Grounded in Maine

Amy Bolduc (Fagan)
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Grounded in Maine Podcast is an open conversation about being mindful of how we show up for the world. We discuss the role we play in sustainability including gardening and preserving, recycling, composting and even household DIY. It's a podcast about our commitment to ecological responsibility, and empowering us to take on our role in the solution instead of feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world. Want to be a guest on Grounded in Maine? Send Amy Bolduc a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/groundedinmaine

  1. 1d ago

    Shades of Green with Funeral Director Timothy Schramm Ep 212

    I was an easy sell, being offered a conversation with a Funeral Director. I'm unsure if it's morbid that I am so interested in the death process, or if it's part of the healing grief  journey, but Timothy Schramm was exactly who I needed to talk to. Tim has been with Howe-Peterson Funeral Homes and Cremation Services for 38 years, and that funeral home has existed since 1873; there's a LONG history being part of the dying process. The family basically passed the funeral home onto Tim, knowing that it was in the best possible hands. He has a degree in Mortuary Science, and has been on the Green Burial Council for about 20 years, as well as being the Spokesperson for the national Association of Funeral Directors.  I talked to Melissa Meadows in March 2025 about green burial, and that was eye opening to learn about green burial options. I also learned about NOR (natural organic reduction) in a workshop with Holly Berry. One of the things I think is great about this conversation with Tim is the option of shades of green burial offered... Like, if you want to be buried whole, but don't want to soil contaminating formaldehyde, there's an alcohol based embalming fluid available. Tim talks about other shades in the episode if you're curious about what other options there are... A quote from Tim: "Show me a. society who does not care for their dead, I will see a society that will no longer exist." After this conversation, I'm having serious thoughts about a potential side gig/career shift.... Super grateful for Tim's generosity, sharing his knowledge with us. I mentioned this at the end of the conversation, but I don't think it's morbid to think about the end - like making plans for after, not necessarily HOW life ends. To me, I think it would be a gift to not have to manage so many details while grieving. As Alua Arthur the Death Doula says, "Thank you for sharing one moment with me to think about the end of yours." You can find all things Howe Peterson here: https://www.howepeterson.com/ They can be found on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1968171187870411&set=a.732040944816781 Tim mentioned a documentary called The Body Farm in TN, which is very interesting - here's the link: https://share.google/9zOxwdZ0FS3hC5wCJ Send me a message! Support the show Like this episode? Send me a message! Please follow the podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel Email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Amy's Garden Jam site (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter:  How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - hear more at https://www.janebolduc.com/ Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/skate_cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects. Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the best customer service! Learn more here You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/ Grounded in Maine is curr...

    Shades of Green with Funeral Director Timothy Schramm Ep 212

  2. Aug 11

    Elevating Climate Action One City at a Time with Kim Lundgren Ep 211

    I was really excited to talk with Kim Lundgren, Founder and CEO of Kim Lundgren Associates, or KLA, when I was pitched that she worked with cities and regions to help them put together a sustainability plan. Kim is a dynamic entrepreneur with a deep rooted passion for helping others see patterns and small shifts that can create big changes - her story is exciting!  When Kim said they go by KLA, my 80s younger self took no time recalling the song The KLF - 3am Eternal, and Kim humored me in remeniscing for a moment (in case you don't know it or want to go back in time, I'm linking it here: https://youtu.be/qw-LgDdkxyM?si=RewiBvjctPafK5mz - I know it's from 1991...) I'm so impressed with all that KLA has accomplished as a smaller business, but because they're a small group, they're able to be flexible to hustle and spread out nationwide to help others. One great suggestion she gives us is to not try to do ALL the things; pick 1 big move, then work toward that. Sounds easy, right? It's a big goal, but the action is small... These below are straight quoted from Kim's website because I couldn't improve on it: "Since KLA was founded as a woman-owned benefit corporation in 2014, our team has partnered with more than 75 local governments to build their capacity to design and implement aggressive, equitable solutions to climate change. We do this by delivering affordable tools and services to assess, plan, implement, evaluate, and communicate climate and sustainability goals and programs.  Recently named to the 2025 list of America’s fastest growing Private Companies, KLA works specifically with local governments because they can be true catalysts for change. KLA’s Vision: To elevate action to match the urgency of the climate crisis. Our current priority is to drive achievement of the 2030 greenhouse gas emission reduction targets necessary to avoid catastrophic climate change. Our Mission: To build capacity for local governments to implement aggressive, equitable solutions to climate change." You can find Kim Lundgren Associates here:  https://www.kimlundgrenassociates.com/ They're on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theklateam They have a YouTube channel here:  https://www.youtube.com/@kimlundgrenassociates Send me a message! Support the show Like this episode? Send me a message! Please follow the podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel Email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Amy's Garden Jam site (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter:  How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - hear more at https://www.janebolduc.com/ Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/skate_cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects. Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the best customer service! Learn more here You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/ Grounded in Maine is curr...

