"I initially didn't listen to your podcast because I assumed it was going to be full of conspiracy theories like all the other homesteading shows... but I'm glad I was wrong!" I stared at the DM and my heart sunk. It wasn't the first time I'd received a message like that. I was torn between feeling grateful that they gave my show a chance and feeling sad. The homesteading movement has changed so much in recent years. A simple ...Continue Reading
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How to Revive an Old Sourdough Starter (even if it’s been months)
There’s this thing I like to do where I put my sourdough starter in the fridge and forget about it for 6-8 months.... Call it laziness... call it "too busy"... Call it a character flaw... But I am who I am, friends. Anyway. A few months ago I extricated a very horrible looking sourdough starter from the depths of my fridge. As I attempted to revive it, I realized that perhaps, a handful of you may also be an unfit sourdough ...Continue Reading
Season 13: Episode 19: The Resistance, Mental Toughness, & Developing an Old-Fashioned Mindset
Here on the podcast we talk a lot about choosing an old-fashioned path. Sometimes that’s skills like cooking or gardening, but other times, it’s a definitive choice in how we choose to think and move through life. I believe one of the most powerful old-fashioned practices we can adopt is to push against the modern victim mindset. Today I’m thrilled to be joined by Mike Roberts of The Converse Cowboy. We’re diving deep into mental ...Continue Reading
Homesteading Skills to Develop Over Winter
Homesteading doesn't stop because the garden is full of snow or the hens have decided to go on an egg-laying hiatus during the winter. This time of year doesn't mean that there aren't any outdoor homesteading chores to do: the animals still need to be fed, ice needs to be chopped out of the livestock water tanks, and the snow needs to be shoveled. But the winter months seem to be a bit slower without the hustle and bustle of gardening ...Continue Reading
How to Afford a Homestead
Over the last few years, there has been a noticeable shift… a homesteading movement... and I for one couldn’t be more excited. Decisions to bypass the system, support local businesses, and live more sustainably are being made across the country. The good news is, you don’t need 50 acres, a milk cow, and a commercial-sized garden to join in. It has always been my belief that homesteading is a state of mind. Homesteading is ...Continue Reading




