Simple Farmhouse Life

In this episode, I’m chatting with with America’s #1 Mom Coach, Hannah Keeley, to unpack the truth behind mom brain. We explore why motherhood rewires the brain, how overstimulation and anxiety show up, and what moms can do to reclaim clarity, peace, and joy in their daily lives.

Whether you’re a mom of littles, teens, or somewhere in between, this conversation is full of practical encouragement and real-life strategies for thriving—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually.

In this episode, we cover:

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⁠Get rid of stress, boost your energy, and 10X your productivity by working WITH your Mom Brain in Hannah’s program Mom Brain Makeover⁠

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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In this episode, I’m joined by Meg of Hollar Homestead to talk about what it really looks like to raise a large family on a homestead. From cooking from scratch and homeschooling rhythms to livestock management and letting go of perfection, Meg offers a refreshingly honest take on simple, intentional living.

We are diving into:

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In today’s Q&A episode, I’m sharing exciting updates on our farmhouse build, including the unique pantry design I’ve been working on and how we’re planning for long-term living in our new home. I also dive into how I manage those pesky ticks and mosquito bites while prioritizing plenty of free-range outdoor time for my kids. Plus, I answer your questions about managing daily chores with littles in tow and how to stay motivated to decorate when you know your living situation is temporary. If you're looking for inspiration in homemaking, family life, and parenting, this episode is packed with practical tips and relatable insights.

In this episode, we cover:

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Listen to Abbie of M is for Mama on her ⁠podcast⁠ and ⁠follow on Instagram⁠

Check out Abbie Halberstadt’s two books: ⁠M is for Mama⁠ and ⁠Hard is Not the Same Thing as Bad⁠

⁠The Lila Rose Show, Episode 166: The Truth About Babies, Big Families, and Happiness with Catherine Pakaluk⁠

Check out Jennifer Pepito’s two appearances on my podcast ⁠here⁠ and ⁠here⁠

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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I hear from many of you who have a dream of living a homestead lifestyle on your own property out in the country. Natalie and her family had a similar dream, and they were determined to do it without taking on a mortgage. Rather than opting for an RV or tiny home, they turned a shed into the cottage of their dreams. Natalie joins me in this episode to share about the process, answer frequently asked questions, and talk through their long-term vision. I hope Natalie’s story inspires your creativity and resourcefulness as you work toward your own dreams!

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ABOUT NATALIE

Natalie Holland is a believer, wife, mama to four boys, and stylist turned homemaker. Together with her husband they built a little cottage out of a shed. They work as a team with Natalie taking care of design and Jordan executing her vision. Natalie is passionate about sharing ways to create beauty in everyday life through homemaking. 

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⁠See the tour of Natalie’s shed home here⁠!

⁠Get your copy of Natalie’s cottage build and design guide⁠

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

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After six years of podcasting, I’m sharing why this will be the final episode of the Simple Farmhouse Life podcast.  I’m also giving a personal life update, what’s next for my business, and answering a few of your questions on sourdough, from-scratch cooking, and motherhood!

In this episode, we cover:

- The decision to sunset the podcast after six years and the thought process behind finally letting it go

- A look at the natural course of business: years of building, a season of maintaining, and now intentionally pruning

- An exciting home building update: nearing the end of our long build and preparing to move within weeks

- Q&A on cooking from scratch and fermenting foods even in a very small space like an RV

- Practical ideas for making sourdough work in a colder home and how to adjust timing based on temperature

- Encouragement around speech development and the wide range of “normal” seen across my nine children

- A look back at cloth diapering in earlier years versus choosing convenience in a different season

- Thinking through room sharing in a large family and why personality and season matter more than exact age

- How to handle sick kids, competing needs of small children, and getting through hard moments when you don’t have extra help

- One final goodbye and what’s next for us

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

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

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

CONNECT

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There’s something powerful about slowing down and helping our kids see God’s hand in the world around them.  In this conversation, Eryn shares how nature and Scripture work together, along with simple ways to bring that into your everyday family life.  We also explore God’s design for rest, looking at how rhythms in creation reflect His intention for work and rest to go hand in hand.  This episode will leave you with a fresh perspective on both your own daily rhythms and the world right outside your door.  Join us for this encouraging conversation!

