Sometimes you reach a point in life where everything starts to shift, and the path that used to make sense suddenly… doesn’t.

That’s where I’m at. And maybe you are, too.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about:

This is a raw, honest look at where I’m at right now, and why I’ve decided to take a break from the podcast until October. Not because I’m quitting. But because I don’t want to keep punting through it. I want to rebuild on purpose.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, scattered, or unsure what’s next… this one’s for you.

If this episode resonates with you, I’d love to hear from you! Shoot me an email or a message on social media and let me know how you’re navigating the “what now” of this season.

Episode 316: Surviving Midlife on the Homestead

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Today’s episode is a bit of a heart-to-heart (literally and figuratively). After a couple weeks of unexpected health stuff, I found myself thinking a lot about the promises we often hear in the homesteading and simple living world. Namely, the insinuation that if you just live “right,” you’ll never get sick.

But in real life? It’s not that simple.

In this episode, we dive into:

(Main topic of the episode starts at 6:52, after updates from the lifestead!)

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Modern life has done a pretty good job of making movement optional. We sit to work, sit to relax, sit to eat, sit to connect—and we wonder why we feel off. But the truth is, we were made to move.

In today’s episode, I’m talking about what happens when we stop moving… and what changes when we start again.

This isn’t about burning calories or “getting shredded.” It’s about clarity, energy, strength, and staying connected to the life we’re trying to build.

Even if your version of movement looks different now than it used to (because let’s be real, 40 is not 20 and 70 is not 35) your body still needs it. And if you don’t give it what it was made for, it’s going to get loud about it.

This episode is for anyone who’s felt stiff, sluggish, overwhelmed, or just disconnected. Let’s talk about how we got here… and how we get back. Main topic starts at 6:07

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We live in a world obsessed with making everything easier. Faster. More convenient. From drive-thrus and pre-chopped veggies to content that disappears in 15 seconds or less, we’ve been sold the idea that “easy” and “fast” equals better.

We’re saving time to fit more in to our day… so why do we still always feel like we’re behind?

And if easy and fast gets the job done, why are we left feeling so… empty?

In this episode, I talk about why the satisfying stuff in life—real food, real work, real connection—is often the hard stuff. And how doing things the long way, the messy way, or the “I-can’t-believe-I-still-do-this-manually” way might actually be the secret to feeling more grounded and human.

Today I’m talking about choosing the version of life that does fill you up. Because this is not about doing everything the hard way. It’s about doing the right things in a way that actually matters.

Main topic starts at 5:55!

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Ever set up a perfect system to keep your life or homestead running smoothly—only to wake up one day and realize it’s completely fallen apart?

Yeah. Me too.

In this week’s episode of the Farmish Kind of Life podcast, I’m sharing three mistakes I’ve made lately when it comes to routines, maintenance, and keeping the chaos in check—because real life happens. Sometimes we get busy. Sometimes we hit emotional survival mode. And sometimes, we just need a reset.

This is your (and my) gentle (but honest) kick in the pants to reassess what’s working, what’s not, and how to pull things back together—without shame.

Check out the main topic that starts at 6:24!

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I don’t care what you call this kind of life you’re living—homesteading, the farmish life, the simple life, whatever. But I’m here to tell you today that there are a lot of things you don’t have to do in order to be part of the club.

In this episode, we break down 5 things you don’t have to do to claim the homesteading life as your own. Because this thing we’re doing isn’t a competition—it’s real life. And real life is not a checklist.

Whether you’re doing all the simple life things or just a few here and there, you belong here. This life is about doing what works for you.

(After our lifestead updates, the main topic starts at 7:56!)

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I am firmly in my midlife homesteading era. Maybe you are, too? If you’re not (and haven’t been yet)… you’ll get there.

In this episode, we’re talking about the realities of midlife on the homestead. When the homestead hustle is done (or different). When you’re juggling less kids/adult kids, aging bodies, aging parents, and shifting priorities. When you’re wondering what still belongs in this season as a homesteader.

The rhythm of your life changes, but I rarely hear people talk about how to wrap your head around those changes. That’s why I’m digging into it today.

Lots of lifestead updates today! The main topic starts at 10:18

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In today’s episode, I’m talking about how my homesteading worries have shifted over the years. From worrying about..

…this is a conversation about growth, permission, perspective, and how things change.

If you’ve ever stressed over whether you were doing enough (or too much!), doing it fast enough, doing it the “right” way, or wondering what’s next, this one’s for you. Because while the internet loves to scream about what you should be doing, your actual life (and sanity!) might be asking for something totally different.

Let’s talk about how our fears evolve, how we adapt, and why it’s okay if your biggest homesteading worry today is very different than what it used to be.

Main topic starts at 6:53!

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There’s been a shift in the homesteading world. More and more people are finally admitting that they don’t do it all—and that’s a good thing. It’s honest. It’s refreshing. It’s real.

But what happens when that honesty turns into its own kind of performance?

In today’s episode of the Farmish Kind of Life podcast, I’m talking about the strange pressure that can build on either end of the homesteading spectrum, and how we can find the honest, grounded middle. This isn’t about hustle culture. And it’s not about giving up. It’s about building a life that works for you, and remembering to give yourself credit for it.

(Don’t miss the main topic that starts at 5:41!)

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Is it just me, or does it feel like we’re being absolutely buried in information?

In today’s episode, I share a story about a local storm that was supposed to be a big deal when it hit last week… and it totally wasn’t.

The build-up, though? That was a whole event in itself.

But this episode isn’t just about a storm that didn’t materialize. What we’re actually talking about is over-information, what it does to our brains, and why everything now feels like a crisis—even when it’s not. Whether it is storms, elections, the economy, or some other world event, we’re constantly asked to mentally live through things before they even happen. And the world does it under the guise of safety and preparing, but if we’re honest, I think it’s really just about performing and panic.

I’m not saying don’t be safe or smart. I’m not saying don’t prepare. I’m saying maybe we need to shut the tabs, trust ourselves a little more, and live our actual lives again. Join me today for a spice-tastic conversation about how I’m kinda over being overinformed. (Main topic starts at 4:38)

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