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Kade Cole and his wife are health conscious individuals, raising and family and working in a health related field.  They both also have a family history and legacy of farming and raising cattle.  Being health conscious and raising two young children is what initially led them to start trying to make their own balms, tooth powder and soaps.  However, it was the combination of these two things that led them to the development of Cattle Driver Apothecary.

They strongly believe in the products they are making specifically because of what they can leave out of them.  They use their own products and have been receiving rave reviews since they launched their business a few months ago.  There is an interesting twist on this story as well.  Kade states that in the future they would like to purchase their own land and raise their own cattle.  However, he is the sole bread winner and is teaching strength and fitness at a local high school.  So, that salary will not get it done.  Therefore, they looked at the beginning of Cattle Driver Apothecary and small business as they vessel that will take them to that destination.

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Do you exercise to eat whatever you want? Join the Supplement Super Sleuth to find out if that works... or not. Naturals in the News shares how a combination of Hibiscus and Lemon Verbena can help you meet your weight loss goals for 2023 and the 7 benefits of Milk Thistle's detoxification powers.This week in our segment of Our Favorite Things, learn how lemon balm tea can assist you with every day feelings of stress and can enhance your relaxation and meditation.

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Are you among the nearly 66% of the population that uses lip balm or chapstick every day? If you are, you may actually be drying your lips out more instead of moisturizing them. Although you think you’re doing something good for your skin, you’re contributing to a vicious cycle of dry lips.

Welcome to Fatal Conveniences™

This is a bite-sized segment that parallels The Darin Olien Show. In these segments, we get into society's Fatal Conveniences™. I define these as the things we may be doing because the world we live in makes us believe we have to. These things save us time and trick us into thinking they're actually good for us. But it's those same things that are breaking down our health, and the health of the environment around us.

I've spent most of my adult life obsessively researching these "conveniences." On every show, I pick one topic, and we dive into it. My goal is to make you more aware of these traps so that you can push back on them. Remember, it starts with you and the choices you make. 

So, if you're willing to look at your world from a different perspective and make little tweaks that amount to big changes, then this segment is for you.

Americans spend $200 Million on Lip Balm and Chapstick every year.

You probably have some lip balm within arm’s reach right now. You can find tubes of lip balm in every bathroom, nightstand, kitchen junk drawer, purse and jacket pocket of pretty much every American household. We’ve been obsessively buying this stuff for almost a century. We think it helps moisturize the sensitive skin on and around our lips, but does it?

The truth is, layering waxy substances on your lips creates a moisture barrier. So although they may feel soft and moisturized, you’re preventing your body’s natural process of shedding dead skin and creating new, healthy cells. Then when your lip balm or chapstick wears off, your lips feel dry, and you apply more. This essentially stops your lips from regenerating new skin. 

You need to let those lips breathe! But hey, I know certain conditions call for some sort of protection or healing for your lips. But you need to be aware of which ingredients are going to do more damage than good. I’ll give you some healthy, safe alternatives, as well as tips for things you can do to keep your lips moisturized naturally. So, ditch that Cherry ChapStick, guys, and listen up.

Other info in this episode:

• The history of lip balm
• The history of ChapStick
• The Lipsmackers campaign to invade pre-teen purses
• Lazy Lips
• The dangers of menthols and cooling agents on your lips
• The danger of parabens
• What to use on your lips instead
• How to avoid dry lips in the first place

Links & Resources:

Axiology Blog: What’s in a Color? Understanding the Dyes and Pigments in Your Cosmetics

American Academy of Dermatology Association: 7 Dermatologists’ Tips For Healing Dry, Chapped Lips

Healthline: 5 Easy DIY Treatments for Chapped Lips

Mayo Clinic: Chapped Lips: What’s the Best Remedy? 

Masterpiece Skin Restoration: 8 Ingredients in Lip Balm & Cosmetics That Cause Allergies

Aloe Force - The aloe vera gel I’ve been using on my lips for years!

Netflix’ Down To Earth’ Official Trailer

Download my amazing new lifestyle app and get 3 days free at 121Tribe.com

Barukas Nuts 15% discount with code “DARIN”

Your lips absorb so much, and that is why you need a clean product like a citrus lip balm to keep them subtle. No strings attached, this lip balm will add to your health and also create a smooth kiss. 

