our consumerism, composting our food waste, and recycling. But what about our cleaning products...
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BONUS: Let's Make Good Dirt! from 2023-09-26T07:00
The foundation of all life on the planet is the soil beneath our feet. But that soil isn't indestructible and if scientists are right, we may only have a few dozen harvests left before the good dir...
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160. Sustainable Small Scale Homesteading with authors Michelle Bruhn and Stephanie Thurow from 2023-09-22T10:00
We often have this misconception about homesteading; that we need 40+ acres in order to start growing our own food. But that's not the case. There's so much we can do with where we are. Master Gard...
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159. Creating the Life You Want: A Holistic Approach to Radiant Living with Andi Eaton Alleman of Oui, We Studio from 2023-09-15T07:00
Our guest today is Andi Eaton Alleman, Founder of Oui, We Studio, a platform dedicated to new school approaches to radiant living. She also hosts the top-ranked wellness podcast Your Woo Woo Best F...
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158. Ecology and Textiles: Shopping Sustainably with Liv Olsen of "A Thrifty Notion" from 2023-09-08T10:00
Liv Olsen, owner of the secondhand fabric shop A Thrifty Notion in Ogden, Kansas, has a passion for textiles and ecology. She is on a mission to prevent deadstock and destashed fabrics from ending ...
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Slow Living Through the Seasons | 02 | September from 2023-09-05T04:00
Welcome to September and Slow Living Through the Seasons! This is the month that we transition into fall. We'll talk how to embrace the last beautiful days of summer despite the marketing pressure ...
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157. A Conversation with Krista and Fia Arias of Tierra Soul Farm, a Ministry for Healing, Liberation and Cultural Repair from 2023-09-01T10:00
In this interview, the mother-daughter team Krista and Fia Arias join Emma and Mary to discuss the mission of Tierra Soul Farm in Magdalena, New Mexico, helping people and communities find well bei...
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BONUS: Always Feeling Rushed? Three Practices for Experiencing More Time in Your Day from 2023-08-29T10:00
Do you feel like your time slips away from you? Do you feel overwhelmed by the tasks you have to complete during your day, like they're an insurmountable mountain you can't climb? You're not alone....
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156. Pathways Toward an Ecological Civilization with Phillip Clayton of EcoCiv from 2023-08-25T10:00
As the climate crisis continues to escalate, viable solutions might seem more and more unattainable. Our guest is Philip Clayton, Co-Founder and President of the Institute for Ecological Civilizati...
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155. Creating a Backyard Microfarm with Leah Webb, Author of "The 7 Step Homestead" from 2023-08-18T10:00
In this episode we're talking to Leah Webb, author of The Seven Step Homestead about how to turn any yard into a primary food source with vegetables, fruits, chickens, pollinator plants and medicin...
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154. Healing the Wounds of Trauma with Princess Manuel, Spiritual Life Coach, Community Herbalist and Founder of LUYA Healing and Herbs. from 2023-08-11T10:00
TRIGGER WARNING: Princess Manuel briefly mentions her history with suicidal ideation. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. Many o...
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153. Regenerative Business with Emily Prieto of Seeds of Tao from 2023-08-04T10:00
In a world where rampant consumerism leads to the exploitation of the Earth's resources, what solutions can we look to for a more sustainable economy? Today's guest, Emily Prieto, co-founder of See...
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Slow Living Through The Seasons | 01 | August: Intro to Gardening by the Moon from 2023-08-01T04:00
Welcome to the debut of Mary’s solo podcast, Slow Living Through the Seasons. In this first episode, Mary talks about the seasonal shifts that take place in August and encourages us to slow down en...
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152. Transforming the World from the Inside Out with "Soil&Spirit" author Ian C. Williams from 2023-07-28T10:00
What is our work as individuals in creating a more sustainable and regenerative future? Today's guest is Ian C Williams, author of Soil&Spirit: Seeds of Purpose, Nature’s Insight&the Deep Work of ...
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Bonus Episode: Planning a "Sustainable" Wedding: Reflecting on Everything Post-Ceremony {PART 3} from 2023-07-25T10:00
Mary and Emma have returned from Emma's wedding! After months planning the weekend-long event, doing all they could to reduce waste and be as sustainable as possible, they can now sit down to refl...
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151. "Lawns into Meadows" with Author Owen Wormser on Regenerative Landscaping from 2023-07-21T10:00
Did you know that in this country, we have an area totaling the size of Washington State that is mowed lawns? Our guest is Owen Wormser, author of Lawns Into Meadows, who helps to weave people and ...
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PREVIEW: New Show! 🌻Slow Living Through The Seasons 🌿 from 2023-07-19T09:00
Welcome to Slow Living Through the Seasons! This is a new monthly podcast hosted by Mary Kingsley of The Good Dirt.Come join us for a monthly overview of how to embrace a slower, more sustainable l...
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PREVIEW: New Show! 🌻Slow Living Through The Seasons 🌿 from 2023-07-19T09:00
Welcome to Slow Living Through the Seasons! This is a new monthly podcast hosted by Mary Kingsley of The Good Dirt.Come join us for a monthly overview of how to embrace a slower, more sustainable l...
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150. One Family's Journey in Sustainable Living with Jamila Edwards of Life's Flowers Coffeehouse&Marketplace from 2023-07-14T10:00
Jamila Edwards, a long-time listener and fan of The Good Dirt podcast, joins Mary and Emma to talk about how slow living has transformed her life. After sending an email about convenience and susta...
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149. Seeking Real Solutions to Plastic Pollution with Smruti Aravind of The Story of Stuff from 2023-07-07T10:00
In this episode, Emma and Mary sit down to talk to Smruti Aravind, who oversees fundraising, donor communications, and grants at the Story of Stuff Project. Smruti brings over a decade of experienc...
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148. (Replay #86) Loving the World through Simple Living: Reevaluating our "Needs" with Danielle Alvarado of Sustainably Kind Living from 2023-06-30T10:00
To celebrate Plastic Free July, Mary and Emma are bringing back one of their favorite episodes on sustainable living: episode 86 with Danielle Alvarado which first aired on April 8th, 2022. Learn...
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147. Seeking the Wisdom of the Earth with Maria Rodale, author of Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden from 2023-06-23T10:00
Meet Maria Rodale, an author and advocate for organic regenerative farming. An explorer in search of the mysteries of the universe, Maria is the author of "Love Nature Magic: Shamanic Journeys into...
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146. Suburban Homesteading with Bailey Van Tassel of The Kitchen Garden Society from 2023-06-16T10:00
Bailey Van Tassel is an entrepreneur and mother of three, who created both the Kitchen Garden Society and the Garden Culture Podcast. She grew up on a hobby farm in Sebastopol, California, but didn...
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145. Reclaiming Our Food from Field to Kitchen with CSA Farmer Mo Moutoux of Moutoux Orchard from 2023-06-09T10:00
Emma and Mary are back from Emma's wedding, and they are spreading the joy with The Good Dirt. This episode features Maureen "Mo" Moutoux of Moutoux Orchards in Purcellville, VA. Mo has a Masters D...
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144. (Replay #40) Cultivating Sustainable Creativity with Liz Kimball from 2023-06-02T10:00
As Mary and Emma prepare for Emma's wedding, they are looking back at some of their favorite episodes on The Good Dirt. Today, it is a replay of episode 40, which first aired on April 30th, 2021. ...
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143. (Replay #37) The Accidental Rancher - Reconnecting to the Land with Singer Songwriter Eliza Blue from 2023-05-26T10:00
As Mary and Emma prepare for Emma's wedding, they are looking back at some of their favorite episodes on The Good Dirt. Today, it is a replay of episode 37, which first aired on April 9th, 2021. In...
