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A podcast about leading a more self-reliant, resilient life in the face of 21st century climate change, disasters, pandemics and government policy. A series-based thought provoking discussion on important topics, with humour, candour and facts. Your host Jeff is an Army veteran, holds an MA and PhD in Emergency Preparedness and is the Principal Researcher at Preparedness Labs Incorporated.
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The homesteading podcast dedicated to the pursuit of self-sufficiency, self reliance, and sustainability. Brian is a 4th generation homesteader located in beautiful upstate NY. Along with his wife, Bonnie (also a 4th generation homesteader) and their son Brian Jr., Brian has been actively homesteading on a 2 acre piece of land since 2008. This podcast is dedicated to their journey and is a call for others to join them in pursuing self sufficiency, self reliance, and sustainability.
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Here at the self-sufficient podcast we seek to explore what it takes to be self-sufficient in modern society. Whether that be learning how to make your own furniture or learning a trade. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/travis-herd/support
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Pioneering Today is all about getting back to basics, simple living, and self-sufficiency with old-fashioned skills and wisdom in a modern world. With heirloom gardening, canning, preserving the harvest, from scratch cooking, raising your own food, including livestock (backyard chickens, pigs, and cattle), natural medicine, herbs, DIY like soap making along with living a simple self-sufficient life, no matter where you live. Hosted by 5th generation homesteader, Melissa K. Norris, author of ...
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In our busy modern world, many people are interested in becoming more self-reliant, but have no idea where to start. Join first-generation homesteader and passionate gardener Ashley Constance for soul-centred and attainable conversations around growing your own food, sustainability, self-sufficiency, and everything in between. Whether you're on a farm in the country or in a house in the city, there is something for everyone in the world of self-reliance.
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Save money, get happy, and expand your creativity by making stuff out of plants you grow, forage or buy. And even monetize your hobbies! Craftsteading is about self-sufficiency and traditional skills. It’s about prepping for survival or enjoying calming handicrafts. Grow your own brooms, cordage, dyes, baskets, containers and more. Each month we’ll bring you a new podcast, so be sure to “follow” us. Website: www.craftsteading.com YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/craftsteading Pinterest: https:// ...
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For everything, there's water! From discovering life on other planets and traveling through time, to balancing a healthy environment and sustaining life on our planet, water is part of the equation, if not the answer. Do you need to rant? Grab a glass of water, or your favorite adult beverage, and let's discuss, sound off, and contemplate this crazy human existence.
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Join host Daniel Howell as he explores making and learning traditional skills and crafts with topic experts. From foraging to blacksmithing, weaving to hide tanning, each episode contains guidance and tips for learning to make or do it yourself. Inspired by the survival, homesteading and handmade communities this podcast covers a variety of traditional knowledge for the person that is interested in practical self-reliance, rural skills and artisan craftsmanship. Operating on the belief that ...
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Welcome to the podcast, Full PreFrontal: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive Function hosted by Sucheta Kamath. Executive Function is a core set of cognitive skills that allow humans to focus attention, block out distractions, plan ahead, stay engaged, temper emotions, and think flexibly while creatively solving problems to fulfill personal and social goals. The prefrontal cortex region of the brain, which governs Executive Function, is often compared to an air traffic control system at a bu ...
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Grounded in Simplicity

Bonnie Von Dohre, Danielle McCoy

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Feeling overwhelmed and overworked? We know the feeling! That's why we created this podcast. To help you take a step back from your busy life and rediscover what's truly essential. You'll learn how to simplify your life, find enjoyment in simple activities, and discover the satisfaction that comes from creating a home based on your own unique vision. Subscribe to listen to our latest episode now! As two moms who are both overwhelmed and overworked, we know how difficult it can be to find ful ...
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I firmly believe homesteading is more about lifestyle than location. Anyone can homestead anywhere, because it's really just about reconnecting to where our food comes from and the old fashioned skills and values of our grandparents. I'm here to teach you how to garden, preserve food, cook from scratch, minimize your stuff to maximize your life, and embrace a life of learning traditional homemaking arts.
