Old Fashioned On Purpose

Today, I’m exploring the power of identity and how it shapes us, anchors us, and sometimes quietly begins to confine us. Even the identities that are good and meaningful can become cages when we cling to them too tightly or start to outgrow the version of ourselves they were built around.

In this episode, I unpack how to recognize when an identity is supporting you versus trapping you, the questions worth asking when everything starts to feel different, and the very real grief that can come with letting an old version of yourself go.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

• Everything feels different
• My huge identity shifts over time
• Identities can be good AND bad (aka in the grey)
• Identities can become cages BECAUSE they are good
• Questions to ask yourself to see if your identity is helping you or not
• How to know when your identity is trapping you
• The grief connected to losing your identity
• Final thoughts on releasing identities

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

• Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/

--> Use the code PODCAST for a $15 off discount on Meal Craft

• Earlier podcast episode I mentioned today: Season 18: Episode 6: The Magic of Not Belonging

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

Learning to rope at 40 has humbled me in all the best and worst ways, because nothing exposes your ego faster than being a beginner in front of people who’ve been doing something their whole lives. In this episode, I’m talking about a phrase I’ve been repeating to myself in the branding pen: embarrassment is the cost of entry.

We’ll explore what this phrase means, why so many of us feel threatened by embarrassment, our addictions to competence, the messy stage of growth, and the wonderful rewards that come from stepping out of our comfort zones.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

• Thoughts on stepping out of our comfort zone
• Branding season is coming
• Embarrassment is the cost of entry (what this means)
• Why does embarrassment seem so threatening to us?
• Addiction to competence
• Growth is so important
• The reward...
• Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

• Follow me on substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/

--> Use the code PODCAST for a $15 off discount on Meal Craft

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

In this podcast episode, I’m sharing what I’d do if I were starting an online business from scratch in 2026. I'll chat about my own business story, what’s changed in the online world, and the core principles I believe still matter most.

If you’ve been dreaming about starting an online business of your own, this episode should give you some tips and encouragement as you start your own business adventure.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

• Thoughts on making online businesses (and my own)
• My personal online business story
• Principle #1: Find a problem to solve or a person to help
• Principle #2: Show up as yourself
• Principle #3: Let's talk about AI...
• Principle #4: You have to commit 
• Principle #5: Less sophisticated than you think
• Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

• Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/

--> Use the code PODCAST for a $15 off discount on Meal Craft

• Interested in having some personalized coaching from me? Email me at: hello@theprairiehomestead.com and we'll talk details
• Get the 5 Minute Dinner Decision (free download)

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

In this podcast episode, I’m sharing details on how I’m cooking these days. I'll explain why rigid recipes and traditional meal plans just don’t work well for our full, ever-changing family life. We’ll talk about the strategies and principles I lean on instead, including how to make peace with a more flexible approach to food, and why giving yourself permission to experiment can be so freeing.

I’m also diving into the art of using leftovers creatively, wasting less, and building meals from what you already have on hand. Let's chat about how to start cooking with more confidence, less stress, and a whole lot more real life in mind.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

• Life changes but I'm still passionate about food (it's just different now)
• The meal planning problem 
• Strategy #1: Ingredient baseline
• Strategy #2: Not a recipe, but a category
• Strategy #3: Flexibility and leftovers
• Strategy #4: Figure out what needs to be used ASAP
• Principle #1: How to use frameworks
• Principle #2: Keep the building blocks on hand
• Principle #3: You can repeat things
• Principle #4: Make room for imperfect meals
• Practical example that I recently did
• Give yourself permission to play and experiment

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

• Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/

--> Use the code PODCAST for a $15 off discount on Meal Craft

• Learn more about Azure Standard here: https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=ANnu0O8ySU
• Helpful blog posts on building up your pantry: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2021/10/how-to-store-and-use-bulk-pantry-goods.html and https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2021/09/how-to-store-a-years-worth-of-food-for-your-family-without-waste-and-overwhelm.html

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

In this podcast episode, I'm going to share the books that have been most impactful on my life.

I’ve read a lot of books over the years, but these are the ones that truly changed me. They influenced how I see the world, how I make decisions, and even how I understand myself. 

Podcast Episode Highlights:

• These books have been impactful to me (and why)
• The Devil's Element by Dan Egan
• 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan
• Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown
• Nourishment by Fred Provenza
• The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
• The Indifferent Stars Above by Daniel James Brown
• The Pivot Year by Brianna Wiest
• The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
• The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt
• The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan
• Untamed by Glennon Doyle
• Weapons of Mass Instruction by John Taylor Gatto
• Faith Unraveled by Rachel Held Evans
• The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore
• Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Find links to my favorite books here: https://bookshop.org/shop/theprairiehomestead

Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

After reviving the oldest operating soda fountain in the state of Wyoming, I can tell you firsthand that there is something deeply meaningful about bringing an old place back to life. Yet, like most things we romanticize from a distance, it’s usually a whole lot less romantic up close.

Since buying the soda fountain five years ago, I’ve had a lot of people ask about following in my footsteps. So in this podcast episode, I pulled together a few of the lessons that I feel are the most important when it comes to running a small-town business. Here we go.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

• The element of risk in running a small town business
• Lesson #1: Solve a problem
• Lesson #2: Respect the history—but also listen to your gut
• Lesson #3: Diversify. Or else.
• Lesson #4: Don't forget to market to out-of-towners
• Lesson #5: Create an experience
• Lesson #6: Lean into your liabilities
• Lesson #7: Don’t listen to your customers too much
• Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/

Learn more about Chugwater Soda Fountain events here: https://www.chugwatersodafountain.com/

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what old-fashioned living might look like for me in the coming year and beyond. I’ve been considering which skills and rhythms I want to embrace, and which ones I need to release.