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142. Regenerative Practices in Textile Production with Jeanne Carver of Shaniko Wool Co. from 2023-05-19T10:00
Jeanne Carver is the award-winning founder and president of Shaniko Wool Company and current owner of Imperial Stock Ranch (est 1871) in Oregon. For over 20 years, she has been connecting the origi...
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141. Restoring Justice Through Love and the Living Soil with Jonathan McRay of Silver Run Forest Farm from 2023-05-12T10:00
Grown up in East Tennessee with deep roots like Mary Kingsley, Jonathan McRay shares his day-to-day as he works in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. With an MA in Conflict Transformation and Resto...
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140. Seeking Sustainability in Business and Life with Olivia Youngs of Simple Coffee Company from 2023-05-05T08:00
Mom of three girls and sustainable coffee shop owner Olivia Youngs is making waves in the coffee world one cup at a time. Simple Coffee Co. opened their doors in November of 2019 and since then, th...
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139. Creating Circularity in Construction with Marianna Sparks of Property Pro's from 2023-04-28T08:00
Our guest today is Marianna Sparks, founder of Property Pro's, a property stewardship company with a mission to foster sustainability in the building industry. Marianna speaks to us today about the...
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Planning a "Sustainable" Wedding: A Peek Into Our Process {PART 2} from 2023-04-25T09:00
In the second installment of this bonus series on sustainable weddings, Mary and Emma discuss the challenges of planning their family celebration without the excessive waste that is typical in the ...
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138. The Urgent Need for Restorative Gardening with Mary Reynolds from 2023-04-21T08:00
Internationally acclaimed landscape designer, activist and bestselling author of The Garden Awakening and her newly released title We are the Ark, Mary Reynolds discusses her efforts to restore the...
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137. Food for Our Future: Urban Agriculture and Afroecology with Gail Taylor of Three Part Harmony Farm from 2023-04-14T08:00
"Food as Medicine. Food as Culture. Food for our Future." is the slogan of Three Part Harmony Farm (TPH) owned and operated by Gail Taylor in northeast Washington, D.C. Three Part Harmony Farm is ...
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136. Humanity as a Geologic Force with Michael Osborne of Generation Anthropocene from 2023-04-07T08:00
Our guest on this episode is the host of Generation Anthropocene, a science podcast that explores planetary change. So, what is the Anthropocene? "The Anthropocene is a statement: Humanity is a geo...
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135. Seeking Solutions to Waste in the School Supply Industry with Wisdom Supply Co. from 2023-03-31T08:00
The school supply industry is filling our oceans and landfills with megatons of TRASH and consumers CAN choose to refuse, thanks to the paradigm shifting innovations of people like these two creati...
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Planning a "Sustainable" Wedding: A Peek Into Our Process from 2023-03-29T08:00
In the first of this bonus series on sustainable weddings, Mary and Emma discuss the challenges of planning their family celebration without the excessive waste that is typical in the industry. Wit...
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134. Sustainable Fashion Meets Style and Innovation with Elisabeth de Gramont of Frank And Oak from 2023-03-24T08:00
Deep-dive into one brand's process in sourcing&developing responsible fashion. This week, Mary&Emma are chatting with Elisabeth de Gramont, Chief Brand Officer and Head of Impact at Frank And Oak. ...
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133. Eco-Textiles and Sustainable Sheets: Better Bamboo with Phoebe Yu and Kat Dey of Ettitude from 2023-03-17T08:00
Phoebe Yu and Kat Dey are the cofounders of ettitude, an award-winning material science and lifestyle company innovating eco-textiles to fight climate change. Why does this matter? Listen to this c...
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132. The Power of Flour: The Many Benefits of Local Grain Economies with Heather Coiner of the Common Grain Alliance from 2023-03-10T09:00
Have you ever wondered where the ingredients for your bread come from...like really wondered? And why should you care? Today's guest is here to tell us all about how a local grain supply supports l...
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131. Rewilding Our Way Home to Ourselves with Hillarie Maddox of Black Girl Country Living from 2023-03-03T09:00
This week we are talking to writer, creator and self proclaimed life-long learner, Hillarie Maddox, founder of Black Girl, Country Living. Hillarie preaches the idea that slow living in a lifestyle...
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130. It Starts in the Kitchen: Sustainable Living with Anne-Marie Bonneau of Zero Waste Chef from 2023-02-24T09:00
Our guest today is someone who began her plastic-free journey in her kitchen, and has now become the renowned Zero Waste Chef, Anne-Marie Bonneau! Starting as a Zero Plastic Chef, she took the next...
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129. Foraging&Feasting: Food, Medicine, and Herbal Healing with Dina Falconi from 2023-02-17T09:00
Meet Dina Falconi, herbalist, teacher, and author, of Feasting and Foraging. In this episode, we hear about her journey toward leading a meaningful, healthy life and finding natural medicine throug...
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128. Futuresteading with Jade Miles of Black Barn Farm from 2023-02-10T09:00
Ever dream about moving to a Homestead? In today's episode, we're talking to Jade Miles of Black Barn Farm. Jade is the author of FUTURESTEADING, a practical and inspirational guide to living in a ...
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127. Discovering the Roots of Good Health with Lauren Haynes of Wooden Spoon Herbs from 2023-02-03T10:00
Today's discussion is with Lauren Haynes, founder of Wooden Spoon Herbs, a company providing products and education to help you build your routine of herbal support. Lauren's goal is to make earth-...
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BONUS: The History and Folklore of Brigid: Saint, Legend and Lady Farmer with Kathy Spaar | Episode 27 Reprise from 2023-01-31T10:00
Today's episode is about Brigid, saint and legend, known for her skills at the hearth, the loom, midwifery, healing, poetry and animal husbandry. Kathy Spaar, spiritual director, pilgrimage leader ...
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126. No Fluff: The Inside Info On Wool Insulation with Andrew Legge of Havelock Wool from 2023-01-27T10:00
Looking for a natural insulation option? Look no further than the world's oldest...wool! In today's episode, Mary&Emma chat with Andrew Legge, founder of Havelock Wool to discuss wool insulation, h...
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125. How Smokey the Bear Changed America: The Importance of Grasslands with Kyle Lybarger of The Native Habitat Project from 2023-01-20T10:00
Today's guest is Kyle Lybarger, a forester and conservationist from north Alabama. His passion is identifying, protecting, and managing the overlooked grassland ecosystems in his region and educati...
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124. Exploring Real Life Environmentalism with Julia Blandford of the Seeking Sustainability Podcast from 2023-01-13T09:00
Today's episode is with Julia Blandford, a recent graduate from the Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in Fashion Marketing and Management, and host of the Seeking Sustainability Podcast...
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Reprise: Little Christmas and a Story for Epiphany, The Legend of Old Befana from 2023-01-06T09:00
In this episode, Mary and Emma discuss the meaning of January 6th as the Feast of Epiphany. According to the Christian Liturgical Calendar, this day commemorates the three Magi's visit to the scene...
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123. Year End Review: Mary and Emma Look Back at Top Moments from 2022 from 2022-12-30T09:00
Tune in as Mary and Emma each discuss and review their picks for the most impactful episodes from 2022. The year has been so full of fun, informative and inspiring interviews, it's hard to narrow i...
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Slow Holiday: A Winter Reflection and Music from 2022-12-23T09:00
Tune in for this special winter episode, featuring a holiday reflection and a favorite traditional song, sent to you with love from Mary and Emma. Happy Holidays everyone! Special thank you to The ...
