Grounded in Maine

I was recently a guest on Brenda Simmons'  podcast Be You: Your Story Your Purpose, and getting to know Brenda was such a nice time, and we really bonded over so many things, so we decided to continue the conversation over here. Brenda has so many things to talk about, like growing up close to her grandparents and learning from them, and the internships she did at school, how she's feeding her own family... we learned that we were both in Utah at the same time (I was only there for a year)!

Brenda's podcast is fairly new, and she's doing so well with it - 2 episodes weekly! She has really great topics to encourage women/people to find their own story to share to help others. Here's the link to it: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thebeyoupodcast

I just loved this and had to keep it - from the guest form:
Is there a specific message you'd like listeners to come away with?
"If you don't have a relationship with earth, you won't want to take care of it. It starts with connection."

You can find Brenda on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/thebeyoupodcast

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This is my 2nd December - wow! This is a toughie, as I'm in a bit of a tender place these days, but most of this year has been pretty amazing, and I have so much to be grateful for - namely the incredible people I've had the honor of speaking with and learning from, and the great folks who keep the social media lively and a fun place to hang out - I love getting to know you all!
The end of the year has taken a turn I hadn't expected, and I'll be making some changes of my own, but I don't intend to change much in terms of the podcast, BUT I do have some thoughts of things I'd like to incorporate, in light of my current life situation, starting with a Menopause Panel, to discuss this taboo subject that leaves us feeling broken and crazy (these are my words - it's possible that everyone doesn't feel this way, but they might) and just not knowing what is happening in their own body. I think this would be helpful for for anyone who interacts with people who are experiencing menopause, so don't think it's aimed at anyone specific. If you'd like to be on this panel, or add anything to be discussed, please be in touch with me. I'm feeling the need to be loud about this, and also bring to light other personal sustainability topics, so send me your ideas.
The year isn't over yet! I've got some super interesting folks these last few weeks, and into the new year - don't miss out!
Thank you for being with me this first full year of podcasting - I'm loving this so much!

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I was all in to hear that Dida Lange was thrifting for a business, and I couldn't wait to hear all about how that worked, but when we were talking, she opened up this WHOLE other beautiful can of worms that changed everything for me. I cannot wait for y'all to hear how much heart Dida has for supporting thrift stores and church/yard sales and why. She has the best comeback story I've heard in a very long time, if ever, and how she is using it to empower others and change the world, has changed me, and I hope it will you as well.
Dida grew up in, and lives in Nebraska; she was a model and actress, and is currently a Style Coach - but not just any Style Coach - she's styling with thrifted clothes - how awesome! She has 3 sons and a wonderful husband, and loves her life.

Listen here for to hear it from her!

You can find Dida on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/motherthrifting_queen/

She's also on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@motherthrifting_queen

And Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091601237062

Her Linktree/website is here to see about her styling bundles: https://linktr.ee/motherthriftingqueen

**It is October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month - please remember to be kind to others - you don't know what they might be facing. If you suspect Domestic Violence, or if you are a victim, please reach out to my friend Veronica Life at Purple it Up for Domestic Violence Awareness - 
text 24 hours to 88788 or 
call 813-922-5433. 
Please save this number in your phone or write it down - you never know when you might need it to save a life.**

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Philomene Cauchois  is just the most graceful, easy to be with person, and I could've spent hours talking with her. Philomene has her own podcast called Une Touche de Créativité Pour Tout Changer (A Touch of Creativity to Change Everything), to help people to find creative, fun ways to reduce waste and to just tread lighter in the world, and I'm here for it! She's been updating her own website to be ready for this episode to air, knowing that my listeners are mainly English speaking, and she's prepared some really wonderful things, including some of her favorite, regularly used recipes to share! Philomene is practically zero waste, even with 2 sons and a spouse, she makes almost everything, or buys from neighbors or local farms, she repurposes, gardens, homeschools, and really focuses on being light with her footprint. She lives in France, in what looks like a fairytale place called Chanteloup (which is now on my travel bucket list)

Philomene puts out a weekly newsletter that we can subscribe to here: https://creativitytochangeeverything.com/freezerowasterecipe/ this also gets you the free recipes, including her fermented ketchup!

Her facebook page is here:
https://www.facebook.com/unetouchedecreativitepourtoutchanger

And her beautiful Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/touchedecreativite/

They are both in French, so you can practice, or just close your eyes and enjoy the peace that her language and posts bring.

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Kathryn Garland is a super energetic mom, spouse and newer homesteader who is so real, and in the best way - I love how she lays it out. I also LOVE that she's in British Columbia. Literally on my tiny bucket list of 2 places I need to go someday! She shares a great message of start where you are and expand as you can, which is so simple, yet really works for everything, right? So profound. At least for me. 

Kathryn shares their beginning story, which is only about a year and a half, and how insanely quickly they scaled up (she's not an "ease in" type of person), and how that's working. She's also about to release her podcast, called Homespun, which I'm SO excited for! She said November 20, so be on the lookout - I sure will be!

We do touch on some of the harder parts of homesteading (animal death), so I want you to be aware if you're extra sensitive to that. I needed a second to compose myself, but it's part of the journey, and it happens and is important to be prepared for.

This is part of Kathryn's  Instagram Bio: " Home based living (food, education, homesteading, healing) Loving life and simple pleasures"

I love that so much! Simple pleasures - so profound!

