Homesteading for Beginners
Episodes
120. Why I'm Pausing My Homestead Podcast & YouTube Channel (for now…)
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 li...
119. Top Food Preservation Methods for the Home Kitchen with Melissa K. Norris
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get the Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist In this episode, Melissa K. Norris talks about these ...
118. "I ate a bug" & Other Weird Things Homesteaders Say & Do | Plus Q & A
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
117. Intro to Building a Natural Medicine Cabinet with Dr. Aber Belt
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 explor...
116. Food Security- Reasons Why You Need a Plan & How to Get Started
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the critical issue of food security and how to prepare for potential shortages by becoming more self-sufficient. Learn pra...
115. 4 Reason Why You Should Start Homesteading
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 year...
114. Herbs & Herbalism 101 with KhadiYah Preciado
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for an inspiring interview with KhadiYah Preciado, a passionate herbalist. She shares her journey from personal health struggles to developing...
113. Should You Start Homesteading in 2025?
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 homesteadin...
112. They Quit Farming to Travel the Country (a pivot story).
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get the Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/ In this episode, Olivia shares her incredible journ...
111. What Happened to Mona and the Homesteading for Beginners podcast?
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 l...
110. Permaculture 101- New Homesteaders Need to Know This Skill {Rebroadcast}
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast, I chat with Larry Wheeler about integrating permaculture design into your homestead. Discov...
109. Should Homesteaders be on social media? Why I quit and other personal updates.
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
108. Raising Rabbits for Meat & Fertilizer with Laura Cox {Rebroadcast}
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're diving into small-scale homesteading with rabbits. Laura Cox shares her journey from resisting to embracing rabbits for meat, m...
107. Chickens 101: Pros and Cons of Keeping Chickens for Beginners {Rebroadcast}
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast, host Mona Weathers dives into the essentials of chicken ownership. From their amusing dinos...
106. Quail are the New Chicken with Jasmin Bass {Rebroadcast}
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast, host Mona Weathers delves into the benefits of raising quail for meat and eggs, especially ...
105. Pasture Management 101 with Cal Hardage
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
104. Twenty-five Homesteading Skills You Can Start with Little to No Land
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
103. Celebrating Small Wins: Transform Your Homesteading Journey
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the 'Homesteading for Beginners' podcast, I emphasize the importance of celebrating small wins to remain motivated and achieve long...
102. The Truth About Homesteading: A Pros & Cons List
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, future and new homesteaders! In this episode of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast, we're getting real about homesteading. Is it as ama...
101. DIY Greenhouse Plans with Carolynne Hill
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever dreamed of having a beautiful and affordable greenhouse? Check out the DIY greenhouse plans from Hillside Market. #homesteading #homeste...
100. Beginner Homesteader's Starter Kit & 100th Episode Celebration!
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrate with me today! This is the 100th episode of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast! This podcast has been a labor of love and I'm just thril...
099. Homesteading Community Building Tips & the 4 Pillars of Homesteading
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Building a community involves embracing differences while focusing on common goals. In this episode I share some tips on how to be a good community me...
098. Homesteader Health with Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Amber Belt
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's important for homesteaders to have healthy bodies and minds. One way to do that is learn how to support our healthy by reducing things that tear ...
097. Homesteading for Moms: Navigating the Journey
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, I'm diving into a topic close to my heart: homesteading as a mom. As a homesteading coach and a mother myself, I understand the unique challeng...
096. Turn Your Gardening Black Thumb Green with These Tips
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gardening tends to be one of the very first skills learned by new homesteaders. And I think it's fantastic. Some people seem to intuitively know what ...
095. The Homesteader Mindset: 9 Characteristics of a Homesteader
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The homesteader's mindset is unique. We tend to have a different outlook on life than many people. We are choosing this lifestyle for many reasons and...
094. Backyard Chicken Keeping with Daila Monterroso of Chickenlandia
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are thinking about getting chicks or chickens this season then you need to listen to this interview with Dalia Monterroso. Dalia has been educa...
093. Let's Talk About the Weather with Mona Weathers
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I tend to talk about the weather a lot. A few weeks ago I brought up the weather to one of my daughters and she laughed and said, "Why do you always t...
092. Homesteading Community & Natural Beekeeping with Adam & Leslie Martin of Beekept
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you have listened to this podcast for more than a few episodes you know how much I encourage homesteaders and dreamers to find a local community. T...
O91. A Deaf & Blind Homesteader in the Making: Coaching the Deafblind Potter, Kelvin Crosby.