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122. Creating Sustainable Art in a Consumer Culture with Cyanotype Artist Christa Norman from 2022-12-16T09:00
Our guest today is Christa Norman, a fine artist whose photographic medium is cyanotype. Her work reflects seasons and explores seasons of the human experience. Christa creates floral artwork with ...
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121. Eliminating the Idea of Waste: Everything is Recyclable with Mary Ellen Dowd of Terracycle from 2022-12-09T09:00
Our discussion today is with Mary Ellen Dowd, a Communications Associate at TerraCycle, Inc. TerraCycle is an international leader in innovative sustainability solutions, creating and operating fir...
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120. Food Waste Solutions: How Home Composting Can Be Easy with Jeremy Lang of Pela from 2022-12-02T09:00
Our guest today is Jeremy Lang of Pela, the company that started with a product that you hold every day - the world’s first compostable phone case. Jeremy had the courage to spend years experimenti...
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119. Growing Access: Modeling a Community Based Food System with Laurell Simms of Urban Growers Collective from 2022-11-25T09:00
Our guest today is Laurell Sims, Co-Founder&CEO of Urban Growers Collective in Chicago, here to talk about food accessibility and the development of community-based food systems. Urban Growers Coll...
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Slow Friday Reprise: A Slow Living Perspective on the Holidays with Mary and Emma from 2022-11-22T10:00
In celebration of the holiday this week, and upcoming "Black Friday", we're re-airing our favorite slow-living take on the matter...Slow Friday! RE-AIR FROM 11/26/21You're in for something a littl...
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118. Connecting the Seemingly Un-Connectable with Brandi Stanley of This Plus That from 2022-11-18T09:00
Today we're talking to Brandi Stanley, host of the podcast This Plus That. Brandi makes a living out of making connections. If creativity is the ability to connect the seemingly un-connectable, tha...
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117. A Return to Regenerative: The Story of White Oak Pastures Farm with Jenni Harris from 2022-11-11T09:00
Today our guest is Jenni Harris, daughter of Will Harris and 5th generation Harris family member at White Oak Pastures. In the mid-90s, her father Will Harris recognized the problems in late 20th-c...
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116. Rewilding Our Souls and the Planet with Claire Dunn of Nature's Apprentice from 2022-11-04T08:00
Today's guest is Claire Dunn, here with us to dive deeply into the mysteries of nature and psyche through the pathways of deep nature connection. Speaking to us from Melbourne, Australia, Claire is...
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115. Creating Sustainability in the Death Care Industry with Tom Harries of Earth Funeral from 2022-10-28T09:00
Our guest today is Tom Harries, co-founder and CEO of Earth™, a sustainable funeral brand specializing in soil transformation. So what is soil transformation, and what does it have to do with death...
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Slow Living Through the Seasons Halloween Edition with Mary and Emma from 2022-10-24T04:00
Join Mary and Emma as they discuss a slow living Halloween, the second largest consumer season in the US. From the ancient traditions of the Celtic Samhain celebrations, to the modern day spook fes...
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114. Stop Landscaping and Start Lifescaping: Regenerative Gardening with Monique Allen of The Garden Continuum from 2022-10-21T09:00
Today’s guest is Monique Allen, CEO and Creative Director of The Garden Continuum, a landscaping design company that brings the principles of regenerative agriculture to ornamental gardening. The c...
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113. Common Sense Sustainability with Jessie Stokes of The Tiny Yellow Bungalow from 2022-10-14T10:00
Today’s guest is Jessie Stokes, founder and owner of The Tiny Yellow Bungalow Shop. What started as an experimental blog in sustainability in the Spring of 2015 has become an online, eco-conscious ...
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112. Living the Nature Connection with Becky O Cole, Regenerative Farmer, Forager and Folk Herbalist from 2022-10-07T10:00
Today we're talking to Becky Cole, regenerative farmer, gardener, folk herbalist, forager and mother. Becky runs Broughgammon Farm with her husband Charlie in Northern Ireland. She became intereste...
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111. Soul and Soil: How Good Dirt is Essential for Thriving Plants and Humans with Aaron Deacon of BIOS Nutrients from 2022-09-30T10:00
Today we are talking to Aaron Deacon, creator of BIOS Nutrients, a natural plant fertilizer that provides natural alternatives to chemical fertilizers&pesticides for indoor plants, gardens, and far...
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110. Designing the Life of Your Dreams in a Consumer Culture with Stephanie O'Dea of The Slow Living Podcast from 2022-09-23T10:00
Our guest today is Stephanie O’Dea, a New York Times best-selling author, a certified life coach, and the host of The Slow Living Podcast. Stephanie specializes in long-term goal planning for her c...
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109. Beyond Sustainability: Creating a Regenerative Supply Chain with Janessa Leone from 2022-09-16T10:00
Our guests today are Janessa Leone, founder of the sustainable luxury brand Janessa Leoné, and Rachel Cantu, supply chain and sustainability advisor, and founder of Simplify and Grow Business Consu...
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79. The Golden Secrets: Clean Beauty, Sustainable Business and Living With Chronic Illness with Jesse Golden from 2022-02-18T06:00
Join us for this conversation with author, mother, model and beauty entrepreneur Jesse Golden of The Golden Secrets, as she shares her story of creating a sustainable skincare product line, and he...
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Cultivating Appreciation: Week 3 Slow Living Challenge Check-In with Mary & Emma from 2022-02-15T06:00
Tune in today for a brief check-in from Mary & Emma on the progress of the Lady Farmer 2022 Slow Living Challenge, and to discuss this week's focus theme.
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78. Slow Food, Living Bread: Heritage Grains and 18th Century Food Ways with Justin Cherry of Half Crown Bakehouse from 2022-02-11T06:00
Step back in time with living history fellow and historical baker Justin Cherry, founder and owner of Half Crown Bakehouse, as he shares his love for nutrient rich ancient grains and 18th century b...
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The "Feeling Inventory": Week 2 Slow Living Challenge Check-In with Mary & Emma from 2022-02-08T06:00
Tune in today for a brief check-in from Mary & Emma on the progress of the Lady Farmer 2022 Slow Living Challenge, and to discuss this week's focus theme.
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77. The Wild Farming Life: Farming in Harmony with Nature through Regenerative Practices with Lynn Cassells of Lynbreck Croft from 2022-02-04T06:00
Rewild the land and yourself by farming in harmony with nature and leaning into regenerative practices that create habitat connectivity. Our guest today, Lynn Cassells, alongside her partner Sandra...
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Slow Living Challenge: Week 1 Check-In with Mary & Emma from 2022-02-01T06:00
Tune in today for a brief check-in from Mary & Emma on the launch of the Lady Farmer 2022 Slow Living Challenge, and to discuss this week's focus theme.
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Establish a Slow Living Practice: Week 1 Slow Living Challenge Check-In with Mary & Emma from 2022-02-01T06:00
Tune in today for a brief check-in from Mary & Emma on the launch of the Lady Farmer 2022 Slow Living Challenge, and to discuss this week's focus theme.
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76. Eating Sustainably: The Importance of Locally Grown Food and Short Supply Chains for Food Security and Health with Liz Reitzig from 2022-01-28T06:00
Heal and connect with seasonal locally grown food and learn how to participate in a system that sustains our local economy, provides food access, food security and mitigates food waste. Our guest t...
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75. Creating a Sustainable Lifestyle through Tiny House Living and Conscious Consumerism with Ryan Mitchell of The Tiny Life from 2022-01-21T06:00
Join the minimalist movement, and design a simple, sustainable lifestyle that provides freedom from debt, consumerism, and cultural expectations. Our guest today is Ryan Mitchell, creator of The T...
