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Abundant SoulsTraining Dogs Through Play: Dog Trainer Shares His Secrets - Zach Caton (Ep. 80)Today I sat down with Zach Caton from Revolutionary Dog Training. Zach is a dog trainer who specializes in addressing behavioral issues—and most of the time, it’s not the dog’s fault. We talked about how some behaviors are rooted in genetics, how play is the most effective training tool, and why it’s so important to have a trainer involved when picking out a dog or raising a puppy.We also got into some fascinating stuff, like the power of a dog’s sense of smell, their connection to wolves, and how Zach actually trains his dog to hel...2025-06-3041 minAbundant SoulsFix the Soil, Fix the Food: Soil Health Specialist - Bryan Whitehead (Ep. 79)Today I sat down with Bryan Whitehead, a soil health specialist with a deep understanding of what’s really going on beneath our feet. We went way beyond NPK and talked about why focusing only on those numbers is missing the bigger picture. Bryan breaks down the role of humic acid, the damage synthetic fertilizers are doing to our aquifers, and how we can keep it all organic while still growing healthy food. We also touch on Florida’s iconic naval oranges—yes, they can make a comeback.If you care about soil, water, and growing better food, this is one...2025-05-0741 minAbundant SoulsRevolutionizing How We Share, Trade & Sell Food: Off The Land - Vadmin Lazarev (Ep. 78)Today, I sat down with Vadim Lazarev to talk about his journey in building offtheland.net, a free platform for homesteaders, backyard gardeners, and artisans to barter, sell, and share what they grow, raise, and create. He shared why he and his friends decided to launch this project, the challenges they faced, and how they see it becoming the "Airbnb" for sharing abundance. This conversation was all about community, sustainability, and rethinking the way we exchange goods.If you're passionate about local food, self-sufficiency, or supporting small-scale growers, check out offtheland.net and sign up to start connecting with...2025-04-0851 minAbundant SoulsA Strong Gut Microbiome Starts with FIBER - Jason Demchok "Fiber King"Epsiode 77 with Jason Demchok "Fiber King"Jason Demchok, aka the "Fiber King," is on a mission to show how a whole food, plant-based diet can transform your gut health. In this episode, he dives into why the gut microbiome is like an inner garden—one that thrives when we feed it the right way. Spoiler: Fiber is the key to keeping it healthy and flourishing.We also talk about his personal journey to embracing this lifestyle and why he believes it’s the best diet for feeling your best. It’s a fun, insightful conversation with someone who knows his st...2025-03-1754 minAbundant SoulsPlanting Trees, Growing Change: Guerrilla Gardening - Cole Richardson BarefootAppalachia (Ep 76)In this episode, I sit down with Cole Richardson, a content creator with a mission to make the world greener—one fruit tree at a time. From parks to wild spaces, Cole plants fruit, nut, and edible trees guerrilla-style, spreading abundance wherever he goes.
We dive into his journey:
🔧 Starting out in HVAC and mowing lawns.
🌱 Finding his passion in planting and giving back to the earth.
📈 Building a thriving online community of smart, like-minded thinkers.
Cole’s story is proof that following your passion can lead to incredible impact. Tune in for an inspiring conversation about gardening, growth, and giving ba...2025-02-031h 05Abundant SoulsFrom Music to Gardening: A Story of Abundance - Bernie Boehm (Episode 75)In this episode, I chat with Bernie Boehm, a musician-turned-grower and the creative force behind the band Brothers Within. I met Bernie at the Florida Permaculture Convergence, and we dive into his inspiring journey from making music to cultivating abundance.
Topics include:
🎶 How his dog Luna became a crowd-favorite guitarist.
🌾 Gardening in zone 9B and growing incredible food.
♻️ His passion for composting and soon raising chickens.
🌟 Exciting ideas for a music festival celebrating abundance and community.
Bernie’s story is a testament to blending creativity, sustainability, and joy. Don’t miss this episode full of inspiration for gardeners, music lovers, and dream...2025-01-2049 minAbundant SoulsPermaculture and Native Plants: A Horticulturist's Call to Tend to the Earth - Wayne Baker (Ep. 74)In this episode, I sat with Wayne Baker, a passionate horticulturist and advocate for permaculture, at the 2024 Florida Permaculture Convergence. Together, we reflected on the event and dove into critical topics such as:
🌾 The importance of incorporating native plants into our landscapes.
💡 How to integrate sustainable practices without causing unintended harm.
💰 Overcoming challenges like "lack of funding" that often hinder great ideas.
Wayne reminds us that our time on Earth is temporary, and it’s our responsibility to nurture it rather than treat it as disposable. This conversation is a powerful call to action for anyone passionate about making a meaningfu...2025-01-0658 minAbundant SoulsNature-Based Microschool // Soul To Soil - Marissa Lavin (Episode 71)Marissa Lavin created a micro-school here in Jupiter, FL to help families and their kids thrive in a school that supports their children in a biodiverse, immersive environment. "Nature is our classroom!" She talks about the magic of her school and so much more! What a profound episode! These are the conversations I'm proud to share with our community. Enjoy!!
Support the students at Soul To Soil this weekend and see their play, "Syntropy Saves The Soil Sponge". Contact Marissa at hello@marissalavin.com for tickets.
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Connect with Marissa:
Instagram: @marissa.lavin
Website: www.soultosoil.net
Connect with...2024-12-2350 minAbundant Souls"Major Corporations Hijacked Your Pallet!" Harvest & Cook REAL Food - Chef Matt Thomas (ASP Ep. 73)Chef Matt is not just super talented at cooking our foods and understanding of the science behind it, but he is also an artist and deeply profound! His experience working at top-tier restaurants as a chef, working on regenerative farms, and teaching students is super inspiring and connects all the dots of so many passions we both share.
