Roots and Refuge Podcast

De: Jessica Sowards
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  • Hey there, darling! My name is Jess. There was a time that all I wanted in the world was a little farm where I could raise my family and grow our food. Now, that's exactly what exists outside my door. In watching it unfold, a new dream was formed in my heart – to share this beautiful life with others and teach them the lessons we've learned along the way. Welcome to the Roots and Refuge podcast, friend. I am so glad you're here.
    2023
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  • Some Foor Without a Phone (The Balance of Homesteading)

    Some Foor Without a Phone (The Balance of Homesteading)
    Apr 23 2025

    Hey y’all, welcome back to the Roots and Refuge Podcast!

    This week, I’m sharing some thoughts from a damp, full spring garden and continuing a theme we’ve been sitting with these last few weeks—living slow, present, and rooted in truth. In this episode, we’re talking about balance—in nature, in our minds, and in the kind of lives we’re building. I share a bit about learned helplessness and how the homesteading life helped me unlearn mine, not by fixing everything, but by giving me something real to put my hands to. We’ll talk about fear, media, healing in the garden, and what it means to reclaim the driver’s seat of your life… even when the road ahead feels uncertain.

    Thank you for spending time with me today. If you’ve found encouragement here, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon, where you can listen early and join our monthly Q&A.

    As always—I bless you, until next time.
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  • The Kind of Person Who Bakes Bread

    The Kind of Person Who Bakes Bread
    Apr 16 2025

    Hey y’all, welcome back to the Roots and Refuge Podcast!


    This week, I’m sharing some thoughts from the middle of a very full season—spring is here in South Carolina, and the weeds are wild, the animals are having babies, and I’m neck-deep in garden work. But in all of that, I’ve been thinking a lot about the difference between the idea of a thing and the reality of it. In this episode, I talk about the hard-earned truth behind romantic dreams, what it really means to “be the kind of person who bakes bread,” and how choosing to show up—again and again—is where real transformation happens. If you’ve ever longed for a slower life or felt stuck waiting for better circumstances, this one’s for you.

    Thank you for spending time with me today. If you’ve found encouragement here, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon, where you can listen early and join our monthly Q&A.

    As always—I bless you, until next time.
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  • A Simple Life - The Richness of Presence

    A Simple Life - The Richness of Presence
    Apr 9 2025

    Hey y’all, welcome back to the Roots and Refuge Podcast! This week we’re continuing the conversation we started last time—shifting from understanding the nervous system to really choosing to slow down and live simply. In this episode, I’m sharing what it means to build a slower life on purpose and how the richness of presence can change everything. We talk about romanticizing the everyday, practicing gratitude, and letting peace take root in our routines. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by hustle culture or longed for a quieter, more meaningful way of living, this one’s for you.

    Thank you for spending time with me today. If you’ve found encouragement here, consider supporting the podcast on Patreon, where you can listen early and join our monthly Q&A.

    As always— I bless you, until next time.
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You aren't a listener, you're a friend

Need encouragement in your garden/ homestead life? Here it is! You don't even have to have any of that yet. You just have to have the dream! Jess touches on the beginnings of her journey and allows the listener to hear her mistakes and successes. I felt like I was sitting at her table just listening to a friend. You will, too. I cannot recommend enough!

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Beautiful podcast.

Dreaming is for the brave. Thank you for your amazing words. May God Bless you. 🙏

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Down to earth views

The cherry on top!
If you enjoy this podcasts I urge you to look for Jess and Miah on YouTube.

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So real and wonderful

From the opening notes of the music to the “I bless you” at the end, this podcast is warm and kind and thoughtful; it’s funny in self deprecating and sweet ways and I learn so much I’ll listen more than once! I enjoy the YouTube channel a lot. But I really love these longer, relaxed chats. That’s how they feel- like you get to just hang out and enjoy. Thank you for sharing your time with us Jess & Miah. I do feel truly blessed.

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everyone loves jess

She is educational, inspirational, and kind. You can't watch or listen to Jess and not love her to death. I love listening to her podcast while I get work done in the garden.

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Jess is a natural teacher

Love R&R. Glad she now has this podcast and looking forward to future episodes. Love learning from her.

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When Stuff gets hard listen to this one!

I loved this one! it's nice to really listen to in depth reasons to live homesteading that aren't solely revolving around food security!

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wonderful

Enjoyed listening! Nice to hear more of your story and excited about future episodes. I love your YouTube channel, but hard to watch when milking or cooking. So glad you ventured into podcast!

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Absolutely amazing

I have enjoyed everything Jess and Miah venture into. They’re Faith and love keep me going in so many ways.

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love it! I love listening to your Podcast. A lot of reflection comes with them. I truly have Is been inspired by your lovely words.

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