Stop Fighting Your Life · 3 Ways to Make Life Simpler by Working With Nature - Episode 1

In this episode of Let There Be Joy, S. S. Coulter sits down with landscape architect, author, and regenerative design expert Matthieu Mehuys to discuss an unexpected source of wisdom: weeds.What if the things we spend our lives fighting are actually trying to tell us something? Matthieu shares how understanding the way nature works can help us create healthier gardens, but also healthier lives. Through practical gardening tips and surprisingly powerful life lessons, you'll learn how working with nature instead of against it can bring more simplicity, less stress, and a whole lot more joy.In this episode:[00:00] Welcome and the conversation that sparked this podcast[03:50] Why Matthieu left his dream job and rebuilt his life from scratch[06:36] The surprising truth about weeds[10:40] What dandelions reveal about your soil[15:58] Fixing the root problem instead of fighting the symptoms[19:34] The lazy gardener approach to a beautiful yard[21:31] Using nature as a teacher instead of an enemy[24:58] One thing to try this weekMentioned in this episode:Garden of Your Dreams Masterclassmasterclass.gardenofyourdreams.comThe 12 Universal Laws of Natureby Matthieu MehuysRelated Episode:Episode 2 — Feeling Overwhelmed? Three Daily Habits That Bring More PeaceTry this at home:The next time you notice a weed, pause before pulling it. Use Google Lens or an AI app to identify it and learn what it might be telling you about your soil.Subscribe for new episodes weekly wherever you listen.Free family activity PDF when you join the newsletter → sscoulter.comRead the books → sscoulter.com/pages/booksSend a question or guest pitch → [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])