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 think!) My (New) Old-School Blog: www.prairiephi...
Jul 25, 2022•13 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast 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 for starting your own unconventional homeste...
Jul 04, 2022•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today 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 doesn’t feel like they 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 you're not understood by those around you, Allison has some words of wis...
Jun 27, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast If you or a family member is facing an illness or battling chronic pain, is homesteading going to be feasible for you? Today's guests--Kevin and Julie from Wild Homestead Living--walk us through how they both have faced this very question. They will leave you will honest answers and practical advice that has made the world of difference for them. Want to know more about the sustainable, reusable canning lids I mentioned in this episode, and stop worrying about unforeseen shortages that coul...
Jun 20, 2022•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast Homesteading in harsh environments... Can it be done and is it worth it? Today we cover the good, the bad, and all the encouragement you need in this episode. Sarah Allison, my guest last week, joins us again this week for this informative episode that's going to inspire you. Because, yes, homesteading is something you can do, no matter where you live. Ready to join the newsletter for mavericks who value free-thinking, ditching the status quo, and taking charge of every part of our lives? C...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Is it possible to homestead while also caring for aging parents? Today's guest Sarah Allison not only dispels any fears you might have but also dives into practical tips that you're going to love. So whether your parents might need to someday move onto your homestead, or you're already caring for your older parents and wonder if you could ever start a homestead too... this episode will encourage and inspire you! Ready to join the newsletter for mavericks who value free-thinking, d...
Jun 06, 2022•47 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast Today I am so excited to have Ed Laivo join us. Ed is an edible landscaping specialist, with a focus on small space gardening. I'm pretty sure he's going to convince you that everyone can grow food, even when they have very little space. With over 40 years of extensive experience in plant production, he's pretty inspiring. Book mentioned in the podcast episode: Edible Landscaping by Rosalind Creasy Find Ed Laivo at Tomorrow's Harvest on Instagram and "Ed" Able Solut...
May 30, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I'm talking with Bob Osborne, columnist on CBC radio, a Canadian farmer with more than 40 years of experience with all things apples, and the author of a brand new book, Hardy Apples. Bob and I chat about how to grow healthy apples (even in cold climates), talk about the Renaissance of apples, and discuss why there are thousands of different apples out there but only the standard five options available in the grocery store. And we may wind up gushing a little over all things apple cri...
May 23, 2022•39 min•Ep 6•Transcript available on Metacast Today I’m talking to 67-year-old Cheri, who is running a 20-acre homestead, complete with milk cows, goats, sheep, chickens, gardens and more. And she’s doing it alone. Cheri breaks down encouraging tips explaining how anyone can do this. I think you’ll love this episode. And Im pretty sure I want to be Cheri when I grow up. Ready to join the newsletter for mavericks who value free-thinking, ditching the status quo, and taking charge of every part of our lives? Click now! https://www.theprairieh...
May 16, 2022•30 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast What does it look like to homestead as a teen? What if you're a teen who longs to homestead, but your family doesn't own a farm? What are practical ways you can work towards your dream? Today Kayla Visser has some helpful, encouraging insights for you. Kayla was managing her own business at 9 (seriously) and many aspects of her family’s brand-new homestead at 13. Kayla has been a member of The Prairie Homestead team for years, helping run many aspects of our social media and website. A...
May 09, 2022•36 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Join in as I chat with this husband and wife team, Chad & Tara Philipp, of She's Rooted Home, about how they managed to build a homestead in the Southern California Mohave desert. Surrounded by tumbleweeds, with Juniper berry bushes as the only occasional “greenery," they've built a thriving homestead. They share with me how they overcame the numerous obstacles of life in such a dry, arid climate, explaining that success is really all about changing your perspective and living...
May 02, 2022•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today's guest, Kathi Rodgers of Oakhillhomestead.com, not only encourages us that it is possible to homestead effectively throughout the retirement years, but she gives us practical tips to downsizing wisely, and effectively tweaking the way you do things, as you look toward homesteading during the golden years. Where you can find Kathi : oakhillhomestead.com facebook.com/OakHillHomestead instagram.com/oakhillhomestead Ready to join the newsletter for mavericks who value free-thinking, ditc...
