Toque and Trowel: Garden + Kitchen

By StereoForest

What's Toque and Trowel all about? At its heart, it’s about finding resilience and empowerment in everyday actions. I believe that tending a garden can be an act of resistance. Creating nourishing, af... more

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The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

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April 04, 2025 The Daily Reconnect is getting a new name: Toque and Trowel
The podcast is getting a new name, and branching out to some more hands-on, useful resistance topics. Resisting in the garden (including balconies and indoors!) and kitchen, while protecting your mind. This is resistance.
So now this show is also going to help you eat during these wild times.
If you're Canadian, this one is especially for you!
Check out this quick note about what is happening with the show.
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3min
March 28, 2025 Self narrative for identity connection - Friday Focus
It's Friday Focus! Today we'll focus on memories that resonate with our identity, which can be used as one way to reconnect with the present when feeling dissociated or disconnected. The soundscape is from the forest behind my house. Enjoy the rain and ravens in the distance as we focus on the parts of our identity we value the most.
Credits, contact, and more info
This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by Jen deHaan.
Jen has a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Developing Healthy Communities: Nutrition, Behavior, and Physical Activity from Tufts University, a degree in adult education in the arts, and various certifications and experience in group fitness instruction.
Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.
Chat with us on Discord! Join the discord channel for this show here discord.gg/heTSW9WnN5
Transcript: On episode pages found here.
More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/garden
Free newsletter: StereoForest.com
Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip
Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky, TikTok
This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.
The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services, therapy, counselling, or medical care. The views expressed are personal opinions and experiences, and individual results may vary. If you have specific mental health concerns, please consult with qualified healthcare professionals. We have some resources to get started here to search for local resources. Please see this page on our site for more info.

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8min
March 26, 2025 Vagus Nerve Regulation with Bilateral Stimulation & Breath
Let's go outdoors (if possible) to ground ourselves in nature for an exercise that targets the vagus nerve. Hear the rainy forest and ravens behind my studio as you activate the vagus nerve pathway in this grounding vagal exercise that promotes both safety and connection.
You can do this exercise indoors or out, standing or seated -- or while walking.
Credits, contact, and more info
This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by Jen deHaan.
Jen has a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Developing Healthy Communities: Nutrition, Behavior, and Physical Activity from Tufts University, a degree in adult education in the arts, and various certifications and experience in group fitness instruction.
Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.
Chat with us on Discord! Join the discord channel for this show here discord.gg/heTSW9WnN5
Transcript: On episode pages found here.
More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/garden
Free newsletter: StereoForest.com
Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip
Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky, TikTok
This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.
The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services, therapy, counselling, or medical care. The views expressed are personal opinions and experiences, and individual results may vary. If you have specific mental health concerns, please consult with qualified healthcare professionals. We have some resources to get started here to search for local resources. Please see this page on our site for more info.

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8min
March 24, 2025 Monday Motivation: Grassroots Resistance
Mondays are now Monday Motivation. What?!
The podcast is reorganizing a bit, while "being the same thing." On Mondays I will share a message to help stay motivated to fight the good fight.
Wednesday will offer an episode recorded in nature to help ground you. And Friday will offer an opportunity to reflect to help you reconnect with reality.
So, today for Monday Motivation, we explore the space between recognition of a problem, and action. That space is where many of us might find ourselves today.
Credits, contact, and more info
This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by Jen deHaan.
Jen has a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Developing Healthy Communities: Nutrition, Behavior, and Physical Activity from Tufts University, a degree in adult education in the arts, and various certifications and experience in group fitness instruction.
Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.
Chat with us on Discord! Join the discord channel for this show here discord.gg/heTSW9WnN5
Transcript: On episode pages found here.
More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/garden
Free newsletter: StereoForest.com
Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip
Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky, TikTok
This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.
The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services, therapy, counselling, or medical care. The views expressed are personal opinions and experiences, and individual results may vary. If you have specific mental health concerns, please consult with qualified healthcare professionals. We have some resources to get started here to search for local resources. Please see this page on our site for more info.

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14min
March 21, 2025 Vagus nerve reset exercise and finding your place in collective action
This episode includes a vagus nerve reset exercise, and then continues with some motivating words to help you find your place within collective action.
Credits, contact, and more info
This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by Jen deHaan.
Jen has a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Developing Healthy Communities: Nutrition, Behavior, and Physical Activity from Tufts University, a degree in adult education in the arts, and various certifications and experience in group fitness instruction.
Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.
Chat with us on Discord! Join the discord channel for this show here discord.gg/heTSW9WnN5
Transcript: On episode pages found here.
More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/garden
Free newsletter: StereoForest.com
Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip
Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky, TikTok
This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.
The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services, therapy, counselling, or medical care. The views expressed are personal opinions and experiences, and individual results may vary. If you have specific mental health concerns, please consult with qualified healthcare professionals. We have some resources to get started here to search for local resources. Please see this page on our site for more info.