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever wondered what it's like to be coached by Mona Weathers, you need to listen to this episode. In this episode I coach Kelvin Crosy, a d...
090. Five Truths To Help You As A Beginner Homesteader
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I've learned so many lessons throughout my journey but these lessons are 5 truths that have stood out the most. I hope you enjoy episode 90 of the Hom...
089. Homesteading Couples: How to Get Your Spouse On Board [Rebroadcast]
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when your spouse or partner is not on board with your homesteading dreams? This is something I hear people struggling with all the tim...
088. Twenty-One Years of Homesteading Lessons & 5 Takeaways That Will Help Your Journey
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If I were to have the opportunity to start my homesteading journey over again, I would do a few things differently. In this episode I share some lesso...
087. A LOVE/HATE Relationship with Farm Chores
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a love/hate relationship with something? Well, I have a love/hate relationship with some of my farm work. I don't usually use the wo...
086. How to Start Homesteading in 2024: Free Checklist
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you are listening to this you are likely a new homesteader or homestead dreamer. You are either in the beginning years or the dreaming years of you...
085. 6 Steps to Effective Homestead Goal Setting
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I get the excitement and motivation that comes with the start of a new year. It's a fresh slate and a chance to set new goals and make positive change...
084. How to Stay Focused on Your Homesteading Goals in 2024
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
While I was planning for my homestead and business goals for 2024, the word "invest" came to mind. I've realized that I need to focus on investing my ...
083. Taking Care of Yourself as a Homesteader - A Personal Update
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I'm sharing some of the things that are happening in my life right now and things I've gone through in the past that will shape how I...
082. Organic Gardening for Beginners with Jessica Gaige
04 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll explore the fundamental principles of organic gardening and how they set it apart from conventional gardening methods. Jessica ...
081. A Healthy Relationship with Rest: Healthy Homesteading Series
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When you think of the homesteading lifestyle is part of that picture you racing around trying to get all the stuff done on the farm? Or is it you have...
[BONUS] Passion to Profit: Listen before Oct. 30th
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very special time-sensitive episode. If you love discount offers I encourage you to take a listen to this episode. This bundle is for you if...
O79. Keto & Homesteading with Robert Sikes: Healthy Homesteading Series
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever wondered about the ketogenic diet then you need to listen to this episode. My guest Robert Sikes of Keto Savage shares the benefits o...
078. Homesteader Unplugged
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a bit of an update along with a pep talk and a plan for the future of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast. I didn't know what else ...
077. Growing Microgreens with Laura Patterson
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are considering growing microgreens for health reasons and/or as business you need to learn from Laura Patterson of Homegrown Microgreens. I h...
076. A quick update.
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This just a short podcast episdoe. I'm just sharing what's going on with the podcast and my life. The links I mentioned are below. Here's my favorite ...
075. Homestead Income: What's the next step?
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN THE PAID HOMESTEADER ACADEMY BY SEPTEMBER 10TH at 11:59 PM EST 2023! https://paidhomesteader.com/ To learn more about the academy watch the repla...
074. Three Homestead Income Problems and The Solutions
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN THE PAID HOMESTEADER ACADEMY BY SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2023! https://paidhomesteader.com/ The reason I created The PAID Homesteader Academy is because I...
073. Give Up On This One Thing: Homestead Income
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN THE PAID HOMESTEADER ACADEMY BY SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2023! https://paidhomesteader.com/ You need to give up on perfectionism! It's not going to help y...
072. How to Market and Sell Your Product : Homestead Income
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN THE PAID HOMESTEADER ACADEMY BY SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2023! https://paidhomesteader.com/ You must learn how to market and sell your product. If you don...
071. How To Test Your Homestead Income Product Idea
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN THE PAID HOMESTEADER ACADEMY BY SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2023! https://paidhomesteader.com/ How do you test your homestead income ideas? It's very importa...
070. A Guide to Selecting Your Ideal Product Audience: Homestead Income
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN THE PAID HOMESTEADER ACADEMY BY SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2023! https://paidhomesteader.com/ What if you have a product idea and no one ends up buying it b...
069. Homesteading Income Ideas: 7 Steps to Deciding on an Idea
12 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN THE PAID HOMESTEADER ACADEMY BY SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2023! https://paidhomesteader.com/ Your homestead income plan has to be more than about making mo...
068. The Impact of Homestead Income Goal Setting on Your Future
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
JOIN THE PAID HOMESTEADER ACADEMY BY SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2023! https://paidhomesteader.com/ Why is it important to have an income goal in mind when starti...