Apr 25, 2022•36 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast From jogging strollers to dandelions, this episode we're breaking down lots of ways to see things differently when you're homesteading with littles, how to make them a team member on your homestead early on, and why you can expect your kids to rise to the occasion. Find my beef here: Genuine Beef Co. Learn more about Freedom Foundry here ---> http://freedomfoundry.us Ready to join the newsletter for mavericks who value free-thinking, ditching the status quo, and taking charge of eve...
Apr 18, 2022•28 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast It's calving season, I'm deep into writing book #2 (this one isn't a cookbook), and I thought it was time to catch you up on some things. In this episode we'll talk about what's going on with me and social media lately, why I've been craving deep dives into meaty topics, what I'm reading currently, and (drum roll please!) the exciting theme of next season here on the podcast. I think you're gonna love this! Learn more about Freedom Foundry here ---> htt...
Mar 28, 2022•21 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Join me as I sit down with one of my very favorite persons, Michelle Visser. Michelle's family raises pigs on their New England farm. (In fact, reach out to Michelle if you're looking for a great source of pasture-raised pork in the New Hampshire area.) Michelle is also a published author and my Marketing & Project Manager (pretty much one of my right hands on The Prairie Homestead team). Michelle and I get a little starry-eyed and do a deep dive into two good animal fats today. We...
Mar 21, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Today we're diving deep into the unseen world of sourdough microbes. Karyn Newman, author of the new book Sourdough by Science , personifies the many parts of our sourdough starters and explains the chemistry happening in our kitchens to help us make perfect sourdough loaves. Every time. Find out the best time to feed your starter, why the fridge is your starter's friend, and what character in your starter is the most important one (and how to care for it best). Even learn how to conve...
Mar 14, 2022•50 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Today we're talking about meat in a way we haven't before here on the podcast. My good friend, Justin Rhodes, is sitting down with me to talk about his version of what some people might call the carnivore diet, or the zero carb diet. Basically, we're talking about what it looks like to eat an exclusively animal-based diet. We're debunking casseroles, joking about cabbage killers, talking about chickens as gardeners, and agreeing that neither of us are fans of tongue tacos. Ch...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast With my guest today, certified nutritionist Karalynne Call, we’re breaking down the details you need to know about the ingredients you find on the grocery store shelves. We discuss many red flags to watch for and a great rule of thumb for someone just starting out on this effort to choose the best ingredients. Karalynne Call is a mom of 6 who began her own health journey 15 years ago after battling severe depression. She launched her own successful line of clean products in 2019 and offers helpf...
Feb 28, 2022•47 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast With today’s guest, Lisa Steele of Fresh Eggs Daily, we’re taking a deep dive into farm fresh eggs and talking about all the elephants in the coop, so to speak. We chat about salmonella. We discuss the flaws to the float test, what an egg’s bloom really is, what about fresh eggs bring out our angry side, Lisa’s favorite way to preserve eggs (and why she doesn’t do it often), the down side of refrigerated eggs, and lots more egg topics. Find Lisa at Fresh Eggs Daily and under the same name on all...
Feb 21, 2022•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to be chatting with a long-time friend, Lisa Bass, of Farmhouse on Boone. Lisa talks about how she lived the farm life while living in town. And how she cooked like a homesteader before she even owned a farm. And Lisa and I delve deep into a topic that has always been a thorn in my side. Lisa breaks down the secrets behind her meal planning, how she’s developed a system of routines that works well for her large family. We chat about our family’s staple meals. And...
Feb 14, 2022•39 min•Ep 5•Transcript available on Metacast We’re diving into a topic we’ve never discussed here before, and I think you’re going to love the insight Stacy Lyn Harris brings to this “meaty” episode. We’re breaking down the numerous benefits to hunted meats, comparing grass-fed beef to wild meat, talking about how to hunt even if you don’t own land to hunt on, and even walking through exactly how to start if you’re new to hunting and how to prepare wild game versus domesticated meat. Stacy Lyn Harris is a best-selling cookbook author. She ...
