The Kindred Life Podcast

As people who have been created by God, we have a unique opportunity to have a hands-on, intimate role in cultivating sacred places on this earth. 🌍 We also have the choice and ability to contribute to desecration if we so wish. Which will it be?

Let's explore HOW we can we take seriously the great privilege we’ve been given to tend and cultivate good things on this earth - not just on Earth Day (April 22nd), but as a way we live our lives all the time. This episode is chock-full of inspiration and ideas for you to do just that, right where you are.

I also include some spring bucket list items and resources so you can take some intentional steps to soak up all the beauty of this season. Don’t miss it! 🌿

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Wanderlust, anyone? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Join me and Steven for another free-flowing chat from the barn studio here on Kindred Farm, and this time, we're sharing 4 of our favorite North Carolina mountain towns (that all happen to begin with the letter B!). 

In this casual, fun conversation, we also talk about the importance of leaving space for adventure, supporting local businesses, and one of the most memorable mountain moments I can remember. 

You’ve given us feedback that these types of episodes make you feel like you’re sitting around the dining room table with us, which we love. Listen in!

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He’s back! Once again, there are NO EDITS and no plan for what to talk about! 🫢

Join me for another fun conversation with inspiring entrepreneur and incredible chef, my fellow farmer and adventurer, my husband, Steven Bailey. On the evening of a date night at home, Steven and I sit down to chat together again in the studio here on Kindred Farm about the joys and challenges of the huge building project we’re currently in the midst of, and so much more. What we share in this freestyle convo is what you get to hear! 

A few of the things we discuss in this episode…

• Carrying the weight of responsibility for a big dream project

• How you can approach the “big barn project” in your own life

• The opportunity to leave a legacy through what we create here on earth

• Why Steven loves developing his artisan pizza recipes and why we want to offer more dinners, classes, and pizza experiences in the near future

There’s no shortage of creativity, but how do two dreamers dial in what we’re actually going to do in this new, incredible space we’re building? Join us as we figure it all out! 💛

Steven Bailey is a private chef, regenerative farmer, menu-creator, and farm-to-table consultant. Raised by a mother from the rice fields of South Korea and a father who grew up on a North Carolina tobacco farm, Chef Steven Bailey (a.k.a. The Korean Farmer) has been trained by his taste buds and unique Korean/Southern cultural heritage rooted in food and agriculture. As a private chef for his weekly clients and special occasion dinners, Steven crafts creative and inspiring food - from kimchi tacos to hand cut pappardelle, and everything in between. Steven attended Baylor University in Waco, TX, where he began cooking and baking and was probably the only guy in his fraternity to own a Kitchen Aid Mixer. Right out of college and living in Dallas, Steven started a missions travel company called 963 Missions and a fair-wage coffee company before founding Urban Acres, an organic produce co-op, market, and urban farm, in 2009. After selling Urban Acres in 2015, he moved his family to the rolling green hills of Santa Fe, Tennessee where they broke ground and began Kindred Farm.

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Have you ever felt swept up in a love story? I'm not talking about one of human love, but a love story with your Creator who so intimately cares about your life that He sends you love letters every single day?

Join me and listen to this short story about a day this happened to me - one that I’ll never forget. 

Today is the day to open your eyes and see. 🌄

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This episode is one of my favorites! “Root to rise” is a phrase that my yoga instructor always used to say, and I’ve never forgotten it. What’s beneath the surface - the roots - are just one part of the story. We root so we can rise strong above the surface. In this episode, I share inspiring and practical ideas from farming and gardening on why strong roots are so important, and we explore how rising strong is such an important part of rootedness. 

Let's choose wisely what we're rooting ourselves in, because it determines how healthy our roots are going to be…and where our story is going to go. 

Listen in! 🌱

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No matter what our story is, at some point we all must learn to choose our hard, hold things loosely, and surrender.

Let’s kick “new year, new you” to the curb - instead of neat, tidy goal lists, let’s approach the new year another way. How about just be yourself this year, but healthier and more rooted in what matters most? How about instead of perfection, we embrace the messiness of life and find the beauty in that? 