In this podcast episode, I’m sharing that thought process with you. My hope is that it helps you take stock of your own life and figure out which parts of the old-fashioned lifestyle you truly love, and which parts you may be holding onto simply because you think you should.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

• Current homesteading issues & how it affects us
• Why 'all or nothing' is ridiculous
• Tool vs. cage
• Figuring out what drives you
• Filter #1: does this skill give me agency?
• Filter #2: does this skill give me peace or cost me peace?
• Filter #3: is this a keystone skill?
• Filter #4: what season am I in?
• Filter #5: is this thing rooted in fear or love?
• Motive #1: does this skill bring me joy?
• Motive #2: does this feel obligatory?
• Motive #3: are you doing this out of comparison?
• The three buckets for figuring things out
• Final thoughts 

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/

Learn more about Azure Standard here: https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=ANnu0O8ySU

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

For the first time in almost 20 years, I'm not planting a garden.

In this podcast episode, I'm sharing what happened in my garden last year and why I'm taking a break. I'll also share some deep thoughts about obligation and what I'm going to do with my garden space for the upcoming season.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

• Quick review of my 20 years of gardening
• What happened to me last year
• The issue with obligation
• The issue with raised beds
• My plans for the garden this year
• How I'm using my greenhouse this year
• Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.com

• Use code HOMESTEAD to save up to $300 on your air doctor system

Where I get my garden soil tested: http://theprairiehomestead.com/soiltest

Where I buy my garden seeds (especially cover crop seeds): http://theprairiehomestead.com/seeds

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

I’ve been wanting to talk about this for a while…but the risk of sounding like a crotchety old gatekeeper, I haven’t…

In this podcast episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on what happened to the modern homesteading movement and why I've been feeling so turned off by it lately. 

Podcast Episode Highlights:

• The problem in the homesteading world right now
• My backstory and why I care about this topic
• Modern homestead beginnings
• Stages of the homestead movement
• How the internet influenced homesteading
• The 3 segments of homesteading right now
• My thoughts and reactions to this issue

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/

Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/

Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com

• Use the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your order

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

If you’ve been listening or following me for a while, then you already know that horses have been a love of mine since childhood. In this podcast episode, listen in as I talk about my horse journey, from childhood to present times. Along the way, I'll sprinkle in lots of deep thoughts on life lessons as well as ALL the details of my horse adventures (and what's coming next).

Podcast Episode Highlights:

• Way back at the beginning
• Jake, my first horse
• Choosing my college path
• Post-college burnout
• Kids, business, etc. vs. horses
• Coming back to myself (and my horse Kate)
• Deep thoughts on who you were and what you loved
• My horse Tag (and life shifts again)
• Getting into horsemanship 
• Exploring roping (chasing new dreams)
• Deep thoughts on fear
• Final thoughts about horses and life

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/

Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/

Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.com

• Use code HOMESTEAD to save up to $300 on your air doctor system

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

I’ve never really belonged. Not in the dramatic, “nobody understands me” way. More in the quiet, lifelong way—like I’ve always been standing half a step outside of whatever circle I’m supposed to slide into.

But I’ve finally realized something that would have shocked my younger self: Not belonging isn’t a problem. It’s an invitation. Listen in to my podcast episode to learn more about my thoughts on the magic of not belonging.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

• My life journey with not belonging
• My reactions & feelings about not belonging
• Why we shouldn't tone ourselves down
• Internal and external pressures
• Why not belonging is a gift
• Choose your own unpaved path
• You're not alone
• Shifting your mindset about belonging

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/

Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/

Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com

• Use the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your order

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

As some of you know by now, I am no longer homeschooling my kids. In this podcast episode, I'm talking all about our homeschool experiences, our journey from homeschool to public school, how I'm handling the change, and some of my deep thoughts and concerns that I have about school and about raising kids. 

Give it a listen and let me know what you think.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

• Homeschooling background
• Our homeschooling routine
• Why we went from homeschool to public school
• Homeschooling older kids vs. younger kids
• Reflecting on our education decisions for our kids
• My grief process and thoughts 
• How it's working for my kids
• My shifting thoughts on public school
• My concerns about homeschooling today
• Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

My old podcast episodes on school:

• S15: E10: What I’m Using for Homeschool Curriculum this Year (and a Plea) 
• S7: E2: What We’re Using for Homeschool Curriculum This Year
• Episode 153: The Homeschool Curriculum I’m Using This Year
• How Being Homeschooled Helped Me Later In Life 
• My Non-Fancy Homeschool Routine 
• What If My Kids Fall Behind?? (And other Homeschooling Questions) 
• The Hardest Thing We’ve Ever Done: The Charter School Tell-All

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

I'm now going on five years of owning a restaurant in one of the smallest towns in Wyoming.

It’s one of the most gratifying things I’ve ever done. It’s also one of the most exhausting.

I’m proud of what we’re building in our little corner of Wyoming. I’m proud of the food. I’m proud of the place. I’m proud that people walk in and feel nostalgia, comfort, a sense of belonging… a remembering.

But in this podcast episode, I’m going to say the parts I usually don’t say out loud because, well… I feel like it. And some of it just needs to be said.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

• Backstory of our small-town restaurant 
• Confession #1: The Locals Are Our Lifeblood (And Also… a Lot)
• Confession #2: I Wish We Could Rate Customers
• Confession #3: We’re Not Trying to Make Your Life Hard with Our Limited Hours
• Confession #4: Staffing Is… Complicated
• Confession #5: I’m Not Getting Rich Off This
• Confession #6: We Care a Lot About What We Serve You 
• Final thoughts...

