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#027-- This was a fun episode to record and produce with some behind the scenes of making this podcast featuring some of my origin story you've not heard before. I also share some secrets of podcast recording. This episode is dedicated to our listeners in Canada! Frank from Ferba Products joins me on the episode recording live from Paraguay. He tells us how he got started drinking yerba mate, his background, and how is company got started. Fantastic episode you'll want to listen to more than once.

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Born in Paraguay, but grew up in Canada, Frank always had a taste for the Yerba Mate so many of us love. Had it from young on.

It all started when a close friend of his talked to him about making Yerba Mate more available in his region in Ontario... that idea sparked this business. He loves it, helping people like him who love Yerba Mate to get the Yerba they need and other related products.

The name Ferba came from his brother who suggested a few names, Ferba was one of them. It was simple and easy to remember.  

Summary:

• Frank and Devin had a conversation about how Devin started his podcast and his journey with yerba mate. Devin shared his motivation for starting the podcast and his desire to create a digital legacy while also promoting yerba mate to a wider audience.
• Frank, the owner of FERBA products, shared his background and journey with Yerba Mate. He talked about his Paraguayan and German heritage, how Yerba Mate was a part of his life, and how he started selling it to help his family and friends.
• Frank and Devin discussed the process of importing yerba mate from Paraguay to Canada and the ease of shipping it to the US. They also talked about the Palo Santo gourd and its popularity due to its pleasant smell.
• Devin and Frank discussed their preferences for drinking mate, with Frank recommending the softer and flavored options for beginners and the stronger and more natural options for hardcore mate enthusiasts. They also briefly mentioned other brands and the origin of the name "Ferba" for Frank's business.
  
  

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• Paraguay
• Tereré
• Palo Santo gourd
• Selecta yerba mate
• La Rubia yerba mate

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#026 --- Welcome to the Yerba Power Podcast where we share the power of yerba mate with the world. This is an episode you don't want to miss with lots of great insight about yerba mate and the social impact it can have on us all, which is why you're here!

Checkout @Argentwinos on all the social media platforms and give them lots of likes and follows for the fantastic job they're doing!

We'll talk about this and more in this episode of the Yerba Power Podcast!

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Show Notes;

• Argentwinos reel about yerba mate (hilarious!)
• Dustin Luke - American influencer in love with Argentina (hope to get him on the podcast one day)
• The ritual of drinking yerba mate 
• What is yerba mate?

SUMMARY:

• Devin had a conversation about the Yerba Power Podcast with Julie, a social media influencer from Argentina. They discussed how Julie learned parenting-related words in Spanish and how she navigated the world of motherhood
• Devin and Julie discussed the cultural significance of drinking mate, explaining how it serves as a ritual and brings people together regardless of their differences. They also touched on the difficulty of explaining this concept to those unfamiliar with mate and the individualistic nature of American culture.
• Devin and Julie discussed various topics including the differences in drinking mate in different regions, their personal experiences with kids drinking mate, and the presence of the mate scene in Utah. 
• Julie and Devin discussed the importance of mate, a traditional Argentine drink, and encouraged Americans to ask questions and learn about it. They also talked about their efforts to raise awareness of bilingualism and their respective social media platforms for sharing language and cultural knowledge. 
• Julie and Devin had a conversation about their various activities and interests, including TikTok, language learning, and the current situation in Argentina. They expressed appreciation for each other's work and wished each other luck in their endeavors. 

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 #025-- This episode of the Yerba Power Podcast features 2 yerba mate enthusiasts and travel experts that share their wisdom of traveling with yerba mate and recommendations. Frank Martin from Yerba Mate Underground and Jeff Hatter of @Yerba.travels  Great episode packed with great content! Have you ever wondered about getting through airport security with yerba mate? What about trying to find hot water to fill your thermos when you're on the go? Have you ever used a silicone mate? We'll talk about this and more in this episode of the Yerba Power Podcast!

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Show Notes:
*Yerba Mate Underground on Facebook
*Frank's story about how he started drinking Yerba Mate
*How Frank shares yerba mate and finds community
*Frank's advice on going through airport security with yerba mate
*Places Jeff and I recently travelled to
*Recommendations for travelling with yerba mate
*Silicone versus metal mates
*Finding hot water when travelling
*Special announcement about us and our podcasts!
*AND MUCH MORE!

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#024--- I recently ran for 36 hours for my 36th birthday to raise funds and awareness to end human trafficking, and while I was running I drank yerba mate to see if it would help my athletic performance. I also go over an article I found in Runner's World magazine that questions if Yerba Mate can affect athletic performance. Enjoy!

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Article from Runner's World

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#023-- I'm joined by Ana of Soul Mate Yerba who shares her story of overcoming health problems with yerba mate and the herbs she blends with yerba mate for extra health and wellness benefits. Check out her blends and website here.