In this episode, we talk about how to distinguish between the messes that DO need to be cleaned up in our homes, families, jobs, relationships, souls…and which ones are holy messes - signs of our beautiful humanity. 

Let’s walk into the new year not by adopting passing fads or trends but by adding new facets to our lives that are nourishing for the long haul.

Down here in the mess, there is growth through struggle, and perhaps that’s the most lasting kind. 

Grab a cup of ☕️ and JOIN ME!

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In these shorter days that can be drab and dark, how can we “kindle fires” by the way we live our lives? Especially in times that seem cold and harsh, each of us can add warmth to the world in big and small ways. 🪵🔥

In this episode, we talk about everything from the magic of campfires, to radical hospitality, to some ideas for ways you can add warmth right now to your own world and the lives around you.

Grab a warm drink and join me! ☕️🍵

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So this is fun…on my 46th birthday, I recorded the 46th episode! It’s also been ✨1 whole year✨ since I first launched this podcast. What a journey it’s been so far, and I’m filled to the brim with gratitude for the privilege of being a part of your lives in this way.

To celebrate these milestones, on this reflective episode, I share 9 THINGS I KNOW - things that are abundantly clear to me now, at this age and stage of life. Listen in, and be inspired to keep showing up, keep changing in positive ways, and keep growing into a deeper expression of the person God made YOU to be. 

I’m on this journey with you, and I’m cheering you on!

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So…is being “busy” OK or not? For so long, I’ve shunned the idea of busyness, when I have actually enjoyed being busy when it’s about things that are life-giving and purposeful. Who knew?

In this episode, I share a quote from another author that led me to an a-ha moment that deeply impacted me. I couldn't wait to share it with you. I unpack the idea of busyness and share a key practice that has been helping me to enjoy this very full season of life without giving into chaos and frenzy. 

We CAN take control of our days and structure them in a way that is life-giving, even when they’re full to the brim! JOIN ME, and let’s figure it out together.

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Why, if nourishing ourselves and each other is one of the most important things we can do as human beings, would we allow so many other things to replace it?

Let’s not be in danger of losing something elemental that holds us together - returning to the table.  

In this final part of my Fall Gathering Series, we talk about why it’s so important not to lose momentum after you’ve gone through the effort of inviting people in. I share some key ways to move forward and tips that have helped me.

Then, I tell a story from my life-changing trip to Italy and what I learned from an unforgettable experience in a village surrounded by olive and lemon groves. 🫒🍋

Grab a cup of something warm, and join me!
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Welcome back to part 4 of my Fall Gathering Series on where I’m inviting you into a special (and very doable!) challenge this fall (hint: fall + food + friends + outside!). 🍂

In this episode, we finally talk about the FOOD. We also address the roadblocks some of you face, like, "I don't like to cook!"  Or, "I have no idea what to make!"

I’ve got you.

Be inspired by the different ways we can prepare a meal and sit down to enjoy the fruits of our labor, together.

Learn about my favorite recipes, menu inspiration, and how to put intentional care into a delicious fall menu while also remembering that, ultimately,  it’s not really about the food. 💛

LISTEN IN!

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Welcome back to my Fall Gathering Series where I’m inviting you into a special (and very doable!) challenge this fall (hint: fall + food + friends + outside!). 🍂

In part 3 of the series, we talk about the setting for your fall gathering - why outside? And where? We also tackle the biggest hurdle I hear from people regarding gathering in their own spaces - My space isn’t good enough. Join me in this episode as we unpack that challenge, and I also give you plenty of ideas to add fun, whimsical, and welcoming elements to your space, wherever that may be!

I’VE GOT YOU - listen in!

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Welcome back to my new Fall Gathering Series where I’m inviting you into a special (and very doable!) challenge this fall (hint: fall + food + friends + outside!).

In this episode of the series, we talk about the WHO - who do we invite around our tables to cultivate community? What do we do if we feel like we don’t have anyone to invite or we’re afraid of rejection? I also share a perspective that might challenge how you think about hospitality.

One thing is for sure - there is someone out there who is waiting for an invitation from someone like you. 

I can’t wait to see what unfolds from this fall gathering series and hear the stories we’re going to have to tell. LISTEN IN!

