Ashlyn is the founder of Health Over Wealth Benson and a co-organizer of the movement to stop a proposed secondary aluminum smelter in Benson, Arizona. The aluminum facility would emit tons of pollutants each year and use huge amounts of groundwater, which would threaten the health of residents and the fragile San Pedro River ecosystem. Listen to Ashlyn’s story to hear how she got involved in this issue and how you can help.
For more check out these online resources:
https://nobensonaluminumplant.org/
https://www.protectbensonaz.org/
‘No Benson Aluminum Plant’ Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/671730632534091
Health Over Wealth Benson on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/healthoverwealthbenson
Ashlyn’s TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@nicegirlfrnd
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In December 2024, the governor of Arizona declared an active management area for the Willcox Basin, where I live, due to severe groundwater overdraft by large agricultural users, which has caused residents’ wells to go dry, the land to subside, and fissures in the land to open up. In this video I explore how this issue came about, what is currently being done about it and how to stay informed.
Visit this webpage for a list of links from the video https://uwildburro.substack.com/p/getting-up-to-speed-with-willcoxs
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I talked with Peter about his transition from working in the aerospace industry to van life, the power and rewards of living in the moment, the need for community, and more! Find Peter on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/peetetee
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Listen to Adé’s story to hear how he lived in Asia for 10 years, worked on fishing boats in Alaska, visited Earthship in Taos, and recently sold his house to embark on a journey of self-discovery. Find Adé on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dedebefore
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I sat down with Milsia to hear the story of how she went from working in the fashion industry in New York City to embarking on an uncertain journey of self discovery, which has led her to a life in service to others in Bend, OR. We discussed the realities and difficulties of leaving what’s familiar, in addition to the rewards of ‘following your bliss’. For more on the topic, check out “Reflections on the Art of Living” by Joseph Campbell. Milsia can be reached by email milsia.makris@gmail.com or on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/milsiamakris
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I am joined by Jared Posey for the first interview in a new series titled Inside the Dome, which will focus on the stories of people who have gone off the beaten path in life to pursue inner inspiration instead of following the expectations of society. Jared is an accomplished SuperAdobe builder and an original apprentice with The Mojave Center, an educational non-profit. He has been instructing and building earthen structures for the past four years throughout the desert southwest, and has led three workshops to build my SuperAdobe tiny home here in Cochise County. Listen to his story to hear how he transitioned from working in the the finance industry to exploring topics like natural building, rainwater harvesting and regenerative agriculture. Find Jared on Instagram @p0cketfull0fp0sey
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Showing off the new 12’ kitchen dome, and talking about the immense challenges presented by a project like this. Some workshop participants are looking into buying land out here, and I want people to be aware of the financial, physical and mental challenges of buying and developing raw land.
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Talking about the progress around the homestead, including the first coat of exterior plaster on the 13’ dome, and the foundation progress on the 12’ kitchen dome and 11’ bedroom dome. It was a very windy day so sorry in advance for the noise.
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Telling you about the 13’ Superadobe dome that I and friends recently built during a weeklong workshop. It was a very beautiful experience that produced an impressive structure!
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Saying hi from a 10 acre property I bought in Cochise County, AZ, explaining why I bought it and showing you around the current project
Here is a playlist by Tiny Shiny Home showing the Superadobe building process https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVcTn_zT8q6Lq6i-RN_01VPNppgN5nAu7&feature=shared
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Looking back at 2024 and the first year of this podcast
Reviewing the book The One-Straw Revolution by Masanobu Fukuoka, a Japanese farmer who developed his method of “do-nothing” or natural farming over 30 years, from the 1940’s to 70’s. He set out to prove a spiritual revelation that human knowledge amounted to nothing by forgoing such modern farming methods as tilling, pesticides and fertilizers to produce the same amount of food with much less labor, by working with nature. I found the book inspiring and thought-provoking, and feel it can serve as a philosophical underpinning to my farming endeavor, which might be closer to becoming a reality (updates in this episode)!
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Reflecting a bit on the CO Trail experience and talking about my next project.
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