Homesteading for Beginners

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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 past 20 years of my own journey as well as practical and actionable steps you can take to START and MAINTAIN a healthy homestead. I'm passionate about teaching beginner homesteaders how to start a homestead that aligns with their goals for self-sufficiency in a way that is sustainable and profitable. If you are ready to get started today, download the free Homesteading for Beginners checklist. https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/

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101. DIY Greenhouse Plans with Carolynne Hill

May 24 2024 43 mins

Have you ever dreamed of having a beautiful and affordable greenhouse? Check out the DIY greenhouse plans from Hillside Market. #homesteading #homesteadingforbeginners #greenhouse #gardening In this interview with Carolynne Hill we talk about the ins and outs of building and having a greenhouse. This is episode 101 of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast. Don’t forget to subs

100. Beginner Homesteader's Starter Kit & 100th Episode Celebration!

May 17 2024 18 mins

Celebrate with me today! This is the 100th episode of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast! This podcast has been a labor of love and I'm just thrilled that I've made it this far. Thank you for being a part of the sucess of this podcast. I really value your listening ear. Are ready to start your homesteading journey but you're not sure exactly how to begin? The Beginner Homestead

099. Homesteading Community Building Tips & the 4 Pillars of Homesteading

May 10 2024 32 mins

Building a community involves embracing differences while focusing on common goals. In this episode I share some tips on how to be a good community member and how to start a community if you can't find what you are looking for. I also share about the four pillars on homesteading: Food security Self-sufficient skill building Preparedness. Slower living This episode is packed with

098. Homesteader Health with Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Amber Belt

Apr 29 2024 48 mins

It's important for homesteaders to have healthy bodies and minds. One way to do that is learn how to support our healthy by reducing things that tear our health down and increase things and aid in healing. On today's episode of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast I'm talking with a Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Amber Belt. She shares so very important information about how to sup

097. Homesteading for Moms: Navigating the Journey

Apr 19 2024 14 mins

Today, I'm diving into a topic close to my heart: homesteading as a mom. As a homesteading coach and a mother myself, I understand the unique challenges and rewards of juggling homesteading aspirations with the responsibilities of raising children, especially little ones. Here's what I've learned and want to share with you: - Finding Balance: Being a mom and a homesteader means con

096. Turn Your Gardening Black Thumb Green with These Tips

Apr 12 2024 37 mins

Gardening tends to be one of the very first skills learned by new homesteaders. And I think it’s fantastic. Some people seem to intuitively know what to do as soon as they start. Other’s struggle to get seedlings to grow and stay alive and take on the belief they have a black thumb and growing is just hard for them. If you are one of those black thumb people I’m going to help

095. The Homesteader Mindset: 9 Characteristics of a Homesteader

Apr 03 2024 20 mins

The homesteader's mindset is unique. We tend to have a different outlook on life than many people. We are choosing this lifestyle for many reasons and there are some common characteristics that help us enjoy this life some much. Listen to episode 95 to learn the 9 characteristics the contribute to the homesteader mindset. -Prepared -Producing more than we consume. -Problem Solver

094. Backyard Chicken Keeping with Daila Monterroso of Chickenlandia

Mar 26 2024 54 mins

If you are thinking about getting chicks or chickens this season then you need to listen to this interview with Dalia Monterroso. Dalia has been educationing people about caring for backyard chickens for years and in this interview she shares tips for raising day old chicks. Before you get those cute chicks this year be sure to listen to this episode. On today's episode Dalia shar

093. Let's Talk About the Weather with Mona Weathers

Mar 18 2024 14 mins

I tend to talk about the weather a lot. A few weeks ago I brought up the weather to one of my daughters and she laughed and said, “Why do you always talk about the weather?” I told her it’s because it’s a big part of my life as a homesteader and horse owner. My daily life changes based on what the weather is doing. I also like to talk about the weather because it's a univer

092. Homesteading Community & Natural Beekeeping with Adam & Leslie Martin of Beekept

Mar 11 2024 58 mins

If you have listened to this podcast for more than a few episodes you know how much I encourage homesteaders and dreamers to find a local community. There as so many reasons why I believe this is a crucial step in your journey and in today's episode I chat with two of my homesteading friends from the town where we used to live in California. Adam and Leslie Martin are homesteading