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Creating a welcoming space to invite others in doesn't have to be complicated, expensive, or anxiety-inducing. In fact, it can be simple, lifegiving, and full of the character unique to your space and people! JOIN ME in my new Fall Gathering Series where I’m inviting you into a special (and very doable!) challenge this fall (hint: fall + food + friends + outside!). Start by saying yes and showing up, and I'll walk you through the rest.

In this first episode of the Fall Gathering Series, we talk about WHAT I’m asking you to join me in, and WHY it matters. I break through the excuses and roadblocks we all have that prevent us from inviting other people around our tables, and how the way of “Kindred” differs from “hosting” or “entertaining.” 

I can’t wait to see what this fall gathering series opens up for you - I just know we’re all going to have some great stories to tell. LISTEN IN!

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In this BONUS episode, join me for a quick 6-minute story about a special dress and why it’s more than just a dress. This story is also about connection with our children in the small moments and carrying ourselves in the world with joy, freedom, and authenticity.

I hope this encourages you today!

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My favorite person is back on the podcast this week, and once again, there are NO EDITS and no plan for what to talk about! 🫢

Join me for another fun, freestyle convo with my husband, Steven Bailey, fellow farmer and adventurer, inspiring entrepreneur and extraordinary chef. On the cusp of some big changes here on Kindred Farm, Steven and I sit down together again in the barn studio one evening to chat about embracing a whole new season and handling all the mind-spinning details and challenges that come with that. 

Whether you’re a mom, a business-owner, working outside the home, or whatever your story may be, this episode has some practical tips for you. Get inside the mind of an entrepreneur and learn HOW to tackle all the things you’re juggling and stay ahead of the overwhelm. 🤯

Steven shares some more behind-the-scenes of private chef life, including one of the most surprising things about his chef work. You’ll also hear about the plans for our NEW event barn we’re building here at Kindred Farm!

Get outside your comfort zone - it’s time to move. We’re cheering you on. LISTEN IN!

Steven Bailey is a private chef, regenerative farmer, menu-creator, and farm-to-table consultant. Raised by a mother from the rice fields of South Korea and a father who grew up on a North Carolina tobacco farm, Chef Steven Bailey (a.k.a. The Korean Farmer) has been trained by his taste buds and unique Korean/Southern cultural heritage rooted in food and agriculture. As a private chef for his weekly clients and special occasion dinners, Steven crafts creative and inspiring food - from kimchi tacos to hand cut pappardelle, and everything in between. Steven attended Baylor University in Waco, TX, where he began cooking and baking and was probably the only guy in his fraternity to own a Kitchen Aid Mixer. Right out of college and living in Dallas, Steven started a missions travel company called 963 Missions and a fair-wage coffee company before founding Urban Acres, an organic produce co-op, market, and urban farm, in 2009. After selling Urban Acres in 2015, he moved his family to the rolling green hills of Santa Fe, Tennessee where they broke ground and began Kindred Farm.

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Calling all my bookish friends! This episode will show you how to take your love of books and reading, and shape it into a time of community and connection with friends. BONUS: add tea + snacks. 📚🫖🍫

Books have been like friends to me through so many ages and seasons. Maybe they’ve been that for you too…or maybe you’re feeling the pull to carve out more time and space for reading, simply for the fun of it.

Four years into hosting my own book club, I have some tips to share with you. 

In this fun episode, I take out the guesswork and walk you through exactly how to start your own book club, right where you are. I also include lots of my favorite books through different life stages, book club picks,  inspiration from favorite authors, and lots of tips to make it doable. LISTEN IN! 💛

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We want close and meaningful relationships with our spouse and children, but how do we intentionally pursue them in the midst of everyday life? And how about taking time for personal growth when we’re juggling so many other things?

You’re going to love this vulnerable conversation with my friend, Courtney Bareman! Courtney is a mother of four (from toddler to teenager) and certified Enneagram coach, and she has worked in ministry with her husband, Derek, for 20+ years. When we first met through our local church, her authenticity and fun personality drew me in from day one.

