A Fiber Life | ordinary moments on the fiber farm

Lisa Mitchell
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A Fiber Life | ordinary moments on the fiber farm

A farm lifestyle podcast about raising exotic animals called guanacos, getting back to nature, making things by hand and living with every fiber of our being. We hope you join us for the adventure! 

  1. JAN 6

    A Change of the Seasons: Saying Goodbye

    Taking you along with me on our farm, introducing you to our lovely animals, and bringing you into our lives has been nothing but a pleasure. However, just as the seasons change, so do our priorities. While our farm, fiber, and furry friends will continue on, our special podcast is coming to a close. This episode is a look at how Greg and I came to the decision to say 'goodbye', and how we all can deal with our own personal seasons of change.Important Links: Connect Lisa and Greg on Ins...

    16 min

  2. 06/06/2024

    Why is Life like a Tapestry?

    Let's be real—do you struggle with making decisions? Do you agonize over the next step, spending so much time weighing risks and doing research that you end up stuck and wanting to quit? Since moving to the farm, we've had our fair share of flops—some of them quite funny. We're sharing a few of those stories with you. Plus, we'll talk about the forest thinning project that Greg and our neighbor Josh are working on. So, if you need a nudge to make your next decision or a reminder that failure ...

    35 min

  3. 05/07/2024

    What will you do with this one wild and precious life?

    You know how frustrating it can be when you’re exhausted and you finally get to lay your head on the pillow at night and then that thought comes in, “I didn’t get anything done today.”? It’s an awful feeling. And then the next thought is, and “When I wake up, I’m going to have to repeat all those things again.” It’s not very satisfying and it can be totally overwhelming. Well, I’m going to tell you about how farm life inspired us to try a different way of approaching work. Greg and I wil...

    28 min

  4. 04/01/2024

    When a couple discovers their third thing?

    Every couple needs a "we" or a third thing—a focal point that exists not solely within one individual but rather something shared between them. Something cherished mutually, binding them together. There is an article by American poet Donald Hall, that left a lasting impression on me. The article is called “The Third Thing.” In it, Hall and his wife Jane Kenyon, also a poet, moved to a rustic farm in Vermont with a pond. The pond magnetized them and created a unit of belonging. It, and the poe...

    29 min

  5. 03/02/2024

    A Frog Family Lives in our Basement

    This season, we've set out to capture and celebrate ordinary moments in our lives on the farm. Because even the little things like the basics and the mundane are important. They can be lessons on how to live well and, in their simplicity or maybe because of it, they can form significant touchstones in our lives. In this episode, I’m going to tell you all about our little frog family. And Greg and I are going to talk about our bonds with them. We are going to marv...

    19 min

  6. 02/23/2024

    Season 3: Ordinary Moments On The Fiber Farm

    It turns out that we humans are terrible at estimating the value of the present. There is a study I just read by Harvard researchers. They found that as time goes on, we regret how easily we let moments go. So, maybe the question, “What’s next?” doesn’t need to be answered by moving or with a new big adventure or project. What if we decided to stop underestimating the value of the present in our own lives and started figuring out how to capture and learn from those ordinary ...

    13 min

  7. 06/02/2023

    This is the Way Things are Right Now

    This is the last episode of season 2. In this episode, I dive into the question, why do I write this podcast? What does reflection of this kind mean to me and others? And when the magic seems dimmed, how can we get it back? I talk to Laura Davis, author, writing teacher and retreat leader about the act of writing and its healing potential especially when it’s shared with others. Greg and I reflect on the podcast season and our farm life. And you won’t want to miss this—while at the ...

    26 min
  8. Finding the Courage to Ask for Help

    05/12/2023

    Finding the Courage to Ask for Help

    Humans are no different than guanacos or sheep or any other animal that finds comfort in the presence of others. We rely on each other for help and support, warmth and protection. But as humans, sometimes it’s difficult to ask for help and support.In this episode, we dive into the question: “Why is it so hard to connect with others and create a sense of community?” I share the beginnings of what may become a vibrant fiber producers guild, and introduce you to my partner in this endeavor, Kati...

    43 min
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A farm lifestyle podcast about raising exotic animals called guanacos, getting back to nature, making things by hand and living with every fiber of our being. We hope you join us for the adventure! 

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