I truly believe that we should prepare and become self-reliant not just for ourselves, but so we can be in a position to help others.

By the end of this episode, you might question the true cost of convenience and whether the time we've "saved" has genuinely enriched our lives.

Today I take you through the nitty-gritty of raising chickens and why it's important to question conventional wisdom. From chick starter to incubators to butchering, this episode is packed with some feather rufflin' questions and insights.

Hang out with me today for a candid discussion on adapting your farm plans, embracing change, and doing what makes sense for your homestead.

Have you ever wondered if you're truly ready for a crisis? This week I dig into the five most common – and wildly inaccurate – survival strategies that people believe will save them if “society collapses.”

Have you ever caught yourself saying "I want that life"? After 13 years on our homestead, I’m here to tell you that the life you desire is a result of consistent, heart-driven decisions made over time.

Our ancestors didn't have access to the endless supplies we do today; they thrived on creativity and the ability to adapt. I think we need a reminder about what it truly means to be resilient, and that perhaps the best tool for surviving tough times can't be bought or sold.

Don't get caught up in the fear frenzy – instead, focus on building a life that's both resilient and enjoyable, no matter what headlines scream.

Ever feel like the world's craziness is too much to handle? Unsure how to take it all in, what to focus on, or what to care about? In today’s episode, I share three essential questions to help you navigate life's turmoil.

Why do we suck at being social? Why are relationships supposedly harder now? I go deep on this question in today's podcast.

Are you using introversion as an excuse? I’m calling out fellow introverts in today’s podcast episode. It's spicy, insightful, and might just spark a change in you.

Are you constantly tweaking and changing your life, sometimes altering what’s already working? In episode 265 of the Farmish Kind of Life podcast, you’re invited to ponder the age-old adage, "if it ain't broken, don't fix it," and consider how it applies to homesteading—and life in general!

A reality check about the messiness of life, the trade-offs we make, and the ”side dishes” that come with every opportunity we pursue in the buffet of life.

Habits and behaviors define our lives. If you’re really honest with yourself… what are you repeating?

I like to call this "Amy, you need to remedy this previously remedied situation", otherwise known as "what happens when you backslide from financial attentiveness".

Let’s get wildly honest, shall we? Today’s episode talks about what I think is the most important thing to find in your life to help you move forward. Oh sure, we talk about being honest and real all the time, but here’s what it *really* looks like, and why it really matters.

Getting ready to head off to your holiday celebrations? Here's the ONE thing I want you to remember at those gatherings when you don't know how to handle everyone else's brand of crazy.

The magic of Christmas is just as present now as it was back then. And if we don't stop focusing on what WAS, we're gonna miss what IS.

It might be unconventional, but I don’t think of Christmas as the season of giving. I frame it a little differently, which explains all the awesome AND the stress of the season.

We always bring this up during the holidays... when it’s really something that slides into our life *more* in all the small daily things we do and bring into our life.

Listen in on a funny story about me, a tractor, and how we all need a reminder to take on the skills that suck.

Here are some basic tips for saving money on your food bill—most of which we absolutely already know, and also absolutely need to be reminded of.

Let's talk about the slippery slope of monetizing everything we do, think, or say. When a potential dollar hangs over everything, at what point is enough, enough?

What do you need that you don't already have right now? Do the things you've crammed in fit with where you actually want to be? Tough questions...