In this episode, we sat down with Katie Steere, a former vegan, to learn the "why" behind her decision to forgo animal products. Katie shares openly about her experience with veganism, including its effects on her self-identity, her health, and her future career. Today, Katie owns and operates Wild Earth Farm in Vermont where she is passionate about teaching others the power of regenerative agriculture. **This episode covers sensitive topics including eating disorders, self-worth, and self-identityToday's Featured Brands:Toups and Co. Organics —use the code: HOMEGROWN for 10% off your orderKalona Super Natural —tune in to hear our previous episode with Kalona Super Natural hereFind Katie:Instagram // wildearthfarm_Website // www.grassfedvermont.comFind Homegrown:Instagram // @Homegrown_education, @lizhaselmayer, @joeyhaselmayerWebsite // homegrowneducation.org

In this episode, we sat down with Mr. Will Harris of White Oak Pastures.  In this discussion, Will shares the pivotal agricultural shift that took place after World War II along with his own transition from conventional to regenerative farming in the mid-1990s. We also covered the benefits of having an on-farm USDA-inspected processing plant, the radical transition of Bluffton, Georgia, and the interconnected nature of the pharmaceutical and pesticide industries.Today's Featured Brands:Toups and Co. Organics —use the code: HOMEGROWN for 10% off your orderKalona Super Natural —tune in to hear our previous episode with Kalona Super Natural hereFind White Oak PasturesInstagram // @whiteoakpasturesWebsite //  whiteoakpastures.comNon-profit //  Center for Agricultural ResilienceDocumentary // Food and CountryFind HomegrownInstagram // @homegrown_education, @lizhaselmayer, @joeyhaselmayerWebsite // homegrowneducation.org

In this episode, we sat down with Maurizio Leo of The Perfect Loaf.  Maurizio shares the inception of his wildly popular blog and dives into several advanced sourdough topics. Tune in to hear straight from the sourdough legend himself regarding his baking rhythms, starter maintenance, preferred hydration levels, and so much more. Find Maurizio:Instagram // @maurizioWebsite // ThePerfectLoaf.comBook // The Perfect LoafToday's Featured Brands:Toups and Co. Organics -- use the code: HOMEGROWN for 10% off your orderKalona Super Natural -- tune in to hear our previous episode with Kalona Super Natural hereFind Homegrown:Instagram // @homegrown_education, @lizhaselmayer, @joeyhaselmayerWebsite // homegrowneducation.org

In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Anne Marie Fine to discuss the health implications of the East Palestine Train Derailment. Tune in to hear a full breakdown of the chemicals released after the derailment and how they impact the human body including vinyl chloride, butyl acrylate, Ethylhexyl acrylate, and ethylene glycol mono butyl ether. Dr. Fine shares practical tips to reduce our toxin exposure and shares important learnings from previous chemical spills in U.S. history. For specific water filtration, air filter, and detox supplement recommendations see the links below: Water filtration recommendation: Pure EffectAir filter recommendation: Austin Air Filter Detox supplement recommendation:  NAC- or N-acetyl-cysteineArticles quoted:https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/us/politics/east-palestine-ohio-train-chemicals-fema.htmlhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2023/02/16/east-palestine-ohio-train-derailment-fact-check/11263859002/https://www.wlwt.com/article/east-palestine-ohio-train-derailment-cincinnati-water-quality/42953836Find Dr. Anne Marie FineInstagram // @drannemariefineWebsite // emeiglobal.comToxic Free DocumentaryEWG water database by zip codeBio: Dr. Fine NMD, FAAEM is a licensed and board-certified naturopathic physician with a focus in Environmental Medicine. She obtained her doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and has held licenses to practice medicine in California and Arizona for the last twenty years.She is also the Founder of Fine Natural Products, LLC, a best-selling author, consultant to the personal care product industry, published author of numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals, and internationally recognized speaker. Dr. Fine is a member and fellow of the American Academy of Environmental Medicine, and science advisor for the non-profit MadeSafe.org. Dr. Fine is a former CPA and financial executive who graduated from the Mendoza School of Business at the University of Notre Dame.Find HomegrownInstagram // @Homegrown_education, @lizhaselmayer, @joeyhaselmayerWebsite // www.homegrowneducation.org