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14min
March 19, 2025 Connecting through senses & stand firm when they want you to break
This episode begins with a grounding exercise to connect using textures and a discussion on standing firm when opposing forces want you to break.
Credits, contact, and more info
This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by Jen deHaan.
Jen has a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Developing Healthy Communities: Nutrition, Behavior, and Physical Activity from Tufts University, a degree in adult education in the arts, and various certifications and experience in group fitness instruction.
Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.
Chat with us on Discord! Join the discord channel for this show here discord.gg/heTSW9WnN5
Transcript: On episode pages found here.
More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/garden
Free newsletter: StereoForest.com
Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip
Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky, TikTok
This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.
The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services, therapy, counselling, or medical care. The views expressed are personal opinions and experiences, and individual results may vary. If you have specific mental health concerns, please consult with qualified healthcare professionals. We have some resources to get started here to search for local resources. Please see this page on our site for more info.

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15min
March 17, 2025 Core values exercise, and when we feel alone in the struggle
This episode guides you through a meditative exercise that's focused on identifying core values as an anchor during overwhelming times. This week's focus is on overwhelming news.
Then, Jen discusses how modern systems deliberately create isolation. We discuss that isolation is structural rather than a personal failing, and that this is itself an act of resistance.
Credits, contact, and more info
This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by Jen deHaan.
Jen has a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Developing Healthy Communities: Nutrition, Behavior, and Physical Activity from Tufts University, a degree in adult education in the arts, and various certifications and experience in group fitness instruction.
Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.
Chat with us on Discord! Join the discord channel for this show here discord.gg/heTSW9WnN5
Transcript: On episode pages found here.
More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/garden
Free newsletter: StereoForest.com
Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip
Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky, TikTok
This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.
The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services, therapy, counselling, or medical care. The views expressed are personal opinions and experiences, and individual results may vary. If you have specific mental health concerns, please consult with qualified healthcare professionals. We have some resources to get started here to search for local resources. Please see this page on our site for more info.

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13min
March 14, 2025 Box breathing and using anger as a tool within larger action
Today's exercise uses box breathing to help reconnect with reality if you are experiencing things like isolation, depression, or disconnection.
Then we will continue this week's theme of using anger in practical ways as part of a larger, sustained action toward shared goals.
Credits, contact, and more info
This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by Jen deHaan.
Jen has a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Developing Healthy Communities: Nutrition, Behavior, and Physical Activity from Tufts University, a degree in adult education in the arts, and various certifications and experience in group fitness instruction.
Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.
Chat with us on Discord! Join the discord channel for this show here discord.gg/heTSW9WnN5
Transcript: On episode pages found here.
More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/garden
Free newsletter: StereoForest.com
Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip
Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky, TikTok
This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.
The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services, therapy, counselling, or medical care. The views expressed are personal opinions and experiences, and individual results may vary. If you have specific mental health concerns, please consult with qualified healthcare professionals. We have some resources to get started here to search for local resources. Please see this page on our site for more info.

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15min
March 12, 2025 Emotions and colours, and using anger for change
Today's exercise uses emotions and a colour visualization to help connect with the present if you are experiencing things like isolation, depression, or disconnection.
Then we will continue this week's theme of using anger as a valid way to find your way towards collective and meaningful sustained action.
Credits, contact, and more info
This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by Jen deHaan.
Jen has a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Developing Healthy Communities: Nutrition, Behavior, and Physical Activity from Tufts University, a degree in adult education in the arts, and various certifications and experience in group fitness instruction.
Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.
Chat with us on Discord! Join the discord channel for this show here discord.gg/heTSW9WnN5
Transcript: On episode pages found here.
More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/garden
Free newsletter: StereoForest.com
Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip
Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky, TikTok
This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.
The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services, therapy, counselling, or medical care. The views expressed are personal opinions and experiences, and individual results may vary. If you have specific mental health concerns, please consult with qualified healthcare professionals. We have some resources to get started here to search for local resources. Please see this page on our site for more info.

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14min
March 10, 2025 Reconnect with real & visualized textures, using anger for change
Today's exercise uses textures present in your environment, and then some from memory, to connect with the present if you are experiencing intense emotions, stress, isolation, or dissociation.
Then we will start this week's theme of anger to motivate us towards collective action.
Credits, contact, and more info
This podcast series was created, written, edited, produced and is hosted by Jen deHaan.
Jen has a Certificate of Graduate Studies in Developing Healthy Communities: Nutrition, Behavior, and Physical Activity from Tufts University, a degree in adult education in the arts, and various certifications and experience in group fitness instruction.
Artwork, logo, and graphics: Jen deHaan.
Chat with us on Discord! Join the discord channel for this show here discord.gg/heTSW9WnN5
Transcript: On episode pages found here.
More show info/contact: stereoforest.com/garden
Free newsletter: StereoForest.com
Support the show: One-time tip here stereoforest.com/tip
Follow on social media: YouTube, Bluesky, TikTok
This podcast is a StereoForest production. Made and produced in British Columbia, Canada.
The content provided in this podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. This podcast is not a substitute for professional mental health services, therapy, counselling, or medical care. The views expressed are personal opinions and experiences, and individual results may vary. If you have specific mental health concerns, please consult with qualified healthcare professionals. We have some resources to get started here to search for local resources. Please see this page on our site for more info.

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12min

FAQs about Toque and Trowel: Garden + Kitchen:

How many episodes does Toque and Trowel: Garden + Kitchen have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.