Explorer's Roadmap

updated January 17, 2023

GRIEF & LOVE

here for it all, whether I want to be or not. October 12, 2021

humility for divinity, and the never enough/too much mommy. December 11, 2021

the unbearable, must still be carried. December 24, 2021

there but for the grace of God, go I. Audio version (8 min). February 2, 2022

a headstone for our daughter. April 27, 2022

and still… Audio version (9 min). May 14, 2022

pieces. Audio version (12 min). July 13, 2022

the hen. August 13, 2022

before dawn. Audio version (7 min). August 24, 2022

What happened to our daughter, because I don’t want it to happen to anyone ever again. Audio version (20 min). September 21, 2022

woven. Audio version (11 min). November 2, 2022

the loyalty of grief. January 7, 2022

LIFE & GRATITUDE

here we are, with a side of ducks and gratitude. October 18, 2021

seasons as I know them, and why winter is my beloved grandpa. October 30, 2021

a word with beaver. January 5, 2022

beside myself. Audio version (8 min). February 23, 2022

the barn. Audio version (9 min). March 16, 2022

life anew (again). Audio version (10 min). March 23, 2022

service over purpose. Audio version (7 min). July 6, 2022

every which way the wind blows. Audio version (8 min). August 31, 2022

woven. Audio version (11 min). November 2, 2022

she’s here, new life and endless change. November 23, 2022

decisions and cake. November 26, 2022

winter has arrived, and I’m in love. December 17, 2022

sacrosanct suds. Audio version (21 min). December 21, 2022

Resolutions, 2023 - year of my house, both of them. December 31, 2022

COMMUNITY & CONNECTION

it’s been awhile, and I’ve missed you. September 12, 2021

an ode to the salty, ‘cause humans aren’t meant to be pasteurized. November 13, 2021

how’s things? November 17, 2021

connection as antidote, or “the Santa Claus parade”. December 1, 2021

how’s things (now)? January 26, 2022

standing on parliament hill. Audio version (9 min). February 9, 2022

you’re not the boss of me. October 26, 2022

Join my new subscriber chat, a private space for us to converse and connect. November 3, 2022

FARMING & HARVEST

sure, you can, but should you? November 10, 2021

beyond dollars, expansive evaluation over reductionism. Audio version (12 min). January 15, 2022

on hallowed ground, Part One: The Cow. Audio version (24 min). March 2, 2022

on hallowed ground, Part Two: The Butter. Audio version (16 min). March 5, 2022

a year’s worth, being fed solely from our farm. Audio version (10 min). May 18, 2022

the harvest of Romeo, life and death and terra incognita. Audio version (14 min). September 7, 2022

rabbit house & a poem. September 17, 2022

in the time of harvest. Audio version (10 min). November 9, 2022

Harvest 2022 - the finale, or is it the beginning. November 12, 2022

the story of food, it’s our story. November 16, 2022

on the mythical goal of self-sufficiency, our evolving homesteading life. December 14, 2022

RELATIONSHIPS & MARRIAGE

I’m sorry, grieved for the loss of something good. December 15, 2021

costs and benefits, build the foundation first. Audio version (14 min). January 12, 2022

on enduring love, marriage & my man. Audio version (21 min). February 12, 2022

dancing in the fray, a note for those starting out. Audio version (10 min). May 25, 2022

marriage: let’s discuss. June 1, 2022

on bulls and men. Audio version (12 min). July 20, 2022

TnT talk. Listen now (64 min). Relationships. November 5, 2022

TnT talk. Listen now (78 min). Tackling a few of your relationship questions. January 15, 2023.

