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Weekly calls for the Oildorks community. On building an amazing doterra business, living the good life, and using essential oils.
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Grounded in Maine Podcast is an open conversation about being mindful of how we show up for the world. We discuss the role we play in sustainability including gardening and preserving, recycling and composting and even household DIY. It's a podcast about our commitment to ecological responsibility, and learning different ways to be part of the solution.
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106: The Schoolhouse Life - Homesteading with Lacey Grim
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Whew, this conversation was so good! Lacey and her husband are homesteading in North Carolina, and I noticed they're in a town that I was actually really hoping to find a house in, so that felt kind of Kismet to start off - but there's just so much more that she does that resonates and interests me! My favorite thing we talked about was the food cl…
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i learned a ton after spending 5 days starting my journey into the world of kosher butchery. this episode we unpack a little learning and little of what it means to slaughter kosherly.By Drew & Lacey Grim
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108: Clean Makeup with Christina Flach of Pretty Girl Makeup
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This conversation with Christina Flach was gold! She is just a wealth of knowledge, experience and kindness. Christina is a Makeup Artist to the stars, and created a clean makeup that is night and day better than commercial makeup. She has a family, and was very vulnerable in sharing her trauma, but she has such a warmth and mentoring nature and ha…
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I've been following Alexa Pavan for a long time on Instagram - I love everything she posts and stands for, and I was so thrilled when she said yes to a conversation! I may have been a little giddy talking with her... Usually I like to get the back story of a guest, and get to the point where their life changed to be more sustainable, but Alexa does…
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It’s got electrolytes! How the salt of the earth might heal us all.
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A top notch blend drink the whole family loves combining responsibly sourced deep sea trace minerals: 4 types of magnesium, sodium, potassium + liposomal vitamin C, Baobab Extract, Ginseng root extract, craving craving metapwr oil blend, all while being sugar, preservative & dye free! Try in both delicious Wild Strawberry & Lemon Lime. order yours …
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I loved this conversation with Amanda Russo, talking about breathwork and how it can actually heal us if we give it the chance. I met Amanda just a couple of months ago, but we've been following each other for many months, so I'm excited to get some quality time with her. I'm inspired by her spontaneous nature, and her free spirit, and she is also …
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have you been thinking about tanning a hide? Cow hide or Sheep hide? Join us as we chat about hide tanning, ethics, and the disconnection of society from food, clothing, and life. this one gets a little hippy dippy but in a good way.By Drew & Lacey Grim
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104: Vertical Farming Podcast and Life Shifts with Harry Duran
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I tease Harry Duran about how we first connected, because it makes me feel good about my scrappiness as a podcaster. He wasn't mean, just way bigger than me - and he still is, we're just connected now, which I'm so grateful for! Harry's first podcast, Podcast Junkies just hit the 10 year mark recently, and I'm super grateful to have been a guest (s…
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103: Autism Rocks and Rolls with Sam Mitchell
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Sam Mitchell approached me, and was just so dynamic that I had to have him on the podcast to talk about Autism and his podcast Autism Rocks and Rolls, and you'll see why here! I definitely couldn't do any better putting Sam into words, so I'm copying these from his initial email: "I am a high-functioning human being on the autism spectrum, but have…
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Are you in a Dry Season? (Literally/mentally?)
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We have had a hard go this last few months--after a traumatic farm experience we are all still experiencing grief & trying to step out from under the weight of hardnesses we've never before had to navigate. And also, our garden isn't really producing much. There are all kinds of seasons in our lives, and some are much less fun than others. Perhaps …
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102: Just Grow Something with Karin Velez
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I've been listening to Karin Velez's podcast Just Grow Something for quite a while, because I love how she offers helpful, bite sized truth bombs about growing produce every episode - and she also has this voice that is so easy for me to listen to... Karin's story about where her podcast came from is fascinating, and she is offering super helpful i…
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101: Bigger Life Adventures with Carrie Hoffman
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Man, I loved this conversation with Carrie Hoffman of Bigger Life Adventures! I was sold with sustainable travel, but this conversation is SO much more- Carrie lives the sustainable lifestyle - She lives on 10 acres in the mountains of Arizona! You can probably hear (and hopefully can tune out) the crackly sound, but she lives out in the open and t…
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100: Menopause Panel with Lisa Boate, Cathy Rust, Andrea Canny and Polina LeRoy!