In this episode, we cover:

- Erin’s journey into nature study and why she began teaching the Bible through creation

- The idea that God gave us both Scripture and nature to reveal who He is

- How small shifts in our everyday language can help kids naturally see God in the world around them

- Creative ways to connect things in nature (like animals and plants) back to the gospel message

- The difference between true nature study and modern science, and why slowing down to observe matters

- Why outdoor time doesn’t have to be all-or-nothing and how even a few minutes can be meaningful

- What actually happens when kids push past that initial “I’m bored” phase outside

- A completely different way to think about rest, and why God designed us to start from it

- How building in rhythms like Sabbath can lead to more peace, focus, and even productivity

- Real-life examples from creation that mirror God’s design for work and rest working together

- Letting go of rigid plans and embracing everyday opportunities for nature and learning

- Favorite books, apps, and resources for teaching kids faith and science side by side

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Identify birds by sight or sound with the free Merlin Bird ID app

Make plant and insect identification easy with the free iNaturalist app

Check out these biblically grounded nature books for kids by Kayla White:

- Lucy the Ladybug

- Melody, a Monarch Miracle

- Hazel, a Hardworking Bee

Explore the Marvels of Creation series from Master Books:

- Sensational Sea Creatures

- Magnificent Mammals

- Breathtaking Birds

For a full, biblically grounded science curriculum, check out Apologia Science, including their popular zoology series

Listen to Nat Theo: Nature Lessons Rooted in the Bible, a podcast that brings science and theology together for kids and families

Dive deeper with the Nat Theo Club, featuring full curriculum and unit studies

Shop Eryn’s current books and preview her upcoming releases

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

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

CONNECT

Eryn Lynum | Website | Instagram | YouTube | Podcast

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There’s been a subtle shift in how our culture views boys, and in this conversation, we’re diving into where we’ve gone wrong and how to reclaim the narrative.  From understanding their natural wiring to navigating the tension between safety and risk-taking, we talk through practical ways to raise boys who are both capable and caring.  If you’re raising boys of any age and want encouragement and practical ideas, join us for this conversation!

In this episode, we cover:

- What sparked the message behind Boyhood Resurrected and the modern cultural shift that has changed how boys are viewed and treated

- The difference between “daring and heroic” boyhood and the passive, muted version many boys are being shaped into today

- Why a boy’s energy, risk-taking, and drive for adventure are not problems to fix but qualities to steward well

- The tension many moms feel between protecting their sons and allowing the kind of risk that actually builds strength and confidence

- Practical ways to introduce healthy danger in age-appropriate ways, from climbing trees to using real tools with guidance

- Simple daily rhythms that build spiritual and emotional strength without over-structuring family life

- How work, responsibility, and even boredom play a key role in shaping boys into capable young men

- The connection between modern schooling struggles and the natural way boys are wired to move, learn, and engage

- Addressing whining, laziness, and resistance in a way that is clear, consistent, and doesn’t escalate the emotional tone of the home

- Finding the balance between raising strong boys and nurturing tender hearts without tipping into fragility

- Why limiting screens is essential for boys and how to replace digital stimulation with real-life adventure and creativity

- Practical ideas for occupying boys of every age when outdoor options are limited 

- Encouraging brotherhood instead of rivalry through shared space, mutual respect, and avoiding comparison

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Grab your copy of Boyhood Resurrected: Igniting a Revival of Daring and Heroic Boys and learn more at boyhoodresurrected.com

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

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

CONNECT

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Smartphones, social media, and interactive screens are something many parents today are thinking carefully about, especially when it comes to their kids. In this episode, I’m joined by Clare Morrell to talk about what the research shows regarding how these technologies affect developing brains and family life. We discuss practical ways families can approach technology differently, from trying a 30-day tech detox to delaying smartphones and modeling healthier phone habits as parents. If you’re looking for thoughtful perspective and practical ideas for navigating screens in your home, this conversation will be the encouragement you need!

