** TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST **
Are you concerned about the current food supply? Do you want to be more self-sufficient? Are you longing to raise goats and other animals for food but don’t know where to start? Do you wish you had a mentor to walk you through raising livestock?
I’m so glad you’re here!
In this podcast you’ll learn all about raising goats and other livestock, sustainable management systems that will keep you and your animals happy and healthy, and strategies to get self-sufficient by raising your own livestock for food.
Hi, I’m Millie. Animal Scientist, cattle girl turned goat rancher, co-owner of Dry Creek Livestock, and simple living enthusiast. Fifteen years ago, I began having severe joint pain that limited my mobility and affected every aspect of my life. With no answers from the medical community, I got to work researching and found that chemicals in our food supply were causing my problems. I removed them from my diet, and gradually my health and mobility were restored. Since then, I’ve been on a mission to raise all of our own meat, eggs, and dairy. I’ve put three decades of experience and a Master’s Degree in Animal Science together to teach you how to confidently raise livestock and give them the best life possible while fulfilling their ultimate purpose of nourishing your family, and I’m ready to share it with you!
If you’re ready to take control of your food supply, raise livestock with confidence, and provide your family with clean, healthy food, you’re in the right place!
Kick off your muck boots, pour a cup of coffee, and let’s talk livestock.
Email us: millie@getgoatwise.com
Get premium meat fresh from the ranch: drycreekheritagemeats.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
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** TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST **
Are you concerned about the current food supply? Do you want to be more self-sufficient? Are you longing to raise goats and other animals for food but don’t know where to start? Do you wish you had a mentor to walk you through raising livestock?
I’m so glad you’re here!
In this podcast you’ll learn all about raising goats and other livestock, sustainable management systems that will keep you and your animals happy and healthy, and strategies to get self-sufficient by raising your own livestock for food.
Hi, I’m Millie. Animal Scientist, cattle girl turned goat rancher, co-owner of Dry Creek Livestock, and simple living enthusiast. Fifteen years ago, I began having severe joint pain that limited my mobility and affected every aspect of my life. With no answers from the medical community, I got to work researching and found that chemicals in our food supply were causing my problems. I removed them from my diet, and gradually my health and mobility were restored. Since then, I’ve been on a mission to raise all of our own meat, eggs, and dairy. I’ve put three decades of experience and a Master’s Degree in Animal Science together to teach you how to confidently raise livestock and give them the best life possible while fulfilling their ultimate purpose of nourishing your family, and I’m ready to share it with you!
If you’re ready to take control of your food supply, raise livestock with confidence, and provide your family with clean, healthy food, you’re in the right place!
Kick off your muck boots, pour a cup of coffee, and let’s talk livestock.
Email us: millie@getgoatwise.com
Get premium meat fresh from the ranch: drycreekheritagemeats.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
85 | Gratitude, Grit, and Finding the Good: The Mindset That Makes Homesteading Work
In today’s episode, we talk about the mindset that actually makes farming, homesteading and livestock work sustainable. Not ease, not perfection — but gratitude, grit, and learning to find the good even when the hard days hit. I’m sharing two real-life stories from our ranch that shaped how I approach challenges, and practical ways you can apply this mindset on your own homestead.
What You’ll Learn
Why gratitude is a daily management tool, not a once-a-year feeling
How accepting “hard” as normal keeps you steady with livestock
The value in finding the good inside messy or frustrating situations
What a difficult kidding season taught me about leadership and problem-solving
How a major off-grid setback revealed long-term clarity we wouldn’t have gained otherwise
Practical ways to build a resilient, realistic homesteading mindset
Key Takeaways
Gratitude keeps you grounded, especially when things go sideways
Hard days aren’t a sign you’re failing — they’re part of learning and building competence
Finding the good in a situation helps you move forward instead of getting stuck
Livestock and off-grid life will test you; mindset determines whether you burn out or grow
Long-term sustainability depends more on steadiness than skill
Related Episodes
02 | Overwhelmed? 4 Steps to Create a Practical Plan for adding Livestock to Your Homestead Successfully
15 | The Most Important Lesson We Learned Going Off-Grid, and How You Can Do the Same Thing to Simplify Your Off-Grid Plan
30 | Livestock Decision-Making: What to do When You Make a Wrong Decision and How to Use that Information to Make Progress
68 | New to Raising Livestock? Risk Management Strategies When the Learning Curve is Steep
All the Best,Millie
Resources & Links:
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Join my insider email list:https://www.getgoatwise.com/insider
Join the FB community:https://www.getgoatwise.com/community
Email me: millie@drycreekpastures.com
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Disclaimer:The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and should not be considered veterinary advice. Always consult a licensed veterinarian for animal health guidance.
** TOP 2.5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST **
Are you concerned about the current food supply? Do you want to be more self-sufficient? Are you longing to raise goats and other animals for food but don’t know where to start? Do you wish you had a mentor to walk you through raising livestock?
I’m so glad you’re here!
In this podcast you’ll learn all about raising goats and other livestock, sustainable management systems that will keep you and your animals happy and healthy, and strategies to get self-sufficient by raising your own livestock for food.
Hi, I’m Millie. Animal Scientist, cattle girl turned goat rancher, co-owner of Dry Creek Livestock, and simple living enthusiast. Fifteen years ago, I began having severe joint pain that limited my mobility and affected every aspect of my life. With no answers from the medical community, I got to work researching and found that chemicals in our food supply were causing my problems. I removed them from my diet, and gradually my health and mobility were restored. Since then, I’ve been on a mission to raise all of our own meat, eggs, and dairy. I’ve put three decades of experience and a Master’s Degree in Animal Science together to teach you how to confidently raise livestock and give them the best life possible while fulfilling their ultimate purpose of nourishing your family, and I’m ready to share it with you!
If you’re ready to take control of your food supply, raise livestock with confidence, and provide your family with clean, healthy food, you’re in the right place!
Kick off your muck boots, pour a cup of coffee, and let’s talk livestock.
Email us: millie@getgoatwise.com
Get premium meat fresh from the ranch: drycreekheritagemeats.com
See what’s happening on the ranch: www.instagram.com/dry.creek.livestock
