Podcast appearances and mentions of shannon hayes

Have your kids ever asked you what led you to decide to start a family?  Were you able to give them an honest answer?I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 7, Episode 11 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. Find the text version of this story on The Radical Homemaker blog. Support the show

Mom and I once took a class in farm transition planning, where the instructor taught us an important lesson: family farms are ALWAYS in transition.  And that's definitely true.  But some days, I feel that more keenly than others.  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 7, Episode 10 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. Looking for the written version? Find it over on the blog. Support the show

Ula is not the only one graduating with her associates degree this spring.  Saoirse earned her degree as well.  But she wasn't sure if she even wanted it.  It took four batches of caramel to come to a decision. I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 7, Episode 9 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Want a text copy of this story?  Find it over on the blog. Support the show

I was raised on this farm to view shirking responsibility as a failure of character.  But there's a difference between being irresponsible, and not being responsible.  I struggle with that distinction.I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 7, Episode 8 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. Find the full text version of this story over on the blog. Support the show

If we could, Bob and I would continue operating our cafe together forever.  But we're realizing, much as we love the work, that if we don't start transitioning our skills, the cafe will only last as long as our knees and feet will hold up.  If it's going to last forever, it has to stand without us.  And that brings it's own travails to our hearts and minds. I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 7, Episode 7 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Find the transcript of this story over on the blog.  Thanks to Thomas Oxford with Unsplash! for the toad image. Support the show

Did you ever think about the adjectives we choose to describe a good female student, vs a good male student?  Ula graduated this weekend, and we heard a lot of adjectives being thrown about for the scholars.  But what word should be chosen for a girl like Ula, who wondered if she would ever be able to complete a college degree?I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 7, Episode 6 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Find the text of this story on the https://www.sapbushfarmstore.com/s/stories/fearless.Support the show

The school year is coming to an end for our daughters.  Finishing projects and finals is not just about escaping classes….It's about weighing the demands of the classes up against the siren call of spring.  Apparently this is a recurring issue in our family. I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 7, Episode 5 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. Find the text version on the blog. Support the show

Last summer, Bob and I moved down to the farm at the start of lambing season to help pull things together in the wake of Mom's death.  All in all, it was a bad idea.  I'd do it again. I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 7, Episode 4 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Find the text of this story here. Support the show

Farming's a tricky business, and managing for cash flow is hard.  Managing for profit is even harder.  So we farmers learn to be careful with our money.  Those management skills mean we get pretty good at living within our means.  But they can cause a total head trip on those rare occasions when it's time to stretch beyond them.I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 7, Episode 3 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. Want a text copy of this story?  Find it over on the blog. Support the show

We welcome back Shannon Hayes, CEO-owner and chef at Sap Bush Hollow Farm Store and Cafe. Ray Graf hosts.

Did you ever notice what makes a community feel inviting?  It's not the big box stores.  It's not the chain restaurants.  It's the small businesses that create a true sense of place, that let a traveler know that a given corner of the world is cared-for and cherished.  But how much burden and responsibility can a small business shoulder for a community's well-being before they are unable to exist?I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 7, Episode 2 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.   Prefer the written version?  Find it here. Special thanks to Tanya Barrow at Unsplash for this week's image!Support the show

Healing isn't really possible unless we're willing to look at the wounds we've been hiding.  For most of my life, I haven't been willing to look.  That's changing. I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 7, Episode 1 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Find the text version on this story over on Shannon's blog. Support the show

In this episode, Dr. Shannon Hayes and Dr. Beverly Lee share their journey from mentor-mentee to colleagues at Texas Children's Pediatrics, reflecting on the importance of mentorship, balancing medicine with life, and the joy of caring for children and families.

In this episode, Dr. Shannon Hayes and Dr. Beverly Lee share their journey from mentor-mentee to colleagues at Texas Children's Pediatrics, reflecting on the importance of mentorship, balancing medicine with life, and the joy of caring for children and families.