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Show Notes:

• Health benefits of yerba mate blends and flavors
• Ana's background in nutrition
• How Ana started her company and the health issues she had to overcome
• Jorge Luis Borges
• Thoughts on sharing the bombilla and significance of it
• Most popular blends
• Turmeric
• Gojiberries
• Dave - Circle of Drink
• 1 Thing to add to your mate to improve your health

Summary:

• Ana and Devin talked about the importance of spreading the message about yerba mate and how blending different flavors can make it more appealing to a wider audience 0:05
• Ana and Devin discussed their shared love for Yerba Mate and its cultural significance in Argentina. They also talked about the health benefits of Yerba Mate and how it can be a bonding experience when shared with others. 9:45
• Ana and Devin discussed various topics including the cultural aspect of sharing certain things, the potential health risks of drinking hot water, and Ana's journey towards holistic nutrition after experiencing health issues. 19:03
• Ana and Devin discussed the reasons why they started working with nutrition and Yerba Mate. They also talked about the social and cultural aspects of Argentina and the different blends of Yerba Mate that Ana offers, including their health benefits. 26:27
• Devin and Ana discussed the benefits of using lemon in water as a cost-effective alternative to alkaline water. They also talked about ana's experience in taste testing Yerba blends and her willingness to teach others about drinking Yerba.
  
  
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#22 -- This episode of the Yerba Power Podcast celebrates my 1 year of sobriety with a legend in the podcasting space, Shane Ramer of @ThatSoberGuyPodcast he has millions of downloads and over 400+ episodes published. Take the 30 Day Challenge or check out more at https://www.thatsoberguy.com/
We'll talk about this and more in this episode of the Yerba Power Podcast!

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Episode Sponsored by @YerbaCrew
A company out of Philadelphia that is passionate about Yerba Mate. I have their Condor black stainless steel mate and Iguazu blue ceramic mate. They also have my #1 rated Yerba - Anna Park. They partnered with Yerba Power Podcast because their Motto is “Drink to Connect”
Thru yerba mate connect to yourself, your community, and to a tradition.

They pay attention to detail, have high quality and reliable service

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Summary
-Conversation about our podcast experiences and the challenges we faced in starting our shows.

-Our connection through Instagram and  shared interest in addiction recovery programs.

-Shane shares his journey of overcoming alcoholism and drug addiction, highlighting the challenges, wins, and the turning point when he felt a strong urge to change his life for the better.

-He emphasized that alcohol was a tool he used to avoid dealing with his emotions and past hurts, and expressed gratitude for finding sobriety and a new purpose in life.

  - Shane discussed his journey of recovery from addiction, including the challenges of adjusting to a sober lifestyle and rebuilding relationships. He found a new passion in podcasting, which eventually became his full-time vocation, allowing him to combine his creativity with helping others.

  - Devin and Shane discussed the importance of finding joy in activities and hobbies to help navigate through life's challenges, such as quitting drinking. They emphasized the significance of not being afraid to ask for help and the power of providing support to others.

  - Devin expressed excitement about having Shane on the Sober Guy podcast in the coming weeks, mentioning that Shane had just finished fixing his daughter's flooded bathroom. They discussed putting all the necessary information in the show notes and links, and Devin mentioned that he would be a guest on Shane's podcast soon.


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#021--- I was honored to be a guest on Pat Flynn's recent webinar as a successful student of his Power Up Podcasting course. He had some questions about what the podcast was about and some of the behind the scenes of the podcast.


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Show Notes:

• Here's the full show on YouTube
• Episode 1 - What's Yerba Mate
• Sudamerican Mate Podast (Spanish)
• Current stats (10/16/23) 1,162 Downloads in 37 Countries
• Never, never, never give up!
• Interested in starting a podcast and want to do what I did? Here's the link to the same All Access Pass that I have (Affiliate)

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#020-- I dig into some articles and try to find the answer to the question "How much caffeine is in yerba mate?" Featuring a snippet from Gabriel

Show Notes:

• National Library of Medicine
• Food & Wine article
• WebMD

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#019-- This time I'm the guest being interviewed by my matero friend Jeff @Yerba.Travels about my journey on "El Camino de Santiago" in Spain

Show Notes:

• You can watch the video here
• Galicia, Spain
• Santiago de Compostela
• The Way
• Camino Portugues
• Where my journey started

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#018 -- You've asked for it, here's my Top 5 favorite yerbas and why I like them

Show Notes:

• Pampa Direct (affiliate)
• Yerba Crew discount
• Toma Yerba Mate
• Aguantadora (despalada)
• Kurupi (Menta y Boldo)
• Pipore
• Anna Park
• I'd love to hear your thoughts and what yerbas you like and why
• Any questions send them to me on Instagram

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