The Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson

Growing Food, Building Abundance, and Working with Nature
In a unique twist, Greg is interviewed by Taylor Luke of the Tales with Tayler Podcast. In this Episode Greg Peterson shares the philosophy and practical systems that have guided more than four decades of growing food in the desert and beyond. From creating an old-growth food forest in Phoenix to building local seed resilience through the Great American Seed Up, he explains how anyone can begin producing food at home. The conversation explores permaculture, fruit trees, seed saving, local food economies, and why understanding where food comes from is one of the most important skills of our time.
I've spent a lot of time thinking about what I was going to do for my 1000th episode of the Farm podcast. And was recently interviewed by Tayler Wellman of tales with Tayler. After listening to the episode, I thought it would be a great jumping off point for my 1000th narrative episode. This tells some of my story and she did a really great job with the interview so I asked and she said yes, play it on your podcast. This will give you two opportunities, first to experience a new podcast and second to hear some of my backstory leading into the next 1000 episodes. Enjoy!
Our Guest: Taylor hosts "Tales With Taylor," a spirited interview podcast where successful entrepreneurs and business owners share their most captivating stories from childhood to future goals. Each episode blends life-changing advice, nostalgic reflections, and playful humor, as guests open up about the best advice they've ever received, the lessons they wish they'd known sooner, and the legacy they hope to leave behind. Part business wisdom, part storytelling adventure, Tales With Taylor offers a genuine, personal connection to the highs, lows, and hard-won insights of inspiring people in the business world.
Taylor is the owner and operator of Financial Potion, a video marketing company based in Mesa, Arizona. Taylor helps businesses and organizations make swift, lasting impressions through tailor-made video marketing, personally guiding every step from scriptwriting to production, editing, and video SEO. Clients consistently praise the process as stress-free and genuinely enjoyable.
Key Topics
Greg Peterson
Urban Farm
Urban Farm Podcast
Permaculture
Food forests
Fruit trees and perennial food production
The Great American Seed Up
Seed saving and home seed banks
Local food economies
Desert gardening
Asheville, North Carolina
Tower Gardens
Farmers markets
Regenerative systems

Key Questions Answered
What was Greg Peterson's favorite harvest?
His favorite harvest is food that returns naturally year after year without replanting. Self-seeding crops like basil, parsley, cilantro, kale, nasturtiums, and sweet potatoes transformed his Phoenix property into an old-growth food forest that largely cared for itself.
Why are fruit trees such an important investment?
Fruit trees are planted once and can provide fresh food for decades. Greg shares stories of century-old citrus trees and explains why fruit trees offer one of the highest long-term returns for home gardeners.
What is permaculture?
Permaculture is the art and science of working with nature instead of against it. Greg explains how designing landscapes that mimic natural ecosystems creates resilient, productive gardens with less work over time.
Why should every household maintain a seed bank?
Seeds are the foundation of food security. Greg explains how storing seeds at home strengthens local resilience and inspired the creation of the Great American Seed Up, helping thousands of people build personal seed reserves.
Do seeds really expire?
Not necessarily. Most expiration dates reflect packaging regulations rather than biological limits. When stored cool, dark, and dry, many seeds remain viable for years—even decades.
How can beginners successfully start growing food?
Start small with crops you already enjoy eating. Herbs like basil are inexpensive, productive, and easy to grow—even on a sunny windowsill.
What if someone doesn't have a yard?
Greg recommends Tower Gardens, container gardening, windowsill herbs, and visiting local farmers markets. Food production is possible even in apartments and condos.
Why is understanding our food system so important?
Knowing where food comes from reconnects people with healthier eating, stronger local economies, and more resilient communities. Growing even a small amount of food changes the way people think about nutrition and sustainability.
How can individuals help address climate change?
Focus on regenerative practices that work with nature. Growing food, improving soil, supporting local farmers, and creating resilient food systems are practical actions anyone can take.
Which book most influenced Greg's thinking?
Ishmael by Daniel Quinn profoundly shaped Greg's worldview by challenging assumptions about humanity's relationship with nature and inspiring his lifelong mission of transforming food systems.
Episode Highlights
Greg explains how self-seeding plants transformed his yard into an old-growth food forest that produces food with minimal maintenance.
Fruit trees are presented as one of the easiest long-term investments for home food production.
The story behind the creation of the Great American Seed Up and its mission to build community seed resilience.
Why seeds stored properly can remain viable for decades despite printed expiration dates.
Lessons learned growing food in both the Arizona desert and the mountains of North Carolina.
How Tower Gardens make food production possible for apartment and condo dwellers.
The philosophy that nature is regenerative while most human systems are degenerative—and why that must change.
Greg's lifelong mission: helping people understand where their food comes from by inspiring them to grow even a small portion themselves.