In this episode, we sat down with Theresa Haselmayer to discuss how families can take their health into their own hands. After 30 years as an RN, Theresa now runs Foundations Wellness Coaching where she and her team of practitioners help individuals overcome Lyme disease, autoimmune disorders, and other mysterious illnesses. Theresa battled with her own chronic illness for 16+ years and has since found healing through natural protocols. Tune in to hear Theresa's expert opinion on achieving true healing from chronic illness, what families should stock their "medicine" cabinet with, the latest water filtration information, and more. Register for the Well Gathering hereFind Foundations Wellness CoachingInstagram // @foundationswellnesscoachingWebsite // foundationswellnesscoaching.comFind HomegrownInstagram // @homegrown_education, @joeyhaselmayer, @lizhaselmayerWebsite // homegrowneducation.org

In this episode, Joey and I answered six questions from you. Tune in to hear our answers to common questions about our kitchen habits, our food choices, our relationship, and more.Find us on Instagram: @Homegrown_education, @lizhaselmayer, @joeyhaselmayerShop Homegrown products 

In this episode, we sat down with Natalie and Luke Kovarik to discuss the nuances of raising beef in the United States. Natalie and Luke share their perspective on rotational grazing, the anti-meat narrative, consumer confusion, and an appropriate diet for ruminant animals. Tune in to hear why raising beef in a sustainable way is a highly individualized process despite what the consumer may think.   Find Natalie:Instagram // @nataliekovarikWebsite // Kovarik Cattle Co Podcast // Elevate AgFind Homegrown:Instagram // @Homegrown_education, @Lizhaselmayer, @JoeyhaselmayerWebsite // Homegrowneducation.org

In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Koz, a functional MD and author of Get the Func Out: A Functional Medicine Guide to Balance Your Hormones and Detox. Dr. Koz breaks down the elusive topic of environmental toxins and shares how they affect our hormonal health. He shares the biggest difference between the mainstream medical model and functional medicine, why more doctors don't address the root cause or consider chronic toxin exposure and the body's natural detox pathways. Tune in to hear how common toxins such as glyphosate are impacting our health even when we opt for organic foods and learn which detox internet fads we should steer clear from.  Find Dr. Koz Instagram // @doc_kozWebsite // https://doc-koz.com/Book // Get the Func Out Find HomegrownInstagram // @homegrown_education, @lizhaselmayer, @joeyhaselmayerWebsite // homegrowneducation.org

In this episode, we sat down with Pamela Tanner Boll, the director and executive producer of the popular documentary, To Which We Belong. Pamela shares exactly what's happening to the earth's climate and how grazing animals and healthy ecosystems are the solution. We chat about tilling, water cycles, carbon sinks, ocean farming, grazing animals, photosynthesis, and so much more. If you've ever wondered what to believe about climate change and agriculture, this episode is for you. Watch To Which We BelongMore about Pamela:Pamela Tanner Boll is an artist, filmmaker, writer, and activist. She is the Founder and CEO of Mystic Artists Film Productions.  She is the Co-Executive Producer of the Academy Award-winning documentary, Born into Brothels. Pamela has executive produced the following film projects: Living in Emergency: True Stories of Doctors Without Borders; In a Dream; Connected: A Declaration of Interdependence; Our Summer in Tehran; Strange Powers: Stephin Merritt and the Magnetic Fields; Close to the Fire; She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry; E-Team; Teen Press; Obit; Navajo Nation; and Storm Lake. Pamela directed and produced Who Does She Think She Is?, a feature-length documentary film that follows five women who are mothers and artists. Pamela also directed A Small Good Thing, a film that asks the question how can we live in a better way. She is currently working on a new film project, To Which We Belong, highlighting farmers and ranchers who are improving the health of their land with regenerative practices and helping to reverse climate change.Pamela grew up in Parkersburg, WV.  She received a BA in English from Middlebury College and a Masters in Interdisciplinary Studies from Lesley University. Pamela raised three sons in Winchester, Massachusetts and now lives in Boulder, Colorado.Social Links:Instagram // @towhichwebelongInstagram // @Homegrown_education, @lizhaselmayer, @joeyhaselmayer

In this episode, we sat down with Kris Gosney of John's Farm.  Kris shares how her family's centennial farm has experienced virtually every wave of agriculture—from traditional farming in the late 1800s to conventional, chemical farming through the late 1900s, and today as an organic regenerative farm raising grass-fed beef and organic wheat. John's farm is the only family owned/operated, Real Organic Project and USDA Organic Certified, Animal Welfare Approved, and USDA Verified Grass-Finished Farm In Oklahoma.  This conversation is full of learnings and takeaways from Kris' many decades in agriculture. She is generous with her knowledge as she shares her family's unique transition into organic farming after decades of conventional. You don't want to miss it. Find John's Farm:website // https://www.johnsfarm.com/Instagram // @johnsfarmokFind Homegrown:website // https://www.homegrowneducation.org/Instagram // @homegrown_education, @lizhaselmayer, @joeyhaselmayer