Roots and Refuge Podcast
Jessica Sowards
Hey there, darling! My name is Jess. There was a time that all I wanted in the world was a little farm where I could raise my family and grow our food. Now, that's exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart – to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to the Roots and Refuge podcast, friend. I am so glad you're here.
Categories: Sports & Recreation
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Hey, everyone! Welcome to episode 63 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast.
In today's episode we're diving into a candid discussion about homesteading being a sustainable lifestyle versus a trendy hobby.
We'll explore the concept of mindful consumption across all aspects of life, questioning the true value of investing our energy into every homemade endeavor. We'll also chat about 2 personality types when it comes to facing change. Are you a "frying pan personality" or a "crockpot personality"? Let's dig into the merits of immediate versus gradual change and how to find sustainable habits that align with our values and the reality of our daily lives.
Join me as we navigate the pitfalls of comparison and condemnation in the age of social media, and learn how to apply homesteading principles realistically to create lasting changes.
Remember, living sustainably isn't accidental — it requires relentless mindfulness of our consumption habits. Tune in to discover how I strive to strike the balance between homemade and convenience, ensuring each choice we make in our home is a mindful one.
Thanks for joining me on the Roots and Refuge Podcast, where we're all about fostering intentional living and mindful choices. 🌱
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Previous episodes
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63 - Creating a Lifestyle vs. Following a Fad Wed, 24 Apr 2024 - 0h
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62 - The Forging (Women and Friendship with Kelly Brotherton) Wed, 17 Apr 2024
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61 - My Best Gardening Advice Wed, 10 Apr 2024 - 0h
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60 - Parenting on the Homestead Wed, 03 Apr 2024
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59 - Granny Skills- A Return to the Old Ways Wed, 27 Mar 2024
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58 - Mine Your Elders (with JeriLynn) Wed, 20 Mar 2024
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57 - The Hungry Month- A Talk on Homesteading and Resilience Wed, 13 Mar 2024
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56 - Geeking out on Goats with Cass Wed, 06 Mar 2024 - 0h
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55 - Life on Purpose- Intention Instead of Overwhelm Wed, 28 Feb 2024 - 0h
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54 - Garden Design with Jeremy from Semojo Homestead Wed, 21 Feb 2024 - 0h
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53 - Grow Something Lovely Wed, 14 Feb 2024 - 0h
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52 - On Goats and Homebuilding Wed, 07 Feb 2024 - 0h
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51 - The Worst Case Scenerio (A talk about sustainability) Wed, 31 Jan 2024
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50 - The Garden Starts in January Wed, 24 Jan 2024 - 0h
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49 - Whats the Point of Making a Home? Thu, 18 Jan 2024 - 0h
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48 - Creating Holiday Traditions Wed, 13 Dec 2023 - 0h
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47 - Garden Planning (And Why I'm Not Doing It) Wed, 06 Dec 2023 - 0h
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46 - The Balance of Rest Wed, 29 Nov 2023 - 0h
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45 - Cultivating Cozy (& Tips for Dealing With the Winter Months) Wed, 22 Nov 2023 - 0h
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44 - Knowing Where Your Food Comes From Wed, 15 Nov 2023 - 0h
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43 - The Garden Inside Wed, 08 Nov 2023 - 0h
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42 - Fast, Cheap & Easy Wed, 01 Nov 2023 - 0h
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41 - The Hope Homestead - Health Journey to Homesteading Wed, 25 Oct 2023 - 0h
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40 - Eyes and No Eyes Wed, 04 Oct 2023 - 0h
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39 - Growing Up in Newfoundland with Nana Wed, 27 Sep 2023 - 0h
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38 - Accepting Differences (Building Homesteading Community) Wed, 20 Sep 2023 - 0h
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37 - Perceptions and Misperceptions Wed, 13 Sep 2023 - 0h
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36 - Embracing Uncomfortable Wed, 06 Sep 2023 - 0h
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35 - Music, Gardening & Creativity Wed, 30 Aug 2023
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34 - Dreaming Bravely Wed, 23 Aug 2023 - 0h
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33 - Daniel's Journey to Beulah Wed, 16 Aug 2023 - 0h
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32 - Honor & How it Affects Every Aspect of Our Lives Wed, 09 Aug 2023 - 0h
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31 - The Fall Garden (What to Plant in August & Fall Garden Planning) Wed, 02 Aug 2023 - 0h
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30 - The Art of Hosting Well Wed, 26 Jul 2023
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29 - Navigating Seasons of Overwhelm Wed, 19 Jul 2023 - 0h
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28 - Why I Homestead Wed, 12 Jul 2023 - 0h
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27 - The Home Dairy (Keeping a Family Dairy Animal) Wed, 05 Jul 2023
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26 - Homesteading and Hungry with Lisa Wed, 28 Jun 2023 - 0h
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25 - Don't Forget to Prepare (Front Porch Chat about Preparing, Security & Being Wise, Not Afraid) Wed, 21 Jun 2023 - 0h
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24 - The Leaves Are Green | Devotional Wed, 14 Jun 2023 - 0h
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23 - So You Want to Be a Homesteader? Wed, 07 Jun 2023 - 0h
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22 - What's That In Your Hand? Wed, 31 May 2023 - 0h
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21 - Horses and Dreams Wed, 24 May 2023 - 0h
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20 - Garden Musings with Wil Kunkle Wed, 17 May 2023
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19 - Grow Your Own Food Wed, 10 May 2023
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18 - The Hard and Worthy Work of Homesteading Wed, 03 May 2023 - 0h
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17 - The Urgency to Grow Food (And Audacious Hope) Wed, 26 Apr 2023 - 0h
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16 - Dealing with Loss on the Farm Wed, 19 Apr 2023 - 0h
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15 - A Day in the Life of Roots and Refuge Farm Wed, 12 Apr 2023 - 0h
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14 - Answering Your Questions - Home Life & Family Wed, 05 Apr 2023 - 0h