Simple Farmhouse Life

By Lisa BassLeisure Home & Garden

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Simple Farmhouse Life episodes

March 28, 2024228. Q&A with my sisters, Laura & Andrea: our family of entrepreneurs, self-care as busy moms, navigating overwhelm in homemaking, and more!
I asked who you all wanted to hear from on the podcast, and you answered with a resounding vote for my sisters! I am excited to sit down with Laura and Andrea and dive into the questions my community sent in. We chat about the similarities and differences between how we each approach things like homemaking, self-care, business, birth, and more. We answer common questions including why we have large families, how we make it through tough stages of pregnancy, and how we were raised. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!
In this episode, we cover:
How our upbringing set us all on an entrepreneurial path
What makes our family relationships strong into adulthood
Why do we have large families?
Our working theory on why we have so many sons in a row
Thoughts on raising girls and fostering sister relationships
Our favorite things about motherhood
Different ways we each approach self-care
Andrea’s birth story as a first-time mom
Why all three of us love the Bradley method for birth
How we make it through the difficult stages of pregnancy
In what ways do we run our households similarly or differently?
Do we compare ourselves to one another?
How we navigate overwhelm in homemaking
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Toups and Co Organics | Use code FOB15 at ToupsandCo.com
Simple Sourdough | Visit bit.ly/farmhousesourdoughcourse to enroll today!
CONNECT
Laura of Our Oily House | YouTube | Website | Instagram
Andrea of Our Sweet Sunny Days | YouTube | Website | Instagram
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
44 min
March 28, 2024227. Raising Boys to Men | Durenda Wilson
As a mom of six sons, I have seen firsthand just how uniquely and wonderfully boys are wired. Moms of boys often struggle to understand their sons because they don’t think like we do. I am joined in this episode by Durenda, mother of five sons (eight children total), to discuss her new book all about raising strong and virtuous boys in today’s culture. We dive into some of the differences between raising and homeschooling sons vs. daughters. We reflect on the unique nature of boys and discuss specific strategies for shepherding their strengths and weaknesses as they grow. Moms of boys, we hope you will be blessed by this rich conversation!
In this episode, we cover:
What is so different about raising boys?
Why you shouldn’t worry if your son seems “behind” academically
The importance of letting boys take risks
Some benefits of schooling outside of the status quo
Why you can stop worrying about what others think of your kids
Expanding our thinking beyond the traditional school model
Ideas for setting up an optimal learning environment for our boys
Helping our kids develop their creative muscles
How to handle boys who are not self-motivated
Directing boys’ natural tendencies in a healthy direction
Thinking forward about the adults our children will become
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Azure Standard | Use code SIMPLEFARMHOUSE10 at AzureStandard.com
Blogging Success Masterclass | Visit bit.ly/farmhousebloggingschool
ABOUT DURENDA
Durenda Wilson has been married to Darryl for thirty-four years. They have eight kids and ten grandkids and have been homeschooling for thirty years. She is a trusted voice and resource at homeschool conventions and on The Durenda Wilson Podcast.
RESOURCES
If you purchase Raising Boys to Men on March 5th or 6th, you will receive FREE access to The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook! Use this link and enter your order number from your receipt: https://www.durendawilson.com/redeem.
CONNECT
Durenda Wilson | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
1 hr 1 min
March 26, 2024230. An honest conversation about burnout, taking a break from creative work, and finding your place in online business | Kali Ramey Martin
I am excited to bring Kali back on the podcast to chat about what she has been up to lately! For anyone who is entrepreneurial or creative, you will relate to a lot of what we discuss in this episode. We tackle the topic of burnout: how it can happen, what you can do to overcome it, how to know when to step back. But just because you need a break from something, it doesn’t mean you have to quit forever. Kali shares about returning to creative work in a way that supports the life you want to live. Also, if you have ever considered taking my blogging course, don’t miss this peek behind the curtain of what it’s like to be one of my blog students!
In this episode, we cover:
The surprising gifts of taking a sabbatical from creative work

