The Soft Focus

“Is your baby sleeping okay?” is probably the #1 question new parents get when they bring a new child into the world. And of course it is! Sleep is essential. But it is also a hot topic, and there are many opinions about how to do it “right”. Today’s guest is Brittany Chambers, and she has a lot to say about the natural, biological rhythms of infant sleep. Brittany is an Infant and Family Sleep Specialist, on a mission to help parents return to their intuition and connect more with their babies. She shares some keen insights about why you can stop trying to manipulate baby sleep (at all), how she embodies a family-centered way of living, and the joys of raising babies from a “foundation of safety”. If you’re a new parent, looking to become a parent, or know someone who is, be sure to check out Brittany’s wisdom. And of course, share it with someone who you know would enjoy it. Corinne and Britt discuss: The Nurture RevolutionDr Sophie BrockHunt, Gather, Parentgoodnightmoonchild.com@goodnightmoonchildThis episode was brought to you by Late Bloomer Ranch. Be sure to check our farm-raised yarn, flower essences, and BloomBoxes available to ship in the continental USA. And as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

We are back with another solo episode on the podcast. Today, Corinne is diving into the (sometimes thorny) topic of motherhood. This time, the context is in agriculture. This isn’t about advice, and it’s not a how-to. This is simply a personal reflection on how Corinne wound up raising babies at Late Bloomer Ranch, and her general philosophy around parenting. In this episode, Corinne dives into: This episode was brought to you by Late Bloomer Ranch. Be sure to check our farm-raised yarn, flower essences, and BloomBoxes available to ship in the continental USA. And as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

Dani Beinstein is back on the podcast today, gracing us with her ever-growing wisdom and grace. The topic du jour is change, from the inside out, and adapting to life as it is showing up right now. In some ways, change is inevitable— “the only constant is change”, as the cliche goes. Yet, on the other hand, letting go of challenging behaviors and patterns can be incredibly difficult and sometimes completely impossible. Where do these truths meet? If you’ve ever woken up and looked in the mirror and felt tired of your own self-deceptions, this episode is for you. It’s not a discussion about how to improve productivity or how to break old habits— this is a soul-deep discussion of who we really are at our core, and how we can come into deeper communion with that truth. Corinne and Danielle discuss: this too shall passThe Alphabet Versus the GoddessRasputin Interested in connecting with Danielle? Find her online www.daniellebeinstein.com and on instagram @danibeinstein. She is available for one-on-one astrological counseling sessions and new moon circles in Nashville and on Zoom. This episode was brought to you by Late Bloomer Ranch. Be sure to check our farm-raised yarn, flower essences, and BloomBoxes available to ship in the continental USA. And as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

Dani Beinstein is back on the podcast today, gracing us with her ever-growing wisdom and grace. The topic du jour is change, from the inside out, and adapting to life as it is showing up right now. In some ways, change is inevitable— “the only constant is change”, as the cliche goes. Yet, on the other hand, letting go of challenging behaviors and patterns can be incredibly difficult and sometimes completely impossible. Where do these truths meet? If you’ve ever woken up and looked in the mirror and felt tired of your own self-deceptions, this episode is for you. It’s not a discussion about how to improve productivity or how to break old habits— this is a soul-deep discussion of who we really are at our core, and how we can come into deeper communion with that truth. Corinne and Danielle discuss: The Story of Us The Phantom TollboothIsis by Bob DylanInterested in connecting with Danielle? Find her online www.daniellebeinstein.com and on instagram @danibeinstein. She is available for one-on-one astrological counseling sessions and new moon circles in Nashville and on Zoom. This episode was brought to you by Late Bloomer Ranch. Be sure to check our farm-raised yarn, flower essences, and BloomBoxes available to ship in the continental USA. And as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

Today’s guest is Lauren Palmer of Bloomsbury Farm in Smyrna, Tennessee. Bloomsbury Farm is a diversified organic farm, with a host of vegetables, fruits, flowers, events, and even a small school onsite. It’s a cornucopia in a beautiful and romantic area of the country, less than an hour outside of Nashville. On today’s show, Lauren walks Corinne through the evolution of her farm business, how she has grown as a farmer and entrepreneur, and all the things that keep her excited for new growth. Lauren shares the importance of leaning on her amazing team, the important role of her family members in building out her bigger vision, what she loves most about her multi-faceted farm business, and so much more. It’s a great conversation for anyone who is looking to diversify their farm, or is interested in small-scale farming in general! Corinne and Lauren discuss: Find Lauren and Bloomsbury Farm online and on instagram! This episode was brought to you by Late Bloomer Ranch. Be sure to check our farm-raised yarn, flower essences, and BloomBoxes available to ship in the continental USA. And as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

