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Pioneering Today

Pioneering Today

By: Melissa K Norris
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Want to get back to the basics of raising your own food, cooking from scratch, preserving the harvest, and knowing how to do it yourself? Join 5th generation homesteader, Melissa K. Norris, on the #3 ranking Home and Garden Podcast, Pioneering Today where we share how to raise, cook and preserve your own food with old-fashioned skill sets and wisdom for a more natural and self-sufficient home, with, or without, the homestead. We cover organic gardening, home food preservation from canning, dehydrating, fermenting, root cellar, and more, traditional cooking skills, organic and natural home and body care recipes, natural health, growing and building your own natural medicine cabinet, foraging, livestock, and everything else you need for modern homesteading.@PioneeringTodayLLC
Episodes
  • The Truth About Parasites: What You Need to Know for Better Health
    Jul 25 2025

    If the idea of parasites gives you the creepy-crawlies, you’re not alone, but chances are, you’ve already got a few living in your body right now. In this episode, I’m joined again by Dr. Torrie Thompson, a functional medicine doctor who walks us through how common parasites actually are, the surprising symptoms they can cause, and how we can support our bodies in safely removing them.

    We’re talking about everything from food sensitivities and skin rashes to poor sleep and anxiety, and how they might be linked to hidden infections. Dr. Torrie also shares what herbs, binders, and protocols she uses in her own practice, as well as what to avoid if you're not ready to detox yet. If you’re feeling off and haven’t found answers, this might be the missing piece.

    For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/475

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    36 mins
  • I Mentored on a Homesteading TV Show—Here’s What Happened
    Jul 18 2025

    In this episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast, I’m sharing all about my experience as a mentor and homesteading expert on the new show Back to the Frontier. It was such a privilege to help guide modern families as they learned old-fashioned skills and stepped into a simpler, more self-sufficient way of life.

    I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what it was really like on set—the challenges, the surprises, and the moments that reminded me why I’m so passionate about preserving these traditional skills and passing them on to the next generation.

    For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/474

    This podcast is sponsored by Azure Standard. For first-time Azure customers, you can get 15% off your first order of $100 or more by using coupon code "MELISSA15" at checkout: https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard

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    39 mins
  • She Competed on Back to the Frontier — What She Learned Will Inspire Every Homesteader | Stacey Loper Interview
    Jul 11 2025

    What does it really take to live off the land in today’s world—and could you do it under pressure? In this special episode, I sit down with Stacey Loper, one of the brave contestants from the brand-new TV series Back to the Frontier, where modern families are challenged to survive like the pioneers.

    I share my behind-the-scenes experience giving advice to the show's cast, while Stacey opens up about the hardest parts of filming, how faith and grit carried her through, and what lessons she’s bringing home to her real-life homestead.

    Whether you’re a seasoned homesteader or just starting out, this conversation will inspire you to get back to basics and trust that you can do hard things.

    Tune in for a heartfelt, down-to-earth chat about community, resilience, and living intentionally—on and off screen.

    For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/473

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    43 mins
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I have been working my way through the many, many Pioneering Today podcasts so I can learn skills that could come in handy whether out of thriftiness or necessity. Even the podcasts that don't really apply to me like raising my own cattle are great to listen to and learn from. I hope to start making my own medicines soon and preserving some food. Thank you so much Melissa!

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As a fairly newbie to the homesteading lifestyle I have been binging your podcast and love it! Most, if not all the podcasts can help in one way or another and I'm so glad you added the verse of the week!!! Keep up the great work Melissa and thank you for all you do! - Jessica R #Godgiftedartistry

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