Sunshine & PowerCuts

In this Episode: The long dark NZ Autumn and Winter of 2019.Aotearoa means Land of the Long White Cloud and we live up to that with high % cloud cover, including fog and only handful of sunny days.We may be on track for what may be the lowest recorded sunshine hours whilst I've been off-grid relying on solar power. Without much sunshine, the back up generator was used. I talk about the frequency of use, expense, a few instances that occurred. Weather stats.What are your favourite weather applications or resources? Recap of events and the 2nd podversary of the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast. 2019 Events: May - Livestream For the Cure June - Winter Solstice / shortest day is my favourite. July - Orchard pruned and recap of the crop August - 4th Sunshine Summit Livestream Event to recognize and celebrate connections & 2nd Podversary of the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast September - NZ Mental Health Awareness Week: Sept 23-29 & International Podcast Day: Sept 30th Thank You to: Podbean - for displaying a banner during the week of the August 2019 Sunshine Summit on their mobile podcast app! To our new listeners! Welcome and thank you for coming along for this journey. The Sunshine & PowerCuts Patrons for their continued support!We were able to secure sunshinesummit.live for the Sunshine Summit livestream events, and purchase an Elgato StreamDeck which helped make the livestreams smoother. ** Special Note - our First Patron has been with us for 2 years, on September 21st 2019!! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.** Links from this Episode: PowEp021 - Under the weather World Weather Online 7 Days of Sunshine Challenge Sunshine Summit International Podcast AssociationSurvey NZ Mental Health Awareness Week - Sept 23-29th 2019 International Podcast Day - Sept 30th ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ The Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast:Hosted by Heather Welch This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones offer inspiration drawn from nature, In PowerCut episodes like this one I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comGeeks Rising: www.geeksrising.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts.Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  // Podchaser //  PodKnife  //  Poddirectory

Hello it's Heather from the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast. In association with Geeks Rising from the 10th to the 16th of August, or 11th to 17th if you're in a timezone near New Zealand, we are hosting the second 2019 Sunshine Summit. It's a week of livestreams with amazing content creators and their communities with the theme of celebrating connections. All of the details for the upcoming Summit as well as replays from our previous events and where the livestreams will be happening, can be found at sunshinesummit.live. A huge thank you to the patrons of Sunshine & PowerCuts for making it possible! So check it out. And if you know our guests we'd love to you to come and celebrate with us. And if they are new to you, come along and learn more about them and we look forward to celebrating connections with you. August 2019 Guest List:Day 1:Kate - Ignorance Was Bliss - 5pm EDT Sat 10th (9am NZT Sun 11th)Bettina & Ninorah - NRI Woman - 9:30pm EDT Sat 10th (1:30pm NZT Sun 11th) Day 2:Dave Lee - The Waves of Tech / International Podcast Day - 5pm EDT Sun 11th (9am NZT Mon 12th)Chris Curran - Podcast Engineering School & Show / Podcaster's Lounge - 8pm EDT Sun 11th (12pm NZT Mon 12th) Day 3:Chris Green - Gravity Beard / Underdog Podcast Community - 5pm EDT Mon 12th (9am NZT Tues 13th)Ben Brown - Tourette's Podcast / Member of Geeks Rising - 9pm EDT Mon 12th (1pm NZT Tues 13th) Day 4:Cross Play Compatible - Play Comics, Real Dudes Podcast, Gamerheads Podcast - 8pm EDT Tues 13th 12pm NZT Wed 14th) Day 5:Lisa & Sam - I shake My Head - 9pm EDT Wed 14th (1pm NZT Thurs 15th)Day 6:Geeks Rising Podcast Network - Bandrew Says Podcast, On The Subject, Conversations with Creators, Sunshine & PowerCuts - 10pm EDT Thurs 15th (2pm NZT Fri 16th NZT)Day 7:FinaleJoin Heather for a fun finale - time TBC Share the Event!You can use the hastags on social media: #sunshinesummit2019#celebrateconnectionsAnd to see posts from last year's event follow #sunshinesummit2018 Also, sharing helps others discover it! So please share this event, and bring friends! It's going to be a lot of fun! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comGeeks Rising: www.geeksrising.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  // Podchaser // PodKnife  //  Poddirectory

