Where Hope Grows
by Force of Nature
Welcome to "Where Hope Grows", a podcast curated to celebrate the inspiring stories of ranchers, land stewards, and others working on the frontlines of the regenerative revolution. Inspired by the infinite wisdom of Mother Nature, our stories will ground you in a deep and profound way to the architecture of the natural world. With a recurring theme of collaborating and working within Her design, we are gifted with the reminder that Mother Nature's capacity for healing is intimately connected to our own. These are stories about regeneration, gratitude, and connection. This is where hope grows. This podcast is made possible by the support of Force of Nature.
Episodes
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A Better Bird: The Rebirth of Force of Nature Chicken
What happened to Force of Nature's original chicken program—and why did we take it off the shelves? In this episode of Where Hope Grows, Taylor, Robby, and Katie break down the bold decision to pause our poultry program and the cross-country journey that followed. The result? A re-invented,...
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Creating Conditions for Life with Tre Cates
Tre' Cates is a seasoned entrepreneur and regenerative thought-leader hailing from the mighty state of Colorado. As Co-founder of nRhythm, Tre' has designed an organization focused on operating, nurturing, and resourcing other organizations, ecosystems, and communities of all kinds. Based in the...
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Bird Song Mnemonics with Jared Holmes
Birds are undisputable ecological indicators of overall land health and their presence helps us make a more comprehensive and better understanding of our environment. Join along as we dive into the complex and beautiful ways in which birds communicate and learn how we can train our ear to…
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Becoming a Land Steward with Chris Jones
On this week's episode we are graced with a visit from our friend Chris Jones, a project manager and visionary at Symbiosis; a premier regenerative agriculture consulting firm that has positively impacted thousands of acres of previously degraded earth. Join us as we hear about Chris'…
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We Are All Indigenous with Reginaldo Haslett-Marroquin
Are you a sower of hope, light, and abundance? If so, this episode is sure to fill your bucket. On this week's podcast we have the privilege of downloading profound and infinite wisdom indigenous wisdom from a teacher named Reginaldo. Originally a native Guatemalan, Regi spent the early years of...
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Sea Energy Agriculture with Michael Sileck
Have you ever noticed that the manifestations of mineral deficiencies on landscapes mirror the signs and symptoms of deficiencies on the human body? Have you heard that as minerals are becoming less bioavailable in living soil, we are inheriting a food product that transfers less of these life...
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Stories of Positive Animal Impact with Judith Schwartz
From the mainstage of our second annual "What Good Shall I Do" conference, Judy Schwartz guides us through a decade of global travel as she seeks to understand how the intricate relationship between humans and animals have the capacity to create unbounded positive change. From the high desert of...
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Paramagnetic Towers, Reclaiming Ancient Wisdom
Our first solo cast delves into the subtle energy of paramagnetism and its profound impacts on ecosystem health. Told through the lens of ancient wisdom, this episode explores the emerging understanding of how we can design closed loop agricultural systems that resonate with both the Schumann...
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The Integrity of Regeneration with Chris Kerston
In this episode of Where Hope Grows we speak with Chris Kerston, Co-Ceo of Land to Market and regenerative trailblazer. Through his work at the Savory Institute, Chris found himself in a unique position between regenerative land stewards and consumer brands looking to source higher attribute...
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The Force of Nature Origin Story
In this episode of Where Hope Grows I am joined by the brilliant and compassionate souls behind the creation of Force of Nature. For the first time ever, we sit together and share the founding story of our brand as well as our greatest hopes for the regenerative evolution.This episode chronicles...
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Regenerating Urban Settings with Andie Marsh
In this week's episode of Where Hope Grows we speak with Andie Marsh, a soil health practitioner and science communicator on best practices to implement regenerative principles in an urban context. Through the art of observation, Andie provides wisdom and a framework for transforming your garden,...
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A Regenerative Trojan Horse with Aras Baskauskas
In this episode of Where Hope Grows we speak with Aras Baskauskas who, alongside his wife, founded Christy Dawn, the first modern day regenerative clothing company. Aras perceives his brand as a trojan horse that has the ability to shift consumer consciousness in a way that celebrates the life...