In this episode, Courtney teaches us about the “third way” of living, “kairos” moments, and why counseling and “deep work” are healthy things for all of us to pursue. She also shares solid examples of ways we can turn towards our spouse and kids in the middle of the fulness and messiness of daily life.

LISTEN IN, and be inspired and equipped to cultivate meaningful connections with the important people in your life!

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Tears, sweat, ocean water…3 facets of salt water that can heal us inside and out. In this episode, I share some lessons I learned this summer with all three, including a surprising release of tears that made me feel buoyant, like I had just been released from a great weight. 🌊

Instead of going through life holding in emotions or burdens like we tend to do, we can embrace the ways God created nature to soothe us and made our bodies to process emotions in ways that are cleansing, healing and FREEING. 💧

If you’ve been feeling heavy and weighed down, it’s time to shed some burdens - JOIN ME!

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Need to grab hold of some peace in your day? Then join me in this episode recorded underneath the palm trees of South Florida to the backdrop of a thunderstorm! I describe the unique tropical landscape, walk you through an experience of using all five senses, and share about the life of naturalist Marjory Stoneman Douglas as well as some of the flora and fauna near the Everglades. 🌴 While I recorded this episode, a morning thunderstorm came rolling behind me, rained on me, and then cleared into a golden morning with blue sky again. I hope listening to this helps you to be more present like it did for me. 💚

This episode is from my “From The Outside” series, where I record an episode outside to share with you ~ either from a spot on the farm or elsewhere. 🌿 Make sure to check out my other past episodes in this series.

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Be encouraged to dream. To confidently walk out your unique story. To invite people in authentically. To fulfill your longing to explore where you live...and maybe risk a journey to inspiring places you've never seen before...

Early morning on the farm. Dewy golden glow. Fresh, hot coffee. A perch on the ground, tucked in the middle of the cut flower field, eye-level with cosmos, calendula and zinnias. This is where I recorded this episode for you!

Join me in this new fl🌸wer p🌸wer episode in my “From The Outside” series, where I record an episode outside to share with you ~ either from a spot on the farm or elsewhere. 🌿 

We walk through an experience of using all five senses, and I share about everything from coffee and herbal drinks for summer, to my favorite summer music artist, to every single variety of flowers I’m growing on the farm this summer. And yes, all the birdsong in the background is totally real. 

Grab your own spot outside, and join me!

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Despite our best efforts to build lives for ourselves that are always smooth and problem-free, life still contains the contrasts - the co-existence of polarities like light and heavy, comfortable and difficult, beautiful and terrible. What do we do with this tension? In this episode, I explore a favorite Frederick Buechner quote that’s inspired me for years and share a story of a time I could have let fear overcome me. 

Instead of being tempted to live in fear and “pad” our lives to avoid risk, we can move forward in hope and choose to see the light breaking through. The tension of life is unavoidable - let’s learn to embrace this truth and live more fully through it. JOIN ME!

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Here’s your reminder today to NOT give up. 

It’s so easy to throw in the towel when we feel like we don’t know what we’re doing. Quitting might seem easier in the moment, but does it really serve us in the long run? And why does it matter to keep persevering in the small things?

Join me in this episode sharing my sourdough bread-making escapades - from the complete failures to the eventual, glorious success - a success I would never have had if I hadn’t kept going. 

📝 I also share several sourdough bread-making tips I’ve learned along the way so YOU can hopefully avoid some of the mistakes I made! 

I was a novice when it came to sourdough and had no idea what I was doing at first, but the last 6 months of deciding to keep going have been so worth it. Whatever your challenge is today, this episode will encourage you to keep persevering, in big and small ways. 

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This episode is from my “From The Outside” series, where I record an episode OUTSIDE to share with you ~ either from a spot on the farm or elsewhere. 🌿 These episodes are shorter and focused on soaking up the beauty of the outdoors and engaging all five of our senses. 

Today, I’m back in our 6’x10’ mini seed-starting greenhouse here on Kindred Farm, but this time, the greenhouse is EMPTY. 

From my little perch next to a seed table that once held trays with thousands of seeds that are now planted in the field, I share the symbolism of this empty space. There is a mix of feelings when releasing something and entering a new season of growth. I also share a spring dinnertime meal I loved and some other discoveries. Grab your own spot outside, and join me!