SunEp029 - Ebb and Flow Hello and welcome to the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast. My name is Heather and I am your host. This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones like this one offer inspiration drawn from nature, and in the PowerCut episodes are where I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Do you have an experience where you have been empowered by nature? I'd love to hear from you. You can connect with me on Twitter and Instagram @SunPowerPod and there you'll see examples from nature that I share. Alternatively you can email me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.com The theme of this episode is ebb and flow.There are many examples of and different ways to describe ebb and flow What comes to mind for you? Which phase are you in? Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ From this Episode: Poem: Ebb & Flow - Atticus https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ6-akih3T_/ Opening Lines Read by: Emil Hägg https://www.emilhaggvo.com/ and on Twitter @EmilHaggVO ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I’d love to hear from you:What have been your highlights from the podcast and or the Sunshine Summit events?Which episodes are your favourites?What connections have you made, or re-connections have you discovered to yourself and the world around you?What connections do you celebrate?What examples from nature would you like to explore? ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comGeeks Rising: www.geeksrising.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  // Podchaser // PodKnife  //  Poddirectory

PowEp028 - Stargazing, Internet Outages and micro-grids Firstly,Thank you to Kate from the Ignorance Was Bliss Podcast and Steph Fuccio of Changing Scripts, Virtual Expats and Expat Rewind for both recently becoming patrons of sunshine & PowerCuts! If you would like to Support the show and join the community you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts Quick recap, In March 2019 we hosted the Sunshine Summit and the videos from the 11 guest segments are available on sunshinesummit.live Also there you'll find the link to Register your Interest to participate in future Sunshine Summits events.The next one event will be in August 2019. But before then, in May 2019 I am proud to be returning as a podcast partner for the 3rd annual Livestream for the Cure event.There is an audio clip from Nick and Justin from Epic Film Guys to tell you more about it. My segment is on Fri 17th May 9pm EST (Sat 18th May at 1pm NZT) and I'd love you to join me live!If you're able to donate that would be incredible, either way please share the event to help spread the word about this worthy cause.All the details of the event are available at livestreamforthecure.com Guest Spot:I also was recently a guest on the Ignorance Was Bliss Podcast with Kate.There is a disclaimer at the beginning of each episode - listener discretion is advised.https://iwbpodcast.podbean.com/e/120-magical-connections-with-heather-from-sunshine-and-power-cuts/ In this Episode:I talk about the weather and how much I've been enjoying the nights outdoors.I answer a question about fruits and vegetables from Logan Naugle, co-host of Conversations with Creators and On the Subject which are also a part of the Geeks Rising Network.Then I have some questions about internet connections and I'd love to know your answers: Have you been without the internet so far in 2019? How long have you been without it? Was it On purpose? Or due to an outage? How did it make you feel? Or if you haven't been without internet recently, how would you feel if there was an outage?And what did you/would you do in the meantime? Follow up question, how long could you last without it? Then I close the episode with a few thoughts on the article Off-Grid Microgrid: Solar + Batteries +Thermal Generation by Darrell Proctor. Links from this Episode:For more information about my favourite fruit - Feijoa - check out this link to Tui Gardenhttps://www.tuigarden.co.nz/ideas-and-inspiration/fantastic-feijoas-all-you-need-to-know/ Link to the article Off-Grid Microgrid: Solar + Batteries +Thermal Generation by Darrell Proctor:https://www.powermag.com/off-grid-microgrid-solar-batteries-thermal-generation/ ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ The Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast:Hosted by Heather Welch This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones offer inspiration drawn from nature, In PowerCut episodes like this one I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comGeeks Rising: www.geeksrising.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts.Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.

