<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Back to the Mother]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are dedicated to raising the bar of how business is done. Together with your help we can keep a valuable resource out of the landfill.]]></description><link>https://www.backtothemother.earth/blog-1</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:03:03 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.backtothemother.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[The Living Intelligence of Fermentation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remembering What the Body Already Knows Modern wellness culture often treats the human body like a machine that needs constant fixing. Symptoms are isolated, silenced, or overridden. Metrics are chased. Protocols are stacked. Yet beneath the noise, the body has always been something else entirely: a living ecosystem , adaptive, communicative, and deeply intelligent. At Back to the Mother Ferments, we approach health from this ecological perspective. Not as something to hack or optimize, but...]]></description><link>https://www.backtothemother.earth/post/the-living-intelligence-of-fermentation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696ecc60423c15f2e1efb54e</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 00:33:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627ea6_bbbfd8b7ae9546fd8ce7dc38a07f4452~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Begins Where You Least Expect It]]></title><description><![CDATA[Enzymes, Fermentation, and the Gut–Brain Intelligence We Forgot to Trust There’s a simple law that governs everything in the universe: Energy cannot be created or destroyed. Which means the vitality we feel—or don’t feel—is not something we “manufacture” through willpower, stimulants, or hacks. It’s something we access . And access depends on whether the body has what it needs, and whether it can actually use it. This is where so much modern health advice goes sideways. Most people aren’t...]]></description><link>https://www.backtothemother.earth/post/health-begins-where-you-least-expect-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69654d283f7b9d5cbee25c93</guid><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:51:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627ea6_7c00b18279074946b256c9d4387a215f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unlocking Your Gut’s True Potential: How Your Microbiome Shapes Performance, Mood, and Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Back to the Mother Ferments, we know your gut is far more than a digestion station—it’s a living, breathing ecosystem that profoundly influences every part of your health. From mood and focus to metabolism, immune function, and even athletic performance, the trillions of bacteria, yeasts, and other microbes in your gut aren’t just passengers—they’re active participants in your biology. Recent research is showing that your gut microbiome can be strategically shaped  to help you reach your...]]></description><link>https://www.backtothemother.earth/post/unlocking-your-gut-s-true-potential-how-your-microbiome-shapes-performance-mood-and-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696171b7768b848d270ccb7a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 21:42:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627ea6_8b1121fb0f14443698ea67fb3bc4e073~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kimchi, the Microbiome, and Microplastics: What Fermentation Can and Can’t Do]]></title><description><![CDATA[Microplastics are everywhere now.They’re in our water, our food, our soil, and even the air we breathe. These microscopic plastic particles come from synthetic clothing, food packaging, car tires, personal care products, and the breakdown of larger plastics over time. Scientists have now detected microplastics in human blood, lungs, placental tissue, and digestive systems. That reality can feel unsettling — and it naturally leads to a deeper question: How does the body deal with something it...]]></description><link>https://www.backtothemother.earth/post/kimchi-the-microbiome-and-microplastics-what-fermentation-can-and-can-t-do</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69602b14448b5a633f0baba3</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:10:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627ea6_cdfb631d8d514b4d9d5bf6be52de1eb7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dont Worry, It's BPA Free?]]></title><description><![CDATA[We here at Back to the Mother have been very aware of big industry's lack of concern over the chemicals they are willing to expose you to...]]></description><link>https://www.backtothemother.earth/post/dont-worry-it-s-bpa-free</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65f8ad177339169b142ceecc</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 22:13:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627ea6_74105df32e6f40abb44a5bd76501d3e5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unveiling the Life Affirming Brew: Exploring the Health Benefits of Kombucha]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the realm of health-conscious trends, kombucha stands out as a beloved elixir, celebrated for its tangy taste and purported health...]]></description><link>https://www.backtothemother.earth/post/unveiling-the-life-affirming-brew-exploring-the-health-benefits-of-kombucha</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65cd2f308b637aba2ef021a0</guid><pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 21:24:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627ea6_3e1118b6db964f35ad68248c17bd1701~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFAC's Local Food &#38; Farm Passports are here!!!]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are excited to announce that the Local Food &#38; Farm Passports are here! For those of you that don't know CFAC is our local Community...]]