Old Fashioned On Purpose

Why do modern homes fail to capture our imagination like old houses do? How are fast food and "fast homes" related?  Master builder and craftsman, Brent Hull, joins me for this fantastic interview to discuss how we moved from beautiful, traditional homes into "instant houses" and how we can bring timeless style back into our spaces (and why it matters). You won't want to m...

For many, the beginning of summer is all about recreation and vacation. But this year, my summer started with chaos and stress. As I've worked through some challenges within one of our businesses, some valuable lessons have begun to emerge. In this podcast episode, I'm excited to share them with you today. Try FOR JARS lids: http://theprairiehomestead.com/forjars (use code PURPOSE10 for...

How do we raise motivated, passionate kids without forcing or coercing them? Not only is Ben Greenfield an expert in the fields of fitness, biohacking, and health, he also has a fascinating approach to parenting. And while Ben isn't a homesteader per say, these principles are as old-fashioned as they come. Join us as we dive into unschooling, natural consequences, screen time, and more in thi...

There’s movement CALORIES and movement NUTRITION--once you understand the difference, you’ll never look at “exercise” the same way again. I’m joined by biomechanics and best-selling author Katy Bowman in this episode where we unpack our compartmentalized modern view of movement and explore how to take an old-fashioned approach to healthier bodies, better mobility, and less pain as we work around t...

As hard as we try to avoid it, modern industrial thinking can easily creep into our homesteads. Take soil health for example. Have you ever walked through the garden store and wondered which of the isolated "ingredients" you should add to your garden to "fix it?" I have! But there's a better way.  I'm joined by Aaron Elison of Redmond Agriculture in this episode. He h...

Here on the podcast, we've talked about the effect of glyphosate (aka Round-Up) on the soil, but what about humans? Dr. Chadi Nabhan, who is board-certified in internal medicine, hematology, and medical oncology, has first hand experience in this field as he was called in to be an expert witness in Monsanto trials in 2018 and 2019. Buckle up! This is a behind-the-scenes look like none other....

I've steadily been falling in love with soil over the last few years as I've learned more about what's happening under our feet. There is SO much beauitful and fascinating complexity there.  So I was beyond excited to be joined by David Montgomery and Anne Bikle in this podcast episode. They are the authors of one of my favorite reads of the last year, "What Your Food Ate.&quot...

We’ve talked about chickens a lot. By now, most of you have your coops and flocks, so it's time to take it to the next level.  I'm joined by Dalia Monterroso, President of Chickenlandia, for this enlightening episode where we take a DEEP dive into the (fascinating!) history of chicken-keeping, how to work with HOAs, how to use the REST protocol for sick birds, how to determine if your he...

One of the most common questions I get is "how do I design the perfect homestead layout?" The bad news? There isn't a one-size-fits-all formula. The good news? Once you understand a handful of concepts, you'll have the tools to know what your unique site needs to thrive.  In this podcast episode, I'm joined by Angela Ferraro-Fanning of Axe and Root Homestead for this enlig...

What does trash have to do with homesteading? Well, everything. As we progress on our old-fashioned journeys, it quickly becomes apparent that everything is connected-- our food, our health, and our environments. And trash, specifically plastic, is a huge issue. However, once again, and old-fashioned mindset is the answer to this very modern problem.  In this podcast episode, I'm thrilled to...

We talk a lot about connecting to nature here on the podcast, but it's usually through the lens of agriculture, cultivating, and farming. But that's just the beginning. Wildcrafting, hunting, and fishing connect us to the natural world in powerful way. I'm thrilled to be joined by author and angler, Conor Sullivan, in this podcast episode. We talk about the similarities between the...

My book FINALLY has a face! This book has been one of the most impactful projects I've ever created.  Get a sneak peak behind-the-scenes of my upcoming book, Old-Fashioned on Purpose. Preorder Old-Fashioned on Purpose now and get exclusive bonuses! http://oldfashionedbook.com/ Learn more about the Modern Homestead Conference here: https://modernhomesteading.com/   Have a message you want to s...