SunEp028 - Connections: Sunshine, PowerCuts, Summits(1hr) This marks the 60th episode of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Podcast.In the early days, there were a few bonus episodes due to the excitement for this creative journey and gratitude for the support I received early on. And, here we are.60 episodes, a number of guest appearances, three livestream events with 34 guest spots... It would all be for naught without you.Thank you!To the listeners of the podcast!To those who have become patrons!To the other podcast hosts who have invited me to join them in conversations.To the mentors and new found friends, as well as the other content creators and their audiences that have supported and participated in the Sunshine Summits. Naturally, at the heart of Sunshine & PowerCuts is connections.Being connected to nature as a resource for generating both electrical power and for our own health and empowerment. When we face challenges or experience powercuts (lost connections) in life, we need to reconnect, re-sync and recharge. And along our journeys we connect with resources and people that help us and which we are truly grateful for and they are an integral part of our journey of learning about ourselves and the world around us.Bringing people together to shine a light on and share those experiences is powerful. We have three previous episodes on Connections with guests: Jilanne Holder, Alysa Lucas and Emily Prokop. For this episode, the tables are turned and with the help of the wonderful Stephanie Fuccio of Changing Scripts, Virtual Expats and Expat Rewind who was one of my guests for the March 2019 Sunshine Summit and offered to interview me, we look at the theme of connections which is the foundation and link between the sunshine, the powercuts and the summits. Thank you to the following Sunshine Summit Guests for their questions:Derek Graziano - Rolling MisadventuresWin Kelly Charles - Ask Win PodcastEmily Prokop - Story Behind Podcast & E-Podcast Productions Stargate Pioneer - Better PodcastingAnthony Conte - Off Center Archers PodcastPaul Csomo - Varmints Podcast I hope that you enjoy this insight into myself, and what this is all about. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Hello and welcome to the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast.My name is Heather and I am your host on this journey of empowerment. This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones like this one offer inspiration drawn from nature, and the PowerCut episodes are where I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ I’d love to hear from you:What have been your highlights from the podcast and or the Sunshine Summit events?Which episodes are your favourites?Which Summit guest spots were you able to join live?When and how have you been inspired or empowered by them?What connections have you made, or re-connections have you discovered to yourself and the world around you?What connections do you celebrate?What examples from nature would you like to explore? ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comGeeks Rising: www.geeksrising.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie,

PowEp027 - Gas Hotwater, Hay, Dust, Glamping The episode begins with the audio promotion for the March Sunshine Summit 2019.From March 9-16 (10th-17th NZT) the livestream event to celebrate connections will be taking place at https://sunshinesummit.liveThere you can find all the details of the 11 Guests that will be joining us over the 8 Days. Please share the event with others so they discover it and come along to join us in the live chat, mark your calendars and we look forward to celebrating connections with you! Guest Spot:I also was recently a guest on the Odd Dad Out Podcast and briefly introduced each of the guests with Adam Higgins who has been one of the Sunshine Summit's biggest supporters from the beginning, I'd love for you to check out that episode here: https://www.spreaker.com/user/odddadout/sunshine-summit-march-2019-w-heather-wel In this Episode:I share a brief update on the weather and solar power, the dry grass meant that hay was able to be made - but also that a lot of hay was able to be made...Sheep have been shorn, and with March 2019 approaching, it brings the Golden Shears - the national sheep shearing competition and so I refer back to the NZ Film directed by Jack Nicholl called She Shears which you can find out more about at https://www.sheshears.com/I attended one of the first screenings back in August 2018 and was able to meet Jack and I think it's a film worth checking out if you are able to. The highlight of this episode would be the Gas Hotwater story! Links from this Episode:And then I round the episode out with two stories from articles I came across recently:https://www.newsroom.co.nz/@future-learning/2019/02/24/455289/one-of-natures-most-underrated-hazardshttps://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/110734872/nissan-uses-old-ev-batteries-to-power-offthegrid-adventures ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ The Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast:Hosted by Heather Welch This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones offer inspiration drawn from nature, In PowerCut episodes like this one I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comGeeks Rising: www.geeksrising.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts.Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  // Podchaser //  PodKnife  //  Poddirectory

