Homesteading for Beginners

By: Mona Weathers
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  • 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/
    2024
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  • 110. Permaculture 101- New Homesteaders Need to Know This Skill {Rebroadcast}

    110. Permaculture 101- New Homesteaders Need to Know This Skill {Rebroadcast}
    Sep 26 2024

    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 permaculture and its application in everyday life, and learn from Larry's experiences. Tune in for practical tips on setting up a sustainable system, understanding your land, and following organized common sense to make the most of your resources.

    This is episode 110 of the Homesteading for Beginners Podcast.

    Larry's Links:

    http://libertyspringsfarm.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/libertyspringsfarm/

    https://www.facebook.com/LibertySprings

    Watch this episode and subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SlsiprAlzOM

    Get the Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist

    https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/

    Homesteading for Beginners workbook:

    https://healthyhomesteading.com/workbook

    Shop Homesteading Supplies on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/farmer_mona

    101 Homestead Income Ideas List:

    https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome

    Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK):

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan

    Mona's Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/

    Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners

    00:00 Introduction 00:43 Welcome to the Homesteading for Beginners Podcast 01:07 Meet Larry Wheeler: A Journey to Homesteading 02:35 Understanding Permaculture Design 07:21 Applying Permaculture Principles 15:13 Larry's Family and Homesteading Life 18:45 Working at Baker Creek 21:23 Observation and Interaction in Permaculture 24:18 Resources for Learning Permaculture 27:42 Conclusion and Where to Find Larry
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    29 mins
  • 109. Should Homesteaders be on social media? Why I quit and other personal updates.

    109. Should Homesteaders be on social media? Why I quit and other personal updates.
    Sep 13 2024

    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 joy of having my family live with us to the heartbreak of losing my beloved horse, this summer has been a rollercoaster. Learn why I've slowed down my podcast frequency, my plans for vlogging, and how I'm rediscovering creativity without the constant distraction of social media. If you're keen on sustainable homesteading or just need inspiration to unplug and reconnect with yourself, this episode is for you!

    This is episode 109 of the Homesteading for Beginners Podcast.

    Watch and Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gGiWyZH2PnM

    Get the Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist:

    https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/

    Homesteading for Beginners workbook:

    https://healthyhomesteading.com/workbook

    Shop Homesteading Supplies on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/farmer_mona

    101 Homestead Income Ideas List:

    https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome

    Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK):

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan

    Mona's Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/

    Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners

    00:00 Introduction to Homesteading and Personal Reflections
    01:11 Challenges and Changes in Life
    02:46 Family Dynamics and Emotional Adjustments
    05:29 Loss and Grieving a Beloved Horse
    07:09 New Beginnings and Homestead Updates
    07:41 Detoxing from Social Media
    11:19 Future Plans and Creative Pursuits
    13:36 Encouragement and Final Thoughts
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    17 mins
  • 108. Raising Rabbits for Meat & Fertilizer with Laura Cox {Rebroadcast}

    108. Raising Rabbits for Meat & Fertilizer with Laura Cox {Rebroadcast}
    Aug 21 2024

    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. Learn the essentials of rabbit care, breeding, and housing, along with tips for cooking and processing rabbit meat. We'll cover the benefits they bring to gardens, handling the cuteness factor, and the respect that comes from knowing your food. Perfect for anyone interested in sustainable living, this episode is packed with personal experiences, practical advice, and insights into homestead life.

    Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eRx3ivKqFW4

    Books mentioned in this episode:

    Backyard Market Gardening (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3MeMEh4

    Raising Rabbits for Meat (affiliate link) : https://amzn.to/4fNTYO9

    Luara's Info:

    Website: https://www.cox-homestead.com/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coxhomestead545

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coxhomestead_kodak/

    This is episode 108 of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast with Mona Weathers.

    Mona's Info:

    Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist:

    https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/

    Homesteading for Beginners workbook:

    https://healthyhomesteading.com/workbook

    Shop Homesteading Supplies on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/farmer_mona

    101 Homestead Income Ideas List:

    https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/homesteadincome

    Homestead Income Plan Group (FACEBOOK):

    https://www.facebook.com/groups/homesteadincomeplan

    Mona's Instagram:

    https://www.instagram.com/farmer_mona/

    Homesteading for Beginners YouTube channel: https://youtube.com/@homesteadingforbeginners
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    44 mins

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I love your podcast! its one of my favorites!

I am a chicken farmer! and I just lost a chicken it was really hard for me! her name was peanut! but I love listening to your podcast! and I have learned a lot from you!!!

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