HEALTH & DIS-EASE & HOME

next to skin, into the body. Ruminations on health series: clothes. November 27, 2021

sheltered and held. Ruminations on health series: home. December 8, 2021

the biohacking luddite. January 8, 2022

on the skin, into the body. Ruminations on health series: lotions and potions. Audio version (16 min). January 19, 2022

nobody wants my health advice, on how I healed from “chronic” illness. Audio version (17 min). February 16, 2022

Jake’s story, by his mama, Jeannie. April 5, 2022

on questioning the “experts”, our experience with misdiagnosis & PANDAS. Audio version (20 min). April 6, 2022

to fast or not to fast. Audio version (15 min). April 20, 2022

a good home. Audio version (16 min). August 10, 2022

the good doctor. Audio version (12 min). September 14, 2022

your wish is my command, an up close expose on my spice cabinet. October 22, 2022

pheromones not phthalates. Audio version (14 min). November 30, 2022

FOOD & NUTRITION & COOKING

bone broth, done right. Audio version (10 min). February 26, 2022

on hallowed ground, Part Two: The Butter. Audio version (16 min). March 5, 2022

food on the go, staying nourished no matter the locale. Audio version (21 min). March 19, 2022

to be nourished. Ruminations on health series: nutrition. Audio version (20 min). March 30, 2022

slow food for fast food. Audio version (11 min). April 13, 2022

Cooking as essential life skill, or be a slave to their offerings. Audio version (13 min). Juiy 27, 2022

feeding kids, beyond “helpful tips” and into the guts of the matter. Audio version (23 min). October 5, 2022

Merry Christmas. Josephines’ “krizmus kek”, pork rinds, and how I organize my life. December 24, 2022

PERSPECTIVE & GROWTH & EVOLUTION & RESILIENCE

who’s your daddy, part one. October 23, 2021

who’s your daddy - part two, sometimes knowing what you don’t want is all you got. October 27, 2021

pay attention, or pay the piper/either way you pay. November 3, 2021

owing a pig a debt, or learning as art - part one. November 20, 2021

owing a pig a debt / cont’d, or learning as art - part two. November 22, 2021

in deed be measured, in case they ever ask. Audio version (12 min). January 22, 2022

fortification for the weary. Audio version (6 min). May 4, 2022

counterfeit comestibles. Audio version (22 min). June 8, 2022

when the plebs balk, service in solidarity. Audio version (15 min). June 15, 2022

divergence, one of many. Audio version (8 min). June 22, 2022

let’s talk - food shortages. August 3, 2022

to cull. Audio version (10 min). August 17, 2022

a famine of common sense. Listen now (18 min). October 12, 2022

to dawdle, as antidote to overwhelm. Audio version (14 min). October 19, 2022

the anti-vaxxers. Audio version (26 min). December 7, 2022

IN MY KITCHEN, AROUND THE FARM

monthly roundup, slowdown style. Audio version (11 min). February 5, 2022 

monthly roundup, podcast, books, tips, and tidbits. March 26, 2022

slowdown bits and bobs, the ‘what’s happenings’ around home and farm. April 9, 2022

slowdown bits & bobs. April 30, 2022

the week in pictures, and a few little words sprinkled in. May 15, 2022

in my kitchen, around the farm. What we’re eating, drinking, and doing. May 21, 2022

in my kitchen, around the farm. Freezers, turkeys, baby bunnies, and duck balls. June 4, 2022

in my kitchen, around the farm. June 11, 2022

in my kitchen, around the farm, last week of June edition. June 25, 2022 

in my kitchen, around the farm, early July edition. July 2, 2022

in my kitchen, around the farm. Ferments, pineapple weed ice cream, butchering beef and head bunting babies. July 9, 2022

in my kitchen, around the farm. End July. July 23, 2022

in my kitchen, around the farm. July 29, 2022

in my kitchen, around the farm, early August edition. August 6, 2022

in my kitchen, around the farm. Feeding ourselves, tamarind ice cream, preservation, and a collection of maniacs. August 20, 2022

In my kitchen, around the farm. Root cellar, canning experiments, and tangible work. September 3, 2022

in my kitchen, around the farm. Yellow jackets, gratitude, brewing baby bites, and beautiful gifts. September 10, 2022

in my kitchen, around the farm. Root cellars, sweet bulls, and our favourite go-to fast meal. October 8, 2022