SunEp027 - Music By Nature The quote from Shakespeare "The earth has music for those who listen" is a favourite one of mine and the foundation of this episode. So is my motto Life is beautiful; enjoy it's beauty, because the gifts of nature are there for us to enjoy if we make time and take time to experience them.Sound, and particularly music is an important part of my wellbeing.I've also mentioned elsewhere that when I go out in nature I leave other sounds behind and just absorb the sounds of the world around me. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Hello and welcome to the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast.My name is Heather and I am your host on this journey of empowerment. This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones like this one offer inspiration drawn from nature, and the PowerCut episodes are where I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~From this Episode: This episode is related to SunEp003 - Be Still and PowEp026 - Heatwave, Thermodynamics, Music by Nature. And the journal article I reference in this episode is: Sound Matters: Essay / Music By Nature https://journal.beoplay.com/journal/music-by-nature I’d love to hear from you:I ask a lot of questions throughout this episode related to music, and the sounds you enjoy. Let me know which sounds you hear often, where and when you make time to listen? What did you notice when you tuned in to your own internal self-noise? And when have you experienced the sounds of nature recreated or represented by music? Have you been empowered by the sounds of nature and or the music you listen to? ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comGeeks Rising: www.geeksrising.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  // Podchaser // PodKnife  //  Poddirectory

PowEp026 – Heat Wave, Thermodynamics, Music by NatureIn this episode we begin with a few announcements: Sunshine & PowerCuts can now be found on GeeksRising.com Geeks Rising is a curated podcast network which features podcasts by passionate people encouraging you to explore your passions and empowering you to become a better creator.In association with Geeks Rising, preparation is underway for the March Sunshine Summit 2019 livestream event.A huge thank you to the Patrons of Sunshine & PowerCuts for their support which helped secure the home for the event at sunshinesummit.liveHere you'll find the details of the guest list and schedule, as well as links to the previous events and it is where the livestreams for 2019 will be taking place.So head over and check it out. If you know the guest we'd love you to come and celebrate with us. If they are new to you, come and meet them and get to know them. We look forward to connecting with you in the live chat during the event.From this episode:We've had a heat wave with temperatures in excess of 33C inside my house, even with all the doors and windows open hoping to catch a breeze.The spa pool has been in use to cool down, and I briefly mention the different ways we've tried to heat the water up to take the chill off - because with the air temperature being so hot and no heating element for the pool, it makes it easier to get in when the difference is not so vast.At the January Wellington Podcast Brunch Club meetup, one of the members asked me about Stirling Engines.There's a lot to know about Stirling Engines so I encourage you to look into it, if you aren't already familiar.Correction: in the episode I say that there is "fluid of gas" - what I mean is that there is fluidity or movement of the gas between a hot region and cold region. Also the heat and cold are applied externally to the closed system. Then I share an article I came across which I found really interesting, about a NZ scientist who took weather data and assigned musical instruments in software to represent the data points and the result was nature's own symphony.Links from this Episode:https://www.radionz.co.nz/news/national/379899/listen-niwa-scientist-converts-weather-patterns-into-music I'd love to hear from you:Let me know if you have experience with Stirling Engines, if you're in a heatwave, how you've been keeping cool (or how you've been keeping warm if it's cold where you are), when you've noticed the music of nature from example I was woken by the rain at 2:30am and I enjoyed listening to the waves of rain influenced by the wind. And finally, if you know of any instances where information has been shared in a creative way like in the article about the Scientist converting weather patterns into music. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ The Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast:Hosted by Heather Welch This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones offer inspiration drawn from nature, In PowerCut episodes like this one I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comGeeks Rising: www.geeksrising.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts.Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie,

SunEp026 - Refreshment Before we begin, think about what 'refreshment' means to you. Refreshment can be starting again, when we experience a change, rest and find renewed strength and energy. We look at themes of refreshment: the natural cycle of daily rhythms, and the seasons, of love, solitude, silence, of being refreshed by water and nourishment, by being in gratitude and by getting fresh air, some space and some perspective. And by taking notice of nature to be refreshed by being in awe of the beauty it beholds. Listen to this episode, and find one way that you can refresh yourself today. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Hello and welcome to the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast.My name is Heather and I am your host on this journey of empowerment. This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones like this one offer inspiration drawn from nature, and the PowerCut episodes are where I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~From this Episode: In previous episodes we have looked at elements of Refreshment - SunEp025 - Growth SunEp024 - Rest SunEp021 - Nourishment SunEp016 - Strength from the Refrains of Nature SunEp010 - Renewal ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  // Podchaser // PodKnife  //  Poddirectory

