Grounded in Maine

Amy Bolduc (Fagan)
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Grounded in Maine

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. 150: Josh Dorfman Talks to Sustainable Businesses on SuperCool

    5D AGO

    150: Josh Dorfman Talks to Sustainable Businesses on SuperCool

    I told Josh Dorfman when we started talking that I felt a little intimidated talking with him, because he is so accomplished in the sustainability field, but he has THE best stories from his life, getting him to where he is today - you're going to love this, I'm sure of it! Josh's story goes back to working for a bike company in China several years ago, but I'm not going to tell you his story, because he does it so much better- just listen, it's exciting!  His mission is to show that we should be encouraged about what's happening in the world through sharing the incredible progress already underway, and I'm here for it! Today, Josh is the Podcast Host of SuperCool, shining a light on businesses that are making an impact in the sustainability area - so many wonderful folks in tech, building, government, and more. We talked about the first couple episodes I listened to, and the one that really affected me as a live music listener was R World Reuse (linked), who has partnered with U2 and Billie Eilish and more, supplying arenas and huge concert venues with reusable serve ware to save tons of waste from live events - incredible!  Josh is also the Co-Founder of Plantd, a carbon negative building materials company. He's teamed up with SpaceX engineers and they are NOT using trees to build, creating a stronger product, impacting less land. The website is absolutely beautiful, and what they're doing is groundbreaking - and also an inspiring story! Check it out at:  https://www.plantdmaterials.com/ Josh said when asked what sustainability means to him "to live as well as you possibly can, while enabling future generations to do the same."  You can find Josh here https://getsuper.cool/ please check out the podcast - there's so much happening that we aren't aware of yet! He's most active on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorfmanjosh/ He's on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/getsupercool His YouTube channel is here: You can send me messages(this is new!)! Support the show Please follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel link is here You can DM me there or email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Website for Amy's Garden Jam is https://amysgardenjam.com/ (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter: https://amy-fagan.kit.com/499688fe6a How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at https://www.janebolduc.com/ Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/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 at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1851361 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/

    48 min
  2. 149: Building a Good Spark with Lisa Allen

    JUN 10

    149: Building a Good Spark with Lisa Allen

    "Sustainable living is a celebration of creativity, kindness, and the natural world in every day life"  A quote from Lisa Allen of The Good Spark Shop in California, and (since we recorded this) is now rebranded as EverFar, focusing on sustainable travel essentials. She is just so inspiring when she talks about all things eco-friendly! First The Good Spark Shop, where she curated the best products around; checking ingredients and labels for you, so there's no questioning quality and origin. And now with travel essentials as EverFar; this is actually a line that she created - and making it a legit brand (launching in just a couple weeks)!  Lisa is also organizing a group of like-minded folks to meet up and talk about what we can do to help the climate situation we're in. If you're interested in the group, you can find info about it and join on the website easily. "Intentional, Eco-conscious choices create a ripple effect of goodness."  "It's too easy to get overwhelmed - too much information, too many "shiny object" vying for our attention (and our dollars). Change starts with small. Change starts with where you are NOW, move slowly and at your own pace to where you want to be." These are both her quotes. Lisa was so easy to talk to, and just oozes service to the earth. I hope you enjoy this conversation with Lisa Allen! You can find Lisa at her website https://www.goodsparkshop.com/ which will redirect to the EverFar line once launched Lisa's Instagram is here https://www.instagram.com/goeverfar/ You can send me messages(this is new!)! Support the show Please follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel link is here You can DM me there or email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Website for Amy's Garden Jam is https://amysgardenjam.com/ (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter: https://amy-fagan.kit.com/499688fe6a How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at https://www.janebolduc.com/ Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/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 at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1851361 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/

    49 min
  3. 148: The Homesteader Mindset with Elizabeth Bruckner

    JUN 3

    148: The Homesteader Mindset with Elizabeth Bruckner

    Elizabeth has a gift for Grounded in Maine listeners - she's offering a free habit tracker here: http://createwellnessproject.com/gift/ You can send me messages(this is new!)! Support the show Please follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel link is here You can DM me there or email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Website for Amy's Garden Jam is https://amysgardenjam.com/ (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter: https://amy-fagan.kit.com/499688fe6a How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at https://www.janebolduc.com/ Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/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 at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1851361 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/

