Ever been accused of being a "fun hater?" If so, you're not alone. In fact, it seems to be a common trait in those of us drawn towards old-fashioned things. Find out the difference between fun vs. flow and why your fun-hating ways may actually be a superpower. Podcast Episode Highlights Perceptions of 'fun' How an interview made me think about 'fun' Modern definitions of 'fun' Older definitions of 'fun' What brings me the most fun and joy Th...
Apr 15, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Note: Due to privacy reasons, Reesa has deleted her website. Even though I live ON-grid with electricity and running water, sometimes I day-dream about what it'd be like to live completely off-grid in a tiny cabin. And today's guest does exactly that! This conversation with Reesa of Morning Star Mama is packed-full of creative strategies and tactics for DIY-ing a small home and living off-grid. I love Reesa's out-of-the-box approach and I know you will too! Podcast Episode Highlig...
Apr 08, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's no secret-- I am an unfit sourdough parent. I often forget to feed it and I regularly leave it in my fridge for 8 months at a time. Yet-- even through my sourdough faux paus, I'm able to maintain a starter that creates delicious bread and more. In today's episode I'm confessing my sourdough sins and sharing my sourdough CPR method for bringing neglected starters back from the dead. Podcast Episode Highlights My sourdough bad habits My typical sourdough routine My most re...
Apr 01, 2024•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast There's a lot of fear floating around the homestead community lately. In today's episode I'll share my history with paranoia, how it ultimately will hurt your homestead, and why I no longer subscribe to fear-based homesteading. Podcast Episode Highlights Thoughts about the term' homestead' Concerns about current shifts in what 'homestead' means Why I think fear has creeped into the homestead movement My background with paranoia-based culture Cycles, perspective...
Mar 25, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast The world of whole wheat can be ridiculously overwhelming: Hard, soft, winter, spring, red, white... and that doesn't even take into account all the different varieties out there. In today's episode I'm sharing my helpful whole wheat framework that will not only cut through the noise, but also empower you to finally tackle that whole wheat baking (without making bread bricks in the process). Podcast Episode Highlights Common perception about whole wheat Whole wheat framework that ...
Mar 18, 2024•33 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast Last year we decided to stop watching TV for 6 months. In the process we learned a lot of new skills and made the internet very angry. Today I'm breaking down our decision in detail and sharing my best tips for doing your own tech fast. Podcast Episode Highlights Backstory on our TV fast Details on what was involved in our TV fast Our kids reaction to this fast What we were doing instead of watching TV What we learned after 3 months of a TV fast What worries me about watching TV Viral video...
Mar 11, 2024•33 min•Ep 10•Transcript available on Metacast A homestead that funds itself... that's the dream, isn't it? We've covered a number of income-producing ideas on the show over the years, and I have another one for you today. I'm joined by the brilliant Marjory Wildcraft as she outlines how you can turn seed-saving into a viable and profitable income stream to add to your homestead this year. Podcast Episode Highlights Marjory Wildcraft's background and interest in growing food What is the 7 Hour Business concept for fu...
Mar 04, 2024•50 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you know when to PERSEVERE and when to PRUNE?? We recently listed the soda fountain for sale, which has (understandably) caused a stir. Today I'm sharing the decision making process that got us to this point and how you can use several old-fashioned principles to help you focus on what matters around your life and homestead. Podcast Episode Highlights Why we bought the soda fountain in the first place What was involved in Phase One in our soda fountain project Figuring out if we shou...
Feb 26, 2024•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast "How do you find a community of like-minded people who share your beliefs?" I get this question a lot and my answer might surprise you. It also prompted some interesting discussion on social media, so I'm diving into all the nuance and messy, community-building truth in this podcast episode. Podcast Episode Highlights Why community is a pillar of the old-fashioned on purpose lifestyle Common questions about creating community Tensions and drama that occurred recently about communi...
Feb 19, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Most homesteaders are frustrated with the modern healthcare system, but disentangling ourselves from it is easier said than done. I’m thrilled to be joined by Dr. Amber Belt today as we discuss how to safely and effectively take charge of your health. Dr. Belt offers an empowering (and balanced) approach to dealing with homestead first aid, acute issues, colds and fevers, and lots more. Grab your notebook and pen— this episode is packed full of info! Podcast Episode Highlights Dr. Belt's ba...