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This week I spent a lot of time reading the policy manuals of the Farm Bureau and the NY Farm Bureau. As I did, I spent quite a bit of time thinking about how homesteading and farming are the same. And how they are different. On this episode, I share my thoughts on that as well as why I think homesteading is crucial to solving the issue of aging fa…
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In this episode I have shared a few really great products that I use on my homestead and that I stand behind. I am an affiliate for some of these products. All that means is that if you use my link to purchase them, I make a small commission, but the price isn't affected for you. Here are the links to the products I mentioned: ChickCozy Chicken Doo…
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Order int chaos, assuming a leadership role for you, your family and the community. When exogenous shocks happen and tough times surface, are you capable of assuming a leadership role for your family, to execute the tasks within your family preparedness plan? Your children are learning, how you react, how you choose to respond to tough situations t…
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On Sept 14-16 I rode out Hurricane Lee with family in Nova Scotia. While the hurricane became a tropical storm upon arrival, the lessons from being ready and what communications were issued is important. We discuss what it was like, the damage to a few trees, the need to understand your preparedness support equipment in advance and the vague and ge…
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Story by April Jones, read by Jessica Mitchell. Drawing on diverse African cultural and culinary practices, these agricultural centers enrich their neighborhoods. This story comes from the August/September 2023 issue of MOTHER EARTH NEWS magazine. The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural livin…
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Back in May at the Southern Adirondack Homesteading Festival, I was introduced to Natalie, the manager of our local region for the NY Farm Bureau. We became friends. She has been trying to convince me to join the organization, but I wasn't convinced that it would be a good fit. While their mission is advocacy and education relating to agricultural …
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Do you want to take a next step in your gardening endeavors? In this episode, Kenny Coogan chats with Karena Poke, who will be sharing all about how to monetize your small-garden garden operations. We’ll be discussing why gardens are beneficial, best selling vegetables at farmers markets, and how to start a gardening business. The Mother Earth News…
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Get some seed-starting advice from Indy Officinalis! We’ll be covering the benefits of seed-starting, which plants do better indoors vs. outdoors, common seed-starting challenges, and more. Plus, Indy discusses her new show, “Farm Dreams,” streaming now! The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rura…
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This past weekend, I had the privilege of helping Jack Pollner put on the Fall Gathering of the Homesteaders of New England. What a great time!!! On this episode I share with you about the event, including 6 lessons I've (re)learned by attending the event. Enjoy!! Brian Support the show http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/blog http://www.thehomestea…
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Hurricane season is well underway, that means time for some specific planning for those living on the eastern seaboard of North America. Hurricanes begin in the warm waters of the South Atlantic and are influenced by a number of weather phenomenons that steer them towards a destination, determine the strength of the storm and velocity. The predicta…
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What is an adaptogen and why should you consider incorporating them into your daily routine? Learn about adaptogen herbs and how they can be used to help support your body on a daily basis, including what adaptogens to use, where to buy them, and how to use them. For more information and any links mentioned in this episode, visit melissaknorris.com…
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Ever wonder how the military is organized rot respond to an emergency, or who controls the deployment? What can they do and how do they execute a task? This conversation breaks down the organization, command and control, explanation of Notice To Move (NTM), how provinces request assistance and the infamous DART for international aid. The CAF is the…
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Get the scoop on coops in today’s episode! Jessica Mitchell and Kenny Coogan talk about the essential features every coop needs to keep your chickens safe as well as some ways to build your coops that’s economical, effective, and fun. The Mother Earth News and Friends podcast shares the stories of leaders in sustainable and rural living. We’re pass…
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Sorry, but contrary to YouTube Preppers and click bait journalism, the world is not coming to an end. We are facing clarion calls for the coming disruptions from the Ukraine War, Rise of China, Climate Change and Economic Collapse. None of these will result in armageddon or Revelations, but the world is undergoing the 80 year cyclical re-organizati…
