Why a Fashion Student Moved to the Rainforest Alone and Went Viral on YouTube

Описание: This week, Anastasia Vanderbyl, one half of the YouTube channel ‪@MotherTheMountain‬ takes us behind the scenes of her life as a regenerative farmer and artist in Byron Bay. Alongside her sister Julia, Anastasia has built a thriving online community with nearly 250 million views, sharing their journey of creativity and sustainability on their family farm. In this honest conversation, Anastasia opens up about the challenges of taking over the farm after her father’s sudden passing, the emotional toll it’s taken, and the hope that drives her forward. We explore themes of slow living, the realities of farming, and the importance of staying authentic when sharing our lives online.

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0:00 - Intro
1:35 - A morning on the farm
5:45 - Slowing down
9:45 - City life and love of fashion
13:56 - Farm life
16:49 - Reflecting on Anastasia’s Father passing
20:23 - Why they started posting on YouTube
22:10 - Being a female farming
25:32 - The business of YouTube
28:24 - School in childhood
31:59 - Publishing their book
34:06 - Navigating devastating floods
42:03 - Inspiration behind the name
43:30 - The animals and our connection to our food
48:43 - Defining success
57:15 - Diet
59:18 - Real Talk: body hair, aging, tattoos
1:05:20 - Anastasia’s angry
1:09:51 - Divorce