    Elevating Climate Action One City at a Time with Kim Lundgren Ep 211

  3. Aug 4

    Delighting in Suburban Permaculture with Linda Ugelow Ep 210

    I first learned about Linda Ugelow when she was a guest on my friend Ande Lyons's podcast Don't Be Caged By Your Age in 2025 and she was just so graceful about everything. Then she was invited to be the guest speaker at the New England Podcasters' Meetup. Then I got to meet her in person at NEPG, where she said, "you know... I used to have an organic CSA and currently am growing lots of uncommon fruits..." Say no more, Linda - you had me at fruit!  Linda and her husband practice permaculture on their suburban property outside of Boston, with tons of different fruits and other perennial plants! She hosts a podcast called Delight in the Limelight - about speaking with confidence (175+ episodes now!), and wrote a book by the same name. She also works in intuitive dance and movement. I'm so glad for this time getting to know Linda better, and hear about her fascinating life! And I seriously cannot wait for the chance to have a tour of her haven she's been nurturing - her reverence toward the earth is really inspiring, and makes me want to do better - I hope you feel the same way, Her message she hopes you take from this conversation is this: "the satisfaction and fun of growing, eating and preserving common and uncommon perennial foods from your yard." I definitely did - how about you? You can find all things Linda here: https://lindaugelow.com/about/ Her Instagram reels are SO good! https://www.instagram.com/lindaugelow/ Really, she's everywhere @lindaugelow Send me a message! Support the show Like this episode? Send me a message! Please follow the podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel Email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Amy's Garden Jam site (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter:  How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - hear more at https://www.janebolduc.com/ Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/skate_cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects. Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the best customer service! Learn more here You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/ Grounded in Maine is curr...

    Delighting in Suburban Permaculture with Linda Ugelow Ep 210

  4. Jul 28

    Landfill Diversion with Trash and Stash CEO Cameron Ungar Ep 209

    Nothing makes me happier than a conversation that goes deep unexpectedly... and Cameron Ungar delivered! Trash and Stash is a cleanout and downsizing service based in North Carolina. They are the first B-Corp Certified Junk Removal business in the US, and Cameron takes that certification very seriously. He talks about being thrifty - not like cheap, but about putting value on the effort made. He talks about simplifying our lives and homes being an act of rebellion (love that word!), and says that small, consistent actions have big results. Cameron offers an efficiency bonus for his employees, because just filling a dumpster is not preferred; he prefers repurposing or reusing, to keep things in circulation. In fact, his whole office is thrifted - he said he spent maybe $1000 for everything in the office. He also trains his employees in patience and encourages them to listen to their clients, knowing that some people will struggle with letting go of things. And his company gives back. Started during Covid, this still young company is giving a percentage of all profits to the International Cancer Foundation. They also have a space where they store some of the stuff they've taken from homes/offices to resale or donate to people who need it. A phrase Cameron said has stuck with me is " Junk is a verb, not a noun." Just think on that for a moment. I love the heart behind Trash and Stash so much - a desperately needed service, and offered with a kindness that is often lacking in that field. Find Trash and Stash here: https://www.trashandstash.com/ They're on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/trashandstash  And Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/yourlocaltrashandstash/ Send me a message! Support the show Like this episode? Send me a message! Please follow the podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel Email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Amy's Garden Jam site (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter:  How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - hear more at https://www.janebolduc.com/ Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/skate_cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects. Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the best customer service! Learn more here You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/ Grounded in Maine is curr...