Calls to Action & Resources
Urban Farm — https://urbanfarm.org
Urban Farm Podcast — https://urbanfarmpodcast.com
Great American Seed Up — https://greatamericanseedup.org
Fruit Trees Program — https://fruittrees.org
Free Desert Planting Calendar — https://plantingcalendar.org
Learn about Permaculture — Explore local Permaculture Design Courses (PDCs) at Permaculture.net
Visit Your Local Farmers Market — Meet local growers and buy seasonal food directly.
Read: Ishmael by Daniel Quinn
Tales with Taylor Podcast on podcast platforms and HERE on YouTube
Tales with Taylor Website - https://taleswithtaylor.com

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Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. Get the benefits of a personalized garden and yard space analysis without the cost of trip charges.You can chat with Greg or choose one of the senior members of our Urban Farm team to get permaculture based feedback.Click HERE to learn more!*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

A Rosie On The House Replay
In this episode we explore the concept of wicking bed gardens, hosted by Romey Romero & Farmer Greg, our guest is Don Titmus where we find that Water harvesting is about far more than capturing rain, it is a foundation for resilient landscapes, healthier soils, and regenerative living. Greg Peterson welcomes longtime permaculture educator Don Titmus to share the evolution of his Mesa, Arizona property, beeOasis, and the lessons he's learned from decades of designing landscapes that work with nature instead of against it. Together they explore permaculture principles, rainwater harvesting, biodiversity, and how small design choices can create thriving ecosystems in urban environments.
Key Topics
Water harvesting and passive rainwater collection
Permaculture design principles
Don Titmus
Greg Peterson
beeOasis (Mesa, Arizona)
Urban Farm
Phoenix Permaculture Guild
Permaculture Design Course (PDC)
Pollinator habitat creation
Composting systems
Top-bar beekeeping
Biodiversity in urban landscapes
Landscape design for resilience
Long-term ecological thinking

Questions
How did beeOasis get its name?
Don explains that after attending a top-bar beekeeping class, he realized his property naturally provided everything bees need—water, flowers, trees, pollen, nectar, and shelter—making it a true oasis for pollinators.
Why did Don stop keeping bees?
Although his landscape was ideal for bees, the hive's location near his compost system made routine compost maintenance difficult because the bees aggressively defended their territory. He ultimately donated the hives while continuing to maintain the property as pollinator habitat.
How did Greg and Don first connect?
The two met shortly after Don completed his first Permaculture Design Course in the early 2000s during an event at Greg's Urban Farm. Their shared passion for regenerative design led to years of collaboration through the Phoenix Permaculture Guild.
What role did the Phoenix Permaculture Guild play?
The guild became a hub for education, demonstrations, public tours, and community outreach, helping spread knowledge about rainwater harvesting, graywater systems, and sustainable landscape design.
Why is naming a property important?
Greg encouraged people to name their properties as a way to establish identity, purpose, and connection to the land. Don shares how this simple suggestion helped shape the identity of beeOasis.
What makes a landscape resilient?
A resilient landscape integrates water harvesting, healthy soils, diverse plantings, pollinator habitat, and thoughtful design that works with natural systems instead of relying on constant inputs.
Episode Highlights
Greg introduces longtime permaculture educator Don Titmus and their decades-long friendship through the Arizona permaculture community.
Don shares the story behind creating and naming beeOasis.
The conversation explores how pollinator-friendly landscapes support both wildlife and resilient gardens.
Don recounts his experience as a beekeeper and why he ultimately chose to remove the hives while preserving bee habitat.
Greg reflects on the early years of the Phoenix Permaculture Guild and its influence on water harvesting education.
The discussion highlights how permaculture principles can transform ordinary urban properties into thriving ecosystems.
Listeners hear practical examples of designing landscapes that capture water naturally and build long-term resilience.

