BODY + SOIL
Salt of the Earth with
Nancy Bruns
“You are not a drop in the ocean; you are the entire ocean in a drop.” – Rumi.
Salt is not just a seasoning on your table – it is the currency of cells, the crystal of life. This podcast unfolds in two parts. At the beginning is a mini-dive into salt with Kate. Why does salt matter so much? From history, to our biology, salt has an important place at the table. In the second part, an interview with Nancy Bruns of JQ Dickinson Salt-Works in West Virginia. Nancy shares the story of her 7th generation salt operation in the Kanawha valley in Appalachia where they make salt by hand using the power of the sun and the briny waters of an ancient underground ocean. We explore the process of making salt and how it connects us to the land, to our bodies, and to history.
We Also Talk About
- The salt-making process
- The importance of trace minerals
- The difference between JQD salt and sea salt
- A brief history of salt
- & so much more
Resources:
Instagram: @jqdsalt
Further Reading:
Welcome to Mind, Body, and Soil. 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. At its heart, this podcast is about finding the threads of what it means to be humans woven into this earth. 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, grief, biohacking, regenerative agriculture, spirituality, nutrition, and beyond. Get curious and get ready with new episodes every Tuesday!
“You are not a drop in the ocean; you are the entire ocean in a drop.” – Rumi.
Salt is not just a seasoning on your table – it is the currency of cells, the crystal of life. This podcast unfolds in two parts. At the beginning is a mini-dive into salt with Kate. Why does salt matter so much? From history, to our biology, salt has an important place at the table. In the second part, an interview with Nancy Bruns of JQ Dickinson Salt-Works in West Virginia. Nancy shares the story of her 7th generation salt operation in the Kanawha valley in Appalachia where they make salt by hand using the power of the sun and the briny waters of an ancient underground ocean. We explore the process of making salt and how it connects us to the land, to our bodies, and to history.
- The salt-making process
- The importance of trace minerals
- The difference between JQD salt and sea salt
- A brief history of salt
- & so much more
Resources:
Instagram: @jqdsalt
Further Reading:
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