They're one of the most nutritious foods we can eat, so why is there such an "ick factor" surrounding them? We're talking about organ meats today! In this episode, I'm joined by James Barry, professional chef and passionate organ meat advocate. But this conversation goes much deeper than just beef liver or tongue. We discuss intuitive eating, how to encourage picky eaters to be more adventurous, his favorite tricks for incorporating more nutrient-dense ingredients in you...
Aug 28, 2023•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast The concept of home has changed drastically in our modern era. Once considered a place of industry, it's now a place merely for sleeping and eating. But as old-fashioned minded people, we have the opportunity to rewrite that narrative. In this episode, I'm joined by Lyndsey of Treehouse Schoolhouse as she shares her best strategies for cultivating a home filled with nature, creativity, and wonder. Learn more about Lyndsey here: www.treehouseschoolhouse.com Check out her online shop: ht...
Aug 21, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Organic gardening is such a beautiful idea-- who *doesn't* love the idea of a chemical-free, all-natural growing space?? Unfortunately, sometimes growing the natural way is easier said than done, especially when you're dealing with loads of weeds and pests. I'm joined by organic gardening guru Joe Lamp'l today. We talk through holistic, natural solutions to the most common organic gardening woes-- you're going to LOVE this episode! Learn more about Joe Lamp'l here: ...
Aug 14, 2023•58 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast Intrigued by the recent houseplant episode with Maria Faiella? Me too! Listen to the trailer of her podcast here, then go subscribe to her Growing Joy with Plants podcast. It's meaty and practical and I know you'll love it! Subscribe to Maria's podcast: Growing Joy with Plants ( https://link.chtbl.com/b1s82K-h ) Learn more about my NEW book Old-Fashioned on Purpose (and how to get pre-order bonuses): http://oldfashionedbook.com/ Have a message you want to share with the world? App...
Aug 10, 2023•4 min•Transcript available on Metacast You *think* you're gardening to get fresh tomatoes and green beans, but did you know that the time you're spending with your plants is also reducing stress? Or that your house plants can regulate your nervous system? In this podcast episode, I'm joined by author and podcaster Maria Faiella as we dive into the deep connection we humans share with nature and how we can cultivate it in our modern lives. Whether you live on 5 acres or in 500 square feet, Maria will inspire you to grow...
Aug 07, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast Why do modern homes fail to capture our imagination like old houses do? How are fast food and "fast homes" related? Master builder and craftsman, Brent Hull, joins me for this fantastic interview to discuss how we moved from beautiful, traditional homes into "instant houses" and how we can bring timeless style back into our spaces (and why it matters). You won't want to miss this conversation! Find Brent Hull here: https://hullworks.com/ Follow Brent on Instagram: https:...
Jul 31, 2023•48 min•Transcript available on Metacast For many, the beginning of summer is all about recreation and vacation. But this year, my summer started with chaos and stress. As I've worked through some challenges within one of our businesses, some valuable lessons have begun to emerge. In this podcast episode, I'm excited to share them with you today. Try FOR JARS lids: http://theprairiehomestead.com/forjars (use code PURPOSE10 for 10% off) Learn more about my NEW book Old-Fashioned on Purpose (and how to get pre-order bonuses): h...
Jul 24, 2023•33 min•Ep 1•Transcript available on Metacast How do we raise motivated, passionate kids without forcing or coercing them? Not only is Ben Greenfield an expert in the fields of fitness, biohacking, and health, he also has a fascinating approach to parenting. And while Ben isn't a homesteader per say, these principles are as old-fashioned as they come. Join us as we dive into unschooling, natural consequences, screen time, and more in this conversation. Ben’s Website: https://bengreenfieldlife.com/ Ben’s Family Cooking Podcast: https://...
Jul 03, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep 14•Transcript available on Metacast There’s movement CALORIES and movement NUTRITION--once you understand the difference, you’ll never look at “exercise” the same way again. I’m joined by biomechanics and best-selling author Katy Bowman in this episode where we unpack our compartmentalized modern view of movement and explore how to take an old-fashioned approach to healthier bodies, better mobility, and less pain as we work around the homestead. (P.S. you’re gonna LOVE her concept of “movement permaculture!”) Learn more about Katy...
Jun 26, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast As hard as we try to avoid it, modern industrial thinking can easily creep into our homesteads. Take soil health for example. Have you ever walked through the garden store and wondered which of the isolated "ingredients" you should add to your garden to "fix it?" I have! But there's a better way. I'm joined by Aaron Elison of Redmond Agriculture in this episode. He helps us dismantle this reductionist mindset so we can take a "whole food" approach to carin...