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/

Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/

Learn more about Chugwater Soda Fountain here: https://www.chugwatersodafountain.com/

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

In the past, I've shared about mainly the homestead part of myself on this podcast. Not because I was hiding the rest of me—but because the rest didn’t really fit the homestead narrative. 

But lately… it’s been shifting. The homestead part of me is still woven into my days, but it’s not the headline anymore. It’s moved to the background, and other parts of me are finally coming up for air.

So this feels like the perfect time for a reintroduction and a closer look at some of my rough edges.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

• Why I'm doing a reintroduction
• My deep connection to horses 
• Hot or cold personality
• My beauty routine
• My thoughts on pop culture
• Move fast, think fast, talk fast, etc.
• How I talk and how I look
• My clothes preference
• My intolerance for current Instagram trends about women
• My thoughts on homestead content right now
• What I love to read
• My thoughts on politics and religion
• Final thoughts on rough edges

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/

Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

Folks always ask me how I "do it all" but the truth is, that I don't. Listen in as I talk about I do NOT have a balanced life and what I do instead.

Podcast Episode Highlights

• My thoughts on 'balance' in life
• My summer as an example
• Dealing with guilt and the aftermath 
• Learning how to say 'No'
• Thoughts on using a team for help
• Details on how I use my planner 
• Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: http://www.prairieplanner.com/

Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/

See more details on how I use my planner here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2025/11/my-un-instagrammable-planner-system.html

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

Hey friends, I’m Back! (Sorta). I thought I'd share some of my deep thoughts on why I've been quiet lately and what you can expect from me in the future. Listen in as I share updates on my life as well as my shifting perspectives on homesteading, purpose, and more.

Podcast Episode Highlights

• The reason that I've been quiet for six months...
• A personal shift in my life
• Deep thoughts about my online presence
• Shifting from mentor to connection
• My shifting opinions on "homesteading" these days
• Transitioning from homeschool to charter school
• The Simple Life isn't the Finish Line
• Showing you all the pieces instead of just a brand
• Final updates and thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: http://www.prairieplanner.com/

Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

Homesteading has seasons—sometimes it's front and center, and other times it takes a backseat. In this episode, I’m sharing how our life looks different right now, why that’s okay, and how I’ve made peace with the inevitable FOMO. 

We’ll chat about the honeymoon stage of homesteading, shifting priorities, and the simple ways I’m keeping it woven into our daily life, even when it’s not the main focus. If you’ve ever felt guilty for stepping back, this one’s for you!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• My upcoming cookbook project 
• Homesteading is trendy now
• Why homesteading is taking a backseat in my life now
• Thinking about my cow Oakley
• Prepare for your own shifts in life
• The main three shifts in the homestead life
• My current calling
• Homesteading becoming a tool instead of an identity
• How burnout can happen
• Doing less but in more meaningful ways
• Simplifying and systemizing 
• Not feeling guilt for shifting 
• Final thoughts and encouragement

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com

• Use the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your order

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

When we start gardening, it’s easy to focus on the plants—but what if we’re missing the bigger picture? Today, I’m chatting with Gregg Forster of Wisconsin Mineral Solutions about why soil health is the key to nutrient-dense food and thriving farms. 

We dive into how industrial agriculture has depleted our food’s nutritional value, what homesteaders might be getting wrong, and the simple changes that can make a big difference. Whether you’re growing a backyard garden or running a farm, this episode will change the way you think about soil, sustainability, and the future of our food.

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Gregg's background and how he got into this business
• The nutritional value of fresh produce
• What contributes to nutritional loss in our food
• How this nutritional loss affects our health
• What we need to nurture in our soil
• Step 1: Soil Tests
• Step 2: Adding amendments the right way
• Step 3: Adding diversity to your soil
• Red flags in your garden that there's a problem
• How to prevent problems in the first place
• How long does it take to get results
• Final tips and thoughts from Gregg

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Gregg Forster and his services here: https://www.wisconsinmineralsolutions.com/

Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

Check out Redmond's Soil Testing Kit here: http://theprairiehomestead.com/soiltest

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

Ever wondered if raised beds are really worth the hype? In this episode, I sit down with Scott Wilson from Gardening with Scott to dig into the good, the bad, and the surprising when it comes to raised bed gardening. We chat about how to build beds from free/cheap materials, how to fill beds without breaking the bank, how to keep soil healthy year after year, watering strategies, and some genius hacks for getting the most out of every square foot. 

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just thinking about building your first bed, this episode is packed with practical, no-nonsense advice!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• What Scott's garden looks like
• Talking about raised beds (uniform vs. natural)
• Are raised beds the best option for gardening?
• How to fill raised garden beds
• Talking about hügelkultur
• How to replenish the nutrients in raised beds overtime
• Till vs.  no-till for raised beds
• Mulch, amendments, and more
• Watering the raised beds
• What you should and should NOT grow in a raised beds
• How to make a garden raised bed for cheap or free
• Scott's favorite thing to grow in a raised bed
• Final tips and thoughts on raised beds

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Follow Scott Wilson on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWsI0LmiDyezbnN2JCL4P9w

Find Scott on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/gardenerscott/

Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

In this episode, I welcome back Mike Vaona, the engineer-turned-baker behind Rosehill Sourdough, to chat about his recent deep dive into fresh-milled flours. We cover a range of topics, from tweaking hydration levels and the surprising effects of oxidation to the differences between ancient, heritage, and modern wheats. 