"Jacob Surrenders Benjamin to God." That's the title of today's episode, which has Genesis 43:1-15 as its main text. To save his family from the famine, Jacob needs grain from Egypt. But he cannot send his older sons back to Egypt unless he is willing to let them take his youngest son Benjamin. He holds out until he has no other choice, and finally surrenders Benjamin to God's care.

Merle was born in Okinawa, Japan to a mother of Korean and Japanese descent and an African-American father serving in the U.S Force. Growing up in Nebraska,but not into football, Merle didn't know where she fit. A friend encouraged Merle to choose drama as a study because she was told it was "easy". Little did Merle know that the drama department would be the community she had been longing for and that expression would give her the platform to explore social conditions and and the emotions that must be exposed to understand and accept each other. Merle graduated college and had a wild inclination that New York was where she needed to be to fulfill her purpose. With $107 in her pock, a packed Uhaul and an ailing kitten, she drove to New York and landed in the sea of many hopeful artist. Merle was still figuring out what was cool and learning everything on the fly. At the time a non-equity actor, she heard that everyone in town was going to audition for "Jesus Christ Superstar", so she decided to learn a song and stand in line at 4am to hopefully be given the opportunity to audition. At 1pm the casting director not only called her in to the room, but gave her the space and the light to shine. Even though most things came to Merle very easily, she was still doing what she considers "on the job" training and chasing after an idea or feeling of what it is to be an actress. After a job replaced her, a blessing in disguise, Merle accredits her acting coach Warner Loughlin for giving her the strength and confidence to approach every role with ease and unwavering sense of responsibility to the intention and message of the role. After working three jobs to support her theater career, Merle Dandridge landed herself in the company of Oprah and now holds the honor of portraying Grace on OWN's hit show, GREENLEAF. This woman's 25 year journey is nothing short of resilient, spiritual, and guided.

Merle Dandridge currently can be seen critically acclaimed show "Greenleaf" on OWN network and will be on Broadway for the rest of 2017 in the play "Once on this Island".

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In another special episode of Beats, Beards & Brews, the dudes dive into Midwest rapper Tech N9ne's 2006 album Everready (The Religion).

From longtime "technician" (Eric) to Tecca Nina newcomer (Dan), the gang tries to determine if the classic album holds up to this day.

Dan and Eric revisit Beardbrand's Utility Balm, which they reviewed on a previous episode, and Evan continues Sudsin It Up, this time trying out Grandpa's Buttermilk Bar Soap. No soap was eaten.

Finally, the mostly bearded trio drinks down Bou Lou: A Boulevard x Tech N9ne Collaboration, which Evan picked up while in Lawrence, Kansas, or maybe it was KCMO, either way he got it for us!

Does Bou Lou live up to its cocktail cousin Caribou Lou, the ultimate party favor? Will it get you karate punchin? Tune in to find out!

Let go of the pain, forgive and enjoy the growth process.

Bee Work Bonus! Experience an apiary through your ears! Last week in Episode 44, we met Amanda Welch of Grubby Girl. Bee farmer and charmer. This week, we're donning our suits and heading out into the field to check on the hives. Because beekeeping is not a weekend hobby. Bees live precarious and fragile lives these days. It takes a lot of work to keep the immune systems of bees thriving and the hives healthy.

So if you've ever wondered what an apiary sounds like, join us! Follow along on our journey by using the photographs below. Or if you're listening in your car or on the treadmill, just enjoy the sounds of bees, birds, doggies and the occasional Spring breeze. Trust me, it's good for whatever ails you. I walked away from this experience feeling like I'd just taken a 2-hour meditation class.

Favorite parts? I learned what a bee "traffic jam" sounds like. Whether bees are calm or agitated, you can really hear the difference. Did you know each queen has a name? Beatrix was my personal favorite. After taking Amanda's class in March, having this 360-degree experience was a field trip for the mind and soul.

Interested in learning more? Contact Amanda to find out more about the bee classes she teaches at the Jefferson School in Charlottesville, Virginia. Then go buy some honey or bath products to round out your apiary experience. Grubby Girl products are sold at the Saturday City Market, the Thursday UVA market, and on her website.

This is meant as a companion piece to Episode 44, which I'm posting as an experimental, experiential "bonus". Because I've got big dreams about expanding Edacious. Finding a dedicated podcast space. Getting better equipment. Maybe even renovating a food truck or "Canned Ham" to take to festivals for live events. Would you pay $.99 for an episode like this? Buzz at me in the comments. Cheers!

