Explorer's Roadmap
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.