Mike also shares his thoughts on nutrient loss over time, his favorite gluten-free flour, and best practices for baking with fresh-milled flour. This is one deep dive you won't want to miss!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Mike's current adventures with fresh-milled flours
• How Mike has changed his mind on sifting, hydration, and more
• A closer look at oxidation and the process of improving bread
• Different wheat berry compare/contrast (bracket competition)
• Heritage, ancient, and modern wheats
• Thoughts on having the best of both worlds
• Best practices with freshly-milled flour

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Mike and Rosehill Sourdough (and get 10% off!) through this link: https://rosehillsourdough.com/cp/Jill

Find your nearest mill for wheat berries here: https://amyhalloran.net/mills/

Listen to Mike's first episode on the podcast here: Season 15: Episode 7: A More Efficient Way to Sourdough

Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.com

• Use code HOMESTEAD to save up to $300 on your air doctor system

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

In this episode, I chat with Mimi Smith-Dvorak, author of Too Many Eggs, a cookbook packed with over 800 ways to use eggs. We dive into the history of eggs, the current egg drama, creative ways to use up a surplus (including flavoring them in the shell!), storage tricks, and even some unexpected non-culinary uses. 

If you’ve ever found yourself with more eggs than you know what to do with, this episode is for you!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• A closer look at Mimi's cookbook
• Feeding the chickens
• Thoughts on current shortages of eggs and prices
• Favorite ways to use eggs
• Favorite historical tidbit about eggs
• Best practices for making mayonnaise
• Making practical recipes with eggs
• The disaster stories with eggs
• How to tell if an egg has gone bad
• History of eggs and refrigeration
• Non-culinary uses for eggs
• Final thoughts from Mimi

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Mimi Smith-Dvorak and her book Too Many Eggs here: www.toomanyeggs.com

Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com

• Use the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your order

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

If you live in a cold northern area, you may have assumed growing fruit and nuts was out of the question, but I'm happy to tell you that it's not! 

In this episode, I chat with St. Lawrence Nurseries about the best cold hardy fruit and nut tree varieties, common planting mistakes, and essential care tips for success. We cover watering, fertilizing, pruning, and more to help you cultivate a thriving orchard—even in harsh winters. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced grower, this episode is packed with practical advice!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Background of St. Lawrence Nursery
• A closer look at cold-hardy fruit trees
• How to figure out what plants you can grow 
• Favorite cold-hardy plants 
• Growing peaches and pears in a cold region
• Growing cold-hardy nut trees
• When to order and plant trees
• How to plant your trees successfully
• Organic pest control tips
• Dealing with strong winds
• Best watering tips
• How long for fruit production
• Tips for pruning trees
• Final tips and thoughts on cold climate fruit and nut trees

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

Learn more about St. Lawrence Nursery here: https://www.slngrow.com/

Email St. Lawrence Nursery at: trees@slngrow.com

Follow St. Lawrence Nursery here: https://www.instagram.com/sln_grow/

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

What if the light around you is messing with your health more than you realize? In this episode, the amazing Johnna Sutton of Sutton Nutrition is back to talk about how artificial light, blue light exposure, and circadian rhythms impact our energy, sleep, and overall well-being. 

We dive into how to adjust your routine with the seasons, why cold winter temps are good, and practical steps to use light to have more energy and better sleep. If you've ever felt out of sync but couldn't figure out why, this conversation is for you!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• The history of circadian rhythm
• Modern culture's view on discomfort
• Science of circadian rhythm
• The three big things that affect your body
• How light affects your body
• How to adjust our routines to fix our circadian health
• How temperatures affect our bodies
• How food affects our bodies
• Final thoughts on living with nature and modernity
• Best steps for where to start fixing your circadian rhythm

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

Follow Johnna’s instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suttonoutdoorsmt/

Montana Functional Health: https://mfhcare.com/ and Johnna's article here: https://mfhcare.com/article/get-your-light-right/

Listen in to my other interview with Johnna Sutton here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/season-17-episode-2-the-missing-piece-mastering-nutrition-for-the-homesteader

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

In this episode, I sit down with Noelle Johnson, aka the AZ Plant Lady and author of Water Smart Gardens, to uncover practical tips for making your garden more water-efficient without sacrificing beauty or productivity. We dive into time-saving watering strategies, the best veggies to grow in dry climates, creative rainwater collection ideas, and whether your lawn really deserves all that water. 

If you're ready to grow smarter, not harder, this conversation is packed with advice you won’t want to miss!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Why water smart gardening is for everyone
• How to start the transition to a water smart garden
• Step One: identify your thirstiest plants
• Step Two: let your plants grow to their natural size
• How to help our vegetable gardens become more drought-tolerant
• How to water your vegetable garden
• What Noelle's garden looks like in Arizona
• How often to water the garden
• Thoughts on shade cloth
• Best time to plant trees and shrubs for saving water
• The problem with plants from big box stores
• Olla watering system
• Rain water harvesting
• Thoughts on annual flowers and lawns
• Final thoughts and tips from Noelle

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

Learn more about Noelle Johnson here: https://www.azplantlady.com/and here: https://www.instagram.com/az.plant.lady/

Find Noelle's book The Water Smart Garden here: https://amzn.to/3QebPSD

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

Curious about foraging but not sure where to begin? 