Do you just love local flowers? Are you a designer or grower yourself? This episode is for you. Ellen Frost is a floral designer, and owner of Local Color Flowers in Baltimore, Maryland. Over the past 16 years, Ellen built a business from a passion for flowers and a connection to local farms in her area. Through several key changes and evolutions, Ellen has taken her original concept of arranging local, wedding florals for friends into a multi-faceted business with both brick-and-mortal and online offerings. Through the story of the growth of her business, Ellen also illuminates how she built up personal confidence in her craft, resisted the endless push to scale her business, developed her own supply chains, and found her voice as an educator. It was such an illuminating episode for us, and we know you will learn so much from Ellen, too. Corinne and Ellen discuss: If you want to connect with Ellen Frost (and trust us, you do), there are a few places to find her online: Local Color Flowers, Ellen Frost’s personal site, and instagram. Find her newsletter here This episode was brought to you by Late Bloomer Ranch. Be sure to check our farm-raised yarn, flower essences, and BloomBoxes available to ship in the continental USA. And as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

Today we are doing something a little bit different: taking time to reflect on some of the major lessons from a year of podcasting, and interviewing incredible guests. Corinne is on the mic today, solo, unpacking the major takeaways from the formative episodes on the podcast. Taking the time to look back and review is a life hack that always leads to big breakthroughs and improvements. Using that same tool to assess the podcast, and field some questions from our regular listeners, is the name of the game today. This episode was brought to you by Late Bloomer Ranch. Be sure to check our farm-raised yarn, flower essences, and BloomBoxes available to ship in the continental USA. And as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

For some, in the digital age, life feels faraway and disconnected. As if each and every part of life comes from a separate factory, Amazon’ed right to our front doors. Today’s guest, Grace Gurganus, wanted to connect the dots and have a more immediate connection with her lived experience. She set out to make an impact in her local food system in southern Oregon, and experienced a radical change in lifestyle and career. Grace is a mobile butcher, meaning she earns her keep traveling from farm to farm and slaughtering animals onsite. It wasn’t the life she expected to have, but the life she found from following her heart and trusting the process along the way. On today’s episode, Corinne and Grace not only discuss the story of how Grace wound up on the “kill truck”, but also how her work experience has shaped her life and healed some deep wounds. It’s a powerful conversation for anyone interested in getting to the heart of the matter— the line between life and death, and how by doing challenging things, life becomes easier. Corinne and Grace talk about: Slowdown FarmsteadStart a Farm Connect with Grace on instagram @gracieg_goodkarmafarm This episode was brought to you by Late Bloomer Ranch. Be sure to check our farm-raised yarn, flower essences, and BloomBoxes available to ship in the continental USA. And as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

Creating something beautiful requires talent, humility, and grit. In our digital world, we often want to gloss over the less glamorous parts of the process, and focus exclusively on the end-product, the perfected image of a job well done. But, underneath any craft or creation is a story of a maker, and how they developed their unique gifts. Christy Sing Robertson, today’s guest, wasn’t always a hatter. In fact, the decision to create custom hats came later in life by way of an intuitive pull. Since starting on her journey, Christy has created not only a custom hat company focused on premium-quality bespoke hats, but also a new way of life and flow for herself and her family. On today’s episode, Christy generously walks us through her journey in finding her creative passion, her commitment to timelessness and quality, how she overcame adrenal burnout, and all the ways that connecting with her boundaries and non-negotiable needs have driven her to grow personally and professionally. Christy and Corinne discuss: Chop Wood, Carry Water by Rick FieldsThe War of Art by Stephen PressfieldOld Salt Festival Connect with Christy online at SingHatCo.com! This episode was brought to you by Late Bloomer Ranch. Be sure to check our farm-raised yarn, flower essences, and BloomBoxes available to ship in the continental USA. And as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

What does it mean to feel fulfilled, feel secure? Today’s guest, Sena Maria, has a few ideas to get you started on your path of low-anxiety living and radical nourishment. It all starts with real, whole, animal-based foods. Sena Maria is a mineral nutritional balancing practitioner, and she’s going to walk you through why animal foods matter, how to learn to trust your body’s cravings again, and become more resilient and healthy overall. Instead of overly-complicated instructions with ingredients from far-off places, Sena encourages her clients to look towards foods that excite them, and to plug in ingredients from responsible small-farms raising animals the right way. The results are nothing short of radical, and today’s episode is definitely worth a listen if you find yourself feeling run-down, under-fed, or restricted by food. Sena and Corinne discuss: Find her on instagram @sena__maria, or sena-maria.com, and join her amazing group program! This episode was brought to you by Late Bloomer Ranch. Be sure to check our farm-raised yarn, flower essences, and BloomBoxes available to ship in the continental USA. And as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

