Episode 2: The Strenuous Life with Ed Roberson

MIND + BODY

the Strenuous Life with
Ed Roberson

Ed Roberson, host of the Mountain and Prairie podcast and Conservation Director at the Palmer Land Conservancy, shares his journey through both his personal and professional life. We weave through Ed’s career in real estate that led him into conservation work in the West and his personal evolution and exploration in everything from ultramarathons to meditation. Ed is as inspiring as he is dynamic, as dedicated a father as he is a storyteller, and as voracious a reader as he is a conservationist.

Resources:

Instagram: @mtnprairie

Podcast/Book Recs/Good News in the West: mountainandprairie.com

Show Links:

Free Will by Sam Harris

Strenuous Life Speech by Theodore Roosevelt

The Nature Fix by Florence Williams

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Ground Work

Welcome to Ground Work – a space to explore our minds, bodies, and the soil beneath our feet. Join me, Kate Kavanaugh, a farmer, entrepreneur, and holistic nutritionist, as I get curious about human nature, health, and consciousness as viewed through the lens of nature. I’m digging into deep and raw conversations with truly impactful guests that are laying the Ground Work for themselves and many generations to come. We dive into topics around farming, biohacking, regenerative agriculture, spirituality, nutrition, and beyond. Get curious and get ready with new episodes every Tuesday!

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