Welcome to The Greenstead Life — a podcast for nature lovers, free spirits, and anyone ready to live more lightly on the Earth. Hosted from the foothills of Central Gippsland, each episode explores seasonal living, edible gardening, self-reliance, and solarpunk-inspired design.
Whether you’re growing herbs on your windowsill or dreaming of a fully off-grid life, you’ll find practical tips, inspiring stories, and grounded guidance to help you reconnect with what matters. Learn how to create a thriving, plant-based urban or country homestead, simplify your lifestyle, and design a beautiful life rooted in purpose, creativity, and freedom.
This is your invitation to step away from the noise and begin a new chapter — one that feels natural, nourishing, and wildly alive.
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Welcome to The Greenstead Life — a podcast for nature lovers, free spirits, and anyone ready to live more lightly on the Earth. Hosted from the foothills of Central Gippsland, each episode explores seasonal living, edible gardening, self-reliance, and solarpunk-inspired design.
Whether you’re growing herbs on your windowsill or dreaming of a fully off-grid life, you’ll find practical tips, inspiring stories, and grounded guidance to help you reconnect with what matters. Learn how to create a thriving, plant-based urban or country homestead, simplify your lifestyle, and design a beautiful life rooted in purpose, creativity, and freedom.
This is your invitation to step away from the noise and begin a new chapter — one that feels natural, nourishing, and wildly alive.
Design a homesteading solarpunk life that blends gentle AI, traditional practices and the heart of modern homesteading—without going full blown traditional off-grid or quitting your day job. think digital-nomad freedom with low-maintenance “micro-homestead” systems: balcony food forests, portable solar, compact fermentation kits, and calm, tech-assisted routines that travel with you. a light, imaginative vision for 2030 and beyond—where nature, creativity, and future tools help you live wild and free.
Craft a life that actually feels like yours with gentle daily rituals, nature-led mindfulness, and walking meditation you can do anywhere. Slow down, create spaciousness, and build a calm, values-aligned rhythm that supports your highest self - no hustling, just presence.
Plant Your Plate: Seasonal Staples & Simple Succession Planting – ditch overwhelm and grow what you actually eat. Learn seasonal eating for Victoria, simple succession planting that fits a busy life, and how perennials and edible flowers bring year-round flavour, pollinators and calm. From balcony to acreage, build an easy homegrown rhythm for self-reliance, lower costs and seriously tasty meals.
Discover the future of hosting in The Airbnb Revenue Management Revolution - your path to true freedom and self-reliance. As 2026 approaches, data rather than intuition will decide who thrives. Tom and Liv reveal how to use occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR to bring rhythm, clarity, and confidence to your Airbnb business. Learn pacing, market benchmarking, and dynamic pricing strategies to grow sustainable income, boost bookings, and stay resilient in a changing Airbnb landscape. Be your own boss and build a life of creativity, purpose, and passion through hosting.
Step inside the new Greenstead teahouse — where bush tucker flavours, calm design, and friendly alpacas come together in a celebration of slow, crafted living. this episode explores how native ingredients like lemon myrtle, wattleseed, and strawberry gum inspire modern tea rituals that restore balance and creativity. join liv and tom as they share the story behind australia’s newest teahouse — a place that proves calm can still feel wild, and connection can grow anywhere on earth.
Episode 28 of the greenstead life podcast takes you on a journey to the year 2050 - a world reimagined through sustainability, design, and quiet innovation. Discover how a future with renewable energy, rewilded cities, and solarpunk ideals could shape the way we live, work, and connect in a changing world. this episode explores how the choices we make today - from how we build our homes to how we define progress - will shape the beauty and balance of tomorrow. it’s a vision of the future built not on fear, but on creativity, care, and collective hope.
Humanity stands at a crossroads. Episode 27 of the Greenstead Life Podcast explores what Sir David Attenborough calls our “awesome responsibility” — the urgent duty to protect the natural world before it’s too late. As ecosystems strain under the weight of human greed and unchecked capitalism, this episode calls on listeners to reimagine progress itself — not as profit, but as stewardship. From regenerative living to ethical design, it’s a rallying cry for leaders and everyday change makers to defend what remains, rebuild what’s been lost, and restore balance between humanity and the earth.
Step into Grow Your Healing Apothecary: Gentle Green Witchcraft for Modern Living — an episode that invites you to slow down, reconnect, and bring calm back into your everyday life. Discover how to grow familiar herbs like chamomile, lavender, and rosemary while blending intuitive gardening with practical horticultural wisdom. Learn how to create your own healing apothecary at home, style it as a sanctuary for rest and reflection, and embrace gentle green witchcraft as a mindful, modern way of living.
Designing Short Term Rentals (STRs) with theme so every Airbnb eco-stay tells a story. in this episode, we share creative airbnb interior design hacks that transform short-term rentals into unforgettable experiences guests can’t wait to talk about. discover how intentional interiors boost bookings, delight guests, and bring authenticity to your space. from styling for your dream guest to creating instagram-ready moments, learn the latest design magic that drives premium rates and five-star reviews.
Ready for a splash of colour, fluttering wings, and cheeky bird songs? In this episode of Greenstead Life, we’ll show you how to mix the cosy charm of a cottage garden with the vibrant, native beauty of Australia — creating a sanctuary buzzing with birds, butterflies, and botanical magic. Think playful, natural, and oh‑so‑inspiring!
Learn how fire-wise garden design can protect your home while enriching the land. From planting density and shelterbelt layout to using layered rows of trees and shrubs, discover practical steps to create green fire-walls that slow wind, improve soil health, and increase resilience. Whether you’re on a rural property or working with smaller spaces, these principles offer safety, abundance, and beauty in every season.