Feb 12, 2024•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast I've been promising this episode for months, and it's finally here! Christian is joining me to finally share the entire charter school saga and trust me-- it's a doozy! It's the hardest project we've ever done by far, but also one of the best. Listen in for our darkest times, our biggest victories, and our most poignant lessons. Even if you have no interested in charter schools, you won't want to miss this one! Podcast Episode Highlights Background story behind star...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast Who would have thought the world of olive oil would be so fascinating? From the "Agromafia" to "Three cough oils" to how to develop your palate like an olive oil connoisseur, this is an episode you won't want to miss! I'm joined by T.J. Robinson, the "olive oil hunter" himself to dive into the ins and outs of this ancient oil and why it matters more than you think to your home kitchen. Podcast Episode Highlights Current olive harvest issues and fake olive ...
Jan 29, 2024•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast Tis the season for fresh garden dreams and pretty seed catalogs. It's easy to get swept away in the excitement of a new season, but before you whip out the credit card and order a pile of new seeds, take a moment to listen to this episode. I'm sharing some money-saving advice that will not only help your garden to be more efficient, but also save you some cash in the process. Podcast Episode Highlights Organizing your seeds is going to save you a lot of money How a seed inventory will ...
Jan 22, 2024•31 min•Ep 3•Transcript available on Metacast If you have a homestead of any kind, failures are inevitable. And the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to create action plans on how to prevent missteps in the coming year. In this podcast episode, I'll share my 4-step Homestead Reset Framework that I use for figuring out why certain aspects of my homestead failed, and how to make it better in the coming year. Podcast Episode Highlights A closer look our 2023 homestead fails Why action is better than hope Homestead Reset #1: Revi...
Jan 15, 2024•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Whew! 2023 was a doozy and not without some major mountain top AND valley moments. Join me as I break down my biggest wins (and lessons) of the past year. Podcast Episode Highlights Lesson #1: Be extremely careful about who you partner with on big projects (business, homesteading, etc.) Lesson #2: Always listen to your gut Lesson #3: No one is coming to save you Lesson #4: If you want to advance in your life, go beyond your comfort zone Lesson #5: Sometimes you need to micro-manage Lesson #6: Wh...
Jan 08, 2024•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast You’ve probably heard me say that starting your own seeds is one of the most cost-effective things you can do on your homestead. And while it's not difficult, a lot of people struggle with it. I'm thrilled to be joined by THE seed starting guru today, Shawn McLoughlin of All About the Garden. Never in my life have I met a person this passionate and driven to understand every detail related to successful seed starting. Shawn holds nothing back in this episode and I learned SO much. List...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep 21•Transcript available on Metacast They're two of the most burning questions in the homestead world right now: "How do I find land?" and "How can I make money from my land?" In the current economy, this can feel like an impossible task. Today I'm thrilled to be joined by someone that has created a bulletproof framework on this very subject. Jaymie Friesen has not only created incredible income from his land, he's taught thousands of people to do the same. And he's sharing his secrets in tod...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep 20•Transcript available on Metacast 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 toughness, battling the resistance, and more in this philosophical...
Nov 27, 2023•44 min•Ep 19•Transcript available on Metacast It's time for another Q & A, and this time-- I'm answering the more personal questions I've been getting. From "What religion are you?" to "what homeschool curriculum do you use?" to "have you ever wanted to quit homesteading?" we're getting vulnerable, real, and a little bit spicy in today's episode! Learn more about my Old-Fashioned on Purpose Planner here: http://www.prairieplanner.com/ Learn more about Genuine Beef Co. here: https://...
Nov 20, 2023•46 min•Transcript available on Metacast While there are many ways to squirrel away food for later, one of the most old-fashioned options is fermentation. However, this method is often shrouded in mystery... Is it really safe? What if it tastes weird? What if you don't have a root cellar? How do fermented foods compare to probiotics? Wild fermentation revivalist Jamie Powell joins me in this podcast episode to answer all these questions and more! Learn more about Jamie Powell here: https://linktr.ee/Wildandartfullyme Learn more ab...
