Best Smallholding Podcasts (2024)

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Of Reindeer, Donkeys and the verb that is Water. Stories of climate-healing with Judith Schwartz, author of The Reindeer Chronicles 1:12:30

1h ago1:12:30

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How do we move beyond our myopic focus on carbon/CO2 as the index of our harms to the world? What can we do to heal the whole biosphere? And what role is played by water-as-verb, forest-as-verb, ocean-as-verb? This week's guest is an environmental journalist and author who has answers to all of these questions - and more. Judith Schwartz is an auth…

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Dena Lewis: Running for Resilience and Safety - Advocating for Women's Safety and Launching the Running Mate App. 53:25

3h ago53:25

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In this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast, we speak with Dena Lewis, a dedicated runner and advocate for women's safety based in Florida, USA. Dena shares her 20-year journey in running, which began as a way to manage stress after college and evolved into a lifelong passion. Dena's dedication to running is evident in her meticulous planning and com…

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The history of arts and crafts gardens - and why they matter today 44:31

1d ago44:31

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In this episode, we travel back in time to the 19th century, to the birth of the Arts and Crafts Movement and talk about how this led to the development of the phenomenon known as Arts and Crafts Gardens. We talk about why this philosophy of garden design came to be, why it really matters and how you can spot its influences today. The Growing Up Po…

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Are your sheep fit to load? 12:19

1d ago12:19

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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! The principles of ‘fit to load’ are to be used at any time the animal is being transported by road or rail. For more information, please visit https://www.mla.com.au/fittoload where the full guide by MLA can be downloaded/printed for future use. This article has been adapted from the MLA …

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🔒 Questioning life choices and sheeping - an existential episode! 20:47

3d ago20:47

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Subscriber-only episode Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Do you ever find yourself questioning your life choices with sheep and farming? I know I have. In this episode we question life choices and explore how you know if sheeping is right for you now and when or if that might change how you might know. An existential epi…

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454. Bill McKibben and Anna Lappé on Breaking Ties Between Food Systems and the Fossil Fuel Industry to Prevent Climate Catastrophe 30:22

5d ago30:22

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During Climate Week NYC, Dani sat down with author, activist, educator, and the Founder of Third Act, Bill McKibben and the Executive Director of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food Anna Lappé. During the fireside chat, they discuss the link between our food and agriculture systems and fossil fuel industry, how storytelling can be used for b…

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Building an Economics of Happiness: How - and why - our Future must be Local with Helena Norberg Hodge of Local Futures 1:25:58

6d ago1:25:58

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How do we build the local futures we all know we need? What does it actually take to become a good enough ancestor? Or even the best ancestor we can be? Our guest this week, Helena Norberg-Hodge, has given her life to exploring the answers, and helping birth them into being. Helena Norberg-Hodge is one of the Elders of our culture. She's a linguist…

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Beth Rodden: Legendary Rock Climber and Trailblazer in the Outdoor Community. Sharing insights from her book: "A Light through the Cracks: A Climber's Story. 43:14

7d ago43:14

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Join Beth Rodden, one of the most best female rock climbers of all time and a prominent figure in the outdoor community, as she delves into her remarkable journey on the Tough Girl Podcast. Having started climbing at the age of 14, Beth quickly rose through the ranks, propelled by her passion and determination. From her awe-inspiring free climbs on…

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Why herbs? Where did you meet? Q&A - Andy answers YOUR questions. 49:47

8d ago49:47

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A few weeks back we asked you to send in your questions for Andy - and in this episode, he answers as many questions as Kate can ask within 45 minutes. He didn't know which questions were coming! Really hope that you enjoy this chat. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the benefits of gr…

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Lessons about labels 18:22

9d ago18:22

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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! Ever get the feeling that you should read the instructions!?? In this episode we explore what could and did go wrong when i didn't stop and read the label. Good advice for us all! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporte…

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Autumn Equinox meditation 2024 16:50

11d ago16:50

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Here is an Autumn Equinox Meditation to help set you up for the shift from the long days to the long nights. For those in the Southern Hemisphere, there's a Spring Equinox Meditation here.By Accidental Gods

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Thoughts at the Autumn Equinox 2024 - how, what, when, where and why 21:51

11d ago21:51

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This is our regular September bonus episode - a brief look at where we're at - how I (Manda) see things just now as we head deeper into the moment of transformation.By Accidental Gods

