Podcast appearances and mentions of shannon hayes

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

The New York Times is reporting that angry farmers are shaping the political landscape of Europe….but maybe not for the best.  But that anger is valid.  And it's on this continent, too.  It's just harder for our culture to listen to it.  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 5, Episode 3 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Looking for the original text version of the story?  Find it here. Support the show

The weight loss industry is now valued at over $70 billion dollars.  And it's making a lot of us unnecessarily hungry, farmers included.  We need to talk about feed. I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 5, Episode 2 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Looking for the transcript?  Find it here. Looking to learn more about Sap Bush Hollow Farm?  You'll find that here. Support the show

When you're open to the public for business, you can choose what to sell.  But you don't always get to choose what issues you'll have to tackle.    I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 5, Episode 1 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Read the story over on the blog.   To learn more about Sap Bush Hollow Farm and its grass fed meats & wool products, visit it on the web here. Support the show

Welcome to Life in the Leadership Lane where I am talking to leaders making a difference in the workplace and in our communities. How did they get to where they are and what are they doing to stay there! Buckle up and get ready to accelerate in the Leadership Lane! This week, I am talking with Shannon Hayes, MOL, PHR, SHRM-CP, Director of People Operations at Velvet Taco. How did Shannon get started in her career? What led her to the world of HR and Leadership? What does Shannon share about mentors that have inspired her journey? When did Shannon “find her lane” in her career? What does Shannon share about Leadership? What does Shannon share about “Getting to Yes”? What does Shannon share about unlocking talent? What does Shannon share about “focus time” when planning? What does Shannon share about significance? What advice does Shannon share to help us in our every day? …and more as we spend “Time to Accelerate” with a few more questions.  Interview resources: Favorite quote(s) from Shannon: “Leadership is helping someone discover their super powers.” “If my managers and leaders stop coming to me, I haven't done my job.” Connect with Shannon on LinkedIn Visit Velvet Taco Check out Bruce's books Life in the Leadership Lane; Moving Leaders to Inspire and Change the Workplace Find Your Lane; Change your GPS, Change your Career (“Book Authority” Best Books) Milemarkers; A 5 Year Journey …helping you record daily highlights to keep you on track. Drive With Purpose: Move Your Career from Success to Significance *COMING SOON Feb/Mar 2024 Subscribe to Bruce's Blog “Move to Inspire” Connect with Bruce on LinkedIn Connect with Bruce on Twitter Connect with Bruce on Instagram Connect with Bruce on Facebook Get relocation support for your next household goods or commercial office move across the US by reaching out to Bruce at bwaller@goarmstrong.com or visit The Armstrong Company

