Welcome back to Good Life at Soul Haven! In this insightful episode, join Natasha the Loving Chef and Chris as they dive into the bounty of summer and the approaching autumn season.

Natasha shares a vibrant **garden update from Soul Haven**. Despite the summer's challenges like hot weather and water scarcity, the garden has been wonderfully abundant with **raspberries, blackcurrants, redcurrants, and an incredible 8 pounds of Victoria plums**. Discover how community spirit helped overcome watering difficulties and how recent thunderstorms have been a welcome relief, topping up their pond.

Get ready to be amazed by the **bumper crop of grapes** this year! From a tiny vine planted two years ago, Soul Haven has harvested an astounding 45 pounds of beautiful, seeded black grapes. Learn why grapes are an **underrated superfood**, offering far more than just wine ingredients. Natasha reveals how these juicy fruits can:
* **Detoxify your liver, blood, and lymphatic system** to lower blood sugars and flush out toxins.
* **Remove brain fog** and improve communication between brain and heart.
* **Boost energy, vitality, stamina, immunity, and resilience**.
* **Alleviate sadness**, replacing feelings of lack with joy and abundance.
* Even their **seeds, when crunched, aid digestion and help get rid of parasites**!

Plus, get creative with grapes through **Natasha's top tips**: from smoothies (best in the morning!) to freezing them as healthy ice cubes, and even a surprising hack for toothache! Learn how to propagate new grape shoots and prepare your vine for winter by covering its roots.

As autumn fast approaches, Soul Haven reminds us that this season (starting with the **Autumn Equinox on 22nd/23rd September**) is a crucial time for **practical planning, celebration, and inner harvest**. Like squirrels gathering food, it's a call to **slow down, reflect on personal progress, and celebrate the 'small wins'** that often go unnoticed. Learn to embrace the 'human scale' – finding the positive in every situation. Natasha also shares her unique "success jar" method for tracking achievements.

Finally, Chris and Natasha draw a powerful card for the week: **Assertiveness**. Unpack what it truly means to be assertive – not just confident, but ensuring your voice is heard and understood, even in difficult conversations, with love and compassion.

Don't miss this episode packed with gardening triumphs, surprising health benefits, seasonal wisdom, and personal growth insights!

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