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This year my garden has sucked. Worst. Garden. Ever. It's been one of those gardening seasons that could make you want to quit gardening. Forever. But, instead, I'm trying to learn some lessons. Some lessons that I hope will help me be successful in years to come. Hopefully it will inspire you to keep gardening even if things haven't gone well for …
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Mushrooms are exploding in public interest – from food to medicinal uses to fashion – so, we’re taking a whole podcast episode to talk about just how valuable they really are. William Padilla- Brown, founder and CEO of MycoSymbiotics, joins us to talk about truffle mushrooms and answer some frequently asked questions about how to identify them, the…
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Evacuations are the most dangerous emergency event a family can experience, having a plan that is well built and understood by all family members is critical. We outline the steps to create a plan in detail, what to consider and a myriad of details. You are responsible to evacuate yourself and those for whom you're responsible. It is not the govern…
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Canada's second largest and most densely population territory is having a record wildfire year. We discuss the demographics, layout, political and economic factors that govern life and inform emergency management. The evacuations serve as an example for us to use in our own planning, to consider routes, responsibility to self-sustain throughout the…
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In this episode of Mother Earth News and Friends, Kashava Holt of Akron Urban Agriculture joins us to discuss urban farming and gardening, answer some listener questions about growing food in an urban environment, and share some of the amazing projects his organization is working on. Get expert tips on selling microgreens, heating high tunnels, and…
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Join me for today’s episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast with hunting expert Chris Gilmour. For many, hunting brings up negative connotations or even sadness. My guest can completely understand that as he wasn't raised with hunting as I was. In fact, he was even a vegetarian for eight years! Listen in to this episode because we’re discussing all…
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It's here, the launch of our most impactful and robust season for IMCH. We are going live on Instagram, giving away copies of our book, long form videos on YouTube and podcast episodes entered on 3 themes: Disaster event assessments: What went right, wrong and lessons for everyone; Planning scenarios: How to navigate situation X, whether it be natu…
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Story by Keba Hitzeman, read by John Moore. Follow a farmer through a year of tending to her herd. This story comes from the September/October 2023 issue of Grit magazine. This audio article is brought to you by the Mother Earth News and Friends podcast. We feature stories from leaders in sustainable and rural living so you can learn more about nat…
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On today's episode we jump back to May's Southern Adirondack Homesteading Festival and the talk I gave called "What Is Homesteading". Enjoy!! Brian Support the show http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/blog http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/newsletter http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net/support http://www.thehomesteadjourney.net https://www.facebook.…
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Today’s episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast is all about how to preserve food when it’s too hot to can (even canning outdoors). For many of us, August comes with some extreme heat. This isn’t always great for our garden, especially during the peak of the harvest. Learn how to make sure your harvest doesn’t go to waste and that you can preserve …
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This 199th episode, the last of the summer bonus series, is a description of my preparedness journey and my current plan. From how I become a preparedness guy, to my shelter in place plan, my days of supply, mobility, bug out locations and my personal plans for the trifecta of pain - utility failure, evacuation and income loss. I discuss why I have…
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On this episode, we take a deep dive into steam canning. I talk about it's history, the journey to "approval" and when it should be used. I also talk about the VKP Multi-Use Steam Canner that we just purchased. I've put it through its paces; as a steam canner, a hot water bath canner and a stock pot. Do I recommend it? Listen and find out!! VKP Mul…
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Preparedness is a framework to facilitate and support you rocking an incredible life. It is not meant to be all consuming and to fuel paranoia. Preparedness, through planning for the trifecta of strife - utility loss, evacuation and loss of income, enables you chasing your dreams. Minimalism is not about a number of items, but having your life in c…
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Today’s episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast is a special one with a local friend of mine, Andrea. Andrea is co-host of the Ancestral Kitchen Podcast and is shedding light on a very interesting topic of a “working bee.” In today’s episode, she’s sharing what a working bee is, how it can be different based on whatever your particular interests or…
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