In this episode, I’m joined by returning guest and listener favorite, Leslie Burris. As a mother of seven and entrepreneur, Leslie shares her wisdom on choosing peace in the midst of motherhood’s inevitable chaos. We discuss the challenges of balancing family life, homeschooling, and running a business while embracing a mindset of flexibility and grace. Leslie also opens up about navigating seasons of uncertainty, avoiding overthinking, and taking intentional steps toward a more peaceful home life. Whether you’re in the trenches of motherhood or pursuing family entrepreneurship, this episode is full of encouragement and practical insights to help you thrive.

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ABOUT LESLIE

Leslie is a midwest mama of 7 who is 14 years married to her Twitter sweetheart. She is known on instagram for her morning coffee and breakfast food boards, mentoring first time moms, and encouraging women to break up with worry for good through her brand “Peace On Purpose”. Leslie will make you laugh, make you think, and provoke you to see beauty in everyday moments.

RESOURCES

Listen to Leslie’s previous episode on the podcast

Check out Leslie’s beef liver melts

Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

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I’m thrilled to welcome back Elizabeth, a dear friend, mother of six, and former RN, whose wisdom I know will be a gift to you. Elizabeth is sharing her journey of developing and selling natural care products from home with her family. We also dive into our culture’s obsession with anti-aging, the benefits of sauna detoxing, and a balanced approach to fitness during the childbearing years. Plus, we’re tackling important topics like postpartum healing, navigating “mom rage,” adjusting to shifting family dynamics, and equipping ourselves to handle illness naturally at home. Whether you're balancing motherhood, health, or entrepreneurship, this episode is full of encouragement and practical wisdom to help you thrive in every season.

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ABOUT ELIZABETH

Elizabeth Parsons - best known on Instagram as Purely Parsons - is a follower of Christ, wife, and mother to 6. She worked as a pediatric RN in the hospital setting for 9 years before coming home full time in 2020. She is a voice in the health and wellness space and is passionate about empowering individuals to take charge of their health and the health of their families. She loves using her experience both as a mom and nurse to educate others to pursue natural alternatives that support the body's ability to heal. Visit her website purelyparsons.com to explore all her resources and visit their small shop.

RESOURCES

Listen to Elizabeth’s first and second appearance on the podcast

Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series

Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy

Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook

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Elizabeth Parsons of Purely Parsons | Website | Instagram

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I’m starting off this Q&A episode by giving you an update on where things stand with our new property and home build.  Exciting things are happening!  Then I’m answering more of your homemaking questions about sticking to a grocery budget while eating organic, how I approach baby and toddler sleep, tips for accomplishing homestead tasks with small children in tow, and more!  

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RESOURCES

Listen to my conversation about freshly-milled whole grains with Sue Becker on the podcast

Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series

Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy

Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook

CONNECT

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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It is such a gift for young mothers to glean wisdom from an older mother who has gone before.  As a mother of four adult children who have launched into the world and begun beautiful careers and families of their own, Sally Clarkson dedicates much of her time to mentoring the next generation of mothers.  A conversation with Sally feels like a warm cup of tea with a dear friend, so join us for this chat about what we wish we knew as younger mothers, how to embrace each child’s unique personality, why creating delight in each day is so life-changing, and more.  No matter what stage of motherhood you are in or how old your children are, I am confident this episode with Sally will bless and encourage you.

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ABOUT SALLY

Sally Clarkson is a best-selling author, world renowned speaker, prolific podcaster, (At Home With Sally) and beloved figure who has dedicated her life to supporting and inspiring countless women to live into the story God has for them to tell.

Sally has been married to her husband Clay for forty-three years and together they founded and run Whole Heart Ministries, an international ministry seeking to support families in raising faithful, healthy, and loving children in an increasingly difficult culture.

Sally has four children, Sarah, Joel, Nathan, and Joy, each excelling in their own fields as academics, authors, actors, musicians, filmmakers, and speakers.

Sally lives between the Mountains of Colorado and the rolling fields of England and can usually be found with a cup of tea in her hands.

RESOURCES

Well Lived: Reflections From Oxford, Leaving a Legacy of Gratitude and Grace by Sally Clarkson

Uniquely You: Exploring Your Child's Extraordinarily Distinctive Design by Sally & Nathan Clarkson

Find all of Sally’s books here

Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger

Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series

Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course

Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy

Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook

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Sally Clarkson | Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest  

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If you are intimidated by sourdough, you might be believing some common myths!  I’m thrilled to have Anja joining me again on the podcast to talk about the very simple processes we use to make sourdough products an everyday staple in our homes.  Anja grew up eating and baking sourdough with her mother, so it is a process she has spent decades becoming comfortable with.  We hope to encourage you not to overcomplicate the sourdough process.  Keep things simple, and find a rhythm that works for you.  Sourdough is an adaptable and forgiving process that offers incredible nutritional benefits, so it is definitely worth learning!

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ABOUT ANJA

Growing up in Germany, Anja, wife and mother of two adult sons, has always been interested and engaged in all things cooking, baking, sourdough, and homemaking. With her blog and Youtube channel Our Gabled Home (simple heritage homemaking) she is inspiring people how to take the “complicated” out of everything.

