52. A Note on Rest & Our Yearly Winter Break

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Hands in the Soil

Hannah Keitel

53 episodes

3 days ago

Welcome to Hands in the Soil, the podcast that dives deep into all things food, farming, and our intricate connection to the planet. We’re shining the spotlight on all those who work closely with the Earth – from farmers and ranchers, backyard gardeners and forestry workers, to indigenous seed keepers, waterway protectors and more. Together, we'll be uprooting the unseen, and learning from stewards at the frontlines of creating solutions to the existential threats we face in the era of climate change, food scarcity, and exploitation of our finite natural resources.

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52. A Note on Rest & Our Yearly Winter Break

Hands in the Soil

10 minutes 37 seconds

3 days ago

52. A Note on Rest & Our Yearly Winter Break

In this episode, we take a moment to reflect on the importance of rest, both in our bodies and within the ecosystems we care for. As winter settles in, it’s vital to remember that this season naturally invites us to slow down, retreat inward, and regenerate, even as our culture encourages the opposite. Through the lens of gardening and seasonal wisdom, I examine how our industrial food system has all but eliminated rest, and what that teaches us about imbalance in ourselves.

Whether you’re feeling stretched thin by holiday demands or simply craving permission to pause, this episode offers a gentle reminder that it’s okay to slow down.

Tune in to learn more about:

Why winter invites us to slow down and go inward
How cultural expectations clash with natural seasonal rhythms
The value of rest in the garden, and why abundance depends on it
What the industrial food system reveals about exhaustion and extraction
Recognizing your body’s cues for rest
Why I don’t celebrate the “new year” on January 1st
How creating spaciousness nurtures creativity and clarity

And on that note, we’ll be taking a break from the podcast until January 2026. Happy holidays, and we'll see you on the other side!

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