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Can reconnecting with nature improve mental health? In this episode of Rooted Rebellion, environmental writer Ashton Todd sits down with therapist and author Julie Brams to discuss her book, The Nature-Embedded Mind, ecopsychology, nature therapy, consciousness, Indigenous wisdom, Western psychology, environmental healing, and why our perceived separation from nature may be contributing to anxiety, loneliness, and ecological crisis. Together they explore how rebuilding our relationship with the natural world could transform both personal well-being and planetary health.

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Exploring Joanna Macy: https://www.joannamacy.net/main

Association of Nature and Forest Therapy: https://anft.earth/

Join Ashton as she sits down with regenerative land steward, business owner, and Substack author, Christine Martin. Christine Martin shares her holistic approach to nurturing the land and emphasizes the necessity of attending to personal needs. In this conversation, Christine and Ashton explore:

• The dichotomy of capacity and desire for land projects
• The opportunity cost of land stewardship
• The reason regenerative ag calls to women
• What we stand to gain from a relationship with the land

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Thriving Land Stewards: https://thrivinglandsteward.com/

The Messy Middle of Regenerative Agriculture: https://substack.com/@thrivinglandsteward

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Sit down with Ashton and Marketing Manger of the Good Foods Co-op, Kara Shepherd, to learn how one local grocery store is changing food access in a Kentucky community.

You'll learn:

• The benefits of a co-op store model
• How local content creators can bridge the gap between producers and consumers
• The power of community action
• Personal memories of the Good Foods Co-op

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On today's episode, join Ashton and learn 6 ways that you can support your local food system in the midst of financial crisis. This discussion moves beyond budgeting into a way of acting as a mindful consumer.

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Foraging with Wild Wanders:

https://open.substack.com/pub/rootedrebellionpodcast/p/9-heartfelt-foraging-with-the-women-8ef?r=7o82tn&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

The Rooted Life by Justin Rhodes:

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Growing Your First Raised Bed Garden: https://youtu.be/VOBxV1pnPSk?si=J18tWA9v2zO3UNRX

Discover how Old Salt Co-op in Montana is pioneering a regenerative marketplace that champions land stewardship, producer equity, and community connection. Join us as Cole Mannix shares insights on creating a resilient, ecosystem-driven food system that reconnects consumers to the land and producers.

In this episode:

• The unique ownership structure and mission of Old Salt Co-op, a 51% producer-controlled meat company
• How the co-op integrates restaurants, processing facilities, and direct-to-consumer sales into a regenerative model
• The importance of respecting relationships, with soil, land, animals, and people, for true sustainability
• The role of vertical integration and producer ownership in building resilience and local food sovereignty
• The festival as a vibrant example of land stewardship, community, and cultural celebration
• Challenges and opportunities in shifting towards a more holistic, ethical, and experiential food system
• The influence of policy, capitalism, and cultural values on land health and food justice
• Practical considerations for replicating regenerative models and meeting local food needs

Old Salt Co-op: https://www.oldsaltco-op.com/

Attend the Old Salt Festival: https://www.oldsaltco-op.com/pages/festival-tickets

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Join Ashton and Alexis Campestre, founder of Orion Farmstead, for a discussion of Alexis's food journey. Together they'll unpack:

• Alexis's personal food history
• The benefits of friction in our food system
• The cost of convenience
• Orion Farmstead's mission to reconnect people and he planet

Discover how slowing down and embracing "friction" in food preparation can transform our relationship with food, community, and the land.

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Hey friends, and welcome back to the Rooted Rebellion Podcast! Join Ashton as she sits down with Alissa LaChance, owner and operator of Dirt Rich Compost, located in Columbia Falls, Montana. Alissa shares her journey from beginner composter, to leader of a business that diverts one million pounds of food scraps from the land fill annually.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The ways compost empowers people
• What compost offers our natural world
• How compost embraces the shadows of our society
• The dangers of composting gone wrong
• Where your can begin your composting journey

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Instagram: @dirtrichcompost

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Website: https://www.dirtrichcompost.com/

The Compost Coach by Kate Flood:

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/85165412-the-compost-coach

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In this episode, Brenan Hammer of Headwaters RC & D joins Ashton and shares a groundbreaking survey that captures community needs and uncovers the real reasons behind food insecurity in Butte, MT. Together they break down how transportation gaps, market dominance by corporate giants, and soil safety concerns hinder local food systems, and explore practical solutions like food education, food hubs, raised beds, and composting to build resilience.

Headwaters RC &D:

https://www.headwatersrcd.org/food-and-agriculture-1

Butte Community Farm:
https://sw406eatlocal.org/butte-community-farm/

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Keywords: Local foods, food hub, mining, food access, community farm

Hey friends! In this episode of the Rooted Rebellion Podcast, author of Dirt to Soil, Gabe Brown shares his journey from conventional farmer to a pioneer in regenerative agriculture. He reflects on his challenging early years in farming, the lessons learned from adversity, and the importance of taking ownership in agricultural practices. Gabe emphasizes the need for a shift from sustainability to regeneration, advocating for a deeper understanding of natural ecosystems and the context in which farmers operate. He discusses the role of education in bridging the gap for change, the significance of consumer engagement, and the importance of community involvement in the regenerative movement. Throughout the conversation, Gabe highlights the necessity of trusting nature and the joy of making a positive impact in the lives of others.

Understanding Ag:

https://understandingag.com/

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Keywords: Gabe Brown, regenerative agriculture, Understanding Ag, sustainability, resilience

Welcome back to The Rooted Rebellion Podcast! In this first episode of the new season, Ashton shares some operation-defining updates from Orion Farmstead, announces a special guest, and describes her food journey.

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Keywords: binge eating, local food, regenerative agriculture, food journey