Best Late Bloomer Ranch Podcasts (2024)

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Motherhood and Farming 45:12

4d ago45:12

45:12

We are back with another solo episode on the podcast. Today, Corinne is diving into the (sometimes thorny) topic of motherhood. This time, the context is in agriculture. This isn’t about advice, and it’s not a how-to. This is simply a personal reflection on how Corinne wound up raising babies at Late Bloomer Ranch, and her general philosophy around…

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Moving Through Change with Danielle Beinstein - Part 2 39:17

1M ago39:17

39:17

Dani Beinstein is back on the podcast today, gracing us with her ever-growing wisdom and grace. The topic du jour is change, from the inside out, and adapting to life as it is showing up right now. In some ways, change is inevitable— “the only constant is change”, as the cliche goes. Yet, on the other hand, letting go of challenging behaviors and p…

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Moving Through Change with Danielle Beinstein - Part 1 34:50

2M ago34:50

34:50

Dani Beinstein is back on the podcast today, gracing us with her ever-growing wisdom and grace. The topic du jour is change, from the inside out, and adapting to life as it is showing up right now. In some ways, change is inevitable— “the only constant is change”, as the cliche goes. Yet, on the other hand, letting go of challenging behaviors and p…

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Getting a “Bloomsbury Hug” with Lauren Palmer 40:18

3M ago40:18

40:18

Today’s guest is Lauren Palmer of Bloomsbury Farm in Smyrna, Tennessee. Bloomsbury Farm is a diversified organic farm, with a host of vegetables, fruits, flowers, events, and even a small school onsite. It’s a cornucopia in a beautiful and romantic area of the country, less than an hour outside of Nashville. On today’s show, Lauren walks Corinne th…

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Building a Business with Local Flowers with Ellen Frost 49:25

3M ago49:25

49:25

Do you just love local flowers? Are you a designer or grower yourself? This episode is for you. Ellen Frost is a floral designer, and owner of Local Color Flowers in Baltimore, Maryland. Over the past 16 years, Ellen built a business from a passion for flowers and a connection to local farms in her area. Through several key changes and evolutions, …

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A Year of Lessons from The Soft Focus 45:36

4M ago45:36

45:36

Today we are doing something a little bit different: taking time to reflect on some of the major lessons from a year of podcasting, and interviewing incredible guests. Corinne is on the mic today, solo, unpacking the major takeaways from the formative episodes on the podcast. Taking the time to look back and review is a life hack that always leads …

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Life on the “Kill Truck” with Grace Gurganus 1:00:55

4M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

For some, in the digital age, life feels faraway and disconnected. As if each and every part of life comes from a separate factory, Amazon’ed right to our front doors. Today’s guest, Grace Gurganus, wanted to connect the dots and have a more immediate connection with her lived experience. She set out to make an impact in her local food system in so…

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Finding Creativity and Clarity with Christy Sing Robertson 57:27

5M ago57:27

57:27

Creating something beautiful requires talent, humility, and grit. In our digital world, we often want to gloss over the less glamorous parts of the process, and focus exclusively on the end-product, the perfected image of a job well done. But, underneath any craft or creation is a story of a maker, and how they developed their unique gifts. Christy…

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The Magical World of Minerals with Sena Maria 1:11:25

5M ago1:11:25

1:11:25

What does it mean to feel fulfilled, feel secure? Today’s guest, Sena Maria, has a few ideas to get you started on your path of low-anxiety living and radical nourishment. It all starts with real, whole, animal-based foods. Sena Maria is a mineral nutritional balancing practitioner, and she’s going to walk you through why animal foods matter, how t…

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Cozying Up to Natural Fibers with Claire McAndrews Oliver 1:04:59

6M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

If you’ve ever wondered about natural fibers, you are going to love this episode. And I’m not just saying that because today’s guest is my sister, Claire McAndrews Oliver. Claire is a Product Line Manager at Patagonia, and has spent her career working in apparel and understanding the process of imagining a garment and bringing it to life. Claire an…

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Starting with Where You’re At with Remington Donovan 1:21:07

6M ago1:21:07

1:21:07

Welcome to 2024! For us, this year has gotten off to a hot start with lots of exciting changes and updates at the ranch. According to today’s guest, Remington Donovan, that’s all par for the course for an 8 year— when your energy is focused in the right direction. Remington is a spiritual teacher, author, numerologist, astrologer, tarot reader, pod…

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Growing the heirlooms of tomorrow with Don Tipping 1:13:42

