by Jessica Sowards
Hey there, darling! My name is Jess. There was a time that all I wanted in the world was a little farm where I could raise my family and grow our food. Now, that's exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart – to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to the Roots and Refuge podcast, friend. I am so glad you're here.
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April 16, 2025
<div class="flex max-w-full flex-col grow"> <div class= "min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+&]:mt-5" dir="auto" data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id= "e5a00704-8fcc-409f-8c7d-b0bc47366aa0" data-message-model-slug= "gpt-4o"> <div class= "flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[3px]"> <div class= "markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full break-words dark"> <p class="" data-start="108" data-end="820">Hey y’all, welcome back to the Roots and Refuge Podcast!</p> <p class="" data-start="108" data-end="820"><br data-start="168" data-end="171" /> This week, I’m sharing some thoughts from the middle of a very full season—spring is here in South Carolina, and the weeds are wild, the animals are having babies, and I’m neck-deep in garden work. But in all of that, I’ve been thinking a lot about the difference between the idea of a thing and the reality of it. In this episode, I talk about the hard-earned truth behind romantic dreams, what it really means to “be the kind of person who bakes bread,” and how choosing to show up—again and again—is where real transformation happens. If you’ve ever longed for a slower life or felt stuck waiting for better circumstances, this one’s for you.</p> <p class="" data-start="822" data-end="997">Thank you for spending time with me today. If you’ve found encouragement here, consider supporting the podcast on <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/rootsandrefuge" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Patreon</a>, where you can listen early and join our monthly Q&A.</p> <p class="" data-start="999" data-end="1038">As always—I bless you, until next time.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="flex justify-start"> </div>
April 9, 2025
<p class="" data-start="196" data-end="812">Hey y’all, welcome back to the Roots and Refuge Podcast! This week we’re continuing the conversation we started last time—shifting from understanding the nervous system to really choosing to slow down and live simply. In this episode, I’m sharing what it means to build a slower life on purpose and how the richness of presence can change everything. We talk about romanticizing the everyday, practicing gratitude, and letting peace take root in our routines. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by hustle culture or longed for a quieter, more meaningful way of living, this one’s for you.</p> <p>Thank you for spending time with me today. If you’ve found encouragement here, consider supporting the podcast on <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/rootsandrefuge">Patreon</a>, where you can listen early and join our monthly Q&A. </p> <p>As always— I bless you, until next time.</p>
April 2, 2025
<p>Hey y’all, welcome back to the Roots and Refuge Podcast! I’m your host, Jessica Sowards—my friends call me Jess—and around here, we talk about all things homesteading: growing food, raising animals, preserving and preparing what we harvest, and living more mindfully in relationship with each other and with the Earth.</p> <p>This week, I’m sharing something that’s been heavy on my heart—how we care for our minds in a world that feels loud, fast, and anxious. I’ve been spending long hours in the garden, weeding and thinking, and it led me to reflect on the nervous system, trauma, and the way we sometimes try to bully our way into peace instead of nurturing it. I’m talking about what it means to pursue a sound mind—what that really looks like on a practical, daily level—and how I’ve found surprising healing in something as simple as crochet. This is a conversation about choosing slow and quiet in a world demanding fast and loud. It’s about protecting your peace, holding space for healing, and doing the inner work that creates a secure home for ourselves and the ones we love.</p> <p>Thank you for spending time with me today. If you’ve found encouragement here, consider supporting the podcast on <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/rootsandrefuge">Patreon</a>, where you can listen early and join our monthly Q&A. </p> <p>As always— I bless you, until next time.<br /> <br /></p>
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