45: Raising Livestock The Ethical Way: Lessons On Life & Death On The Farm | Tara Couture
About this episode
Tara Couture discusses her farming journey and the ethical implications of raising livestock, intertwining themes of life, death, and human connection.
In this episode, we sit down with Tara Couture , author of Radiance of the Ordinary , to explore how her farming journey has reshaped her understanding of life, death, and what it means to live with reverence. From raising and harvesting animals with deep care to questioning industrial food systems, Tara speaks about the sacred responsibility of participating directly in the cycles that feed us. Rather than speaking of “healing,” she embraces the coexistence of joy and sorrow, and the quiet hope found in small, radiant moments. We also discuss writing as a clarifying practice, the limits of social media, and the importance of real human connection. Above all, this conversation is a reminder that beauty and meaning are often found in the most ordinary parts of life. Tara's book: Radiance of the Ordinary Timestamps [2:40] Discovering Radiance of the Ordinary and returning to the land after a fractured childhood. [7:20] From vegetarianism to sacred harvest: learning from a cattleman mentor and rethinking death. [14:50] The moral weight of killing animals and the responsibility of humane, on-farm slaughter. [20:45] Death as a teacher: how mortality deepens presence and gratitude for…
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