In this episode, Madison Murphy Barney, a two-Spirit Hoopa and Shoshone sister, author, doula, and public health storyteller, discusses the significance of the two-Spirit identity, historical roles, and the importance of maintaining cultural traditions. Madison delves into personal experiences growing up in North Dakota, the impact of indigenous boarding schools, and the generational transmission of pride and cultural knowledge. She also talks about the nature of stewardship, reconnecting with one's ancestry, and practical ways to slow down and embrace a more connected, mindful lifestyle. Highlighting the importance of personal and collective healing, Madison's insights offer deep wisdom and helpful guidance on how to engage with land, personal identity, and community.

00:00 Introduction to Madison Murphy Barney

04:01 Understanding Two-Spirit Identity

05:11 Historical Context and Personal Background

07:35 Family Heritage and Cultural Pride

11:17 Impact of Residential Schools

14:55 Journey to Vermont and Community Building

18:22 Stewarding the Land and Personal Growth

21:59 The Role of Humans in Healing the Earth

23:40 Madison's Upcoming Book and Its Themes

25:33 Final Reflections on Connection and Responsibility

30:44 Exploring the Concept of 'Away'

30:55 Connecting with Our Own Medicine

34:42 Practical Steps to Reconnect with Ancestral Wisdom

39:36 Astrology and Past Lives

43:20 Navigating Challenging Times on Earth

47:04 The Importance of Slowing Down

50:46 Offerings and Final Thoughts

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Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Lady Farmer.

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🌿 The Good Dirt Producers:

• Wendy Gray

This is an ENCORE EPISODE, originally published on August 5, 2022

In this episode, Mary and Emma are talking to Julia Skinner of Root: Historic Food for the Modern World. Root was born from Julia's deep love for community and a belief in the power of food to tell stories, connect us to place and to each other, and to build a bridge to the past.

Julia's work is all about food, history, food stories, where it comes from and the people behind it. She loves fostering connections with other people and with the earth around us. Julia is especially interested in learning and teaching about fermentation, demonstrating to people the ease and accessibility of preparing delicious and healthy food using this ancient and powerful food preservation technique.

Topics Covered:

• Exploring historic cookbooks
• Julia’s discovery of historical cooking traditions
• Types of fermentation she has explored
• How to start fermenting
• The growing popularity of traditional foods
• Shifting food interests during the pandemic
• Food Access
• Milk Kefir
• Food as medicine

Resources Mentioned:

• Julia's website--Root Kitchens
• Our Fermented Lives. by Julia Skinner
• The English Housewife by Gervase Markham
• The Art of Fermentation by Sandor Katz
• Free99Fridge, Atlanta
• Umi Feeds
• Goodr
• Sowans Celtic Porridge
• The Fermentation School
• Son-Mat --(Korean) Hand taste, the unique quality and taste food has from an individual's touch, care, and experience; the way food tastes different when made by different people, often used to describe the taste of mom's cooking.

Connect with Julia:

• Root Kitchens Website: https://root-kitchens.com/
• @rootkitchens on Instagram
• Julia's Books, Classes and Courses
• Root Kitchens Newsletter on Substack

About Lady Farmer:

Lady Farmer is a sustainable apparel and lifestyle brand, with education around sustainability and sustainable living at the forefront of our mission. Lady Farmer is proud to produce The Good Dirt podcast.

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In this episode, Mary is talking with Eve Schaub, an internationally published author and humorist. Known for her year-long experiments, such as 'Year of No Sugar' and 'Year of No Clutter,' Eve’s latest endeavor is 'The Year of the Dress,' where she attempts to grow, harvest, spin, and weave flax into a wearable linen dress in her backyard. The conversation covers the challenges of growing flax, the environmental impact of fast fashion, and the importance of community and sustainability in textile production. Listen to Eve’s inspiring journey towards slow living and sustainable crafting, and learn about resources such as Fibershed and the Pennsylvania Flax Project that support local textile production.

00:00 Introduction to Big Ideas and Projects

00:33 Guest Introduction: Eve Shaw

01:07 Personal Projects and Sustainable Gardening

04:30 Long-Term Planning and Sustainability

05:52 Eve Shaw's Year-Long Experiments

08:02 The Year of the Dress: Growing a Linen Dress

11:42 Challenges and Inspirations in Sustainable Fashion

21:32 Community and Resources for Flax Growing

29:18 Overcoming Initial Challenges in Sustainable Clothing

32:10 The Thrill of Thrift Shopping

35:06 The Spirituality of Handmade Items

37:02 Starting the Flax Growing Journey

41:05 Learning and Experimenting with Flax

46:15 Community and Resources for Sustainable Living

RESOURCES:

Eve O Schaub Website and Books

Cindy Conner, Homegrown Flax and Cotton Website and Book

Fibershed

Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum

PA Flax Project

Chesapeake Fibershed

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🌻 About Lady Farmer:

• Subscribe to The ALMANAC, a Lady Farmer Newsletter & Community
• Visit Our Website
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Original music by John Kingsley. Editing and podcast production by Lady Farmer.

The Good Dirt podcast is proudly part of the Connectd Podcasts network.

🌿 The Good Dirt Producers:

• Wendy Gray