Chris checks in with Kaben about sprouted walnuts and the amazing power of the Governerd community. It's been one year since Sharon McMahon shared Tenderlyrooted Sprouted Walnuts on her Instagram stories. Pulling clips from the emotional high from a year ago, we explore what worked, what failed, and where we're going now.
Chris and Kaben explore the concept of greenwashing: who does it, why its done, and the effect it has on consumers and society as a whole. The conversation has more complexity than one might imagine.
Chris and Kaben talk about male initiation rites. Kaben's son, Judah, just recently turned 10, which means he's starting a long series of invitations into an adult world - what the ancients have called rites of passage or initiation rites. Why have we (as humanity) participated in these types of ceremonies and rituals for thousands of years? Why have we so quickly forgotten them in our modern world? Is there anything of value left for us there or should we completely move on? Join us for the con...
Chris and Kaben begin a conversation around rites of passage, and then spontaneously invite two amazing woman to join live and share their wisdom and wrestle with female rites of passage. We learned so much from special guests Anita Pebbles and Emily Quandt, and you will too.
Chris and Kaben explore what and how we learn from others as we travel the world, bringing into focus the hope that we carry as humanity to one another, especially in times of great uncertainty and in the midst of the unknown.
Welcome to Season 3, you'll love it here. We want you to engage this season - email us at [email protected] to join us this season.
Chris and Kaben sit down together and reflect on all the wisdom shared throughout Season 2. If you want a quick overview or a reminiscence of the amazing people and conversations that have transpired over the course of the season, this is the place to be. We are taking a break through walnut harvest and the holiday season, and will be back with you in Season 3 in early 2022.
Jessica takes us on a deep journey into the soil itself - the microbes, the carbon, and the way it holds all our lives every day of our lives. This conversation is both technical (and useful for gardeners and farmers) and whimsical (and useful for humans seeking meaning from this world). This conversation is both as large as the entire cosmos and as intimate as the microbiome in the soil under your feet right now. In the opening episodes of this season, we started with the concept that "you are ...
Lauren has spent her life immersed in a world where what we say shapes the world we live in. She takes us on a journey of self-discovery and identity, which becomes a story of all of our own discoveries, and how language shapes each piece of meaning that has come into our lives. As we quickly approach the end of Season 2, this deep and meandering conversation is itself a reflection on what the podcast has been to so many of us for so long now.
Have you ever felt like you will never be understood? That your pain or loss or difference will always exclude you from everyone else around you? In this soulful exploration of life in the face of death, Casey Parles takes us on a journey through the most complicated and taboo regions of life to show us a path to greater awareness, the strength of presence, and meaningful change. You don't want to miss this one.
Chris and Kaben pick up after two weeks from the last episode (which was recorded live at Chris's house). We dive into California fire season, Chris's evacuation, and the continued intense threats of fires even after Chris was able to return home. If you're along for the saga of the 1890's jail on Chris's property, you'll want to listen to this one!
Christine and Kaben explore the questions of life through the lens of: does the place make a difference in how we answer the question? Do a farmer and a globe-trotter wrestle with the same fundamental questions about what is a good life and how do we get it? Do two people living on opposite sides of the world have deeply held common ground? And what is it? This episode explores our neighborhoods, parenting, the enneagram, grief, hopes & dreams, and so much more. Enjoy!
What happens when you buy a 100-year-old house that has artifacts on the property that dates back to the 1850s? Chris Quandt (co-host extraordinaire) takes Kaben on a tour of his house, which is exactly that: built in 1921 it celebrates its 100-year birthday this year, and comes with so many more interesting and perplexing items than its age would suggest! If you're fascinated by quirky history, this is your episode!
We go deep into the theological quagmire of building a good life in this episode. Bo Sanders is currently a pastor in Portland, OR, and shares with us wisdom he's gleaned from New York to Los Angeles on how to live an embodied spirituality. We dive into modified theology, earth-awareness, healing springs, and critical race theory. If you want your brain to ooze with heady theological banter, this is your episode.
Chris and Kaben expand on some Instagram stories Kaben did (and saved as a highlight) at the end of April. This episode was recorded the same day the stories were live, so our thoughts are really raw and in-the-moment. We examine the connection between luck and success, why people don't like connecting success to luck, and what drives people to create things in the world with or without luck on their side.
