Old Fashioned On Purpose

I'm thrilled to be talking with Matt Beaudreau today. And I think you'll love joining in our conversation about doing crazy things that society doesn't always agree with. Matt, a well-known speaker and co-creator of Apogee Strong, talks about how we all consistently seeing patterns in society over and over and naively thinking that, "okay, I'll take the next step, and that...

Ancient and heritage grains & how to use them in your kitchen ... It's an intriguing topic that most of us long to know so much more about. So today we do a deep dive with not one but two experts, Caitlin Youngquist, an agricultural educator with the University of Wyoming Extension, and Sarah Wood, a fourth-generation farmer. Purchase their ancient grains here: https://www.wyomingheritage...

It's hard to believe I've been producing this podcast since 2019 yet today is the first time this guest has joined me. Listen in as Christian and I talk about how to recognize what your spouse brings to the table in your relationship and what to do when you don't see eye-to-eye about homesteading. This episode is brought to you by our beef– Genuine Beef Co. Grab our Jingle Bells Hol...

You're gonna love this episode, just me chatting with Marty Raney (yes, THE Marty Raney) about all those giant mistakes he's seen homesteaders making over the years. This episode is brought to you by our beef– Genuine Beef Co. Grab our Jingle Bells Holiday Special and get two FREE pounds of ground beef! https://genuinebeefco.com/a/bundles/jingle-bells-holiday-special-4yya Or grab a gift...

Most of us have no desire to buy things we don't need or keep stuffing our homes full of stuff.  And folks like us don’t mind rocking the boat or going against the grain in almost every area of life, so Christmas gift-giving shouldn’t be any different, right? If you'd like all the recipes we talk about in today's episode--and a lot more great gift ideas-- check out the little resour...

Today I'm chatting with Kody Hanner about homestead kids and how to motivate them effectively. We talk about the complications of an over-busy family schedule and how to  help it run a little more smoothly without having to toss in the towel or revamp it all. This episode is brought to you by our beef-- Genuine Beef Co. Grab our Steak Sizzler Special and enjoy two pounds of our ground beef fo...

Today's a fun episode, brought to you by YOU... You all threw some great questions my way and I'm answering a bunch of them today, rapid fire. And we'll kick it all off with an update on what's been happening around here, starting  with a really big bull that local friends & Christian are taking by the horns. This episode is sponsored by Genuine Beef Co. & our limited-t...

Today I'm chatting with you about something that's consumed my life lately... a stage I'm going through that is my most challenging one to date. I've been feeling like the Lone Ranger in this category, and I'm sure I'm not, so please listen in and let me know if you commiserate with what I'm going through. My (New) Old-School Blog: www.prairiephilosophy.com Head...

I'm thrilled that a bigger and better second edition of The Small Scale Poultry Flock has just been released, and the author, Harvey Ussery, is here today to share so much chicken knowledge! We talk about predators, gardens, weeds, cover crops, and lots more, and what all these things have to do with chickens. As well as why the best solutions to so many chicken problems--the natural ones tha...

Today I'm uncovering the toxic story behind what folks want us to think is a harmless fertilizer. I'm talking with Julie Lay. Julie has a BS in Animal Science from Auburn University and until 2020 spent her entire career working in the food safety industry, which you could argue she’s still doing, but in a very different way, today. The documentary featuring Julie:  https://www.southerne...

Taking a little break from our current theme today to fill you in on the major soil saga we had on the homestead this spring. If you have ever purchased potting soil or dirt, or if you keep a compost pile, my story has ramifications for you too. Link to my Youtube video on what happened this spring: What Killed My Tomato Plants (video)   My favorite seed company: True Leaf Market Our Beef Company:...

Today I'm welcoming back  Susan Linn, psychologist, lecturer on psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and the author a few landmark books, including her just-released Who's Raising the Kids? Is big business raising our kids today? And how we can fight back? Find Susan Linn here: susanlinn.net My (New) Old-School Blog: www.prairiephilosophy.com Head to http://www.theprairiehomestead.com/g...

