The Kindred Life Podcast

What would you do if you had all the time you needed? Join me in this fascinating episode with my friend Christine Wilson , mom of six, licensed professional counselor-turned-coach, and the founder of the first whole brain planner on the market, the Think Time Planner . And she is also now my neighbor!   After creating a pen + paper neuroscience experiment in her garage, Christine developed a whol...

In a world of home design influencers and Pinterest perfection, it’s easy to look at our homes and highlight the imperfections or things that need to be fixed...rather than see the beauty that’s already there. JOIN ME, and let’s reframe things a little bit. Let's look at our homes in a different way. This episode is a celebration of the places in our homes where our beautiful daily lives are l...

What's a dream you haven't pursued because you're not sure how to move forward? JOIN ME in this episode where I share a story about not giving up on a dream that began almost 10 years ago of growing wildflowers in my urban Dallas backyard...to my current day-to-day on a Tennessee flower farm. This is a story of a journey...of putting one foot in front of the other, learning, growing, a...

How do I feel about releasing a book, 2 years later? JOIN ME in this fun and reflective episode where I share some behind-the-scenes of The Kindred Life book, some surprising things you might not know, some memorable moments, some things I've learned and still believe. 🌼 ~ ~ ~ ~ SHOW NOTES: Go to this episode’s blog post for photos and more at ChristineMarieBailey.com/blog . Grab a copy of my...

As people who have been created by God, we have a unique opportunity to have a hands-on, intimate role in cultivating sacred places on this earth. 🌍 We also have the choice and ability to contribute to desecration if we so wish. Which will it be? Let's explore HOW we can we take seriously the great privilege we’ve been given to tend and cultivate good things on this earth - not just on Earth...

Wanderlust, anyone? 🙋🏻‍♀️ Join me and Steven for another free-flowing chat from the barn studio here on Kindred Farm, and this time, we're sharing 4 of our favorite North Carolina mountain towns (that all happen to begin with the letter B!).  In this casual, fun conversation, we also talk about the importance of leaving space for adventure, supporting local businesses, and one of the most me...

Join me as I chat with Sophia Eng , a first-generation Vietnamese American, sought-after speaker, podcast host, and author of the brand new, beautiful cookbook, The Nourishing Asian Kitchen . She’s also one of my fellow Tennessee farmers! Sophia recently left a successful Silicon Valley career to start a 5-acre permaculture mini farm with her family in east Tennessee in the foothills of the Appala...

He’s back! Once again, there are NO EDITS and no plan for what to talk about! 🫢 Join me for another fun conversation with inspiring entrepreneur and incredible chef, my fellow farmer and adventurer, my husband, Steven Bailey. On the evening of a date night at home, Steven and I sit down to chat together again in the studio here on Kindred Farm about the joys and challenges of the huge building pr...

Have you ever felt swept up in a love story? I'm not talking about one of human love, but a love story with your Creator who so intimately cares about your life that He sends you love letters every single day? Join me and listen to this short story about a day this happened to me - one that I’ll never forget.  Today is the day to open your eyes and see. 🌄 ~ ~ ~ ~ SHOW NOTES: “I Won’t Let You...

This episode is one of my favorites! “Root to rise” is a phrase that my yoga instructor always used to say, and I’ve never forgotten it. What’s beneath the surface - the roots - are just one part of the story. We root so we can rise strong above the surface. In this episode, I share inspiring and practical ideas from farming and gardening on why strong roots are so important, and we explore how ri...

No matter what our story is, at some point we all must learn to choose our hard, hold things loosely, and surrender. Join me for a conversation with my wondrous friend Sarah Ford - birth doula and aspiring midwife, owner of (Re)birthing Wellness and Held Postpartum , and lover of all things health and wellness. This episode is packed with inspiration for every woman, whether you’ve birthed or not,...

Let’s kick “new year, new you” to the curb - instead of neat, tidy goal lists, let’s approach the new year another way. How about just be yourself this year, but healthier and more rooted in what matters most? How about instead of perfection, we embrace the messiness of life and find the beauty in that?  In this episode, we talk about how to distinguish between the messes that DO need to be cleane...

In these shorter days that can be drab and dark, how can we “kindle fires” by the way we live our lives? Especially in times that seem cold and harsh, each of us can add warmth to the world in big and small ways. 🪵🔥 In this episode, we talk about everything from the magic of campfires, to radical hospitality, to some ideas for ways you can add warmth right now to your own world and the lives aro...