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74. Nurturing a Dream: Caring for the Land and Community with Ashli Johnson and Lisa Hinton of Old Westminster Winery from 2022-01-14T06:00
Where does land stewardship and regeneration, natural wine production, sustainable farming practices and local community collaboration come together? On today’s episode of The Good Dirt, Mary and E...
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73. Healing Your Microbiome: The Power of Fermentation for Health and Happiness with Donna Schwenk of Cultured Food Life from 2022-01-07T06:00
Transform you microbiome and you life with cultured foods, and learn how the simple practice of food fermentation can promote mind and body healing. On today’s episode of The Good Dirt, Mary & Emm...
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72. Mitigating Climate Change Through Home Agroecology: From Lawns to Ecosystems with Justin West from 2021-12-17T06:00
You can begin healing the planet, improving your health and mitigating climate change right outside your door! On today’s episode of The Good Dirt we sit down with Justin West, the creative entrep...
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71. Honoring African-American Artistic Heritage, Ancestral Wisdom, and the Divine Feminine with Quilt Muralist Cookie Washington from 2021-12-10T06:00
Today we're talking to Cookie Washington, an African American quilting muralist and fourth generation needle worker, who addresses issues of race and social equality while celebrating the contribu...
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70. 18th Century Fiber Production at George Washington's Mount Vernon with Sara Marie Massee from 2021-12-03T06:00
Today's guest is Sara Marie Massee, a lead interpreter at George Washington's Mount Vernon. She works with the historic trades department, teaching and actually doing many of the skills and trades ...
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69. Slow Friday: Bringing Sanity Back to the Holidays with Mary and Emma from 2021-11-26T06:00
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Good Dirt Podcast where today we will be kicking off the holiday season with a special Slow Friday episode! Join us as we share a bit about our own experiences...
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69. Slow Friday: Rethinking the Holiday Frenzy with Mary and Emma from 2021-11-26T06:00
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Good Dirt Podcast where today we will be kicking off the holiday season with a special Slow Friday episode! Join us as we share a bit about our own experiences...
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68. Regenerative Education & Rust Belt Fibershed with Jess Boeke and Sarah Pottle from 2021-11-19T06:00
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Good Dirt Podcast where we we will hear from twin sisters Jess Boeke and Sarah Pottle of the Rust Belt Fibershed. This dynamic duo works as a team promoting et...
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68. Regenerative Education&Rust Belt Fibershed with Jess Boeke and Sarah Pottle from 2021-11-19T06:00
This week we will hear from twin sisters Jess Boeke and Sarah Pottle of the Rust Belt Fibershed, a bioregional textile network growing hope and resilience through the use of local fibers. We speak...
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67. Happy Earth Habits with Skylar Saba from 2021-11-12T09:01
Did you know that Gen Z is using fashion TikTok to fight climate change? Joining us on today’s episode is Sylar Saba, a Gen-Z influencer who shares her low waste sustainability tips by engaging onl...
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66. Beyond Honey with Tierney Monahan from 2021-11-05T06:00
This week's episode is all about honeybees! Did you know that there are 4,000 different bee species native to North America? Honey bees, however, are not native to North America, but were brought h...
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65. Green Burial: Rethinking Death Practices with Heidi Hannapel of Bluestem Conservation Cemetery from 2021-10-29T06:00
Today we're talking with Heidi Hannapel, cofounder of the Bluestem Conservation Cemetery, about options for green burial. We're also taking a look at our modern approach to death and the practices ...
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64. Homesteading is What You Make It with Angela Ferraro Fanning of Axe&Root Homestead from 2021-10-22T06:00
On today’s episode of The Good Dirt, we’re chatting with Angela Ferraro Fanning of Axe and Root Homestead, a six-acre farm in central New Jersey. Angela shares the story of how she went from being ...
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63. Regenerative Bison Farming with Liz Riffle from 2021-10-15T06:00
On today’s episode of The Good Dirt, we’re speaking with Liz Riffle of Riffle Farm in Preston County, WV, which is a small bison farm raising grass-fed and finished animals. Owner and Operato...
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62. Under A Tin Roof with Kayla Lobermeier from 2021-10-08T06:00
Under A Tin Roof is a mother-daughter company created by today's guest, Kayloa Lobermeier and her mother Jill Haupt, inspiring others, as their motto says, in living a wholesome, simple, historic...
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61. Fighting Food Insecurity with Jenny Freeman of Community FarmShare from 2021-10-01T06:00
For today's guest Jenny Freeman, what sprouted as an idea to tackle food insecurity during the pandemic has now grown into a fully registered 501(c)(3) organization that offers individuals and orga...
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60. Fiber Farming, Plant Dyes, Animal Weddings and Pies: Adventures on Wing and a Prayer Farm with Tammy White from 2021-09-24T06:00
Located in a small town in New England, Wing& A Prayer Farm began as an idea sparked during a trip to England in 2000. Inspired by the many sheep farms dotting the countryside, Tammy and her ch...
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59. Art for the Earth: Sustainable Practices and Natural Dyes with Fiber Artist Lotta Helleberg from 2021-09-17T06:00
Lotta grew up in Sweden and began her career as a journalist before immigrating to the US in the ’80s. After settling in Charlottesville, Virginia, she transitioned into graphic design, bringing t...
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58. Practicing Mindfulness Through Weaving with Kate Kilmurray from 2021-09-10T08:00
In Kate Kilmurray’s experience, weaving is one of the best practices for mindfulness, grounding ourselves in nature, and returning to who we really are. As our hands get involved with each thread, ...
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57. The Return of American Made Linen with Sandy&Durl of The Chico Flax Project from 2021-09-03T06:00
Growing flax and processing it into linen is one of the oldest methods of clothing manufacturing on the planet. Sandy Fisher and Durl Van Alstyne have prided themselves in reviving this old craft h...
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56. Accessing Capital&Supporting Regenerative Agriculture with Dan Miller and Spike Gjerde of Steward from 2021-08-27T06:00
Separately, Dan Miller and Spike Gjerde knew that they needed to find a way to support regenerative farmers and producers using their own natural talents and expertise. Dan’s family had been farmin...
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Wisdom From The Wild: A Conversation with Doniga Markegard from 2021-08-23T12:35:52.591301
In today's episode, we sit down with Doniga Markegard, regenerative rancher, mother, wildlife tracker, and author of this month's Lady Farmer Book Club pick, "Dawn Again". Listen to Doniga's story ...
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The Power of Your Purchase: Gifting Consciously & Buying Responsibly with Sherri Powell from 2021-08-23T12:35:52.582031
Mary & Emma sit down with Sherri Powell of Yours Rurally (@yoursrurally), a conscious gifting company, for a lively chat about empowerment through thoughtful consumption. Sherri, with roots in rura...
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A Permaculture Community: How Art, Food, and Family Come Together at ANIMA Casa Rural from 2021-08-23T12:35:52.580352
Mary and Emma sit down with Julian, the Director of ANIMA Casa Rural - a B&B, artist residency and working farm located in the municipality of Tala in Jalisco, Mexico. ANIMA offers a space that emp...
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Slowing Down for the Holidays and A Quick Recap on This Year from 2021-08-23T12:35:52.576010
Mary and Emma sit down to reflect on this past year of Lady Farmer - discussing their growth during the difficult year that was 2020. With the holidays around the corner, there’s a lot to think ab...
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New Year's Day Solo Show: Mary Tells the Story of Old Befana from 2021-08-23T12:35:52.574231
Mary welcomes in the New Year by sharing the story of Old Befana, a tale for Epiphany. However you're celebrating this year, we hope that this story brings you joy and light!
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Who Made Your Clothes? Relationships & Good Dirt with Eric Henry of TS Designs from 2021-08-23T12:35:52.573485
Mary and Emma sit down with Eric Henry from TS Designs who has been navigating sustainability through the fashion industry for the past 40 years. Henry discusses the effects of NAFTA on TS Designs ...