I was always an A student.  Actually, I couldn't NOT be an A student.  After writing this week's post, I think I could fairly say I was TRAPPED into being an A student.  I'm beginning to see how that has been working against me.  It's time to turn things around and make life more sane.  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 6, Episode 17 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  For a full transcript, check out The Radical Homemaker Blog at SapBushFarmStore.com. Support the show

This show figures to be egg-ceptional. We welcome Shannon Hayes, an owner of Sap Bush Hollow Farm, and the chef at Sap Bush Cafe. Ray Graf hosts.

If your doctor advised you to cut back and do less, could you do it?I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 6, Episode 16 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  For the transcript of this story, visit The Radical Homemaker blog at https://www.sapbushfarmstore.com. Support the show

It never occurred to me that cleaning my mother's house would shed light on her fears.  But as we continue to work to revitalize the Sap Bush Farm House, more mysteries about her are solved…and revealed…  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 6, Episode 15 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Find the printed version of this story over on The Radical Homemaker Blog at SapBushFarmStore.com.Support the show

Exploring bird flu prevention with farm owner Shannon Hayes. Discover boot washing, flock protection with coyotes, and best practices in biosecurity. Summary

We got a day off this week! Bob and I took off for a paddling trip to the Adirondacks, where I used to dream of buying a cabin with a fantasy $500,000 book advance.  On this day off, I got a chance to reflect on where that dream got us. I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 6, Episode 14 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.   You can read this story on The Radical Homemaker Blog, which is now located on the Sap Bush Hollow website: SapBushFarmStore.com.Support the show

I'm 51 years old. I've spent nearly all those years living and working at Sap Bush Hollow Farm.  How is it that I still don't know how to be a farmer?I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 6, Episode 13 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. If you'd like a written version of this story, find it on The Radical Homemaker blog at SapBushFarmStore.com. Support the show

I received a letter a few weeks back from a woman who found an old copy of one of my most popular books, Radical Homemakers, in her public library.  “I want to become someone I believe in,” she wrote to me.  And she wanted to know how my beliefs and research have framed my life, and how my views may have changed since writing that book. It's taken me a while to think of how to respond. On any given day, I found that I had a different answer.  How would any of us tackle that question: Have I lived my life as someone I can believe in?I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 6, Episode 12 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  For a text copy of this essay, visit The Radical Homemaker Blog at SapBushFarmStore.comSupport the show

What will it take to get this farm to run smoothly and efficiently?I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 6, Episode 11 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  For a written version of this story, check out The Radical Homemaker Blog, which can be found at SapBushFarmStore.com.Support the show

s it possible to lose a beloved parent without an existential life crisis?  Oh if only…I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 6, Episode 10 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. For the written transcript of this story, visit The Radical Homemaker blog at SapBushFarmStore.com. Support the show

https://www.sapbushfarmstore.com/s/stories/the-all-girls-tractor-schoolFarming requires everyone to work hard, and to take pride and joy in doing so.  But there's a long tradition of dividing the labor along gender lines.  That can be a problem if you're trying to make sure a business can continue when the entire next generation is one gender. I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 6, Episode 9 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. If you'd like to read the full transcript of this story, find it on the Radical Homemaker blog here. Support the show

My mother's callous attitude about death could come across as shocking to those who didn't know her.  But her views were hard-won, and they're getting me through the tough work we face here at Sap Bush Hollow.  Those of you who've known mom and me personally are aware that she raised me to swear like a sailor. To be true to her parenting voice, I've employed our natural language here.  If you've got tender ears within listening range, you might want to slip on some headphones for this episode. I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 6, Episode 8 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Find the transcript for this story on The Radical Homemaker Blog, which is now located at SapBushFarmStore.com.Support the show

Efficiency.  That's key to profitability on a farm.  Everything must contribute to the well-being of the whole. If it doesn't contribute, it must go.  But what, exactly, counts as a valid contribution?I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 6, Episode 7 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. For the transcript of this story, visit The Radical Homemaker Blog at www.sapbushfarmstore.com. Support the show

This year marked my first Mothers' Day without a Mom.  I didn't think it mattered much, in light of the fact that I abhor the day and refuse to mark it.  But that doesn't make me celebrate my mother any less. I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 6, Episode 6 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. For the written transcript of this story, visit the Radical Homemaker blog at SapBushFarmStore.com.Support the show