7M ago1:13:42

1:13:42

The foundation of every farm and garden begins with a seed. On this week’s episode, we dive into the world of seed production, why it matters, and how you can be more informed about purchasing seed and producing your own. Don Tipping is a farmer, permaculturalist, seedsman, and owner of Siskiyou Seeds, in the Siskiyou mountains of southwest Oregon.…

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The Pursuit of an (Im)Perfect Agriculture with Mark Kimball 59:40

7M ago59:40

59:40

Mark Kimball farms at Essex Farm in Essex, New York with his wife, Kristin, and their children and farm employees. Essex Farm is a “free choice, whole-diet, year-round CSA” in upstate New York, and, as you’ll learn on this episode, so much more. Mark is a thinker, and someone who is unafraid to take an unpopular opinion. He muses on difficult topic…

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Nourishing Yin Energy in Working With Horses with Emily Anderson 59:04

8M ago59:04

59:04

Horses are powerful, dignified creatures. Strong in their softness, and remarkably willing companions for all the adventures (and misadventures) of their human riders. For people who love horses, there is no replacement for their presence and healing, and the richness of the dynamic relationship of horse and rider. On today’s episode of The Soft Fo…

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Scaling Out Our Values with Arielle Crawford 47:51

8M ago47:51

47:51

Are you someone who finds confidence and purpose in learning new things? Do you enjoy feeling personally empowered in your home and garden? Are you always looking to have more control over the supply chains impacting your daily life? If so, this episode is for you. Arielle Crawford spent the beginning of her professional life as a sustainable fashi…

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Breaking Bread Together with Leif Routman 53:34

9M ago53:34

53:34

Leif Routman joins us today to discuss all things food. Leif is a musician, forager, and local food advocate. By day he dips his toes into part-time farming and a little cooking, and by night he makes his living on stage as a bandleader, performer, and composer. Corinne and Leif discuss the richness of a deep food culture, both in the production an…

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Coming Home to Yourself in a Chaotic World with Danielle Beinstein 57:57

11M ago57:57

57:57

Danielle Beinstein is back on the podcast today, with her signature wisdom and insight. Corinne and Danielle converse about living life in the present, and from the heart, in an increasingly digital society. Danielle shares her lived experience of coming home to herself, and peeling back layers of conditioning and coping mechanisms to reveal her de…

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Serenity and Generosity in Gardening and Life with Charlie Southward 49:03

11M ago49:03

49:03

Charlie Southward, the founder of IGH Gardens, is a gardening genius. He grows lush and abundant produce on his half-acre farm in Long Beach, California, year-round, to donate to shelters in the region. In addition to his generosity with the food he grows, Charlie also teaches volunteers how to garden and grow food in their own backyards. On today’…

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Breaking Down Late Bloomer Ranch with Corinne and Elliana 55:55

12M ago55:55

55:55

We’re back with another conversation between Corinne and Elliana Araujo to break down the nuts and bolts of the meat we produce at Late Bloomer Ranch. This episode is a compilation of questions we get frequently— wether it’s at the farmer’s market, our email inbox, or over social media. If you’ve ever wondered exactly how our meat is raised, this e…

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Living in Harmony with Wolves with Kurt Holtzen 47:53

1y ago47:53

47:53

Wolves, a controversial topic for many, and one we discuss from a practical angle in today’s episode of The Soft Focus. Kurt Holtzen, a Large Carnivore Conflict Mitigation Specialist, joins Corinne on the podcast today to talk about wolves in the west. Kurt’s approach is refreshingly commonsense, informed by years tracking wolves and raising sheep,…

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Whole-hearted living in Recovery with Tim T 47:59

1y ago47:59

47:59

This episode is a GOOD one. Today’s conversation is for anyone who has ever hid from life, and has chosen an insufficient coping mechanism over the present moment. This is the subject of today’s dialogue, between Corinne and sober pal Tim T. He shares his experiences growing into a “wholehearted person”, someone who embraces the unknown and experie…

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Ritualized Aesthetics at Home with Meghan Wallace James 48:25

1y ago48:25

48:25

Have you ever felt a rush from organizing your pantry, or cleaning behind the water heater? It’s no secret that our homes are the center of our lives, but the way we care for them can change the way we experience life in the present moment. Today’s guest, Meghan Wallace James, an expert in ritualized aesthetics, would like to show you how to align …

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Holistic Health and Nutrition with Laura Lyons 49:39

