Mar 28 2025 9 mins
Episode 1 of the Why You're Not Thriving (Yet!)
In this episode, Christine invites you to rethink the way you make decisions on the land by exploring one powerful question:
Are you managing the whole—or just reacting to the parts?
From pulling goat weed by hand to learning from legendary land steward Betsy Ross, Christine shares her own shift from symptom-chasing to systems-thinking. You’ll hear how this mindset shift led her to discover the ripple-effect power of holistic management—and how even well-intended decisions can create unintended consequences, just like what happened when wolves were removed from Yellowstone.
✨ You’ll learn:
- What holism really means in land stewardship
- Why managing for wholes—not parts—creates more aligned, resilient outcomes
- A simple way to think about decision testing (and why it matters)
- Common traps land stewards fall into—and how to avoid them
This episode is the first in a special series leading up to the free 3-day masterclass, Why You're Not Thriving (Yet!): A Masterclass to Help You Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Start Managing with Purpose , happening April 16–18, 2025
If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start managing with clarity, purpose, and alignment, this series (and masterclass) is for you.
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