If you’ve ever wondered about natural fibers, you are going to love this episode. And I’m not just saying that because today’s guest is my sister, Claire McAndrews Oliver. Claire is a Product Line Manager at Patagonia, and has spent her career working in apparel and understanding the process of imagining a garment and bringing it to life. Claire and I delve into the world of fiber and apparel, and attempt to shine a light on how the industry works, and why fiber matters. In today’s world, the process of creating a garment is complicated, and can cover several continents. If you want to add another layer of intentionality to your life, maybe start with your closet. Claire guides me through the following: Late Bloomer Ranch yarnFibershed Connect with Claire: On instagram @good_chit This episode is brought to you by Late Bloomer Ranch, a holistic ranch in the Teton Valley raising meat, eggs, wool, and cut-flowers of the utmost quality with integrity to match. Late Bloomer Ranch has Bloom Boxes for sale— the choicest cuts of meat packaged to ship throughout the lower 48 states. Check out Bloom Boxes, Flower Essences, Yarn & more at latebloomerranch.com And as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

Welcome to 2024! For us, this year has gotten off to a hot start with lots of exciting changes and updates at the ranch. According to today’s guest, Remington Donovan, that’s all par for the course for an 8 year— when your energy is focused in the right direction. Remington is a spiritual teacher, author, numerologist, astrologer, tarot reader, podcaster and so much more. He is insightful, outspoken, and full of wisdom from across the ages. On today’s episode, Remington guides us through some powerful teachings for the year ahead, and to bring more prosperity and purpose into your life. If you are interested in the esoteric, are looking for a boost in moral, or some fresh energy to restart your life’s mission— this is going to be a great episode. Corinne and Remington dive into: Remington’s book Prosperity PracticesIf you want to dive deeper into Remington’s work, take one of his workshops, or sign up for his patreon— you can find him here: themysticalarts And as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

The foundation of every farm and garden begins with a seed. On this week’s episode, we dive into the world of seed production, why it matters, and how you can be more informed about purchasing seed and producing your own. Don Tipping is a farmer, permaculturalist, seedsman, and owner of Siskiyou Seeds, in the Siskiyou mountains of southwest Oregon. As stated on their website, “Siskiyou Seeds is dedicated to providing growers of all scales with organic, open-pollinated seeds of exceptional vigor, quality, and integrity. We are unique in the seed world in that we actually grow most of the seed that we sell here at our home farm.” Today, Don walks us through why it matters that Siskiyou Seeds actually *grows* their own seeds at their home farm, or by partnering with nearby farms, and how bio-regionally adapted seeds are the gateway to the heirlooms of tomorrow. Corinne and Don discuss— Wild Garden SeedJohn Navazio Gregor Mendel and the birth of geneticsTurtle Tree SeedsRowen White of Sierra SeedsDon Tipping’s Seed Academy Nikolai Vavilov Kristyn Leach of Namu Farm and Second Generation SeedsFind Don and his products at siskiyouseeds.com, as well as on Instagram @siskiyouseeds And as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

Mark Kimball farms at Essex Farm in Essex, New York with his wife, Kristin, and their children and farm employees. Essex Farm is a “free choice, whole-diet, year-round CSA” in upstate New York, and, as you’ll learn on this episode, so much more. Mark is a thinker, and someone who is unafraid to take an unpopular opinion. He muses on difficult topics related to the “regenerative” movement, and asks questions that we are still pondering— even weeks after recording this podcast. Mark’s perspective correlates with so much of what we aspire to at Late Bloomer Ranch, and taps into the essence of what it means to farm and attempt to steward a brighter future. Dip into the root of it all, and reconnect with the essential elements of tending land with Mark Kimball. Corinne and Mark discuss: Shah of Shahs by Ryszard KapuscinskiPig Earth by John BergerHis wife, Kristin Kimball’s amazing booksTo find out more about Mark and his farm, visit essexfarmcsa.com You can also connect with him on instagram @farmerkimball And as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

Horses are powerful, dignified creatures. Strong in their softness, and remarkably willing companions for all the adventures (and misadventures) of their human riders. For people who love horses, there is no replacement for their presence and healing, and the richness of the dynamic relationship of horse and rider. On today’s episode of The Soft Focus, Corinne discusses the power of horses for healing with Emily Anderson of Embodying Wild. Emily describes herself and her work as an “ever-evolving wild-woman with a gift for reconnecting people with the source of their power. She is an intuitive healer, a spiritual guide and the founder of Embodying Wild, a healing space that supports individuals through online coaching, group retreats, and heart-centered partnership with horses.” In this discussion, Emily walks Corinne through the principles behind her work, and how she practices somatic techniques with clients, as well as in her own life. Emily graciously shares her own connection to the working ranch in Montana she calls home, how horses bring her back to her true nature in the present moment, and how her practices open her heart to a fuller experience of living. Emily and Corinne discuss: Sabine Birmann’s philosophy of Being with Horses You can find Emily online on her website embodyingwild.com and @embodying_wild. And as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