067. Jill Winger on Horses & Homesteading Part 2: What You Need to Know About Horse Ownership
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you love horses, you will love this episode. Long-time homestead educator, Jill Winger, shares her love for horses in this episode. Jill and I have...
066. Jill Winger on Horses & Homesteading Part 1: What You Need to Know About Horse Ownership
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you love horses, you will love this episode. Long-time homestead educator, Jill Winger, shares her love for horses in this episode. Jill and I have...
065. Five Things You Need To Know Before Starting Your Homestead Income Plan
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the Cultivating Cash Flow: The Homestead Income Challenge! Starts August 18th The Cultivating Cash Flow challenge is how you will discover IDEA...
064. Homeschooling & Homesteading with Kody Hanner Part 2
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Kody Hannar from The Homestead Education podcast share her story of homesteading while homeschooling her 6 children. Kody has been teaching ...
063. Homeschooling & Homesteading with Kody Hanner Part 1
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to Kody Hannar from The Homestead Education podcast share her story of homesteading while homeschooling her 6 children. Kody has been teaching ...
062. Food Preparedness List: How Prepared Are YOU?
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's important to have a balanced understanding of preparedness. In this episode I offer a list of food items you can have on hand in case of an emerg...
061. Raising Pigs on the Homestead with Pork Rhyne Part 2
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are considering raising pigs on the homestead I highly recommend you listen to this episode. My guest, Pork Rhyne has a vast amount of knowledg...
060. Raising Pigs on the Homestead with Pork Rhyne Part 1
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are considering raising pigs on the homestead I highly recommend you listen to this episode. My guest, Pork Rhyne has a vast amount of knowledg...
059. What's It Like Having More Mental Energy? An Update On My Social Media Break
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, I share my social media break update. I'm only 6 days in and I'm seeing such great things happening. Listen to this episode to hea...
058. Large-Scale Homesteading Life With Julia Wells From The Humble Hive Homestead Part 2
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Julia's homestead is called The Humble Hive Homestead and it's what a lot of people getting into homestead dream of having one day. Her homestead woul...
057. Large-Scale Homesteading Life With Julia Wells From The Humble Hive Homestead
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Julia's homestead is called The Humble Hive Homestead and it's what a lot of people getting into homestead dream of having one day. Her homestead woul...
056. Do You Need A Break From Social Media? Reasons Why I'm Taking a Break.
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
One or two times a year, I reach the point where I know it's time for a break from social media. It's not usually because of frustration, but rather b...
055. Raising Rabbits on the Homestead with Laura Cox Part 2
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have Laura Cox from Cox Homestead on the podcast to talk with us about raising rabbits on the homestead as a meat source. This is part one of ...
054. Raising Rabbits on the Homestead with Laura Cox Part 1
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today I have Laura Cox from Cox Homestead on the podcast to talk with us about raising rabbits on the homestead as a meat source. This is part one of ...
053. Do You Have a Homestead Income & Savings Plan: From the Workshop for Homestead Beginners & Dreamers
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a homestead income and savings plan? In this episode, I share a short audio section from the Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders & Dreamers...
052. What Is Permaculture & How Can It Help You?
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, my friend Larry Wheeler explains in basic terms what it means to use permaculture. He explains permaculture can be described as "orga...
051. 3 Tips For Finding More Time & Increasing Your Capacity For Your Homesteading Responsibilities
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
These tips may seem counterintuitive because they actually take time to do but instead of being time-sucking activities they can become productivity h...
050. Melissa K. Norris On The 9 Food Preservation Methods: Part 2
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa K. Norris is on the podcast today and I'm so excited for you to listen. If you have been in the homesteading space for any amount of time you ...
049. Melissa K. Norris On The 9 Food Preservation Methods: Part 1
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa K. Norris is on the podcast today and I'm so excited for you to listen. If you have been in the homesteading space for any amount of time you ...
048. Why Do YOU Want To Homestead?
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why do you want to homestead? It may seem like a simple question to answer but I think diving a little bit deeper into your reasons for homesteading w...
047. How To Support Your Community, Local Businesses & Generate An Income
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we conclude the 4 part interview series with Terra Osman. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation because the topic of building and supporting co...
046. 6 Steps To Keeping Your Dreams Alive And Making Them A Reality
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As you dream about starting your homestead, adding to your homestead, living as a financially comfortable homesteader, or whatever it is you are dream...
