Homesteading Collective Podcast

This is an episode that has the capability to lead to serious convictions and radical change in families. In this interview you get to hear one mom's journey from public school teacher to homeschool mom of five. Britney is passionate about a loving and happy homeschool experience for her kids, nurturing a true love of learning. She advocates for a flexible, child-led approach and highlights the si...

This episode is packed full of everything you need to spark a serious interest in beekeeping. Jessica & Kristin share all about how to start a small beekeeping operation, common problems you may face, and tips for beginners. They are seriously on fire for bees and their passion radiates out in this conversation. Whether you are a large scale homesteader or backyard gardener in the suburbs, bee...

Stacie Goodwin is the practitioner behind Upstate Pediatric Therapy and Co, and today she is coming on to talk all about the nervous system. Creating a healthy family truly starts with our emotional wellbeing and capacity for change and hardship. By ensuring we have a regulated and resilient nervous system, we will be better able to serve ourselves, our families, and our communities. Whether for y...

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 examp...

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...

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 bei...

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...

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...

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 ar...

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 pra...

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...

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.