Feb 07, 2022•53 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast A Skeptic's Guide to Eating Offal I have to confess. There I was, a homesteader who has been raising and butchering our meat for well over a decade, but I didn’t even know the proper way to pronounce “offal,” not alone how to process organ meats to make nutritional meals out of them. And I didn’t know if I wanted to know. Today I'm talking about the liver and the heart and lots of other good stuff with the author of It Takes Guts and Carnivore-ish and the host of Muscle Maven Radio. Tr...
Jan 31, 2022•49 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast What Stage of Homesteading are You In? In today’s episode, we’re talking about a true light-bulb moment for me, when I realized that homesteading happens in distinct stages and I realized which stage we were in and why. We define the 3 stages and talk about what takes you in—and out—of each stage. This episode will challenge you to seriously challenge yourself with a palpable life plan, remind you of what genuinely brings satisfaction, and encourage you to truly look at where you're at and ...
Jan 24, 2022•21 min•Ep 2•Transcript available on Metacast Greetings again my friends! While it was great to take some time off and enjoy the holidays with my family, I’m thrilled to kick off this new season of the podcast. While there has been a huge shift over the past few years toward grassfed products, some people find the taste of real foods somewhat shocking. The truth is, products like eggs, dairy, and beef can taste different than what most people are used to? Why is this? In today’s episode, we find out why what an animal eats effects the taste...
Jan 17, 2022•29 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast We made it! Yes my friends, we've made it to the end of another season, and what a season it has been. Throughout the past couple months, I've been discussing how to opt out of many of the systems that govern modern life. While I've enjoyed creating a new style of content and discussing new topics I've never talked about before, it has come with a fair share of criticism. In today's episode, I discuss some of the valid criticism I received over this season, why I object ...
Dec 13, 2021•29 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast While we've been discussing opting out of various systems throughout this entire season, most of our solutions have been to seek out things that aren't necessarily mainstream. However, there is one area of the food system that most of you have the opportunity to take ownership of in your own home. In today's episode, I'm joined by my friend Bailey Vantassel, a garden blogger and enthusiast from California. Together we start at the beginning, discussing how to determine what c...
Dec 06, 2021•44 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast It's no secret at this point. No matter where you look, it's likely supply chain issues have had some type of impact on your life. Even though I strive to be as independent as possible, I'm not immune to these issues either. We still rely on the store for things like chicken feed, pig feed, seeds, and other essential items needed to keep the homestead running. On today's episode, I cover how I'm taking steps to prepare for the inevitable supply chain hiccups. This includ...
Nov 29, 2021•30 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast While opting out of chemical laden food seems like a no-brainer for everyone, there's another not-so-obvious industry that effects all of our daily lives. Whether it's hand soaps, lotion, shampoo, or make-up, cosmetics and skincare products carry some of the most toxic chemicals out there. So how do we combat this problem? Today I'm thrilled to be joined by my friend Emily Toups. Emily is the founder of Toups & Co., an organic make up and skin care company based out of Alabama...
Nov 22, 2021•53 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast Have you ever wondered why real food can seem so expensive? I know I have, and there were even times in my life where I opted to take the cheaper route when it comes to my food choices. However, please be aware that the price you're paying for your food doesn't ultimately doesn't reflect the total cost. In today's episode, I cover the true costs of some of your favorite foods, different ways to maximize your food budget, why soy and corn are so cheap, and so much more. No mat...
Nov 15, 2021•37 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast Now more than ever, it seems people are looking to move and start a homestead of their own. However, there's some very important things to consider when uprooting your life and moving to a new area. In today's episode, I cover why fully understanding the weather is crucial, why you need to look into Food Freedom laws, how long a growing season lasts, and so much more. This episode is CRUCIAL for anyone looking to make a move now or anytime in the future. Trust me when I say that taking...
Nov 08, 2021•30 min•Ep 8•Transcript available on Metacast