045. Make Your Life Easier by Using the Farmish App
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Terra Osman walks us through how to use the Farmish app in the third part of this four-part interview series. She shares some ways to use it I hadn't ...
044. Three Tips for Growing Food in a Small Space
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many people don't realize how much growing space they have until they start growing food. Here are some tips for you if you want to start growing food...
043. Suburban Homesteading w/ Terra Osman: Farmish Founder & CEO
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are living in a suburban area and want to start homesteading you need to listen to this episode. Terra Osman and I continue our conversation ab...
042. Free Homestead Income Plan Facebook Group & Workshop Update
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's solo episode, I'm talking about some very exciting things coming to the podcast with a special guest coming I interviewed for the show. Mel...
041. Find Local Food & Farms: Interview w/ Terra Osman, Creator of the Farmish App
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I know you are going to love this conversation with Terra Osman, the CEO and Founder of the Farmish app. In part 1 of this 4-part series, Terra shares...
040. Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders & Dreamers
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I am thrilled to share the Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders & Dreamers with you! So many people are getting into the homesteading lifestyle unprepar...
039. Raising Quail on the Small Scale Homestead Part 2
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2020 when the world was shutting down it was our first year on this homestead in Georgia. I was starting to feel very lonely because all of my home...
038. Small Scale Homesteading Series: Raising Quail
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 2020 when the world was shutting down it was our first year on this homestead in Georgia. I was starting to feel very lonely because all of my home...
037. Updates: Podcast & Mona's Homestead
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are listening to this podcast you are likely a new homesteader or homestead dreamer. You are either in the beginning years or in the dreaming y...
036. How to Start Homesteading in 2023 : Free Checklist
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
***The live workshop is over but you can purchase the replay version here: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/workshops/ The 2-hour live Workshop f...
035. Parenting on the Homestead: How to Not Lose Your Passions & Interests
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a parent of children, especially young children you may have experienced how difficult it is to find a balance between having your interest...
034. The Downsides of Homesteading with Children
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We see picture-perfect social media posts with families enjoying the homesteading life and then look at our less-than-perfect life and wonder what we ...
033. Homesteading With Children: 5 Things You Need To Know
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are wondering what it's like to raise children on the homestead then this is the episode for you. Get the Homesteading for Beginners checkli...
032. Grow Income without a Money Tree
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Homestead Income Framework enrollment period ends on March 12th! If you are reading this on or before the deadline visit https://www.homesteadinco...
031. Homestead Income Framework: Master Class
05 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, I'm sharing the audio version of a master class I did inside of the 2-Week Homestead Income: Digital Product workshop. If you are ...
030. Homestead Income [Bonus]: Chickens
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join the free Homestead Income: Digital Product Workshop today before it ends on March 12th https://www.facebook.com/groups/878180256567096/ Chickens ...
029. 5 Homestead Income Mistakes to Avoid: Homestead Income Series
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
THE WORKSHOP IS OVER. GET ON MY EMAIL LIST TO BE NOTIFIED ABOUT FUTURE WORKSHOPS. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/64120c4d39e52a6f1129ec08 As homestea...
028. Homestead Income: Flower Farming
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you love flowers then becoming a flower farm might be a good homestead income option for you. Jessica from White Willow Farm Ohio shares why she ch...
027. Homestead Income: Bee Products
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We know bees make honey and people buy honey but what are other things bees make that people buy? In this episode, we talk with Marrianne from Rock Br...
026. Homestead Income Series: Worm Farming
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the podcast, we explore the unconventional income stream of worm farming. Our guest, Natalie from Hey It's a Good Life, shares her ...
025. Financially Comfortable Homesteader? What does it mean?
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we think of homesteaders, we don't generally picture monetary wealth. Most of us are choosing a lifestyle of simplicity but I don't think anyone ...
024. Chickens: Pros and Cons of Chicken Ownership
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There's a good chance you've seen the price of chicken eggs go up recently. If you already have chickens producing eggs, you've instantly become famou...
023. Embracing Routines, Systems, and Rhythms for Homestead Efficiency
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we'll be exploring the role that routines, systems, and rhythms play in homesteading. Do these structures stifle creativity or do the...
022. How To Start 3 Homestead Income Streams in 2023
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most useful things I did in 2022 was tapping into turtle tactics. What are turtle tactics, you ask? Turtle Tactics basically are setting yo...
021. Homesteading Couples: How To Get Your Spouse On Board Part 2
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do you do when your spouse or partner is not on board with your homesteading dreams? This is something I hear people struggling with all the tim...