🎙️[new episode] The Story Behind Goat Yoga with Lainey Morse


Hello Reader,

What began as a simple idea to share a little “goat happiness” became an international sensation. In this episode, I’m joined by Lainey Morse, founder of the original Goat Yoga, for an inspiring conversation about how goats can bring laughter, peace, and connection to people everywhere.

Lainey shares how Goat Yoga started on her small Oregon farm during one of the hardest times in her life—and how it unexpectedly went viral across the world. We also talk about what really happens behind the scenes of these joyful events: caring for the goats, finding insurance, and creating safe, respectful interactions between animals and people.

Whether you’ve heard of Goat Yoga or not, this is a heartwarming story about compassion, creativity, and the incredible bond between humans and goats.

Happy goatherding,

Deborah
and the Thrifty Homesteader Team

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