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Kelly from Forest Farms is back on the podcast—just four and a half months postpartum, baby Walker in her lap—to give us an honest look at what it's really like balancing motherhood, beekeeping, herbalism, and a growing small business rooted in clean, intentional living.

We dive into the world of bees, unpacking everything from swarms, queen cells, and hive splits to what "bearding" actually means and why catching a swarm can make or break a colony. If you've ever been curious about what goes on inside a hive, this episode is your crash course.

Then we talk honey. Why is spring honey light and floral while fall honey is darker and richer? What does local honey actually tell you about where it came from? Kelly walks us through the harvesting process, why raw honey naturally crystallizes, what that foamy layer on top really means, and why less processing often means a better product.

The conversation expands into holistic wellness, non-toxic living, and becoming a more conscious consumer. We cover beeswax skincare, castor oil serums, clean candles, hidden fragrances, soil health, organic gardening, tick season, and why her homemade pickles somehow steal the show at every farmers market.

If you're passionate about sustainable living, supporting local farms, and bringing cleaner, more intentional products into your home, this episode is packed with practical takeaways and plenty of fascinating bee facts along the way.

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If you've ever walked out of a yoga class feeling stronger... but still like something was missing, this episode is for you.

Yoga has gotten louder, faster, and more performative. More playlists. More poses. More aesthetics. But is it actually helping us live yoga?

This week, Dee is back on the podcast, and we're pulling back the curtain on everything we've been building behind the scenes before diving into a conversation that might challenge the way you think about your practice.

We're talking about what modern yoga isn't teaching you.

We unpack why asana is just one small piece of yoga, why the Eight Limbs and the Yoga Sutras are more relevant than ever, and how breathwork, nervous system regulation, and self-study can completely transform your practice—on and off the mat.

Then... we go there.

We talk about yoga and religion, mantra, deity-based pose names, cultural respect, informed consent, and how teachers can honor the roots of yoga while creating spaces that respect every student's beliefs and personal boundaries.

And because you know us, we couldn't leave without a few spicy opinions.

Injectables. Peptides. The obsession with quick fixes. Filming in yoga classes. Tripods. Apple Watches. The culture we've created around wellness—and whether we're actually willing to do the slower, deeper work that real transformation asks of us.

This isn't about having all the answers. It's about asking better questions.

If you're craving a yoga practice that goes beyond the poses and actually changes the way you move through life, press play.

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In this episode of The Nearly Enlightened Podcast, I'm joined by Kat Parks, face yoga teacher and creator of Find Your Face Freedom, for a conversation about aging, beauty standards, self-acceptance, and what it means to feel at home in your own skin.

We explore the messages women receive about aging and appearance, and how social media, filters, influencer culture, and the rise of "preventative" cosmetic procedures can shape the way we see ourselves. Kat shares her perspective on informed consent, discussing questions surrounding injectables, long-term effects, and why understanding all of your options matters before making decisions about your body.

More importantly, this conversation is an invitation to reconnect with yourself. We talk about face yoga as a mindfulness practice—one that helps build awareness, release tension, support circulation, and deepen your connection to your body. Rather than chasing perfection, Kat encourages a more intentional relationship with aging and beauty, rooted in self-awareness and choice.

If you've ever found yourself navigating the space between self-acceptance and the pressure to look a certain way, this episode offers a thoughtful perspective on finding your own path.

✨ Connect with Kat:
Face Yoga: https://findyourfacefreedom.com/

NoTox Movement: https://beeasy.life/notox

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