{"podcast":{"title":"Perennial Pen (What Matters Most): A Silver Maple Strategies Podcast with Nate Birt","slug":"perennial-pen-what-matters-most-a-silver-maple-strategies-podcast-with-nate-birt-7833224","podcast_index_feed_id":7833224,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/615900/rss","website_url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/615900","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/c/c/f/3/ccf3c6bcee19d5acd959afa2a1bf1c87/Gemini_Generated_Image_cy20fgcy20fgcy20.png","author":"Nate Birt","episode_count":11,"summary":"Perennial Pen is a podcast for people who miss deep conversation and still believe the best questions in life deserve more than a rushed answer. I'm Nate Birt, and each episode is an invitation to slow down, pull up a chair, and listen in on the kinds of stories, memories, and life lessons that usually don't come out unless somebody makes the time and asks with care. We'll talk about family, faith, regret, joy, keepsakes, growing older, what lasts, and what we hope the people we love will remember about us when all is said and done. This isn't polished advice from on high. It's closer to a fireside chat, a front-porch visit, or one of those long conversations that leaves you feeling more awake to your own life. My hope is that you'll hear something here that helps you ask better questions, tell the truth a little more bravely, and start leaving a legacy now, while there's still life in your veins and people to love. If you're hungry for deeper connection—with your parents, your kids, your friends, your own story, or simply the life you're living—welcome. There's a seat for you here.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T00:18:16.294929+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perennial-pen-what-matters-most-a-silver-maple-strategies-podcast-with-nate-birt-7833224"},"episode":{"title":"#6: 'You Are Not Stuck Until You Stop'","slug":"6-you-are-not-stuck-until-you-stop","published_at":"2026-06-22T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perennial-pen-what-matters-most-a-silver-maple-strategies-podcast-with-nate-birt-7833224/6-you-are-not-stuck-until-you-stop","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perennial-pen-what-matters-most-a-silver-maple-strategies-podcast-with-nate-birt-7833224","url":"https://2570ab7b-bc69-46ef-85e7-1fcaa2ab09bb.libsyn.com/6-you-are-not-stuck-until-you-stop","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/2570ab7b-bc69-46ef-85e7-1fcaa2ab09bb/07_Perennial_Pen_MST_260612.mp3?dest-id=5372295","summary":"What do a grandmother's red dress, a muddy river lot, and an old International Travelall have to teach us about confidence, hard work, connection, and legacy? In this episode, I talk with Amy from Iowa about the life lessons she learned from her grandparents — lessons that have shaped the way she leads, works, serves, and shows up for the people around her. Amy shares the story of her grandmother walking into a room in a red dress and teaching her that if you choose to be somewhere, you should know why you're there. She also tells the story of her grandfather teaching her how to \"drive in the snow\" on a muddy lot after a flood — and reminding her that you are not stuck until you stop. Along the way, Amy reflects on growing up as an introvert, learning to lead in agriculture, building trust in a family business, becoming a grandmother herself, and understanding that real connection is not just about whose name is in your book — it is about whose book you are in. In this episode, we explore: The confidence and dignity Amy learned from her grandmother Why it matters to know your purpose when you walk into a room The power of keeping forward momentum when life swerves What grandparents can offer through presence, support, and affirmation How hard work, trust, and connection shape leadership Why meaningful relationships are built through mutual care, not just networking Sincere thanks to Lee Williams for his fantastic production of this and every episode of Perennial Pen. Reflection question: Where in your life do you need to keep moving — even if the road is muddy or uncertain? More about Amy: Amy's LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-asmus-78a1a241/ Asmus Farm Supply: https://www.afschem.com/ Call to action: If you or someone you know has a meaningful, life-…","meta_description":"What do a grandmother's red dress, a muddy river lot, and an old International Travelall have to teach us about confidence, hard work, connection, and leg…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2380,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/perennial-pen-what-matters-most-a-silver-maple-strategies-podcast-with-nate-birt-7833224/episodes/6-you-are-not-stuck-until-you-stop/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/perennial-pen-what-matters-most-a-silver-maple-strategies-podcast-with-nate-birt-7833224/6-you-are-not-stuck-until-you-stop.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}