Calls to Action & Resources
Learn more about Urban Farm — https://UrbanFarm.org
Explore permaculture education and courses — https://UrbanFarm.org
Visit beeOasis during public tours — Check local announcements for tour opportunities.
Community — Connect with local permaculture organizations and water harvesting groups to learn hands-on techniques.

Visit www.UrbanFarm.org/998 for the show notes and links on this episode!
Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. Get the benefits of a personalized garden and yard space analysis without the cost of trip charges.You can chat with Greg, Janis or Ray to get permaculture based feedback.Click HERE to learn more!*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

With Graham Duvall of Terramonga Food Hub
In this Episode Graham Duvall shares his 15-year journey building resilient regional food systems in western North Carolina through Mother Earth Food and its evolution into Terramonga Hub. He explains how food hubs strengthen local agriculture by connecting farmers with consumers, creating reliable market access, and improving food security. The conversation explores the realities of entrepreneurship, the collapse and rebirth of a mission-driven business, and why resilient local food economies are essential for thriving communities. Graham also reflects on personal growth, mindfulness, and the importance of staying committed to meaningful work despite repeated setbacks.
Our Guest: Graham is the co-founder of Mother Earth Foods and warehouse manager at Terramonga Hub in Asheville, North Carolina. He is a longtime advocate for resilient regional food systems, helping connect local farms, food artisans, and communities through innovative food distribution and aggregation networks. His work supports sustainable agriculture, strengthens western North Carolina local food economy, and expands access to fresh, responsibly produced food.
Key Topics
Graham Duvall
Terramonga Hub
Mother Earth Food
Regional food hubs
Local food systems
Food sovereignty
Western North Carolina agriculture
Farmers markets
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA)
Healthy Opportunities Pilot (HOP) Program
Regenerative agriculture
Local food distribution
Daniel Quinn's Ishmael
Michael Pollan's How to Change Your Mind

Key Questions Answered
What is a food hub?
A food hub is a flexible community-based organization that aggregates, stores, markets, and distributes products from local farms while creating dependable outlets for producers and increasing access to fresh local food.
Why are food hubs becoming increasingly important?
They help rebuild regional food resilience, support small farmers, shorten supply chains, strengthen local economies, and improve food security in an increasingly centralized food system.
Why do farmers need food hubs?
Many farmers can grow enough food but struggle to find reliable markets. Food hubs solve this by connecting producers with consumers, institutions, and community organizations.
Why is western North Carolina well suited for local food systems?
The region combines a rich agricultural history, strong farmers market culture, experienced growers, fertile farmland, and community support for local agriculture.
How does Terra Monga Hub serve customers?
Customers order online each week from a curated selection of seasonal produce, meats, dairy, artisan foods, and pantry items sourced primarily from local and regional farms and delivered directly to their homes.
What happened to Mother Earth Food?
After 14 years of operation and multiple financial challenges, Mother Earth Food closed and transitioned into Terra Monga Hub through a partnership with Terra Monga Farm, allowing the mission to continue under a new structure.
What lessons come from entrepreneurial failure?
Business setbacks can become opportunities when the mission remains intact. Adaptability, persistence, and strong partnerships often create the path forward.
How can individuals help transform the food system?
Start locally by growing food, supporting nearby farmers, shopping at farmers markets, and investing in community food systems where you live.
Episode Highlights
Graham explains how food hubs create reliable market access for local farmers while strengthening community resilience.
The evolution of Mother Earth Food into Terra Monga Hub demonstrates how mission-driven businesses can adapt after financial hardship.
Western North Carolina's farming heritage provides fertile ground for rebuilding regional food systems.
Graham shares how the Healthy Opportunities Pilot Program delivered nutritious food to hundreds of food-insecure families.
Entrepreneurship in local food requires resilience through repeated cycles of growth, contraction, and reinvention.
Personal development, mindfulness, and intentional self-reflection helped Graham maintain clarity during difficult seasons.
Both Graham and Greg discuss how Daniel Quinn's Ishmael fundamentally changed their understanding of humanity's relationship with food and nature.
The conversation concludes with a reminder that meaningful change begins within our homes and local communities.