Matt goes deep into describing a world we all don't want to live in , while also painting a picture of what we do want to like in. I enjoyed hearing him break down some complex topics in such simple way for...2024-12-231h 04Abundant SoulsFeed Your Plants Properly - "Just A Guy That Likes To Grow This S%*T!" - John Brum (Episode 72)John is a professional plant nursery manager. The hydroponics and fertigation systems he works with are super impressive. He mostly grows herbs and microgreens and sells all over the east coast.
The name of the nursery game is to get plants moved in and out consistently/ follow the plant cycle and to keep them super healthy and fed for when leave to their forever homes. It's amazing to watch the process and a blessing to be a part of it with this man.
So glad to bring you John! He's seen all sides of the nursery operation and has...2024-11-2754 minAbundant SoulsGrow More Food on Small Land - Mike Garcia (Episode 70)Mike Garcia started growing 12 years ago with a 4'x8' garden bed and now he owns Ever Oak Farm in Orlando, FL. He runs a CSA and sells produce directly at his farm , while also giving locals an opportunity to experience the farm and enjoy the fresh outdoors.
Back in 2012, he was inspired by Curtis Stone to be resourceful with his tiny yard space when he was renting and one day, decided to tear up the grass and plant crops to sell direct to consumer at local markets! Mike and his comrades learned quickly how to grow lots of...2024-10-2148 minAbundant SoulsIrrigation EXPERT // U.S. Small Business Owner's Story! - Eric Oliveira (Ep. 69)I have been working with Eric on garden and nursery projects for over 7 years now. From Palm Beach Island to Stuart, FL, he has shown me the ropes when it comes to installing professional, automatic irrigation systems for the garden. He has decades of full-time experience in the field and he brings a ton of value in this episode for you.
Eric is not only a professional irrigation guru, but he also loves this country and believes in the values of our original Founding Fathers. We both are deeply interested in an abundant , harmonious future for the future generation...2024-10-1657 minAbundant SoulsHow To Support Your Body w/ Chiropractic Care // Athlete To Healer! - Dr. Matthew Dilallo (Ep 68)Dr. Matthew DiLallo, is a licensed Chiropractic Physician who graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic. As the Vice President of the Sports Council Club, Dr. DiLallo collaborated with local athletic event organizers to provide treatment for competitors, showcasing his commitment to sports-focused chiropractic care.
Before pursuing chiropractic education, Dr. DiLallo contributed his expertise as a Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates, working with their minor league teams in Bradenton, Florida. He has had several opportunities to work with athletes at the top of their sports!
I appreciate having him on because he goes deep in his practice. It's...2024-09-3031 minAbundant SoulsHow Breathwork Can Heal Deep Trauma In The Body - Chad Carpenter (Episode 67)Chad and I have an awesome conversation at the farm! This is our first episode OUTSIDE! Super exciting and what better way to do a podcast in the fresh outdoors than to have on a breath work practitioner!
Chad Carpenter works with his clients to help them work through deep trauma locked up in the body. He shares how this amazing process of breathing intentionally and how it can release / unlock incredible feelings and breakthroughs for them. He shared his specific style of doing it and how it has helped him personally as well.
Just like myself with growing...2024-09-0339 minAbundant SoulsTropical Bamboo & Florida Permaculture Convergence 2024 - Shanti Pierce (Episode 66)Shanti is the bamboo queen! It was so great having her on to share about all the amazing work she does to put on the Florida Permaculture Convergence every year in December! All the elite permaculture advocates / growers from all over the state come together to share wisdom and different techniques with each other so that we can help build a more resilient future!
She also works closely with bamboo, so we had the opportunity to discuss all of it's benefits and how you can even use it. By making tea from the leaves or cooking the new shoots...2024-08-191h 04Abundant Souls50+ Years Growing! - How Hemp Plants Can Help Pain, Sleep, Anxiety - Ron Kaisen (Episode 65)Today's episode was a treat! Ron has so much knowledge and has been doing this so long, it's amazing to hear his perspective and get the inside scoop on how to build a professional hemp operation!
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Cannabaquin’s mission is to enhance well-being through high-quality, reliable products and always seems to exceed expectations.
By focusing on practical use and efficiency, they build trust and loyalty for their customers. From secure packaging to premium formulations, Ron's organization provides natural solutions to people around the world . They depend on their consistent results.
That's why since 1975 they grow and source our in...2024-08-121h 19Abundant SoulsFarming South Florida As A Private Gardener (Soil Health Consultant) - Kristin BalkoKristin Balko is a skilled grower who understands how to remediate soil, tend fruit trees, and run all of the different components you need to know when running a large scale garden operation. There are so many opportunities to use our degraded land all over our towns to grow food! She has so much insight on this very thing, specifically for South Florida, because so much of her work is done on high end estates that has already potentially done lots of damage to the land prior.
Her goal is to build back up the soil health and activate...2024-07-291h 02Abundant SoulsGrow FOOD Naturally - Lonny Reid (Episode 63)Lonny Reid came out to Jupiter Farms for our first episode here on the land! Honored to have Lonny on to share his story. I can relate to his insatiable hunger to feed the people through local, sustainably sourced produce and meats.
It truly is super inspiring to hear what he has cooking' up! And just like Urban Abundance, he guides people and plants abundant gardens for folks up in Central Florida. He says the nectarines are UNBELIEVABLE!! You won't believe what else he has in store.
Thanks Lonny for such great commitment to such a needed movement...2024-07-2256 min
The Doug Sandquist PodcastQuantum Biology in Dentistry and more with Dr. Jack KruseIn this video we discuss the Quantum Biology of Sleep Apnea and sleep disorders in general, the current status of centralized and decentralized dentistry and medicine as well as how Dr. Kruse went to Dental School and then became a Neurosurgeon. Dr. Kruse is also a Quantum Biologist and is able to dive deep into the science of chronic disease and his decentralized approach to treating his patients. Skip the intro and Dr. Jack starts at 6:30 in the timeline Be sure to check out Dr. Jack's Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/DrJackKruse/posts 2024-07-212h 15Abundant SoulsPermaculture, Tropical Fruits, & Musical Medicine - Brielle Aguila (Episode 62)Brielle is a beautiful being! She channels divine wisdom and it was so fun having her in on the show. With such a deep connection to the land, we could've kept on going on how important the work we do is!
