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Welcome to the Homestead-ish Podcast! Join Kristin and Devon as they reconnect with nature and each other through the homesteading movement. In every episode, they share their journey of rediscovering the skills of their great-grandparents, uncovering sustainable practices, and learning how to heal the planet one step at a time. Perfect for non-traditional enthusiasts eager to cultivate traditional skills and meaningful connections, this podcast offers a space for everyone to engage. Become part of a community dedicated to preserving natural resources for generations to come.
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- 2 days ago33 min
Season 2 Finale, Life Happened: Kristin’s Camper Era & Devon’s Big Book Launch
Send us Fan Mail We’re back! And, well… life happened. After an unintentional hiatus, Devon and Kristin are finally catching up—and there’s a LOT to catch up on. Kristin shares what life has looked like for her family of five after moving into a camper on their property while navigating major issues with their home build. Somehow, in the middle of all that chaos, she also added three familiar goats to the family: Miss Basil and her babies, Mabel and Fred. Meanwhile, Devon shares the highs ...
- Jul 3, 202659 min
Thinking About Ducks? Start Here with Metzer Farms
Send us Fan Mail If you've ever thought about adding ducks to your homestead, this episode is for you. We sit down with Marc and Katy Metzer of Metzer Farms, one of America's premier family-owned waterfowl hatcheries, to talk all things ducks, geese, and waterfowl. We cover everything from choosing the right breed and setting up your brooder to keeping ducks healthy, managing water without creating a muddy mess, and whether ducks really need a pond. Along the way, we discuss the advantages of...
- Jun 18, 202659 min
Sourdough Science: What Dr. Margaret Wallen's Research Reveals About Your Starter
Send us Fan Mail What exactly is happening inside a sourdough starter? Why do some starters seem to have their own personality? Does a 100-year-old starter really make better bread? And what role do billions of invisible microbes play in creating the flavors, aromas, and rise we love in sourdough? In this episode of Homestead-ish, we sit down with Dr. Margaret Wallen, Assistant Professor of Biology at Indiana University Southeast, to explore the fascinating science behind sourdough fermentati...
- Jun 4, 20261h 20m
Seed Saving, Joy, and the Stories Hidden in Every Seed with Noel of Homestead Culture
Send us Fan Mail If you're looking for a quick list of seed-saving hacks, this probably isn't that episode. In a world that encourages us to consume information as quickly as possible, today's conversation invites you to slow down. Noel of Homestead Culture joins us for a thoughtful discussion about seed saving, homesteading, and what it means to develop a deeper relationship with the plants that feed us. While you'll definitely walk away with practical tips for saving seeds in your own garde...
- May 21, 202646 min
S2, E7: From Suburbia to Farm School: Raising Meat Rabbits with Shelly Tyler of Fiddlewood Farm & School
Send us Fan Mail This week on Homestead-ish, we’re joined by our friend Shelly Tyler of Fiddlewood Farm & Forest School in Owensboro, Kentucky for a conversation that goes far beyond meat rabbits. Content Note: In this episode, we have a candid conversation about raising meat rabbits for food, including some detailed discussion of the harvesting and processing process. We know this topic may not be for everyone, so we wanted to give sensitive listeners a heads up. Shelly shares her ...
- May 11, 202612 min
S2, E6: Backyard Climate Activist, 7 Ways to Heal the Planet from Home (a mini-episode)
Send us Fan Mail This week’s episode is a little different. After missing our first Thursday release in two full seasons (life happens!), Devon hops on solo for a brief in-between episode to share a personal update and an exciting glimpse into her forthcoming book, Backyard Climate Activist: Healing the Planet from Home. Drawing from a recent Substack essay, Devon explores the heart behind the Backyard Climate Activist framework and shares the seven “R’s” that shape the book’s philosophy: &nb...
- Apr 23, 202653 min
When Western Medicine Isn’t Enough: Blending Cannabis, Aromatherapy, and Western Medicine with Michele Finn of Jubilee of Wellness
Send us Fan Mail What happens when modern medicine isn’t enough, and you’re willing to explore everything to help someone you love? In this episode of Homestead-ish, we sit down with Jubilee of Wellness founder Michele Finn—aromatherapist, CBD wellness guide, caregiver, and now Devon’s neighbor at The District—to talk about what it really looks like to blend holistic healing with Western healthcare. Michele shares the deeply personal story of caring for her mother through an 11-year battle wi...
- Apr 9, 202652 min
S2, E4: We Built This Life…But Can We Ever Leave It? Homestead updates, kombucha brewing, chickens & the reality of finding a farm sitter
Send us Fan Mail There’s a version of homesteading we all dream about...slow mornings, fresh food, a life rooted in intention. And then there’s the part no one really talks about: What happens when you need to leave? In this catch-up episode, we’re sharing what life looks like on our homesteads right now, from scaling up kombucha production and experimenting with no-dig potatoes, to navigating loss in the flock and the very real challenge of finding someone to care for your animals when you’r...
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Welcome to the Homestead-ish Podcast! Join Kristin and Devon as they reconnect with nature and each other through the homesteading movement. In every episode, they share their journey of rediscovering the skills of their great-grandparents, uncovering sustainable practices, and learning how to heal the planet one step at a time. Perfect for non-traditional enthusiasts eager to cultivate traditional skills and meaningful connections, this podcast offers a space for everyone to engage. Become part of a community dedicated to preserving natural resources for generations to come.
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