PowEp025 - Sunshine Hours, Measuring Power, Growth & Duck CurvesThis first PowerCut Episode for 2019 has a lot in it!We begin with a recap of the total Sunshine Hour, temperature and rainfall results of 2018 from the latest NIWA report.How 2019 is shaping up so far.The plan was to record some data to share some information about how much power the system is generating... And we look at the challenges I faced in that process.We look at three stages of charging process for the battery bank: Bulk Charging, Absorbing, Floating.I link this episode to the previous SunEp025 - on Growth, and share about the organic orchard we have.And finally wrap up with a news article that caught my eye about the 'Duck Curve' in the National Electricity Market.Terms/Definitions:Amp Hour - An ampere hour (abbreviated Ah / sometimes amp hour) is the amount of energy charge in a battery that will allow one ampere of current to flow for one hour. An ampere is a unit of measure of the rate of electron flow or current in an electrical conductor. Kilowatt hour (kWh) is a unit of energy equal to 3.6 megajoules. If energy is transmitted or used at a constant rate (power) over a period of time, the total energy in kilowatt hours is equal to the power in kilowatts multiplied by the time in hours. Links from this Episode:Renew Economy Article: Duck! Solar charge puts energy market transition on the fast-track https://reneweconomy.com.au/duck-solar-charge-puts-energy-market-transition-on-the-fast-track-39479/I'd love to hear from you! Let me know if you have experience with alternative energies, or life off the gird, or if you have any questions. Also if you've made jams, preserves, stewed or bottled fruit! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ The Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast:Hosted by Heather Welch This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones offer inspiration drawn from nature, In PowerCut episodes like this one I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links:Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCutsTeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercutsYouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautifulTwitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me:Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPodFollow me on Instagram @SunPowerPodEmail me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.comLeave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts.Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  // Podchaser //  PodKnife  //  Poddirectory

SunEp025 - Growth First we look at what growth is and terms related to growth. Growth takes time and the changes can be uncomfortable. We and others around us may also have expectations related to growth. And we require the right growing conditions. What are some examples of growth you notice in nature? Listen to this episode, and then check in with yourself and your journey of growth. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Hello and welcome to the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast.My name is Heather and I am your host on this journey of empowerment. This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones like this one offer inspiration drawn from nature, and the PowerCut episodes are where I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ From this Episode: In previous episodes we have looked at some of the conditions for growth - SunEp024 - Rest SunEp022 - Movement SunEp021 - Nourishment ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links: Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts TeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts YouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautiful Twitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me: Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPod Follow me on Instagram @SunPowerPod Email me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.com Leave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show: To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  // Podchaser // PodKnife  //  Poddirectory

PowEp024 - 7th Anniversary Off-Grid Each year in December marks the anniversary of this journey living off-the-power grid. In this episode I look back over the past 7 years, the highlights and the lowlights, the opportunities and my goals for the future. Despite the powercuts (challenges), there is a lot to be thankful for too... Thank you for listening to this podcast and joining me on this journey! Thank you to those who have invited me to be a part of their projects,and to the wonderful guests I have had on the podcast and as part of the two Sunshine Summit Events in March and August 2018. For the events that I participated in: Livestream for the Cure and International Podcast Day 2018. And here's to the future full of new opportunities, to give value, to learn and grow, to create and develop connections and take notice and tune in with how the journey is going. How has the year been for you and what are your aims or dreams for the new year? I'd love to know and support you on your journey. Wishing you a safe and happy new year,and until next time, be [em]powered by nature. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ The Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast: Hosted by Heather Welch This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones offer inspiration drawn from nature, and in PowerCut episodes like this one I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links: Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts TeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts YouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautiful Twitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me: Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPod Follow me on Instagram @SunPowerPod Email me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.com Leave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show: To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  // Podchaser //  PodKnife  //  Poddirectory

SunEp024 - Rest To take rest is to replenish ourselves and is just as important as working hard. I hope that while you listen to this episode you have a moment of rest and relaxation. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Hello and welcome to the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast. My name is Heather and I am your host on this journey of empowerment. This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones like this one offer inspiration drawn from nature, and the PowerCut episodes are where I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links: Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts TeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts YouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautiful Twitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me: Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPod Follow me on Instagram @SunPowerPod Email me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.com Leave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show: To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  // Podchaser // PodKnife  //  Poddirectory

