A Fiber Life | ordinary moments on the fiber farm
by Lisa Mitchell · 24 episodes
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A farm lifestyle podcast about raising exotic animals called guanacos, getting back to nature, making things by hand and living with every fiber of our being. We hope you join us for the adventure!
Latest episodes
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16 min
A Change of the Seasons: Saying Goodbye
Taking you along with me on our farm, introducing you to our lovely animals, and bringing you into our lives has been nothing but a pleasure. However, just as the seasons change, s…
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35 min
Why is Life like a Tapestry?
Let's be real—do you struggle with making decisions? Do you agonize over the next step, spending so much time weighing risks and doing research that you end up stuck and wanting to…
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28 min
What will you do with this one wild and precious life?
You know how frustrating it can be when you’re exhausted and you finally get to lay your head on the pillow at night and then that thought comes in, “I didn’t get anything done tod…
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29 min
When a couple discovers their third thing?
Every couple needs a "we" or a third thing—a focal point that exists not solely within one individual but rather something shared between them. Something cherished mutually, bindin…
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19 min
A Frog Family Lives in our Basement
This season, we've set out to capture and celebrate ordinary moments in our lives on the farm. Because even the little things like the basics and the mundane are important. They ca…
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13 min
Season 3: Ordinary Moments On The Fiber Farm
It turns out that we humans are terrible at estimating the value of the present. There is a study I just read by Harvard researchers. They found that as time goes on, we regret how…
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26 min
This is the Way Things are Right Now
This is the last episode of season 2. In this episode, I dive into the question, why do I write this podcast? What does reflection of this kind mean to me and others? And when the…
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43 min
Finding the Courage to Ask for Help
Humans are no different than guanacos or sheep or any other animal that finds comfort in the presence of others. We rely on each other for help and support, warmth and protection.…
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34 min
"The Journey is the Reward"
Sometimes the best things in life are about the process, not the product. Working with your hands vs. working with your mind. In this episode, I sit down with several spinners to u…
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40 min
RIP Milo: Love Doesn’t Die
We’ve lost 6 animals in the last 3 years on our farm: five guanacos and one goat. Now, as a therapist, I’ve sat with so many dear clients in the grips of death and tragedy and the…
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33 min
Where It All Goes When We’re Gone
Have you ever thought about what you’ll leave behind when your time on this planet is up? An amazing accomplishment of mine had me recently experiencing an existential dilemma. Sea…
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33 min
How to Love Like a Goat
Our goats, Daisy & Milo, taught us how to love better. In this episode, I tell you the story of how I found them and share a little bit about their breed (Pygora) and why they are…
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39 min
Why "Fake It 'Til You Make It" Doesn't Work
Fear is a fickle thing. We all feel it. It's part of the human experience. Yet many of us are also told to "fake it till you make it." Therapist turned Fiber Farmer, Lisa Mitchell…
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27 min
The Stories Hidden in Our Tools
What's the story behind the wrench in your junk drawer? It probably has a story. When was it purchased? Who used it first? What problems did it solve? In this episode, host, Lisa M…
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5 min
Season 2 Trailer: "Homegrown and Handcrafted"
In our second season of A Fiber Life, “Homegrown and Handcrafted,” we are going to transport you to a life of making from nature. We are going to introduce you to our baby goats, t…
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45 min
Shearing Day: It's "Christmas" for Fiber Farmers
Pride is a tricky thing for many of us. We’ve been taught to dismiss compliments to keep us from attracting too much attention or getting a big head. We’ve been warned that focussi…
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36 min
Farming in the Face of Inevitable Grief and Loss
Facing death, losing loved ones, it’s a universal experience. But it can challenge you to the core. In the gut wrenching sadness, death can make you question everything about your…
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32 min
What Guanaco Births Taught Us About Waiting
This episode is about waiting for the birth of our guanacos. It’s my hope that this episode helps you see waiting as a normal part of life, in this case, a whole new life. Because…
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31 min
Guanacos in Love? (What BREEDING Taught Us)
Breeding animals is like sowing seeds. They are both acts of hope. And when you perform acts of hope, you are not only doing something for your future, but you are enriching your p…
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45 min
The Great Guanaco Escape
Trust builds connection, and over time, connection builds bonds. So, how you show up–every day, over time, matters. It’s a practice. It doesn’t happen because you just want it to,…