    Landfill Diversion with Trash and Stash CEO Cameron Ungar Ep 209

  5. Jul 23

    Creativity Comeback for Mid Life Women with Asia Sharif-Clark BONUS Ep

    Asia Sharif Clark messaged me that she's starting a new program just for mid-life women to bring back their creative spark, and I just couldn't wait to share all we got up to, talking about it, so this is a bonus! Asia was a guest over 3 years ago, talking about her burnout, and how she turned to planting herbs to give her that needed distraction. It seems that time frame may have been a bit of mid life chaos as well, and she just needed to find her peace... Paint Together is her new community  on Mighty Networks that is just opening up next week, July 27th - you can spend as long or as little time as you want - if you're super busy, try to carve out 15 minutes to 1/2 hour to get your creative juices flowing and make friends! Community is so healing, and helps us not feel so alone as we maneuver our way through - "community is a renewable resource," she says. Paint Together will be focused on painting, but feel free to pull up some other creative venture you're working on. Asia will offer some playful prompts - she wants to make this easy and accessible, so we can get our creativity ON! I just love any chance to spend time with Asia - she is so easy, and has the nicest smile. I hope you love this time as much as I did! See you at Paint Together some night! Learn more about Paint Together here: https://paint-together.mn.co/landing/ Asia's Instagram is here: https://www.instagram.com/asiasharifclarkartist/ Send me a message! Support the show Like this episode? Send me a message! Please follow the podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel Email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Amy's Garden Jam site (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter:  How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - hear more at https://www.janebolduc.com/ Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/skate_cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects. Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the best customer service! Learn more here You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/ Grounded in Maine is curr...

    Creativity Comeback for Mid Life Women with Asia Sharif-Clark BONUS Ep

  6. Jul 21

    Using Humor to Cope with Author and Snarkitecht Kelly Weger Ep 208

    I approached Kelly Weger through a newsletter we both subscribe to - her bio was too intriguing to resist - and I wasn't disappointed at all! I want you to look carefully at her profile- I complimented her on her hair highlight color, and she said she just braids in YARN - genius! Natural fibers and low maintenance! Kelly was a LEED Certified Architect in her previous career, and now is the Head of Sustainability for a solar company. She also has written a book called How to Kill the Planet in 8 Easy Steps: A Humorous Guide by a Satirical Snarkitecht. The world feels very serious and heavy, and she chooses to use humor as a coping mechanism. She does public speaking, and talks about small behavior changes that add up to a big impact, and the future of climate change. Like this: She also said that we can push back against AI by opting out of AI searches. She said that a straight Google search uses 10 times less electricity than the AI Google search. A "bright side" that Kelly mentioned is that many companies have posted their sustainability goals with an end goal of 2030, which means they should be crunching on those goals to make progress...  I did bend her ear for a bit, asking about recycling solar, and digital clutter - sorry, and you're welcome? It was helpful for me, at least... Learn ALL about Kelly here: https://kellyweger.weebly.com/ Send me a message! Support the show Like this episode? Send me a message! Please follow the podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel Email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Amy's Garden Jam site (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter:  How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - hear more at https://www.janebolduc.com/ Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/skate_cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects. Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the best customer service! Learn more here You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/ Grounded in Maine is curr...