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The Homesteading Tsunami with Joel Salatin
In this episode of Where Hope Grows we livestream the unchained mind of Joel Salatin as he brilliantly calls upon you to join the homesteading tsunami that is sweeping across America. While some refer to this exodus from cities and Mother Culture as "opting out", Joel explains how homesteading is…
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Nourishing vs Feeding the World
In this episode of Where Hope Grows we challenge the paradigm of how future food production can feed a growing global population while simultaneously caring for our precious natural resources. Contrary to mainstream media and globalist technocrats, our future depends NOT on consuming less meat…
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Understanding Biodynamic Agriculture with Adam Russell
In this episode of Where Hope Grows we explore the esoteric and occult realms of Biodynamic Agriculture in a way that leads to a greater comprehension of how energy flows throughout the cosmos. By recognizing the patterns of growth and expansion as well as the flow of movement transitioning…
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Humanity's Second Wing with Dr. Zach Bush
On this week's episode of Where Hope Grows we take you to the mainstage of our first annual regenerative agriculture conference (What Good Shall I Do Today Event) where our keynote speaker, Dr. Zach Bush lights up the room! Through Zach's profound wisdom we connect to ourselves, our nature, and…
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Ranch Stories: From Mistakes to Wisdom
On this week's Where Hope Grows we return to another episode within our recurring series that we lovingly refer to as "Ranch Stories". Consistent with all these episodes, Katie and I reflect on seemingly "larger than life stories" that have shaped our perspective on ranching and farming. In…
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A Bold Return To Giving a Damn with Will Harris
On this week's episode of Where Hope Grows we touch base with one of our all time favorite guests (and absolute legend in the soil health world), Will Harris of White Oak Pastures. While the story of Will Harris and his legendary journey is known by all in the regenerative agriculture community…
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The Culinary Roots of Wild Game with Adam Puskorius
On this incredible episode of Where Hope Grows, we continue to navigate the complex and often taboo conversations around the ethics of harvesting animals for human nourishment. In this beautiful conversation we explore the profound appreciation for life that comes to us from participating in the...
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The Spiritual Nature of Hunting with Mansal Denton
On this incredible episode of Where Hope Grows, we continue to navigate the complex and often taboo conversations around the ethics of harvesting animals for human nourishment. In this beautiful conversation we explore the profound appreciation for life that comes to us from participating in the...
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The Evolution of Hunting with Marshall Seedorff
On this week's episode of Where Hope Grows, we are telling a story that is as old as time. This is the story of how humans have evolved with hunting and the driving forces that have created massive shifts in our relationship to wild places and the amazing creatures that inhabit them. From the...
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Let Food Be Thy Medicine
From the main stage of the 2023 What Good Shall I Do conference, this legendary fireside chat explores how our food system became broken and what can be done to rebuild it to a more resilient and nourishing level than ever imagined. Featuring some of the brightest and boldest leaders in the…
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Participatory Freedom with Joel Salatin
On this week's iteration of Where Hope Grows, we find ourselves exploring how we arrived at a place of outsourcing our participation in the basic needs for survival with the promise of freedom. But in the recent wakes of COVID, war in Ukraine, and domestic turmoil we see that those who have opted...
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Questions from the Community
On our 1 year anniversary episode of Where Hope Grows, we give some of our loyal listeners an opportunity to field questions to both Katie and Taylor. From topics that range from land, livestock, and liberty, we discuss the honest truth that reigns from our own unique perspective as bison…
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Everything Happens in Relationship with Kate Kavanaugh
On this week's episode of Where Hope Grows, we are treated to the divine journey of a little bluestem seed. As this seed travels through deep time and space, it quickly learns that nothing in nature happens in isolation. Explore the transformation of matter as our seed changes form, habitat, and...
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The Principles of Soil Health with Robby Sansom
On this week's episode of Where Hope Grows, we dive into the 6 key principles of soil health. Demonstrated by the wisdom of Mother Nature, these soil building strategies are applicable in a wide range of settings and are a guiding light for those who are wishing to move towards a more…
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The Beauty of Humanity with Dr. Zach Bush
On this week's episode of Where Hope Grows we reconnect to ourselves, our land, and our humanity. Recorded live from the main stage of our first annual "What Good Shall I Do?" conference, Dr. Zach Bush's words highlight the need for us to first unearth our own beauty in order to realize our full...
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Communicating with Plants
In this episode of Where Hope Grows we explore the possibility that plants, animals, and overarching ecosystems have the capacity to communicate in a way that better enables us to understand their innate desires and biological needs. Through the transmission of energy for the purpose of...
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The Wolves and the Birds
On this week's episode of Where Hope Grows, we talk through the trifecta of Mother Nature's brilliance. By exploring all things bison, wolves, and grassland birds, we better explore the important roles of keystone species as they relate to thriving ecosystems. Through biomimicry, we discover that...
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Ranch Stories: Navigating Celebrity Visits & Mother Culture
On this week's episode of Where Hope Grows, we reflect on stories of celebrity visits to ROAM Ranch. These amusing and often comical accounts address such questions as; what happens when Mother Culture comes head to head with Mother Nature? What does T-Pain have in common with our breeding bulls?...
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The Power of Collaboration
On this week's episode of Where Hope Grows, we take you live to the mainstage of the first annual "What Good Shall I Do" conference to listen to an amazing panel that demonstrates the power of collaboration. The concept of "collaboration" is a story we see played out in all of Mother Nature's...
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The Truth About Chicken
On this week's episode of Where Hope Grows, I am joined by my co-founders, Robby Sansom and Katie Collins to relive our journey in the chicken industry. From first hand perspective as poultry ranchers, to the boycotting of consuming chicken, and the unlikely decision to reimagine the potential of...
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History of the North American Bison with Marshall Seedorf
"On this week's episode of Where Hope Grows we sit down with fellow bison wrangler, Marshall Seedorf, to reflect on a mutual admiration and profound respect for the most important keystone species in North America. From their prehistoric origins to their near extinction, we cover some of the most...