Working with the land and making "musical medicine," as Brielle likes to call it, are both important ways of being for myself. I could really relate where her heart and focus flows. Keeping a high spiritual standard for all of us, Brielle radiates so bright for all of us to witness and be inspired by. Enjoy!!
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Connect...2024-07-1541 minAbundant SoulsFood Forest Revolution - Jennifer Reelitz (Episode 61)Jennifer Reelitz is a leader in this movement of helping guide Americans back to the land. From growing food, to expanding the boundaries of a classroom, Jen is on a mission to show people how to harness nature and its infitinite knowledge. Her goal is to help families in our community to become empowered and live a healthier, free lifestyle. She even compiled all her growing wisdom into her new book, "Food Forest Revolution" to reach even more people! Order her book today...
https://www.amazon.com/Food-Forest-Revolution-everywhere-everything/dp/B0D3WM61DZ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=MIW3RVN0SK9...2024-07-0151 minAbundant SoulsHorticulture, The Good Book, & Exposing The Globe Model - Frank Flora (Ep. 60)In this episode of Abundant Souls, Frank and I go DEEP into alternative, yet profound topics regarding this realm! We start off slow with Frank's experiences farming and running his local nursery enterprise. We both love cultivation and creating gardens that will last several generations to be enjoyed for all in the community!
As we get going, we dive right into what we were taught and how it might now all add up after all. Frank himself claims to be skeptical of controllers and institutions, but in this discussion, we get to the juice of it all! I want...2024-06-171h 11Abundant SoulsExercise, Mentorship, & Eating REAL Food - Arlan Carroll (Episode 59)Learn how to train from a pro fitness coach! Arlan has such great suggestions and insights around getting fit , and also making progress in various other ways outside of the gym! He and his family also grow lots of fruits! They value eating organic, whole (real) foods and less toxic ones. He has lots of experience not only transforming his clients' bodies, but he also did so in his own life! This is such a great take away for me-- We can only give others what we have created in our own lives!! Arlan's gifts are so great and...2024-06-1140 minAbundant SoulsElectroculture Garden Technology - Shivambi Bey (Episode 58)Shivambi Bey brings the ENERGY on today's podcast! He breaks down the electrical properties of our realm and we were able to discuss electro-culture and all the benefits it has in the garden. Let's naturally feed our garden with the energies in the atmosphere all around us!
There's so much to gather in this one and I know this one's going to expand and open people's minds to what's possible!! We love to do just that here on the Abundant Souls Podcast. Let's create abundance together my friends. Enjoy!
Connect with Shivambi:
Instagram: @copperprince369
Website: divinelifecreations.tech
Connect with...2024-06-0331 minAbundant SoulsCliff Notes For Living In Alignment - Sabrina López (Episode 57)Sabrina Lopez is such an incredible soul with such deep passions and interests! Today, she shares her experience and wisdom on Ayurveda and all it has to offer. For me, it was super cool for her to break down the different body types (the doshas). I love seeing how that relates to not just our individual selves , but also Creation around us, our life cycles, on and on.... Sabrina lets us in on some really cool teachings that I hope you all take something from. Super grateful to have her on. Enjoy!
Connect with Sabrina:
Instagram: @vestadea
Website: www...2024-05-0641 minAbundant SoulsWork On It Every Single Day - Jon Arrivo (Episode 56)Jon is a local business owner who sells coffee, smoothies, wraps and so much more at his location off Woolbright Blvd. He cares so much about the quality of his product that I love to support him and his journey. We are both in similar start up, early phases in our businesses. I enjoy talking with Jon about growing and our vision of the future! Look forward to more conversations like this. Hope you all enjoy. -Farmer Jack
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Connect with Jack:
Instagram: @urbanabundancefl
Website: urbanabundance.com
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Urban Abundance is helping South Florida residents...2024-04-3038 minAbundant SoulsReal Food And Holistic Living - Chef Collin Goodine (Episode 55)Chef Collin is in the studio!!!!!
Sharing about his journey toward holistic healing through REAL food.
It can be a complex topic in modern human culture.. but today Collin and I begin to break down the question:
How do we take care of ourselves (w longevity / resilience) longterm through holistic living (lifestyle choice ) ??
There were so many good insights on "bio-hacking" , or how to start to live with more vitality / longevity / clarity, on this episode!
It starts with tuning in to our OWN bodies. What is good for us specifically might not be ideal for someone else. Context is...2024-04-1543 minAbundant SoulsGrowing Mangos In South Florida - Alex Salazar (Episode 54)Today, I am honored to have on Alex Salazar of Tropical Acres! I loved to finally hear his story to Mango Glory. We have another great mango season on the way and Alex is a great guest on to anticipate the epic abundance to come this summer!
Farming is an incredible amount of work and Alex's passion for the work and willingness to cultivate mangos was really brought to light in this episode. I hope you guys enjoy Alex's epic wisdom and experience in the mango game like I did this episode! He would love your support as a...2024-04-0851 minAbundant SoulsLive Off The Land - Amanda Pike (Episode 53)Amanda Pike's continued research on growing your nutrients here in Jupiter, FL is really inspiring! She helps us understand the cultural significance of the plants and shows us what's possible in the food forest! Amanda is so creative with all the different ways she uses her subtropical crops in the kitchen. From freeze dried snacks to home made breads, she teaches us how to turn her harvest into super delicious, easy-to-prepare treats!
Connect with Amanda:
Instagram: @florida_food_forests
Facebook Page: Transforming Florida Yards
Connect with Jack:
Instagram: @urbanabundancefl
Website: urbanabundance.com
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https...2024-04-0150 minAbundant SoulsGod Is Love, Entrepreneurship, Harvesting Your Meals - Jeff Roach (Episode 52)Today , I have the honor to introduce you all to my mentor, true friend , and business partner at Urban Abundance. Jeffrey Roach! We have so much to do still in our company at Urban Abundance to help families everywhere grow food at home , but it's cool to look back on what we've done so far and the abundance we continue to bring to so many families!