I normally like to write alone, but this week's essay was written in collaboration with Kit, my emotionally avoidant dog.  It's about the importance of a time-out.  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 6, Episode 5 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. Find the written version of this story over on The Radical Homemaker Blog at SapBushFarmStore.com.Support the show

Final exams and final projects, lambing season, the loss of a local microbrewery, spring cleaning.  It's been a busy week here at Sap Bush Hollow, with  lots of change and lots of surrender.   I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 6, Episode 3 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. You can find the text version of this story on The Radical Homemaker blog at SapBushFarmStore.com.Support the show

For three years, I've been gently encouraging folks, even farmers and small business owners, to consider abandoning their social media accounts.  But today, I'm not going to beat around the bush.  I'm going to come out and ask you to do it.  I think you'll be happier for it, that your businesses will run better without it, and that you'll be helping to take steps to restore democracy.  And right now, the stakes are higher than ever.  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 6, Episode 3 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Find the full transcript for this story over on The Radical Homemaker Blog at https://www.sapbushfarmstore.com. Support the show

It's hard to ignore the news these days, even though I think a lot of farmers prefer to.  We're keenly aware that agrarian political views vary widely, and rural neighbors can't afford too many political battles.  I try to keep my mouth shut to get along better.  But last week, farm and homesteading culture got thrown into the political debate.  And I think a few things warrant discussion.   I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 6, Episode 2 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Find the transcript of this episode over on the blog. Support the show

Winter is loosening her grip slowly this year, matching our emotions as we move into our first season without Mom here on Sap Bush Hollow Farm.  We're doing as well as can be expected…in spite of my dog's utter failure to offer emotional support.  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 6, Episode 1 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. You can find the full transcript of this essay on The Radical Homemaker Blog at SapBushFarmStore.com. Support the show

This episode delves into the concept of slow living as a continuous practice that requires constant effort and intentionality. Mary & Emma discuss with Shannon Hayes, author of 'Radical Homemakers' and 'Redefining Rich,' about her journey in slow living, holistic farming, and creating a life-serving economy. Hayes shares her experiences of managing a family farm and restaurant, the backlash from her first book, and the importance of a quality of life statement. The conversation also explores how redefining wealth beyond monetary income can lead to a richer, more fulfilling life. 00:00 Introduction to Slow Living 01:37 A Rich Life in the Garden 02:34 Interview with Shannon Hayes 03:49 Defining True Wealth 04:48 Quality of Life Statements 10:32 Non-Monetary Income 15:23 Shannon Hayes' Background 17:36 The Creative Journey 22:51 Legacy Work and Overcoming Resentment 26:58 Reflecting on Radical Homemakers 28:13 Exploring Power Dynamics in Families 29:14 The Impact of Misinterpretation 30:22 Facing Public Perception and Personal Growth 38:06 Navigating Employment and Self-Employment 45:19 Understanding Life-Serving vs. Extractive Economies 49:03 The Concept of Slow Living 50:30 The Good Dirt: Metaphor and Reality 52:47 Where to Find More from Shannon ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━

When it comes to spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ, Shannon Hayes reminds us that we must begin with unity of heart, mind, and purpose. The world must be able to see the good news in our relationships with one another and in our unified love for the world. Because if they can't see it...it doesn't matter what we have to say.

Shannon Hayes is a sustainable farmer, author, and chef from Sap Bush Hollow Farm in Upstate New York, where she and her family raise grass-fed livestock using regenerative agriculture. In addition to managing the family farm and café, Shannon homeschools her children and explores themes of slow living, sustainability, and joyful living in her writings and podcast.In this episode, Shannon shares her unique perspective on balancing family life, homeschooling, and running a farm while reflecting on her daughters' passion for sustainable fashion. Raised with thrift shopping and creative expression, her daughters have embraced fashion as an artistic and ecological statement. Together, we dive into how they challenge mainstream consumerism and what this means for our families' homeschooling journey. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on slow travel, family farming, and how to create a meaningful life rooted in joy, sustainability, and personal contentment.

Family farm life is rife with daily disasters.  If we measure our happiness based on our ability to avert them, we'll never be content.  The trick is to enjoy the life in spite of them.I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 5, Episode 19 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  To find a text version of this post, visit The Radical Homemaker blog. To learn more about Sap Bush Hollow Farm, find us here. Support the Show.