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Understanding Organic: What You Need to Know About Food Sustainability with Ellen Polishuk from 2021-08-23T12:35:52.569760
In this special live episode, Mary and Emma talk with Ellen Polishuk, an organic vegetable farmer for 25 years and now a teacher and consultant for those in the farming business. Ellen speaks from...
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Emma's 30th Birthday Special with Lindsey and Krista of Almost 30! from 2021-08-23T12:35:52.565035
For this special birthday episode of "The Good Dirt," Emma goes solo as host, talking with Lindsey and Krista from the "Almost 30" podcast. Emma reflects on her twenties and discusses her feelings...
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Living in Rhythm: Women's Well Being with Sharon Bailey from 2021-08-23T12:35:52.560720
Today's guest is Sharon Bailey of The Glow Emporium, a woman’s wellness education and empowerment community. As a homesteader, mother, entrepreneur, and educator living in a small mountain town, S...
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A Calling to the Land with Songwriter Eliza Blue, the Accidental Rancher from 2021-08-23T12:35:52.559223
In this episode, Mary and Emma have a wonderful conversation with Eliza Blue, a singer/songwriter who lives and works on a regeneratively-managed ranch raising grass-fed cattle and fiber sheep with...
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Fermented Foods for Health & Happiness with Kirsten Shockey from 2021-08-23T12:35:52.555510
In today’s episode, Mary and Emma talk with Kirsten Shockey about her fermentation journey, the science behind fermentation, and how to dive fearlessly into this rich and nutritional practice. Kirs...
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Make, Thrift, Mend With Katrina Rodabaugh from 2021-08-23T12:35:52.551507
On today’s episode of The Good Dirt, Mary and Emma sit down with artist, writer and teacher Katrina Rodabaugh to discuss her slow fashion journey, sustainability as a process, embracing imperfecti...
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Beyond the Dream: Legal Resilience and Homesteading Reframed with Eva Moss from 2021-08-23T12:35:52.546472
Mary and Emma have an enlightening conversation this week with grower and legal educator Eva Moss, discussing an aspect of the homestead dream that is too often overlooked. Knowing farm law and pre...
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Trash Talk: The Truth About Compostables with Lauren Olson of WorldCentric from 2021-08-23T12:35:52.545519
In this week’s episode, Mary and Emma dive deep into the world of plastic consumption and waste management with Lauren Olson, a Zero Waste Manager at World Centric, exploring the world of compostab...
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Renegade Beauty with Nadine Artemis from 2021-08-23T12:35:52.541280
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Good Dirt Podcast where we speak about rethinking conventional notions of wellness and beauty with Nadine Artemis, entrepreneur and creator of Living Libations...
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55. A Taste of France: Cooking and Slow Living in Gascony with Kate Hill from 2021-08-13T16:52
The greatest secret to mastering the art of cooking? It's'not the recipes, but in using the freshest ingredients that are indigenous to the land. In France, this means buying locally grown, in-seas...
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A Taste of France: Cooking and Slow Living in Gascony with Kate Hill from 2021-08-13T11:48:20
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Good Dirt Podcast, where we speak to the renowned chef and author Kate Hill, who shares with us the secrets of Gascon cooking and stories of her life in southw...
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54. Renegade Beauty with Nadine Artemis from 2021-08-06T16:38
Nature provides the greatest elixirs: sunshine, water, air, and plants. By harnessing that power and bringing these elements into our everyday beauty routines, we can embrace a simpler, more natura...
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A National Model for Land Preservation: The Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve with Caroline Taylor from 2021-07-30T13:00
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Good Dirt Podcast where we dive into the topics of land conservation, local food production and environmental stewardship in the Washington, DC metropolitan ar...
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53. A National Model for Land Preservation: The Montgomery County Agricultural Reserve with Caroline Taylor from 2021-07-30T13:00
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Good Dirt Podcast where we dive into the topics of land conservation, local food production and environmental stewardship in the Washington, DC metropolitan ar...
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Go Plastic Free with Linen: Regenerative Design for the Kitchen with Heidi Barr from 2021-07-23T10:00
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Good Dirt Podcast where we dive into the topic of reclaimed fabrics with entrepreneur and former costume designer Heidi Barr. As the founder of The Kitchen Gar...
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52. Go Plastic Free with Linen: Regenerative Design for the Kitchen with Heidi Barr from 2021-07-23T10:00
Welcome to this week’s episode of The Good Dirt Podcast where we dive into the topic of reclaimed fabrics with entrepreneur and former costume designer Heidi Barr. As the founder of The Kitchen Gar...
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The Million Acre Challenge: Building Regenerative Systems for Healthy Soil with Amanda Cather from 2021-07-16T18:25:57
In this week’s episode, Mary and Emma talk with Amanda Cather from The Million Acre Challenge, a nonprofit organization that helps Maryland farmers build soil health, increase farm profitability, ...
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51. The Million Acre Challenge: Building Regenerative Systems for Healthy Soil with Amanda Cather from 2021-07-16T18:25
In this week’s episode, Mary and Emma talk with Amanda Cather from The Million Acre Challenge, a nonprofit organization that helps Maryland farmers build soil health, increase farm profitability, ...
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50. Trash Talk: The Truth About Compostables with Lauren Olson of WorldCentric from 2021-07-09T10:00
In this week’s episode, Mary and Emma dive deep into the world of plastic consumption and waste management with Lauren Olson, a Zero Waste Manager at World Centric, exploring the world of compostab...
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49. Beyond the Dream: Legal Resilience and Homesteading Reframed with Eva Moss from 2021-07-02T12:12
Mary and Emma have an enlightening conversation this week with grower and legal educator Eva Moss, discussing an aspect of the homestead dream that is too often overlooked. Knowing farm law and pre...
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Curiosity, Creativity, and Community with Eva Kosmas Flores from 2021-06-25T12:17:32
This week, Mary and Emma have a wonderful conversation with photographer, chef, cookbook author, educator and entrepreneur turned homesteader, Eva Kosmas Flores. Eva shares her journey to the slow...
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48. Curiosity, Creativity, and Community with Eva Kosmas Flores from 2021-06-25T12:17
This week, Mary and Emma have a wonderful conversation with photographer, chef, cookbook author, educator and entrepreneur turned homesteader, Eva Kosmas Flores. Eva shares her journey to the slow...
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Juneteenth: A History and Reflection on Emancipation with Tony Cohen from 2021-06-19T12:00
We have a special BONUS episode for you this week, in celebration of our newest national holiday--Juneteenth! Mary and Emma reunite with author, historian and farmer Tony Cohen for an exploration i...
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Fashion, Art and Mystical Stitches with Christi Johnson from 2021-06-18T12:02:44
On today’s episode of The Good Dirt, Mary and Emma have a conversation with artist, teacher and “sorceress of the stitch” Christi Johnson. Christi’s art reflects communion and connection with plan...
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47. Fashion, Art and Mystical Stitches with Christi Johnson from 2021-06-18T12:02
On today’s episode of The Good Dirt, Mary and Emma have a conversation with artist, teacher and “sorceress of the stitch” Christi Johnson. Christi’s art reflects communion and connection with plan...
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46. A Lady Farmer's Life with Michelle Aronson from 2021-06-11T11:00
In this episode, we talk with Lady Farmer and chef Michelle Aronson, creator of Farmbelly, an educational platform dedicated to sharing the love of growing, cooking, and eating wonderful food. Alt...
