This episode is an Interview with Erica Leniczek, all about mental health, not only on the homestead but also in all walks of life.  Erica is so knowledgable about the many facets and struggles related to mental health, and she totally gets that "just taking a day off for self care" isn't always an option.

Erica is a first-generation rancher on her spouse's 5th-generation commercial black Angus cattle operation.  She is an advocate for mental health in agriculture, a public speaker, a proactive mental health specialist, and podcast host who is passionate about educating and bridging the gap between mental health and agriculture.  She brings producers “in your pocket” mental health tips, resources, and information to help reduce burnout and the mental health crisis in agriculture the best she can.

You can follow Erica at @thebranderica on all major social media platforms, check out her podcast "The Rural Mindset Podcast", or visit thebranderica.com for more information.

For full episode show notes, visit alittleselfreliant.com/shownotes/16

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United States Crisis Hotlines + Resources - https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines

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This episode is an Interview with Erica Leniczek, all about mental health, not only on the homestead but also in all walks of life.  Erica is so knowledgable about the many facets and struggles related to mental health, and she totally gets that "just taking a day off for self care" isn't always an option.

Erica is a first-generation rancher on her spouse's 5th-generation commercial black Angus cattle operation.  She is an advocate for mental health in agriculture, a public speaker, a proactive mental health specialist, and podcast host who is passionate about educating and bridging the gap between mental health and agriculture.  She brings producers “in your pocket” mental health tips, resources, and information to help reduce burnout and the mental health crisis in agriculture the best she can.

You can follow Erica at @thebranderica on all major social media platforms, check out her podcast "The Rural Mindset Podcast", or visit thebranderica.com for more information.

My interview on the Pursuit Of Purpose Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-pursuit-of-purpose-podcast/id1597543728?i=1000559585260

For full episode show notes, visit alittleselfreliant.com/shownotes/15

Crisis Services Canada - https://www.crisisservicescanada.ca

United States Crisis Hotlines + Resources - https://www.apa.org/topics/crisis-hotlines

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This episode covers everything you need to consider when hardening off your seedlings and transitioning them into your vegetable garden.  For the full schedule, blog post and all resources mentioned, visit the show notes linked below.

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This episode is an Interview with Kimberley Allan, all about supporting local growers through CSAs (Community-Supported Agriculture) and Farmer's Markets.  If you're looking to embrace a life of more self-reliance, but you can't grow a large garden, supporting local growers is an excellent option.  We discuss the many benefits of CSAs for both producers and consumers, some of the challenges that small growers face, and we even touch on topics like seasonal eating.

Kimberley is a female farmer, food producer, educator, and entrepreneur living and working on the unceded traditional territory of the K'omoks First Nation on Vancouver Island, BC. Kimberley recently launched her podcast, A Year on the Farm, where she shares her journey of small-scale farming and interviews women in farming to share knowledge and expertise to inspire new and young farmers.

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Potatoes are the unsung hero of the vegetable garden.  They are versatile, calorie-dense and so easy to grow!  With a few basic steps and a little extra knowledge, you will be well on your way to growing your best potato crop yet.

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In part four of the "Before You Get Chickens" series, we are talking all about baby chicks!  What they need, how to care for them, how to keep them healthy and happy, and how to transition them to living outside.

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In part three of the "Before You Get Chickens" series, talking about essential chicken-keeping supplies, sourcing and transporting your birds, stocking a basic first aid kit, and more.

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In part two of the "Before You Get Chickens" series, we are diving into everything you need to consider before you build or buy a chicken coop.

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Chickens are a fun and rewarding addition to any backyard or homestead, but jumping in to any kind of livestock can be super intimidating in the beginning.  This episode is here to help you make smart considerations before you commit to bringing home your laying hens.

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Do you want to start cooking drool-worthy meals from scratch, but have no idea where to begin?  Whether you're a beginner cook or a well-seasoned home chef, this week's episode is full of tips for taking the overwhelm out of cooking from scratch.  Don't let the fact that you're a newbie scare you - home cooking is a totally attainable and super rewarding self-reliance skill, whether you're on a homestead or in the city.

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