Do you have to have woodland to pasture pigs? What does it look like to raise pigs on the prairie? And can you really use lard on your face?  I'm joined by Charles Mayfield of Farrow Skincare for this enlightening podcast episode. My pastured-pork paradigm will never be the same! Learn more about Charles Mayfield here: https://farrow.life/ Learn more about the Modern Homestead Conference here...

This interview reached places I'd never thought I'd go... eyeballs, roadkill, and the ethics of butchering animals. In this powerful interview with Harmony Cronin a professional big game skinner and mobile butcher, we talk life, death, and so much more. Learn more about the Modern Homestead Conference here: https://modernhomesteading.com/ Learn more about Harmony Cronin here: http://harm...

As homesteaders, it's easy to get caught up in the idea of self-sufficiency. However, the practice of building community is one of the most old-fashioned skills we can cultivate. In this podcast episode, I'm honored to be joined by Norm Van Eeden Petersman from Strong Towns, a nonprofit dedicated to building community. If you're looking for a roadmap to reviving a town or bolstering...

When I invited Rob Avis of Verge Permaculture to come on the podcast, I thought we'd be talking about food forests and garden design. Little did I know we'd be diving guilt around existence, how to use problems as a roadmap to solutions, and strategies for thinking holistically in every area of life. This is one of my top 5 favorite interviews to date- don't miss it! Be sure to chec...

I've been sharing homesteading online since 2010, but lately, the online homestead world has started to feel different.... If you spend much time surfing Instagram, you might think you need a historic white farmhouse, period-appropriate clothing, and a magazine-worthy kitchen to live this old-fashioned life. But is the rise of "farmfluencing" actually hurting the movement? How can w...

It’s one of the most old-fashioned practices we can cultivate in our modern culture. And no, it’s not baking sourdough, or growing vegetables, or milking a cow… I’m talking about building community. So why is it so hard? And how can we navigate relationships in our ultra-polarized world? Dr. Gary Chapman, best-selling author of The 5 Love Languages, is joining us today to talk about building &...

Today I'm geeking out over wheat berries. Yeah, it's no wonder I don't have a lot of non-homesteading friends, I guess I seem kinda weird to some... But fresh flour is something worth geeking out over! Join me today to find out why. Book resources on fresh flour: What Your Food Ate by David Montgomery and Anne Bikle, Flour Lab by Adam Leonti, Sourdough by Science by Karyn Lynn Newma...

Pruning is never easy. But growth isn't possible without it. Today we're chatting about some of the recent things I've been changing, cutting out, and rethinking about in every aspect of our lives... simple things... little changes... but huge results are in the works. I can feel it. Subscribe here for more thoughts on this and more: http://theprairiehomestead.com/letter Be sure to...

This topic seemed deeply overwhelming to me until today's guest unveiled amazing hidden truths and tips that I think you too will find fascinating. Be sure to check out Toups & Co, a small homestead family that makes amazing skin products from natural ingredients. Go to ThePrairieHomestead.com/makeup and save 15% with code HOMESTEAD. Find Cher at: Where to find Cher Reynan: http://www.wil...

Join in as Liz Haselmayer and I discuss real food. Prices keep rising at the grocery store, and it's not often easy to even find good food, especially if you can't buy a farm and move to the country. The Haselmayers--like most families--don't own a farm, but they've learned that doesn't mean they need to sacrifice nutrition. Join us as Liz and I share lots of practical ins...

If you sometimes wonder if you're living in an ag echo chamber, you'll want to join in on today's conversation with a true advocate for ag and all that entails. Natalie, as a first-generation rancher with 5th-generation roots, shares a lot of great insights into what might be driving the aggressive anti-meat narrative we hear today, and so much more. Natalie's Instagram: @natal...

The internet is blowing up with comedi-HENS... pricey-egg memes and egg-gangster reels, so today we're diving into my thoughts on this "Great Egg Conspiracy" and if it's really what it's cracked up to be.  My (New) Old-School Blog: www.prairiephilosophy.com Head to http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/grow to get complimentary access to my best homestead resources. Get more...

He's baaack... but this time Christian and I are chatting about our beef story. Join us as we walk through how we broke out of the limited mindset that told us we couldn't do this, what scared each of us the most (you may be surprised), and if all the experts are right that you can't be a rancher unless you're born or married into it. If you've ever had a dream that others...