PowEp023 - Part B Emily Prokop A special two part series featuring Emily Prokop, host of The Story Behind Podcast and author of The Story Behind Book.Emily also co-hosts a podcast with John Bukenas called Hate to Weight. Emily was one of my first connections in podcasting and joined me for the March 2018 Sunshine Summit and I had the privilege of catching up with her and we talk about a lot! In case you missed it: Listen to Part 1 - SunEp023 In Part 2: Recap the Hate to Weight podcast and communities we build Connecting with those communities Communicating TLDR : Summarizing the already succinct chapters in The Story Behind Book A recap of the experiences lending themselves to all things Emily is doing About the experience of Co-hosting Hate to Weight and doing Live Recordings Keeping well to do all the projects she is working on: When Emily lets the Light In Making connections and the engagement How to deal with Social Media when it's too much Getting to know a Podcast Host How we phrase things and the impact our mindset has Power Phrase: "I Get To Do This!" Thank You so much Emily! For your support and this opportunity to chat with you and also for including Sunshine & PowerCuts in the Did You Know segment of the chapter on Solar Panels in your book! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Hello and welcome to the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast. My name is Heather and I am your host on this journey of empowerment. This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones like this one offer inspiration drawn from nature, and the PowerCut episodes are where I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Links From this Episode: In case you missed it: Listen to Part 1 - SunEp023 March 2018 Sunshine Summit - with Emily ProkopThe Story Behind Podcast The Story Behind Book The Story Behind on Patreon Story Behind Facebook Page and Group Story Behind on Twitter Story Behind on Instagram The Hate to Weight Podcast Hate to Weight Facebook Group Hate to Weight on Twitter E Podcast Productions ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links: Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts TeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts YouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautiful Twitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me: Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPod Follow me on Instagram @SunPowerPod Email me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.com Leave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show: To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  //  PodKnife  //  Poddirectory

SunEp023 - Part 1 Emily Prokop A special two part series featuring Emily Prokop, host of The Story Behind Podcast and author of The Story Behind Book. Emily also co-hosts a podcast with John Bukenas called Hate to Weight. Emily was one of my first connections in podcasting and joined me for the March 2018 Sunshine Summit and I had the privilege of catching up with her and we talk about a lot! In Part 1: An introduction to The Story Behind and my connection with Emily The story behind her first book based on her podcast How she chose the book topics, including the chapter on Solar Panels We talk about Seasonal Affective Disorder PowerCuts Neighbours What Emily does for her wellbeing Tools to help with Productivity How to Turn Your Podcast into a Book Article: https://podcastbusinessjournal.com/how-i-turned-my-podcast-into-a-book/ Then tune in for the conclusion in Part 2 in PowEp023 ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Hello and welcome to the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast. My name is Heather and I am your host on this journey of empowerment. This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones like this one offer inspiration drawn from nature, and the PowerCut episodes are where I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ From this Episode: March 2018 Sunshine Summit - with Emily Prokop The Story Behind Podcast The Story Behind Book The Story Behind on Patreon Story Behind Facebook Page and Group Story Behind on Twitter Story Behind on Instagram The Hate to Weight Podcast Hate to Weight Facebook Group Hate to Weight on Twitter ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links: Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts TeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts YouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautiful Twitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me: Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPod Follow me on Instagram @SunPowerPod Email me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.com Leave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show: To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  //  PodKnife  //  Poddirectory

PowEp 022 - When the Earth Moves ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Introduction Hello and welcome to the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast, my name is Heather and I am your host. This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones offer inspiration drawn from nature, and the PowerCut episodes like this one are where I share insights into my life living off the power grid. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Notes from this episode: For information on earthquakes in NZ - geonet.org.nz The Bonus Episode for $5+ Patrons featuring details of the Go Green Expo from November 2018 is available on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts For more information about the Podcast Brunch Club, of which I host the Wellington Chapter: https://podcastbrunchclub.com/ Hate to Weight Podcast Recommendation:Hosted by Emily Prokop and John BukenasListen to the Podcast here - http://hatetoweight.libsyn.com/Join the Hate to Weight Facebook Group here - https://www.facebook.com/groups/413099472471015/ Thank you so much to Josh Liston for recently becoming a Patron of Sunshine & PowerCuts on Patreon! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links: Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts TeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts YouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautiful Twitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me: Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPod Follow me on Instagram @SunPowerPod Email me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.com Leave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts If you have a story you'd like to share - fill in the form at the bottom of the Contact Page of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Website ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Support the Show: If you enjoy the show, I would love for you to share it with a friend! To gain access to the community, gain access to extra content or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  //  PodKnife  //  Poddirectory Music – Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven from the https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music