Resources
Learn about Terramonga Hub — https://terramongahub.com
Contact Graham Duvall — Graham@terramongahub.com
Visit your local farmers market and support regional food producers.
Start a home garden to reconnect with your food source.
Read: Ishmael by Daniel Quinn
Read: How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan

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Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. Get the benefits of a personalized garden and yard space analysis without the cost of trip charges.You can chat with Greg or choose one of the senior members of our Urban Farm team to get permaculture based feedback.Click HERE to learn more!
*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

How we are finally figuring out Plant nutrition with Landen Schilling
In this month's Seed Chat, Greg Peterson and Bill McDorman welcome Landon Schaelling of Sacred Soil Solutions to explore the emerging science of rhizophagy, the process by which plants consume microbes for nutrition. The conversation examines how endophytes, fermentation, compost, and seed saving may work together to improve plant health, resilience, and flavor. They also discuss practical ways gardeners can introduce beneficial microbes into their gardens while highlighting the rapidly evolving research that is reshaping our understanding of soil biology and plant nutrition.
Our Guests: Landon Schaelling is the founder of Sacred Soil Solutions. He is focused on bringing optimal and approachable microbe inputs to gardeners and homesteaders, while also teaching farmers in the American West how to implement soil building solutions at scale.
And Bill McDorman has committed his life to community-based seed stewardship. In 1984, he started Seeds Trust High Altitude Gardens, a bioregional mail order seed company that he ran for 28 years. He authored the book Basic Seed Saving in 1994, and in 2010 Bill and his wife, Belle Starr, founded Seed School.
Key Topics
Rhizophagy (root-eating process)
Endophytes and plant microbiomes
Soil microbiology
Seed saving and local adaptation
Horizontal gene transfer
Fermentation for microbial cultivation
Compost and fungal soil biology
Microbe Master Mix
Effective Microorganisms (EM/EM1)
Dr. James F. White
John Kempf's Plant Health Pyramid
Dr. Christine Jones
Biochar and Terra Preta
Sacred Soil Solutions