In this episode, I chat with Whitney of Appalachian Forager about the essentials of starting your foraging journey, including how to get started foraging, how to safely identify wild mushrooms, best practices for preparing them, and tips for preserving your harvest. Whether you're a beginner or looking to deepen your connection with the wild, Whitney is a wealth of wisdom!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Beginner tips for people new to foraging
• Trusted resources for foraging
• Best tips for starting to forage for mushrooms
• Most lethal mushrooms in the U.S.
• The best mushroom to forage first
• Seasons, weather, and mushroom foraging
• Terrain and locations for mushroom foraging
• The window of time for mushroom foraging
• Foraging in suburban and urban areas
• Ethics, sustainability, and foraging
• Preserving and preparing mushrooms 
• Final thoughts and tips from Whitney

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.com

• Use code HOMESTEAD to save up to $300 on your air doctor system

Learn more about Whitney here: https://appalachianforager.com/home and check out her Instagram account here: https://www.instagram.com/appalachian_forager/

Check out Whitney's new book Go Forth and Forage here: https://amzn.to/4hmkmiq

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

In this episode, I chat with Dana K. White, author and creator of A Slob Comes Clean, about the surprising connections between decluttering and homesteading. We dive into Dana’s practical strategies, including the Container Concept and her no-mess decluttering method, to help you create a more functional and peaceful home. 

Whether you’re managing a homestead or just tackling everyday clutter, Dana’s tips will inspire you to simplify and reclaim your space.

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Dana's backstory on how she went from a messy life to a clean one
• The mindset of decluttering
• Why simplifying our homes can help our homesteads
• Practical steps to start decluttering
• Dealing with emotional detachments to stuff
• The correlation with sustainability
• Tips for making our home a hospitable place
• Chatting about decluttering and your family 
• Final thoughts and tips from Dana

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Dana K. White here: www.aslobcomesclean.com

Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com

• Use the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your order

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

Why bother? It's a question I've certainly asked myself, and perhaps you have too. In an age where cheap, convenient food is everywhere, why take the time to cook from-scratch? Is it worth it? Are we wasting our time and fooling ourselves?

In this episode, we're exploring this question as I share an excerpt from my book, Old-Fashioned on Purpose. It’s a heartfelt reminder of why home cooking still matters, even in today’s world of convenience and industrial ingredients.

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Food as my focus this year
• Why it's worth making from-scratch real food
• Recent activity at the Soda Fountain
• Reading a chapter about food from my Old-Fashioned on Purpose book

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

• Learn more about my Old-Fashioned on Purpose book here: http://oldfashionedbook.com/
• Order both hard cover and paperback version of the Old-Fashioned on Purpose book here: https://amzn.to/3DZdQzh 
• Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

As homesteaders, we often focus on sourcing high-quality, real food—but what about understanding how to truly fuel our bodies? In this episode, I sit down with Johnna Sutton, a functional nutritionist and seasoned homesteader, to discuss the finer points of macronutrients and how they fit into a seasonal, whole-food lifestyle. 

From balancing protein, fats, and carbs to adjusting your diet for the seasons and life stages, Johnna explains how this often-overlooked knowledge can help homesteaders fine-tune their health and thrive. If you’ve got the food quality piece down but feel like something’s still missing, this episode is for you!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Johnna's background in nutrition 
• How we can understand what our bodies need
• Calculation for nutrition for your body
• Details on insulin resistance 
• A closer look about cravings
• How to figure out the nutrition in from-scratch meals
• How nature and seasons work with nutrition
• Final thoughts from Johnna

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.com

• Use code HOMESTEAD to save up to $300 on your air doctor system

Email Johnna at: johnnaksutton@gmail.com

Johnna's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suttonoutdoorsmt/

Montana Functional Health: https://mfhcare.com/

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

2025 is already shaping up to be full of surprises. In this episode, I’m sharing some unexpected goals I’ve set for the year ahead. 

From new adventures to shifting priorities, these plans might just inspire you to rethink what’s possible for your own journey. Tune in for a candid conversation about growth, taking risks, and embracing the unexpected.

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Looking back at my past goals...
• Goal #1: Food
• Goal #2: Community
• Goal #3: The Soda Fountain
• Goal #4: Homestead thoughts
• Goal #5: Horses
• Final thoughts and encouragement

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com

• Use the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your order

Learn about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453 

Learn more about my first cookbook here: http://homesteadcookbook.com/

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

2024 was nothing like I expected—but somehow, it turned out even better than I could have hoped. It was a rollercoaster of a year, filled with some of the hardest lessons I’ve faced so far. 

While it wasn’t always easy, looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing. In this episode, I’m sharing the challenges, struggles, and valuable lessons I’ve learned along the way. Tune in to hear the journey!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• My predictions of 2024 failed...
• The book that influenced me this year
• Our business plans this year 
• The hard lesson on 'Surrender'
• The inspiring quote I leaned into this year
• The hard lesson on responsibility and risks
• The hard lesson on seasons...
• The hard lesson on pressure
• Learning that the people you need come at just the right time
• Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about the Old-Fashioned on Purpose Planner here: www.prairieplanner.com 

The podcast episode I did with Kate Kavanaugh on her podcast Mind, Body, and Soil: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-complexity-of-simplicity-with-jill-winger/id1615122217?i=1000670634958

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

In this episode, I sit down with Bob Quinn, a Montana farmer and the driving force behind Kamut wheat, to chat about his journey from conventional farming to becoming a pioneer in regenerative agriculture. 

