{"podcast":{"title":"Rooted Agritourism","slug":"rooted-agritourism-6069338","podcast_index_feed_id":6069338,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/sunnymarymeadow/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/sunnymarymeadow","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/sunnymarymeadow/20250829_020827_937b273e6cf8369c49b5b4e524a703f7.jpg","author":"Liz Fiedler","episode_count":186,"summary":"Rooted Agritourism is the go-to podcast for rural entrepreneurs building diversified, sustainable, and story-driven farm businesses. Hosted by Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen—flower farmer, educator, and founder of Sunny Mary Meadow cut flower farm—this show goes beyond blooms to explore the full spectrum of agritourism and value-added agriculture. Whether you're launching a U-pick field, hosting farm events, bottling your own products, or dreaming up the next big rural business idea, you'll find honest insights, real-world strategies, and a whole lot of encouragement here. Each episode blends personal experience, practical tools, and conversations with innovative ag-based business owners who are redefining what it means to grow on your own terms. From marketing perishable products to navigating burnout, building memberships, and scaling farm income streams— Rooted Agritourism is your weekly companion for building a life and business deeply rooted in purpose, place, and profitability. Podcast Website: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/rootedagritourism Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootedagritourism/ Business Coaching: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/ Farm Webs…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-24T00:18:07.444370+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-agritourism-6069338"},"episode":{"title":"Flowers Bloom Anyway: Building Better Relationships in Life with Mark Hicks","slug":"flowers-bloom-anyway-building-better-relationships-in-life-with-mark-hicks","published_at":"2026-01-19T12:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-agritourism-6069338/flowers-bloom-anyway-building-better-relationships-in-life-with-mark-hicks","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-agritourism-6069338","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/sunnymarymeadow/2468125","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/185131/2468125/sunnymarymeadow/2026_01_19_01_00_51_ed1b610f-74ee-471f-a395-76a2beb2a710.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the Rooted Agritourism podcast, host Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen sits down with Dr. Mark Hicks of The Learning Love Foundation to discuss personal growth, healthy relationships, and the journey of becoming a published author. Dr. Hicks shares his experiences with love, divorce, and building a life that matters through his book, 'Learning Love Building the Life That Matters and Healthy Relationships That Last.' They dive into the importance of relationships in both personal and professional lives, especially for those in the agritourism industry. Dr. Hicks also talks about his background in mental health counseling, divinity, and ministry, emphasizing the universal importance of learning to love. Additionally, Dr. Fiedler Mergen provides updates on her own projects, including the new event venue and her upcoming book. Tune in to gain insights into cultivating love and success in both personal life and business. 00:00 Introduction to Rooted Agritourism 00:19 Welcome to the Rued Egg Tourism Podcast 00:34 Flowers Bloom Anyway: Personal Growth and Grief 00:54 Meet Dr. Mark Hicks 01:20 The Journey of Writing and Publishing 02:14 Building Healthy Relationships 05:24 The Importance of Love in All Aspects of Life 07:27 Credentials and Experience of Dr. Mark Hicks 09:28 Upcoming Changes and Exciting News 11:03 Conclusion and Resources Pre-Order Flowers Bloom Anyway : https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/flowers-bloom-anyway-a-memoir-liz-fiedler-mergen/1148638651?ean=9781636989273 Save $25 on your CoolBot: https://storeitcold.referralrock.com/lv1/6R543BWF/ Podcast Website: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/rootedagritourism Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootedagritourism/ Business Coaching: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/ Farm Website: www.…","meta_description":"In this episode of the Rooted Agritourism podcast, host Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen sits down with Dr. Mark Hicks of The Learning Love Foundation to discuss pe…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":715,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rooted-agritourism-6069338/episodes/flowers-bloom-anyway-building-better-relationships-in-life-with-mark-hicks/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-agritourism-6069338/flowers-bloom-anyway-building-better-relationships-in-life-with-mark-hicks.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}