In this podcast episode, Rory Feek joins me to talk about why we think our current generation is the most depressed one that's ever lived and how we can slowly go about opting out of the systems, even without a detailed plan. We talk about how we can, one step at a time, become more autonomous and independent, while simultaneously investing more in the community. Podcast Episode Highlights Thoughts on opting out of modern ...Continue Reading
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Season 10: Episode 2: Free-Range Kids: How & Why with Lenore Skenazy
In this podcast episode, we have a fascinating guest, Lenore Skenazy, the author of the book Free-Range Kids and the founder of a nonprofit that is making it easy, normal, and legal to give kids independence. We're diving into an intriguing topic of free-range kids and the impact it has on them when adults mitigate all risks. We'll talk about how as a society we got where we are, with parents afraid to let their kids play ...Continue Reading
Season 10: Episode 1: My Relationship with Homesteading is Changing
Welcome to our TENTH season guys! Today we're talking about what it looks like when the honeymoon period of homesteading phases out and kinda slides over onto the back burner. And I'm explaining how and why this season on the podcast is going to be something all new & why I think you're gonna love it. Then we dive into this kinda crazy new, old-school thing I'm doing that's breaking all the rules. (Let me know what you ...Continue Reading
Season 9: Episode 12: Soda Fountains, Small Towns, and Life Lessons
In this episode we're chatting about what it feels like to allow ourselves to be fully seen, to be vulnerable and raw. And we're talking about life in small-town America... how moving to a place that needs you and your skills and your talents might be a great option for you. Let's break down the reasons you might wanna consider some of the off-the-beaten-path towns that don't check all the boxes but just might be a perfect backdrop ...Continue Reading
Season 9: Episode 11: When Homesteading Doesn’t Fit Any of the Boxes
In this podcast episode, I’m talking with Allison Askew of Arrow J Beef Co., a first-generation rancher with a lot of irons in a lot of fires. She’s sharing her inspiring story of unconventional homesteading to encourage everyone who feels like they don't fit in any one particular box. If you ever feel like you’re wearing too many hats to actually be good at any one thing, take heart. If you're overwhelmed, or tired of feeling like ...Continue Reading