We discuss so many different topics on this episode and we went DEEP!.. Some examples were what we're here to do on Earth, who is God , Jeff's entrepreneurial journey, what it feels like...2024-03-2841 minAbundant SoulsYou Are A Light Source Being - Sarah Adams (Episode 51)Sarah Adams is a multi-dimensional coach who is deeply connected. I'm super grateful to share her profound insights with you today. There is so much work to be done on this planet , especially at this specific time in history, it is an honor to speak with Sarah today in the studio.
It's truly incredible to witness and be a part of such a deep awakening in our culture to the epic story we are all apart of , and the deconditioning of all the stories we have all been led to believe. Let's connect with God/Source/Energy and completely...2024-03-1145 minAbundant SoulsTrees, Mushrooms, & Jacque Fresco - Patrick McCandless (Episode 50)Patrick and I get into efficient-building, conscious lifestyle, the profound benefits of cubensis, how to properly prune trees, and so much more! We decided to be open and think critically as we get into discussions around waking up to who we are and how we are meant to live. We get into topics such as what's holding the common man back in our society and how we can help provide for our each other within the communities we live in, so that we can all achieve Peace and Abundance! We encourage you to continue holding a strong vision of...2024-03-041h 05Abundant SoulsSoul Travel, Dreams, & Past Lives - Neil Primack (Episode 49)Connect with Neil:
Website: www.soulvisionscapes.com
Instagram: @neilprimack
Connect with Jack:
Instagram: @urbanabundancefl
Website: urbanabundance.com
Urban Abundance is helping South Florida residents transform any yard or lawn into a beautiful, and functional edible landscape.
Fruit trees, vegetable gardens, food forests, pollinator plants, you name it! We are helping Florida feed itself by creating local, organic, and abundant food systems.
Interested in our services? Here's where to start...
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Join the #GrowFoodAtHome movement with us!
Let's create abundance together!2024-02-181h 24Abundant SoulsFrom Working On Farms To Owning A Plant Nursery Business - Santi Arroyo (Episode 48)Santi is the Co-Founder of Tree Amigos Nursery down in Davie, FL. They sell thousands of plants each season to the public, as well as local growers. Their retail set up consists of all the resources you might need for your garden. Their plant selection is incredible! Lots of vegetables, herbs, greens, flowers, and more. If you are in the area we encourage you to visit! Along with our friends next door Fruits N' Cahoots and Boticana Organica.
Santi has a poised sense of self-awareness and shared profound insights in the studio. Really was able to get how him...2024-01-2841 minAbundant SoulsEden, Nephilim, & Genesis In Florida - Dr. Narco Longo (Episode 47)Dr. Narco Longo is an epic researcher/YouTube documentary filmmaker. His work consists of the findings in Florida that prove history wrong. He simply breaks down many topics that seem taboo , but when later researched have a lot of merit. His biggest insight is that the Garden of Eden could have potentially been where we live today in Florida!! So much good stuff in today's episode... giants, aliens, space, and so much more! Today's a real treat. Enjoy today's episode!
Connect with Jack:
Instagram: @urbanabundancefl
Website: urbanabundance.com
Connect with Dr. Narco Longo:
nstagram: old_world_florida
Youtube: @oldworldflorida
Ur...2024-01-141h 26Abundant SoulsDevelop Your Skillset (Agroforestry) - Josh Anderson (Episode 46)Josh Anderson is a super experienced grower who has so much wisdom to share! His plant knowledge and understanding of the successions of the forest and how nature operates is so impressive. I'm honored to share this conversation with you and hope this gets you on your journey of growing lots of abundance!
We apologize the video quality didn't come out expected, these things happen, but we promise to get better moving forward. We hope you enjoy this episode of our Abundant Souls podcast.
Connect with Jack:
Instagram: @urbanabundancefl
Website: urbanabundance.com
Connect with Joshua:
Instagram: @coppice.culture
Urban...2024-01-0938 min
RecLess PodcastRecLess Ep. 20 - Sarah Sandquist - Executive Director, Champaign Park District, Champaign, ILSarah Sandquist - Executive Director, Champaign Park District, Champaign, ILShane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.Tom Venniro is the 10-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia.Jay Tryon is a 17-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.2024-01-051h 08Abundant SoulsStart Your BEST Garden This Year -- Cultivate // Grow // Produce AbundanceSolo podcast this week! The goal is to bring you value. Today, Farmer Jack breaks down in simple terms how to ultimately create the most epic garden of your dreams!!! It starts with these 3 main areas of learning or tapping into if you will. Many of us in modern society never grow up with these understandings or experiences really. Let's bridge the gap today and take action planting a beautiful and bountiful garden for this and future generations to enjoy!
Connect with Jack:
Instagram: @urbanabundancefl
Website: urbanabundance.com
Urban Abundance is helping South Florida residents transform any yard or...2024-01-0127 minAbundant SoulsPOWERED BY WASTE - Eden Energy Solutions (Episode 44)Jonathan Appel and Gozde Oztoprak-Appel are partners in life as well as co-founders at Eden Energy Solutions. Their story and vision for the world is really outstanding and I'm honored to share it with you! This is just the beginning of what's possible for creating REAL CHANGE in this world. Here at Abundant Souls Podcast we are learning that we are simply a channel / vessel for these messages to the world and looking forward to more of it. In a world of so much dark, how can we bring Light and Hope and positive solutions for our future generations...2023-12-181h 27Abundant SoulsGrow Bigger Fruit Trees - Andrew Birkett (Episode 43)Andrew at Froot Farms is super passionate about planting food while also healing the land. He stewards a piece of land in Christmas, Florida and is all about bringing the community together to see what is possible! He also grafts his own trees so he is able to sell them to his customers. He's best known for his cocktail grafting, which means there are many varieties on one tree. Andrew is such a delight to have on and I hope he gets more and more done in the seasons to come! We hope you enjoy this episode.