Kali’s journey of starting a blog last year

A look at how blogging has changed over the years

Navigating which kind of content is right for which platform

Thinking through what platform and strategy is right for your unique goals

What your schedule can look like as a full-time mom and blogger

Thoughts on imposter syndrome and moving forward in confidence
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Toups and Co Organics | Use code FOB15 at ToupsandCo.com
Simple Sourdough | Visit bit.ly/farmhousesourdoughcourse to enroll today!
ABOUT KALI
Oregon mama, farmer's wife, and creator of the Potager book and blog.
RESOURCES
Listen to Kali’s previous episodes on Simple Farmhouse Life:
All Things Spring: Home Decor, Gardening, Cooking
Finding Contentment in Your Home Decor & Homemaking
CONNECT
Kali Ramey Martin | Website | Instagram
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!
48 min
March 19, 2024229. Navigating Information Overload, Using Discernment, and Making Sustainable Changes | Fallon Lee
Do you feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information available to us today? Having answers and research available at our fingertips can be incredibly helpful, but it also brings the challenge of stress and overwhelm around deciding which voices to listen to and which changes to implement. Fallon Lee is joining me on the podcast again to tackle this complex topic, and I’m confident this conversation will be a blessing to you! We each share portions of our own journeys and our decision making criteria in hopes of helping you navigate this overwhelming information age with grace and sustainability.
In this episode, we cover:
The problem with having access to so much information

A few tangible criteria for evaluating new information

Why it is important to acknowledge the specific season you are in

Identifying when it may be time to pursue new knowledge

Zooming out and taking on an intuitive and historical lens

Discerning which voices and sources to trust

Why our intuition is a valid piece of our decision making

Laying a solid foundation for health through grace-based nutrition

Prioritizing our goals and establishing habits around them

Healthy habits to prioritize as a new mom

Prioritizing a healthy diet while on a budget
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Blogging Success Masterclass | Visit bit.ly/farmhousebloggingschool
Free 5 Day Blog Challenge | Visit bit.ly/5dayblogchallenge
ABOUT FALLON
Fallon was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s after the birth of her second son, and within a few years of going the “cutting foods” & chasing symptoms route, she was down to eating only seven foods. When she came across the world of metabolic health, she was both amazed and a little offended that she realized she did not have to claim this identity of restrictive eating & autoimmunity for life. She could heal?! And that’s exactly what she did. Today she is walking in absolute food freedom (including dairy & gluten), she is off of all medication, & she is teaching other women that they can do the same while curating delicious recipes along the way. Aside from being a metabolic recipe queen, she is also a wife & homeschool mom of 3 boys in Texas.
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Take Fallon’s meal plan and calorie quiz
Check out Fallon’s cookbooks and meal plans
CONNECT
Fallon Lee | Website | Instagram
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!
1 hr 1 min
March 12, 2024228. Q&A with my sisters, Laura & Andrea: our family of entrepreneurs, self-care as busy moms, navigating overwhelm in homemaking, and more!
I asked who you all wanted to hear from on the podcast, and you answered with a resounding vote for my sisters! I am excited to sit down with Laura and Andrea and dive into the questions my community sent in. We chat about the similarities and differences between how we each approach things like homemaking, self-care, business, birth, and more. We answer common questions including why we have large families, how we make it through tough stages of pregnancy, and how we were raised. We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!
In this episode, we cover:
How our upbringing set us all on an entrepreneurial path

What makes our family relationships strong into adulthood

Why do we have large families?

Our working theory on why we have so many sons in a row

Thoughts on raising girls and fostering sister relationships

Our favorite things about motherhood

Different ways we each approach self-care

Andrea’s birth story as a first-time mom

Why all three of us love the Bradley method for birth

How we make it through the difficult stages of pregnancy

In what ways do we run our households similarly or differently?

Do we compare ourselves to one another?