We dive into the story of how he rediscovered this ancient grain, Kamut's healing properties, and the creative ways he's helped to boost the economy of his small rural community. Bob’s passion for farming and his vision for a better food system will leave you inspired and hungry for change—literally!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Bob Quinn's background and thoughts on cheap food
• Looking at food costs in a different way
• How to bring value back into our communities that have been affected
• Bob's journey with Kamut wheat
• Nutrient content and health benefits of Kamut wheat
• Talking about other ancient grains
• A closer look at gluten sensitivities
• Tips for using Kamut in your cooking
• Industrial system vs. conventional system
• How Bob uses his greenhouse

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Bob Quinn and the Quinn Institute here: https://quinninstitute.org 

Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.com

• Use code HOMESTEAD to save up to $300 on your air doctor system

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

In this episode I'm joined by Melissa Dowbiggin, the Sugar-Free Coach and founder of Be Free and Eat. I learned so much from this conversation! 

Listen in to learn how to tell if you are dealing with a sugar addiction (it's more prevalent than you think!), the surprising reasons our body's crave sugar, how to overcome the cravings, which natural sweeteners are best, and lots more!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• The effects of sugar on our bodies
• Genetics and addiction connection
• History of processed sugar
• How to learn if you have a sugar addiction
• How the things you eat and drink affect your cravings for sugar
• Politics and big companies and sugar
• How to break a sugar addiction
• How sugar is depleting calories
• Tips for doing a sugar detox
• Thoughts on the different types of sugar
• Natural remedies and supplements to support a sugar detox
• Symptoms of insulin resistance
• Strategies for dealing with sugar in social gatherings
• Resources from Melissa

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Melissa Dowbiggin here: www.befreeandeat.com

Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com

• Use the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your order

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

In this episode, I’m sitting down with David Stelzer, the founder of Azure Standard, to get real about what’s in our food. We dive into the hot topics of glyphosate, GMOs, and other hidden ingredients that many of us unknowingly consume. 

David sheds light on what we should be avoiding and why, plus he shares tips for making cleaner, healthier choices. It’s an eye-opening chat that’ll make you think twice about what’s in your pantry!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• The background of David and Azure Standard 
• Changes that David has noticed in the organic food movement
• How to navigate organic foods for your groceries
• Finding affordable organic foods
• Advice for beginners to the world of organic food
• Talking about sugar and oils
• A closer look at glyphosate & chemicals & GMOs in our foods
• Details about Azure Standard

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Azure Standard here: https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=ANnu0O8ySU

Learn more about the Old-Fashioned on Purpose Planner here: www.prairieplanner.com

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

Wyoming has been on fire lately... and while our homestead hasn't been in danger, we've had plenty of grassfires in our surrounding area. As such, I've been thinking a lot about how we can better prepare our property, our animals, and ourselves in the event of a fire. 

I'm joined today about wildfire mitigation specialist Madison Huges to discuss this and more. Join us as she shares how we can prepare our homesteads for fire, how to create an evacuation plan for our animals, the benefits of wildfire, and how intensive grazing (which you're probably already doing) can be one of the best tools we have in this realm.

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Madison's background in homesteading and wildfires
• Wildfire 101: what you need to know
• How to help reduce your chances of wildfire
• Benefits of wildfire
• A closer look at wildfire cycles and forest layers
• How to prepare and plan for wildfires

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.com

• Use code HOMESTEAD to save up to $300 on your air doctor system

Here are some links and resources that were suggested by Madison Huges:

• FireSmart Canada: https://firesmartcanada.ca/ 
• FireSmart Ranch and Farm Wildfire Guide: https://firesmartbc.ca/resource/farm-ranch-wildfire-preparedness-an-introduction/
• US Forest Service Wildfire page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/fire
• US Forest Service fire web map: https://www.fs.usda.gov/science-technology/fire/information
• Canadian fire web map: https://wildfiresituation.nrs.gov.bc.ca/map 

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

A homestead is full of moving parts and when you combine that with the complexity of typical modern life, well... things get complicated fast. As our life has become more full over the years, I've learned to lean heavily on my planner to keep all the balls in the air.

Today I'm getting specific and sharing my most useful rhythms and routines for using a planner to keep our busy life flowing.

Podcast Episode Highlights

• How I 'live and die' by my planner
• 2 ways I use my planner
• My vision-casting week and word for the year intention
• Writing down my big goals (homestead, personal, business)
• How I map out our weeks
• Being consistent with it (why it helps so much)
• Breaking down big projects
• Mapping out & planning the garden
• What I map and plan for my kitchen and food
• Using a habit tracker
• Final thoughts on using a planner

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com

• Use the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your order

Order your Old-Fashioned on Purpose Planner here: www.prairieplanner.com

Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

Curiosity is an underrated skill, especially when it comes to exploring topics that challenge our comfort zones. 

Today, I'm joined by one of my favorite content creators, Will Reusch—a brilliant educator who brings nuance to tough conversations. If you're looking to build bridges, tired of social media’s polarization, or want to encourage critical thinking in your kids, this episode is for you!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Will's background
• Some thoughts about the education system
• Pondering both sides of an issue
• How to move from being strictly dogmatic to "sitting in the grey"
• Conversation vs. debate
• Principles vs. ideology
• Historical perspective on polarization trends
• The issues with social media (and how to combat it)
• Finding common ground and having intellectual humility...
• Tips for communicating with strong opinions, angry people, etc.
• Thinking about the Crisis of Meaning
• Parenting our kids on these topics
• How to help us kids build resilience today
• Will's mission with Patterdox

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

• Learn more about Will Reusch here: https://williamreusch.com and www.patterdox.com
• Learn more about The Old-Fashioned on Purpose Planner here: www.prairieplanner.com

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

What can history teach us about planting our gardens TODAY in 2024? In this episode, we sit down with Carol, the editor in chief of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, to explore the ancient practice of gardening by the moon. 