Bee Work. Welcome to Episode 44 where we meet Bee Charmer and Farmer Amanda Welch of Grubby Girl. Amanda has been a fixture at the Charlottesville City Market for years, selling her all-natural soaps, bath products, and granola, all produced with honey harvested at Meeting House Farm. I've loved her Farmer Person soap for a while. So nice and gentle with a honeysuckle scent that wafts about you without the threat of the plant taking over your entire garden. I could use her Cucumber Mint right now with this heat! So it was a thrill to finally sit down and talk about the triumphs and challenges of running an apiary.

I first met Amanda when I took her bee class at the Jefferson School where I learned there's more to running an apiary than meets the eye. It is not a lovely, pastoral Martha Stewart project. This is real farming. To be successful you've got to have some knowledge of working with livestock, picking up on non-verbal cues to prevent the variety of diseases and issues facing our bee population. It's a lot of work and definitely not a weekend hobby. With our overabundance of pesticides it's a real challenge to keep their immune systems strong and the hive healthy and pest free.

Bees are facing extinction. That's a fact. So in my mind Amanda is doing the most important work possible. Without pollinators we have no trees. No crops. No environment. They are delicate creatures and the overuse of pesticides threatens their very existence. But bees weren't always so fragile. Our dependence on pesticides and herbicides like Roundup have made them sick and their very existence has become precarious. Colony collapse is a real thing. We discuss this as well as the very real divide between conventional and organic agriculture. Why pesticides are a death knell for bees. When they collect pollen and nectar from plants treated with pesticides they get a non-lethal dose which they end up taking back to the hive. It builds up in the hive, the wax, and the population. Which means we are getting that in our own bodies.

Bees have immune systems just like humans. Items like lemon balm tea and spearmint oil boost the health of bees the way probiotics do. They also prevent pests. Can't afford to keep a hive? No worries, go plant some lavender, tansy, echinacea, and mint. Even if you can't have a hive, you can help the health of our bees and make sure they stick around a good long while. What's the best way to make sure the honey you're getting is free of pesticides? We discuss that in this episode.

Bees have seasons just like apples, corn, and tomatoes. They hibernate in winter since they physically cannot move if the temperature falls below 40 degrees. So it's very important the person keeping the hive makes sure they have enough food to last. Then in early Spring, bees collect nectar and the Queen starts to produce more young bees call the Brood. A brand new hive requires the bees to build wax to store the honey which is eight times more effort than just producing honey. This also happens in Springtime. Once established, bees collect in earnest and start producing honey from about mid-late April to mid-July. One year Amanda collected 400 pounds of honey from 18 hives. Wow! Honey is a natural anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and sealant. Capped honey never expires and doesn't need refrigeration. So enjoy that honey sitting in the back of your cabinet. If it's raw and all-natural, it's probably just fine.

What work is being done to breed a stronger type of bee able to handle our modern pesticide-full environment? What are some common misconceptions? Are there health benefits to royal jelly? Do bees have personalities? Why is the Queen the most important member of the hive? What's the difference between Workers and Drones? What does it mean when a hive swarms? Is it possible to have a honey that tastes of just one flavor? Like lavender? Listen to find out!

Did you know Amanda's family wrote a memoir? Tragically she lost both her parents at a young age which of course affected the entire family. You can find the book, The Kids Are All Right at Amazon. And no, it's not the movie with Annette Bening and Mark Ruffalo.

Like other local small businesses, Amanda got some help from the Community Investment Collaborative (CIC). She has also trademarked the Grubby Girl name. We talk about it. Valuable information for anyone out there in the same boat. Like me.

We also talk extensively about concerns revolving around the current incarnation of the Charlottesville City Market. What's good? What needs fixing? What needs to happen? Is having numerous farmer's markets around the city at different times the answer? This is a terrifically ambient episode recorded in the Spring. You'll hear birds, bees, and her lovely Newfoundlands. Need a lift? Join the conversation and give a listen. You can find Amanda's products on her website, at the Saturday Charlottesville City Market, the UVA Hospital Farmer's Market on Thursdays, and The Virginia Shop. Go grab you some!

This episode is sponsored by In A Flash Laser Engraving.