The Kettle with Meagan Francis

The Kettle with Meagan Francis


Latest Episodes

February Journal: Care
February 01, 2025

Its February, and that meanswe made it through January! In this episode I share my thoughts on the grounding joys of giving care. I also explore two beekeeping saints, teas with rose petals, new adventures in sourdough, some cozy reads and PBS shows to

Exiting Instagram and investing in the real world with Sarah Powers
January 15, 2025

More and more, people are talking about leaving social media for good. But how? Its easy to feel trapped by these networks that have become so intertwined in every aspect of our lives, from shopping to socializing. In this episode of The Kettle, I catch

January Journal: Easing into the New Year
January 01, 2025

Deep breath, friend: you dont have to come into the New Year raring to go on January 1. In the first episode of the newly-named and slightly-refocused podcast, The Kettle (formerly The Teas Made) I take a different, slower approach. I reflect on my holi

Letting literature inspire you in the kitchen, with C.J. from A Well-Read Tart
December 15, 2024

What could be cozier than a holiday baking session based on your favorite book? In this episode I talk with CJ of A Well-Read Tart, a blog for book and food lovers, where CJ shares book reviews, food inspiration and recipes based on her favorite literatur

December Journal: Holiday Magic-Making For Moms Of Big Kids
December 01, 2024

In our monthly Journal, I share a special message for moms of older kids who aren't feeling quite so magical about the holidays these days, plus Christmas-inspired teas, my plans for decorating and baking, and some hopes for the Advent season. Listen

What is the liturgical calendar and how is it relevant today? with Kristen Haakenson of Hearthstone Fables
November 15, 2024

Rooted in locality, seasonality, and agrarian living, the liturgical calendar - the feasts, celebrations, and other observations that made up the early church year - can help root us in the natural rhythms of life. But while most of us are familiar with a

November Journal
November 01, 2024

In this month's Journal, I share what's inspiring me going into November: my favorite cinnamon-spiced teas, embroidery projects as holiday gifts, making herbal tinctures, and an epic novel trilogy from medieval Norway.Episode Links:*most links are

We're all dealing with content overwhelm (and what I'm doing about mine.)
October 24, 2024

Between social media platforms, email, blogs, podcasts, streaming video and all the rest, there are so many ways these days to consume (or create!) content. In this episode I share what taking social media breaks has done for my brain, how pressure to cre

5 simple kitchen routines that help my life work
October 03, 2024

When it comes to staying on top of meal planning and cooking, my solution to overwhelm and disorganization is simple: a series of weekly and daily routines that work for my home, family, and schedule. In this episode I share five kitchen routines that hel

What does it mean to have wealth? More conversation with Shannon Hayes, author of "Redefining Rich"
September 26, 2024

In our culture we put a lot of emphasis on building wealth - but what, exactly, does that mean, and how does our view of wealth contribute to (or detract from) our flourishing as humans? In this continuation of Episode 39's conversation with author an