Happy Farmily
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Ava's Got Her Groove
Happy Farmily
02/03/21 • 11 min
What is a Happy Farmily?
Happy Farmily
01/16/24 • 37 min
Welcome to our new yet not-so-new podcast!
Let’s rewind it a bit, shall we?
It all started with two city lovers - a risk-taker entrepreneur and a more conservative rapid-response nurse (although she did venture into the exciting world of designing wedding gowns!)
They fell deeply in love, pursued all sorts of careers and business ventures, got married, yearned for a slower pace of life, started searching for the perfect piece of land, waited six years to find one, got pregnant soon after, and started their podcast a week after their little girl arrived.
Ok, so that is the short version! And, of course, we are talking about us, Jared and Annette.
Fast forward 10 years, and here we are today, surrounded by our #happyfarmily of chickens, donkeys, alpacas, goats, and more, making our podcast bigger and better for you.
We have a passion for healthy relationships and getting the most out of life, and want to share it all with you.
Come listen to our full story on how we got here, and join us as we take on this wild but amazing ride called life!
Next week, we’ll dive into how the power of goal setting can shape your life and share some strategies on how to achieve your new year's goals.
We also love to hear from you! Ask us anything about this topic. And if you don’t mind, we will share and discuss it anonymously on this podcast with fellow listeners! Text your question or message to (310) 879-8441.
If you like this episode and know of someone who needs to hear it, help us get this message out to improve people’s personal lives and foster healthy relationships!
Resources
Prefer to read our story? Read it here!
Visit our website - Azure Farm - for all things concerning farm, home, gardening, and the simple life
Follow Azure Farm on Instagram for your daily inspiration
Pre-order our new book -
From how to start a garden to garden-to-table recipes, tips, and family activities, you’ll reduce waste, save money, and harness new skills.
Here’s a few links to some things we’re passionate about:
Annette’s new book - Simple Country Living
https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Country-Living-Techniques-Recipes/dp/0760385408
For our Workshops and How-to series - LiveHomeGrown.com
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/azure-farm/id1463340821
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4eieYkvDungVAwkcHewo89?si=j0_fZgcQSZq2e3lHAGFP0Q
Web - https://www.azurefarm.com and HappyFarmily.com
Follow along on IG or TikTok - @azurefarm
Sabbath - The Secret To Longevity?
Happy Farmily
06/11/24 • 23 min
Filled with delicious food, family time, and fun activities like hiking, Saturdays, aka Sabbaths, were the norm in both our families. Today, we continue this tradition with our daughter, emphasizing the importance of disconnecting from our hectic lives. The joy, peace, and strength we gain from observing the Sabbath prepare us to face the upcoming week with renewed vigor.
In this episode, we delve into how the Sabbath has enriched our lives and the scientifically proven benefits of treating the Sabbath as a weekly vacation. Rigorous studies show that regular downtime significantly reduces stress, lowers cortisol levels, and improves mood, among other health benefits. All the more reason to rest, don't you think?!
There’s also a fascinating connection between Sabbath and longevity, as evident in Loma Linda, California, a Blue Zone where residents live significantly longer and happier lives.
Come join us as we share tips on how to maximize the Sabbath's benefits to have a true day of rest and reflection, enriching our lives and potentially extending them.
We also love to hear from you! Ask us anything about this topic. And if you don’t mind, we will share and discuss it anonymously on this podcast with fellow listeners! Text your question or message to (310) 879-8441.
If you like this episode and know of someone who needs to hear it, help us get this message out to improve people’s personal lives and foster healthy relationships!
Resources:
- Order Annette’s new book - Simple Country Living - From how to start a garden to garden-to-table recipes, tips, and family activities. You’ll reduce waste, save money, harness new skills, and be able to live the “simple country life” no matter where you live.
- Subscribe to Azure Farm’s newsletter for weekly inspiration, tips, informative blogs, recipes, and more!
- Visit our website - Azure Farm - for all things concerning farm, home, gardening, and the simple life.
- Follow Annette on Instagram at Azure Farm for your daily inspiration.
- Follow Jared on Instagram at Jared Thurmon.
Sign up for Jared's newsletter
to level up your health.
Here’s a few links to some things we’re passionate about:
Annette’s new book - Simple Country Living
https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Country-Living-Techniques-Recipes/dp/0760385408
For our Workshops and How-to series - LiveHomeGrown.com
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/azure-farm/id1463340821
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4eieYkvDungVAwkcHewo89?si=j0_fZgcQSZq2e3lHAGFP0Q
Web - https://www.azurefarm.com and HappyFarmily.com
Follow along on IG or TikTok - @azurefarm
02/13/24 • 39 min
Sustaining romance and passion can be a formidable challenge, right?! Let's face it: we're not teenagers anymore, and the honeymoon phase fades away as life gets in the way.
