HeyJaredThe Flutter By Effect
The Flutter By Effect is a podcast about practicing attention in a distracted world. Through quiet observations of nature, everyday moments, and the small lives that often go unnoticed—birds, insects, changing seasons, and even the pull of our screens—this podcast invites you…
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Episode 40 | The Architecture of Nature (and a Changing Rhythm) (opens the original)
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As summer begins to give way to autumn, I’m noticing the subtle signs of change in the garden—and thinking about what forty episodes have taught me about watching, noticing, and letting things unfold. In this episode, I reflect on the changing garden, and why Flutter By Effect is moving into a slower, more intentional rhythm. I also share the story of an unexpected viceroy butterfly encounter and a very sleepy tufted titmouse. The garden doesn’t end. It changes. And maybe we’re allowed to do the
Episode 39 | Was I Looking at My Garden All Wrong? (opens the original)
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What happens when the garden surprises you? A little patch of butterfly milkweed I thought was gone turned up again. This episode came out of that discovery in September. I'll talk about shifting seasons, monarch migration, and the things our gardens are doing long after we think summer is over. It's good to be podcasting again after a short break! Music by Pixabay . If you enjoyed this episode you can also find me on Substack and Instagram @flutterbymeadows. Get full access to Flutter By Meadow
Episode 38 | Hummingbirds Don't Disappear in a Storm (opens the original)
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What a single hummingbird taught me about timing, change, and how fast summer goes by. Hummingbirds—particularly the ruby-throated variety—are among the most intriguing seasonal indicators. These tiny birds arrive on the East Coast in April, staying through the summer and often lingering until early October. A rainstorm in August, and I find a hummingbird enjoying the rain, not escaping it. And Episode 38 evolved from that moment. Accompanying essay can be found here. Get full access to Flutter
EPISODE 37 | The Intentional Gardener (opens the original)
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This week, I'm sharing how a simple journaling practice unexpectedly changed the way I see my wildlife garden, and why both have taught me the value of patience, intention, and paying attention. You don’t create a flourishing ecosystem overnight; instead, you plant the right pieces and allow them to work together over time. Today’s podcast is a bit different. It begins with something that has absolutely nothing to do with gardening...or so it seems. The birds you're hearing in the background in
Episode 36 | The 100-Day Challenge You Won't Even Know You're Doing (opens the original)
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This episode is a reminder that growth in nature, and in life, rarely happens on a schedule. Sometimes the thing you’re hoping for doesn’t show up on a deadline. It shows up after you’ve spent time quietly paying attention. Sometimes the smallest choices we make become the very thing that brings unexpected joy later. What are you noticing right now that you might have walked past before? If you've ever set a goal for yourself that quietly guaranteed your own failure, this one's for you. 🌟 Read t
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