The real estate market is booming.  What does that mean for our farmers?  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 5, Episode 17 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Find the written copy of this story over on The Radical Homemaker Blog.  To visit Sap Bush Hollow Farm on the web, find us here. Support the Show.

What does it take to savor every moment of every day?    I've been taking lessons from a two-year-old.  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 5, Episode 16 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. Find the transcript on TheRadicalHomemaker.net.  Click here to learn more about Sap Bush Hollow Farm. Photo by Alexander Mils on UnsplashSupport the Show.

I believe my meditation practice has improved my life immeasurably, making me less volatile and more full of loving kindness.  But does that mean there is never a place for a splash of volatility?  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 5, Episode 15 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Find the transcript on The Radical Homemaker blog.  To visit Sap Bush Hollow Farm on the web, find us here. Support the Show.

Life throws all kinds of challenges at us.  But if we're living the life we want, even the challenges can be valuable experiences. I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 5, Episode 14 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow, and today we're going to talk about Bears, Bees, and other failed endeavors fit for a castle.  Read the transcript over on The Radical Homemaker Blog.  Find out more about Sap Bush Hollow Farm here. Support the Show.

“We are all in the gutter.  But some of us are looking at the stars.” - Oscar WildeI'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 5, Episode 13 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow, where we're going to talk about the power of hope and friendship.  If you'd like a transcript of this episode, find it on The Radical Homemaker blog here.  If you'd like to learn more about Sap Bush Hollow Farm, find us on the web https://www.sapbushfarmstore.com/. Support the Show.

Mom has been gone from the farm house for about a month.  And she'd been sick for some time before that.  It's a wonder the barn didn't eat the house in her absence. I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 5, Episode 12 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  To find the transcript of this story, visit the blog at TheRadicalHomemaker.net.  To learn more about Sap Bush Hollow Farm, visit SapBushFarmStore.com. Support the Show.

It's been a crazy couple of weeks.  My family has been shaken up, and we're madly trying to swim to the shores of a new normal.  Thankfully, we're not the first to make the journey.  I'm going to try to bring you up to speed this week.  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 5, Episode 11 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.   Find the text version of this story over on The Radical Homemaker Blog.  To learn more about Sap Bush Hollow Farm, click here. Support the Show.

There's short cuts, then there's cutting corners.  One way saves time, the other usually winds up wasting it.  But sometimes, time needs to be suspended all together, and the longest way is the only way.  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 5, Episode 9 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  You can learn more about Sap Bush Hollow Farm by visiting on the web at SapBushFarmStore.com.  You can find the text version of this story on The Radical Homemaker blog. Support the Show.

I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 5, Episode 8 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow, where we're going to talk about farming, vaccines, social media, and getting the most out of life.  Prefer to read the story with all the citations?  Find it here. Support the Show.

If granted three wishes, most of us who run farms and have families could easily name the first two: one for the well-being of the farm, the other for the well-being of the family.   What about the third wish? I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 5, Episode 7 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow, a story about a Banana Coffee Peanut Butter Smoothie.  If you'd like to read the text version of this piece, you can find it  on The Radical Homemaker Blog.  If you'd like to explore Sap Bush Hollow Farm, find us on the web here. Support the Show.

What does it take to become an expert?  Who has the right to use that title?  Does it even matter anymore?  I'm Shannon Hayes and you're listening to Season 5, Episode 6 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. If you'd like to read the transcript, you can find it on The Radical Homemaker Blog.  If you'd like to learn more about Sap Bush Hollow Farm, you can find it here. Photo by Growtika on UnsplashSupport the show

How many moments of your life do you get to remember?  I just picked one.   I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 5, Episode 5 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  The transcript of this piece can be found on the blog at The Radical Homemaker.net.  To learn more about Sap Bush Hollow, visit SapBushFarmStore.com. Support the show

Breaking up with friends and lovers is never easy.  But chickens help.  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 5, Episode 4 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. You can find the transcript for this story on the blog at TheRadicalHomemaker.net.  You can explore Sap Bush Hollow at SapBushFarmStore.com.Support the show