The Soft Focus

"The more micro narratives change, the more the bigger narrative will change." The Magic That's Already Here "Regenerative" has become another word we toss around without really feeling into what it means. Leon Bucher -Holistic Management Practitioner and consultant- invites us to slow down and look more closely—why do most regenerative projects fail, and what actually cre...

In this episode of The Soft Focus Podcast , Corinne is joined by functional nutritionist, somatic health coach, and trauma-informed neurosomatic intelligence practitioner Kymber Maulden for a grounded conversation about what healing really means—and why so many of us feel like we’re doing everything “right” and still not getting better. They talk about chronic illness, nervous system regulation, s...

In this eye-opening episode of The Soft Focus, Corinne challenges conventional wisdom about pork, revealing how pastured, corn and soy-free pork offers remarkable nutritional, environmental, and hormonal benefits. Discover why this misunderstood meat might be the perfect addition to your diet—especially for women recovering from depletion or seeking hormonal balance. What You'll Learn The cru...

Welcome back to The Soft Focus !  Imagine a food system where our choices aren't just guided by labels like "organic" or "grass-fed," but by deep relationships, integrity, and care. In today's solo episode, we're peeling back the layers of industrial marketing and exploring what it truly means to nourish ourselves—and our communities—through conscious connection...

In this week’s episode of Soft Focus , I’m joined by Dr. Erin Borbet —licensed acupuncturist, herbalist, and doula—for a nourishing conversation on women’s hormone health from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective. Together, we explore what it means to live with our cycles rather than in resistance to them. Erin shares how TCM views the phases of a woman’s life—menstruation, fertility, perime...

Imagine a world where food isn't just a commodity, but a connection to community, sustainability, and hope. In this powerful episode, we're diving deep into the heart of America's food system with Austin Frerick , author of Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America's Food Industry . Meet Austin Frerick: Champion of Food Justice More than just an author, Austin is a pa...

Welcome back to Soft Focus ! Today, we’re diving into winter garden planning—ensuring a thriving, resilient harvest for 2025. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned gardener, these expert strategies from Late Bloomer Ranch and my kitchen gardens will set you up for success. Though it’s winter, now is the ideal time to prepare your garden. Strategic planning now leads to a bountiful harvest, so...

Imagine a perfect superfood, that was abundantly available and chock full of essential vitamins and minerals.  That superfood is pork liver! As in, the largest organ in the pig’s body. In fact, all organ meats are nutrient-dense and have so much to offer.  Are you curious about organ meats, but also a little grossed out? Or maybe you’ve hopped on the desiccated liver capsule train, but aren’t real...

After a little hiatus, the Soft Focus is back. And today’s episode is a deep dive into the world of ghee— an ancestral superfood of clarified butter.  Sheerlie Ryngler, the woman behind cult ghee brand Belly of the Sun, is on the podcast today sharing the magic of healthy fat. At Belly of the Sun, she clarifies grass-fed butter and blends it with powerful herbs to make amazing treats that nourish...

“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 Sp...

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:...

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 sometim...

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 sometime...

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 sh...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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, outsp...

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...

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 ask...

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 h...

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 wearin...