Patio Ponderings
Exploring the Expected and the Obscure in Agriculture
From a lifetime in agriculture to deep dives into leadership, rural life, and the evolving food system, Patio Pondering is a podcast where thoughtful conversations meet the open air. Hosted by [Your Name], a seasoned Swine Nutritionist, agricultural thinker, and storyteller, this podcast explores the connections between our agricultural roots and the broader world.
What started as daily reflections—scribbled with a morning coffee in hand—has grown into a podcast that uncovers the insights, challenges, and sometimes-forgotten history of the industry that feeds us all. Whether solo pondering or engaging in candid discussions with guests, this show digs into everything from livestock production to food trends, rural business shifts, and the personal stories that shape agricultural life.
Now available in both audio and video formats, Patio Pondering brings these discussions to life on YouTube and podcast platforms alike. Whether you prefer to listen on the go or watch the conversation unfold, you’ll find fresh perspectives, candid storytelling, and the kind of conversations that make you think twice.
Subscribe and join the conversation—because agriculture is more than just dirt and livestock. It’s a story worth telling.
Patio Ponderings
5 Months and 100 Days: A Reflection on Growth
Change doesn’t always come with fanfare—sometimes it’s quiet, personal, and unexpected. In this episode of Patio Ponderings, I reflect on two milestones that have shaped the last few months of my life: five months of daily blogging and 100 days without bourbon (though I’m still not sure that’s the right word for it).
This isn’t about labels or rigid goals. It’s about the small shifts that ripple into bigger changes, the lessons you don’t see coming, and how reflection itself can be transformative.
I explore:
✔️ The unexpected challenges and lessons from going 100 days without bourbon.
✔️ Why the term “sobriety” doesn’t quite sit right with me—and why that matters.
✔️ The blog posts and reflections that resonated most over five months of daily writing.
✔️ How personal growth often looks nothing like what we expect.
Whether you’re navigating change, questioning old habits, or simply curious about the process of reflection, this episode is for you.