Hey y’all, welcome back to the Roots and Refuge Podcast!
Let’s talk about preparedness, not the kind you see on sensational TV shows or fear-driven social media, but the kind that grows from peace, purpose, and love. In this episode I’m sharing my thoughts on what it really means to be rooted and ready in a world that feels increasingly uncertain. We’re talking food security, skill-building, and heart-centered home readiness—not panic, not hoarding, but stewardship and hope.

I’ve distanced myself from the word “prepper” for a long time because of what it’s come to mean—but truthfully, I do believe in being prepared. Not with shelves full of stuff, but with dirt under your nails, knowledge in your heart, and the peace that comes from knowing you’ve stewarded well. Skills can’t be bought—but they can be cultivated. Let’s talk about how.

Take a deep breath, friend. Let’s grow steady together.

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As always—I bless you, until next time.

Hey y’all, welcome back to the Roots and Refuge Podcast!

This week, I’m sharing some thoughts from a damp, full spring garden and continuing a theme we’ve been sitting with these last few weeks—living slow, present, and rooted in truth. In this episode, we’re talking about balance—in nature, in our minds, and in the kind of lives we’re building. I share a bit about learned helplessness and how the homesteading life helped me unlearn mine, not by fixing everything, but by giving me something real to put my hands to. We’ll talk about fear, media, healing in the garden, and what it means to reclaim the driver’s seat of your life… even when the road ahead feels uncertain.

Thank you for spending time with me today. If you’ve found encouragement here, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon, where you can listen early and join our monthly Q&A.

As always—I bless you, until next time.