RESOURCES

Listen to my first chat with Anja on the podcast

Check out Anja’s book Sourdough Simplified

Enroll in her Super Simple Sourdough course

Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger

Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series

Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course

Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy

Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook

CONNECT

Anja Eckert of Our Gabled Home | Website | Instagram | Pinterest | Facebook | X | YouTube | TikTok

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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Join me for another casual coffee chat as I answer more of your questions! We are diving into some large family topics: sibling personalities, laundry system, sharing bedrooms. I’m also chatting about some aspects of my business that I haven’t shared before and some specific tips on how I am changing my sourdough routine lately. May this episode encourage you in your own motherhood and homemaking!

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RESOURCES

Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger

Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series

Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course

Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy

Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook

CONNECT

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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The cold winter months present unique challenges when it comes to spending time outdoors with our kids. If you have a goal for your children to reduce screen time and spend ample time outdoors, you have likely heard of Ginny and the 1000 Hours Outside movement. I’m so glad to have her back on the podcast to talk specifically about what it takes to embrace life outdoors during the months of cold and snow. While it is not necessarily easy, it is worth it to embrace the beauty nature offers in winter with our children.

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ABOUT GINNY

Ginny is a Michigan homeschooling mother of five and the founder of 1000 Hours Outside. She is a thought-leader in the world of nature-based play and its benefits for children. One of her top priorities is to inspire parents to invest in spending time in God’s creation with their children. Her 1000 Hours Outside Challenge spans the globe and many people from all walks of life look to her for inspiration as well as practical tips on how to put down the screens and get outside. Ginny has a BS in Mathematics and a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Michigan and is also a speaker, author and illustrator.

RESOURCES

52 Ways to Walk by Annabel Abbs-Streets

There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda McGurk

Balanced and Barefoot by Angela Hanscom

STILL by Mary Jo Hoffman

How many hours you should spend outside each month based on your climate

Dark Calories by Dr. Cate Shanahan

1000 Hours Outside Podcast: Seed Oils Act Like a Death Accelerant | Dr. Cate Shanahan, Dark Calories

Download the 1000 Hours Outside app

Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger

Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series

Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course

Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy

Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook

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Ginny Yurich of 1000 Hours Outside | Website | Podcast | Instagram | Facebook | X | YouTube

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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As a homeschooling mother of eight who runs our family business from home, the only way I am able to keep our home from spiraling out of control is by constantly decluttering. I talk often about this topic because I am so convinced of the positive impact minimalism has on every area of our lives. As a fellow “naturally unorganized” person, Dana has been on a years-long journey of decluttering and organizing that has set her free from the constant overwhelm of a messy home. In this conversation, we are diving into how faith and our homes are connected. If you are working towards decluttering, let this episode inspire you and take away the shame of feeling like a failure at tidiness.

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ABOUT DANA

Dana K. White is a decluttering expert, beloved for making decluttering make sense to the person who is bewildered by her mess. In her signature nitty-gritty style she is now sharing the life changing power of God’s grace in our messiness. 

RESOURCES

Get a copy of Dana’s new book Jesus Doesn’t Care About Your Messy House

Listen to Dana’s podcast A Slob Comes Clean

Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger

Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series

Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course

Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy

Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook

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Dana K. White of A Slob Comes Clean | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook

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I get many questions from young homemakers who are looking for practical tips or are in need of encouragement for the season they are in. I love offering my perspective as a homemaker of over 17 years. I have walked through many seasons of motherhood; I have made mistakes and celebrated victories. And I am still continuing to learn and adapt as my children grow and my circumstances change. If we were to sit down to coffee together, I would answer your questions in the exact way I’m answering them today on the podcast, so join me for another cozy Q&A coffee chat in this episode!

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RESOURCES

Join me at the Modern Homesteading Conference in June 2025! Save 15% off your adult general admission ticket with the code FARMHOUSE15 at ModernHomesteading.com.

Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger

Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series

Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course

Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy

Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook

CONNECT

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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What is wrong with our current educational system? And how can we provide our children with a high-quality education in spite of the pervasive issues? In addition to being a lifelong homeschooled student herself, Hannah Frankman uses her podcast to explore the issues in our current school system and creative solutions to provide our children an education that suits their actual needs. I love talking about homeschooling on this podcast, but this episode adds a new dimension to the conversations I have been having. Hannah addresses the question: is homeschooling right for every family? What about socialization? What is the history of the public school system and why does that matter to us today? If you have been on the fence about homeschooling or have questions about what it could look like in your own family, don’t miss this fascinating conversation with Hannah.

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ABOUT HANNAH

Hannah Frankman is the founder of renegadeEducator and the host of The Hannah Frankman Podcast. She grew up homeschooled, skipped college to go straight into the startup world, and has been working in alternative education for almost 10 years. She’s the former Program Manager of Praxis, a Hazlitt Fellow at the Foundation for Economic Education, and runs a marketing agency that does philosophical brand building and social media growth for startups, nonprofits, and individuals.

RESOURCES

Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube

Sit in my FREE masterclass to learn the secrets to becoming a full-time blogger

Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough course

Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing series

Learn how you can earn a full-time income from home with my Create Your Blog Dream course

Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success Academy

Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbook

CONNECT

Hannah Frankman | Website | Podcast | Instagram | X | X | YouTube

Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

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