We dive into the best cold-hardy plant varieties (cold-hardy kiwis, anyone?), tips for dealing with unpredictable weather, and how to use the almanac to plan ahead for a successful growing season. Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this episode is packed with practical insights to help your garden thrive year-round.

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Brief history of The Old Farmer's Almanac
• How the Farmer's Almanac figures out the weather predictions
• Gardening with the Moon...
• Looking at specific plants and the moon
• Weather challenges and advice for gardeners
• Gardening in the cooler seasons and cooler climates
• Connecting with your community for gardening
• Unique varieties of fruits/veggies for cold climates
• Recent trends in gardening
• A closer look at The Old Farmer's Almanac

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about The Old Farmer's Almanac here: www.almanac.com

Learn more about The Old-Fashioned on Purpose Planner here: www.prairieplanner.com

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

We homesteaders often joke about our farms being our gym, but what do you do when homestead chores are causing you pain? And how can we ensure that we stay physically fit as long as possible to keep pursuing this lifestyle we love so much?

Functional Strength and Fitness Coach Rory O'Brien is joining me today to answer these questions and more. We talk about how our modern muscles can suffer from "amnesia," a 10-15 minute routine you can weave into your busy days, how to build a minimalist home gym, and lots more!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Rory O'Brien's background and interest in functional fitness
• Pros and cons in the physical aspects of the homestead lifestyle
• Issues that modern life can put on our bodies
• How to eliminate "modern amnesia" in our bodies
• How to add exercises to your day
• Benefits of functional fitness for homesteaders
• Myths and reality about movement
• Examples of practical routines for homesteaders to add to their daily lives
• How to build a minimalist home gym
• How to reduce specific injuries from happening

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Rory O'Brien here: www.iamguardianstrong.com and https://www.instagram.com/guardianstrongfitness/

Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.com

• Use code HOMESTEAD to save up to $300 on your air doctor system

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

Our life is.... weird and different. We're entering a season that I never saw coming, yet it's wonderful in it's own way. However, it's taken me a while to come to terms with it. 

In today's personal episode, I'm sharing what I've been wrestling with lately, as well as giving updates on the soda fountain, our beef company, and more.

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Personal updates
• Deep thoughts on the seasons...
• The shifts and seasons happening in our lives right now
• The new word of the year for me
• The lesson I'm learning right now
• The end of one era and start of a new one
• Final thoughts on the unknown and upcoming adventures

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com

• Use the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your order

Order your Old-Fashioned on Purpose Planner here: www.prairieplanner.com

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

If your kitchen counters are currently covered in garden veggies like mine, this is the episode for you!

We're talking all things tomatoes today: from how to make fresh sauce, to making tomato powder, to the controversary surrounding canning practices, to my favorite versatile sauce and so much more!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• My thoughts on growing tomatoes...
• Ripening green tomatoes
• What to do when you're getting just a handful of tomatoes at a time
• What to do when you're getting buckets of tomatoes at a time
• Waterbath vs. pressure canning tomatoes 

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about the planner here: www.prairieplanner.com

Find my Fast Tomato Sauce recipe here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2018/09/fast-tomato-sauce-recipe.html

Find my Dehydrated Vegetable Powders tutorial here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2021/11/how-to-make-dehydrated-vegetable-powders.html

Find my Canned All-Purpose Tomato Sauce recipe here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2020/09/can-tomato-sauce.html

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

"I'll never be able to afford a homestead!" It's one of the most common pain points I'm hearing right now and for good reason: the real estate market is tricky. 

I'm happy to be joined by Anna Young today. She's a loan officer with Rural 1st and specializes in helping rural folks find the property of their dreams. We discuss interest rates, the volatile market, plus lot sof actionable strategies for getting closer to becoming a land owner. Don't miss this one!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Frustrations on current market and how we got here
• Will the market stay the way it is right now?
• Looking at the differences depending on the location
• Considerations for getting a rural property
• Tips for first time buyers
• Role of credit history and how to improve credit scores
• A closer look at zoning laws
• Tips about interest rates
• Details on the loans
• Trends in rural property
• Final tips and advice on buying rural property

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Rural 1st here: www.rural1st.com

Learn more about the planner here: www.prairieplanner.com

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

How do you keep all the balls in the air when you're a multi-faceted homesteader?

In this episode I'm sharing my most-used strategies for managing life as a homeschool mom, content creator, rancher, business owner, restaurant owner, and more. (Plus, the 2025 planner is HERE-- get the details at the end of the episode!)

Podcast Episode Highlights

• How our lives have been lately...
• Planning ahead is the key
• The importance of brain dumping
• Project mapping
• Write everything down
• Make sure your meals are flexible
• Give yourself grace
• Final thoughts...

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

• Learn more about the planner here: www.prairieplanner.com
• Learn more about meal craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

We've talked about goats... we've talked about cattle... but we've NEVER talked about dairy SHEEP. That's changing today with this enlightening conversation with Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm. 

If you love being a pioneer in new industries, or are looking for a smaller dairy animal with LOTS of potential, this episode is for you!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Why you might want to consider dairy sheep
• Ideal number of sheep for beginners
• Common breeds of dairy sheep
• A closer look at the flavor of the meat 
• Yield of dairy sheep (and what to feed them for more milk)
• Types of cheese you can make 
• The taste of sheep's dairy milk
• Where to find dairy sheep for your homestead
• Using the wool on the homestead

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Rachel Hester here: https://www.whoopsydaisyfarm.com/

Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

"What are you using for homeschool curriculum this year??" I don't consider myself a homeschool content creator, but I'm always happy to share my favorite books and studies. 

Find out what I'm using for this coming year, plus an important plea to any homeschooling families.