How we navigate overwhelm in homemaking
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Toups and Co Organics | Use code FOB15 at ToupsandCo.com
Simple Sourdough | Visit bit.ly/farmhousesourdoughcourse to enroll today!
CONNECT
Laura of Our Oily House | YouTube | Website | Instagram
Andrea of Our Sweet Sunny Days | YouTube | Website | Instagram
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!
47 min
March 05, 2024227. Raising Boys to Men | Durenda Wilson
As a mom of six sons, I have seen firsthand just how uniquely and wonderfully boys are wired. Moms of boys often struggle to understand their sons because they don’t think like we do. I am joined in this episode by Durenda, mother of five sons (eight children total), to discuss her new book all about raising strong and virtuous boys in today’s culture. We dive into some of the differences between raising and homeschooling sons vs. daughters. We reflect on the unique nature of boys and discuss specific strategies for shepherding their strengths and weaknesses as they grow. Moms of boys, we hope you will be blessed by this rich conversation!
In this episode, we cover:
What is so different about raising boys?

Why you shouldn’t worry if your son seems “behind” academically

The importance of letting boys take risks

Some benefits of schooling outside of the status quo

Why you can stop worrying about what others think of your kids

Expanding our thinking beyond the traditional school model

Ideas for setting up an optimal learning environment for our boys

Helping our kids develop their creative muscles

How to handle boys who are not self-motivated

Directing boys’ natural tendencies in a healthy direction

Thinking forward about the adults our children will become
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Azure Standard | Use code SIMPLEFARMHOUSE10 at AzureStandard.com
Blogging Success Masterclass | Visit bit.ly/farmhousebloggingschool
ABOUT DURENDA
Durenda Wilson has been married to Darryl for thirty-four years. They have eight kids and ten grandkids and have been homeschooling for thirty years. She is a trusted voice and resource at homeschool conventions and on The Durenda Wilson Podcast.
RESOURCES
If you purchase Raising Boys to Men on March 5th or 6th, you will receive FREE access to The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook! Use this link and enter your order number from your receipt: https://www.durendawilson.com/redeem.
CONNECT
Durenda Wilson | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!
1 hr 5 min
February 27, 2024226. Can Anyone Be a Homesteader? Making Room for Homesteading in Your Busy Life | Beth Declercq of Intentional Homesteading
You want to start homesteading, but you can’t imagine how you will fit it into your full life. Do homesteaders do farm chores from sunup to sundown? Do you have to stay home full-time to start homesteading? The feelings of overwhelm can be paralyzing in the beginning, but Beth helps homesteaders from all walks of life create realistic goals for their homesteads so that they can start putting one foot in front of the other. In this conversation, we dive into the what, the why, and the how of Beth’s homesteading life in hopes that it will inspire you to get started wherever you are!
In this episode, we cover:
How do you “do it all” on the homestead with a large family?

Navigating a family rhythm that changes with the seasons

Thoughts on keeping dairy animals– processing milk, calf sharing, pros and cons

Best advice for getting started on a homestead when you have no background or skills in homesteading

How a desire for improved health led to a homesteading life

What motivates you to put in the hard work that a homesteading life requires?

Discerning when a homestead endeavor is not working and when it is time to move on

Adopting the appropriate mindset around the reality of farm animals vs. pets

Can you start a homestead if you can’t afford to buy heavy equipment and farm vehicles?

Prioritizing your commitments if you want to make room for homesteading in your life
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com
Free 5 Day Blog Challenge | Visit bit.ly/5dayblogchallenge
RESOURCES
Download Beth’s FREE Garden Success Formula: www.intentionalhomesteading.com/farmhouse
CONNECT
Beth Declercq of Intentional Homesteading | Website | Instagram | YouTube
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
50 min
February 20, 2024225. My daily routine, quality time in a large family, how I organize my business, and more Q&A!
I am excited to be answering more of your questions this year on the podcast! To start off this Q&A series, I’m tackling a random set of questions on everything from my daily routine to our future plans for the homestead to baby proofing my house to my thoughts on self-care. Join me as I dive into your most pressing questions about our homemaking, homesteading, homeschooling, entrepreneurial life.
In this episode, we cover:
Our approach to celebrating kids’ birthdays in a large family

Do I have a daily routine?

Why I am a content creator who does not prioritize Instagram

How I keep track of all my business ideas and stay organized

Meeting the needs of the littlest kids in a large family

My thoughts on my early years of motherhood vs. my current season

Why it is important for us to get out of the house to spend quality time as a family

Our future plans for the homestead– will we be at this property forever?