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46. A Lady Farmer's Life with Michelle Aronson from 2021-06-11T11:00
In this episode, we talk with Lady Farmer and chef Michelle Aronson, creator of Farmbelly, an educational platform dedicated to sharing the love of growing, cooking, and eating wonderful food. Alt...
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45. Make, Thrift, Mend With Katrina Rodabaugh from 2021-06-04T12:20
On today’s episode of The Good Dirt, Mary and Emma sit down with artist, writer and teacher Katrina Rodabaugh to discuss her slow fashion journey, sustainability as a process, embracing imperfecti...
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The Moon and the Emergence with Mary and Emma from 2021-05-28T13:28:37
On today’s episode, it's Mary and Emma catching up on what’s currently captivating their interest, and the latest happenings on the farm. Mary shares her experience and knowledge gardening by the m...
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44. The Moon and the Emergence with Mary and Emma from 2021-05-28T13:28
On today’s episode, it's Mary and Emma catching up on what’s currently captivating their interest, and the latest happenings on the farm. Mary shares her experience and knowledge gardening by the m...
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Practice or Performance? Artistic Expression, Slow Living, and the Role of Social Media with Marlee Grace from 2021-05-21T12:56:42
On today’s episode of The Good Dirt, Mary and Emma talk with dancer, writer and quiltmaker Marlee Grace to consider the question, what are we practicing and showing up for in our day to day lives? ...
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43. Practice or Performance? Artistic Expression, Slow Living, and the Role of Social Media with Marlee Grace from 2021-05-21T12:56
On today’s episode of The Good Dirt, Mary and Emma talk with dancer, writer and quiltmaker Marlee Grace to consider the question, what are we practicing and showing up for in our day to day lives? ...
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A Passion for Wool: What’s Behind a Sustainable Supply Chain with Lani Estill from 2021-05-14T13:26:18
In today’s episode, Mary and Emma sit down with Lani Estill, founder of Lani’s Lana ~ Fine Rambouillet Wool; a commercial wool business and small yarn line based in Northern California. Alongside h...
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42. A Passion for Wool: What’s Behind a Sustainable Supply Chain with Lani Estill from 2021-05-14T13:26
In today’s episode, Mary and Emma sit down with Lani Estill, founder of Lani’s Lana ~ Fine Rambouillet Wool; a commercial wool business and small yarn line based in Northern California. Alongside h...
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41. Fermented Foods for Health & Happiness with Kirsten Shockey from 2021-05-07T10:00
In today’s episode, Mary and Emma talk with Kirsten Shockey about her fermentation journey, the science behind fermentation, and how to dive fearlessly into this rich and nutritional practice. Kirs...
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Cultivating The Creative Life with Liz Kimball from 2021-04-30T10:00
Liz Kimball (MFA, CPC) is a creativity catalyst, writer, coach, speaker, and founder of The Collective, a network of women creators and thought leaders dedicated to fostering cultural change throug...
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40. Cultivating The Creative Life with Liz Kimball from 2021-04-30T10:00
Liz Kimball (MFA, CPC) is a creativity catalyst, writer, coach, speaker, and founder of The Collective, a network of women creators and thought leaders dedicated to fostering cultural change throug...
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The Role of Activism in the Fashion Revolution with Elizabeth Cline from 2021-04-23T11:46:33
Our guest this week is Elizabeth Cline, a New York-based author, journalist, and expert on consumer culture, fast fashion, sustainability and labor rights in the apparel industry. She is the autho...
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39. The Role of Activism in the Fashion Revolution with Elizabeth Cline from 2021-04-23T11:46
Our guest this week is Elizabeth Cline, a New York-based author, journalist, and expert on consumer culture, fast fashion, sustainability and labor rights in the apparel industry. She is the autho...
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The Regenerative Role of Local Fibersheds with Rebecca Burgess from 2021-04-16T10:00
On this special live episode of The Good Dirt, Mary and Emma talk with Rebecca Burgess, the founder of Fibershed, a non profit organization that develops regional fiber systems that build soil and...
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38. The Regenerative Role of Local Fibersheds with Rebecca Burgess from 2021-04-16T10:00
On this special live episode of The Good Dirt, Mary and Emma talk with Rebecca Burgess, the founder of Fibershed, a non profit organization that develops regional fiber systems that build soil and...
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37. A Calling to the Land with Songwriter Eliza Blue, the Accidental Rancher from 2021-04-09T10:00
In this episode, Mary and Emma have a wonderful conversation with Eliza Blue, a singer/songwriter who lives and works on a regeneratively-managed ranch raising grass-fed cattle and fiber sheep with...
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36. Living in Rhythm: Women's Well Being with Sharon Bailey from 2021-04-02T10:00
Today's guest is Sharon Bailey of The Glow Emporium, a woman’s wellness education and empowerment community. As a homesteader, mother, entrepreneur, and educator living in a small mountain town, S...
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A Life of Making with Cynthia Main from 2021-03-26T13:20
Cynthia Main @sunhousecraft is an artisan maker in Berea, Kentucky who has built a thriving business hand making home goods. Inspired by the timeless traditions of Appalachian crafts, her wooden ...
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35. A Life of Making with Cynthia Main from 2021-03-26T13:20
Cynthia Main @sunhousecraft is an artisan maker in Berea, Kentucky who has built a thriving business hand making home goods. Inspired by the timeless traditions of Appalachian crafts, her wooden ...
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34. Slow Living, Personal Growth, and the Power of Plants with Alyson Morgan from 2021-03-19T10:00
Alyson Morgan (@alysonsimplygrows) is an environmentalist, gardener, artist and photographer, as well as a slow living advocate and mother. Through this conversation, Alyson gives us a glimpse of ...
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Slow Living, Personal Growth, and the Power of Plants with Alyson Morgan from 2021-03-19T10:00
Alyson Morgan (@alysonsimplygrows) is an environmentalist, gardener, artist and photographer, as well as a slow living advocate and mother. Through this conversation, Alyson gives us a glimpse of ...
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33. All About Natural Plant Dyes with Kathy Hattori of Botanical Colors from 2021-03-12T11:00
In today's episode, Mary and Emma talk with Kathy Hattori of Botanical Colors about natural plant dyes, and how she created a business from her desire to connect herself and others to the natural...
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All About Natural Plant Dyes with Kathy Hattori of Botanical Colors from 2021-03-12T11:00
In today's episode, Mary and Emma talk with Kathy Hattori of Botanical Colors about natural plant dyes, and how she created a business from her desire to connect herself and others to the natural...
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32. Emma's 30th Birthday Special with Lindsey and Krista of Almost 30! from 2021-03-05T11:00
For this special birthday episode of "The Good Dirt," Emma goes solo as host, talking with Lindsey and Krista from the "Almost 30" podcast. Emma reflects on her twenties and discusses her feelings...
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Preserving the History of the Underground Railroad with Tony Cohen from 2021-02-26T11:00
This week we spoke with historian, nonprofit founder, and author Tony Cohen, who operates Button Farm, Maryland’s only living history center depicting 19th-century slave plantation life and the her...
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31. Preserving the History of the Underground Railroad with Tony Cohen from 2021-02-26T11:00
This week we spoke with historian, nonprofit founder, and author Tony Cohen, who operates Button Farm, Maryland’s only living history center depicting 19th-century slave plantation life and the her...
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Folk Herbalism, Community and Culture with Farai Harreld from 2021-02-19T11:00
Mary and Emma chat with Farai Harreld, an herbalist and writer known as the Hillbilly African, who takes inspiration from both her African and rural American roots. Farai grew up in Botswana and ca...
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30. Folk Herbalism, Community and Culture with Farai Harreld from 2021-02-19T11:00
Mary and Emma chat with Farai Harreld, an herbalist and writer known as the Hillbilly African, who takes inspiration from both her African and rural American roots. Farai grew up in Botswana and ca...