Connect with...2023-12-1045 minAbundant SoulsThe Fruit Companion! - Seth Bailin (Episode 42)Seth Bailin does such a great job breaking down FRUITS for us. He took us on a journey and got into such cool , deeper topics within the fruit world like Digestion Types, where to source the fruits, and much more! Seth does a really good job walking us through the fruits that humans love to eat and digest! Order his new book the fruit companion today!! (his webs link below). So many great gems in this podcast. My favorite is listening to your body and "chart your own course"!
Let us know what you think in the comments below!
...2023-12-0440 minAbundant SoulsWAKE UP and Get Sustainable Quickly // Perspective from a Front Lines American Soldier - Andrew Evanch (Episode 41)Andrew has such incredible perspectives and insights when it comes to being a true American. He is a veteran who served on the front lines in Afghanistan and he continues to push himself by learning and researching more and more as his career goes on. This episode is jammed packed, but our main focus here is to wake people up to the real situations of our worlds. Hopefully enacting some positive change and impact for our families and communities alike. Get empowered and get control over your food, energy, and finances. Enjoy today's episode.
Connect with Jack:
Instagram: @urbanabundancefl
...2023-11-2643 minAbundant SoulsStrategies To Grow Your Business // Sharing The Abundance - GrowInn Homes (Episode 40)It was a pleasure to have on GrowInn Homes and talk about the vision of the future! Their goal is to create abundance around their apartment complexes all over Florida, so that people in the units can enjoy the abundance the land has to offer! It's so refreshing to get to see what other companies who are aligned with our mission and values are doing. They reveal that it is not an over-night-success , but most importantly that it is possible! That's been the goal of the podcast from the beginning.... Show People What's Possible! Hopefully, you guys learn some...2023-11-2251 minAbundant SoulsForaging Psychedelics - Trevor Daymon (Episode 39)Trevor Daymon blesses us with incredible knowledge around foraging psychedelic mushrooms in this latest episode of Abundant Souls podcast. He also happens to work in the landscaping industry and understands the plant world well, but today we focus in on all of the psychedelic, as well as culinary, fungi in our area. It takes time tuning into all of these abundant species, but worth doing to be able to better utilize our landscape. There is so much more to talk about and we hope to have Trevor on again one day. Enjoy!
Connect with...2023-11-0539 minAbundant Souls"Get THIS Info Out To People!" - Kathy Link (Episode 38)This is the EPIC story of Jack and Kathy's farm creation at Kathy's home in Jupiter, FL! I'm so honored to have her on and share her wisdom and experience in this life. She has such an amazing perspective and so thoughtful insights came up on this podcast. She is so deep and authentic every time. Kathy is a shining light in this world so I hope you guys enjoy this convo!
Connect with Jack:
Instagram: @urbanabundancefl
Website: urbanabundance.com
Connect with Kathy:
Email: kathylink@mac.com
Urban Abundance is helping South Florida residents transform any yard or lawn...2023-10-2544 minAbundant SoulsDon’t Be Duped by Man’s Matrix - Matthew Nadu (Episode 37)Today we get the opportunity to discuss tending the land, scuba diving in the ocean with sharks, and being the best man possible. We get into so much good stuff on todays podcast with Matthew Nadu. We hope you guys enjoy!
Connect with Jack:
Instagram: @urbanabundancefl
Website: urbanabundance.com
Connect with Matthew:
Instagram: @matthewnadu
Website: www.matthewnadu.com
Urban Abundance is helping South Florida residents transform any yard or lawn into a beautiful, and functional edible landscape.
Fruit trees, vegetable gardens, food forests, pollinator plants, you name it! We are helping Florida feed itself by creating local, organic, and...2023-10-1945 minAbundant SoulsQUALIFIED SOIL SCIENTIST - David Disbrow (Episode 36)David Disbrow is so tuned into the soil! We love to hear his take on how important it is to recycle yard waste/ debris for compost to use locally both for farms and residential landscapes. He has so much experience and knowledge on the subject. We hope you enjoy!2023-10-1138 minAbundant SoulsPhase Out The System, EMPOWER YOURSELF, Grow Food At Home - Jack Sandquist (Episode 35)There is so much more to growing your own food than just simply harvesting. On this solo episode of our Abundant Souls podcast, Farmer Jack explains why he started the podcast and the profound impact growing food has had on his life. We are honored to share with you the discussions we've had in our growing community and much more on how this stuff can transform your life too. We hope we inspire you on your food growing journey!
2023-09-2813 minAbundant SoulsGrowing Food - "People Are Ready!" - Cameron James - (Episode 34)Cameron was an awesome guest!! We are super fired up after this conversation about growing food, finding our purpose as a man, and becoming aligned with better principles in our journey's stewarding the land. "We need a sense of common unity to stay sane." This message is powerful and much needed at a time where we are constantly being divided. Hope you guys enjoy this episode with Cameron James!
Connect with Cameron:
Instagram: @cameronjamesspirited / @Food.Forests.Everywhere
Website: www.foodforestabundance.com
Connect with Jack:
Instagram: @urbanabundancefl
Website: urbanabundance.com
Urban Abundance is helping South Florida residents transform any yard...2023-09-2138 minAbundant SoulsThe Real Power To Make Change Is Through Us! (The Individual) - Gary Linnell (Episode 33)Gary Linnell is the founder of local nonprofit, 2Day4Tomorrow, who develops innovative strategies to address our planet’s most pressing concerns. Gary and his team focus on distilling global challenges into actionable steps and addressing them locally. Recognizing the power of the individual, they strive to educate, empower and inspire people to make positive environmental impacts in their daily lives. In this episode, Jack and Gary discuss the importance of food forests, climate change and the environment, and the power that individuals have on making a positive impact on this planet. Thank you for coming on, Gary!
