Latest Alpaca Podcast Episodes
Alpacas have eyes that look back
Alpaca Tribe - April 24, 2024 19:35 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Alpacas are such a delight to have in your life. I look at them and smile - and sometimes laugh. And then notice their eyes that look back. Hidden depths. I don't think I expected to be caught as much as I have been. Spring advances and the alpacas are...
Spring makes me think of alpaca births
Alpaca Tribe - April 17, 2024 19:10 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsSheltering from a Spring shower reminds me of alpaca births here on the farm. Feeding at both ends of the day, mending fences and watching the swallows. A good day. Welcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, plea...
Be even more alpaca
Alpaca Tribe - April 09, 2024 16:50 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! I have talked about being more alpaca before (episode 97 back in November 2020) I wanted to revisit it and found four areas that struck me as important as the moment. I hope they might inspire you to be more alpaca in your 'normal life' too. Peaceful ...
Hats and alpacas revisited as spring arrives
Alpaca Tribe - April 03, 2024 19:18 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I share a lovely story about hats and her alpacas from a listener in France. Thanks for sharing with me and then letting me share it with everyone else. Spring continues to arrive - delightful. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjo...
Why Everyone Should Garden!
Happy Farmily - April 02, 2024 09:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 127 ratingsIt's no secret that we love gardening. It's our thing. And we're so passionate about it that we want it to become everyone's thing, too. Because let us tell you, friend, once you get dirt under those nails and bite into a juicy, flavorsome homegrown tomato, there is no going back! In our la...
Do your alpacas notice when you wear a hat?
Alpaca Tribe - March 27, 2024 11:05 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! I have many hats and I wear most of them. The alpacas sometimes seem to take exception. Of course, the metaphorical hats we wear connect to roles and responsibilities. Listen in as I talk hats and alpacas. LINKS Tilley Hats Claire Whitehead – UKAlpa...
How to Sleep with Your Partner
Happy Farmily - March 26, 2024 09:30 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 127 ratingsAs parents, one of the unexpected challenges (but also a blessing!) we face is the constant battle for bed space with our little girl, Ava. And let's not forget about Oscar, our cat, who always manages to find his way into the mix. Naturally, it affects one’s sleep… And sleep is more than just ...
Learning through alpaca shows - even if you do your own
Alpaca Tribe - March 20, 2024 18:26 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Alpaca shows can be a great place to learn what to notice, how to describe and what to give priority to. Lots to be seen and heard. Animals to be seen and lovely alpaca people to be met. Often they are available online if you are not able to travel. ...
Finding Fulfillment In Your Work
Happy Farmily - March 19, 2024 09:30 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 127 ratingsIn a world where we invest a significant portion of our lives at work, finding fulfillment in our careers is essential for overall happiness and well-being. But it can be a tough one to achieve… Let’s be honest: work is always going to be work. Wouldn’t we all love to be able to work only for t...
Ways to thrive with your alpacas
Alpaca Tribe - March 13, 2024 18:19 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I offer you three things you can do to help you thrive. The good news is they will also help your alpacas. Find somewhere to sit. Be clear about what you want. Stay connected. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you ...
Money - When To Save And When To Splurge
Happy Farmily - March 12, 2024 09:30 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 127 ratingsWhen or where should you save or splurge? What do you value enough to spend your hard-earned cash on? This is one tiff or debate that often surfaces in the Thurmon household. And we know we are not the only couple with differing opinions regarding what to spend money on! For me (Jared), I hate...
Chirps, Honks, and Alpacas: A Winter Day on the Farm
Alpaca Tribe - March 06, 2024 18:31 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Geese joined the alpacas in their field just before feeding time, which got a little complicated. A cold but dry frosty morning made for a lovely time standing with my female alpacas while they had breakfast. Unfortunately, the sun had not arrived at th...
Knowing When To Let Go
Happy Farmily - March 05, 2024 10:30 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 127 ratingsThis topic has been on our minds lately: the art of knowing when to let go. When we first ventured into farm life, we were bursting with excitement and ambition, eager to take on everything that came our way. One of our dreams? Alpacas. I mean, who could resist those adorable, fluffy creatures?...
Ten things that make alpacas different to other animals
Alpaca Tribe - February 28, 2024 18:45 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! You may have heard it said that alpacas are basically the same as sheep but with long legs and necks. I know why people say that but I think they are wrong. Listen in as I share some of the unique characteristics of these amazing animals. Thanks fo...
Downtown or Outa Town??
Happy Farmily - February 27, 2024 10:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 127 ratingsCity life versus country living - which reigns supreme? Of course, it comes down to personal preference, but in our very biased opinion ;-), country living wins by a long shot! As two former city dwellers turned countryside enthusiasts, a few years ago, we swapped bustling streets for serene l...
