Flowerhood
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Guided Meditation in Nature
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03/23/21 • 33 min
Do you find yourself muddling through sleepless nights and groggy days? Constantly frazzled, feeling anxious and exhausted? I’d love to share with you my techniques for a restful, full night’s sleep, as well as a tip for correcting your circadian rhythm.
In this episode, I want to share with you a guided meditation journey through nature. Think of it as a reset for a stressful day or the perfect start to a tranquil night. I also discuss some of the modern technology standing between us and optimal rest.
Tune in to Episode 23 of Flowerhood, to learn how to trade our smartphones, tablets, and artificial light for peace, calm, and rejuvenation.
Join me for a guided meditation starting at 10:55. (But please make sure you’re not driving while listening! You might be a little too relaxed for that!)
In this episode, you will learn:
- How camping can be beneficial to resetting your circadian rhythm (1:28)
- How the last 150 years of electricity has manipulated our natural rest patterns (2:01)
- The ways meditation can enhance neuroplasticity and what that means for you and your sleep (5:53)
- About my own successful sleep practices (6:34)
- The surprising (and quantifiable!) benefits of an afternoon nap (8:04)
- Guided meditation (10:53)
Let’s Connect!
Resources Mentioned
- Flowerhood Episode 14: Sleep & Nature
- Book: Shakti Gawain- Creative Visualization
- YouTube Channel: Jason Stephenson- Guided Sleep Meditations
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10/20/20 • 26 min
After taking a couple of weeks away from the podcast, I’ve had some time to reflect on my own perceptions and opinions surrounding failure. It’s an interesting one, as taking a break away from something I really love doing should never be seen as a personal loss. However, it’s brought up a lot of thoughts on how I view myself when I do feel like I’ve quote, unquote, failed.
In today’s episode, I want to share my advice on how we can all reframe these concepts in our minds and ‘de-clutter’ the thoughts that run rampant in our own brains. A lot of our busyness and stress can often come from a need we have to constantly bite off more than we can chew, and many times it leads to us overworking ourselves and feeling those effects tenfold.
I also share how the current books I’ve been reading relate to our current environmental crisis and give some insight into what we can learn from nature and apply to our own lives. If you’re keen to learn more, then tune in to Episode 10 of Flowerhood!
In This Episode You Will Learn:
- Why I’ve taken some time away from the podcast (2:12)
- Why I tend to take on more projects when I’m already busy (3:28)
- What I’ve asked myself in regards to my own workload (4:26)
- How we can interpret the actions that our parents have modeled growing up, in our adult lives (5:25)
- What I’m going to do to resolve my stress moving forward & How nature has helped me stay grounded (7:20)
- Why busyness is a symptom of our own ‘mental clutter’ & What we can learn from our lack of judgment towards nature (10:08)
- Why I passionately believe in reframing the idea of failure (13:11)
- Some background on the books I’m currently reading, ‘Consequences of Love’ and ‘Our House is on Fire’ (17:05)
- My thoughts on where we choose to place our focus both environmentally and personally (21:49)
Let’s Connect!
Resources:
- Book: ‘Consequences of Love’ Author, Gavanndra Hodge
- Book: ‘Our House is on Fire’ Author, Malena Ernman, Greta Thunberg, Beata Ernman & Svante Thunberg
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08/25/20 • 37 min
As someone with such a deep-rooted connection to nature and having been brought up with a foundational appreciation for rural living, it’s always a treat getting to speak with someone who has made that discovery later on in life. Joining me today is Nicole Saucier, a city-dwelling Banking and Finance Expert, former Vice President of one of the most well-known branches in America, Merryl Lynch, and current Yoga Teacher.
In this episode, Nicole shares the incredible story of how she undertook her journey trekking through twenty-three National Parks across three different countries. She also gives advice to those out there looking to take on similar physical and emotional challenges, as well as compare her lifestyle in the city with what she has learned on the road.
She also gives her perspective on how Yoga has been so life-changing for her and how developing this newfound relationship with nature was so necessary. To hear more, tune in to Episode 6 of Flowerhood!