Check ou...2023-08-2329 minAbundant SoulsLevel Up In The Kitchen With Fishing And Gardening - Allison Statner (Episode 32)Allison is an Urban Abundance garden member and a conscious fisherman who is passionate about acquiring her meals with the seasons of life! Combining her love for fishing and gardening, she has a lot to share about how to grow, catch and harvest her food in the most conscious and ethical way possible, respecting nature and the sea. Her upcoming event this Fall in Guatemala is all about teaching the ancient Japanese technique called "ike jime." More details below. We really appreciate her perspective on the topics of fishing and food and loved having her on the show! Thank...2023-08-1626 minAbundant SoulsLeaving a Legacy of Abundance Behind - Thiago Barbosa (Episode 31)Thiago is a bloody legend!! He is the Director, Co-founder & Senior Project Manager for Syntropic Solutions. His company is dedicated to restoring landscapes to their full potential, cultivating an abundance of diversity around the world. Their mission is to reconnect humans with nature, embracing its laws and principles. Thiago leads workshops all over the world to teach his cutting edge, regenerative growing practices. His company also offers services and consultations to people around the globe! Thiago and his team are living proof that you can work with nature, not against it.
Connect with Thiago:2023-08-0950 minAbundant SoulsConscious Community at CoCo Market - Corey Heyman (Episode 30)Corey Heyman is the creator of the amazing and popular CoCo Market! Hosted in Delray Beach and West Palm Beach, this FREE monthly event brings the community together focused on wellness, local business, friends and family! If you are local and haven't been to this free community event, we highly recommend checking out the amazing vendors and people that gather. Corey gives us the inside scoop on the production of the event as well as opening up to her own personal wellness journey. We loved having Corey on the show!
Connect with Corey:
Instagram: @cocomarket.tribe
Website: http://cocomarket...2023-08-0225 minAbundant SoulsBreath, Nutrition, Movement, Sound - Dean Fazzolari (Episode 29)We are honored to have someone like Dean on the show. Dean is walking the path of 'oneness' in all areas of life, and in this episode we dive deep into his values and his life mantra and why this journey has been so important and beneficial to him. We go into ego deaths, functional medicine and approaching our daily lives with holistic healing. Dean shares his wisdom and love with the community by offering high vibrational foods and juices, as well as working with children in Delray Beach, Florida. We hope this episode inspires you to live more...2023-07-2649 minAbundant SoulsFood Freedom Is The Key To The New Earth - Patrick Lang (Episode 28)Patrick Lang is one of the few dedicated and conscious landscapers in our sub-tropical growing climate. His company, Grow Your Own Florida, is based out of Orlando and he serves the greater central Florida area, planting edible and beneficial crops, and creating biodiverse systems in people's yards! He has many unconventional approaches that help integrate the garden into his client's lives and routine. There are so many benefits to the garden and it's amazing to learn more everyday from other growers. Let's tune in to what our plants want on today's podcast with Patrick Lang!
2023-07-2033 minAbundant SoulsPlant Medicine, The Amazon, Guerilla Planting - Ralph Giunta (Episode 27)Ralph has been learning from and sharing plants with the indigenous people of the Amazon for over a decade! We cover many topics in this episode that are sure to inspire you. Ralph has a great passion for working with plants in all kinds of fashions, from growing food, to creating tinctures for healing and ceremonial modalities. He is based here in South Florida and offers his knowledge to those who need it, as well as sells his tinctures and plant babies. There are so many meaningful ways to work with plants, and Ralph is living proof of just...2023-07-0648 minAbundant SoulsBless Us With Bees - Alexis Dominguez (Episode 26)We are so excited to have Jupiter local, Alexis Dominguez on the show! Alexis is an enthusiastic, super knowledgable bee keeper and she is bringing honey bees into our UA Headquarters this Summer! She has so much insight and experience on managing the hive, the roles of the bees, troubleshooting and harvesting honey every spring and fall. She has been working with honey bees for over 2 years in the Jupiter area and has so much knowledge to share and teach! In addition to bee keeping, Alexis also works on the Shark Safari boat where they take locals out to...2023-06-2129 minAbundant SoulsGet Clarity And Live Your Dream Life Now - Sozo (Episode 25)Sozo and Farmer Jack have been close friends since high school, supporting each other throughout their lives as well as creating art and music together. Sozo is the creative director of Urban Abundance and the founder of his own coaching business, Clarity. His mission is to support individuals and businesses align with their desires and execute on their goals. We are so grateful that he is supporting our business in executing our mission to #GrowFoodAtHome! We are excited to share this one for you today and we hope this brings you lots of value!
...2023-06-1441 minAbundant SoulsRegenerative Agriculture & Syntropic Solutions - JR Lallemand (Episode 24)JR Lallemand is an incredibly vibrant human who is on the path to regenerate the land and produce abundance for the world and all of creation to enjoy! He states that "we are in the age of discovery" with regenerative agriculture, in that we are able to tune into what's really going on in our soil. We are in a position to accelerate growth of food forest systems and help heal the land that we have been corrupting for many decades. He uses the teachings of Ernst Götsch, who invented syntropic farming in Brazil several years ago to c...2023-06-0837 minAbundant SoulsThe Ron Swanson Of Gardening - Dane Boggio ( Episode 23)Welcome back guys! Super excited to share this episode with Dane Boggio -- a super knowledgable and interesting Florida garden and land consultant! Dane grew up gardening with his family and is a big history buff. In this episode, he shares his high level perspective on Florida native plants, local teachers in the field, regenerative gardening and so much more! He is the owner of Humble Thumb Gardening providing garden design and consulting for the local community. Highly recommend you check this one out! Thank you Dane!
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Facebook Page...2023-05-3140 minAbundant SoulsThe Truth No One Tells You - Jack Sandquist (Episode 22)In this solo episode, Farmer Jack shares openly how his early years impacted and led him into taking a certain path. He discusses childhood challenges, school, community and what it was like to find light through the darkest times. We hope you enjoy this solo episode!