Nov 13, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're stepping on ALL the toes in today's episode! I was thrilled to have Austin and his family from the popular Homesteady podcast & Youtube channel swing by our home to record this episode in person. We held nothing back in talking about some of the biggest myths and misconceptions in the homesteading world. Do you agree with our takes on these issues? I can't wait for you to listen in! Learn more about Austin here: https://www.thisishomesteady.com/ Learn more about Genuine ...
Nov 06, 2023•57 min•Ep 16•Transcript available on Metacast Our modern era has wreaked havoc on many aspects of our health, but perhaps nothing is as concerning as what conventional life is doing to our guts. In this podcast episode, I'm joined by holistic nutritionist and gut health guru Josh Dech to take a DEEP dive into why America has some of the worst gut health in the world. Josh is excellent at explaining these topics in a practical, tactical, and interesting way. Plus, he blew my mind with the facts around a common parasite-- don't miss...
Oct 30, 2023•1 hr 20 min•Ep 15•Transcript available on Metacast He's back! I had SO much positive feedback from my first interview with lard evangelist Charles Mayfield, I had to have him join me for another conversation. Last time we talked all things pastured pork, so this time we're talking next steps. It's everything you need to know about butchering your home-raised pigs, finding a processor, scalding & scraping, rendering lard, and making homemade skincare rolled into one epic episode! Learn more about Charles Mayfield here: https://...
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast It's every homesteader's dream to quit their job and become completely self-sufficient selling eggs & soap from their homestead. The bad news? It's almost impossible to make a full-time income from selling eggs & soap. The good news? It's entirely possible to make real money from your small farm-- you just need a strategy. In this episode, I'm joined by farmer and business coach Michael Kilpatrick to bust through the common misconceptions around making money from...
Oct 16, 2023•46 min•Ep 13•Transcript available on Metacast Building community. It's one of the most important and old-fashioned skills we can develop in our modern era. Yet, sometimes it's easier said than done. I'm joined by Christine Marie Bailey today. She's the author of The Kindred Life and a passionate advocate for building community, no matter where you live. In this episode, she shares some of her best practical strategies for working through the common roadblock to creating connection. If you've been struggled to connec...
Oct 09, 2023•43 min•Transcript available on Metacast In my travels across the Internet, I hear the topic of pollination coming up more and more. While I think most of us are aware of the decline in bee populations, I want to get to the heart of the issue today. In this podcast episode, I'm joined by the brilliant Kim Eierman, author and ecological gardener, to discuss what’s really going on with the decrease in pollinators, how can we introduce plants into our gardens and landscapes that SOLVE problems, and how you can plant your own pollinat...
Oct 02, 2023•57 min•Ep 11•Transcript available on Metacast I've been dreaming of this day for YEARS... My new book, Old-Fashioned on Purpose, is finally entering the world this week! To celebrate, I'm reading the Introduction here on the podcast today. And, we're extending all the preorder bonuses until the end of this week. So, there's still a few days left to grab my full Heritage Cooking Crash Course and eBooks for $0 when you order your copy. Thanks SO much to everyone who has ordered it so far. Be sure to tag me on IG when your ...
Sep 25, 2023•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Composting is one of the most natural processes on the planet... so why does it feel so confusing sometimes? Even though I've dabbled in compost for YEARS, there were certain aspects that always felt elusive... until now! I'm thrilled to be joined in this episode by Kate Flood aka "Compostable Kate." She's an author and Compost Coach with an uncanny way of making compost fun. She re-inspired my own compost journey and I'm sure she'll do the same for yours! Lear...
Sep 18, 2023•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast We're 2 weeks from launch day for my new book, so I thought it'd be fun to pull back the curtain and share some of the surprising lessons I've learned from the book writing process. Whether you're interested in writing a book of your own someday, or just curious about the process, come listen! (Plus, I'm giving my full-length Heritage Cooking Crash Course away for FREE for a limited time! Get the details at the end of the episode) To preorder my Old Fashioned on Purpose ...
Sep 11, 2023•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Feeling the urge to make a major life change? Wondering if the dreams you have are worth chasing? Nervous to break away from the prescribed paths? This podcast episode is for you! Craig Siegel isn't homesteader or farmer, but he IS a world-class expert on reinventing yourself. Three years ago he made a major pivot in his life, switched careers, and is now living the life of his dreams. And he's brilliant at coaching others to do the same. If you're ready to stop playing small, don...
Sep 04, 2023•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast