In this interview with Megan King, we get to listen to a raw, real life example of someone chasing the homesteading dream. After seven years of small scale homesteading, Megan and her husband Curtis are currently building their homestead from raw land. Megan shares her trials over the years of pursuing this lifestyle even she was years off from having the farm she desired. She gives tangible examples of how to save money and build skills before your hands ever touch your dream homestead. She emphasizes the value of community, the importance of starting small with homesteading wherever you are, and shares practical tips for how anyone can begin to live more sustainably. You are sure to leave this conversation feeling both inspired and encouraged.

In this episode of the podcast we talk about all things "sick season" with Appalachian Folk herbalist, Jessica Hamilton. While Jessica gives plenty of advice about remedies and herbs to keep on hand as we come into the colder months, we really do a deep dive into the connection between illness and our emotional wellbeing. You'll be sure to walk away from this episode with an expanded point of view, and dare I say, maybe a whole reframe on how you see "sick season".

Victoria Greene is the cofounder of Earthganic Farm, a biodynamic farm in the Upstate of South Carolina that serves as the foundation of learning for the microschool they have created. Their program, Walking in Wellness, is a drop off homeschool program that applies the principles of outdoor immersion education within the context of a full running homestead. In this episode Victoria shares how being outside can provide a wide array of skills for children as they learn alongside nature.    You can find Victoria on instagram @earthganicfarm or sign up for her forest school or other educational offerings at earthganicfarm.com

On this episode of the podcast we do a deep dive into how to maintain a healthy home and family. April Hudgins is experienced in the world of wellness, coming from her background as an athlete and nutrition coach, and now a health podcast host. She shares her foundations of a healthy home, tips for sourcing and cooking nourishing food, and hidden toxins in our home. If you are new to the world of "crunchy" living, this episode is for you! You can find April's podcast on all streaming platforms: Against the Standard

In this episode of the Homesteading Collective Podcast I talk to Jules, the owner of Cottage McKenzie Bakery. We discuss the struggles of a gluten free diet, starting a cottage kitchen business, and how to keep going forward in your small business when you're not seeing results. Jules is transparent in her practices as a bakery owner, and generous with her advice. Off air she shared this wonderful quote with me that mothers in all seasons would benefit from, "The routines of housework and of mothering may be seen as a kind of death, and it is appropriate that they should be, for they offer the chance, day after day, to lay down one’s life for others. Then they are no longer routines. By being done with love and offered up to God with praise, they are thereby hallowed as the vessels of the tabernacle were hallowed–not because they were different from other vessels in quality or function, but because they were offered to God. A mother’s part in sustaining the life of her children and making it pleasant and comfortable is no triviality. It calls for self-sacrifice and humility, but it is the route, as was the humiliation of Jesus, to glory. ” ~Elisabeth Elliot   You can find Jules' gluten free sourdough through her page on instagram, @cottagemckenziebakery

In this episode of Homesteading Collective, we hear from Abby of "Flora & Sol", who shares her journey from cosmetologist to community folk herbalist. Abby gives advice for keeping your family healthy through the power of easy to grow garden herbs, and breaks down the modalities for getting the herbs into your body. We also discuss her passion for plant dying, and how naturally dyed fabrics are a perfect  project for you to try at home. You will be sure to come away from this episode feeling equipped to treat your family with powerful plant medicine. Abby's code for 10% off SubLuna herbal apothecary is "barefootabby"  

In this episode of the Homesteading Collective Podcast, Phil Mathis from True Freedom Farm shares about his journey from restaurant worker to first generation, full time, organic market farmer. He touches on the value of community support, bulk purchasing, and the necessity of persevering through hardships in farming. Phil also shares practical tips on pest control, the significance of organic practices, and the pivotal role of local food systems in fostering community resilience. 

In part two of the conversation with Megan, we discuss how deep relationships and serving the community are an essential asset into growing a homestead. Megan shares about the many ways she creates income revenues on her farm, and how building her network has grown her business. She also shares her favorite book and youtube recommendations for homesteaders, so be sure to listen through the end to hear those resources!

In this episode Megan shares about leaving her nursing job to pursue her family and farm, how they found and bought their farm with friends, starting from scratch on a homestead and more. She passionately shares her journey from "conventional living" to the full, healthy, and vibrant life she lives today. This is part one of a lively conversation you won't want to miss. 

In this episode we discuss leaving a corporate job to live a life of intentionality centered around the home. Derek shares about work life balance, creating a functional homestead, and starting his own business. The snippets shared about systems for better time management are sure to inspire new and experienced homesteaders alike.

In this introductory episode of the Homesteading Collective Podcast, listeners will be taken through the journey of how our family got into homesteading. We will discuss the shift from the "big ag" mindset, to big dreams of homesteading with intentional land stewardship at the heart. This is a personal testimony of how growing food and caring for the land became a part of a family's identity.