Life's challenges, career demands, and external stressors can temporarily dampen the flames. Anyone's got a headache? ;-)
So, how do you keep the magic alive in a long-term relationship? How can you keep things passionate and romantic like those very first days?
Well, we’ve got some tips to ignite that spark and make your hearts flutter again.
In this episode, you’ll discover why it is so crucial to keep romance and passion alive in your long-term relationship. And you’ll learn some ways to reignite and sustain that passion for a richer, enduring, long-lasting relationship.
Hold on, it’s gonna get hot in here! It’s time to light that flame up again and write your own Notebook movie!
We also love to hear from you! Ask us anything about this topic. And if you don’t mind, we will share and discuss it anonymously on this podcast with fellow listeners! Text your question or message to (310) 879-8441.
If you like this episode and know of someone who needs to hear it, help us get this message out to improve people’s personal lives and foster healthy relationships!
Resources
1. Visit our website - Azure Farm - for all things concerning farm, home, gardening, and the simple life
2. Follow Azure Farm on Instagram for your daily inspiration
3. Pre-order our new book - Simple Country Living - From how to start a garden to garden-to-table recipes, tips, and family activities, you’ll reduce waste, save money, and harness new skills.
Here’s a few links to some things we’re passionate about:
Annette’s new book - Simple Country Living
https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Country-Living-Techniques-Recipes/dp/0760385408
For our Workshops and How-to series - LiveHomeGrown.com
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/azure-farm/id1463340821
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4eieYkvDungVAwkcHewo89?si=j0_fZgcQSZq2e3lHAGFP0Q
Web - https://www.azurefarm.com and HappyFarmily.com
Follow along on IG or TikTok - @azurefarm
The Benefits Of Eating Seasonally
Happy Farmily
05/28/24 • 25 min
Have you ever tasted something as delicious as a strawberry milkshake made with real, freshly plucked, juicy, in-season strawberries?? Well, let us tell you, friend, it is SO GOOD.
After a visit to a strawberry farm, Jared and Ava decided to turn fresh strawberries into the best milkshakes we've ever tasted! This experience once again reminded us of the profound difference in taste and quality when enjoying in-season produce.
Moving to the countryside transformed our lifestyle and diet, inspiring us to grow our own veggies and embrace local, seasonal foods. Seasonal eating means enjoying fruits and vegetables at their peak nutritional value and flavor, harvested just as nature intended.
In this episode, we explore the numerous benefits of eating seasonally, from fresher and more nutritious food to cost savings, environmental advantages, and supporting local farmers. Learn practical tips on how to source local produce, even if you live in the city, and discover ways to preserve your favorite seasonal fruits and veggies to enjoy all year round.
Join us as we delve into the joys and benefits of eating with the seasons and get inspired to make delicious, nutritious choices that align with nature's rhythm!
We also love to hear from you! Ask us anything about this topic. And if you don’t mind, we will share and discuss it anonymously on this podcast with fellow listeners! Text your question or message to (310) 879-8441.
If you like this episode and know of someone who needs to hear it, help us get this message out to improve people’s personal lives and foster healthy relationships!
Resources:
- Order Annette’s new book - Simple Country Living - From how to start a garden to garden-to-table recipes, tips, and family activities. You’ll reduce waste, save money, harness new skills, and be able to live the “simple country life” no matter where you live.
- Seasonal produce lists for all 12 months of the year.
- Subscribe to Azure Farm’s newsletter for weekly inspiration, tips, informative blogs, recipes, and more!
- Visit our website - Azure Farm - for all things concerning farm, home, gardening, and the simple life.
- Follow Annette on Instagram at Azure Farm for your daily inspiration.
- Follow Jared on Instagram at Jared Thurmon.
Sign up for Jared's newsletter
to level up your health.
Here’s a few links to some things we’re passionate about:
Annette’s new book - Simple Country Living
https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Country-Living-Techniques-Recipes/dp/0760385408
For our Workshops and How-to series - LiveHomeGrown.com
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/azure-farm/id1463340821
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4eieYkvDungVAwkcHewo89?si=j0_fZgcQSZq2e3lHAGFP0Q
Web - https://www.azurefarm.com and HappyFarmily.com
Follow along on IG or TikTok - @azurefarm
Money - When To Save And When To Splurge
Happy Farmily
03/12/24 • 28 min
When or where should you save or splurge? What do you value enough to spend your hard-earned cash on?
This is one tiff or debate that often surfaces in the Thurmon household. And we know we are not the only couple with differing opinions regarding what to spend money on!