How to grow your herd of alpacas
Alpaca Tribe - February 21, 2024 19:01 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! There can be a strong driver towards growing your alpaca herd. But there is a comfortable limit which is determined by considering the amount of land you have, the amount of time you have and the amount of money you have. Slow deliberate growth to a m...
How to Love a Friend (And Yourself)
Happy Farmily - February 20, 2024 10:30 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 127 ratingsHave you ever been dragged into something reluctantly, only to come out completely blown away? Well, that's exactly what happened to me (Annette) when Jared convinced me to attend this mysterious “retreat” up in Canada, which he attended last year. I was skeptical, to say the least, but let me ...
It is always hard when you lose an old friend
Alpaca Tribe - February 14, 2024 14:43 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Sadly, this week, we lost our herd matriarch, Millie. She has been mentioned on the podcast many times and has been with us for 15 years. Seeing her twice a day for that length of time is a lot of alpaca interaction. She had an amazing attitude and tau...
How to Keep the Romance and Passion Alive in a Long-Term Relationship
Happy Farmily - February 13, 2024 10:30 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 127 ratingsSustaining romance and passion can be a formidable challenge, right?! Let's face it: we're not teenagers anymore, and the honeymoon phase fades away as life gets in the way. Life's challenges, career demands, and external stressors can temporarily dampen the flames. Anyone's got a headache? ;-)...
Assumptions we make about alpacas may not be the full story
Alpaca Tribe - February 07, 2024 18:47 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I want to consider people's assumptions about alpacas. There may be some truth, but it is not the full story. It is also not a definitive list. Let me know if you think there are other assumptions people make about alpacas. Alpacas spi...
Understanding the Five Love Languages for a Deeper Connection
Happy Farmily - February 06, 2024 10:30 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 127 ratingsEver wondered why some gestures make your heart flutter while others seem to miss the mark? Well, the secret to more flutters is called your preferred love language. Turns out, being each other’s servants is what makes both of our hearts flutter! In this episode, we unravel the secrets behi...
A small breeder's view of the Australian alpaca industry
Alpaca Tribe - January 31, 2024 16:24 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, Steve continues his conversation with Rita Soares of Campo Verde Alpacas in Australia. They talk about their experience as small breeders in Australia and the UK with its contrasts and similarities. They discuss the state of the alpaca...
Goal setting as a couple
Happy Farmily - January 30, 2024 10:30 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 127 ratings#couplegoals Nope, we’re not talking about the perfect Instagram couple that seems to have everything figured out. We’re talking about the mom who wants to lose weight and the dad who wants to save money and how they can align these individual goals and also create joint goals. More like #set...
Summer and Winter at the same time
Alpaca Tribe - January 24, 2024 14:39 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, I had the pleasure and delight of catching up with my friend Rita Soares from Campo Verde Alpacas in Australia. We compared seasons and considered the magic of cria watch and new birth. Join us. Rita's Instagram feed @campoverdealpacas...
What Motivates You?
Happy Farmily - January 23, 2024 10:30 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 127 ratingsNew year, new beginnings. We have all heard this saying a thousand times before. But while we all go into the new year with new aspirations, dreams, and goals, are we truly committed to them? Do we really know what gets us out of bed each morning, propelling us into the day with purpose and ent...
Using your head and your heart
Alpaca Tribe - January 17, 2024 18:36 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Good decisions are made when we balance head and heart. Not in equal measure but by taking both into account. Most of us favour one or the other, so reflect on how you tend to do this, before making big decisions like "should I keep alpacas?" If you wa...
What is a Happy Farmily?
Happy Farmily - January 16, 2024 10:30 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 127 ratingsWelcome to our new yet not-so-new podcast! Let’s rewind it a bit, shall we? It all started with two city lovers - a risk-taker entrepreneur and a more conservative rapid-response nurse (although she did venture into the exciting world of designing wedding gowns!) They fell deeply in love, pur...
Sitting in the cold with your alpacas
Alpaca Tribe - January 10, 2024 15:40 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Join me in the valley for a sit in the cold and some breakfast with the girls. It might not be the best time of year in the UK for sitting outside. If you get some surprise winter sun do take advantage of it. New Year encourages some philosophical re...
Thinking of planning your alpaca year
Alpaca Tribe - January 03, 2024 19:04 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! In this episode, we start the year with intention. With a plan of when we will do the alpaca things that need to be done this coming year. What needs to be done and when? What will you do on March 17th? OK, so that is too detailed. What will you do in ...
Sounds of the season
Alpaca Tribe - December 27, 2023 16:09 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 23 ratingsWelcome to the podcast for alpaca people! Seasons have different sounds - here are some from the valley and house on Christmas day. Happy Holidays. Thanks for listening and I hope you enjoyed it. If you would like to be in touch, please contact me by email - [email protected] - or leave m...