1y ago49:39

49:39

Today's episode is for anyone interested in nutrition and holistic health, especially women. Laura Lyons is a nutritionist, who works with women in her practice Wild Lyons Wellness. I felt Laura as a kindred spirit, and enjoyed her anti-diet culture approach to health. We covered Laura's backstory, and how she became inspired to study nutrition How…

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The Late Bloomer Ranch Story with Corinne and Elliana 49:57

1y ago49:57

49:57

Since launching The Soft Focus Podcast, we’ve received some questions about Late Bloomer Ranch, and the way we farm in the Tetons. Well, this episode is the answer to those questions! I, Corinne get interviewed by Late Bloomer Ranch foreman, Elliana Araujo. We have a deep conversation about the underlying principles that shape life on the ranch. We…

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The Power of Natural Birth: Modern Midwifery with Shayna Barnhill 49:11

1y ago49:11

49:11

Are you interested in home births, modern midwifery, and the topics of prenatal and postpartum care? If so, this episode is for you. Corinne sits down with Shayna Barnhill, the “Wild Midwife”, to discuss all things natural birth. Shayna is a licensed midwife in the state of Idaho, specializing in home births. Her professional experiences have conne…

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Cultivating Life: Motherhood & Flowers with Rita Champion 38:00

1+ y ago38:00

38:00

This week’s episode features Rita Champion of Stitchdown Farm in Bethel, Vermont. Stitchdown farm raises flowers for local shops, a weekly subscription programs, as well as weddings and events. In addition to fresh flowers, they also produce a limited run of seeds, dried flowers, host an Airbnb, and sell merchandise. On this episode, Corinne and Ri…

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Living Zen Practice with Tenshin Fletcher 42:27

1+ y ago42:27

42:27

Welcome back to The Soft Focus Podcast. On today’s show, Corinne is interviewing Tenshin Fletcher of the Yokoji Zen Mountain Center in Mountain Center, CA. Tenshin is the director and abbot of the fully accredited Zen Center, training individuals interested in continuing the practice. Part of his role as abbot is hosting regular dharma talks, many …

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Trusting your Life Path with Danielle Beinstein 46:40

1+ y ago46:40

46:40

Welcome to the first episode of The Soft Focus Podcast! On today's show, we have Danielle Beinstein, a psychological and intuitive astrologer based in Nashville, Tennessee. If you have reservations, or preconceived notions about the relevance of astrology as part of a nuanced conversation, Danielle will be a breath of fresh air. On her website she …

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The Soft Focus

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Motherhood and Farming 45:12

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Moving Through Change with Danielle Beinstein - Part 2 39:17

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Moving Through Change with Danielle Beinstein - Part 1 34:50

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Getting a “Bloomsbury Hug” with Lauren Palmer 40:18

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Building a Business with Local Flowers with Ellen Frost 49:25

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A Year of Lessons from The Soft Focus 45:36

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Life on the “Kill Truck” with Grace Gurganus 1:00:55

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Finding Creativity and Clarity with Christy Sing Robertson 57:27

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The Magical World of Minerals with Sena Maria 1:11:25

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Cozying Up to Natural Fibers with Claire McAndrews Oliver 1:04:59

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Starting with Where You’re At with Remington Donovan 1:21:07

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Growing the heirlooms of tomorrow with Don Tipping 1:13:42

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The Pursuit of an (Im)Perfect Agriculture with Mark Kimball 59:40

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Nourishing Yin Energy in Working With Horses with Emily Anderson 59:04

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Scaling Out Our Values with Arielle Crawford 47:51

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Breaking Bread Together with Leif Routman 53:34

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Coming Home to Yourself in a Chaotic World with Danielle Beinstein 57:57

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Serenity and Generosity in Gardening and Life with Charlie Southward 49:03

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Breaking Down Late Bloomer Ranch with Corinne and Elliana 55:55

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Living in Harmony with Wolves with Kurt Holtzen 47:53

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Whole-hearted living in Recovery with Tim T 47:59

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Ritualized Aesthetics at Home with Meghan Wallace James 48:25

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Holistic Health and Nutrition with Laura Lyons 49:39

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The Late Bloomer Ranch Story with Corinne and Elliana 49:57

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The Power of Natural Birth: Modern Midwifery with Shayna Barnhill 49:11

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Cultivating Life: Motherhood & Flowers with Rita Champion 38:00

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Living Zen Practice with Tenshin Fletcher 42:27

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Trusting your Life Path with Danielle Beinstein 46:40

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