For me (Jared), I hate buying new clothes. I am perfectly happy wearing 20-year-old T-shirts with holes in them. But when I dine out, I have no issue splurging on 5 appetizers and two to three dishes just to try new things.
I, Annette, hate it when people (especially fancy hotels!) skimp on toilet paper that feels like sandpaper on your bottoms! I would also much rather serve our chickens delicious, out-of-season blueberries, than replace my 18-year old mixing bowls!
More than 2 in 5 (42%) Americans say they treat themselves monthly, while 21% indulge in non-essential spending at least weekly. A staggering 74 percent of Americans prioritize experiences over products.
That’s not surprising, as studies have found that spending money on experiences brings more lasting joy than spending money on things.
Join us as we chat about the benefits of prioritizing experiences over material possessions and how to decide when to splurge and when to save on a purchase or activity!
We also love to hear from you! Ask us anything about this topic. And if you don’t mind, we will share and discuss it anonymously on this podcast with fellow listeners! Text your question or message to (310) 879-8441.
If you like this episode and know of someone who needs to hear it, help us get this message out to improve people’s personal lives and foster healthy relationships!
Resources:
1. Pre-order my new book - Simple Country Living - From how to start a garden to garden-to-table recipes, tips, and family activities, you’ll reduce waste, save money, harness new skills, and be able to live the “simple country life” no matter where you live.
2. Subscribe to Azure Farm’s newsletter for weekly inspiration, tips, informative blogs, recipes, and more!
3. Visit our website - Azure Farm - for all things concerning farm, home, gardening, and the simple life
4. Follow Annette on Instagram at Azure Farm for your daily inspiration
5. Follow Jared on Instagram at Jared Thurmon
6. Sign up for Jared's newsletter to level up your health
Here’s a few links to some things we’re passionate about:
Annette’s new book - Simple Country Living
https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Country-Living-Techniques-Recipes/dp/0760385408
For our Workshops and How-to series - LiveHomeGrown.com
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/azure-farm/id1463340821
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4eieYkvDungVAwkcHewo89?si=j0_fZgcQSZq2e3lHAGFP0Q
Web - https://www.azurefarm.com and HappyFarmily.com
Follow along on IG or TikTok - @azurefarm
The Secrets To Being A Supermom
Happy Farmily
05/14/24 • 29 min
Let’s talk about the myth of the Supermom. You know, that idea of a mother who effortlessly manages to juggle work, family, and home with perfection, never showing a hint of stress or fatigue. But let's be real, can any of us truly answer yes to all those criteria?
The truth is, there's no such thing as a superhero mother. No Supermom. Sure, we might see glimpses of this ideal in movies, fairy tales, or on social media, but it's just that—a fleeting image, not reality.
So, what does it take to be a "Supermom" in the real world? Join us in this episode as we share our thoughts on being the best mom you can be and busting the myth of being a supermom.
We also love to hear from you! Ask us anything about this topic. And if you don’t mind, we will share and discuss it anonymously on this podcast with fellow listeners! Text your question or message to (310) 879-8441.
If you like this episode and know of someone who needs to hear it, help us get this message out to improve people’s personal lives and foster healthy relationships!
Resources:
- Article by Jared - The Book of Immortal Fame
- Order Annette’s new book - Simple Country Living - From how to start a garden to garden-to-table recipes, tips, and family activities. You’ll reduce waste, save money, harness new skills, and be able to live the “simple country life” no matter where you live.
- Subscribe to Azure Farm’s newsletter for weekly inspiration, tips, informative blogs, recipes, and more!
- Visit our website - Azure Farm - for all things concerning farm, home, gardening, and the simple life.
- Follow Annette on Instagram at Azure Farm for your daily inspiration.
- Follow Jared on Instagram at Jared Thurmon.
- Sign up for Jared's newsletter to level up your health.
Here’s a few links to some things we’re passionate about:
Annette’s new book - Simple Country Living
https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Country-Living-Techniques-Recipes/dp/0760385408
For our Workshops and How-to series - LiveHomeGrown.com
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/azure-farm/id1463340821
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4eieYkvDungVAwkcHewo89?si=j0_fZgcQSZq2e3lHAGFP0Q
Web - https://www.azurefarm.com and HappyFarmily.com
Follow along on IG or TikTok - @azurefarm
How to Love a Friend (And Yourself)
Happy Farmily
02/20/24 • 32 min
Have you ever been dragged into something reluctantly, only to come out completely blown away?
Well, that's exactly what happened to me (Annette) when Jared convinced me to attend this mysterious “retreat” up in Canada, which he attended last year. I was skeptical, to say the least, but let me tell you, it was a game-changer!