SunEp022 - Movement What does 'movement' mean to you? How and when do you move? What does movement do for you, where does it take you and how does it make you feel? Take notice of your movement and the movement in nature. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Hello and welcome to the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast. My name is Heather and I am your host on this journey of empowerment. This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones like this one offer inspiration drawn from nature, and the PowerCut episodes are where I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Previous Episodes Referenced: SunEp003 - Be Still & Listen SunEp006 - Perspective ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links: Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts TeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts YouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautiful Twitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me: Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPod Follow me on Instagram @SunPowerPod Email me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.com Leave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show: To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  //  PodKnife  //  Poddirectory Music – Porches & Universes : Puddles of Infinity

PowEp021 - Under the Weather To be 'under the weather' - to be unwell or low in spirits. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Hello and welcome to the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast, my name is Heather and I am your host. This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones offer inspiration drawn from nature, and the PowerCut episodes like this one are where I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey [em]powered by nature. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Notes from this episode: International Podcast Day 2018 Livestream Guest Spot Replay Celebrating Connections: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEWoSCw7d6s You can find the details of my Guest Spot here: https://internationalpodcastday.com/speakers/heather-welch/ Use #InternationalPodcastDay on social media to follow the conversations. Also - Listen to Sunshine & PowerCuts: Bonus Episode 02 - International Podcast Day 2017 The Bonus Episode of the Behind the Scenes for $5+ Patrons featuring details of 'Off Grid from the Valley Neighbours' will be available on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts Off Grid Updates: New Purchase: Four LED Light Bulbs -14 watts, 1400 lumens. Large gas bottle refilled - looking forward to it lasting NZ Film Premier - She Shears Film: https://www.sheshears.com/ Golden Shears Competition: https://www.goldenshears.co.nz/ Special Thanks to: SP & Derek for their care packages they sent recently. Special Note: Emily Prokop: Story Behind Podcast: http://thestorybehindpodcast.com/ Story Behind Book: https://www.amazon.com/Story-Behind-Extraordinary-History-Ordinary/dp/1633538281/ Emily's Guest Spot on Home Gadget Geeks with Jim Collison: https://theaverageguy.tv/2018/10/19/emily-prokop-and-her-new-the-story-behind-book-hgg375/ My guest spot on Home Gadget Geeks talking about off-grid from January 2018: https://theaverageguy.tv/2018/01/13/off-grid-living-with-heather-welch-from-sunshine-powercuts-podcast-hgg341/ Patreon: Thank you so much to Angry Ducky for recently becoming a Patron of Sunshine & PowerCuts on Patreon! ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links: Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts TeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts YouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautiful Twitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me: Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPod Follow me on Instagram @SunPowerPod Email me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.com Leave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts If you have a story you'd like to share - fill in the form at the bottom of the Contact Page of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Website And you can Support the Show and get access to exclusive content and bonus episodes on Patreon. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Previous Events: Sunshine Summits March & August 2018 Replays can be found on the Sunshine Summit 2018 page on the website. Or on YouTube here: March Sunshine Summit YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL070DpBFuf_T9JPQKm9VM90_3I5UgjNRZ August Sunshine Summit YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL070DpBFuf_QM8pfqFq7nSnnCWooXQ-nm ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Support the Show:To gain access to the community, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  //  PodKnife  //  Poddirectory Music – Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven from the https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music