Key Questions Answered
What is rhizophagy?
Rhizophagy is the process by which plants absorb living microbes through their root tips, consume many of them for nutrition, and release others back into the soil, creating a dynamic relationship between plants and soil biology.
What are endophytes?
Endophytes are beneficial bacteria and fungi that live inside plant tissues without causing disease. They become part of the plant's internal microbiome and contribute to nutrient cycling, resilience, and overall plant health.
Why is this research changing how we understand plant nutrition?
Emerging research suggests healthy plants obtain much of their nutrition by consuming living microbes rather than relying solely on dissolved minerals in the soil, expanding traditional models of plant nutrition.
Why are locally saved seeds so valuable?
Seeds saved in a local environment gradually adapt genetically to regional growing conditions. Local microbial communities appear to undergo similar adaptation, potentially increasing plant vigor over time.
How can gardeners introduce beneficial microbes?
Gardeners can inoculate seeds, apply microbial solutions as foliar sprays, drench transplant roots, build high-quality compost, and encourage living soil ecosystems through mulch and cover crops.
Why are microbial fermentations useful?
Fermentation allows gardeners to rapidly multiply beneficial microorganisms that can be applied efficiently to seeds, soil, and foliage while adapting to local growing conditions.
Does treating seeds with microbes improve plant performance?
According to Landon Schaelling's experience, treated seeds often produce stronger root systems, healthier foliage, improved nutrient uptake, greater vigor, and enhanced flavor.
Is feeding the plant different from feeding the soil?
The discussion suggests both are important, but directly supporting plant microbiology may allow healthier plants to build better soil through root exudates and microbial partnerships.
How does drought affect soil microbes?
Dry soils reduce microbial activity. Maintaining mulch and consistent soil moisture helps preserve beneficial microbial populations.
Can microbial communities adapt to new environments?
Yes. Through horizontal gene transfer and rapid reproduction, microbial populations can adapt to local conditions much faster than plants themselves.
Episode Highlights
Greg celebrates the Urban Farm Podcast approaching its 1,000th episode.
Bill McDorman introduces the emerging science of rhizophagy and why it has changed his perspective on gardening.
Landon explains how plants consume microbes through root tips rather than relying solely on dissolved nutrients.
The conversation explores how endophytes become part of a plant's internal immune and digestive systems.
Bill shares dramatic improvements after using microbial treatments on greens grown in sandy soil.
The panel discusses microbial fermentations as an accessible alternative to intensive compost production.
Audience questions cover drought, raised beds, honey versus molasses, wheat adaptation, and sourcing microbial inoculants.
The episode concludes with a discussion about nature's intelligence, seed adaptation, and the intriguing tradition of placing seeds in one's mouth before planting.

Calls to Action & Resources
Attend future live Seed Chats — https://seedchat.org
Listen to previous Seed Chats — https://urbanfarmpodcast.com
Learn about Sacred Soil Solutions — Contact Landon Schaelling directly for information on Microbe Master Mix and educational resources. Instagram: @sacredsoilsolutions
Facebook: Landen Schaelling
Email: Landen.schaelling@protonmail.com

Recommended Research
Dr. James F. White — Rhizophagy Cycle research
John Kempf — Plant Health Pyramid
Dr. Christine Jones — Soil carbon and regenerative agriculture
Effective Microorganisms (EM/EM1) fermentation methods

Visit www.urbanfarm.org/996 for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library!
Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. Get the benefits of a personalized garden and yard space analysis without the cost of trip charges.You can chat with Greg or choose one of the senior members of our Urban Farm team to get permaculture based feedback.Click HERE to learn more!
*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

with Brad Lancaster & Andrew Millison
In this Episode - What begins as a simple effort to redirect stormwater becomes a powerful story of ecological restoration, community organizing, and policy change. Brad Lancaster and Andrew Millison discuss how a grassroots, initially "pre-legal" water harvesting project transformed neighborhoods in Tucson, inspired new city policies, and is now influencing communities across the Southwest. They explore how small interventions can create lasting cultural shifts, why regenerative change requires generations of stewardship, and how anyone can become a catalyst for positive change in their own community.
Our Guests: Brad is the author of the books Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond, the creator of HarvestingRainwater.com, and co-founder of Neighborhood Foresters.org. These converge through his neighborhood’s rain-irrigated native food forestry efforts in downtown Tucson, AZ. Their work has planted over 1,800 native food-bearing trees and thousands of multi-use understory plants solely watered by the 1.25 million gallons of stormwater they planted in streetside- and in-street rain gardens.
Andrew Millison is an educator and founder of Oregon State University’s Permaculture Design program. He has travelled the Earth documenting impactful stories of land regeneration on his popular YouTube channel, which boasts over 100 million video views. In his 30-year career in Permaculture, he has designed and consulted on numerous projects throughout the world.
Key Topics
Street-side water harvesting
Brad Lancaster
Andrew Millison
Tucson neighborhood restoration
Community-led ecological design
Rainwater harvesting
Urban heat island mitigation
Native food forests
Water policy reform
Regenerative community development
Green infrastructure
Earth Repair Fund
Neighborhood stewardship
Permaculture design