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For the 100th episode of Grounded in Maine, I'm celebrating with this PANEL of women to talk about menopause! We discuss the highs and lows, what we expected about menopause, the reality, and our hopes. Whether you are in your 20s, 40s, 60s, female or male, menopause effects us all. Andrea Canny has a dream of creating an educational and peaceful o…
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99: Looking Forward and Looking Back with Amy
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I have a big request, you guys - I need some MALE people to give their perspective on menopause - I'm really doing it - I've been talking about the Menopause Panel since November/December, and it's finally happening. I'm so excited for these conversations, and to help people feel empowered and not feel broken when their body is changing in ways we …
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98: Energy Audits - Everything You Need to Know with Colin McCullough
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Oh man, I learned SO much about energy audits from Colin McCullough! He's been doing audits for a long time, and is passionate about it. He is one of the very few people I've talked to who said he would do his job for free if he didn't need money to survive - that says so much to me about him. Energy Audits help you to see how to make your home mor…
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97: Laughter Yoga AND Worm Composting with Cathy Nesbitt
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Oh my gosh, our friend Ande Lyons introduced us, and I was thrilled to get to talk to Cathy Nesbitt of Cathy's Composters about worm composting; I was told she also taught "Laughter Yoga," which I guess made sense, and was very curious about, but when I met Cathy on Zoom, I was instantly sold. Cathy has been teaching worm composting for over 2 deca…
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Mary Lewis has her own podcast called A Tiny Homestead, where she talks with other homesteaders and people doing "homestead-y" things... She's had some pretty impressive guests, like Joel Salatin and me... It makes me think of my plan before this podcast, so I'm loving following Mary to see how that goes! Mary's message that she's hoping you take a…
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Y'all, if this conversation with Shelly Cunningham doesn't make you want to shop at Consignment stores over cheaply made box store clothes, I don't know what will change your mind- I didn't know what I've been missing! Shelly bought ReStyle, a consignment boutique, 12 years ago, and moved it a couple of times, but is now settled on Rte 1 in Freepor…
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Have you guys seen Monti Carlo on Instagram? How about the Food Network or other Food TV shows? I feel so out of the loop; I've watched so little TV the last bunch of years that I didn't know she was on TV... BUT I found her on Instagram, and watched her great food saving tip reels. And then one day I saw her back story, and I had to learn more abo…
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94: Sustainable Authorship with Debbi Mack
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Grounded in Maine is thrilled to be partnering with Connor Tyson to support listeners with financial coaching. Connect with Coach Connor Tyson of Progress Solutions LLC here: https://bit.ly/48eM9Mc Debbi Mack gives a different angle on sustainability: on being an Author- we talk about the pros and cons of selling through an online mega site, what s…
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93: Positively Productive Coaching with Lisa Zawrotny
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Grounded in Maine is thrilled to be partnering with Connor Tyson to support listeners with financial coaching. Connect with Coach Connor Tyson of Progress Solutions LLC here: https://bit.ly/48eM9Mc I had such a great time talking with Lisa Zawrotny - she is a wealth of knowledge about productivity and more! I love her gentle way of encouraging Lisa…
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92: De-Tox Your Life with Tee (Therese Forton Barnes)
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Bonus: Maine Community Solar's Earth Month Celebration
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This is Maine Community Solar's 2nd appearance on Grounded in Maine, and I couldn't be more thrilled! We met Tony Napolitano in the fall when he told us about Maine Community Solar and why it's a great opportunity for Mainers, and other states where there's a Community Solar farm available to utilize - this time Tony's bringing his Business Partner…
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91: Amy Dolan, Feeding People Podcast Host
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90: Meal Planning and More with Megan Gaul
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89: Rite of Passage Guide Nicholas Wasierski
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It's just a little incense! - A little drsah