Podcast Episode Highlights

• How I'm a homeschool minimalist
• Why we aren't dogmatic about our homeschool curriculum
• Our kids and their schooling this year
• My thoughts on homeschooling older kids/teens
• My thoughts and pleas on education
• Our homeschool curriculum choices this year

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

My podcast episode on charter schools: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/season-14-episode-5-the-hardest-thing-weve-ever-done-the-charter-school-tell-all

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

For several years, I’ve been asking myself… how can we close our chicken loop? And by that, I mean how can I reduce the outside inputs in our home food production. It's easier said than done when it comes to livestock, BUT I've hatched a new plan for our chicken operation and I'm excited to share it with you. 

Listen in to hear me answer the question: "What is the BEST dual-purpose breed?" along with the breed I decided upon and how I plan to close our chicken loop once and for all (maybe).

Podcast Episode Highlights

• How I've been successful on the homestead in "closing the loop"
• Why I have been reinspired to figure out how to close the loop with chickens
• The challenges I have had so far with closing the loop with chickens
• Step #1: Find a dual-purpose chicken breed
• Step #2: Get better at hatching eggs
• Step #3: Adjust our personal expectations when it comes to meat birds
• My wish list for a dual-purpose breed
• The top dual-purpose breeds I learned about
• Final thoughts on finding the "perfect" chicken

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

My podcast chat with Kate from Venison for Dinner about closing the loop: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/s4-e3-closing-the-loop-with-dairy-eggs-with-kate-schat-2

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

Looking for a bit of redemption after a less-than-stellar growing season? Want to reduce the pressure to preserve ALL the food right NOW? A fall garden can offer all of this and more and it's one of my secret weapons for growing more food with less stress. 

The time to start your fall crops is NOW-- join me to talk about what plants are best, some of my biggest mistakes, and how you can start your own fall garden no matter where you live.

Podcast Episode Highlights

• First thoughts on fall gardening (why I'm going to do it, why you can/should)
• Figuring out your frost date
• Learning about plant maturity dates
• Why it's worth it to have a fall garden
• Why you need to start NOW for fall gardening
• Tips for planting outdoors for a fall garden
• My plans for this fall garden 

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.com

• Use code HOMESTEAD to save up to $300 on your air doctor system

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

I never get tired of talking about sourdough, ESPECIALLY when it comes to ways to bake it more efficiently! 

Today I'm joined by Mike from Rosehill Sourdough to dive into some of the common pitfalls in the sourdough world that are costing you time and flour. I love Mike's engineer perspective and he gave me a lot of new ideas to chew on including sifting whole wheat flour, his rule-breaking method of adding salt, why you should let your whole wheat flour age, and more!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Mike's backstory and how he got into sourdough
• Why it's good to slow down with sourdough
• Biggest mistakes people are making with sourdough
• Talking about salt and sourdough
• A closer look at sourdough discard
• Types of flour to use
• Tips for using whole wheat
• Favorite sourdough tools

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

Learn more about Mike and Rosehill Sourdough here: http://www.rosehillsourdough.com/

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

Cooking for larger groups used to stress me out SO much, but over the years, I've honed my skills in putting food on the table for big groups WITHOUT spending all day in the kitchen. 

In today's episode I'm sharing a few of my favorite old-fashioned strategies for cultivating community with food.

Podcast Episode Highlights

• How cooking for large crowds is an old-fashioned idea
• Goal #1: Staying in the action despite being in the kitchen
• Goal #2: Not expensive, still tasty, and not stressful
• Tip #1: Investing in certain tools
• Tip#2: Food inventory and types of meals
• Tip #3: What to skip...
• Strategy #1: Keep a repertoire of group meals
• Strategy #2: My thoughts on freezing meals ahead of time
• Strategy #3: Maximize your mornings and evenings
• Strategy #4: Using a self-serve buffet style
• Strategy #5: The stone soup approach
• Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/meal-craft-main177846-9453

My Old-Fashioned on Purpose book: http://oldfashionedbook.com/

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

I get the question constantly... "Where's the BEST place to homestead?" 

Listen in as I share my (probably surprising) answer, as well as the lessons I've been learning lately about community, flexibility, and leaning in.

Podcast Episode Highlights

• Why this question seems to come up a lot lately (for others and myself)
• My first casual response to this question...
• My official answer to this question about the perfect place to homestead
• The potential for people to adapt to conditions
• Building ROOTS 
• Thoughts on the current restlessness trend
• What happens when you invest into a place
• Pondering the different seasons in all of our lives
• Thinking about creating and restoration
• When the problem is the solution...
• Final thoughts on this question

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.com

• Use code HOMESTEAD to save up to $300 on your air doctor system

Podcast episode mentioned: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/season-12-episode-1-when-the-problem-becomes-the-solution-with-rob-avis

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback! 

I love to share the mental health benefits of gardening, but what do you do when your garden makes you feel STRESSED, not serene? I've been there (more than once).

Today I'm sharing my 3 non-negotiable garden strategies that I use every single year to ensure my garden is a place of joy and not overwhelm. A must-listen if you're trying to grow food in the midst of a busy life!

Podcast Episode Highlights

• My current struggles with streamlining my life
• It's fine to question gardening (and even taking a break!)
• Strategy #1: Automate your watering
• Strategy #2: Cover your soil
• Strategy #3: Create garden zones
• Final thoughts...

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com

• Use the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your order

Listen to my podcast episode on mulch here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/season-15-episode-1-mulching-magic-unlocking-the-secrets-to-a-thriving-garden

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

• Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
• Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
• Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
• Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
• Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!