Key Questions Answered
How did an illegal curb cut become a model for public policy?
A neighborhood experiment redirecting street runoff into planted basins demonstrated measurable environmental and community benefits. Those results convinced city officials to legalize and eventually promote the practice, creating a model now spreading to other cities.
What problems does street-side water harvesting solve?
It reduces flooding, cools neighborhoods, slows traffic, supports native ecosystems, grows food, increases biodiversity, improves walkability, and strengthens neighborhood relationships—all using rainwater that previously became waste.
Why is community participation more important than infrastructure?
Infrastructure creates opportunity, but long-term success depends on residents becoming active stewards. Cultural change happens when people continually care for and improve the systems they've created together.
How has Tucson changed over the past 30 years?
What was once a hot, barren streetscape has become a shaded urban forest filled with native plants, birds, pedestrians, cyclists, and community gathering spaces.
Why focus on native plants?
Native species require less irrigation, survive harsh conditions, support local wildlife, and create resilient landscapes that continue thriving even when maintenance decreases.
What does "pre-legal" mean?
Rather than breaking rules for the sake of rebellion, Brad describes testing practical solutions before regulations existed. Successful demonstrations then became the basis for changing policy.
How do you convince government agencies to support innovation?
By solving their existing problems—flooding, crime, heat, traffic, maintenance costs—and collaborating with receptive allies inside government rather than making demands.
When does a project become a cultural movement?
When it measurably improves people's daily lives, inspires widespread participation, changes public policy, and motivates others to adapt the ideas within their own communities.
Why did Andrew Millison choose to document this story?
Because it represents a proven, decades-long example of regenerative change that others can replicate, offering practical hope instead of theoretical solutions.
What mindset shift do the speakers hope listeners experience?
To begin seeing neighborhoods as living watersheds full of opportunities for regeneration, rather than fixed infrastructure that cannot be improved.
Episode Highlights
A neighborhood experiment in harvesting street runoff evolved into city-approved infrastructure and inspired policy changes beyond Tucson.
Water harvesting became a catalyst for cooling neighborhoods, restoring wildlife habitat, calming traffic, and building stronger communities.
Native food forests transformed once-barren public rights-of-way into productive community commons.
Brad Lancaster explains how changing policy requires collaboration, persistence, and demonstrating successful models.
Andrew Millison shares why documenting proven regenerative projects creates hope and motivates action.
The discussion explores how infrastructure can become a tool for cultural transformation.
Both guests emphasize that regenerative work is lifelong, requiring continual community participation rather than one-time projects.
Listeners are encouraged to identify their own community's "acupuncture point"—the small intervention capable of creating widespread positive change.

Resources
Watch the documentary
Fundraising documentary on Brad Lancaster's Tucson water harvesting project

Learn Rainwater Harvesting
HarvestingRainwater.com

Support the Project
Earth Repair Fund crowdfunding campaign

Explore Native Urban Forestry
NeighborhoodForesters.org

Learn Permaculture
Oregon State University Permaculture Program

Books
Rainwater Harvesting for Drylands and Beyond by Brad Lancaster

YouTube
Andrew Millison
Brad Lancaster

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Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. Get the benefits of a personalized garden and yard space analysis without the cost of trip charges.You can chat with Greg or choose one of the senior members of our Urban Farm team to get permaculture based feedback. Click HERE to learn more!

*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy something is completely up to you.