Some Questions I Ask:
- What was your upbringing like in Massachusetts? (3:05)
- Were you training to become a Yoga Teacher while also working in Finance? (4:56)
- How did the idea formulate for you to start trekking twenty-three national parks? (6:58)
- Did you ever go tramping or trekking as a child? (9:06)
- What were some of the things that you feared before embarking on your trip? (10:42)
- Where do you think your fear of cliff edges came from? (16:13)
- Were there any new practices that you incorporated on the road while undergoing so many physical and emotional endurances? (17:07)
- Was there ever a point where you felt overwhelmed to the point where you wanted to stop? (19:03)
- Are there any parallels between the mental hurdles you overcame within your Banking career and the physical challenges you faced on this trip? (21:04)
- What were some of the things that you really missed from back home & What was it like leaving your Shi-Tzus during that time? (23:13)
- What was your experience of the plant and animal life in New Zealand (26:57)
- Did you do any of the tramps around New Zealand? (30:18)
- Where do you think you're going to go from here? (33:52)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
- Some background on Nicole Saucier (1:08)
- Why Yoga created such a huge shift in Nicole’s life & Allowed her to develop a deeper connection with herself (3:37)
- How Nicole met her travel partner and fellow New Zealander, who helped her to develop the relationship she now has with nature (5:30)
- The juxtaposition of my upbringing around nature compared to Nicole’s (8:13)
- Where Nicole started on her travel expedition (9:44)
- Nicole’s retelling of her hike through the Grand Canyon & What it taught her about courage and determination (12:08)
- What the New Zealand leg of Nicole’s trip working with the ‘SPCA’ consisted of (25:32)
- How adjusting to farm life was an opportunity for Nicole to slow down in comparison to the hustle and bustle of her city life (31:20)
Let’s Connect!
Connect With Nicole Saucier:
Resources:
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08/18/20 • 50 min
Today’s episode is looking at plants from a different angle, we head out of the garden and onto the plate, as I will be diving into the topic of plant-based eating! I’m joined by Certified Plant-Based Nutritionist and Health Coach, Kerryn Sawyer, who shares her knowledge and expertise into this incredibly insightful subject. Kerryn holds a wonderful philosophy on reframing how to approach drastic changes in our eating habits and busts the common myths that are all too present amongst individuals wanting to make those dietary transitions.
There are so many resources out there that can further our education on this and it’s vital that we inform ourselves on the facts when it comes to our food intake. We discuss why a foundational understanding of healthy eating is so beneficial when growing up, the effects that nutrients have on our immune system, and how certain foods can accelerate the production of cancer cells, as well as advice for those who are intimidated or concerned about reducing their meat intake.
To learn more and to hear Kerryn’s story in more depth, tune in to Episode 5 of Flowerhood!
Some Questions I Ask:
- Could you talk a little bit about your upbringing and how your diet growing up led you to pursuing the work you do now? (5:55)
- Do you think you were leading a nutritionally balanced life in your younger years, before you had the knowledge you do now? (14:19)
- What was the calling you knew you had to pursue in addition to the work you were already doing in your early years? (16:16)
- Could you expand on the control we have over our physical and anatomical environment? (20:43)
- Are plant-based proteins affecting the body in the same way animal products are? (25:03)
- What is the difference between someone who is plant-based and someone who is vegan or vegetarian & can you explain what wholefood means? (26:04)
- What is your personal view on using supplements as a replacement for the nutrients we’re not getting in our diet? (30:34)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
- My thoughts on the ‘vegan revolution’ within the food world (1:31)
- Kerryn’s experience with animal activism and making the transition to veganism with her partner throughout her twenties (10:53)
- Why Kerryn decided she would become a vegan if she were to be diagnosed with cancer (16:53)
- My experience with my melanoma diagnosis & why I feel it is rooted in my calling to transition into plant-based eating (19:46)
- Kerryn’s insights into how our immune system operates in relation to cancer cells & How it responds to environmental toxins and infections (22:46)
- What is contributing to the acceleration process of cancer cells in the body (23:45)
- Kerryn’s advice for those who are concerned that they won’t receive enough protein from a plant-based diet (34:24)
- The first steps to approaching a plant-based diet & How Kerryn’s work helps individuals wanting to transform their diet (40:31)
Let’s Connect!
Connect With Kerryn Sawyer:
- Email: [email protected]
- ‘Plant Power Health’ - Facebook Group
- ‘The Plant Power Coach’ - Facebook
- ‘The Plant Power Coach’ - Instagram
Resources:
Documentaries:
04/06/21 • 25 min
When I mention the phrase “climate change,” does your mind immediately go to doom and gloom? I think we’re all plagued by a bit of fatalism when it comes to the subject... I know I tend to be. But there may just be hope on the horizon! Through a combination of ingenious technology, our climate future might just look a little brighter today than it did yesterday.
In this episode, I’ll share with you the story of Bill Gross, a US businessman who uses his shrewd acumen for the business and tech worlds for a greater good. Bill has put his incredible business skills to great use in the fight against climate change and has tackled some of the issue’s most important problems.
Did you know that in 2017, the cost of solar energy actually became cheaper than fossil fuel? Listen to find out how it may just be possible to fix the solar energy storage conundrum and switch to a cleaner, more renewable system.