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453. Chef Valerie Chang on Reshaping the Hospitality Industry through Honesty 32:27

12d ago32:27

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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Chef Valerie Chang, the Chef and Owner of Maty’s in Miami, Florida and the recipient of the 2024 James Beard Award for Best Chef: South. They discuss what a sustainable career in the hospitality industry looks like, what it means to be a part of a culinary team that succeeds collectively, and wh…

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Forking the Future: building routes to viable change with Tim Frenneaux of Pivot 1:09:06

13d ago1:09:06

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My first guest after the summer break is Tim Frenneaux, whom I first met in his role as Source for the Piʌot project which is a thoroughly engaging and inspiring new concept, that he describes as a people-powered movement for regenerative transformation. As you'll hear, Tim really understands what it is to live - to dance - at the inter-becoming ed…

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Gina Atkinson: From Royal Signals Engineer to Inspirational Fundraiser and Adventurer 47:58

14d ago47:58

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Join us on this episode of the Tough Girl Podcast as we delve into the extraordinary life of Gina Atkinson, a former Royal Signals engineer with a remarkable story of service and resilience. Gina's military career took her to 30 Signal Regiment, where she visited 35 countries during her first five years of service. Following a deeply personal loss …

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Wiltshire Horn sheep breed focus 36:18

15d ago36:18

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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! It's about time that I focused on my own sheep!~ So to celebrate 175 episodes of The Sheep Show Podcast here is a special episode on Wiltshire Horn sheep - enjoy! https://www.wiltshirehorn.org.uk/breed/ https://wiltshirehornaustralia.com.au/ Support the show Want more! Want to show us som…

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The end of the season. Mental health and working in horticulture. 45:02

15d ago45:02

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It's the end of our busy season as Andy and Kate sit down in the studio this week. But we wanted to reframe the chat slightly and talk really honestly about the mental health cost of working in horticulture. We really hope that you enjoy this chat. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believers in the…

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452. Ken Cook on Why There’s No Better Time to Be an Environmentalist 51:04

20d ago51:04

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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with Ken Cook, President and Co-Founder of Environmental Working Group. They talk about getting around the partisan politics that so often stymie progress, a roadmap to reduce contamination from forever chemicals, and why support for climate-smart farming must be preserved. While you’re listening, su…

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Stop killing the planet! Shaping International law so it's on the side of Life – with JoJo Mehta of Stop Ecocide International 1:22:47

22d ago1:22:47

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Can our national and international legal systems be harnessed in service of life, to put the brakes on the worst excesses of capitalism and slow the annihilation of our eco-sphere? Stop Ecocide International exists explicitly to make this happen and this week, we talk to Jojo Mehta, co-founder and Executive Director of the movement. If we're going …

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Nature Based Solutions - In Conversation with Diana Denke [Co-Founder Fair Carbon] 1:00:03

21d ago1:00:03

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I'm delighted to be joined by Diana Denke who has generously offered to bring us an overview of what can be done to bring more financing towards nature. For generations wealth and financial markets have benefited from the extraction and depletion of the natural world to the extent that we're globally facing a crisis of biodiversity loss and ecosyst…

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Josie Fouts: Athlete, mentor, advocate, film maker and tread setter, Josie is trailblazing for mountain biking to be a Paralympic sport! 40:30

21d ago40:30

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Join us on the Tough Girl Podcast as we dive into the inspiring journey of Josie Fouts, an athlete, mentor, advocate, and filmmaker who is leading the charge to make mountain biking a Paralympic sport. Based in San Diego, California, Josie's story is one of resilience, determination, and a relentless pursuit of her passions. Born in Seoul, Korea, a…

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How to forage like a pro (and how you probably already have!) 44:05

22d ago44:05

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This week, Kate chats to foraging expert, author and friend of the pod Adele Nozedar, about the ancient art of foraging, how most people do it without even realising and how it can put you back in touch with nature in the most surprising and wonderful ways. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazing First Tunnels. We are big believe…

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Review of Heatwave milk warmer 22:35

23d ago22:35

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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! I used the heatwave milk warmer this year to feed my bottle babies. It is distributed in Australia through Shearwell and is a Pyon product from the UK. Here is what I thought! Support the show Want more! Want to show us some sheep love? Sign up for extra content via our sheep supporters t…

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451. Nikiko Masumoto on Inheriting a Philosophy of Farming 42:12