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Urban Exodus: Going to the Country with Alissa Hessler from 2021-02-12T11:00
Mary and Emma chat with Alissa Hessler, creator of Urban Exodus, a project highlighting people from a variety of backgrounds who have made the switch from urban to rural living. Alissa tells the st...
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29. Urban Exodus: Going to the Country with Alissa Hessler from 2021-02-12T11:00
Mary and Emma chat with Alissa Hessler, creator of Urban Exodus, a project highlighting people from a variety of backgrounds who have made the switch from urban to rural living. Alissa tells the st...
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28. Understanding Organic: What You Need to Know About Food Sustainability with Ellen Polishuk from 2021-02-05T14:45
In this special live episode, Mary and Emma talk with Ellen Polishuk, an organic vegetable farmer for 25 years and now a teacher and consultant for those in the farming business. Ellen speaks from...
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Salve For Your Soul: A Conversation with the Women Behind Mom's Stuff from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Mary and Emma sit down with Lee & Zina Bennion, the incredible women behind Mom's Stuff Salve, their favorite skincare company based out in Utah. They talk all things business with family, sustaina...
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Creating Spaces for Well-Being and Healing in Your Life with Joy Hoffman from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Joy is a designer, an artist, and a visionary focused on advancing the human spirit through meaningful and creative design solutions. During this episode, we will discuss the importance of play, th...
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Fashion, Food and Soil: What You Need to Know with Amy DuFault from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393
Amy has been a sustainable fashion writer for the past 13 years for media including Ecouterre, Participant Media, and The Guardian. Currently, she’s the Sustainability and Communications Director f...
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The History and Folklore of Brigid: Saint, Legend and Lady Farmer with Kathy Spaar from 2021-01-29T14:10
Today's episode is about Brigid, saint and legend, known for her skills at the hearth, the weaving loom, midwifery, healing, poetry and animal husbandry. Kathy Spaar, spiritual director, pilgrimage...
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27. The History and Folklore of Brigid: Saint, Legend and Lady Farmer with Kathy Spaar from 2021-01-29T14:10
Today's episode is about Brigid, saint and legend, known for her skills at the hearth, the weaving loom, midwifery, healing, poetry and animal husbandry. Kathy Spaar, spiritual director, pilgrimage...
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Let's Talk About Your Skin! Herbal Skincare with Militza Maury from 2021-01-22T13:30:07
Mary and Emma talk with Militza Maury, the creator of Little Green Dot, an educational space dedicated to natural skincare. In a world where the beauty industry is so often urging us to consume, Mi...
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26. Let's Talk About Your Skin! Herbal Skincare with Militza Maury from 2021-01-22T13:30
Mary and Emma talk with Militza Maury, the creator of Little Green Dot, an educational space dedicated to natural skincare. In a world where the beauty industry is so often urging us to consume, Mi...
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Growing With Nature: Meet Kip & Angelique of Smarter by Nature from 2021-01-15T11:00
Mary and Emma sit down with Kip and Angelique, the founders of Smarter by Nature - an urban and rural farming business serving the community in Tallahassee, Florida. Their goal is to provide fresh ...
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25. Growing With Nature: Meet Kip & Angelique of Smarter by Nature from 2021-01-15T11:00
Mary and Emma sit down with Kip and Angelique, the founders of Smarter by Nature - an urban and rural farming business serving the community in Tallahassee, Florida. Their goal is to provide fresh ...
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24. Who Made Your Clothes? Relationships & Good Dirt with Eric Henry of TS Designs from 2021-01-08T13:23
Mary and Emma sit down with Eric Henry from TS Designs who has been navigating sustainability through the fashion industry for the past 40 years. Henry discusses the effects of NAFTA on TS Designs ...
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23. New Year's Day Solo Show: Mary Tells the Story of Old Befana from 2021-01-01T15:16
Mary welcomes in the New Year by sharing the story of Old Befana, a tale for Epiphany. However you're celebrating this year, we hope that this story brings you joy and light!
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Diversifying the Modern Farm: How Agritourism Can Make it Work from 2020-12-18T17:14:06
Mary and Emma sit down with Bridget Jones from Wildberry Farm. Bridget discusses how she and her husband Matt are keeping the family farm going by combining their marketing and graphic design backg...
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22. Diversifying the Modern Farm: How Agritourism Can Make it Work from 2020-12-18T17:14
Mary and Emma sit down with Bridget Jones from Wildberry Farm. Bridget discusses how she and her husband Matt are keeping the family farm going by combining their marketing and graphic design backg...
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21. Slowing Down for the Holidays and A Quick Recap on This Year from 2020-12-04T19:21
Mary and Emma sit down to reflect on this past year of Lady Farmer - discussing their growth during the difficult year that was 2020. With the holidays around the corner, there’s a lot to think ab...
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Live Recording with Special Guest Natalie Chanin from 2020-11-20T05:00
On this special, live episode, Mary and Emma talk with Natalie Chanin, the founder and creative director of Alabama Chanin, about sustainability in the clothing industry. Natalie shares with us how...
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20. Live Recording with Special Guest Natalie Chanin from 2020-11-20T05:00
On this special, live episode, Mary and Emma talk with Natalie Chanin, the founder and creative director of Alabama Chanin, about sustainability in the clothing industry. Natalie shares with us how...
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19. Your Mattress, Your Health: Regenerative Bedding with Holy Lamb Organics' Jason Schaefer from 2020-10-30T10:00
Mary and Emma sit down with Jason Schaefer from Holy Lamb Organics to discuss all things natural bedding. Jason talks us through the processing as well as the certifications and requirements the wo...
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Thoughts from the Farm: A Chat with Mary on Food, Family, and Life Changes from 2020-10-16T13:28
Mary and Emma sit down with one another at the farm to chat a bit about how Mary got started on her journey as a Lady Farmer. Anyone, anywhere can achieve a slower, more sustainable lifestyle, as i...
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18. Thoughts from the Farm: A Chat with Mary on Food, Family, and Life Changes from 2020-10-16T13:28
Mary and Emma sit down with one another at the farm to chat a bit about how Mary got started on her journey as a Lady Farmer. Anyone, anywhere can achieve a slower, more sustainable lifestyle, as i...
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Making Waves: Community, Sustainability, and Life Transformation with Elana Jadallah from 2020-09-18T10:00:15
Mary and Emma sit down with Elana Jedallah, a photographer, educator, marketing strategist and environmental advocate. From her time spent living in Hawaii, Elana eloquently shares her journey thro...
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17. Making Waves: Community, Sustainability, and Life Transformation with Elana Jadallah from 2020-09-18T10:00
Mary and Emma sit down with Elana Jedallah, a photographer, educator, marketing strategist and environmental advocate. From her time spent living in Hawaii, Elana eloquently shares her journey thro...
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16. A Permaculture Community: How Art, Food, and Family Come Together at ANIMA Casa Rural from 2020-09-04T10:00
Mary and Emma sit down with Julian, the Director of ANIMA Casa Rural - a B&B, artist residency and working farm located in the municipality of Tala in Jalisco, Mexico. ANIMA offers a space that emp...
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Seasonal Meal Planning Made Easy with Huckle & Goose from 2020-08-21T11:35:52
Lady Farmer sits down with Christine and Anca, the duo behind the Huckle & Goose cookbook and meal planning program, to talk about what it really means to cook, eat, and live seasonally. Their book...
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15. Seasonal Meal Planning Made Easy with Huckle & Goose from 2020-08-21T11:35
Lady Farmer sits down with Christine and Anca, the duo behind the Huckle & Goose cookbook and meal planning program, to talk about what it really means to cook, eat, and live seasonally. Their book...