></description><link>https://www.backtothemother.earth/post/cfac-s-local-food-farm-passports-are-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fb420ca8d082f0017cbc34b</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:33:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627ea6_22738aaaecf0480dacfdb8f681137b64~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_612,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS NOW AVAILABLE]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are lots of non-monetary ways of supporting our cause like giving us a positive review on google or social media and sharing our...]]></description><link>https://www.backtothemother.earth/post/tax-deductible-donations-now-available</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e9e4dcb39b6f000170ee979</guid><category><![CDATA[Earth Keeping]]></category><category><![CDATA[community ]]></category><category><![CDATA[Year Round Farming]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2020 06:26:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/627ea6_0b4124c6517b48f8acf2860d86962cdd/360p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our Community Funded Kiva Loan   ]]></title><description><![CDATA[We are looking for support on a Community Funded Loan! This is your chance to support our local economy and a local worker owned coop.]]></description><link>https://www.backtothemother.earth/post/communityfundedloan</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e6aae8bea7e9b0017599665</guid><category><![CDATA[Kombucha]]></category><category><![CDATA[Earth Keeping]]></category><category><![CDATA[community ]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 22:31:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627ea6_f26783a232b64514947dac430b363b42~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_321,h_157,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[(Vibrancy Party) Movement Showcase Open Mic Nights!]]></title><description><![CDATA[BttM is excited to be hosting along side Unparalleled movement, and Aerial Alchemy a by monthly series that showcases movement performances]]></description><link>https://www.backtothemother.earth/post/vibrancy-party-movement-showcase-open-mic-nights</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e0a73082348770017338c3d</guid><category><![CDATA[community ]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2019 23:04:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627ea6_2f3962f044ad4fb8b28fd43554f4d938~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back to the Mother Featured in Winter Issue of Montana Quarterly! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drew Holman, one of the co founders of Back to the Mother was interviewed on the importance of fermented foods.]]></description><link>https://www.backtothemother.earth/post/back-to-the-mother-featured-in-winter-issue-of-montana-quarterly</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5df01959c2f1090017a85f5e</guid><category><![CDATA[Kombucha]]></category><category><![CDATA[Living Foods]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 22:43:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627ea6_40d956162cc04cf386c84ac80ce16807~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_794,h_960,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grizzly Grocery Becomes Newest Glass Drop Off in Missoula!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sustainability is our number one priority! As a small local startup, we strive to have as little of an impact on our planet, locally and...]]></description><link>https://www.backtothemother.earth/post/2019/11/19/grizzly-grocery-becomes-newest-glass-drop-off-in-missoula</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5df01503e1542700171f5c81</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2019 21:24:08 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627ea6_f7350738d4114f0f8f273f0d28da567c~mv2_d_4032_3024_s_4_2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to grow Pineapples in Montana!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meet Beatrice and her pup Copernicus! Almost 5 years ago, we planted the top of a pineapple, dreaming of getting a full grown plant that...]]></description><link>https://www.backtothemother.earth/post/2019/03/06/how-to-grow-pineapples-in-montana</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5df01503c2f1090017a8525f</guid><pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 23:12:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627ea6_3da188c457aa451e86af9912da10d59a~mv2.gif/v1/fit/w_498,h_362,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Budding Grass Roots Movement of Missoula Montana! Our interview with Holistic Contentment - a st]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yesterday we sat down with Claira Wylie Kruse with Holistic Contentment to learn more about what it is they are up to. We love...]]></description><link>https://www.backtothemother.earth/post/2019/01/17/the-budding-grass-roots-movement-of-missoula-montana-our-interview-with-holistic-contentm</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5df015032c735100174d852e</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Jan 2019 20:39:54 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzuuRK-rPUQ" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drinking For Two]]></title><description><![CDATA[So there I was, staring at my cat sleeping on the couch. Adorable as always, curled up, probably dreaming of some utopia-like cat land....]]></description><link>https://www.backtothemother.earth/post/2018/12/06/drinking-for-two</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5df015038e59d9001752e74c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2018 19:34:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/627ea6_14a68a273a9f4496ada200ecf02c7951~mv2_d_2448_3264_s_4_2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[An Apple Pie a Day......]]></title><description><![CDATA[You all know the saying "An Apple Pie a day keeps the doctor away". 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