    49 min
  4. 147:Why Seeds Matter with Urban Farm Podcast's Greg Peterson

    MAY 27

    147:Why Seeds Matter with Urban Farm Podcast's Greg Peterson

    I had so much fun, and learned a ton from this conversation with Greg Peterson of the Great American Seed Up and the Urban Farm Podcast! If you've been listening for a while, you know that podcasters are great conversationalists, and can be very entertaining - Greg is no exception! Greg's podcast has about 900 (nine hundred!) episodes since the end of 2015! Greg has been on a mission since he was 15 years old to figure out how to fix the broken food system, and has been running the Great American Seed Up out of Arizona for several years; kind of like a buffet for seeds - thousands of people attend in person each year, to stock up on seeds. He says seeds are expensive to buy when you buy from a store, mostly because of the pretty packaging, so they simplify it, and you can buy in bulk. *You can also mail order seeds, FYI* In my head, I've been trying to imagine what the event looks like, to have bulk seeds for thousands of shoppers... The first soundbite I posted to promote this episode gave me chills - he said this: "I am the person on the planet responsible for transforming our global food system." WOW! And this is the message he hopes you will take away from this conversation: "The most important thing that we can be doing right now is figuring out where our food comes from and how to grow our own. And that starts with having seeds and knowledge to grow food." He also says that 20% of our gardens should include pollinator-friendly plants - that's a great piece to start with! You can find all things Greg Peterson at https://www.urbanfarm.org/ and https://greatamericanseedup.org/ They're also on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/urbanfarmu?igsh=MXZpNzhmbzdrd3Nndg%3D%3D You can send me messages(this is new!)! Support the show Please follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel link is here You can DM me there or email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Website for Amy's Garden Jam is https://amysgardenjam.com/ (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter: https://amy-fagan.kit.com/499688fe6a How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at https://www.janebolduc.com/ Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/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 at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1851361 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/

    53 min
  5. 146: Sam Baker: WriggleBrew - Plastic Eating Earthworms!

    MAY 20

    146: Sam Baker: WriggleBrew - Plastic Eating Earthworms!

    When Sam Baker approached me about talking about the product he represents, worm casting tea, and also mentioned that WiggleBrew has tested and discovered that earthworms can actually "EAT PLASTIC," it was a no-brainer- I couldn't wait to hear more about that! As a big fan of worm compost (vermicompost), I was very excited to promote the crap (pun intended) out of WiggleBrew, and Sam didn't disappoint. He was talking to me from an Agriculture conference in Chicago, where he presented WiggleBrew, and mentioned he felt over dressed, because he wore a business suit, and the others were dressed more comfortably. But I hope the folks there really heard him like I did-  "A team of recent college grads is making a fertilizer from worm poop that row crop farmers are using instead of the toxic stuff. Along the way, they discovered that earthworm microbes can also be used to break down plastic!" This feels like game changing information to me - I mean, the real game changer would be less plastic being produced, of course, but to have earthworms eat it, and then produce fertilizer?? WHOA-- From WriggleBrew's website: "it’s not all poop jokes and worms over here- there's a more serious reason we're doing this all- more serious than saving habitats. Malnutrition that stems from mineral fertilizer use on crops makes up about 4% of child deaths around the world right now. Mineral fertilizers, like a certain TikTok famous houseplant fertilizer, does not let plants uptake (eat) the micronutrients that we humans need from our food: like zinc, iron, and magnesium. Makes the plants more susceptible to disease too." Check out WriggleBrew's website: https://www.wrigglebrew.com/ Find them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wrigglebrew/ and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PRAGWriggleBrew YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPzJEBVwHWJzbmc15QN5TcQ and on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wrigglebrew_official You can send me messages(this is new!)! Support the show Please follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel link is here You can DM me there or email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Website for Amy's Garden Jam is https://amysgardenjam.com/ (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter: https://amy-fagan.kit.com/499688fe6a How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at https://www.janebolduc.com/ Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/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 at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1851361 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/

