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Start living more sustainably. The Good Dirt podcast explores all aspects of a sustainable lifestyle with healthy soil as the touchpoint and metaphor for the healing of our relationship with the planet. Mother and daughter team Mary & Emma bring you weekly interviews with farmers, artists, authors, and leaders in the regenerative and sustainable living space.
Redefining Rich with Shannon Hayes: Embracing Slow Living and Life-Serving Economies
The Good Dirt: Sustainability Explained
56 minutes
1 week ago
Redefining Rich with Shannon Hayes: Embracing Slow Living and Life-Serving Economies
This episode delves into the concept of slow living as a continuous practice that requires constant effort and intentionality. Mary & Emma discuss with Shannon Hayes, author of 'Radical Homemakers' and 'Redefining Rich,' about her journey in slow living, holistic farming, and creating a life-serving economy. Hayes shares her experiences of managing a family farm and restaurant, the backlash from her first book, and the importance of a quality of life statement. The conversation also explores how redefining wealth beyond monetary income can lead to a richer, more fulfilling life.
00:00 Introduction to Slow Living
01:37 A Rich Life in the Garden
02:34 Interview with Shannon Hayes
03:49 Defining True Wealth
04:48 Quality of Life Statements
10:32 Non-Monetary Income
15:23 Shannon Hayes' Background
17:36 The Creative Journey
22:51 Legacy Work and Overcoming Resentment
26:58 Reflecting on Radical Homemakers
28:13 Exploring Power Dynamics in Families
29:14 The Impact of Misinterpretation
30:22 Facing Public Perception and Personal Growth
38:06 Navigating Employment and Self-Employment
45:19 Understanding Life-Serving vs. Extractive Economies
49:03 The Concept of Slow Living
50:30 The Good Dirt: Metaphor and Reality
52:47 Where to Find More from Shannon
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The Good Dirt: Sustainability Explained
Start living more sustainably. The Good Dirt podcast explores all aspects of a sustainable lifestyle with healthy soil as the touchpoint and metaphor for the healing of our relationship with the planet. Mother and daughter team Mary & Emma bring you weekly interviews with farmers, artists, authors, and leaders in the regenerative and sustainable living space.
