Touching Grass in the Social Media Age

The podcast dives into the pervasive impact of social media on our lives and the outdoors. Joel Kleefisch and guests like Chad Belding and Brittany Christensen discuss how social media blurs reality, causing generational shifts where kids struggle with interpersonal communication. They explore the contradiction of needing social media for business while yearning for genuine human interaction. Chad shares his journey from humble beginnings with portable toilets to building a waterfowl empire with The Fowl Life. The episode underscores the importance of balancing tech with outdoor experiences, highlighting the American dream’s essence through hard work and passion. Additional technical support by Morris Original LLC. Born in Wisconsin and making their adventurous lives here, Joel Kleefisch and Ellie Lawton have truly been Raised in the Woods. Each week, we connect YOU to the incredible natural resources of our region, from the Sleeping Bear Dunes to the Mississippi River and Lake of the Woods to Door County! Whether you’re looking to find new ways to take food from field to table or for new outdoor hobbies, we’ve got you covered! For information on all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows. Guests: Chad Belding, Megan Salazar