Homesteading Collective Podcast

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, beekeeping can be accessible to you th...

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 yourself or your child, you'll glean...

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 ...

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 ref...

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...

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 f...

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 ...

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...

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 loc...