    42 min
  6. 145: Diana Stobo: Multi-Faceted Wellness Visionary

    MAY 13

    145: Diana Stobo: Multi-Faceted Wellness Visionary

    I totally cheated and used most of what I got in Diana's Bio, because I just couldn't even try to do better - she is just that varied and awesome! This conversation went deep, and I got a little uncomfortable when the questions turned to me... But she is SO easy to talk to, because she's REAL; she's BEEN THERE, and made it through. A luxury hotel, 15 best selling books and more - Diana Stobo is the whole package Diana Stobo is a visionary in the global health and wellness industry, celebrated for her transformative approach to gut health and holistic living. Diana’s personal journey toward wellness began with her own health struggles. After shedding 100 pounds through mindful eating, detox, and a focus on gut health, she became a passionate advocate for others, inspiring thousands to embrace healthier, more vibrant lives. Diana is not only an advocate for health but is a successful female entrepreneur who deeply understands the mental and physical tribulations of women in business and everyday life.  Diana is the founder and CEO of The Retreat Costa Rica, a multiple award winning, luxury wellness hotel and spa in Costa Rica. The Retreat offers cutting-edge holistic healing with Ayurveda practices, five-star luxury features, 2 star Michelin chef, and local farm-to-fork, high-vibration food grown on the premises to nourish and elevate well-being. Diana’s vision is a life-changing experience where guests can reset their internal balance in a nurturing environment designed to ignite and heal the body, mind, and soul. The best-selling author of Get Naked Fast, and publisher of 15 health and wellness books, Diana is a trusted authority on digestive health, hormone balance, weight management, and aging well. Her work has been featured in major media outlets. Diana Stobo continues to be a trailblazer in the wellness world, driven by her belief in the power of healing from within and her desire to help others uncover their own path to health and vitality. Find ALL things Diana on her website: https://dianastobo.com/ You can find Diana on her vibrant Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/dianastobo?igsh=MXhvZGkwZ3psdzB4 You can send me messages(this is new!)! Support the show Please follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel link is here You can DM me there or email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Website for Amy's Garden Jam is https://amysgardenjam.com/ (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter: https://amy-fagan.kit.com/499688fe6a How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at https://www.janebolduc.com/ Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/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 at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1851361 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/

    1 hr
  7. Bonus: My Farm Focus with Guest The Agritourist Jen Ross

    MAY 8

    Bonus: My Farm Focus with Guest The Agritourist Jen Ross

    It's been a while since I've done a solo episode, and there's a lot to catch up on!  I changed my last name, for one - literally the day I recorded this with Jen. I've got a weekly newsletter - it's not long, and it's not a sales pitch - literally just keeping in touch. Social media algorithms are wonky, and are not our own, and I would definitely miss people if we lost them! I deleted my Facebook account because I was seeing less of what I wanted it for daily. I want to buy a farm; I attached a Substack that woke the dream I've had for over 20 years toward the bottom here, but this is something I've wanted to do since I was in my 20s, and now I feel called to reimagine and make it happen. I'm looking for suggestions for funding, since properties are ridiculously expensive now, and looking for people to farm WITH, and for properties to consider - really wanting New England, where I belong...  I brought my friend Jen Ross along with me because she has an excellent podcast called The Agritourist, and I've learned a ton from her and her guests, and have gained so much inspiration - I HIGHLY recommend it (link below for Spotify)! She used to have a farm, and is planning to do so again - she's also a martketig WIZ! She and I have been sort of daydreaming ideas, and things are sort of starting to fall into place, so I thought it was fitting to do this with her. Jen's podcast The Agritourist is available here: https://open.spotify.com/show/7fPesgSO98MPi2x275g0Wj?si=a391aa71a42b4e1e You can follow Jen on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/heartbeetfarms/ My Newsletter (sign up for updates, and keep in touch!): https://amy-fagan.kit.com/499688fe6a The Substack that woke up my farming dream by Alexandra Fasulo is here: https://houseofgreen.substack.com/p/one-of-the-biggest-wealth-transfers?triedRedirect=true You can send me messages(this is new!)! Support the show Please follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel link is here You can DM me there or email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Website for Amy's Garden Jam is https://amysgardenjam.com/ (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter: https://amy-fagan.kit.com/499688fe6a How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at https://www.janebolduc.com/ Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/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 at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1851361 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/

    23 min
  8. 144: Time and Stress Management with Mark Ellwoood

    MAY 6

    144: Time and Stress Management with Mark Ellwoood

    This week I'm talking with Mark Ellwood, Time Management Guru and Founder of Pace Productivity. Mark talks about his interest in productivity, stemming from his childhood paper route, and we explore his innovative time management device, the TimeCorder. Mark shares key insights from his 35 years of research, revealing that women tend to manage their time better than men in the workplace.  Mark shares practical strategies for effective stress management and actionable tips to take control of one's time. This insightful conversation aims to help us all find balance, efficiency, and joy in our daily lives. The message Mark wants us all to remember from this conversation if. nothing else: "Spend your time on what matters most." You can find all things Mark at his website here: https://www.getmoredone.com He's also on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markellwood1/ You can send me messages(this is new!)! Support the show Please follow Grounded In Maine podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel link is here You can DM me there or email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Website for Amy's Garden Jam is https://amysgardenjam.com/ (podcast has its own tab on this site!) Amy's email newsletter: https://amy-fagan.kit.com/499688fe6a How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - listen to more at https://www.janebolduc.com/ Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow here on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/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 at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1851361 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/

    46 min
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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 - 2025
  • Episodes
    164
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Grounded in Maine
  • Show Website
    Grounded in Maine

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