Kendra Williams works for the world's largest search engine and began the organization "Black & Brown In The Middle" (@blacknbrownitm) which elevates and centers non-white voices to bring increasing amounts of beauty and wisdom into the world. Kendra and Kaben went to college together and this conversation gets incredibly vulnerable as we examine the role of tokenism, white supremacy, and spirituality in our own relationship.
Chris and Kaben pick up the second half of their exploration of the human relationship to time, flourishing, and finding meaning in everything. We explore Parkinson's Rule of Work and the Pomodoro Method and tie it into deeper reflections on our connection to the earth and deep time.
Kaben gets together with fellow small business owners Ali (@thewinsomepoppy) and Karen (@lu.and.company) to talk about how one instagram mention from Sharon McMahon (@sharonsaysso) changed the trajectory of our businesses and our future. We talk about life before Sharon, that memorable moment when we saw Sharon with our product on her Instagram stories, and what we're doing now in the wake of all that momentum and hype. Then, about 35 minutes in, Sharon herself drops in on the call!! Sharon spen...
Chris and Kaben explore our relationship to time. Why is it that we forget the day of the week on vacation? Does that speak to something deeper in our humanity? Why is it that life seems so long and full as a kid? And how can we begin to participate in life in according to the forms of time by which our bodies are crafted?
Tim Bannister has spent decades living in Kenya, Tanzania, Liberia, and Canada. He's committed to bringing life and health to communities through vibrant soil. In this episode, Tim recounts example after example of how, following a few simple practices which he outlines, marginal soil can be transformed into highly productive and luscious soil. This is definitely one to listen to more than once!
Join us for the second half of our conversation as we explore what freedom looks like now that we have created space between ourselves and evangelicalism.
Chris & Kaben begin to unpack what it was like to grow up in the church, especially examining some of the more toxic elements that we took as completely normal at the time. Then we explore what freedom looks like as we move beyond evangelicalism--and for Kaben, that leads straight into the trees!
Elke Reimer is a powerhouse of joy and gratitude and it flows from her connection to nature. She spends most mornings and weekends in the outdoors -- whether its in the American River canyon or up in the High Sierras, she is at home in the wilderness. Her humanity and groundedness make this meandering conversation a true delight to listen to, and you will certainly come away with a refreshed view after listening.
Remember that one day at the beginning of April when our world exploded in the best way possible? It was all because of the amazing Sharon McMahon and her fantabulous Governerds! This episode was recorded in the moment, and was a surprise to Kaben. We explore the feeling and emotions in real time, as well as providing background insights into the story. We will do a follow up mid-summer to see how things have unfolded!
We could not be more honored to have Alessandra Harris be our premier guest on Season 2! Alessandra is an author of multiple novels and describes herself as a progressive black catholic. She brings so much truth in this episode as we explore the pathway to authorship, the dehumanization of mass incarceration, and why, despite it all, she chooses to remain a Catholic. You can find her online at alessandraharris.net, and she is very much worth following on social media: @alessandrah17
Using Wendell Berry's seminal work, "The Unsettling of America", Chris and Kaben explore what it means to live as a generalist in a specialist's world, the impact of gatekeepers, and the surprising result of dogma.
Chris acts as guide as Kaben takes us on a journey into the origin and meaning of Tenderlyrooted, and especially of the logo and iconography associated within the logo. If you're curious to learn more about the Tenderlyrooted brand and values, this is the episode for you!
Welcome to Season 2! We have some incredible content and amazing guests, and we're so glad you're here for the journey. To kick things off, meet Chris Quandt - now the co-host and producer extraordinaire! In addition to Chris's voice, we are experimenting with a new format: in addition to guest interviews, there will now be episodes (like this one) that are just Kaben and Chris taking a deep dive into something that Kaben's has spent some time thinking about on his tractor ("Tractor Thoughts", a...
Join Kaben & Chris as we explore the connection between earth health (spoiler alert 🚨 we've only got one earth), human health, and soul health. We take a "journey" into the earth that you won't want to miss.
Michelle (@theeverlycollective), Kate (@oddreform), and Kaben explore how creativity connects us to one another and to our own souls. We explore the dark side of doubt and self-criticism, and we emerge on the transforming power of rest and presence in the creative process. This is the end of season one, and so I want to say a very special THANK YOU for listening!
