Mind, Body, and Soil

Lynn Goodwin and Kim Welch are helping others connect to their health, the land, and their dharma - and they started with ghee. Farmtrue founders Lynn and Kim wanted to share the Ayurvedic principles that had changed their lives and knew that ghee was the perfect gateway - but their business stretches far beyond their 100% grass-fed and grass-finished ghee. In this episode, we let a lot of truths bubble up to the surface. We talk about living in connection with the seasons and nature and the basics of Ayurveda. We have a very open conversation about what it means to really source from local farmers and to be true to your mission as a business. We get vulnerable about the triumphs, hardships, and evolution of small business ownership. Not to mention - a deep dive into fat and ghee.We Also Talk About:Finding spirituality and connection in natureSeparating your value from your businessLiving out your dharmaSeeking balance and harmony in mind, body, and soil.Resources:Instagram: @farmtrueFarmtrue.com15% discount on all Farmtrue products with code ‘KATEKAV15’Join the Ground Work Collective:Instagram: @groundworkcollectiveFind a Farm: nearhome.groundworkcollective.comPodcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: groundworkcollective.com/disclaimerEpisode Webpage

Brad Marshall knows a thing or two about fat. Farmer, butcher, chef, and molecular biologist; Brad has looked at fat through a lot of different lenses. He is known for his work around diets low in polyunsaturated fatty acids, more commonly known as PUFAs. We dig deep on the detrimental effects these are having on human, and even animal, health. Whether looking at PUFAs in vegetable oils or corn and soy fed hogs, we explore just how PUFAs are changing us.We also get to explore how Brad translated his knowledge of PUFAs into his farming practices with pigs, exploring mob rotational grazing pigs and the incredible intuition of a hog’s palate for plants. We look at how the American, and even the global, diet has changed over the years and its implications for health. We dig into the financial model around farming, butcher shops, and the need for financial sustainability to exist alongside environmental sustainability.Not to mention - we have a fair bit of fun - put two butchers and farmers in a conversation and watch as Brad breaks down a complicated topic with a lot of levity. This is a great episode for those that want to dig really deep into the science of fat and the art of raising pigs.We Also Talk AboutHistory of the food systemThe Croissant Diet& moreResources:Instagram: @fire_inabottleTwitter: @fire_bottleFireinabottle.nethttps://firebrandmeats.comJoin the Ground Work Collective:Instagram: @groundworkcollectiveFind a Farm: nearhome.groundworkcollective.comEpisode Webpage

Shele Jessee is a polymath. Rancher, shepherd, tanner, fashion designer, entrepreneur, and beyond, Shele Jessee of Hollow Bone shares a peek into her philosophy and life in the Central Coast of California. We talk about her journey back to the land and into the world of ranching alongside stories around the state of drought and trust in rural communities in the West. Shele weaves the magic of turning her relationship with nature tactile through hide tanning and slow fashion. We dive into reciprocal relationships - both on and off the land. Shele shares her ideas around creating and finding beauty in the every day - ideas that I’m sure will resonate with all listeners.We Also Talk AboutRanching on leased landSupply chainsIntuition and living a life full of feelingEntrepreneurshipResources:Instagram: @_hollowbone_hollowboneonline.comJoin the Ground Work Collective:Instagram: @groundworkcollectiveFind a Farm: nearhome.groundworkcollective.comMore: groundworkcollective.comPodcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: groundworkcollective.com/disclaimerEpisode Webpage

Alicia Brown is rooted in intention and it translates to every aspect of her farm, Edible Uprising, in Troy, NY. In this podcast, we start from the ground up, exploring how Alicia and her husband, Ben, approached starting a vegetable farm with over 150 weekly CSA  shares on just an acre of land. It all starts with soil, and we cover the way they care for the soil food web first on their farm. The result? The most delicious and nutrient dense vegetables and vibrant flowers you’ve ever seen. And it’s no coincidence - we discuss how the decline in soil health has directly correlated to the decline in nutrient density in our food. We also dive into what it means to run a human powered farm and to care for our bodies as farmers, what regenerating farmland across the country might look like, about efficiency and functionality and where beauty fits in, and so much more.We Also Talk AboutHuman powered farmingLooking at soil testingThe loss of nutrients in soil and foodResources:Instagram: @edibleuprisingfarmEdibleuprisingfarm.comJoin the Ground Work Collective:Instagram: @groundworkcollectiveFind a Farm Near You: nearhome.groundworkcollective.comMore: groundworkcollective.comPodcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: groundworkcollective.com/disclaimerEpisode Webpage

In this inaugural episode, Kate Kavanaugh discusses her personal journey in regenerative agriculture, the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and the resiliency she has learned from working with regenerative farms. The podcast explores the deep connection and intimacy of food, reflects on childhood experiences with death, and delves into regenerative agriculture's impact on soil health. It also discusses bridging the rural-urban divide, removing inflammatory foods, the link between soil and gut health, living on a farm, and the importance of connection, life, love, and harmony.

Ed Roberson, host of the Mountain and Prairie podcast and Conservation Director at the Palmer Land Conservancy, shares his journey through both his personal and professional life. We weave through Ed’s career in real estate that led him into conservation work in the West and his personal evolution and exploration in everything from ultramarathons to meditation. Ed is as inspiring as he is dynamic, as dedicated a father as he is a storyteller, and as voracious a reader as he is a conservationist.We Also Talk AboutMeditation, breathwork, runningCreating a practice around readingRising above distractionTeddy RooseveltWater rights in the WestConservation workResources:Instagram: @mtnprairiePodcast/Book Recs/Good News in the West: mountainandprairie.comShow Links:Free Will by Sam HarrisStrenuous Life Speech by Theodore RooseveltThe Nature Fix by Florence Williams Join the Ground Work Collective:Instagram: @groundworkcollectiveFind a Farm Near You: nearhome.groundworkcollective.comMore: groundworkcollective.comPodcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: groundworkcollective.com/disclaimerEpisode Webpage

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