Bees, Honey, And Healing with Devon Davis

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You can spend years fighting for people, lose your career to disability, and still find a new way to serve and heal, sometimes because a swarm of bees shows up at exactly the right moment. I’m joined by my longtime friend Devon Davis, whose path runs from cannabis patient advocacy and court support to an unexpected second calling as a beekeeper on the Canadian prairie.

We talk about what it actually means to “rescue a swarm,” why honey bee colonies swarm in the first place, and how queens, workers, and drones each play their role in keeping a hive alive. Devin breaks down the practical realities of beekeeping, including tools, mentorship, costs, and the learning curve that turns curiosity into responsibility. We also dig into Winnipeg’s urban beekeeping shift and how zoning changes can make backyard and rooftop hives possible.

From there, the conversation widens into pollinator health and native bees, plus the personal side of the bee yard: the smell of honey, the way sound can change your focus, and why hive life can feel like a model for human community. Devon shares how Aurora Farm became the land host for his hives and hive pod work, tying together sustainable land stewardship, heritage, and the kind of collaboration that makes real projects possible.

If you care about beekeeping, local honey, pollinators, sustainable agriculture, or finding purpose after a hard life change, this one will stay with you. Subscribe, share this with a friend who loves bees (or fears them), and leave a review so more people can find the show.

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