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Plants and Rants Podcast

14 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 80 ratings

On the Plants & Rants Podcast, Johnny Vines, goes into a brief introduction on the nature and mission of this podcast. From traveling the world to maintaining indoor plants, he gives a quick glimpse of what is yet to come. Throughout this series he will shed light on his proudest moments like rescuing plants back to good health and overcoming many unforeseeable obstacles in his life. The purpose of this series is to also extend a hand of guidance in getting "out of the woods", or dark times. From battling mental health issues to neglecting plant care, this podcast is for anyone looking to better their internal and indoor spaces. Follow the host & official podcast page on Instagram JohnnyViness & PlantsandRantsPodcast

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Episodes

Defining Pride: Why It's Important To Be Proud

July 09, 2021 07:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MB

On this episode of Plants and Rants Podcast although the Pride month of June is over, Johnny is continuing the conversation and importance of being a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. In this episode he discusses his identity, respecting other community members identities and the significance of proper pronouns for safety and inclusivity. Briefly touching on the LGBTQ+ history of the Pride Parade starting off as riots, he notes that the fight for equality if far from over. With confidenc...

Selecting Your Tribe: The Importance Of Surrounding Yourself With Like-Minded Individuals

June 01, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.3 MB

On this episode of Plants and Rants, host Johnny Vines discusses the importance of surrounding yourself with likeminded individuals in both your personal and professional life. Growing out of people and your environment is part of life. In this episode we discuss embracing change, cherishing past relationships and living every day to the fullest. Understanding your legacy is your reputation and how people remember you. This episodes touches on a passing of a close friend Augustine, his legac...

Saying Yes To Opportunities: Why I Moved To Hawaii

May 03, 2021 07:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MB

Saying yes to opportunity is saying yes to new experiences and knowledge. On this episode of Plants and Rants, host Johnny Vines discusses the fun and exciting risk of moving to Hawaii to pursue a career in sustainability and agriculture. Recently moving to Los Angeles, he barely settled in at the beginning of this year before packing his bags to the islands. Theres a million reasons why you should pursue your passions, they could bring you new career paths, new friends and most importantly ...

How To Become More Sustainable: One Tree Planted Organization Interview

April 26, 2021 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

On this episode of Plants and Rants Podcast I discuss with One Tree Planted's Social Media  Director Kaylee Brzezinski on ways to become more sustainable both in your home and in our world. We discuss tips on indoor plant care and ways to make your everyday living conditions safer for the environment. From reforestation to supporting the Orca Whale population Kaylee discusses the many ways One Tree Planted Organization has devoted their time and efforts into keeping the world green and safe....

Law Of Karma: A Knife Cuts Both Ways

April 19, 2021 10:00 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MB

Every action generates a force of energy that returns to us. It's your choice to decide if you are generating success or hate. On this episode of Plants and Rants, host Johnny Vines discusses how karma is a good thing and the only people that fear karma are the ones who often have ill intentions. Continuing the conversation on manifestation and speaking positive things into existence. This episode is about controlling your thoughts and using them to grant success and happiness into your own ...

How To Manage Change: Being Optimistic While Adjusting To New Norms

April 12, 2021 10:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MB

On this episode of Plants and Rants Podcast, host Johnny Vines highlights the importance of staying optimistic while managing the constant change in the world. In this episode Johnny highlights tools to tackle common feelings like grief, depression, and denial one may encounter while overcoming change. He also discusses accepting and moving forward with opportunities that you may not initially believe were in your manifested plans. In honor of Earth Month, Johnny mentions his partnership wit...

Working From Home: Finding Your Productivity and Creativity Routine

April 05, 2021 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MB

On this weeks episode of Plants and Rants Podcast, host Johnny Vines talks about his struggle as a new small business owner with finding a routine and working from home. He explores his productivity blocks and shares ways to find creative outlets during the work day at home. With these helpful tips on tackling procrastination, discover a new fun way to separate tasks during your work day. Johnny shares his partnership with One Tree Planted Organization, and explains steps you can take to hav...

Identifying Yourself As A Plant: How To Know Which Indoor Plants Are Best For You

March 29, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MB

On this episode of Plants and Rants Podcast, the host Johnny Vines talks about how if he was a plant he would be a Vine (Golden Marble Queen Pothos) or better known as devil’s ivy. Introducing a conversation on basic plant facts involving lighting, how to water your plants and how to identify and respond to signs of a dying houseplant. This episode is about learning the type of plant parent you are and understanding your lifestyle to know which plants work best for you. Johnny shares the nam...

Identifying Yourself As A Plant - How To Know Which Indoor Plants Are Best For You

March 29, 2021 19:00 - 16 minutes - 11.8 MB

On this episode of Plants and Rants Podcast, the host Johnny Vines talks about how if he was a plant he would be a Vine (Golden Marble Queen Pothos) or better known as devil’s ivy. Introducing a conversation on basic plant facts involving lighting, how to water your plants and how to identify and respond to signs of a dying houseplant. This episode is about learning the type of plant parent you are and understanding your lifestyle to know which plants work best for you. Johnny shares the nam...

Spring Forward: Putting Yourself First

March 22, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MB

On this episode of Plants and Rants Podcast, host Johnny Vines highlights the importance of putting yourself first in a selfless way. In this episode Johnny states that “if you put everyone before you, you end up last” and how pouring yourself into others leaves you empty, anxious and unfulfilled. This episode will give you the peace of mind you need to let go of a toxic situation. In honor of Spring officially arriving, Johnny announces a partnership with One Tree Planted Organization, and ...

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: My Biggest Enemy Is Me

March 15, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

Have you ever felt like you’re conditioned to not be successful? Maybe because of your past failures or the pressure of perfectionism from society and social media. On this episode of Plants and Rants Podcast, host Johnny Vines opens up about his struggles with Imposter Syndrome and how to identify and conquer the constant self doubt that lingers behind success. Throughout this episode, he sheds light on the signs and reasons as to why someone in a successful or qualified position may regula...

Journey To Fearless: How To Build Your Confidence

March 08, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MB

On this episode of Plants and Rants Podcast, host Johnny Vines goes into the meaning of confidence, the importance of ego and how to shed light on past failures. Including  conversations about self awareness and conquering fear, this episode takes you on a journey to discover the seeds you need to plant today to grow towards a confident future. With a feel good story about how the smallest act of courage became the foundation of his nomad lifestyle, this episode offers insight on steps you c...

Why I Moved To Los Angeles During A #Plantdemic

March 01, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MB

Have you ever wanted to just quit your job, move cities and start all over? Well, on this episode of Plants & Rants host Johnny Vines talks about how he did just that, twice. From Brooklyn to Los Angeles he dives into why he left everything he knew and loved to begin again during a global #plantdemic. He salutes his fellow podcasters at ByLatinMen and reflects his experiences during the last few years. The official launch of Plants & Rants Podcast isn't the only surprise mentioned in this de...

Welcome To The Trailer

February 25, 2021 05:00 - 1 minute - 932 KB

On Welcome To The Trailer the host of Plants & Rants Podcast, Johnny Vines, goes into a brief introduction on the nature and mission of this podcast. From traveling the world to maintaining indoor plants, he gives a quick glimpse of what is yet to come. Throughout this series he will shed light on his proudest moments like rescuing plants back to good health and overcoming many unforeseeable obstacles in his life. The purpose of this series is to also extend a hand of guidance in getting "ou...