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14. The Power of Your Purchase: Gifting Consciously & Buying Responsibly with Sherri Powell from 2020-08-07T12:35
Mary & Emma sit down with Sherri Powell of Yours Rurally (@yoursrurally), a conscious gifting company, for a lively chat about empowerment through thoughtful consumption. Sherri, with roots in rura...
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Homeschooling In The New Normal: Ideas And Options with Rebecca Gallop of A Daily Something from 2020-07-24T09:00:31
Given the uncertainties surrounding the re-opening of schools in the fall of 2020, many parents are considering the transition to full time homeschooling. Others don't feel confident in taking tha...
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13. Homeschooling In The New Normal: Ideas And Options with Rebecca Gallop of A Daily Something from 2020-07-24T09:00
Given the uncertainties surrounding the re-opening of schools in the fall of 2020, many parents are considering the transition to full time homeschooling. Others don't feel confident in taking tha...
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Julia Watkins on Simply Living Well from 2020-07-10T13:29:05
Today we’re talking to slow living enthusiast Julia Watkins, creator of the Instagram account @simply.living.well and author of the book by the same name.
Julia begins this episode talkin...
12. Julia Watkins on Simply Living Well from 2020-07-10T13:29
Today we’re talking to slow living enthusiast Julia Watkins, creator of the Instagram account @simply.living.well and author of the book by the same name.
Julia begins this episode talkin...
Grow Your Own Food in 15 Minutes A Day with Permaculture Gardens from 2020-06-26T16:42:25
In this episode, Mary and Emma talk to husband/wife duo Nicky and Dave Schauder, Northern Virginia-based home permaculture garden consultants and coaches. We hear about how they came to growing the...
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11. Grow Your Own Food in 15 Minutes A Day with Permaculture Gardens from 2020-06-26T16:42
In this episode, Mary and Emma talk to husband/wife duo Nicky and Dave Schauder, Northern Virginia-based home permaculture garden consultants and coaches. We hear about how they came to growing the...
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Healing from the Ground Up: Meet The Herb Girls from 2020-06-15T14:10:18
In this episode of The Good Dirt, Mary and Emma talk to longtime friends Eileen and Amy of Herb Girls, an herby duo based in Athens, GA. Both certified herbalists and nutritional therapists, they b...
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10. Healing from the Ground Up: Meet The Herb Girls from 2020-06-15T14:10
In this episode of The Good Dirt, Mary and Emma talk to longtime friends Eileen and Amy of Herb Girls, an herby duo based in Athens, GA. Both certified herbalists and nutritional therapists, they b...
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Our Commitment: A Message from Lady Farmer from 2020-06-09T15:39:48
How will Lady Farmer move forward from this moment? What can we do, as a small company and as individuals, to help create positive change in our broken systems? What actions will we take against...
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Through Her Lens: Seeing Life More Beautifully With Jamie Beck from 2020-05-15T10:00:05
In this episode, Mary and Emma sit down with renowned photographer Jamie Beck. Jamie joins us as a New York expat chatting from Provence, France, where she now lives with her husband Kevin and baby...
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9. Through Her Lens: Seeing Life More Beautifully With Jamie Beck from 2020-05-15T10:00
In this episode, Mary and Emma sit down with renowned photographer Jamie Beck. Jamie joins us as a New York expat chatting from Provence, France, where she now lives with her husband Kevin and baby...
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8. Wisdom From The Wild: A Conversation with Doniga Markegard from 2020-05-08T10:00
In today's episode, we sit down with Doniga Markegard, regenerative rancher, mother, wildlife tracker, and author of this month's Lady Farmer Book Club pick, "Dawn Again". Listen to Doniga's story ...
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7. Salve For Your Soul: A Conversation with the Women Behind Mom's Stuff from 2020-04-24T10:00
Mary and Emma sit down with Lee & Zina Bennion, the incredible women behind Mom's Stuff Salve, their favorite skincare company based out in Utah. They talk all things business with family, sustaina...
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The Science of Better Sleep with Greg Yeutter from 2020-04-10T10:00:07
Should we be worried about "blue light"? What impact does light have on our health, if any? In this episode we talk to Greg Yeutter, the young entrepreneur behind the Bedtime Bulb, a simple, scienc...
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6. The Science of Better Sleep with Greg Yeutter from 2020-04-10T10:00
Should we be worried about "blue light"? What impact does light have on our health, if any? In this episode we talk to Greg Yeutter, the young entrepreneur behind the Bedtime Bulb, a simple, scienc...
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Meet the Farmers: Arden & Michael of Great Day Gardens from 2020-03-27T10:00:11
In this episode, we talk to career farmers Arden Jones and Michael Grantz who run a vegetable CSA and bakery in Forest, VA. We talk all things farming, regenerative agriculture, grains, and what it...
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5. Meet the Farmers: Arden & Michael of Great Day Gardens from 2020-03-27T10:00
In this episode, we talk to career farmers Arden Jones and Michael Grantz who run a vegetable CSA and bakery in Forest, VA. We talk all things farming, regenerative agriculture, grains, and what it...
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'Wellness' Trends, The Privilege of Sustainability, and How We 'Take' Our Time with Anna Brones from 2020-03-13T14:00:10
Our talk with artist & inspiration Anna Brones touched on so many things that are important to us - slow living, sustainability, and creativity. We bring up questions such as, “Is the slow living m...
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4. 'Wellness' Trends, The Privilege of Sustainability, and How We 'Take' Our Time with Anna Brones from 2020-03-13T14:00
Our talk with artist & inspiration Anna Brones touched on so many things that are important to us - slow living, sustainability, and creativity. We bring up questions such as, “Is the slow living m...
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3. Creating Spaces for Well-Being and Healing in Your Life with Joy Hoffman from 2020-01-31T12:15
Joy is a designer, an artist, and a visionary focused on advancing the human spirit through meaningful and creative design solutions. During this episode, we will discuss the importance of play, th...
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Food, Ferments, Farm, and Family Life: Cultivating ‘Sustainability’ That Works for You with Rachel Armistead from 2020-01-31T12:10:02
Rachel Armistead is co-owner of The Sweet Farm in Frederick, MD. They make delicious sauerkraut & ginger beer, as well as pasture-raised pork. Rachel gives one of the best explanations ever of what...
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2. Food, Ferments, Farm, and Family Life: Cultivating ‘Sustainability’ That Works for You with Rachel Armistead from 2020-01-31T12:10
Rachel Armistead is co-owner of The Sweet Farm in Frederick, MD. They make delicious sauerkraut & ginger beer, as well as pasture-raised pork. Rachel gives one of the best explanations ever of what...
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Let's Dig In: Meet Mary & Emma of Lady Farmer from 2020-01-31T03:38:26
In this intro episode, Mary & Emma tell a bit of the backstory behind Lady Farmer and the idea for this podcast, as well as answer some audience questions. They discuss working together on the busi...
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Welcome to The Good Dirt with Lady Farmer from 2019-12-19T04:42:13
Visit The Lady Farmer Website Follow us on Instagramhttps://www.lady-farmer.com/the-good-dirt-podcast/ (Stay In Touch) with The Good Dirt Mentioned in this episode:ALMANAC Special Offer Join The ...
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Welcome to The Good Dirt with Lady Farmer from 2019-12-19T04:42:13
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Welcome to The Good Dirt with Lady Farmer from 2019-12-19T04:42:13
Visit The Lady Farmer Website Follow us on Instagramhttps://www.lady-farmer.com/the-good-dirt-podcast/ (Stay In Touch) with The Good Dirt Mentioned in this episode:Come see us at Birch Tree Books...
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