My most difficult transition in motherhood

My thoughts on baby proofing my home

How and why we use lard for frying in our kitchen
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Simple Sourdough | Visit bit.ly/farmhousesourdoughcourse to enroll today!
Blogging Success Masterclass | Visit bit.ly/farmhousebloggingschool
CONNECT
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
39 min
February 13, 2024224. Are You Overwhelmed and Angry in Motherhood? | Natalie Hixson, Angry Mama Coach
Every mother knows that there are moments in motherhood that bring out the worst in us. We can feel overwhelmed and triggered, and these feelings may result in angry outbursts toward those we love most. If any of this resonates with you, this episode with Natalie (the Angry Mama Coach) is a must-listen. Natalie shares her history with anger in motherhood and coaches us on recognizing triggers, dealing with anger in a healthy way, shifting your mindset, and more. May this conversation be an encouragement to you no matter where you are in your motherhood journey.
In this episode, we cover:
Natalie’s story of overcoming destructive anger in her early years of motherhood

A simple acronym to help you pause when you feel anger rising

How do you know if your anger is destructive or normal?

Healthy ways to express anger

Recognizing your triggers and taking proactive steps to avoid overwhelm

How hormones play a role in our feelings of anger and overwhelm

Where to begin shifting your mindset if you find yourself not enjoying motherhood

Avoiding the comparison trap in your parenting

Not allowing even good things in life to steal your peace
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Simple Sourdough | Visit bit.ly/farmhousesourdoughcourse to enroll today!
Free 5 Day Blog Challenge | Visit bit.ly/5dayblogchallenge
RESOURCES MENTIONED
Natalie is offering the Simple Farmhouse Life audience access to her Trigger Tracker as a first step to overcome destructive anger in order to be the fun, present and joyful wife and mom you want to be. The Trigger Tracker will help you identify your triggers, create awareness around them, and support you in changing your mindset around these triggers: www.nataliehixson.com/SimpleFarmhouseLife.
CONNECT
Natalie Hixson the Angry Mama Coach | Website | Instagram | Pinterest
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
50 min
February 06, 2024223. Decoding Food Labels and Making Informed Decisions | Tara Vander Dussen, the New Mexico Milkmaid
There are so many buzzwords and labels and opinions floating around when it comes to sourcing healthy food. If you want to have confidence in the food you are feeding your family, it is important to understand what terms like “grass-fed” and “free range” and “all natural” really mean. Join me for this fascinating conversation with Tara as she shares what she has learned from her years of experience in the dairy farming industry and how she navigates the complexities of our current food system.
In this episode, we cover:
Diving into the information overload available to us on the internet

An examination of the “organic” label and what it does and does not mean

Why the rBST labels on dairy products are misleading

How to know what terms are actually beneficial on food labels

A discussion on GMOs and hybrid crops

Why it is important to understand the truth behind the buzzwords

The simplicity of building your plate around animal protein

Decoding the dairy aisle

Finding the middle ground in the raw milk debate

The importance of making your own informed decision
View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Azure Standard | Use code SIMPLEFARMHOUSEWINTER10 at AzureStandard.com
Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com
ABOUT TARA
As a fifth-generation dairy farmer hailing from the beautiful state of New Mexico, Tara has built a successful career out of a love for the land and her roots in agriculture. As an environmental scientist, Tara has worked on agricultural projects throughout the southwest, and as a professional speaker, her influence extends far beyond the borders of her home state. She has been invited to speak at prestigious national and global conferences, showcasing her knowledge and insights on agriculture sustainability.
Tara is also the co-host of the popular podcast and tv series Discover Ag where she melds food and pop culture to create captivating conversations that dive into the intricacies of our food system in a fun, light-hearted way. A fast talker with a quick wit, Tara engages audiences with her vibrant energy and captivating storytelling.
RESOURCES
Discover Ag Podcast
CONNECT
Tara Vander Dussen | Website | Instagram | Facebook
Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest
Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
45 min

About Simple Farmhouse Life

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With over ten years experience making a home, author and mom of eight, Lisa Bass, shares her love for from scratch cooking, natural living and all things handmade. As a full-time blogger and…