Naturally Well with Jo - Being an intuitive generalist, surrendering to reality & not pretending!

Jo Smith is a self proclaimed generalist who juggles life as a twin mama, market gardener, yoga therapist and active contributor to her tiny Tasmanian community on Bruny Island. Jade and Jo shoot the breeze about farming life & decide that despite the hardships, she wouldn't trade it for the world - even the wind. Join them for tangents and truths of this beautiful, grounded, physical and dirty existence at the bottom of the world.  

Episode Summary

Growing food for others and to navigate mental health Being a twin mama, type A, vata personality Finding solace in the garden letting mother earth heal The endless lessons that are taught by gardening  Learning to surrender to the reality that there’s no control If we nurture mother nature she nurtures us and then we can nurture others Seeing gardening as being a nutritionist  From no knowledge about growing food to feeling deeply connected to land Keep growing food no matter what the success or failures Learning from others regardless of fundamental beliefs Considering water, wind, soil type and access to markets before going into farming/growing The truth of country life - it’s bloody hard Farming is the LONG game - Don't get into farming if you’re seeking instant gratification 10 years to build up the soil as a no dig garden Wanting to grow food rather than go to the shops Prioritising self care; daily meditation, nightly restorative yoga, excellent diet,  Starting with 2.5 x 2.5 metres to learn the art of gardening before expanding into market scale Reminding ourselves that we can’t do it all Having $ to set up a farm and juggling that balance Sharing the farming experience honestly,  Hope driven by the increasing enthusiasm from people who want to be part of the change  Identifying and sharing the ‘WHY’ behind our lives It took a couple of years to recalibrate her pace and become comfortable with the quiet The art of entertaining yourself - taking ownership of our leisure time Yogic Dharma - your life purpose Reconnecting back to self Building self belief and learning to really listen Circular reciprocity Living naturally and sharing with others as her way to offer service We make change by creating communities of sharing wisdom and knowledge and playing the part that we are supposed to. Living in community requires incredible patience, tolerance and open mindedness Embracing identity as ALL the things that we are not just the curated brand Being YOU Becoming adept at adapting Being an intuitive generalist rather than an academic specialist Not pretending - Finding your flow  Leaning on community Re establishing our culture to acknowledge those around us References Bruny Island Wild Bruny Island Coop Naturally well with Jo Thanks to our podcast partners: Wwoof Australia Nutrisoil Buy the Book Futuresteading - Live Like tomorrow matters Shout out to the rockstars who smooth the sound Open Door Studios -----------------------------------

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