Wellness Farm Chat

In today’s Wellness Farm Chat episode, I’m sharing what homeschooling really looks like in our home right now — lots of play, life skills, family adventures, honeybees, dairy cows, child-led learning, and simple slow living. We talk about watching honeybees hatch from honeycomb frames, the health benefits of honeycomb, raising children on a homestead, learning through everyday life, and why farm l...

In this episode, I share my real-life homeschooling journey—how I went from hating homeschool as a kid when it felt like a strict school-at-home setup, to now choosing unschooling and a wild + free approach with my own children. We talk about the difference between homeschooling and unschooling, breaking away from traditional education, trusting your kids, and creating a natural learning environme...

A cozy life update from the homestead—sharing a surprise with my cream separator, a little cowgirl hat and jacket moment, and the everyday chaos of raising kids. Just real life lately, from dairy to motherhood and everything in between. I’m proud to partner with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Better Basics ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , a Canadian company creating FLOUR that is safe, sustainable, and family-friendly . As part of m...

Sharing a real-life homestead moment dealing with a retained placenta, unusual behavior, and the stress of deciding when to call the vet. A reminder that raising dairy cows comes with a steep learning curve—and you’re not alone in figuring it out. I’m proud to partner with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Better Basics ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ , a Canadian company creating FLOUR that is safe, sustainable, and family-friendly . A...

In today’s episode, I’m opening up about one of those weeks where everything feels heavy. Between caring for a new calf, the stress of milking and worrying about my cow’s health, and navigating the chaos of motherhood, I’ve been feeling completely overwhelmed. Add in birthday celebrations and some challenging behavior from my kids, and it’s been a lot to carry. This is a real, unfiltered look at f...

Dixie is in labour with her second calf, and everything feels like it’s shifting into a new season on the homestead. In this episode, I’m sharing what it looks like preparing for a new calf, the emotions and rhythms of calving day, and why this moment matters so much for our family. With fresh milk just around the corner, I’m also diving into my excitement about finally making more cheese, stockin...

We’ve had a lot of new listeners lately, so I wanted to sit down and just talk—no script, no pressure—about who I am and what this space is all about. I’m a stay-at-home mom of five, living a homestead life, raising animals, making food from scratch, and figuring things out as I go. In this episode, I’m sharing a bit of my story, what I care about, and what you’ll hear more of on this podcast. It’...

Spring has officially arrived on our homestead—and with it comes a whole lot of energy, preparation, and a little bit of chaos. In today’s episode, I’m sharing what’s really going on with our cows right now, including the clear signs that my young heifer is in heat… even though she’s still very small and definitely not ready to be bred. From mounting behavior and zoomies to major personality shift...

In this episode of Wellness Farm Chat , I’m sharing how my children only got sick three times this winter — and how those illnesses stayed mild, manageable, and short-lived. As a homesteading mom of five, I rely on natural remedies and simple daily practices to support my kids’ immune systems. From homemade elderberry syrup using organic ingredients to nourishing bone broth, homeopathics, essentia...

In today’s episode of Wellness Farm Chat, I’m sharing 5 simple, real-life things that are making homesteading and motherhood feel more manageable in this season. As a mom of five with a newborn, balancing farm life, animals, and home has looked very different lately—and I’ve had to let go of doing it all. From lowering expectations to creating a simple daily rhythm, these are the small shifts that...

In this episode of Wellness Farm Chat, I’m sharing something I experience almost every single week—anxiety, doubt, and heavy thoughts right before going to church. As a mom of five young children, often going alone while my husband works shift hours, it would be easy to stay home. And honestly… sometimes I feel like I should. The thoughts come in strong—telling me I don’t belong, that my kids are...

In this episode of Wellness Farm Chat , I’m sharing a real-life 3 month postpartum update as a mom of 5 , along with the excitement building around dairy life on our homestead . This season has been slower, deeper, and full of learning as I navigate postpartum healing , caring for a newborn, and stepping back into the rhythms of farm life. I also share the anticipation and joy of what’s ahead with...

What does homeschooling actually look like when you’re a mom of five kids under six , including two kindergartners ? In this episode of Wellness Farm Chat , I’m sharing what our homeschool days look like right now — slow mornings, gentle rhythms, lots of hands-on learning, and very little pressure. We talk about crafts with glue guns, Play-Doh, LEGO builds, reading piles of books and Bible stories...