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What do we do in seasons that feel chaotic and overwhelming? If you’re like me, you might find yourself giving in to the chaos, skipping too far ahead, getting paralyzed by the details and to-dos. 

But that’s not how we’re meant to meet the challenges we face in life. 

In this episode, I share a story of something important I learned in the month of May two years ago, that there is so much peace to be found when we stop grasping and instead receive just what we need for this day, this moment - like manna.

If you have no idea what manna is, you’ll learn about that too. 😊 As usual, I share a gratefulness practice at the end, and this one is inspired by a recent trip back to my hometown. For a breath of fresh inspiration, listen in! 🍃

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My favorite person is on the podcast this week, and there are NO EDITS! 🫢 Join me for a fun conversation with my fellow farmer and adventurer, inspiring entrepreneur and insanely talented chef - my husband, Steven Bailey. For this episode, we sat down late one night in the barn studio here on Kindred Farm with a bottle of our favorite wine to share some thoughts about our spring farm-to-table dinner that we hosted last weekend...and so much more.

We had zero plan for what to talk about, so what we share in this freestyle convo is what you get to hear! We pull back the curtain on how and why we do farm dinners and on Steven’s full-time work as a private chef. This episode will inspire you to embrace imperfection, take risks outside your comfort zone, and live with more boldness and authenticity, right where you are. LISTEN IN!

A few of the topics we chat about in this episode:

• What is it about an experience that makes it “magical?”

• How you can host people in an authentic, welcoming way in your own space

• Why being pushed outside our comfort zones is an absolute necessity

• Engaging kids of all ages without screens

• A key element of “kindred” that’s different from other experiences

I’m excited to bring Steven back on the pod in the near future for more “no-edit” episodes, so stay tuned!

Steven Bailey, a.k.a. The Korean Farmer, is a private chef, regenerative farmer, menu-creator, and farm-to-table consultant. Raised by a mother from the rice fields of South Korea and a father who grew up on a North Carolina tobacco farm, Chef Steven has been trained by his taste buds and unique Korean/Southern cultural heritage rooted in food and agriculture. As a private chef for his weekly clients and special occasion dinners, Steven crafts creative and inspiring food - from kimchi tacos to hand cut pappardelle, and everything in between. Steven attended Baylor University where he began cooking and baking and was probably the only guy in his fraternity to own a Kitchen Aid Mixer. Right out of college and living in Dallas, Steven started a missions travel company called 963 Missions and a fair-wage coffee company before founding Urban Acres, an organic produce co-op, market, and urban farm, in 2009. After selling Urban Acres in 2015, he moved his family to the rolling green hills of Santa Fe, Tennessee where they broke ground and began Kindred Farm.

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What is delightful about your life? Your spouse? Your children? Your home? Sometimes it’s easier to go through our days with a spirit of dread rather than delight, especially in the midst of seasons that feel really heavy. Being delighted means choosing to embrace wonder. To exchange a spirit of heaviness for buoyancy. To let ourselves have fun. To be reminded of the beautiful things about this world, even in the midst of hard times. 

We all need this.

In this episode, I share a story about a time I realized I was living in dread instead of delight and how I shifted my perspective. I also share a gratefulness practice at the end and lots of gardening inspo! For a breath of fresh air, listen in!

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How can we create an intentional, life-giving culture of connection in our home that is unique to our family? How can we parent from a place of confidence rather than fear of messing up our kids, or of the world messing up our kids?

My dear friend of 28 years, Christy Crosby, rejoins me on this episode where we come back together to share some ideas on shaping a unique and healthy family culture in our homes. We cover all different ages and stages of childhood, through teen years and even into young adulthood. Moms, we can make it through the hard seasons of parenting. We can reject the narrative that parenting teenagers or toddlers (or whatever you want to insert here!) is something to dread. We can live in joy and carve out the lives we want for our families.

You all loved episode 18 where Christy and I discussed cultivating deeper friendships, and there are SO many more gems in this episode you won’t want to miss!