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We're talking about unknown fire and why Nadab and Abihu got killed for bringing it to the altar. Is there an unknown fire you're bringing? Was G-d to harsh? Let's keep talking: Follow us on Instagram at @theschoolhouselife and @laceyofschoolhousefarm send us an email at lacey@theschoolhouselife.comBy Drew & Lacey Grim
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88: Sustainable Activism with Kadin McElwain
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The Sabbath of the Red Heifer - A little drash
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this week we are talking about the red heifer and why a couple weeks out from Passover we are stopping to think about the red heifer! what is a red heifer and why does G-d think its important? The sabbath before was the sabbath of remembrance and next week will be the sabbath of the new moon. Let's keep talking: Follow us on Instagram at @theschool…
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What to do with a blank slate?! An online homestead audit
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What does it look like to buy raw land build a house and then start building the homestead of your dreams? Julie is in the early stages of homestead design and has a dream homestead at her finger tips. we talk with her about how to make it all happen and the steps she should consider to not go backwards in years to come! Would you like a Homestead …
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87: March Madness in Maine - Check In with Amy Fagan
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Sacrifice or Offering? - A little drash - Vayikra
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Ooh. This one got a little deep! This week we explore the thoughts of sacrifices and/vs offerings. Why did a people that saw G-d's miracles need to now make offerings or sacrifices? What's the difference between a sacrifice & an offering? What does all this mean for us in modern day? Let's keep talking: Follow us on Instagram at @theschoolhouselife…
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My New Favorite Herbal -- Special Guest Mimi Prunella Hernandez
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Join me & the incredible Mimi as we talk about her journey into the depths of plant wisdom, her herbal inheritance, and how her book (a beautiful compendium of 100 common, traditional & extremely useful herbs. Notes from Mimi: Connect with Mimi on social @mimiprunellahernandez Her website: www.mimiprunellahernandez.com Snag her incredible herbal he…
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86: Nicla Marinelli, Sustainable Travel withThe Runaway Italian
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Join our new podcast project! Each week we are going to try really hard to bring you some thoughts and ideas on the weekly Torah portion aka ( a weekly section of the bible read by Jewish communities all over the world) This week we are in Exodus and looking at the building of the Tabernacle and what that looks like for a nation and for an individu…
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How to get started homesteading! Behind the scenes! Build a pond? Where to put the garden? Getting Livestock?
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This audit allowed Lacey & Drew of The Schoolhouse Life to help Donnica & Scott get more clarity & a plan for their budding Harris Haven Homestead! From adding in ponds, capturing water, planning fencing, and getting livestock to creating streams of revenue let's keep talking: Need help getting started on your homestead? https://www.theschoolhousel…
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85: Get Centered in the City with Wade Brill
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Eat to Live A Nourishing Chat with Sophia and Tim Eng
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Join us in this episode as we sit down with Tim and Sophia, who share their journey from Silicon Valley professionals to passionate homesteaders in the Appalachian mountains. Tune in and be inspired by Tim and Sophia's journey and learn how you can integrate nutrition and tradition into your own lifestyle for better health and happiness. let's keep…
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84: Lauren Landers of Zero Waste Homestead
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*Grounded in Maine is thrilled to be partnering with Connor Tyson to support listeners with financial coaching. Connect with Sponsor Coach Connor Tyson of Progress Solutions LLC here: https://bit.ly/48eM9Mc I learn so much from Lauren Landers, AKA The Zero Waste Homestead on Instagram, so I thought it would be fun to record some stuff for the rest …
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Homesteader Money Talk. A chat with Jennifer Rockwell
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Come join the chat with Lacey and Jennifer. They discuss the financial challenges faced by homesteaders. They look at some of the common pitfals of different kinds of money mindsets and ways to over come those things that might be holding us back. what kinds of money issues are holding you back? let's keep talking: Need help getting started on your…
