Organic Life The Podcast Host
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- Health & Fitness
Organic Life is a podcast for those interested in living a healthier, more ethical, and sustainable lifestyle. One that helps protect ourselves, our communities, and our planet.
On the show you’ll hear from health practitioners, growers, and various other thought leaders and specialists.
The aim is to help you educate yourself in order to make more informed choices going forward.
The show is brought to you by The Podcast Host.
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What do we mean by "organic", anyway? Biodiversity and organic farming
Organic food, organic produce… these are terms that can mean many different things to different people.
In this first episode of Organic Life we wanted to take a look at the definition of "organic" in some more detail. So we've enlisted the expertise of 3 organic farmers for the next 3 episodes.
They are Bryde of Falkland kitchen Farm, Bruce of the Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm Shop & Cafe, and Rosy of Meadowsweet Organics.
We also take a look at some of the key differences between large-scale and small-scale organic farming. And, whether eating organic can benefit our own health. -
Which non-organic foods should you avoid? And why soil is key
Is organic food better for the environment? That's one of the topics we'll be tackling on this episode.
On top of that, why organic farmers are essentially soil farmers. More on crop diversity and polycultures. And knowing which organic fruit and veg to prioritise doesn't need to be difficult - step forward The Dirty Dozen and The Clean Fifteen.
With thanks to Bryde of Falkland kitchen Farm, Bruce of the Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm Shop & Cafe, and Rosy of Meadowsweet Organics. -
Community Supported Agriculture. And the challenges of growing seasonally
Organic farming can be a challenging, but rewarding venture. On this episode we find out about the importance of community - as well as the benefits of Community Supported Agriculture.
On top of that, a discussion on growing (and eating) seasonally, and a look at rising tensions between organic and non-organic means of production.
With thanks to Bryde of Falkland kitchen Farm, Bruce of the Pillars of Hercules Organic Farm Shop & Cafe, and Rosy of Meadowsweet Organics. -
Medicinal mushrooms: Chaga, Lion's Mane, Reishi, & Cordyceps
Throughout the remainder of the first season, we're going to be hearing from forager, research herbalist and ethnobotanist Monica Wilde.
One of Monica's specialities is mushrooms and fungi, and on this episode, we’re talking about four species that have become really popular these past few years - Cordyceps, Chaga, Lion’s Mane, and Reishi. -
Foraging and growing mushrooms
In the last episode we heard about some of the health benefits you might see by using mushrooms like Cordyceps, Chaga, Lion’s Mane, and Reishi in your diet.
But could their increasing popularity potentially see these resources being over-foraged? And is it possible to grow your own? Forager, research herbalist and ethnobotanist Monica Wilde returns to answer these questions, and more! -
Counting calories and eating fats. Nutrition and diet
The food you eat is what your body uses to build, regenerate, and repair itself.
And that's one of the reasons why the quality of your food is much more important than things like the number of calories it contains.
On this episode we're joined by Nutritional Therapist Carrie Temple of Strive.
We'll find out why calorie restrictive diets might be doing you more harm than good, why eating fat doesn't necessarily make you fat, and whether or not you can out-exercise bad eating habits.
On top of that, Carrie also offers some tips on how to begin making positive changes to your diet!