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Homesteading for Beginners

Mona Weathers
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This is the Homesteading for Beginners podcast and I’m Mona Weathers, your homesteading mentor and coach. I’m here to encourage you to pursue your homesteading goals with the right mindset in a way that is healthy for you, your family and your community. If you desire to establish a solid foundation for your homesteading journey then you are in the right place. Join me as I share stories from the ... more

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This was one of the hardest videos I’ve ever had to make. After three years, over 220,000 podcast downloads, and countless amazing connections with listeners and viewers, I’ve made the difficult decision to pause the YouTube channel and podcast—indef... more

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In this episode, Melissa K. Norris talks about these 9 food preservation methods in this episode:

― cold storage ― water bath/steam canning ― pressur... more

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This episode is from a livestream I recorded yesterday.  I'll be sharing some funny things I realized I say and do on my homestead. I think you will find it entertaining. Please share your own stories in the comments on YouTube. I'd love to hear them... more

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Amber Belt to discuss the importance of creating a natural medicine cabinet for your home or homestead. We explore the reasons why organization by category is useful, especially for families and caregivers, and de... more

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Recent Guests

Melissa K. Norris
An influential person in the homesteading community, author, speaker, blogger, podcaster.
melissaknorris.com
Episode: 119. Top Food Preservation Methods for the Home Kitchen with Melissa K. Norris
Dr. Amber Belt
Passionate about educating homesteaders on self-sufficient health plans.
Episode: 117. Intro to Building a Natural Medicine Cabinet with Dr. Aber Belt
KhadiYah Preciado
Herbalist and visionary behind Yah's Apothecary
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Episode: 114. Herbs & Herbalism 101 with KhadiYah Preciado
Larry Wheeler
Homesteader and seed company employee
Liberty Springs Farm
Episode: 110. Permaculture 101- New Homesteaders Need to Know This Skill {Rebroadcast}
Jasmin Bass
Homesteader and quail keeper
Episode: 106. Quail are the New Chicken with Jasmin Bass {Rebroadcast}
Cal Hardage
Regenerative farmer and host of Grazing Grass podcast
Grazing Grass
Episode: 105. Pasture Management 101 with Cal Hardage
Carolynne Hill
Founder of the Hillside Market, DIY expert specializing in greenhouses and homesteading projects
Hillside Market
Episode: 101. DIY Greenhouse Plans with Carolynne Hill
Dalia Monterroso
President of Chickenlandia and backyard chicken educator
Chickenlandia
Episode: 094. Backyard Chicken Keeping with Daila Monterroso of Chickenlandia
Kelvin Crosby
Deafblind potter and aspiring homesteader
The DeafBlind Potter
Episode: O91. A Deaf & Blind Homesteader in the Making: Coaching the Deafblind Potter, Kelvin Crosby.

Host

Mona Weathers
Host and expert in homesteading, sharing her practical knowledge and personal journey to inspire others. Mona engages with listeners through actionable steps and relatable storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 105 ratings
  • Dream Phase

    This podcast has been great! My wife and I have been dreaming of getting out of the city limits and into the country for a while now….we want our boys (almost 6 yo and just turned 2 yo) to get out of town and into the country so bad! We live on .3 acres in town at the moment and have considered getting chickens (despite city ordinances lol) and starting a garden…but haven’t. We’ve recently become aware of a house on 4 acres coming up for sale in the next year or so and we are motivated to try an... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    67Shawn70
    United Statesa month ago
  • Mona is a vibe!

    Mona is great! Great speaking voice and great information. She’s a vibe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MHagen9485
    United States4 months ago
  • Felt like a product

    I started at the very beginning and I got quite a few episodes in. I listened for a few hours in fact, but what felt like half of every single episode was an ad for a big homesteading book. I don’t have any issue with the content being advertised but it was the constant hammering of it that I just couldn’t handle anymore. It should have been a one and done episode.

    Regarding the actual content I didn’t learn any actual information about homesteading, just information on whether or not I should ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Doctorwhogirl2017
    United States8 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    I just started listening and the very first episode has gotten me thinking about our practical steps that I would have missed as we set out to homestead.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Forgot my keys
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love this podcast !

    Appreciate the varied topics. I also love the she gets right to the topic, not allllll the chit chat that a lot of podcasts do.

    I also appreciate that this podcast is not just about self promotion, she has topics that are useful, interviews knowledgeable people, asks good questions, and provides resources.

    Holistic podcast. Thank you for this content! You’re doing an amazing job ⭐️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aiiiiimmmmm
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the podcast for its motivational and practical approach to starting a homestead.
Mona is praised for her engaging voice and approachable information that caters to beginners in homesteading.
Some criticism exists regarding the frequency of advertisements during episodes, impacting the content flow.
Overall, the podcast is recommended for its diverse topics and engaging presentation style.
Many find the content educational and relatable, resonating with their journey toward self-sufficiency.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#65
United States/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts
#238
Canada/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts
#70
Australia/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts
#143
Denmark/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts
#185
Norway/Education/How To

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

118. "I ate a bug" & Other Weird Things Homesteaders Say & Do | Plus Q & A
Q: What can I do about the pest problem?
Mona shares her experiences with various pest control methods, including using fly traps and diatomaceous earth.
118. "I ate a bug" & Other Weird Things Homesteaders Say & Do | Plus Q & A
Q: I have land. Now what? How can I make it profitable and be in line with all the rules like the state or city laws?
Mona suggests exploring options like creating a petting zoo, flower farming, or teaching woodworking classes to generate income from property.
114. Herbs & Herbalism 101 with KhadiYah Preciado
Q: Why would you say people should learn how to use herbs and herbalism?
Herbalism empowers individuals to take responsibility for their own health and ensures better quality of life by providing knowledge about nutrients and self-care through herbs, enhancing food security and personal health autonomy.
114. Herbs & Herbalism 101 with KhadiYah Preciado
Q: Can you just start off by telling us about your journey into herbalism and what inspired you to become an herbalist?
KhadiYah Preciado shares her health struggles from a young age and how upon going to college and learning to cook for herself, she began to appreciate herbs and their healing properties, eventually becoming an herbalist.
112. They Quit Farming to Travel the Country (a pivot story).
Q: How can the listeners learn more about you?
We are breaking new roots on YouTube, and we also have an Instagram where I'm trying to do a little bit of the behind the scenes.

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1. Melissa K. Norris
2. Dr. Amber Belt
3. KhadiYah Preciado
4. Larry Wheeler
5. Jasmin Bass
6. Cal Hardage
7. Carolynne Hill
8. Dalia Monterroso

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