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83: Hayley Knight; Sustainable World Explorer, Cat Magnet
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*Grounded in Maine is thrilled to be partnering with Connor Tyson to support listeners with financial coaching. Connect with Sponsor Coach Connor Tyson of Progress Solutions LLC here: https://bit.ly/48eM9Mc Hayley Knight and I started our "mutual admiration society" on Instagram and decided to pair up and talk about the cool things that she's up to…
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Faithful Farming: Exploring the Intersection of Spirituality, Agriculture, and Jewish Traditions
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In this thought-provoking episode of "Faithful Farming," we dive deep into the rich connections between spirituality, agriculture, and Jewish traditions. Discover how ancient scriptures guide modern homesteading practices, the spiritual significance of agricultural festivals, and the profound impact of faith on environmental stewardship. Join us as…
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82: Karee Upendo - Paving the Way for the Next Generation
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*Grounded in Maine is thrilled to be partnering with Connor Tyson to support listeners with financial coaching. Connect with Sponsor Coach Connor Tyson of Progress Solutions LLC here: https://bit.ly/48eM9Mc When I say this guest is special, you may be thinking that I keep saying it (it's true, and I feel so lucky to get to talk to all of these incr…
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Startup Farm Stories with Ben Whatley Part 2!
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I met Ben Whatley officially in 2020, just as the Covid Pandemic was ramping up, and, as a farmer, Ben was reserving time at the commercial kitchen I used for my jam business, and was asked to help rent out, so we talked - and he was SO cool. So much to share, and so much knowledge and passion for caring for the earth he was responsible for. I felt…
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A Year of Lessons from Owning a Vacation Rental
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Welcome, friends, to an insightful journey into the heart of vacation rental ownership! Lacey and Drew here, sharing our rollercoaster ride of a year with our beloved Airbnb property, Sparta Holler Hall. Whether you’re toying with the idea of diving into the rental world or you’re a seasoned host looking for fresh insights, this episode is packed w…
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81: Startup Farm Stories with Ben Whatley Part 1
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Ok, I guess I lied about whittling down this episode; it IS long - in my defense, I tried, but I couldn't bear to take anything out! So this is another 2 part-er... I met Ben Whatley officially in 2020, just as the Covid Pandemic was ramping up, and, as a farmer, Ben was reserving time at the commercial kitchen I used for my jam business, and was a…
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Easy Garden Planning: Essential Tips for Beginners & Small Spaces
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oin Lacey and Drew in this enlightening episode as they delve into the art of gardening, perfect for beginners and seasoned green thumbs alike! With over 20 years of gardening experience, they share invaluable tips and personal anecdotes to help you kickstart your gardening journey. 🌱 What You'll Learn: Starting Small: Discover how to begin your ga…
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80: Sonya Parenti, AKA Miss Love Terra, Talking About Fast Fashion!
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Shoot, This moment has been a long time coming for me, and I couldn't be more happy to share this with you all - I'm such a big fan of Sonya Parenti - Miss Love Terra on Instagram, and her hard work to educate people and ask for mindfulness when purchasing cheap clothing, to be wary of its journey and consequences. I think I pride myself in being s…
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The Human Powered Approach to Winter Grazing and Pasture Building
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Join Lacey and Drew, your homestead health and business strategists with nearly 40 years of experience, on The Schoolhouse Life's "I Bought a Homestead, Now What?" podcast. In this episode, they dive into the fascinating world of human-powered homesteading and share a quick tip on winter grazing. Discover why skipping the tractor might be the key t…
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79: Sustainable Chocolate with Mara Mennicken, The GOOD Chocolatier (Part 2)
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Welcome back to Part 2 of Mara Mennicken's conversation- we get a little bit deep, and it is fun to see so much passion from Mara - and it's much more than chocolate alone. Mara talks about social sustainability, and if you're trying to imagine what that's like in your head, just listen here - it's at the beginning of this segment, and it's SO good…
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