Join us as we welcome my beloved Dad, Robert (the self-proclaimed “reluctant podcaster”) into the Heart Garden. We chose Father’s Day weekend to share this episode, as it was on Father’s Day 2020, that the journey to this podcast began.

In this Entering the Garden episode, my Dad and I sit down to talk about his life – including a rapid fire Q&A. You’ll get a sense of his unique life journey while we share our altar items – everything from a Build-A-Bear bunny to a Ghostbusters trap, both of which remind him of his late son.

Our conversation then moves into the pivotal moment on Father's Day in 2020, when my Dad asked how he could be a better father. This led us to beginning therapy together – thanks to a seed that was planted while we were listening to Boyd Varty’s Track your Life: 40 Days & 40 Nights podcast.

We close the episode with the story of my Dad’s first lemonade stand and the unexpected lesson he learned about change – both the literal and the metaphorical. The episode ends with an invitation for you, the listener.

You can see photos of our altar items on IG @heartgardeningpodcast

Key Takeaways

• A simple, heartfelt question can spark profound healing.

• If we aren’t mindful, “Dragon Skin” (aka resentments, anger, and hurt) can form over our hearts.

• Sentimental items can serve as powerful symbols of healing, connection and memory, especially on our altars.

• Changes invites us to let go, in support of growth.

Heart Gardening, a father-daughter podcast where Jasmin and Robert explore the transformative power of open, honest dialogue in healing relationships – especially in families. Hosted by Jasmin, this podcast tells the story of their reconnection journey after nearly 15 years apart.

To support our journey, before each episode we choose a flower essence from Lotus Wei.

• Kim Agnew, Founder of Blue Sky Black Sheep
• Animal Power Deck: 75 Animals to Awaken Your Personal Magic by Alyson Charles
• Book: The Principles of Gardening by Hugh Johnson
• Book: Lighter by Yung Pueblo
• Track Your Life Retreats by Boyd Varty

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Music: “Open Doors” by Trevor Hall (licensed from Trevor Hall)

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