
About this episode
Nicole is joined by Dr. Kate Henry, productivity coach and author of Tend To It, for a thoughtful conversation about gardens, grief, and living with intention.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover…
How chronic illness reshaped Kate’s relationship with productivity
The difference between tending something and trying to control it
Why care doesn’t always need an outcome to be meaningful
How small, private rituals can sustain a creative life
Further Research
- Newsletter- Tending with Dr. Kate Henry https://buttondown.com/KateHenryPhD
- Tend To It: A Holistic Guide to Intentional Productivity by Dr. Kate Henry
- Honing In - https://katehenry.com/honingin/
- Kate's Website - https://katehenry.com/
- The Tending Years: Understanding Your Child's Earliest Rituals by J.L. Shattuck
- Music referenced in this episode; Hammer and a Nail by The Indigo Girls and Revolutionary Love by Ani DiFranco
- As always, you can reach the team at [email protected]
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