    Using Humor to Cope with Author and Snarkitecht Kelly Weger Ep 208

  7. Jul 14

    Pollinators and Stinging Insects with Author Toni Buzzeo Ep 207

    Anyone who knew me as a young person I think will have a giggle at this conversation with Toni Buzzeo, because I was terrified of pretty much all flying things - yes, chickens, too... I've been stung once, and I can tell you where it happened, and on what part of the body when I was around 8 years old. My sister is very much the same, but I'm much better than I used to be - working in a garden gives a person a lot of appreciation for their job. Toni Buzzeo spent many years in southern Maine - her husband built her a beautiful writing cottage there, and she wrote many of her books there. She has written 31 picture books, a novel, and 11 books for teachers. As a longtime Librarian, and college and High School writing teacher before that, Toni settled on writing, and is very happy there.  Her most recent book is called Buzz: Being Brave Around Stinging Insects. Toni has young grandchildren, and she wanted them to not be afraid, but also to appreciate them for all that pollinators make happen in our world.  Find everything about Toni at her website: https://tonibuzzeo.com/ She's also on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/arlingtonnonna/ Send me a message! Support the show Like this episode? Send me a message! Please follow the podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel Email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Amy's Garden Jam site (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter:  How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - hear more at https://www.janebolduc.com/ Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/skate_cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects. Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the best customer service! Learn more here You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/ Grounded in Maine is curr...

    Pollinators and Stinging Insects with Author Toni Buzzeo Ep 207

  8. Jul 7

    All About Composting with Alexa Pavan Ep 206

    It's been bugging me that there hasn't been an episode devoted to composting in 4 years! In March of this year, I think, there was a compost week, and friend of the podcast Alexa Pavan did a post about it, and it wasn't hard to convince her to come back Her first episode was # 107 in August of 2024 - link here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1952444/episodes/15591760-107-go-green-with-alexa-pavan ) and talk about composting, because she LOVES talking about it! This is something she's been talking about for a while - in fact, her regional composting service asks her to fill in when they need someone to educate and promote in her area! Alexa talks about the art of composting, and personally uses a composting company - she talks about the parts needed to keep a compost balanced and doing its job (a 4:1 ratio carbon to organic waste); she is just passionate about it and wants everyone to find a way to compost food waste - and she talks about why that matters, if you're curious. She brought up a phrase that hit me hard talking about why we need to protect our oceans by composting: "our oceans are the world's circulatory system."  Her tagline is Imperfect Sustainability, because it's important to feel empowered to be part of the solution (does that sound familiar?), and we're most likely not going to do everything all the time to do it perfectly; but if we're doing our best, that's progress!  Alexa is a copywriter, and writes for organizations that focus on sustainability. She's a lifelong diver and ocean warrior, content creator and climate communicator. She does a lot of education and volunteer events throughout the year; a lot of volunteer trash sorting and talking about composting. Learn all about Alexa here on her website: https://www.gogreenwithalexa.com/home Her Instagram page is here (this is how I learned about her!): https://www.instagram.com/gogreenwithalexa/ She goes in depth on some topics she's passionate about on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@gogreenwithalexa/videos Alexa's composting company if you want to learn more: https://liverenuable.com/ Send me a message! Support the show Like this episode? Send me a message! Please follow the podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel Email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Amy's Garden Jam site (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter:  How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - hear more at https://www.janebolduc.com/ Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/skate_cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects. Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the best customer service! Learn more here You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgreview.net/ Grounded in Maine is curr...

    All About Composting with Alexa Pavan Ep 206
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Grounded in Maine Podcast is an open conversation about being mindful of how we show up for the world. We discuss the role we play in sustainability including gardening and preserving, recycling, composting and even household DIY. It's a podcast about our commitment to ecological responsibility, and empowering us to take on our role in the solution instead of feeling overwhelmed by the state of the world. Want to be a guest on Grounded in Maine? Send Amy Bolduc a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/groundedinmaine

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  • Creator
    Amy Bolduc (Fagan)
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    227
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Grounded in Maine
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    Grounded in Maine