58. From Soil to Soul: How Gardening Can Save Your Health and the Planet with Matthieu Meyhus & All the Things✨

Today, we’re taking a journey from soil to soul. Lately, I’ve been discovering my own passion for plants—their beauty, resilience, and the way they connect us to something bigger. It’s been a personal journey that’s made me appreciate how something as simple as a garden can offer joy, clarity, and even healing. That’s why I’m so excited for this conversation with Matthieu. My guest is Matthieu Meyhus, a landscape architect, educator, and passionate advocate for regenerative gardening and sustainable farming. Matthieu's journey began on a family farm in Belgium and has blossomed into a career dedicated to designing gardens that heal both the earth and our well-being. We truly cover so much ground in this episode (yes - pun intended). In this episode, we explore the critical role of soil health, the science of regenerative practices, and how small steps like growing your own garden or supporting local farmers can make a monumental impact. Matthieu shares his wisdom on the hidden power of weeds, the connection between soil microorganisms and human health, and why gardening might just be the most hopeful revolution we can start in our own backyards. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, this conversation will leave you inspired to cultivate change—for yourself, your community, and the planet. So grab your gardening gloves, and let’s dig in with Matthieu Meyhus & All the Things✨ 00:34 Matthieu's Early Fascination with Farming 01:51 First Gardening Success and Challenges 04:09 The Rich History of the Family Farm 05:11 Understanding Weeds and Their Role 06:32 Matthieu's Journey and Career in Landscape Architecture 08:05 Designing the Garden of Your Dreams 20:14 The Impact of Modern Agriculture 29:11 The Role of Soil and Microorganisms 34:19 Singing on a Podcast 34:35 Understanding Sugars and Starches 35:15 The Role of Microorganisms in Soil 35:51 Challenges of Industrial Farming 38:18 Introduction to Regenerative Farming 39:05 Gardening Tips for Beginners 42:29 Supporting Local Farmers 47:57 The Importance of Regenerative Grazing 50:26 The Debate on Veganism vs. Meat Eating 59:30 The Role of Weeds in Gardening 01:04:22 Final Thoughts and Advice Enter to win the book here: https://forms.gle/nxK9s42yoUhAEpkq5 https://www.12lawsofnature.com/