Tune in to Episode 24 of Flowerhood, to hear my musings on the relationship between natural growing patterns and the start-up world and to hear Bill Gross’s story and his achievements in climate technology.
In this episode, you will learn:
- About Bill Gross and his fascinating backstory (5:20)
- How Bill became interested in alternative energy sources (6:52)
- What factors go into successful startups-- and which ones matter the most (9:37)
- About the similarities I find between natural, seasonal winters and an “economic winter” (13:05)
- How our CO2 emissions are affecting our climate (15:18)
- About Moore’s Law and how it might be useful in designing cheaper, more efficient energy storage (17:50)
- About Bill’s strategy for solar energy storage (20:20)
- The future possibilities of solar energy (21:08)
Let’s Connect!
Resources Mentioned
- The Single Biggest Reason Startups Succeed - Bill Gross
- Replacing Fuels With Sunlight
- Heliogen
- Energy Vault - Enabling a Renewable World
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09/15/20 • 60 min
This week, we’re taking a dive under the sea!
Joining me in this episode is a long-time developer, contractor, engineer, designer of eco-friendly construction - ‘Vitruvian’ and sailing aficionado, Duane Heil! Duane shares the incredible story of how he packed up his former life and traded it in to sail around the world on a boat. The decision was not one he made lightly, having uprooted everything around him and shifting the relationships between him and the people he loved, but it was a trek that has changed his life for the better and made him into the person he is today.
We chat about what led Duane to make such a huge life decision and how living on the ocean has given him a greater appreciation for the elements. He also gets candid on the vulnerability behind missing your children while being so far away from them and how his daily routine looks compared to how it used to be on land.
If you’re interested to hear more, then have a listen to Episode 8 of Flowerhood!
Some Questions I Ask:
- Could you give a bit of background on where you’re calling from and your boat’s name? (4:08)
- What landed you on the decision to leave California? (6:00)
- During your lowest moment, what made you shift your mindset towards knowing you were going to sail the world? (25:23)
- What does a day living on your boat look like compared to your life before? (37:25)
- Could you describe the connection you have to nature and the ocean? (44:59)
- What is your current mantra & what was the mantra you used to live by? (51:57)
- Do you know what’s next for you? (55:44)
- Is there anything you’d like to leave my listeners with? (58:58)
In This Episode You Will Learn:
- Some background on Duane Heil (1:58)
- The true meaning of Duane’s surname (3:04)
- The camping trip that made Duane realize he wanted to sail around the world (8:55)
- Duane’s experience building ‘Vitruvian’ (13:04)
- How much Duane has changed since appearing in the ‘Vitruvian’ documentary (14:09)
- The effect notoriety had on Duane’s career & Duane’s reflection on his younger years as a builder (15:39)
- Duane’s perspective on materialism & and the compromises one makes for family (16:50)
- Where Duane’s fear of letting go stemmed from (19:54)
- Duane’s memories with lemon orchards & what it taught him about giving attention to the things he wanted to flourish (23:10)
- What made Duane realize he was going to live his dream now (24:52)
- The impact of identity & advice given to Duane by the Coach of the ‘Cal Berkeley’ Football Team (31:33)
- The story behind the name ‘Grateful’ on Duane’s boat (42:57)
- How living on the ocean gave Duane a deeper appreciation for nature (47:36)
Let’s Connect!
Connect With Duane Heil:
Resources:
- Youtube Video: ‘Vitruvian: Building Responsibility for the Future’
- Website: ‘Crew Bay’
- MEMO Marcia’s Enthusiastic Masters of Oakland - Masters Swim Team
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Weeds, Adversity, and Strength
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03/09/21 • 24 min
Have you ever observed something in nature that led you to a realization about your own life? Maybe you, too, have seen Earth’s beautiful resiliency in the face of adversity.
In this episode, I want to share some of the incredible beauty right here in my avocado orchard and explore what we can learn from it. The last year has left so many of us feeling anxious, stressed, and down, but maybe we’re all just pumpkins waiting to flourish in a patch of weeds.
Tune in to Episode 22 of Flowerhood, to learn how the only constant in life is that there is no constant, and how we can use that to our advantage.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The event that brought me to becoming a podcast host, one year ago this week. (01:13)
- A quick update on my avocado orchard. (4:36)
- The beauty and balance of the orchard’s environment. (7:29)
- How we can learn about overcoming adversity and setbacks by observing natural ecosystems (13:15)
Let’s Connect!