Suppose you’ve wondered why an anti-meat agenda is being pushed nationwide. In that case, you need to listen to my talk today with Diana Rodger, registered dietitian, former research biochemist, and co-author of the book Sacred Cow (and the documentary of the same name). She walks us out of what she calls “carbon tunnel vision,” and explains in very simple terms why well-raised meat is good for us...

Today's guest is an expert on how brains change in response to experiences. Dr. Kelly Lambert, an author and behavioral neuroscientist at the University of Richmond, offers us some truly old-fashioned remedies to an ever-present modern problem of increasing rates of depression. While antidepressants have become a multi-billion-dollar industry in recent decades, the rates of depression haven&a...

Today I'm chatting with the creator of the 1000 Hours outside movement.  Ginny offers hands-on, practical ways to get your children off of electronics and out in nature while also inspiring you to do the same.  She encourages us that our kids can do less of those "enriching activities," that sometimes cost a fortune, and yet gain so much more... all from more time in nature. If you&...

I'm thrilled to be talking with Michael Easter today, an award-winning journalist, contributing editor at Men’s Health magazine, and author of The Comfort Crisis. Michael breaks down how our world has gotten more and more "comfortable" since the Industrial Revolution, why this isn't necessarily a good thing, and why more folks today need to do what homesteaders, as a natural in...

 If you've ever wondered why kids don't crave independent, creative play as they did a generation ago,  or why today's kids don't often complete things solely for the satisfaction of achievement,  you're gonna love this podcast episode. Susan Linn is an author, psychologist, and world-renowned expert on creative play and provides insight into smartphones and social-media d...

When it comes to how to motivate kids, our society gets a lot wrong. If you ever find yourself seconding guess your parenting choices that don't always look like the rest of society's parenting choices, definitely listen in to my talk with Jessica Lahey today. If, on another note, you've had a rough gardening season, or just want to improve your garden soil, check out this episode&a...

Join in on my conversation with the author of Radical Homemakers and Redefining Rich as she breaks down the meaning of "homemaker" in ways you've never thought of. In today's episode, Shannon and I talk about how a true homemaker learns skills so she is free to live by the principles that are most important to her, all the while working through the important steps of renouncing...

Rory Feek joins me today to talk about why we think our current generation is the most depressed one that's ever lived and how we can slowly go about opting out of the systems, even without a detailed plan. We talk about how we can, one step at a time, become more autonomous and independent, while simultaneously investing more in the community. Want to know more about the sustainable, reusabl...

Today we have a fascinating guest, Lenore Skenazy, the author of the book Free-Range Kids and the founder of a nonprofit that is making it easy, normal, and legal to give kids independence. We're diving into an intriguing topic of free-range kids and the impact it has on them when adults mitigate all risks. We'll talk about how as a society we got where we are, with parents afraid to let...

Welcome to our TENTH season guys! Today we're talking about what it looks like when the honeymoon period of homesteading phases out and kinda slides over onto the back burner. And I'm explaining how and why this season on the podcast is going to be something all new & why I think you're gonna love it. Then we dive into this kinda crazy new, old-school thing I'm doing that&a...

In this episode we're chatting about what it feels like to allow ourselves to be fully seen, to be vulnerable and raw. And we're talking about life in small-town America... how moving to a place that needs you and your skills and your talents might be a great option for you. Let's break down the reasons you might wanna consider some of the off-the-beaten-path towns that don't c...

Today I’m talking with Allison Askew of Arrow J Beef Co., a first-generation rancher with a lot of irons in a lot of fires. She’s sharing her inspiring story of unconventional homesteading to encourage everyone who doesn’t feel like they fit in any one particular box. If you ever feel like you’re wearing too many hats to actually be good at any one thing, take heart. If you're overwhelmed, or...

If you or a family member is facing an illness or battling chronic pain, is homesteading going to be feasible for you? Today's guests--Kevin and Julie from Wild Homestead Living--walk us through how they both have faced this very question. They will leave you will honest answers and practical advice that has made the world of difference for them. Want to know more about the sustainable, reusa...