This is the Homesteading for Beginners podcast and I'm Mona Weathers, your homesteading mentor and coach. I'm here to encourage you to pursue your homesteading goals with the right mindset in a way that is healthy for you, your family and your community. If you desire to establish a solid foundation for your homesteading journey then you are in the right place. Join me as I share stories from the past 20 years of my own journey as well as practical and actionable steps you can take to START and MAINTAIN a healthy homestead.
I'm passionate about teaching beginner homesteaders how to start a homestead that aligns with their goals for self-sufficiency in a way that is sustainable and profitable. If you are ready to get started today, download the free Homesteading for Beginners checklist.
https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/
This was one of the hardest videos I've ever had to make. After three years, over 220,000 podcast downloads, and countless amazing connections with listeners and viewers,
Oct 10 2025 11 min
119. Top Food Preservation Methods for the Home Kitchen with Melissa K. Norris
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In this episode, Melissa K. Norris talks about these 9 food preservatio
Jun 27 2025 1 h 05 min
118. "I ate a bug" & Other Weird Things Homesteaders Say & Do | Plus Q & A
This episode is from a livestream I recorded yesterday. I'll be sharing some funny things I realized I say and do on my homestead. I think you will find it entertaining.
Jun 9 2025 32 min
117. Intro to Building a Natural Medicine Cabinet with Dr. Aber Belt
In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Amber Belt to discuss the importance of creating a natural medicine cabinet for your home or homestead. We explore the reasons why or
May 9 2025 26 min
116. Food Security- Reasons Why You Need a Plan & How to Get Started
In this episode, we explore the critical issue of food security and how to prepare for potential shortages by becoming more self-sufficient. Learn practical tips on how t
Apr 11 2025 19 min
115. 4 Reason Why You Should Start Homesteading
In this video, I'm sharing my personal homesteading journey and the reasons why my family and I have been dedicated to this lifestyle for over 21 years. Homesteading has
Feb 28 2025 12 min
114. Herbs & Herbalism 101 with KhadiYah Preciado
Join us for an inspiring interview with KhadiYah Preciado, a passionate herbalist. She shares her journey from personal health struggles to developing proven frameworks l
Feb 21 2025 45 min
113. Should You Start Homesteading in 2025?
Are you thinking about starting your homesteading journey but unsure if now is the right time? In this episode, I'll help you decide if homesteading life is for you a
Feb 5 2025 16 min
112. They Quit Farming to Travel the Country (a pivot story).
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In this episode, Olivia shares her incredible journey from running a t
Nov 23 2024 34 min
111. What Happened to Mona and the Homesteading for Beginners podcast?
I'm ok! I know it's been awhile since I've update this podcast. I share why I had to take a break and my plans for the future. Thank you so much for listening. I truly ap
Nov 4 2024 10 min
110. Permaculture 101- New Homesteaders Need to Know This Skill {Rebroadcast}
In this episode of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast, I chat with Larry Wheeler about integrating permaculture design into your homestead. Discover the principles of
Sep 26 2024 29 min
109. Should Homesteaders be on social media? Why I quit and other personal updates.
In this episode, I share the personal challenges and transformative decisions that led me to leave social media and focus on my mental and emotional well-being. From the
Sep 13 2024 17 min
108. Raising Rabbits for Meat & Fertilizer with Laura Cox {Rebroadcast}
In this episode, we're diving into small-scale homesteading with rabbits. Laura Cox shares her journey from resisting to embracing rabbits for meat, manure, and more. Lea
Aug 21 2024 43 min
107. Chickens 101: Pros and Cons of Keeping Chickens for Beginners {Rebroadcast}
In this episode of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast, host Mona Weathers dives into the essentials of chicken ownership. From their amusing dinosaur-like demeanor to
Aug 2 2024 19 min
106. Quail are the New Chicken with Jasmin Bass {Rebroadcast}
In this episode of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast, host Mona Weathers delves into the benefits of raising quail for meat and eggs, especially for those with small
Jul 24 2024 41 min
105. Pasture Management 101 with Cal Hardage
In this episode, we talk with Cal Hardidge, a regenerative farmer and host of the 'Grazing Grass' podcast. We delve into the principles and practices of grass-based lives
Jul 11 2024 58 min
104. Twenty-five Homesteading Skills You Can Start with Little to No Land
In this episode I dive into 25 practical ways to kickstart your homesteading journey, even if you have little to no land. From gardening on apartment balconies to learnin
Jun 26 2024 20 min
103. Celebrating Small Wins: Transform Your Homesteading Journey
In this episode of the 'Homesteading for Beginners' podcast, I emphasize the importance of celebrating small wins to remain motivated and achieve long-term goals. I share
Jun 13 2024 29 min
102. The Truth About Homesteading: A Pros & Cons List
Hey there, future and new homesteaders! In this episode of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast, we're getting real about homesteading. Is it as amazing as it sounds, o
Jun 4 2024 19 min
101. DIY Greenhouse Plans with Carolynne Hill
Have you ever dreamed of having a beautiful and affordable greenhouse? Check out the DIY greenhouse plans from Hillside Market. #homesteading #homesteadingforbeginners #g
May 24 2024 43 min
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I just started listening and the very first episode has gotten me thinking about our practical steps that I would have missed as we set out to homestead.
Forgot my keys · Oct 2024
Appreciate the varied topics. I also love the she gets right to the topic, not allllll the chit chat that a lot of podcasts do.
I also appreciate that this podcast is not just about self promotion, she has topics that are useful, interviews knowledgeable people, asks good questions, and provides resources.
Holistic podcast. Thank you for this content! You’re doing an amazing job ⭐️
Aiiiiimmmmm · Sep 2024
One of my favorite podcasts! Mona has such a soothing voice, inspirational, and a really genuine person. Her solo episodes and guest episodes are both easy to listen to and follow along. Highly recommend for anyone who loves plants and animals!
Mandy Sat · Oct 2023
Mona gets to the point, shares her knowledge, seeks out subject matter experts to interview, and seems like an all around genuine person. I enjoy listening weekly.
cabbyklown · Oct 2023
I started at the very beginning and I got quite a few episodes in. I listened for a few hours in fact, but what felt like half of every single episode was an ad for a big homesteading book. I don’t have any issue with the content being advertised but it was the constant hammering of it that I just couldn’t handle anymore. It should have been a one and done episode.
Regarding the actual content I didn’t learn any actual information about homesteading, just information on whether or not I should actually start. Like what are my struggles, and there’s nothing wrong with this but again it was constant. I felt like I was being convinced to not homestead rather than to. It’s hard to decide if you want to do something when none of the actual information being presented is about how to do it.
Please note I only listened to the first 15ish episodes. Current content might be entirely different, I just couldn’t get there.
Doctorwhogirl2017 · Feb 2025
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