Exploring the Mystery + Embracing the Unknown with Fred Provenza

Over the course of a couple of months, Fred and I spent a lot of time writing back and forth about mystery and uncertainty with the intention of bringing that conversation to the podcast. Fred Provenza is well known for his research contributions to the field of livestock nutrition and behavior, but this conversation goes beyond that and into the great unknown. Fred is, at his heart, teacher and student both, sharing his curiosity as ‘a cosmic voyager’ here on earth. Through that lens, we explore cultivating a childlike sense of wonder at the interconnectedness of life and all the ‘whys’. We talk about finding and embracing who you are - and supporting it as parents and teachers. Fred shares about how illness changed his outlook and brought him, for a time, to a space of oneness. Ultimately, the conversation is about the uncertainty and transitory nature of life. It is wide-ranging and, I hope, heartwarming.&nbsp;Find Fred:Nourishment by Fred ProvenzaTimestamps:00:00:00: Kate shares about getting back on the wagon post hiatus00:11:30: Fred and Kate drop right into the deep end&nbsp;00:16:45: Finding a childlike sense of wonder&nbsp;00:27:57: Everything is interconnected, on a continuum00:42:31: We are participators, boundaries are arbitrary, relationships matter01:02:43: Seeing connections looking backward on life01:11:45: Animal teachers - behavior, parenting, and beyond01:20:27: We are part of ‘place’01:27:57: Finding oneness through illness01:44:42: Cultivating conversation and a new educational paradigm01:51:34: Be who you are and nurture that in children02:07:00: Embracing uncertainty02:15:55: Everything is transitoryBooks:The Fifth Discipline by Peter SengeDying to Be Me by Anita MoorjaniPower of Now by Eckharte TolleThe Experience of Nothingness by Nisargadatta MaharajSupport:SubstackPatreonLeave a one-time TipCurrent Discounts for MBS listeners:15% off Farm True ghee and body care products using code: KATEKAV1520% off Home of Wool using code KATEKAVANAUGH for 10% off15% off Bon Charge blue light blocking gear using code: MINDBODYSOIL15Join the Ground Work Collective:Find a Farm: nearhome.groundworkcollective.comFind Kate: @kate_kavanaughMore: <a href="https://groundworkcollective.com" rel="noopener noreferrer"...