317: Homesteaders, You Don’t Have To…
Regardless of what you call this kind of life you’re living—homesteading, the farmish life, the simple life—I’m here to tell you there are a lot of things you don’t have to do in order to be part of the club.
Regardless of what you call this kind of life you’re living—homesteading, the farmish life, the simple life—I’m here to tell you there are a lot of things you don’t have to do in order to be part of the club.
In this episode, we’re talking about the realities of midlife on the homestead. The rhythm of your life changes, but I rarely hear people talk about how to wrap your head around those changes…
Let’s talk about how our fears evolve, how we adapt, and why it’s okay if your biggest homesteading worry today is very different than what it used to be.
Today I’m talking about the strange pressure that can build on either end of the homesteading spectrum—from doing it all to doing almost nothing—and how to find the honest, grounded middle.
Today I’m talking about over-information. The constant barrage of updates, alerts, and hot takes that don’t make us safer—they just make us more anxious. It’s not that we shouldn’t be informed. It’s that we’ve forgotten how to live without the noise. So… let’s talk about finding peace in a world that thrives on panic.
So you want to grow your own food, but every time you search “how to start a garden,” you end up buried under 47 tabs of advice that makes it sound like you need a degree, a greenhouse, and three years of soil samples before …
This episode is a heartfelt reminder that life is unpredictable, and we must prepare ourselves and our loved ones for the unexpected. By sharing the weight of responsibilities, we create a more resilient family and community.
Can we really go back to the good old days? This episode dives into nostalgia and how to adapt old-fashioned awesome for modern life.
Whether it’s making your own vanilla extract, cleaning out the garage, or finally remembering to call that family member or friend, today I’m encouraging you to take that first step, however small, to build momentum on the things you want to do.
Has your passion for homesteading shifted? In episode 307, I’m digging into why some homesteaders are feeling less all-in, how the pandemic shaped our enthusiasm, and what it means to embrace homesteading as part of a broader lifestyle. Let’s talk about identity, community, and why it’s okay if your spark feels different. 🙂