Jun 19, 2023•51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Here on the podcast, we've talked about the effect of glyphosate (aka Round-Up) on the soil, but what about humans? Dr. Chadi Nabhan, who is board-certified in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology, has first hand experience in this field as he was called in to be an expert witness in Monsanto trials in 2018 and 2019. Buckle up! This is a behind-the-scenes look like none other. Learn more about my NEW book Old-Fashioned on Purpose (and how to get pre-order bonuses) : http://ol...
Jun 12, 2023•51 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast I've steadily been falling in love with soil over the last few years as I've learned more about what's happening under our feet. There is SO much beauitful and fascinating complexity there. So I was beyond excited to be joined by David Montgomery and Anne Bikle in this podcast episode. They are the authors of one of my favorite reads of the last year, "What Your Food Ate." You'll be head-over-heels for soil by the end of this episode! Learn more about David Montgome...
Jun 05, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast We’ve talked about chickens a lot. By now, most of you have your coops and flocks, so it's time to take it to the next level. I'm joined by Dalia Monterroso, President of Chickenlandia, for this enlightening episode where we take a DEEP dive into the (fascinating!) history of chicken-keeping, how to work with HOAs, how to use the REST protocol for sick birds, how to determine if your hens are laying, and so much more. Learn more about Dalia Monterroso and her book here: https://welcome...
May 29, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 9•Transcript available on Metacast One of the most common questions I get is "how do I design the perfect homestead layout?" The bad news? There isn't a one-size-fits-all formula. The good news? Once you understand a handful of concepts, you'll have the tools to know what your unique site needs to thrive. In this podcast episode, I'm joined by Angela Ferraro-Fanning of Axe and Root Homestead for this enlightening and inspiring conversation into permaculture, homestead design, and crafting a homestead that...
May 22, 2023•59 min•Transcript available on Metacast What does trash have to do with homesteading? Well, everything. As we progress on our old-fashioned journeys, it quickly becomes apparent that everything is connected-- our food, our health, and our environments. And trash, specifically plastic, is a huge issue. However, once again, and old-fashioned mindset is the answer to this very modern problem. In this podcast episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by internationally published author and humorist Eve O. Schaub to discuss her new book, A Y...
May 15, 2023•52 min•Ep 7•Transcript available on Metacast We talk a lot about connecting to nature here on the podcast, but it's usually through the lens of agriculture, cultivating, and farming. But that's just the beginning. Wildcrafting, hunting, and fishing connect us to the natural world in powerful way. I'm thrilled to be joined by author and angler, Conor Sullivan, in this podcast episode. We talk about the similarities between the ocean and the prairie, why fishing may just be your next old-fashioned adventure, how to start fishi...
May 08, 2023•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast My book FINALLY has a face! This book has been one of the most impactful projects I've ever created. Get a sneak peak behind-the-scenes of my upcoming book, Old-Fashioned on Purpose. Preorder Old-Fashioned on Purpose now and get exclusive bonuses! http://oldfashionedbook.com/ Learn more about the Modern Homestead Conference here: https://modernhomesteading.com/ Have a message you want to share with the world? Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast here: https://www.thep...
May 01, 2023•35 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you have to have woodland to pasture pigs? What does it look like to raise pigs on the prairie? And can you really use lard on your face? I'm joined by Charles Mayfield of Farrow Skincare for this enlightening podcast episode. My pastured-pork paradigm will never be the same! Learn more about Charles Mayfield here: https://farrow.life/ Learn more about the Modern Homestead Conference here: https://modernhomesteading.com/ Have a message you want to share with the world? Apply to be a gues...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep 4•Transcript available on Metacast This interview reached places I'd never thought I'd go... eyeballs, roadkill, and the ethics of butchering animals. In this powerful interview with Harmony Cronin a professional big game skinner and mobile butcher, we talk life, death, and so much more. Learn more about the Modern Homestead Conference here: https://modernhomesteading.com/ Learn more about Harmony Cronin here: http://harmonycronin.squarespace.com/ Learn more about about the folk school Gathering Ways here: http://www.ga...
Apr 17, 2023•56 min•Transcript available on Metacast As homesteaders, it's easy to get caught up in the idea of self-sufficiency. However, the practice of building community is one of the most old-fashioned skills we can cultivate. In this podcast episode, I'm honored to be joined by Norm Van Eeden Petersman from Strong Towns, a nonprofit dedicated to building community. If you're looking for a roadmap to reviving a town or bolstering other types of community, you will LOVE this episode. Learn more about the Modern Homestead Confere...
Apr 10, 2023•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast When I invited Rob Avis of Verge Permaculture to come on the podcast, I thought we'd be talking about food forests and garden design. Little did I know we'd be diving guilt around existence, how to use problems as a roadmap to solutions, and strategies for thinking holistically in every area of life. This is one of my top 5 favorite interviews to date- don't miss it! Be sure to check out Toups & Co, a small homestead family that makes amazing skin products from natural ingredi...
Apr 03, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast I've been sharing homesteading online since 2010, but lately, the online homestead world has started to feel different.... If you spend much time surfing Instagram, you might think you need a historic white farmhouse, period-appropriate clothing, and a magazine-worthy kitchen to live this old-fashioned life. But is the rise of "farmfluencing" actually hurting the movement? How can we celebrate the beautiful while also embracing the ugly? We're diving into this sticky topic on...
Mar 13, 2023•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast It’s one of the most old-fashioned practices we can cultivate in our modern culture. And no, it’s not baking sourdough, or growing vegetables, or milking a cow… I’m talking about building community. So why is it so hard? And how can we navigate relationships in our ultra-polarized world? Dr. Gary Chapman, best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages, is joining us today to talk about building & mending community in a world that seems determined to keep us isolated. Be sure to check out Toups ...
Mar 06, 2023•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I'm geeking out over wheat berries. Yeah, it's no wonder I don't have a lot of non-homesteading friends, I guess I seem kinda weird to some... But fresh flour is something worth geeking out over! Join me today to find out why. Book resources on fresh flour: What Your Food Ate by David Montgomery and Anne Bikle, Flour Lab by Adam Leonti, Sourdough by Science by Karyn Lynn Newman, Bittman Bread by Mark Bittman and Kerri Conan, Artisan Sourdough Made Simple by Emilie Raffa Find...
Feb 27, 2023•32 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pruning is never easy. But growth isn't possible without it. Today we're chatting about some of the recent things I've been changing, cutting out, and rethinking about in every aspect of our lives... simple things... little changes... but huge results are in the works. I can feel it. Subscribe here for more thoughts on this and more: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter Be sure to check out Toups & Co, a small homestead family that makes amazing skin products from natural ing...
Feb 20, 2023•41 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast This topic seemed deeply overwhelming to me until today's guest unveiled amazing hidden truths and tips that I think you too will find fascinating. Be sure to check out Toups & Co, a small homestead family that makes amazing skin products from natural ingredients. Go to ThePrairieHomestead.com/makeup and save 15% with code HOMESTEAD. Find Cher at: Where to find Cher Reynan: http://www.wildfibre.ca/ or https://www.prairieroseskills.ca/ Find Cher on instagram here: https://www.instagram.c...
Feb 13, 2023•45 min•Ep 12•Transcript available on Metacast Join in as Liz Haselmayer and I discuss real food. Prices keep rising at the grocery store, and it's not often easy to even find good food, especially if you can't buy a farm and move to the country. The Haselmayers--like most families--don't own a farm, but they've learned that doesn't mean they need to sacrifice nutrition. Join us as Liz and I share lots of practical insights into this timely topic. And be sure to check out Toups & Co, a small homestead family that...
Feb 06, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast If you sometimes wonder if you're living in an ag echo chamber, you'll want to join in on today's conversation with a true advocate for ag and all that entails. Natalie, as a first-generation rancher with 5th-generation roots, shares a lot of great insights into what might be driving the aggressive anti-meat narrative we hear today, and so much more. Natalie's Instagram: @nataliekovarik Her podcast: Discover Ag Natalie Kovarik's website: https://nataliekovarik.com/ My (N...
Jan 30, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast The internet is blowing up with comedi-HENS... pricey-egg memes and egg-gangster reels, so today we're diving into my thoughts on this "Great Egg Conspiracy" and if it's really what it's cracked up to be. My (New) Old-School Blog: www.prairiephilosophy.com Head to http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/grow to get complimentary access to my best homestead resources. Get more in-depth homestead info, printable recipes, tutorials, and more on my blog at www.theprairiehomestead...
Jan 23, 2023•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast He's baaack... but this time Christian and I are chatting about our beef story. Join us as we walk through how we broke out of the limited mindset that told us we couldn't do this, what scared each of us the most (you may be surprised), and if all the experts are right that you can't be a rancher unless you're born or married into it. If you've ever had a dream that others tell you is impossible, there's good stuff in this episode for you. If you'd like to serv...
Jan 16, 2023•47 min•Transcript available on Metacast