Laura Hedlund sits down with Vincent Hackel of NSK-SD (https://www.nsk-sd.info/) to explore the cardiovascular benefits of a unique Japanese superfood. They dive into the science behind NSK-SD, a patented natural supplement derived from fermented soybeans that is designed to naturally improve blood flow. Vincent explains how his team isolates this specific enzyme from the traditional dish natto and breaks down who stands to benefit most from its circulation-boosting properties.

Laura Hedlund sits down with NBC’s The Voice star Manny Cabo and the passionate founders of the Slavic Experience festival for an inspiring chat about culture and connection. They dive into the unifying power of music, mouth-watering traditional foods, and embracing our diverse heritages. You’ll walk away feeling empowered to find your true voice and ready to celebrate community through the universal language of breaking bread together.

With one in five pollinators facing extinction, it’s time to rethink those endless stretches of concrete and Kentucky bluegrass. Host Laura Hedlund teams up with Megan Reich from Metro Blooms to chat about turning standard yards into lush, water-friendly native habitats. Get ready to dig into simple, rewarding ways to bring life back to your soil and create a beautiful sanctuary for local birds and bees.

Laura Hedlund sits down with Chef Lachelle Cunningham to uncover the deep ancestral roots of soul food and its vital role in community healing. The two dive into the powerful significance of Juneteenth, exploring the ongoing fight for agricultural equity and true food justice. By honoring historical struggles, they showcase the incredible resilience found in cooking, gathering, and reclaiming land to build an abundant, regenerative future.

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Join Laura Hedlund and Laurie Fitz for a chat with the owners of Mastel’s Health Foods, a beloved local wellness staple since 1968. We’re diving deep into the wild world of natural supplements, women’s health, and the absolute importance of being your own best medical advocate. Tune in for an empowering conversation about building a trusting relationship with your body while supporting the local businesses that truly care about your community.

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After a relentless ten-year battle against city pollution, a group of stubborn utopians in Minneapolis finally secured the funding to turn an old warehouse into a massive indoor urban farm. Laura Hedlund chats with Dean Dovolis from the East Phillips Neighborhood Institute to hear the incredible grassroots story behind this hard-won community victory. Get ready to feel totally inspired by a neighborhood that united to fight for clean air, shared ownership, and real food sovereignty.

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Lily Gross as a teenager wrote about Factory Farms, as a college student she studied declining bee population and today she is opening Minnesota’s first Farm Stop.  Radish Farm Stop sells only local food.    Laura talks about the intentional destruction of 420,000 Peach Trees in California and says humans need a new operational system -one aligned with the Earth and heart intelligence.    A new system that Lily Gross is helping to create  https://www.radishfarmstop.com

Join Laura Hedlund as she dives into the delicious world of the Farmers Kitchen + Bar, a Minneapolis gem that’s bringing the farm right to the heart of the city. She sits down with Gary Wertish from the Minnesota Farmers Union to chat about why supporting our local growers is about so much more than just a great meal—it’s about building a resilient, human-centered food system. You’ll walk away with a fresh appreciation for the history of the Mill City district and a serious craving for some farm-fresh wild rice meatballs. Find more at: https://farmerskitchenandbar.com/

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Laura Hedlund digs into the idea that what we do to the earth, we ultimately do to ourselves, while highlighting some incredible local efforts to build a more resilient food system. Urban farmer Elyssa Eull of California Street Farms shares the realities of feeding a neighborhood from a tiny city plot, and Chef Lachelle Cunningham breaks down how food business incubation can lead to true community abundance. Between talks of CSAs and upcoming markets at George Floyd Square, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for authoring a brand-new economic story.

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