The Well Fed Neighbor

Making Farming Sexy Again ( MFSA) Episode 48

We tried to do this last week but Podbean wouldn' t cooperate. So this episode, ringing in the new year with a discussion on what it's going to take for people to support local food systems. The discussion naturally goes to making it sexy again, right?! Well, enticing at very least. Take a listen. 

The Frequency of Food- Episode 47

I have a special guest this evening as Sarah is vacationing with family. Mindy Spitz is here and will be discussing frequency. Mindy has been living out at the farm, is a practicing Shaman and a self proclaimed tree hugger. We often don't think in terms of frequency associated with food but food comes from the earth. The earth has a frequency as do we all. Did you know you could influence your frequency?  Take a listen and find out more!

Haven Hill of the Ozarks (H20)- Episode 46

Sean Schoonover visits with us about the inspiration, vision and and progress at the farm. The vision is for a holistic retreat center with a regenerative farm that address mind, body and  soul for the folks that come and retreat there. There will also be a more permanent community out on the farm as well. Come and listen to more detail about the whole project. Please direct any questions to angela@healthislocal.com or leave questions in the comments. 

47Aware and Community- Episode 45

Special guest Christy Claybaker talks about some of her new business endeavors.  Christy has been a part of the holistic healing community in SW Missouri for decades.  We talk about some of her recent travels to other countries and what she experienced in their communties as well as how it dovetails nicely in with visions around local food and community development. 

Social vs Financial Farming Episode 44

In America, our currently conventional system is essentially driven by making money off of the land without consideration for the impact on community. As we encourage people toward local and regional food systems,  we also need to consider the social aspects of community building around food. Teaching people how to grow food and building the systems that support the people is perhaps just as important. We bring to light an example from the Navajo nation. 

MAHA- Well Fed Style - Episode 43

With the Trump administration winning the election MAHA has come front and center with RFK in the lead. We are going to visit about some of the discussion points with the MAHA movement as well as give some ideas around how the consumer will be able to know if this means lasting change. 

Rogue Food Movement- Episode 42

In all circumstances it's important to understand the context of the discussion. Here we will define why it's important for us eaters to go 'rogue" and support your local farmers. Sound extreme? We'll give you some context and see what you think for yourself. Are you ready to get your rogue on?

Moon-Struck Revisited- Episode 41

We had Nathan Mooney with Moon-Struck Land Management with us a few weeks ago but were not able to focus solely on his endeavors with land management. This evening we discuss in more depth about forestry and wildlife management and the impact on forest heath. Come visit about how regenerative forestry influences the health of the forrest and you as well! 

What Is Food? Episode 40

The industrialized food system has pretty much made non food-like substances readily available. Food actually nourishes your body, not degrades it. It can also be something that is used as a tool in many ways. Sarah and I talk about the the many facets of "food". 

Bardsfest 2024- Episode 39

Sarah and I just came back from a conference of sorts. (Look up BardsFM!) She and I both had an opportunity to do some education for our peers regarding some topics that are near and dear to our hearts. For Sarah, that is the herbal medicine and healing,  and for me that is nutrition and soil health. We got to see some folks we haven't seen in a while, which was really cool, as well as gather for some amazing spiritual fellowship with our friends from across the nation! Here is our short recap of the 3 1/2 day conference.