Episode #12 Patrice Porter Growing Resilient Families with The Gardening Grandma

Welcome to the Professional Women's Wellness Podcast! I’m Dr. Peggy Gleason, creator of the Mindful Eating Approach.

Today, we have a special guest, Patrice Porter, also known as The Gardening Grandma.

Patrice is a master cultivator who sows seeds of life skills in future generations, teaching the art of growing fresh, nourishing foods while supporting the growth of resilient families.

She’s the author of the "Bringing Out the Potential of Children" series and co-author of the #1 Best Seller, "No-Problem Parenting; Raising Your Kiddos with More Confidence and Less Fear."

Key Topics:

Patrice's Journey and Background:

• Patrice shares her journey into gardening and her transition into becoming The Gardening Grandma.

• "I always had rhythm. I can keep a beat. I think, I hope, let’s find out."

Importance of Nutritious Food:

• The challenges of finding unadulterated foods and the benefits of growing your own.

• "I would go to the grocery stores and it was so hard to find unadulterated foods. It's worse now."

Incorporating Gardening into Busy Lives:

• Tips on how to fit gardening into a busy lifestyle and the benefits of even small-scale gardening.

• "You can have your little pot of herbs by the door and use that to liven up your dishes."

Teaching Kids to Garden:

• The joy and benefits of teaching children to garden and how it can be a bonding experience.

• "Gardening with your kids can be a terrific bonding opportunity and an avenue for quality time."

Urban Gardening Tips:

• How to engage urban kids in gardening and create interest even in small spaces.

• "The first question I always ask is, 'What type of garden would you like to have?'"

Gardening as Stress Relief:

• Using gardening as a meditative practice and stress relief.

• "Gardening can be great for stress relief and almost becomes like a meditative practice."

Family Gardening:

• The importance of family gardening and how it fosters resilience and quality time.

• "I’m really big on having family gardens. It's an opportunity to spend quality time and open up conversations."

Quotes from the Episode:

• "Gardening with your kids can be a terrific bonding opportunity and an avenue for quality time."

• "Gardening can be great for stress relief and almost becomes like a meditative practice."

Special Offer:

Patrice offers various online courses, including a free course titled "Green Thumb Kids: Unleash Your Creativity and Grow Some Garden Goodies."

She is also offering a free gift Creating A Family Vision PDF.

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriceporter/

Conclusion:

Thank you for joining us on this episode of the Professional Women's Wellness Podcast.

We hope Patrice’s insights on gardening and family resilience inspire you to start your own garden and nurture a healthier lifestyle

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