Resources Mentioned
Join a free live masterclass on podcasting with Michelle and Ginni the following dates using the link below:
Masterclass #1: Thursday, March 4 2021 @ 5pm PST (8pm EST)
Masterclass #2: Tuesday, March 9 2021 @ 5pm PST (8pm EST)
Masterclass #3: Wednesday, March 10 2021 @ 5pm PST (8pm EST)
Masterclass #4: Thursday, March 11 2021 @ 12pm PST (3pm EST)
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Plant Based Skincare with Lisa Goodeve
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02/23/21 • 50 min
Have you ever wondered what power the plant world holds for your skin? Are you fed up with being marketed creams and potions filled with God-only-knows-what? Oftentimes, even if we’re nourishing our bodies with whole foods, exercise, and mindfulness, we’re still missing out on nurturing our largest organ: our skin.
In this episode, I speak with skin therapist and plant-based skincare expert Lisa Goodeve to get to the bottom of what’s really lurking in the products we put on our face and learn how our daily lifestyle can affect everything from acne to aging.
Tune into Episode 21 of Flowerhood to learn about the tenets of great skin and to see how closely they align with the principles of great overall health.
In this episode you will learn:
- The biggest factor in your skin’s premature aging (9:00)
- Why it’s so important to look for the words paraben-free on our cosmetics and skincare (10:16)
- How to decipher the label natural in the world of beauty (17:03)
- How to read past phony marketing and why commercial skincare can sometimes do more harm than good (26:40)
- Why diet and environment are the two greatest hurdles for great skin (32:58)
Let’s connect!
Connect with Lisa:
Resources Mentioned:
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Empathy In Nature
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02/09/21 • 19 min
Have you seen the beautiful image captured by photographer Tobias Baumgartner last year? The one with two penguins holding hands? That is one of the most touching photos I’ve ever seen, and there’s an incredible story tied to those penguins, that proves empathy is all around us.
In this episode, I want to share with you an amazing incident that happened right here, in my orchard, that got me thinking about empathy in nature. Believe me, if anyone told me the story you’re going to hear, I wouldn’t have believed it, but it happened, and it taught me a great lesson about leading with empathy and just showing kindness to those around you.
Tune in to Episode 20 of Flowerhood, to learn the impact empathy has on anyone, whether it’s a chicken, a penguin, or an employer at work.
In this episode, you will learn:
- The experience I had that got me thinking about empathy in nature. (01:56)
- There’s always a lesson in everything in life. (11:15)
- The story behind Tobias Baumgartner’s photo of two penguins holding hands. (12:21)
- The importance of being an empathetic leader. (15:38)
Let’s Connect!
Resources Mentioned:
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12 Ways to Connect with Nature
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01/26/21 • 30 min
“The greatest thing in the world is to know how to belong to oneself.” - Michel de Montaigne
Mother Earth is constantly giving us wonderful gifts to connect with ourselves, but in order to do that, we first need to connect with nature to see those magical wonders that it has to offer.
In the midst of the city rush and our daily hustle, sometimes it’s hard to find that quiet, still space that allows us to calm our bodies and our minds. That’s why in today’s episode I focused on suggesting to you 12 ways in which you can connect with nature and see those gifts that Mother Earth generously shares with us. These simple suggestions include walking barefoot in the grass, capturing the beauty of nature with your smartphone, boosting your immune system by going plant-based, finding the wonders of waking up at dawn, and so much more.
Tune in to Episode 19 of Flowerhood, and learn simple, but life-changing tips that will help you live a healthier and happier life. After trying them, you will feel more connected to yourself and to the ground that gives us life.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- A great surfing metaphor that applies to our daily lives. (02:04)
- The importance of belonging to oneself. (05:17)
- 12 ways to connect with nature. (08:22)
Let’s Connect!
Resources and mentions:
- Michelle Sorro
- Earthing Institute
- Gee Marks – Real and simple photographing nature
- Jason Stephenson – Guided Sleep Meditations
- Build a Birdhouse Plans
- Kerryn Sawyer – Plant Power Health Coach
- Episode 5: Busting the Myths on Plant-Based Eating with Kerryn Sawyer
- Episode 7: Forest Bathing, Funghi Networks, and a Holistic Approach to Ecology
- Episode 16: Living Wall - Bringing Nature Indoors
The recipe for Almond Milk
Soak 1 cup raw almonds in 2 1⁄2 cups spring water overnight
Discard water and blitz almonds with 3 1⁄2 cups fresh water
Strain through muslin or fine sieve - keep in fridge 3-4 days
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FAQ
How many episodes does Flowerhood have?
Flowerhood currently has 24 episodes available.
What topics does Flowerhood cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Podcasts and Education.
What is the most popular episode on Flowerhood?
The episode title 'Guided Meditation in Nature' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Flowerhood?
The average episode length on Flowerhood is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of Flowerhood released?
Episodes of Flowerhood are typically released every 13 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Flowerhood?
The first episode of Flowerhood was released on Jul 14, 2020.
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