65 episodes

Australian tiny house podcast. Interviews with experienced tiny housers, tiny builders, adventurers and experts in the tiny world, so you can learn how to start, design and build your tiny house and transition into the tiny lifestyle. Walk alongside Lucy Lichtenstein from www.tinyhouseconversations.com as she also dives deeper into her own tiny house journey to discover all the details of living tiny. If you're considering this way of life, you'll want to listen in to Tiny House Conversations, so you can create your own path of simplicity, freedom, connection and nature-based living on your own terms.

Tiny House Conversations Lucy Lichtenstein

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Australian tiny house podcast. Interviews with experienced tiny housers, tiny builders, adventurers and experts in the tiny world, so you can learn how to start, design and build your tiny house and transition into the tiny lifestyle. Walk alongside Lucy Lichtenstein from www.tinyhouseconversations.com as she also dives deeper into her own tiny house journey to discover all the details of living tiny. If you're considering this way of life, you'll want to listen in to Tiny House Conversations, so you can create your own path of simplicity, freedom, connection and nature-based living on your own terms.

    How to Electrically Wire a Tiny Home Safely with Lyn McLean (EMR Australia)

    How to Electrically Wire a Tiny Home Safely with Lyn McLean (EMR Australia)

    #063 - Another Tiny House Conversations episode about reducing electromagnetic fields in your tiny home!
    Lyn McLean is the Founder and Managing Director of EMR Australia, Australia’s leading resource for creating EMR-safe homes, businesses, and learning environments. 

    Established in 2003, EMR Australia helps Australians, no matter where in Australia they live or work, to understand and reduce their exposure to this Class 2B carcinogenic environmental pollutant.

    Lyn McLean is Australia’s foremost expert on understanding and reducing exposure to electromagnetic exposures in homes, businesses and learning environments.

    She has been working in this field since 1996 and brings a commitment to helping people and over two decades of experience to her work.

    In this conversation we talk about:
    What to consider and ask your tiny house designer, builder. or electrician when electrical wiring a tiny homeThe best way to layout and design a tiny home to minimise EMF exposureHard-wiring your internet in a tiny homeWhat to ask a solar company or your tiny house builder when it comes to off-grid solar system and reducing EMF’sSome health effects of EMF exposureIndustry-funded science around EMF’s and what the overall science ACTUALLY says about the damaging health effects of EMF’s… and lots more!
    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/063


    You can follow Lyn and EMR Australia here:
    W: https://emraustralia.com.au/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/EMRAustraliaEMR Australia Blog with science around health effects of electromagnetic radiation: https://emraustralia.com.au/blogs/news-1
    You can follow my tiny adventures here:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
    FB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations

    Tiny and Healthy Living Products and Services

    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.
    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.
    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/
    Support the Show.

    • 1 hr 28 min
    Tiny Homes Expo with Phae Barrett

    Tiny Homes Expo with Phae Barrett

    #062 - Phae Barrett is a Co-Founder and Co-Organiser of the Tiny Homes Expo, Australia’s largest Tiny House events. 

    Want to live in a tiny home? Do you have spare space on your land for a tiny house tenant?  Then get yourself to an Expo! 

    You can walk through many different tiny homes, meet tiny house builders and other aligning businesses, and learn lots about tiny house living through the experienced speakers and experts in the Australian tiny house space.
    In this conversation we talked about:
    The evolution of the Tiny Homes Expo from the first show until nowPhae’s view on why it’s so complicated and a long process for tiny houses on wheels to have clear guidelines and regulations across the boardLots and lots of council talk including some behind-the-scenes that Phae shares about her dealings with some councilsHow you can advocate for tiny homes in your local area and communitySome positive stories about people living in tiny homes and how it has literally changed their lives
    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/062


    You can follow Tiny Homes Expo’s here:
    W: https://tinyhomesexpo.com.au/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhomeexpo/ 
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhomeexpo 


    You can follow my tiny adventures here:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
    FB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations

    Tiny and Healthy Living Products and Services

    Block Blue Light - Specialty light bulbs, downlights, sleep lamps, blue-blocking glasses and more, to reduce artificial light exposure and support healthy sleep.
    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your order
    Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge!
    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.
    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.
    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.
    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/
    Support the Show.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Sustainable Building Design with Paul Dolphin

    Sustainable Building Design with Paul Dolphin

    #061 - Paul Dolphin is a sustainable building designer and Director of PdD Building Design, who are a dedicated team of building designers specialising in creating liveable, low-energy homes and are based on the beautiful NSW South Coast.
    In this conversation, we talk about:
    The 3 pillars to consider when assessing sustainabilityAbout embodied energy, thermal mass, insulation, ventilation and solar passive designDesigning a tiny home with hazards and bushfire principles in mindPaul’s experience of dealing with councils for dwelling approval… and lots more!
    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/061


    You can follow Paul and PDd Building Design here:
    W: https://www.pddbuildingdesign.com.au/  Webinar: https://www.pddbuildingdesign.com.au/eco-house-webinar 
    You can follow my tiny adventures here:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
    FB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations

    Tiny and Healthy Living Products and Services

    Block Blue Light - Specialty light bulbs, downlights, sleep lamps, blue-blocking glasses and more, to reduce artificial light exposure and support healthy sleep.
    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your order
    Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge!
    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.
    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.
    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.
    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/
    Support the Show.