27d ago42:12

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On “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” Dani speaks with farmer, memory keeper, and artist Nikiko Masumoto of Masumoto Family Farm. During the conversation, they discuss the philosophy of farming, grounded in inclusivity, that Masumoto inherited; the synergy that can emerge when working with family units on the farm; and why tenderness is fierce and s…

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🔒 What I learned from judging sheep at Sheepvention 2024 30:05

27d ago30:05

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Subscriber-only episode Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What is it like to judge over 100 sheep and 6 breeds of sheep in one day! It was amazing! In this episode I explain my methodology and approach to judging sheep and what I focused on during my judging at Sheepvention 2024. Want more! Want to show us some sheep love…

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The Manic Fire Monkeys Do It Again (and Again): Exploring the wonder of human evolution with Dr Shane Simonsen 1:43:07

27d ago1:43:07

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The climate emergency is impacting our entire eco-sphere. Plants are at the core of every food chain but we have no idea how fast they can adapt to changes that are taking place in decades where once they took Millenia. Which is where human ingenuity and intervention could be game-changing. If we put our minds to it, could we help plants to evolve …

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Jen Benson: Running Coach, Author, and PhD Researcher – The Stories Behind 'The Path We Run' and Her Ultramarathon Adventures 51:30

28d ago51:30

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Jen Benson is a runner, writer, running coach and mum of two. Along with her husband, Sim, she has co-authored 10 books including Smart Running, The Camping Bible, Wild Running and The Adventurer's Guide to Britain. She has an MSc in sport & exercise medicine and is currently a PhD researcher exploring the phenomenology of running. Jen has run more…

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Gardening Jobs for September - such an exciting month 40:12

29d ago40:12

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In this episode, we talk about gardening jobs that you can do during the month of September. We are joined by Jess Gough @happy_smallholding who chats with us about the jobs that she will be doing this month. Take a moment out of your busy day and join us for some lighthearted gardening chat. The Growing Up Podcast is proudly sponsored by the amazi…

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Shearing sheep with Chloe the Shearer 49:16

1M ago49:16

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Get in touch to share sheeping stories or questions anytime! What cool opportunity to explore shearing with none other than the famous Chloe! Want to know when to shear, what you need to shear sheep and what breeds are easier to shear - check this episode out! In this episode we explore: How did Chloe become a shearer? How many sheep does she shear…

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450. From Investing in Rural Communities to Corporate Responsibility: Paving the Way for Regenerative Food Systems 45:35

1M ago45:35

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Food Tank, in partnership with Niman Ranch, recently hosted their Education Summit at the annual Hog Farmer Appreciation Celebration, an event that recognizes and honors the contributions of independent family farmers in the U.S. This episode features two conversations from the day. First, Dani speaks with Ambassador Ertharin Cousin, Founder and CE…

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Finding the Courage to Care - Ways to build a Mothering Economy with author Jenny Grettve 1:26:10

1M ago1:26:10

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'Are we [in our WEIRD culture] intelligent enough to be more generous than we have ever been throughout history?' So writes Jenny Grettve, in her new book, 'Mothering Economy'. Jenny is an author, philospher, systems thinker and designer who joined us in Episode #228, talking about the principles and practice of her generative, systems-led design a…

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Nature Connection for Well-Being & Earth Healing - Wayapa Wuurrk Group Chat 59:53

1M ago59:53

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Join me for a group chat with four practitioners of Wayapa Wuurrk exploring the relevance of Indigenous wisdom & nature connection in our modern world. There are many reasons that our lives today have caused disconnection between us and the people and environments around us. And it's too easy to over look the importance of this. I'm joined by three…

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Jo Moseley - Sharing More About Her New Book: 'Stand-Up Paddleboarding in the Lake District: Beautiful Places to Paddleboard in Cumbria 45:25

1M ago45:25

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Jo Moseley, a 59-year-old single mum of two grown-up sons, resides on the edge of the picturesque Yorkshire Dales. In 2019, she achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first woman to paddle-board 162 miles coast to coast from Liverpool to Goole, all while actively contributing to litter cleanup efforts and fundraising for causes close to her …

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The importance of soil health with Becky Searle @sow_much_more 49:51

1M ago49:51

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In this episode, Andy and Kate chat with Becky Searle @sow_much_more about the importance of soil health and the role that it plays in boosting productivity. Join us for a journey into soil health, no-dig gardening and the joy of rescue tortoises. Hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it. Leave us a review if you get chance, i…

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