Food Forest Podcast
as guest
Can you live from your food forest?
Laurie & Dan
In this episode of the Food Forest Podcast, hosts Laurie and Dan open up about their shared journey of love, healing, and transformation through Freedom Food Forest, their permaculture project in the UK. They trace how a longing to break free from conventional life led them to travel, learn from indigenous cultures, and rethink what “freedom” really means. The conversation dives into their off-grid lifestyle, their goal of becoming largely self-sufficient, and how working with the land has supported their mental health and sense of purpose. At the heart of their story is a deep connection with nature and a desire to share their experiences so others feel empowered to start their own path toward simpler, more sustainable living.
Key takeaways
- - Laurie and Dan’s love story is deeply rooted in their shared passion for gardening and the land.
- Dan’s path began with a strong urge to step away from a conventional, boxed-in life.
- Laurie’s time in New Zealand opened the door to permaculture and a new way of seeing the world.
- A powerful calling to adventure led them both to explore different cultures and ways of living.
- They see land and self-sufficiency as key foundations of true freedom.
- Encounters with indigenous communities reshaped their understanding of what it means to live freely.
- Their goal is to meet around 80% of their food needs from their own land.
- Deep connection with nature is central to their mental health and overall well-being.
- They are committed to sharing their knowledge and philosophy to inspire others on the same path.
- For them, freedom is first and foremost a state of mind – something that can be cultivated even when circumstances are limiting.
Useful links
- - YouTube Channel by Laurie and Dan – https://www.youtube.com/@freedomforestlife
- Dan's music channel “Meranti” – https://www.youtube.com/@MerantiMusicOfficial
- Freedom Forest Life WebSite – https://www.freedomforestlife.co.uk/
