Whether you’re working with a balcony, backyard, or basic container garden, this episode will show you how growing your own food is more doable than you think—and how it can totally transform your kids’ relationship with food and nature.

Today, I’m joined by Rachael Carter, founder of Floraculture Gardens, to talk about gardening in real life (read: not Pinterest-perfect). We cover the hidden ingredients of truly healthy soil, why so many beginner gardeners give up too early, and how to raise kids who know what food should taste like.

This is a practical, inspiring conversation that’ll have you reaching for your seed packets—or at least your field guide.

We talk about:

• Why your store-bought soil is probably dead

• The difference between “organic” and “regenerative” gardening

• Gardening with kids—even if you’re a total beginner

• Where to start, what to grow, and what not to waste your money on

• Cooking seasonally (without needing a root cellar or a weekend to can tomatoes)

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https://www.floraculturegardens.com

Instagram: @floraculture.gardens

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In this solo episode, I’m walking you through April's MOM Monthly R.E.P.O.R.T.—a fun format where I share what I’ve been reading, eating, playing (or watching), obsessing over, recommending, and treating myself to.

From my go-to summer iced mocha to how a weighted vest became my unexpected confidence boost, consider this your peek behind the curtain of what’s working, what’s fun, and what’s fueling me lately.

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• Balanced & Barefoot by Angela Hanscom

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• Just Ingredients Coconut Chocolate Protein Powder: Use code "JULIANNENIENBERG" for 10% off

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• Get Outside Spring + Summer Bundle ($5 off for a limited time)

• This is the weighted vest I love

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There's something magical about the outdoors even if it's just your own backyard.

In this solo episode, I share how a simple 15-minute outdoor habit with my toddlers turned into one of the best parenting decisions I've ever made.

From setting a timer and embracing boredom to watching my kids imaginations blossom, you'll hear the exact steps I took (plus what research says!) that helped foster independent outdoor play.

Whether you have toddlers, preschoolers, or just need a reset after too much screen time, this episode will help you find confidence, consistency, and calm all with the help of fresh air.

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Research cited from Frontiers in Psychology:

• Nature settings help restore children’s attention and focus—even after short exposure.

• Outdoor time reduces stress in children, promoting emotional regulation.

• Kids who play in nature regularly show greater self-discipline and impulse control.

Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5126106/

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