Just a few of the questions/topics we cover in this episode:

• How being curious about your children involves them in the process of creating a unique family culture
• How to reclaim some ground if you’re not happy with the family culture you’ve been building
• Establishing a team mentality within your family, even as you celebrate each unique individual
• Tips for building trust and having hard conversations with our kids
• Parenting with the end in mind
• Parenting from proactivity rather than reactivity

We end with some prompts to reflect upon as you shape a unique family culture in your home. If you want to GROW and find encouragement on your parenting journey, JOIN US!

This is not what I planned to release this week, but it’s what’s on my heart immediately after the Covenant School shooting which directly touches so many of my friends here in Nashville. It’s also what I’ve been wanting to share about suffering in general, as so many people around me are walking through hard things. We will all at certain times have the privilege of being “reservoirs of compassion for those who are bruised” (Psalm 84), and at other times, we will be the ones who need comforting.

As we experience suffering in our midst, this episode is here for you, whenever you need it.

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We all want to be loved and known in friendships. And also? Friendships are hard. For this special episode, one of my dearest friends in the entire world, Christy Crosby, joins me in the barn studio! And we’re chatting about everything we’ve learned in our unlikely 28-year-long (!) friendship that started in college when a country music-loving Tennessee cowgirl met a rap music-loving Jersey girl.

Christy and I have a lot to share from our friendship that spans several states, seasons, and life stages. Our hope is that YOU can take some of these ideas and cultivate deeper friendships where you are.

Just a few of the questions we answer in this episode:

• What characteristics make a really strong friendship?
• What does “mature transparency” look like in friendships?
• What do you do when it seems like everyone else already has their people, and you don’t?
• How to keep a friendship going with longevity, even if you’re in different life stages
• Why some friendships are cultivated more like annual plants and some more like perennials
• Why I wore such an embarrassing Halloween costume our freshman year at Belmont 🤭

If you want to GROW in your friendships and find encouragement for challenges that friendships face, JOIN US!

This was so fun to record! I was quite chatty in this episode - I think it was all the extra oxygen in the greenhouse! 😂 This episode is from our “From The Outside” series, where I record an episode OUTSIDE to share with you ~ either from a spot on the farm or elsewhere. 🌿 These episodes are shorter and focused on soaking up the beauty of the outdoors and engaging all five of our senses. 

This episode was recorded in our mini 6’x10’ seed-starting greenhouse here on Kindred Farm. From my little perch sandwiched next to zinnia, kale, and cabbage seedlings, I share what’s on my heart right now about environmentalism as I weave in some inspiring nature quotes. I also share some practical ways we can help heal the earth, right where we are. This episode covers everything from bartering to my fave new leggings. 

Grab your own spot outside, and join me! 

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Audacity = "a willingness to take bold risks." Without some audacity, we won’t ever take the steps that are needed to bring our visions and gifts to the world. We must have faith and belief that there is room in the world for what we’ve each been given to grow and create…even through the struggle, uncertainty, and scars we’ll experience along the way.

In this episode, I share a quote from a memoir that inspired me, my own  “Ode to the Growing Season,” and some prompts to help you build a nourishing vision in your own life, right where you are. Listen in!

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When is the last time you thought about your own two hands and how they help you function in the world? Have you even looked at them lately?

After a day of starting spring seeds here on the farm, I’m reflecting on the balance of work, rest and play: we can get our hands dirty and also stop to find healing, slowness, and nourishment. I share a personal story about learning to care better for myself when it’s so easy to just keep plowing through. From gardening, to taking care of our children or homes, to fun hobbies, to all the work set before us, our hands do so much. We need to stop and see the purpose in that.

LISTEN IN, and take a few moments with me to stop, notice, and dream!

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Pruning can be painful, but what if the pruning is uncovering beauty that’s been there all along but just hidden by unnecessary or unhealthy things? None of us wants to go through the discomfort of being pruned, but sometimes we need to eliminate some things to make room, to let our lives breathe.

As we approach early spring, it’s time to prune our fruit trees on the farm. In this episode, I share a story from the day one of our larger trees got pruned and the deeper, important lessons I learned that day. We look at how pruning could be removing good branches now to make way for more health and fruitfulness in the future.

