11/03/2026
Most of us are familiar with the concept of regenerative farming, but what does it mean to lead a regenerative LIFE? That's what my guest, Joanna Sweeney, is here to talk about today on Tending Seeds.
Joanna is a farm-ess, performing artist and lecturer at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU), Sligo Ireland. Her newest book, Wildcrafting Pathways: Transformative Wisdom for a Regenerative Lifestyle is a practical and philosophical roadmap for those craving simplicity, freedom, and a deeper connection to nature through sustainable living. Wildcrafting Pathways is a cumulation of the last 25 years of teaching, studying, reading, attending courses, self-directed learning, Joanna’s own life experiences as well as many interactions through philosophical conversations & interviews within eco and regenerative movements globally.
I absolutely loved this book and it has stirred up a lot of interesting conversations for us here at the farm about how we’re structuring our lives now as well as planning for our future. One of the biggest things that pulled me towards homesteading and farming was a desire for a simpler and slower life, but that hasn’t turned out to be our reality and we seem to just go nonstop. This book was a good reminder to reassess back to our initial priorities and get back to our initial principles.
I hope you enjoy what Joanna has to share today and that you’ll pick up her book so that you can dive in further!
