Ep 83 Naturally Well with Jo - Being an intuitive generalist, surrendering to reality & not pretending!

Jo Smith is a self proclaimed generalist who juggles life as a twin mama, market gardener, yoga therapist & active contributor to her tiny Tasmanian community on Bruny Island. Jade & Jo shoot the breeze about farming life & decide that despite the hardships, she wouldn't trade it for the world - even the wind. Join them for tangents & truths of this beautiful, grounded, physical & dirty existence at the bottom of the world.  Episode SummaryGrowing food for others to navigate mental healthBeing a twin mama, type A, vata personalityFinding solace in the garden letting mother earth healThe endless lessons that are taught by gardening Learning to surrender to the reality that there’s no controlIf we nurture mother nature she nurtures us and then we can nurture othersSeeing gardening as being a nutritionist From no knowledge about growing food to feeling deeply connected to landKeep growing food no matter what the success or failuresLearning from others regardless of fundamental beliefsConsidering water, wind, soil type and access to markets before going into farming/growingThe truth of country life - it’s bloody hardFarming is the LONG game - Don't get into farming if you’re seeking instant gratification10 years to build up the soil as a no dig gardenWanting to grow food rather than go to the shopsPrioritising self care; daily meditation, nightly restorative yoga, excellent diet, Starting with 2.5 x 2.5 metres to learn the art of gardening before expanding into market scaleReminding ourselves that we can’t do it allHaving $ to set up a farm and juggling that balanceSharing the farming experience honestly, Hope driven by the increasing enthusiasm from people who want to be part of the change Identifying and sharing the ‘WHY’ behind our livesIt took a couple of years to recalibrate her pace & become comfortable with the quietThe art of entertaining yourself - taking ownership of our leisure timeYogic Dharma - your life purposeReconnecting back to selfBuilding self belief and learning to really listenCircular reciprocityLiving naturally and sharing with others as her way to offer serviceWe make change by creating communities of sharing wisdom and knowledge and playing the part that we are supposed to.Living in community requires incredible patience, tolerance and open mindednessEmbracing identity as ALL the things that we are not just the curated brandBeing YOUBecoming adept at adaptingBeing an intuitive generalist rather than an academic specialistNot pretending - Finding your flow Leaning on communityRe establishing our culture to acknowledge those around usReferencesBruny Island WildBruny Island CoopNaturally well with JoPodcast partners ROCK!Wwoof AustraliaNutrisoilBuy the BookFuturesteading - Live Like tomorrow mattersShout out to the rockstars who smooth the soundOpen Door StudiosSupport the show