Building on our earlier conversation (in episode 3) about edible Australian natives, this episode dives into into the rich world of bush tucker edible landscapes—exploring how native plants can nourish your table, restore the land, and delight every sense
Step into the edible landscape of Australia’s bush tucker traditions. In this episode of The Greenstead Life, we explore how native plants can nourish your table, restore the land, and awaken all your senses. From lemon myrtle and wattleseed to finger lime and mountain pepper, discover the flavours, aromas, and textures that make Australian native foods so unique.
We’ll share how bush tucker connects culture, sustainability, and ecology, and why planting edible native landscapes can transform your garden into both a food source and a thriving habitat. Whether you’re curious about growing your first bush tucker plants at home or eager to deepen your knowledge of native edible landscapes, this conversation will inspire you to see food and country in a whole new light.
Discover how to create your own bush bouquet with proteas, leucadendrons, and Australian natives that bloom across the seasons. In this episode, we share a flowering calendar for temperate climates like Central Gippsland, showing how to design a garden where something is always in bloom. Learn how to weave in edible foliage like feijoas and old man saltbush for resilience, beauty, and year-round abundance. This is your guide to growing long-lasting bouquets in soft whites, buttery yellows, and creamy tones—bringing the magic of nature into both your garden and your home.
Discover how lunar planting can transform your vegetable garden in Episode 20 of Greenstead Life. From crescent moon beginnings to the full moon’s abundant glow, learn how to work with nature’s rhythms and blend theme with modern tools for healthier, more vibrant edible plants. Whether you’re gardening in a city balcony or a rural Greenstead, this episode shows you how to align your planting with the moon’s magic for results you can taste.
Discover how to grow a thriving food forest anywhere—whether you have a small backyard, balcony, or portable setup. In Episode 19 of Greenstead Life, Liv and Tom share practical, creative tips for building layered, resilient, and adaptable food forests that move with you. Learn about container guilds, multifunctional plants, vertical growing, microclimates, and perennial abundance, all in a light, approachable Greensteading style. Perfect for beginners, renters, and anyone seeking self-reliance, seasonal abundance, and a deeper connection to nature.
Discover the art of building a well-stocked pantry that goes beyond convenience—creating a foundation for seasonal cooking, self-reliance, and everyday resilience. In this episode, we share safe food preservation tips, pantry organisation ideas, and ways to turn your stores into a source of comfort, creativity, and security. From glass jars lined with summer’s bounty to long-term staples for unexpected times, you’ll learn how to craft a pantry that’s as beautiful as it is practical.
As the pace of change accelerates, many of us are quietly asking—how do we prepare for a world reshaped by artificial intelligence, automation, and shifting values? In this episode, we explore how to stay grounded while adapting to rapid change. We’ll unpack what AI means for human identity, how to build resilience when job roles evolve, and why living with clarity and intention is more important than ever. You’ll learn how to rethink your sense of purpose, support those around you through uncertainty, and take small but powerful steps toward a more aligned life. This is a grounded, life coaching–inspired conversation for those seeking calm, clarity, and connection in the midst of uncertainty.
AI is accelerating fast—outpacing human intelligence in ways that will reshape jobs, food systems, and daily life. In this episode, we explore the critical difference between consciousness and intelligence, and why Greensteading offers a grounded, future-ready response to an increasingly automated world.
Discover how an outdoor kitchen can transform your seasonal living into a grounded, nature-connected lifestyle, enhancing meal preparation, slowing time, and deepening your connection to the land. In Episode 15 of Greenstead Life, Liv and Tom share approachable outdoor kitchen design ideas—from balcony setups to homestead style benches—that bring both functionality and soul to cooking outdoors. Learn how to align materials, seasonal rhythms, and small spaces with eco-conscious, sustainable living principles. Whether you dream of garden-to-plate meals, alfresco dining, or a rustic homesteading kitchen, this episode offers practical tips, design inspiration, and simple solutions to bring the joy of outdoor cooking into your everyday. Perfect for anyone ready to embrace a homestead lifestyle or create a simple outdoor kitchen that reflects seasonal abundance and the beauty of living in harmony with nature.
Feeling burnt out, stretched thin, or quietly out of step with your own life? In this soul-stirring episode of Greenstead Life, we explore what it really means to come home to yourself. Through the lens of intentional living, slow rhythms, and sacred simplicity, Liv invites you to pause… breathe… and begin again.
We’ll unpack how the modern world often leads us to drift—overcommitted, disconnected, and overwhelmed—while offering practical ways to reconnect with your inner rhythm. From designing a meaningful daily routine to embracing rituals that root you in presence, this episode gently guides you back to a life that feels like yours.
Whether you’re exploring minimalism, craving more purpose, or seeking balance through seasonal living, this conversation is for you. It’s a tender call to reclaim your time, energy, and joy—and to shape a home and life aligned with your values.
Welcome to The Greenstead Life — a podcast for nature lovers, free spirits, and anyone ready to live more lightly on the Earth. Hosted from the foothills of Central Gippsland, each episode explores seasonal living, edible gardening, self-reliance, and solarpunk-inspired design.
Whether you’re growing herbs on your windowsill or dreaming of a fully off-grid life, you’ll find practical tips, inspiring stories, and grounded guidance to help you reconnect with what matters. Learn how to create a thriving, plant-based urban or country homestead, simplify your lifestyle, and design a beautiful life rooted in purpose, creativity, and freedom.
This is your invitation to step away from the noise and begin a new chapter — one that feels natural, nourishing, and wildly alive.