And as usual, we have a gratefulness practice at the end that will leave you with an opportunity to see the small moments of joy in your everyday life.

For a breath of fresh inspiration, listen in! 💛

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This episode is from our “From The Outside” series, where I record an episode OUTSIDE to share with you ~ either from a spot on the farm or elsewhere. 🌿 These episodes are shorter and focused on soaking up the beauty outdoors and engaging all five of our senses. This episode was recorded in the Forest of Fun by the creek on our farm.  🏞️ From my spot on a blanket in the forest, I share everything from an inspiring excerpt in a book I'm reading, to my favorite overalls, to the best outdoor swings for kids, to ways to engage people of all ages outside.

So grab your own spot outside, and join me!

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When is a time you felt really “seen?” In this episode, we explore the topic of vulnerability and how we can “host” people by showing up in our raw, authentic selves. Showing up in our vulnerability imparts a gift. And it opens us up to see other people who might be getting lost in the crowd.

In the name of vulnerability, I share a kinda embarrassing story about when I met one of my favorite authors, what I learned, and what I would have done differently if I’d had the chance. 🫣 As usual, we have a gratefulness practice at the end that will leave you with an opportunity to engage in your own life.

For a breath of fresh inspiration, listen in! 💛

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What does your voice, your “song” sound like?

We all have a song to sing - the unique God-given voice, gifts, and perspective we have to offer the world. Sometimes we sing for pure joy, and sometimes we sing because we have to - for survival. The song is full of grit and beauty, and it’s unique to each of us.

In this episode, I share 3 challenges that have helped me to sharpen my voice, a favorite St. Augustine poem, and as usual,  a gratefulness practice at the end that will leave you with a breath of fresh inspiration.

If you’re someone who finds it challenging to use your voice - or you’re in relationship with someone who is - this is a great episode for you. Listen in! 💛

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We all love being uncomfortable, right? 😏 Not so much. But part of learning new things is being willing to be uncomfortable, to embrace the learning curve. In this episode, I share some stories about times I’ve had to learn to be okay with being uncomfortable and what I’ve learned and am continuing to learn in the process. We talk about why the EASY and QUICK way is not always the best way. By learning not to shy away from uncomfortable situations, we can experience a deeper level of gratitude and some important lessons right in the middle of the mess.

As usual, you’re invited to join in a gratefulness practice at the end, and - surprise! - my youngest daughter is joining in this portion of the episode to share some thoughts with you! 💌

If you need a breath of fresh inspiration in your life today, listen in!

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This episode is from our “From The Outside” series, where I record an episode OUTSIDE to share with you ~ either from a spot on the farm or elsewhere. These episodes are shorter and focused on soaking up the beauty outdoors and engaging all five of our senses. This episode was recorded in our winter creek bed on Kindred Farm.  I share a favorite winter poem and all the details of what I'm sensing from my perch on a rock. So grab your own spot outside, and join me!

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Living another year of life is no small thing - it’s a great privilege - so let’s not rush too quickly into the next year without first looking back to notice what we’ve learned and how we’ve grown.

“I will not squander my freedom by living timidly.” This is a phrase that was at the forefront of my mind as I began 2022. How did it turn out? In this episode, I reflect back on a pivotal year and what I learned about living more boldly this year, albeit imperfectly. I also highlight 4 specific things (among many) that I learned this year.

As usual, I share a gratefulness practice at the end and invite you to join me. LISTEN IN, and breathe in some fresh inspiration, right where you are.

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How do we carve out the kind of Christmas Day that is nourishing and life-giving, rather than harried and rushed? How do we create new traditions in our family that align with our purpose and values, or even reclaim a holiday season that has gotten out of control?

Join me in this episode as I share about our Slow + Sacred Christmas Day, breaking down the day into morning, afternoon, and evening and about how the day can be both a time of drawing inward and also outward as you welcome others in community. I'm giving you ideas for a rustic, delicious Christmas dinner menu, too! No matter how or where you’ll be spending the day, I think you’ll find something helpful and inspiring in this episode!

As usual, I also share a gratefulness practice at the end and invite you to join me. LISTEN IN, and breathe in some fresh inspiration for the rest of your week.

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