“SACRED HOOP of Fixed Stars”.Featuring Special Guest Shannon Hayes, past Talk Cosmos member of the first panel, Cosmic Collaboration. Shannon long interest studying Sky Watching, and the Fixed Stars relates to the Native American Sacred Hoop involving a set of fixed stars.“The Ecliptic of the planet of the solar system of the sun's path intersect with the Milky Way, the plane of the galaxy of which our solar system is part. Most intriguingly, this intersection forms a “cross”, formed within the circle. It is an area of the sky associated with originating points or new beginnings over time in multitudes of cultures. Shannon's studied with Cayelin Castell who states 6500 years (ago) the equinox-based calendars emerged when the Spring Equinox was on the Galactic Cross at the Galactic edge inside the Sacred Hoop.” said Sue Minahan, founder, and host of the weekly show. “Star's seemingly fixed position provided a steady placement in the night sky. Served to guide the directions for early peoples to modern times. The fixed stars slow movement transits one degree every 72 years. Currently the Sacred Hoop Stars are in the astrological signs of Gemini and Cancer.”Join Sue Rose Minahan of Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii with November's Special Guest panel featuring SHANNON HAYES of Sedna, Arizona where the night sky is clear. See the bios below, and on Talk Cosmos website menu/guests/6th season.Subscribe! and follow us on Talk Cosmos YouTube Channel for all visual episodes. Weekly show on YouTube, Facebook, podcasts, and 1150kknw.com where you can find the entire podcast episode library.SHANNON HAYES: Certified Evolutionary Astrologer with Maurice Fernandez Complete Course. Astrology Consultant includes Mayan Astrology-Entrepreneur/past owner of Seattle Hair Designer Salon.-Nature-lover and animal activist. Animal Spirit Tarot Astrology inspired posts on Instagram.-Astrology has always been my passion. I love nature, our universe and what our planet is here to teach us…I am learning something new every day….what more could a Gemini ask for??-Email: Sheena5785@gmail.comSUE ROSE MINAHAN: Founder of Talk Cosmos since April 7, 2018, engaging weekly with guests for insightful conversations to awaken consciousness for soul growth. Celebrating its 6th season in 2023. https://www.TalkCosmos.com-Eclectic Modern Evolutionary Astrologer, and Consultant.-Workshop Facilitator, Lecture Speaker.-Dwarf Planet University graduate-Certified Color Energy Life Coach.-Charter Member of Kepler Astrologer Toastmaster Club (KAT)-Washington State Astrological Association past board member, current lecture monitor (WSAA)-Holds an AA Degree, Associate of Fine Arts Music Degree, & a Certificate of Fine Arts in Jazz-Writer, artist, musician, ardent mythologist. Student of esoteric philosophies and life.Talk Cosmos is your opportunity to ponder realms of what Carl Jung called the collective unconsciousness that's shared through time to the present…all through the lens of Sue's lifetime of peering into astrology.“Thankfully, I discovered Evolutionary astrology. Its perspective points directly to our unique personal spiritual soul growth…driven by our aligned intentions. Its promising purpose of soul growth ignited an entirely alive Zodiac. Captured, I felt compelled to study the deep significance of astrological application,” said Sue.Sue is your guide to focusing the Cosmos kaleidoscope. In the words of Einstein, “Energy's never destroyed, energy only changes.”Discover the energy that is Talk Cosmos, every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. right here on Alternative Talk 1150!Contact https://talkcosmos.com for weekly schedule, blog, and information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“SACRED HOOP of Fixed Stars”. Featuring Special Guest Shannon Hayes, past Talk Cosmos member of the first panel, Cosmic Collaboration. Shannon long interest studying Sky Watching, and the Fixed Stars relates to the Native American Sacred Hoop involving a set of fixed stars. “The Ecliptic of the planet of the solar system of the sun's path intersect with the Milky Way, the plane of the galaxy of which our solar system is part. Most intriguingly, this intersection forms a “cross”, formed within the circle. It is an area of the sky associated with originating points or new beginnings over time in multitudes of cultures. Shannon's studied with Cayelin Castell who states 6500 years (ago) the equinox-based calendars emerged when the Spring Equinox was on the Galactic Cross at the Galactic edge inside the Sacred Hoop.” said Sue Minahan, founder, and host of the weekly show. “Star's seemingly fixed position provided a steady placement in the night sky. Served to guide the directions for early peoples to modern times. The fixed stars slow movement transits one degree every 72 years. Currently the Sacred Hoop Stars are in the astrological signs of Gemini and Cancer.” Join Sue Rose Minahan of Kailua-Kona, Big Island of Hawaii with November's Special Guest panel featuring SHANNON HAYES of Sedna, Arizona where the night sky is clear. See the bios below, and on Talk Cosmos website menu/guests/6th season. Subscribe! and follow us on Talk Cosmos YouTube Channel for all visual episodes. Weekly show on YouTube, Facebook, podcasts, and 1150kknw.com where you can find the entire podcast episode library. SHANNON HAYES: Certified Evolutionary Astrologer with Maurice Fernandez Complete Course. Astrology Consultant includes Mayan Astrology -Entrepreneur/past owner of Seattle Hair Designer Salon. -Nature-lover and animal activist. Animal Spirit Tarot Astrology inspired posts on Instagram. -Astrology has always been my passion. I love nature, our universe and what our planet is here to teach us…I am learning something new every day….what more could a Gemini ask for?? -Email: Sheena5785@gmail.com SUE ROSE MINAHAN: Founder of Talk Cosmos since April 7, 2018, engaging weekly with guests for insightful conversations to awaken consciousness for soul growth. Celebrating its 6th season in 2023. https://www.TalkCosmos.com -Eclectic Modern Evolutionary Astrologer, and Consultant. -Workshop Facilitator, Lecture Speaker. -Dwarf Planet University graduate -Certified Color Energy Life Coach. -Charter Member of Kepler Astrologer Toastmaster Club (KAT) -Washington State Astrological Association past board member, current lecture monitor (WSAA) -Holds an AA Degree, Associate of Fine Arts Music Degree, & a Certificate of Fine Arts in Jazz -Writer, artist, musician, ardent mythologist. Student of esoteric philosophies and life. Talk Cosmos is your opportunity to ponder realms of what Carl Jung called the collective unconsciousness that's shared through time to the present…all through the lens of Sue's lifetime of peering into astrology. “Thankfully, I discovered Evolutionary astrology. Its perspective points directly to our unique personal spiritual soul growth…driven by our aligned intentions. Its promising purpose of soul growth ignited an entirely alive Zodiac. Captured, I felt compelled to study the deep significance of astrological application,” said Sue. Sue is your guide to focusing the Cosmos kaleidoscope. In the words of Einstein, “Energy's never destroyed, energy only changes.” Discover the energy that is Talk Cosmos, every Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. right here on Alternative Talk 1150! Contact https://talkcosmos.com for weekly schedule, blog, and information.