In our latest episode, we spill the beans (well, sort of!) on this life-altering experience and unpack the importance of self-discovery. We reflect on how the retreat forced us to give ourselves the time we deserve and understand our deepest desires and values.
We also dive into what it really means to love your neighbor as yourself and the nuances of genuine compassion and empathy, sharing some eye-opening realizations along the way.
Do you ever think about what it's like to be on the receiving end of your own kindness?
Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of self-reflection, friendship, and trust, and uncover the profound meaning behind those simple but impactful words from Mark 12:31.
We also love to hear from you! Ask us anything about this topic. And if you don’t mind, we will share and discuss it anonymously on this podcast with fellow listeners! Text your question or message to (310) 879-8441.
If you like this episode and know of someone who needs to hear it, help us get this message out to improve people’s personal lives and foster healthy relationships!
Resources:
1. For more information on the retreat we went to, send us a message or email at [email protected]
2. Sign up for Jared's newsletter to level up your health at https://www.1upyourlife.com/subscribe
3. Visit our website - Azure Farm - for all things concerning farm, home, gardening, and the simple life
4. Follow Azure Farm on Instagram for your daily inspiration
5. Pre-order our new book - Simple Country Living - From how to start a garden to garden-to-table recipes, tips, and family activities, you’ll reduce waste, save money, and harness new skills.
Here’s a few links to some things we’re passionate about:
Annette’s new book - Simple Country Living
https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Country-Living-Techniques-Recipes/dp/0760385408
For our Workshops and How-to series - LiveHomeGrown.com
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/azure-farm/id1463340821
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4eieYkvDungVAwkcHewo89?si=j0_fZgcQSZq2e3lHAGFP0Q
Web - https://www.azurefarm.com and HappyFarmily.com
Follow along on IG or TikTok - @azurefarm
What Motivates You?
Happy Farmily
01/23/24 • 31 min
New year, new beginnings. We have all heard this saying a thousand times before.
But while we all go into the new year with new aspirations, dreams, and goals, are we truly committed to them? Do we really know what gets us out of bed each morning, propelling us into the day with purpose and enthusiasm? Are we prepared to do what it takes to reach our goals?
When we started our homestead journey, this is how it went for us: Yeah, we moved to a farm, we can do all these wonderful things! Jared, please build me a chicken coop. Oh, wait, I think we need a few animal shelters for the alpacas. Or maybe we should start our garden beds. No, actually, put in our fruit trees first.
See where we’re going with this? We had so many plans and ideas but no clearly set goals and a plan of action on how to accomplish them.
And this is often the case with our personal dreams, aspirations, and goals.
Join us, Jared and Annette, as we explore the motivations that fuel ambitions, the power of goals in shaping lives, and effective strategies for setting your goals and actually achieving them.
At the end of this episode, you’ll be clearer than you have ever been on how to finally reach your goals and make you excited about the year ahead!
We also love to hear from you! Ask us anything about this topic. And if you don’t mind, we will share and discuss it anonymously on this podcast with fellow listeners! Text your question or message to (310) 879-8441.
If you like this episode and know of someone who needs to hear it, help us get this message out to improve people’s personal lives and foster healthy relationships!
Resources
- Visit our website - Azure Farm - for all things concerning farm, home, gardening, and the simple life
- Helpful article - Homesteading For Beginners - Three Principles To Get You Started
- Follow Azure Farm on Instagram for your daily inspiration
Pre-order our new book -
From how to start a garden to garden-to-table recipes, tips, and family activities, you’ll reduce waste, save money, and harness new skills.
Here’s a few links to some things we’re passionate about:
Annette’s new book - Simple Country Living
https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Country-Living-Techniques-Recipes/dp/0760385408
For our Workshops and How-to series - LiveHomeGrown.com
Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/azure-farm/id1463340821
Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4eieYkvDungVAwkcHewo89?si=j0_fZgcQSZq2e3lHAGFP0Q
Web - https://www.azurefarm.com and HappyFarmily.com
Follow along on IG or TikTok - @azurefarm
Jared vs. Annette - Who Will Win?...
Happy Farmily
01/28/21 • 10 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Happy Farmily have?
Happy Farmily currently has 178 episodes available.
What topics does Happy Farmily cover?
The podcast is about Organic, Society & Culture, Parenting, Vegan, Kids & Family, Homestead, Farm, Podcasts, Marriage, Relationships and Homesteading.
What is the most popular episode on Happy Farmily?
The episode title 'The Jackfruit Sandwich' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Happy Farmily?
The average episode length on Happy Farmily is 20 minutes.
How often are episodes of Happy Farmily released?
Episodes of Happy Farmily are typically released every 7 days, 9 hours.
When was the first episode of Happy Farmily?
The first episode of Happy Farmily was released on May 12, 2019.
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