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By Cathy R. Payne, EdD
In this show, Jon and I chat with Kimberly Hartke, publicist for the Weston A. Price Foundation. Kimberly integrates her values and passions with home and career choices. Along with her supportive spouse, she chooses to purchase most of her food directly from local farmers that grow nutrient dense food humanely. In addition, we discuss the USDA proposed food guidelines for 2010. We have new farm updates. Download the Podcast from iTunes, Zune, Tivo, Stitcher, or click on the link below. 
Continue reading ONL064 Feeding your Family the Local, Humane, and Nutrient Dense Way
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By Cathy R. Payne, EdD
Ann Marie Michaels aka CHEESESLAVE spoke to us today about her exciting new online class, Surf and Turf: Cooking Wild Seafood and Grass-fed Meats. Have you ever wondered about the difference between farm-raised and wild caught fish? Are you afraid to prepare fish because you don’t know what to do with it? Did you buy half of a cow from your local grass fed farmer and wonder how to cook all that meat? Listen to the podcast and read more to find out what Ann Marie will be covering in her class and how you can win this $120 value for FREE with our GIVEAWAY August 6-11.
Continue reading ONL063 GIVEAWAY Ann Marie Michaels cooks Surf and Turf. You can, too!
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By Cathy R. Payne, EdD
 Jimmy Moore is the energetic host of the wildly popular podcast show, Livin’ La Vida Low-Carb. In this show we talk to him about his 180 pound weight loss, the lessons he has learned through personal experience and his interview guests, and his two books. We also discuss the USDA proposal for the 2010 dietary guidelines. Jimmy does not mince words, and I think you will enjoy the interview.
Continue reading ONL062 Conversation with Jimmy Moore – Living the Low-Carb Life
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By Cathy R. Payne, EdD
 Click for a larger image Life on our new farm is busy and hot, but Jon and I consider ourselves “lucky ducks” because we have our first livestock on the farm. You guessed it – ducks! Sunday morning we picked up nine Khaki Campbell ducks that are six weeks old. Hens of this breed are notoriously good egg layers, excellent foragers on pasture, and hardy. Duck eggs are nutrient-dense and rich in protein, fat, cholesterol, and calcium. People who are allergic to chicken’s eggs can often enjoy eggs of other layers such as ducks.
Continue reading Everything is Ducky in Elberton!
By Jon
 A misty morning on the walking trail. Jon and I have been very busily transitioning from suburb to farm. It has been quite an adventure! Thanks to all of you who have been following us on facebook or Twitter, send encouraging emails, and listening to the archives of our Podcasts. I finished my last day of my 33 year teaching career Friday, May 28, so we hope to get back to regularly scheduled blogs and Podcasts again. Thank you for your loyalty and patience.
Since our last Podcast on April 2, we have completed so many projects at Broad River Pastures! In spite of the busyness, Jon religiously walks the farm each morning with his coffee and takes time to enjoy the beauty here. On the left is a photo of the woods near Kelley Creek one misty morning in May. I’ll see if we can post more of his morning walk photos on the Our Natural Life Podcast page on facebook.
We have been greatly blessed this month to become grandparents once again! This time we have a grandson. Mom, Dad, big sister and baby are doing fine.
Continue reading ONL061 From Suburb to Farm
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By Cathy R. Payne, EdD
Do you and your family drink fresh raw milk from your local farmer for health and nutrition? Jon and I do. However, the dairy farmers who produce your favorite beverage are struggling with multiple threats to their business right now. Keep reading for more information.
Continue reading Raw Milk Issues in the News!
By Cathy R. Payne, EdD
 Nathan Winters traveled by bicycle coast to coast to listen to the voices of American farmers. Along the way he made many friends while growing in wisdom beyond his years. We will continue to follow Nathan’s adventures, including his work on a Vermont farm and the community-supported publishing of his upcoming book. You will want to follow Nathan, too.
Continue reading ONL060 – Why we Follow Nathan Winters
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By Cathy R. Payne, EdD
Did you know that you partner with your living space? When you create the space you want, it allows you to become your best self. And while you’re de-cluttering, you can earn income from your unwanted items.
Continue reading De-Clutter to Prosper!
By Cathy R. Payne, EdD
We’re very excited about our latest Podcast! Last fall, on our farm tour to Nature’s Harmony Farm with Tim and Liz Young, we were inspired to make the transition from suburb to country. Our new place, Broad River Pastures, is about 7 miles from Nature’s Harmony. We think you will be inspired as we were. You can listen to the Podcast on the link below.
Continue reading ONL059 Nature’s Harmony Farm Tour
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By Cathy R. Payne, EdD
 Dr. Tom Cowan, principal author of The Fourfold Path to Healing, spoke with us recently about the Fourfold Path to Healing approach that he uses in his medical practice, wrote about in his book, and teaches at the Fourfold Path of Healing Conferences. The essential question he addressed in our conversation was “Is it true that people can live long, healthy lives without cancer and heart disease? Dr. Cowan believes that the answer is yes. Our Podcast interview can be accessed below or downloaded from iTunes, Zune, Tivo, or Sticher.
Continue reading ONL058 The Fourfold Path to Healing with Dr. Thomas S. Cowan
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