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The Power of Living Plants with Ray Archuleta
On this week's episode of Where Hope Grows we take you to the mainstage of our annual "What Good Shall I Do" Conference as Ray Archuleta gives a very memorable presentation on the life-giving force of plants. Through the lens of ecology, Ray preaches the gospel of collaborating with Mother Nature...
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Ranch Stories: Lessons From The Bison II
On this week's episode of Where Hope Grows, I sit with my wife and life partner, Katie Forrest to talk about all things bison ranching. We spend time to share and reflect on a few of our favorite (and most traumatic) stories as first generation bison ranchers. Through these stories we discuss how...
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The Gift of Fight with Will Harris
On this week's episode of Where Hope Grows we take you to the mainstage of our first annual "What Good Shall I Do Today?" conference. In a live recording with Will Harris from White Oak Pastures, we explore his own journey from a conventional/industrial cattleman into a regenerative land steward....
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Ranch Stories: The Genesis
On this week's episode of Where Hope Grows, I sit with my lover, Katie Collins to reflect on our lives and the many stories that we have lived. We talk about meeting one another, falling in love, our ventures in entrepreneurship, and the unexpected joy of being a land steward. With lessons and...
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The Worst Agricultural Blunder with Dr. Anthony Gustin
In this week's episode of Where Hope Grows, we co-create with our friend Dr. Anthony Adam Gustin to explore the detrimental consequences of seed oils from a holistic perspective. First we define what a seed oil is and how it negatively impacts human health before jumping to its larger impacts on...
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Nature's Iterative Process with Dr. Zach Bush
On this week's episode of Where Hope Grows we take you to the mainstage of our first annual regenerative agriculture conference (What Good Shall I Do Today Event) where our keynote speaker, Dr. Zach Bush lights up the room! Through Zach's profound wisdom we connect to ourselves, our nature, and…
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Bison Myths, Tales, and Folklore
On this episode of Where Hope Grows, we dive deep into all things bison. By examining some seemingly "larger than life" legends, tales, and folklore, we unearth some incredible discoveries about our beloved national mammal. Featuring leading experts in the bison industry, we shine a bright light…
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Ranch Stories: Lessons from the Birds
In this week's episode of Where Hope Grows, I sit with my wife and life partner, Katie Forrest to talk about all things poultry. Through these stories we reflect on the journey of livestock guardian dogs, the unquenchable desire for owls to decapitate, indestructible peafowl, and how memorable...
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Land Steward Panel - What Good Shall I Do Event
On this special episode of Where Hope Grows, we take you to the main stage of our first annual "What Good Shall I Do?" regenerative agriculture conference. This live recording celebrates those who have devoted their lives to managing land in Mother Nature's image and will connect you to the…
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The True Cost of Food with Robby Sansom
On this week's episode of Where Hope Grows we sit with Force of Nature Co-founder, Casparis Sansom to explore the true cost of food. In this journey we peel back blinders and demonstrate how regenerative meat is not only the most nutrient dense food on the planet, but also one of the most...
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To Which We Belong
On this week's episode of Where Hope Grows, we talk with Soil Restoration Expert, Andie Marsh to explore where we are from. Under the carefully trained eye of our guest we look under the microscope to see the building blocks of life and how nutrients and energy is cycled into new forms. Ending…
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Ranch Stories: Lessons from the Bison
On this week's episode of Where Hope Grows, I sit with my wife and life partner, Katie Forrest to talk about all things bison ranching. We spend time to share and reflect on a few of our favorite (and most traumatic) stories as first generation bison ranchers. Through these stories we talk about...
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Hog Wild
On this wild edition of Where Hope Grows, we look into the complex and often misunderstood story of feral pigs in the United States. Often regarded as destructive invasive species, droves of wild hogs are causing massive ecological degradation at an unfathomable scale. What if the solution to…
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Water from Stone
On this inspiring episode of Where Hope Grows we travel to the famous Bamberger Ranch Preserve to explore the gift of water. Over 50 years ago this landscape was a degraded cedar monoculture with a shattered water cycle. Through a seemingly impossible vision of restoring this landscape, a first...
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The Bison Field Harvest
On the debut episode of Where Hope Grows, we tell the story of a bison field harvest on the regenerating pastures of ROAM Ranch. Amongst community, we walk through what it means to honor an animal as well as how to connect with ourselves, the land, and the bison who will feed our families. This...
About this show
Welcome to "Where Hope Grows", a podcast curated to celebrate the inspiring stories of ranchers, land stewards, and others working on the frontlines of the regenerative revolution. Inspired by the infinite wisdom of Mother Nature, our stories will ground you in a deep and profound way to the architecture of the natural world. With a recurring theme of collaborating and working within Her design, we are gifted with the reminder that Mother Nature's capacity for healing is intimately connected to our own. These are stories about regeneration, gratitude, and connection. This is where hope grows. This podcast is made possible by the support of Force of Nature.
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Force of Nature