Janelle Wood founded Black Mothers Forum to address concerns about how schools were treating Black children. Listen as she and Shannon Hayes talk about the alternative option BMF offers to all children, in the hope of providing a better educational experience.

We've been operating Sap Bush Hollow Farm since 1979.  Things keep changing.  I've seen things my elders never imagined we would see here.  Then again, a lot of things are way better than they used to be.  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 4, Episode 20 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow, our final episode of the season!You can access the full text version here. Support the show

Farmers make up less than two percent of the population.  Farm kids even less than that.  And farm kids on the dating scene?????  Even less.  Is the world ready for this farmer's daughter?I'm Shannon Hayes and you're listening to Season 4, Episode 17 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Read the transcript here. Support the show

We're all supposed to do one better than what came before.  But is it the doing, or the trying, that matters?  I'm Shannon Hayes and you're listening to Season 4, Episode 16 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Read the story here. Support the show

Are you a glass half-full type, or glass half-empty?  The difference between success and failure really is in the perspective.  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 4, Episode 14 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Read the story here. Support the show

Shannon is the Chef & CEO of Sap Bush Hollow Farm, a three generation family business.  After graduating with a PhD in sustainable agriculture, Shannon became a subversive cookbook author as a means to get her message out into the world.  She went on to write six additional books, started a podcast, and expanded the family business. Throughout this growth, Shannon found herself overworked, stretched thin, and searching for a better way. This episode originally aired June 8, 2021. The pandemic was still in full swing in many parts of the country. People recognized the fragility of our food system, and some of us were starting to reevaluate how we spent our time. Even with the crisis behind us, those two things remain true. In this interview with Shannon, she shares how she began to rethink how she viewed money and time. She also discusses her most recent book, Redefining Rich which is full of lessons learned as an entrepreneur trying to balance family and career.  If you've recently taken a step back to examine how you are living your life, this episode is for you! You can also watch this episode on YouTube: Episode 256: Shannon Hayes Episode Credits: Thank you to all who've made this show possible. Our hosts are Diana Rodgers and James Connolly. Our producer is Emily Soape. And, of course, we are grateful for our sponsors, Global Food Justice Alliance members, and listeners. GFJA members get early access to ad-free podcasts, free downloads, and you'll be helping get healthy protein like meat, fish, and eggs to food-insecure kids. Go to sustainabledish.com/join to support my work. This podcast was made possible by LMNT, my favorite electrolyte company.  The all-natural sugar-free powder tastes great and gives you the perfect amount of sodium, potassium, and magnesium to keep you perfectly hydrated.  Check out my Salty Grapefruit Limeade made with their limited-time grapefruit flavor. Plus, you can get a free flavor sample pack with any purchase using my link: sustainabledish.com/LMNT  

Learning to say NO is tough, especially if you have to do the personal work investing intense consideration into every decision point.  Sometimes, a few fast rules for NOs to live by can ease the burden of on-the-spot deliberation.  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 4, Episode 13 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow, the third & final installment in my 3 part series, a Celebration of Negation. Read the transcript here.  Featured image courtesy of Corbie Mitleid. Support the show

Do you want to be the best and have the most? Or do you want to enjoy the journey? How much does "success" really matter and how can we choose a good, fulfilling, happy life over wealth while still making things work? Meghan Murphy speaks with Shannon Hayes, ⁠"The Radical Homemaker"⁠ and the author of The Grassfed Gourmet, Radical Homemakers, and Redefining Rich. Shannon grew up on a farm in the Catskills, which she continues to run today with her family, along with the ⁠Sap Bush Hollow Farm Store & Cafe⁠. The Same Drugs is a fully independent, listener-supported podcast. Please consider⁠ supporting us with a donation⁠, by ⁠becoming a patron⁠, or by ⁠subscribing on Substack⁠. You can watch The Same Drugs on ⁠YouTube⁠ and ⁠Rumble⁠. You can also support The Same Drugs on ⁠Spotify ⁠or by ⁠donating directly via Stripe⁠. The Same Drugs is on Twitter ⁠@thesamedrugs_⁠ . Meghan Murphy is on Twitter ⁠@meghanemurphy⁠. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-same-drugs/support

