#95: Sustainability is About Power (Probably Not the Kind You're Thinking)

In this episode, discover how to incorporate sustainability into your daily routines without overwhelm. Join Jaye Anne and Julie as they explore simple, effective ways to live more intentionally, connect with nature, and reclaim your personal power amidst societal pressures.Resources & LinksNourishing Traditions by Sally FallonWeston A. Price FoundationHolistic Hilda – YouTube ChannelForgotten American Survival – YouTube ChannelBlack Forager – InstagramTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction to living slow and sustainable beyond herbal healing03:30 - Reflection on personal choices impacting environmental and personal health06:14 - Personal responsibility vs. corporate accountability in sustainability07:25 - Simplifying sustainable living—costs, ease, and avoiding politicization11:01 - Questioning the true cost of cheap products, subsidies, and industry impacts12:30 - The importance of local sourcing and understanding product origin15:45 - Budget-friendly sustainability: learning from the Great Depression practices17:21 - Water reuse, conservation, and environmental education20:19 - The influence of astrology on environmental issues23:00 - Corporate influence on the decline of traditional sustainable practices25:22 - The history of home preservation and industry shift to convenience26:37 - The value of backyard gardening and local food sources31:04 - The shift from victory gardens and food shredding traditions32:55 - Disposable clothing culture and reusable industry34:01 - Economic dependency and burnout related to consumerism36:21 - Regaining personal power through authentic lifestyle choices38:15 - Practical sustainable habits: from canning to composting46:58 - The benefits of animal fats vs. vegetable oils and industry myths50:19 - Gardening and wild foraging for emergency food sources65:28 - Edible wild plants: dandelions, wild grapes, and native foods75:19 - Resources for foraging, indigenous plants, and local edibles78:17 - Books and online resources to deepen sustainable practices86:23 - The spiritual core of slowing down and receiving90:00 - Wrap-up and encouragement for ongoing learning