SunEp021 - Nourishment What does 'nourishment' mean to you? It is holistic and includes all the things we consume and how we consume them. How do you nourish yourself? ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Hello and welcome to the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast. My name is Heather and I am your host on this journey of empowerment. This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones like this one offer inspiration drawn from nature, and the PowerCut episodes are where I share insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey empowered by nature, then continue the conversation as part of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Community ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Upcoming Event: International Podcast Day 2018 - September 30th Celebrate the Power of Podcasting I have been invited to be a guest speaker for the official International PodcastDay 2018 livestream event. I would love for you to join me for my segment in the live chat: https://internationalpodcastday.com/live/ 6pm PDT on September 29th - which is 2pm NZT on Sept 30th You can find out more here: https://internationalpodcastday.com/speakers/heather-welch/ Use #InternationalPodcastDay on social media to follow the conversations. Also, take a listen to: Bonus Episode 02 - International Podcast Day 2017 ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links: Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts TeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts YouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautiful Twitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me: Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPod Follow me on Instagram @SunPowerPod Email me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.com Leave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts Support the Show: To gain access to the commmunity, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  //  PodKnife  //  Poddirectory Music – Porches & Universes : Puddles of Infinity

PowEp020 - Connection Challenges The Original Connection Challenge Struggling to have a power connection due to the weather and not having a backup option Internet Connection Challenges Important Connections to make when Off-the-Grid ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Introduction Hello and welcome to the Sunshine & PowerCuts podcast, my name is Heather and I am your host. This podcast features two types of episodes which alternate. Sunshine ones offer inspiration drawn from nature, and the PowerCut episodes like this one are where I share honest insights into my life living off the power grid. Embark on a journey [em]powered by nature. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Notes from this episode: Internet Connection Speeds - the rate in megabits per second (Mbps) at which data is able to be downloaded from the internet to your computer and data is able to be uploaded from your computer to the internet. The faster the speed the faster the data is transferred, allowing for smoother livestreams for example. My original connection speed was 5Mbps down, 1Mbps up - which led to stability issues whilst connecting via video and livestreaming. The upgraded speed for the Sunshine Summit was 30Mbps down, 5Mbps up - which allowed the livestreams to go ahead. The reason the speeds were taken away at the end of August according to the Internet Service Provider (ISP) was due to the tower the signal was coming from hadn't been upgraded to be able to cope with sending data that fast wirelessly. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Important Links: Website: www.sunshineandpowercuts.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts TeeSpring: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts YouTube: youtube.com/HeatherWelch_life-is-beautiful Twitch: twitch.tv/sunpowerpod Ways you can connect with me: Tweet me on Twitter @SunPowerPod Follow me on Instagram @SunPowerPod Email me at hello@sunshineandpowercuts.com Leave me a comment on Facebook @SunshineAndPowerCuts If you have a story you'd like to share - fill in the form at the bottom of the Contact Page of the Sunshine & PowerCuts Website And you can Support the Show and get access to exclusive content and bonus episodes on Patreon. ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Upcoming Event: International Podcast Day 2018 - September 30th Celebrate the Power of Podcasting I have been invited to be a guest speaker for the official International PodcastDay 2018 livestream event. I would love for you to join me for my segment in the live chat: https://internationalpodcastday.com/live/ 6pm PDT on September 29th - which is 2pm NZT on Sept 30th You can find out more here: https://internationalpodcastday.com/speakers/heather-welch/ Use #InternationalPodcastDay on social media to follow the conversations. Listen to: Bonus Episode 02 - International Podcast Day 2017 Previous Events: Sunshine Summits March & August 2018 Sunshine Summit 2018 - 11th August to 17th August (US time Zones) Replays can be found on the Sunshine Summit 2018 page on the website. Or on YouTube here: March Sunshine Summit YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL070DpBFuf_T9JPQKm9VM90_3I5UgjNRZ August Sunshine Summit YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL070DpBFuf_QM8pfqFq7nSnnCWooXQ-nm ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Support the Show: To gain access to the commmunity, extra resources and bonus episodes or to just simply support the show you can do so on Patreon.com/SunshineAndPowerCuts. Keep cool in a Sunshine & PowerCuts t-shirt, warm up with a hoodie, take a tote bag or savour the moment with a mug from the TeeSpring Store: https://teespring.com/stores/sunshine-powercuts Subscribe to the podcast Listen, Review and Rate – PodBean // Spotify //  Apple Podcasts  //  Stitcher  //  Tune In  //  PodKnife  //  Poddirectory Music – Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven from the https://www.youtube.com/audiolibrary/music