    • 1 hr 36 min
    Tiny House Builders (Treehab Tiny Houses)

    Tiny House Builders (Treehab Tiny Houses)

    #060 - One of the ways Treehab Tiny Houses stands out is with their approach to sustainability. 
    Riley Skene is the Managing Director of Treehab Tiny Houses, who are based in Victoria. 

    Over the past five years, Treehab has helped many Australians realise their tiny house dream. 

    They work hard to ensure your tiny house is built to the highest standards and provide you with a safe, secure foundation to live your tiny dream.

    They are passionate about design, innovation, and most importantly sustainability.

    In this conversation we talk about:
    What makes Treehab unique and how they approach innovation, sustainability, and environmentally sound practicesThe shift from Airbnb to long-term living with tiny homesThe different demographics they build tiny homes forTheir tiny house models, tiny home kits for DIYers, and how they customise their off-grid solutions according to your needs…and lots more!
    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/060

    You can follow Riley & Treehab’s tiny adventures here:
    W: https://www.treehab.com.au/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/treehabtinyhouses/
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/Treehabtinyhouse

    You can follow my tiny adventures here:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
    FB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations

    Tiny and Healthy Living Products and Services

    Block Blue Light - Specialty light bulbs, downlights, sleep lamps, blue-blocking glasses and more, to reduce artificial light exposure and support healthy sleep.
    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your order
    Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge!
    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.
    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.
    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.
    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/
    Support the Show.

    • 53 min
    Dating in a Tiny Home and the Inconvenient Realities of Tiny House Living with Marie Beringer

    Dating in a Tiny Home and the Inconvenient Realities of Tiny House Living with Marie Beringer

    #059 - Is dating challenging when living in a tiny home? What are some of the realities of tiny house living? What's it REALLY like?

    From personal experience, it's amazing in so many ways (most of the time). However, it's not always rainbows and butterflies - there are plenty of interesting, and sometimes challenging or inconvenient realities that you only get to discover when living in a tiny home. 

    Marie Beringer is a tiny houser originally from France, and is living in Auckland, New Zealand. Marie built her tiny house 5 years ago and loved it so much that she changed her career and recently became a fully qualified carpenter. 

    She’s currently building a shepherd hut with her best friend and documenting every step on her YouTube channel, giving building tips and sharing the failures as well.

    The goal is for people to see that woodwork/building is not that hard and everyone can give it a crack.

    Marie was on the show back in episode 24 and her DIY story is inspiring. I’ve asked her to come back on the show for some real talk, and share more about her experiences with some of the realities of tiny house living.

    In this conversation, we talk about:
    Realities of living in a small spaceWhat it’s REALLY like to manage your resources, like power, water, and toiletsChallenges when it comes to growing foodDating when living in a tiny homeAll about Marie’s creative building projects… and lots more.
    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/059

    You can follow Marie’s tiny adventures here:
    YT: https://www.youtube.com/@La.Fabrick/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/la.fabrick/

    You can follow my tiny adventures here:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
    FB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


    Tiny and Healthy Living Products and Services

    Block Blue Light - Specialty light bulbs, downlights, sleep lamps, blue-blocking glasses and more, to reduce artificial light exposure and support healthy sleep.
    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your order
    Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge.
    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.
    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.
    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.
    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/
    Support the Show.

    • 1 hr 3 min
    Custom Tiny House Builds with Joe Arnesen (LJM Tiny Homes)

    Custom Tiny House Builds with Joe Arnesen (LJM Tiny Homes)

    #058 - One of the unique ways that LJM Tiny Homes stands out is with their custom tiny house builds. Back on the show for the second time is Joe Arnesen, a Co-Founder of LJM Tiny Homes.

    LJM are a team of passionate and talented carpenters, tradesmen, and everyday people who are dedicated to providing sustainable and affordable Tiny Homes for Australians. They have built over 200 Tiny Homes since 2017 and not one has been the same.

    Joe is a Tiny House enthusiast, experienced designer & builder, and master communicator with true passion for helping people on their Tiny House journey.

    Joe is passionate about connecting with people, understanding their story, and walking with them every step of the way to creating a more minimalist and sustainable life.

    In this conversation, we talk about:
    What LJM has been up to since our last episode together, including many tiny home builds and why they rebranded from LJM Carpentry & Construction to LJM Tiny HomesA caring and supportive reminder from Joe if you feel apprehensive, overwhelmed, and anxious about the process of designing your tiny homeSome changes Joe has observed in the industry since LJM started around 7 years ago, including the client demographic they serve and how they have evolved their service over the yearsWhat makes LJM unique - custom builds, the customer journey… and lots more
    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/058


    You can follow Joe, LJM’s tiny adventures here:
    W: https://ljmtinyhomes.com.au/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/ljmtinyhomes/

    You can follow my tiny adventures here:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
    FB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations

    Tiny and Healthy Living Products and Services

    Block Blue Light - Specialty light bulbs, downlights, sleep lamps, blue-blocking glasses and more, to reduce artificial light exposure and support healthy sleep.
    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your order
    Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge!
    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.
    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.
    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.
    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/
    Support the Show.

    • 46 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
5 Ratings

5 Ratings

Stefani Tadio ,

Great Discussions

I’m not considering living in a tiny house but have been fascinated by the community for years. Lucy’s podcast is informative and resourceful. I especially appreciate her honesty in talking about her own experience, including things she’d do differently and even the finances of building a tiny home.

Stefani
Western New York

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