What is a trad wife anyway — and why is everyone suddenly talking about it? In this episode of Wellness Farm Chat , I dive into the internet’s favorite (and most misunderstood) label: the trad wife . We talk about where the term came from, what it actually means, what people think it means, and where my life as a homesteading mom of five overlaps… and where it definitely doesn’t. From milking cows...

The first month with five children under the age of five is intense, humbling, and completely life-changing. In this episode, I’m sharing an honest look at what the first month postpartum has been like in our home — how we’re surviving, what I’m prioritizing, and what I’ve completely let go of in this season of motherhood. I talk about how my husband taking two weeks off work made a huge differenc...

Healing postpartum after baby number five looks different than it did before. In this episode, I share my natural postpartum recovery routine — from bone broth and loose-leaf mineral teas to a high-protein diet with eggs, steak, fermented foods, and minimal sugar. I also discuss postpartum nutrient depletion, magnesium deficiency, blood support after pregnancy, and why I no longer rely on food alo...

From breaking my water in bed to holding my baby moments later, this birth unfolded at an incredible pace. There was no gradual build-up—contractions intensified instantly, moving from calm to full intensity so quickly there was no slowing it down. Everything felt fast and powerful, demanding complete presence and surrender. Baby number five was born on all fours, right in our bed, in a way that w...

The last trimester of pregnancy number five was not peaceful—it was full of false starts, preterm labor scares, and the unexpected news of a breech baby. Between 34 and 36 weeks, I lived in constant uncertainty, wondering if baby would come too early or if our birth plans would change entirely. In this episode, I share the emotional and physical struggle of those weeks, what helped me cope, and ho...

In this episode of Wellness Farm Chat , I’m sharing two unexpected pregnancy moments that stretched my faith and reminded me how close God really is. Between extra amniotic fluid, strong preterm labor symptoms, and discovering that baby had flipped into a breech position at 36 weeks, I found myself navigating hospital visits, medical opinions, and a lot of uncertainty. But through it all, the Lord...

In today’s episode of Wellness Farm Chat , I share a gentle and real pregnancy update as I reach 34 weeks and begin preparing for my second home birth. We talk about early labour signs like nesting, mucus plug changes, lower back and hip soreness, and that intuitive feeling of being closer than the calendar says. I also walk through the real home birth supply list I wish someone gave me the first...

In this episode of Wellness Farm Chat , I’m sharing what it means to fully trust God with your labour and delivery — to release fear, silence negative voices, and protect the sacred peace of this season of motherhood. It’s so easy to let fear creep in when people speak doubt or negativity over your birth story. But this is not the enemy’s time to interfere — Satan comes to steal, kill, and destroy...

Feeling run-down in your third trimester? In this episode of Wellness Farm Chat , I’m sharing why elderberry syrup has become one of my favorite natural remedies during pregnancy. You’ll learn all about the powerful immune-boosting benefits of elderberries, how they help protect both mama and baby, and why this ancient remedy is a must-have for cold and flu season. I’ll walk you through exactly ho...

When my husband went missing for over 18 hours on a solo bear hunt, I went from calm to panicked — and eventually called the police. It was one of those real-life moments where worry and wilderness collide. Thankfully, this story has a happy ending: he returned safe, with a beautiful bear that’s now filling our freezer and a ton of golden rendered bear fat that’s absolute homestead gold. Tune in f...

In this episode of Wellness Farm Chat , I’m opening up about my decision to step back from Instagram and Facebook. I share how chasing growth through reels and algorithms left me drained and uninspired, and why I’m choosing to put my heart into podcasting instead. If you’ve ever felt pressure to keep up online, this episode is your reminder that it’s okay to slow down, follow your gut, and create...

In this Wellness Farm Chat episode, I share how we’re gently drying off our dairy cow before winter — my step-by-step approach to avoid mastitis, how we confirmed her pregnancy with an IV blood test, and what it’s like to say goodbye (for now) to that beautiful fresh milk and cream. I also open up about my own pregnancy journey at 31 weeks — the nourishing teas I’m drinking, simple foods that keep...