Connect with Jack:
Instagram: @urbanabundancefl
Website: urbanabundance.com
Urban Abundance is helping South Florida residents transform any yard or lawn into a beautiful, and functional edible landscape.
Fruit trees, vegetable gardens, food forests, pollinator plants, you name it! We are helping Florida feed itself by creating local, organic, and abundant food systems.
Interested...2023-05-3119 minAbundant SoulsPlant a Seed, Harvest for a Lifetime - William Sidwell (Episode 21)William is a perfect example of a young man realizing his significant role in creation! His story is super inspiring and relatable to so many of us who fall in love with growing food. William has great wisdom and solutions for a more local and sustainable society. He currently manages the Patricia Davis Community Garden in Pompano Beach, Florida, who provides CSA boxes to the community. He also provides edible landscaping services to the community with his free time. Please support him or a local farmer near you! Thank you William for everything you do!
2023-05-1030 minAbundant SoulsYou Are Soul - Neil Primack (Episode 20)This is our second time getting to sit down with Neil, because the first one was so powerful! Neil is a philosopher, healer, teacher and artist, among so many other things. His wisdom allows us to go deep into spiritual and philosophical topics, as we discuss the meaning of life, the truth and how we interact with our inner and outer world. It is so special that we get this time to sit down with Neil!
Connect with Neil:
Website: www.soulvisionscapes.com
Instagram: @neilprimack
Connect with Jack:
Instagram: @urbanabundancefl
Website: urbanabundance.com
Urban Abundance is helping South Florida...2023-04-2655 minAbundant SoulsSteward The Land - Sean McBride (Episode 19)Meet Sean Mcbride, owner and operator of Tru Greens Landscape Design in Jensen Beach! Sean and his wife decided to take growing food at home more seriously and shortly after, dedicated their lives to helping the community to do the same! They are also involved with Food Forest Abundance, a company who’s mission it is to have food forests growing in every community and in every yard around the world. How do we bring the vision of our future to right now? Sean helps bring that to life!
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We...2023-04-1240 minAbundant SoulsGrow for your Goals - Paul Nison (Episode 18)Paul Nison is an author, a local grower and has been eating a raw, vegan diet for 30 years. The majority of the food he eats comes straight from his ~1/4 acre yard. Paul is extremely generous in his sharing of not only his fruit, but in everything he has learned on his journey. His Youtube Channels on growing and eating raw have helped so many people. Paul encourages everyone to grow for their individual goals and that there is not one way to do this. His incredible story will have you inspired to eat more raw fruits and veggies! Thank...2023-04-0533 minAbundant SoulsFood at Your Fingertips - Amanda Pike (Episode 17)Amanda Pike and her family eat an average of 70% of all their meals from their 2 acre food forest! Amanda has so much to offer; she’s an amazing cook and shares recipes with the community, she is a local 4-H program facilitator, and is incredibly passionate about turning Florida into the next blue zone. Amanda goes deep on this subject as she gets into what to allocate in your garden based on our body’s needs. She stresses the importance of creating a system that thrives in any condition, keeping it simple. We are so blessed to have her in o...2023-03-2944 minAbundant SoulsGrowing LEGENDARY Varieties - Conner Murphy (Episode 16)Conner Murphy is the owner and founder of Incredible Edible Landscapes in Loxahatchee, FL. His "obsession" for growing amazing plants makes his business the best in the area! Conner's nursery and retail operation is a tremendous resource for you and your family to find the best quality fruit trees and other plants. He has so much direct experience and knowledge of these plants, you won't want to miss this episode! Thank you Conner for sharing your expertise and positive energy on the show!
Connect with Conner:
Instagram: @greenhouse_homestead
Website...2023-03-2241 minAbundant SoulsGrowing, Grafting, And Geeking Out On Fruits - Mike Luciano (Episode 15)Mike Luciano, owner and operator of Trees N More in Palm City, has dedicated his life to growing fruit trees for our local community. Mike has been doing this work not for years, but decades! From quarantining citrus trees to drastic changes in our climate, he has seen it all. He has so much wisdom and passion on what these fruit trees can do long term and his knowledge and experience on grafting is out of this world! We hope you listen in and geek out with us on all the possibilities!
Connect with...2023-03-1538 minAbundant SoulsFerment and Savor Your Garden - Ken Story (Episode 14)Ken Story has been a food grower most his life and has incredible cooking and canning skills! He has become a dear friend off mine, and now we plant and harvest from the same land. It's amazing how much more we can do together. Ken's knowledge and experience on the processing aspect of food has opened up canning and fermenting to our world. Ken uses the produce from our garden in so many creative ways, and we want to share it with you! How to use your crops once they make it to the finish line is really the...2023-03-0836 minAbundant SoulsFrom Your Pain, Stems Your Passion - Joseph Chammas (Episode 13)When diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in his early 30's, Joseph's life was flipped upside down. With his wife by his side, they began to dream about growing organic food, starting a medicinal farm and helping others that were going through similar challenges. After many years of hard work and starting from the ground up, every detail of their dream has come to fruition. Gratitude Garden Farm provides the most beautiful, organic mushrooms to our local community, as well as medicinal turmeric tinctures, education, produce and so much more! Joseph and his team are humbly making a major impact on...2023-02-2241 minAbundant SoulsHorticultural Therapy - Jennifer Reelitz (Episode 12)Jennifer Reelitz, founder of Food Forest DIY in Jupiter Farms, is generously helping people grow food in their backyards! Jen is extremely passionate and knowledgable about consuming as much food as she can from her own land and turning away from the harmful food system that we get at the grocery store. As a mother, giving her children the best food possible became the most important thing in her life and she has inspired so many families in the local community to live smarter and healthier. This movement is growing stronger and more and more people are looking for...2023-02-1542 minAbundant SoulsSoul Fulfilling Work - Anthony Coletti (Episode 11)Anthony Coletti is a fully immersed home gardener with a very impressive two year old food forest — with no grass in sight! Growing up in Florida, he shares the same passion for our land and sea as many of us do, but was not fully aware of our amazing food growing potential. Anthony taught himself how to garden by absorbing as much information as possible as well as trial and error. Now he is inspiring his neighbors in Hobe Sound to rip up their grass and plant more trees. Talk about a ripple effect!