I can't give you a surefire formula for success, but I can give you a formula for failure:  try to please everybody all the time. — Herbert Bayard Swope, first recipient of the Pulitzer Prize'I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 4, Episode 12 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow, the second in my 3 part series that's a Celebration of Negation.  As I mentioned last week, I've spent a lot of years exploring the importance of NO in my life (which is funny, when you consider how most 2 year olds come by the gift naturally).  In any event, I had to learn a lot about employing that magical word in order to step to the helm of my family's business and continue to balance it with my creative and family life.  What you're about to hear is a reading based on my research and experience, adapted from my book, Redefining Rich from Benbella Books, copyright 2021.  It's called Yes to No.  You can read the full transcript http://theradicalhomemaker.net/tuesday-post/celebration-of-negation-part-ii-yes-to-no/. Support the show

A YES is sometimes just a failed NO, recognized too late.  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 4, Episode 11 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow, my first in a 3 part series that's a Celebration of Negation.  Read the story here. Support the show

We shear the sheep right before lambing season, and then, as soon as lambing season finishes, we're faced with getting the fleeces processed.  That means June is all about the wool.  Our annual wool bedding & yarn sale happens here at Sap Bush Hollow for the whole month, and we also have to get the raw fleeces to the family mills that we work with.  The wool runs were once an annual affair, but they got interrupted by the pandemic.  This is the first year we were able to resume them.  This week, I'm talking about why that matters.  I'm Shannon Hayes and you're listening to Season 4, Episode 10 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. Support the show

The older I get, the harder it is to find something to wear.  Maybe that's because my soul is increasingly laid bare. I'm Shannon Hayes and you're listening to Season 4, Episode 9 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Read the story here. Support the show

The surgeon general has finally issued a social media warning for kids.  After a year of being liberated from the platforms myself, I'm pondering if more of us might benefit from that warning.…  Even some of us  artists and small business owners, who think it's required in order to do business.  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 4, Episode 8 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow. Read the transcript here. Support the show

You know you're getting old when it's considered quaint  that you didn't find your partner over a dating app.  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 4, episode 7 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Read the story here. Support the show

They say you can't put a price on education. That's because everyone values it differently.  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 4, episode 6 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Read the story here. Support the show

We've been running Sap Bush Hollow for over 40 years.  We like to think of ourselves as a well-oiled machine.  Until one part of the machine stops working.  Then what?  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 4, Episode 4 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.   You can read the print version here. Support the show

Whodda thunk it could be so hard just to take a bath?  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 4, Episode 3 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Prefer to read it?  Find it here. Support the show

Folks, clear the roads.  Ula just got her learner's permit.   I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 4, Episode 2 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Prefer to read the story?  Find it over on the blog. Support the show

New York City has some high profile celebrities in residence this week…. None more prominent, in my estimation, than Flaco.  I'm Shannon Hayes, and you're listening to Season 4, Episode 1 of The Hearth of Sap Bush Hollow.  Prefer to read the story? Find it over on the blog here. Support the show

Join in on my conversation with the author of Radical Homemakers and Redefining Rich as she breaks down the meaning of "homemaker" in ways you've never thought of.If you've had a rough gardening season, or just want to improve your garden soil, check out this episode's sponsor, Redmond's Agriculture, & my favorite soil kit option on the market, right here: theprairiehomestead.com/soiltest. Be sure to use code HOMESTEAD & save 15% off your entire order! In today's episode, Shannon and I talk about how a true homemaker learns skills so she is free to live by the principles that are most important to her, all the while working through the important steps of renouncing, reclaiming, and rebuilding, and figuring out what these steps look like for her.Shannon and I talk about what it looks like to grapple with the macro issues and the micro issues, and in all that chaotic imperfection, to find happiness and redefine "wealth." Shannon's website: http://theradicalhomemaker.net/My (New) Old-School Blog: www.prairiephilosophy.comHead to http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/grow to get complimentary access to my best homestead resources.Get more in-depth homestead info, printable recipes, tutorials, and more on my blog at www.theprairiehomestead.comGet Old-Fashioned on Purpose hats & shirts at www.homesteadswag.comFollow Jill on Twitter: http://twitter.com/homesteaderFollow Jill on YouTube: http://youtube.com/theprairiehomesteadFollow Jill on Instagram: http://instagram.com/jill.winger