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Cabin CultureBoring Is My Kryptonite | Kara O'Brien, Alpaca TreehouseToday we talked with Kara from the legendary Alpaca Treehouse in Atlanta, Georgia—a property so unique that it might literally be the only one of its kind in the world. What started with gateway livestock chickens and a treehouse built for wine nights with friends has evolved into something that defies categorization: a bamboo jungle sanctuary in the middle of the city, complete with rescued llamas, alpacas, and guanacos, where dying children find comfort and grieving parents practice yoga.From accidentally rescuing some of only 200 guanacos in the country to hosting hip-hop music videos and Netflix sh...2025-07-3147 min
What the Gut: Functional Medicine & Holistic Health with Allison75. Beyond IVF: A Functional Approach to Fertility with Kara Becker, MA, BCC, CIHCIn this episode of the What the Gut Podcast, Allison welcomes Kara Becker, a certified health coach and functional medicine practitioner, who shares her transformative journey from struggling with infertility to conceiving naturally. Kara discusses the importance of recognizing symptoms as valuable signals from the body, stress management, and adopting a holistic approach to health. They delve into how the infertility journey influenced Kara's career change and parenting style, the essentials of preparing for perimenopause, and the importance of integrating foundational health principles. Practical tips for cultivating a healthy lifestyle, including nutrition, movement, stress management, and sleep, are also...2025-07-2339 min
Steak BitesRaising The Steaks: Craft, Care, and the Customer: What Makes a Great SteakWelcome to Raising the Steaks, a special series within the Steak Bites podcast that takes you behind the scenes at Colorado Craft Beef. We tackle listener questions, break down industry trends, and dig into the real issues shaping our food system, health, and the future of American ranching. No fluff—just honest conversations, expert insights, and a closer look at what it takes to bring high-quality beef from our ranch to your plate. In this episode, we dive deep into what truly makes a great steak—from genetics and grazing to dry aging and consumer cooking habits. Kara...2025-06-2034 min
Steak BitesRaising the Steaks: From the Ground Up: How We Raise Calves—and Our DaughtersWelcome to Raising the Steaks, a special series within the Steak Bites podcast that takes you behind the scenes at Colorado Craft Beef. We answer your questions, unpack industry shifts, and dive into the real issues shaping our food, health, and the future of American ranching. No fluff—just raw insight, expert takes, and an honest look at what it really takes to raise high-quality beef from pasture to plate. In this episode, Jay Knight interviews Colorado Craft Beef co-founder Kara Smith for a deep look at spring branding, animal health, and raising cattle the right way—from...2025-05-1930 min
The Pruning PodcastIs Hell Real?! 👀 Where Will YOU Go? | The Battle for Your Mind ft. Kara Fry 🔥👼Is hell actually real…? 😳 Are you going to heaven or hell? In this raw convo with Kara Fry, we get so real about lukewarm faith, spiritual warfare, and the battle that’s happening in your mind every single day. This isn’t just a “churchy” episode — it’s the wake-up call our generation needs.We talk about what it means to live fully for Jesus, how the enemy tries to keep us comfortable and quiet, and why you can’t afford to stay in the middle anymore. You're either all in… or you’re not. Period.If you’ve been feeling dist...2025-05-1347 min
Steak BitesFood, Policy & Power: How What We Eat Shapes the NationIn this episode of Steak Bites, Kara Smith sits down with Katharine Lotspeich for a wide-ranging conversation on the intersection of food systems, policy, and how what we eat shapes the future of our nation. Katharine brings her unique perspective, growing up on a dairy farm and working in both state legislatures and the agritech sector, providing invaluable insight into how food and agricultural policies are created—and how they often miss the mark when applied in real-world settings. Together, Kara and Katharine explore the disconnect between food production and consumption in America. They discuss how policies li...2025-04-1555 min
Steak BitesRanching by Nature's Clock: What Really Fuels Great BeefIn this episode, Jay Knight sits down with Kara Smith to explore the realities of spring on the ranch and the deep connection ranchers have with nature. Kara explains how spring turnout—when cattle are released to graze—isn’t just about a calendar date. It’s a careful balance of temperature, moisture, and pasture readiness, especially in the unique Colorado Sandhills, where native grass supports sustainable, efficient beef production. They dive into the complexities of managing cattle on native rangeland, touching on topics like short growing seasons, animal health, and the importance of avoiding overgrazing. The conversa...2025-04-1430 min
The Luke Smith Nutrition Podcast133: Kara Goss (@karagoss_rd) - Birth control: different types, how they work, nutrition considerations when taking + coming off HBC. Managing post-birth control syndrome, improving body comp while prioritizing your mental/physical healthSuch a fun + informative convo with my friend and fellow RD - Kara Goss. This was a jam packed episode on all things related to women's health and hormonal birth control (fellas.. this is an important conversation for you to hear too). Topics discussed:-Types of hormonal birth control (HBC), how they generally work + considerations when starting.-Nutritional considerations while taking HBC.-Coming off birth control + post-birth control syndrome: what to expect, what symptoms might present and how to approach your nutrition alongside that.-Lifestyle modifications for symptom management & hormonal health.2025-03-171h 31
Steak BitesOwn It All: Leadership, Parenting & Growth with Jamie CochranIn this episode of Steak Bites, host Kara Smith sits down with Jamie Cochran, Chief Operating Officer of Echelon Front, to explore leadership, resilience, and the power of extreme ownership. Echelon Front, founded by former Navy SEALs Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, is built on the principles outlined in their bestselling book, Extreme Ownership. Jamie shares her unconventional career path—leaving a secure role in higher education to take a risk with Echelon Front. As she initially stepped into an administrative role, her willingness to check her ego, add value, and embrace leadership ultimately led her to be...2025-03-1554 min
Bookish Flights: Books, Author Interviews & Must-Read RecommendationsBooks That Rocked Her World: The Original Romance Novels for Sasha Peyton Smith (E136)Send us a textIn today’s episode I am chatting with Sasha Peyton Smith. Sasha is the New York Times best-selling author of fantasy novels for young adults including The Witch Haven and The Rose Bargain. Her work has been translated into more than a dozen languages world-wide. She lives in a 100-year-old house in the mountains of Utah, with her husband and (allegedly) two ghosts, though she has yet to see them. This episode was as much fun to record as it was to read The Rose Bargain. What you’ll find in today...2025-03-1237 min
The Kara Goldin Show658 Christie Smith: Author of EssentialIn this episode of The Kara Goldin Show, I sit down with Christie Smith, Ph.D., co-author of the newly released book Essential: How Distributed Teams, Generative AI, and Global Shifts Are Creating a New Human-Powered Leadership. Christie is not just an author but also an internationally recognized speaker, C-suite advisor, and founder of The Humanity Studio. Having worked with some of the biggest names in business—including Apple, Deloitte, and Accenture—she has been at the forefront of redefining what leadership looks like in today’s rapidly evolving world.During our conversation, Christie dives into why traditional leader...2025-03-0733 min
Oddity ShopOddball Guests: Medium Exie Smith on her "Paranormal Life"Welcome to a Very Special Episode of The Oddity Shop! In The Shop This Week, Michigan's own Exie Smith, Stops by to hang out for a conversation.What's it like to grow up in a haunted house and possess the uncanny ability to affect electronics just by being near them? Psychic medium and author Exie Smith joins us to unravel these mysteries and more. From her early days navigating the supernatural to becoming an accomplished author and medium, Exie's journey is as fascinating as it is enlightening. Her gallery readings with fellow psychic Tim Shaw have not...2025-02-201h 17