Anthony is also cu...2023-02-0837 minAbundant SoulsWhat We Love, We Protect - Rick Clegg (Episode 10)Meet Rick Clegg! Rick is a local, outdoor enthusiast who created the Jupiter Outdoor Center in 1997 and has several other eco-friendly ventures. He has an incredible passion and love for preserving nature and precious wildlife. Get a first hand experience of Riverbend Park and our headwaters to the Loxahatchee River on kayaks, paddle boards, or bikes along the river banks! This episode is filled with wondrous stories and legends of our land. Rick's life experience on the water and in business is inspiring to say the least. I'm super excited to bring you this conversation with my friend Rick...2023-02-0133 minAbundant SoulsCreating Food Forests for Real People Who Care - Ben Feistmann (Episode 9)Ben Feistmann is a dedicated, passionate grower and leader in the community of growers in Palm Beach County. He is president of the Rare Fruit Council of Palm Beach and works with Green Dreams, creating food forest designs and installations all over South Florida. His experience and thoughtfulness really shows in this episode! There's so much to learn and reflect on here from multiplying plants in your nursery to growing Breadfruit west of the turnpike. Hope you enjoy this episode with Ben!
Connect with Ben:
Website: https://www.rarefruitcouncil.org
2023-01-2538 minAbundant SoulsHow To Be In Charge Of Your Own Health - Krystyna Medina (Episode 8)21 year old Krystyna, founder of local non-profit Nourished From Nature, is a dedicated leader in her community. Her mission is to be a facilitator of all the beautiful parts that go into building gardens in schools and helping to make them successful for students. She has so much to offer for kids outside of gardening with her non-profit and outreach experience. We're excited to share with you Krystyna this week on the Abundant Souls podcast!
Connect with Krystyna:
Instagram: @nfninc
Website: https://www.nourishedfromnature.org
2023-01-1827 minAbundant SoulsPlant More Biodiversity, It All Connects - Cameron Maletto (Episode 7)This week on Abundant Souls, we have Cameron Maletto, founder of Long Leaf Design! Cam teaches us why native shrubs, ground covers, and other vital species are important for your garden and the planet. Guys, birds absolutely love caterpillars! Cam has so much first hand experience as a Designer & Installer creating beautiful, purposeful landscapes for Florida homeowners for many seasons. We are really looking forward to sharing his knowledge and perspective with you!
Connect with Cam:
Instagram: @longleaf_design
Website: www.longleafdesignfl.com
2023-01-1145 minAbundant SoulsWhat It Means To Live Sustainably - Elana Smith (Episode 6)Elana Smith is the owner and founder of One World Zero Waste, located in Tequesta and Delray Beach! Her and her husband Stephen created a zero waste store in order to live a sustainable and environmentally friendly life, cutting out their trash and thinking about the next hundred years ahead of us. All of the household and food items in the store are plastic free and either reusable, washable, compostable or biodegradable. They partner with local farms to bring fresh, organic produce to the community every single week and take food waste very seriously. Elana is also an incredible...2022-12-2834 minAbundant SoulsTuning To The One Song Of Creation - Neil Primack (Episode 5)Neil is a philosopher, healer, teacher and artist, among so many other things. His wisdom and talents are so clearly expressed in this episode. We went deep! It was such a pleasure to have him on the podcast. We had the opportunity to discuss deep topics like meditation, plant medicine, and who we are! He also has a beautiful space with fruit trees and mighty bamboo. I loved hearing about his stories of the owls in his food forest! I hope you enjoy this special conversation with Neil Primack.
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2022-12-1447 minAbundant SoulsGetting Connected To Our Land - Nina Shirley (Episode 4)Nina Shirley is so talented and dedicated to creating beautiful gardens and empowering new growers. Nina was born and raised in Jupiter, but started her growing journey up in Nashville, TN. She has so much insight on how to make gardening successful, beautiful, and fun! Find her online course on her website and soak up all her wisdom and knowledge in our fourth episode!
Connect with Nina:
Instagram: @thedirtacademy
Website: thedirtacademy.com
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2022-12-0741 minAbundant SoulsKnowledge Will Set You Free - Noah Seigel (Episode 3)Noah Seigel is a grower and an incredibly special human. Today, Jack and Noah discuss gardening endeavors, talk about becoming self-sufficient, and remind you how perfect you are! Yes, you are perfect.
"The love that you need and the happiness you seek is innate to you! It's who you are."
- Noah
Noah has so much wisdom, vision, and knowledge on how to grow food. We hope you enjoy our third episode of Abundant Souls with our special guest!
Connect with Noah:2022-11-3038 minAbundant SoulsFreedom, Finance and Gardening - Bernardo Curbelo (Episode 2)Bernardo Curbelo is a genuine, multifaceted human who focuses his life on building skills to become a more empowered and sovereign human being. His expertise is in the financial sector, however he has so much to share about growing and catching his own food. Bernie came to our very first masterclass before the pandemic and transformed his entire yard into an edible producing landscape! We are so excited to share Bernie’s insight, passion and all he has to offer with YOU!
Connect with Bernie: Instagram: @makingberniemoves
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2022-11-1644 min
Abundant SoulsLearn How Agroforestry is Done - Matt Reece (Episode 1)Matt Reece is a stand up human, grower, and founder of Peace River Organics on the west coast of Florida. Today, Jack and Matt dive deep into agroforestry, share their personal stories, and their experiences in the world of growing food. Matt has traveled to lots of tropical places and visited farms to learn how people do it in other parts of the world. He propagates lots of interesting plants that you'd want in your food forest, bamboo, mangos, pineapples, and more! We hope you enjoy the first episode of Abundant Souls with our guest Matt Reece.
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