A Note from Tara. October 10, 2022

in my kitchen, around the farm, and a huge, gushing “thank you”. October 15, 2022

in my kitchen, around the farm. Freeze drying, root cellar progress, and salted herbs. October 29, 2022

not in my kitchen, nor around my farm. November 19, 2022

in my kitchen, around the farm. Updates, garlic, marrow butter, and what’s been inspiring me. December 3, 2022

Q&As & TnT Talks

you asked, listen now (49 min), I endeavour to answer. November 6, 2021

you asked, listen now (50 min), part two. December 4, 2021

you asked, listen now (55 min), the grand finale. December 18, 2021

TnT Talk, listen now (16 min). I got hubs to chat. February 12, 2022

q&a, whatcha’ got for me? March 8, 2022 

your q’s, my a’s. Listen now (104 min). March 12, 2022

TnT Talk, listen now (38 min). On nutrition, fitness, health, and farming. April 2, 2022

your questions answered, listen now (51 min). All things in-the-kitchen. April 16, 2022

TnT Talk, listen now (41 min). Conflict and first aid kits. April 23, 2022

farming Q&A. Listen now (38 min). May 7, 2022

Your Qs, My As, listen now (72 min). Food/kitchen edition. May 28, 2022

your Qs, my As - part one, listen now (43 min). June edition. June 18, 2022 

your Qs, my As - part two, listen now (60 min). June edition. June 18, 2022

your q’s, my a’s - July edition. Listen now (89 min), fermenting, cooking, cow and kid raising, and a gazillion other things. July 16, 2022

q&a - august edition, part one. Listen now (66 min). August 26, 2022

q&a - august edition, part two. Listen now (28 min). August 27, 2022

the annual bowmen competition. Listen now (27 min), an audio bonus by request. August 27, 2022

call for Q&A submissions. September 17, 2022

Q&As - part one. Listen now (68 min). September 24, 2022

Q&As - part two. Listen now (82 min). October 1, 2022

TnT Talk. Listen now (40 min). Farm catch-up, hard cash, and the disappearing fever. October 22, 2022

your q’s, my a’s. Listen now (46 min). December farming edition & Christmas traditions. December 10, 2022

call for questions, AMA style. January 10, 2023

Q&A answers. Listen now (91 min). Eating from our farm updates and links galore. January 15, 2023

WHERE ELSE TO FIND TARA

Abundance+. Divergence Documentary - Slowdown Farmstead featuring Tara Couture. TBA

Food Lies Film. Heal the Land While Healing Yourself - Food Lies Film Preview with Tara Couture. 

Natural Selections by Heather Heying. Mila’s Story - Lockdowns, Life, and Death. An Essay by Tara Couture.

grapevine magazine. What happened to our daughter - the hidden dangers of modern marijuana by Tara Couture.

We Are Already Free with Nathan Maingard. Slowdown Farmstead - Pleasure, Grief, Truth, & Doing What’s Right.

Peak Human Podcast with Brian Sanders. Tara Couture on Nutrient Dense, Ancestral, and Optimal Eating, Farming and Life. 

The Groundwork Podcast with Kate Kavanaugh. A Process of Reclamation: Farming, Family, and Beyond with Tara Couture

Keto Savage Podcast. Tara from Slowdown Farmstead on everything to do with running a regenerative farm!

Wise Traditions Podcast. Slow Diet in a Fast World with Tara Couture.

The Core Podcast - Life Optimization with Nick Mombello. Tara Couture - The Cycle of Life. 

Optimal Protein (Fast Keto) Podcast with Vanessa Spina. Trading Convenience for Wisdom with Tara Couture.

Restless Native Podcast with Brad Luttrell. Episode 61: Tara Couture, Farmer and Certified Nutritionist.

Justin Rhodes podcast (accessed through Abundance Plus)

The Healthy Rebellion Radio with Nicki Violetti and Robb Wolf. Salty Talk 036 featuring Tara Couture

Matriarch Collective Bundle. Life After Death & Nose to Tail Ancestral Nutrition with Tara of Slowdown Farmstead.

Sapien. Food Lies documentary.

Modern Stone Age Diet Summit. Dr. Blll Schindler and Tara Couture.

Human Performance Outliers Podcast. Episode 167: Tara Couture.

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