Homesteading for Beginners

120. Why I'm Pausing My Homestead Podcast & YouTube Channel (for now…)

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,

119. Top Food Preservation Methods for the Home Kitchen with Melissa K. Norris

Get the Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist In this episode, Melissa K. Norris talks about these 9 food preservatio

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.

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

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

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

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

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

112. They Quit Farming to Travel the Country (a pivot story).

Get the Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/ In this episode, Olivia shares her incredible journey from running a t

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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