Episode 109: Living and Working on a Island with Mary Greensmith

Episode Description:

In this special solo episode of the Homeopathy 247 Podcast, host Mary Greensmith gives us a personal update on her move to a small island in the English Channel. She shares the highs, the unexpected challenges, and her growing excitement for her island life and homeopathy journey.

Tech Troubles with the App

Mary starts by explaining a surprising challenge: her Homeopathy 24/7 app was revoked from Google Play simply because of her new location! While the app is still available on the Apple Store, she’s working hard to bring it back for Android users. She thanks everyone for their patience and support — your kind messages mean a lot!

Embracing Island Life

Despite the tech hiccups, Mary is loving her new lifestyle. Living on the island means fresh sea swims, growing her own vegetables, and even starting a “hedge veg” store at her gate — selling homegrown flowers and produce to neighbors. It’s a true return to nature, with a focus on seasonal eating and sustainability.

Planning for Winter: Food Storage Adventures

With a long winter ahead, Mary and her husband are learning how to store their garden produce. They’re freezing, dehydrating, and bottling vegetables to stay well-fed even when fresh crops are scarce. Mary shares her experiments with new techniques like vacuum-packing and using a dehydrator — and she asks listeners for their own favorite ways to store vegetables.

Gardening Joys and Challenges

Mary is also practicing “no-dig” gardening, a method that’s great for the environment and the soul! However, it’s not without its struggles. Pigeons, caterpillars, and even a bold seagull stealing chicken off her table keep her on her toes. Mary’s solution? Grow a bit extra for the pests and avoid using any harmful chemicals.

Building Community on the Island

One of the surprising joys of island life is how involved residents can be. Mary shares stories about attending council meetings, learning about recycling programs, and supporting big initiatives like extending the local runway and investing in solar power. It’s a completely different experience from living in a big country — here, everyone can have a voice.

Homeopathy and Business Growth

Although Mary hasn’t yet promoted homeopathy locally, she’s busier than ever online. Thanks to the internet, she’s able to continue helping people worldwide through Homeopathy 24/7. She’s thrilled to discover that a major homeopathic pharmacy, Homeoforce, is based on the island too — proof that even small communities can make a big impact!

A Grateful Heart

Mary finishes by reflecting on how grateful she is to be living in this time — where she can combine the simplicity of nature with the global connection the internet provides. She invites listeners to send in any questions they have about homeopathy, island life, or anything else they’d like to hear more about.