So this is fun…on my 46th birthday, I recorded the 46th episode! It’s also been ✨1 whole year✨ since I first launched this podcast. What a journey it’s been so far, and I’m filled to the brim with gratitude for the privilege of being a part of your lives in this way. To celebrate these milestones, on this reflective episode, I share 9 THINGS I KNOW - things that are abundantly clear to me now, a...

So…is being “busy” OK or not? For so long, I’ve shunned the idea of busyness, when I have actually enjoyed being busy when it’s about things that are life-giving and purposeful. Who knew? In this episode, I share a quote from another author that led me to an a-ha moment that deeply impacted me. I couldn't wait to share it with you. I unpack the idea of busyness and share a key practice that ha...

Why, if nourishing ourselves and each other is one of the most important things we can do as human beings, would we allow so many other things to replace it? Let’s not be in danger of losing something elemental that holds us together - returning to the table .   In this final part of my Fall Gathering Series, we talk about why it’s so important not to lose momentum after you’ve gone through the ef...

Join me for another delightful conversation with my multi-talented friend Sarah Gilliam , community advocate, beekeeper, photographer, believer in flower power, and homesteader raising her family just up the road from our farm. And this time, we’re talking about the magical world of HONEYBEES! 🐝✨ We recorded this on Sarah’s dreamy porch at her home in Hilltown, TN. As an experienced beekeeper of...

Welcome back to part 4 of my Fall Gathering Series on where I’m inviting you into a special (and very doable!) challenge this fall (hint: fall + food + friends + outside!). 🍂 In this episode, we finally talk about the FOOD. We also address the roadblocks some of you face, like, "I don't like to cook!"  Or, "I have no idea what to make!" I’ve got you. Be inspired by the dif...

Welcome back to my Fall Gathering Series where I’m inviting you into a special (and very doable!) challenge this fall (hint: fall + food + friends + outside!). 🍂 In part 3 of the series, we talk about the setting for your fall gathering - why outside? And where? We also tackle the biggest hurdle I hear from people regarding gathering in their own spaces - My space isn’t good enough . Join me in t...

Welcome back to my new Fall Gathering Series where I’m inviting you into a special (and very doable!) challenge this fall (hint: fall + food + friends + outside!). In this episode of the series, we talk about the WHO - who do we invite around our tables to cultivate community? What do we do if we feel like we don’t have anyone to invite or we’re afraid of rejection? I also share a perspective that...

Creating a welcoming space to invite others in doesn't have to be complicated, expensive, or anxiety-inducing. In fact, it can be simple, lifegiving, and full of the character unique to your space and people! JOIN ME in my new Fall Gathering Series where I’m inviting you into a special (and very doable!) challenge this fall (hint: fall + food + friends + outside!). Start by saying yes and show...

In this BONUS episode, join me for a quick 6-minute story about a special dress and why it’s more than just a dress. This story is also about connection with our children in the small moments and carrying ourselves in the world with joy, freedom, and authenticity. I hope this encourages you today! ~ ~ ~ SHOW NOTES: Ep. 22: Learning to Be Free - A Body Image Story Free People True Food Kitchen Go t...

My favorite person is back on the podcast this week, and once again, there are NO EDITS and no plan for what to talk about! 🫢 Join me for another fun, freestyle convo with my husband, Steven Bailey, fellow farmer and adventurer, inspiring entrepreneur and extraordinary chef. On the cusp of some big changes here on Kindred Farm, Steven and I sit down together again in the barn studio one evening t...

Calling all my bookish friends! This episode will show you how to take your love of books and reading, and shape it into a time of community and connection with friends. BONUS: add tea + snacks. 📚🫖🍫 Books have been like friends to me through so many ages and seasons. Maybe they’ve been that for you too…or maybe you’re feeling the pull to carve out more time and space for reading, simply for the...

We want close and meaningful relationships with our spouse and children, but how do we intentionally pursue them in the midst of everyday life? And how about taking time for personal growth when we’re juggling so many other things? You’re going to love this vulnerable conversation with my friend, Courtney Bareman! Courtney is a mother of four (from toddler to teenager) and certified Enneagram coac...