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A new episode of the Dandelion Effect Podcast is live—Tom Ryan: A Life Built on the Law of Attraction. Tom was the caretaker of the Feathered Pipe Ranch for 33 years, originally coming to Helena in 1975 for a part-time job–and as the story goes, he fell in love and stuck around. Tom has been around the retreat center longer than almost anyone else at this point, and preserving his stories have been a priority to us. If you haven’t yet, check out the interview we did with him two years ago on our Feathered Pipe Roots page under the Community tab of our website. It’s titled “More than a Job, It Was a Love Affair.” These days, Tom lives in a gorgeous house that he designed and built, just above the Ranch property on Old Hippie Lane and he keeps busy as a property manager, dog dad to his new two-year old lab puppy, Bodhi, and resident elder in the summers. At the ripe age of 82, his sense of humor is vibrant and a bit mischievous, which keeps us all entertained—and there’s a softness and simplicity to his wisdom. Tom tells stories about going from Navy communications specialist to hairdresser to pipe fitter to caretaker of the Ranch. We talk about the Law of Attraction, what it’s meant to him to be given the gift of fatherhood and how he shows up to this role. Tune in and let us know your favorite takeaway from this episode. It’s a sweet one! #podcast #dandelioneffect #sacredland #lawofattraction #fatherhood #courage https://www.instagram.com/p/CYXjWZGv74N/?utm_medium=tumblr

“THE WORLD is in fact full of free things that are delightful: flowers. The world is also full of people who would rather pay for something to kill the dandelions than to appreciate the dandelions. Well, I’m a dandelion man myself.” - Wendell Berry 🌱 If you’ve ever emailed with our marketing director/IT manager/jack-of-all-trades Eric Myers, you’ve seen this quote in his signature. He praised the dandelions long before we weaved their plant magic into the name of our podcast. But it’s safe to say: We’re all dandelion people around here. 📸 @featheredanne #dandelioneffect #windblown #pollinators #dandelions #plantseeds #seedsofchange https://www.instagram.com/featheredpipe/p/CXSvH8Jrpz1/?utm_medium=tumblr

Wise words from Matt Kuntz, Executive Director of National Alliance on Mental Illness in Montana and the latest guest on The Dandelion Effect Podcast. What have you decided to lean into recently to start the path of healing? #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #suicideprevention #veteranshelpingveterans #dandelioneffect #healing #feelittohealit https://www.instagram.com/p/CJw5VwlD0LI/?igshid=2xuzda5glibq

Meet our third podcast guest: Allison Radecki! Allison is a food writer, culinary tour guide and a member of the first graduating class of Italy’s University of Gastronomic Sciences. Able to converse and share recipes in a range of languages, she has spent her career traveling the world, learning about culture, tradition and people through the lens of food--where it comes from, how it’s grown and by whom it’s prepared. From the secrets of the perfect udon noodles in Japan to Frankies’ meatballs in Brooklyn, @allisonradecki is most interested in how food brings people together and opens us up to connection, generosity and joy. How breaking bread with those different from yourself can lead to lasting social change. How asking questions about what’s on your plate sparks an important conversation about history, diversity and sustainability. Allison reminisces about her favorite childhood dishes and introduces us to the foremost voices in the international Slow Food movement: @slowfood_international @soulfirefarm @tenmothersfarm @cherrybombe. She tells stories that will leave you saving for a one-way ticket to Italy to embark on your own Eat, Pray, Love adventure--or make a run straight back to your mother’s kitchen.  We discuss simple and creative ways to vote for good, clean and fair food systems and support every step in the supply chain from farmers and growers to restaurateurs and small business owners. As always, the link to The Dandelion Effect Podcast is in our profile—and you can find it anywhere you listen to podcasts (Apple, Google, Spotify, etc.) #foodie #community #podcast #dandelioneffect #foodlover #socialactivism #environmentalactivism https://www.instagram.com/p/CIi3YSzDx2c/?igshid=1b5jg75n9y0v4