Are you someone who finds confidence and purpose in learning new things? Do you enjoy feeling personally empowered in your home and garden? Are you always looking to have more control over the supply chains impacting your daily life? If so, this episode is for you. Arielle Crawford spent the beginning of her professional life as a sustainable fashion designer in New York City. Committed to wearing exclusively natural fibers, she wanted to expand that discipline into other areas of her life. After COVID, she knew it was time to take her skillset and burgeoning confidence to a homestead in rural Texas, and learn how to live off the land. Today, Arielle walks Corinne through her journey learning about natural building methods and materials. They discuss diving into new projects before being “ready”, gaining confidence from learning new skills, the authenticity of living your life one day at a time, and how pregnancy is a superpower. Arielle is warm and generous with her information and experiences— we know this episode will inspire you to get out there and build something new! Corinne and Arielle discuss: The Hand Sculpted House Find Arielle’s non-profit on instagram @therealnesspreserve, as well as her natural building company @texas_cob. Stay tuned for all their offerings in spring of 2024, teaching others about natural building and homesteading skills. And as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

Leif Routman joins us today to discuss all things food. Leif is a musician, forager, and local food advocate. By day he dips his toes into part-time farming and a little cooking, and by night he makes his living on stage as a bandleader, performer, and composer. Corinne and Leif discuss the richness of a deep food culture, both in the production and the consumption. Also, Leif’s childhood in the upper-midwest, to his journey to the intermountain west, and the changing landscape in-between. He shares stories around his own journey to local food, foraging, and food advocacy— searching for flavor and quality, and ultimately finding so much more. This conversation was warm, engaging, and of-the-moment. We know you'll enjoy it. Covered today: “The Third Plate” by BarberIf you want to connect with Leif, you can find him and his musical exploits on IG @leifroutman. Be sure to check out his exploits in local sourdough baking and cooking with local foods. And as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

Danielle Beinstein is back on the podcast today, with her signature wisdom and insight. Corinne and Danielle converse about living life in the present, and from the heart, in an increasingly digital society. Danielle shares her lived experience of coming home to herself, and peeling back layers of conditioning and coping mechanisms to reveal her deepest core. It’s a real and enriching conversation for anyone looking to have deeper authenticity in their lives. Corinne and Danielle discuss: hick travel vs thin travel Fatal Conveniences Thank you so much for listening to The Soft Focus podcast. As a small business, everyone at TSF and Late Bloomer Ranch sincerely appreciates your support. Don’t hesitate to reach out and let us know what you think of the episode, who else you would like to hear from, and how this podcast finds you. And as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

Charlie Southward, the founder of IGH Gardens, is a gardening genius. He grows lush and abundant produce on his half-acre farm in Long Beach, California, year-round, to donate to shelters in the region. In addition to his generosity with the food he grows, Charlie also teaches volunteers how to garden and grow food in their own backyards. On today’s episode, Charlie shares his inspiring life story, his spiritual experiences as a farmer and gardener, and how he started IGH Gardens. Corinne and Charlie cover: As mentioned, Charlie loves to connect with volunteers and share his skills. He also needs your help, and your skills! If you’d like to get involved with IGH Gardens, here is where you can find him: https://ighgardens.org@ighgardensigh88gardens@gmail.comAnd as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.

We’re back with another conversation between Corinne and Elliana Araujo to break down the nuts and bolts of the meat we produce at Late Bloomer Ranch. This episode is a compilation of questions we get frequently— wether it’s at the farmer’s market, our email inbox, or over social media. If you’ve ever wondered exactly how our meat is raised, this episode is for you. Today’s conversation is centered around rotational grazing, heritage breeds, supplemental grains and other feedstuffs, and the delicious and nourishing products that come from animals raised this way. Corinne and Elliana discuss: You can find all of the Late Bloomer Ranch products, newsletter, podcast and blog at latebloomerranch.com Stay tuned for shipping launching August of 2023! And as always, we’d love to hear from you. Did you love this episode? Did it make you think? Let us know. Reach out via email hello@latebloomerranch.com or on Instagram @latebloomerranch Please subscribe, rate and review the show. See you next time.