Please give Kathryn a follow on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/homespun.kathryn/
and be on the lookout around November 20 for the Homespun Podcast!

She's also on Facebook here:  https://www.facebook.com/kathryn.garland.7

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Oh my gosh, this was such a fascinating conversation with Kathy Jentz! I learned so much about ground cover, talking about her new book that's out called Groundcover Revolution, and she also loves talking about Urban Gardening(her previous book is about this), since she lives just outside the city in Maryland, and her gorgeous cats - you know I love checking out everyones' cats (check out the YouTube video to see them all - they're huge and stunning!)! She told me about saving lettuce seeds, which is something I've been wondering about for years, and taught me about lettuce seeds in general - GAME CHANGING stuff!!

Kathy is a really busy lady! She's written 2 books, publishes the monthly Washington Gardener magazine (and award winning publication for Mid Atlantic growers!), and has for many years, is President of a number of flower clubs - OH, and she also has a podcast! It's called Garden DC Podcast, and she focuses on a different plant each week! I love so much that she took the time to talk with me - I feel so much smarter just after that little bit of time with her- you can, too - just listen here!

Kathy's website/blog account is here:
https://washingtongardener.blogspot.com/
Washington Gardener Instagram Account:
https://www.instagram.com/wdcgardener/
Washington Gardener Pinterest Account:
https://www.pinterest.com/wdcgardener/boards/
Washington Gardener Facebook Page:
https://www.facebook.com/WashingtonGardenerMagazine/
Washington Gardener on Twitter/X
https://twitter.com/WDCGardener
Washington Gardener YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/washingtongardenermagazine
Kathy's podcast, GardenDC, which is in the top 5 of Home and Garden Podcasts with Goodpods!
https://goodpods.app.link/5EX0tnVPdEb

And check out her books!! here's a link to Bookshop.org - she's got the first 2 listings:https://bookshop.org/search?keywords=kathy+jentz

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Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/

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I've been following Dragos Nistor for a while now on Linkedin, and am always in awe of the beautiful things that he posts of his honey business Honeybee and Co and his lavender business Lavender Gold, and I was so excited to get to actually talk with him and learn more about him! I'm going to let him tell you about him; I don't want to spoil it, but he's very mindful about sustainability in everything that he does. Dragos was born in Romania, and grew up in Italy, and now lives in the UK, but still has very close ties to where he comes from.

Dragos's future was all planned out as a banker, but he took a steep detour and followed his passion and his family roots in beekeeping, and hasn't looked back. His creativity and entrepreneurial nature weren't able to be ignored, and with good reason. He has so many things spinning all the time - he doesn't do still well!

I'm excited for you all to hear this story - listen in here!

You can check out Dragos's website here https://honeybeeandco.uk/

He's on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/honeybeeandco.uk/

And Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/honeybeeandco.uk/

And the company's Linkedin page is here  https://www.linkedin.com/company/honeybee-co/

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Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/

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Brekke (rhymes with Becky)  Wagoner's message with Sustainable Prepping is a little different than others and I'm so here for it! She's talking about preparing for a disaster or emergency, and just having a little extra to fall back on, to ease your mind in times of stress. In her own words, "With global climate change impacting our weather to be more intense more often, having an emergency preparedness plan isn’t just for doomsday preppers. It’s common sense and will allow you to be confident in the midst of a crisis."
 Of course for me, growing up in the Mormon church, preparedness is taught, so I get it, and a lot of older generations may as well, but her aim is the younger generations, to teach that calm in the midst of crisis to the next generation as well. Listen here to learn more - I promise it's fun!

Brekke is really active on the socials, so check her out!

 Her Instagram page is here: https://www.instagram.com/sustainable_prepping/

Her Facebook page is here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063665407475

She has an awesome YouTube channel, too! https://www.youtube.com/SustainablePrepping

And her website is here, with courses, links and inventory trackers, etc! https://www.sustainableprepping.com/

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Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/

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I was all in to hear that Candida Lange was thrifting for a business, and I couldn't wait to hear all about how that worked, but when we were talking, she opened up this WHOLE other beautiful can of worms that changed everything for me. I cannot wait for y'all to hear how much heart Dida has for supporting thrift stores and church/yard sales and why. She has the best comeback story I've heard in a very long time, if ever, and how she is using it to empower others and change the world, has changed me, and I hope it will you as well.
Dida grew up in, and lives in Nebraska; she was a model and actress, and is currently a Style Coach - but not just any Style Coach - she's styling with thrifted clothes - how awesome! She has 3 sons and a wonderful husband, and loves her life.

Listen here for to hear it from her!

You can find Dida on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/motherthrifting_queen/

She's also on TikTok here: https://www.tiktok.com/@motherthrifting_queen

And Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091601237062

Her Linktree/website is here to see about her styling bundles: https://linktr.ee/motherthriftingqueen

**It is October, which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month - please remember to be kind to others - you don't know what they might be facing. If you suspect Domestic Violence, or if you are a victim, please reach out to my friend Veronica Life at Purple it Up for Domestic Violence Awareness - 
text 24 hours to 88788 or 
call 813-922-5433. 
Please save these numbers in your phone or write them down - you never know when you might need them to save a life.**

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Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/skate_cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects.

Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the best customer service! Learn more here

You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine

Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/

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