In this episode, we cover:

- Why smartphones and social media apps are intentionally designed to capture kids’ time, attention, and data

- The brain science behind dopamine hits and why interactive screens are uniquely addictive for children

- Why even short amounts of screen time can affect kids’ mood, focus, and behavior throughout the day

- The surprising limitations of parental controls and why they rarely give parents real oversight

- Distinguishing between passive technology (like watching a movie) and highly stimulating interactive media

- How excessive screen stimulation can dysregulate a child’s nervous system and mimic ADHD-like symptoms

- What families experience during a 30-day digital detox and the behavioral changes many notice within weeks

- Ground rules for a family tech reset, including which devices and activities are removed during detox

- Why addressing our own phone habits as parents—and modeling healthier technology boundaries—plays a critical role in helping kids succeed

- Alternative phone options that allow teens to communicate without introducing smartphone distractions

- How some families delay smartphones until late high school or adulthood and what they observe long term

- Navigating cultural pressures—from youth groups to employers—that assume every teen has a smartphone

- The bigger vision behind a “tech exit”: raising kids who prioritize real-world skills, creativity, and relationships over digital consumption

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Get your copy of Clare’s book The Tech Exit at TheTechExit.com

Explore free resources to accompany the book, including screen-free activity ideas, a group discussion guide, and a tech-exit checklist

Follow along with more resources and updates at ClareMorell.substack.com

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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

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

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When you are in the thick of raising children, it can feel overwhelming to sort through expectations, opinions, and the daily logistics of family life. In this conversation, Jennifer shares what nearly three decades of motherhood have taught her about choosing peace in each season, homeschooling at your own pace, navigating special needs with a focus on progress, and letting go of unnecessary pressure. This episode offers perspective and encouragement for building a peaceful family culture that reflects your unique family.

In this episode, we cover:

- Introducing Jennifer’s family of seven children ranging from 28 to 12 years old, life on a Wisconsin cranberry farm, and decades of homeschooling

- What no one tells you about having a wide age range of children and the surprising gift of older kids becoming your “allies” in family life

- How perspective shifts as children grow up, get married, and start families of their own, and why the years truly do move faster than you think

- Letting go of early motherhood pressures about tidy homes, perfect routines, and outside expectations in order to create a peaceful family culture

- Rethinking homeschool success through the lens of progress over grade levels, especially when navigating special needs

- Practical rhythms for homeschooling multiple children with different abilities without doing everything at the same time

- The freedom that comes with age and experience—why comparison loses its grip and confidence grows over time

- Overthinking in modern motherhood, the pressure to “get it right” the first time, and permission to change your mind as you grow

- What it’s actually like to become a young grandmother while still raising children at home and how that dynamic reshapes family life

- Embracing the evolving nature of family seasons instead of trying to control or predict them

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

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

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

CONNECT

Jennifer of A Country Life | Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook

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Rest doesn’t mean doing nothing, but simply pausing the constant pushing forward. In this conversation with Carolyn of Homesteading Family, we talk about what happened when her family intentionally committed to a “year of rest” on their busy homestead. With older kids, a growing business, animals to tend, and even a wedding thrown into the mix, this wasn’t a year of sitting still. It was a year of redefining peace, rethinking commitments, and learning that true rest often starts in your mindset long before it shows up on your calendar. If you’ve been feeling burned out in homesteading, homemaking, business, or motherhood, this episode will meet you right where you are and give you practical encouragement to find peace in your current season.

In this episode, we cover:

- The long-term vision behind planning six years of building followed by a seventh year with no major homestead projects

- What “rest” actually looked like with 11 kids, animals, gardens, and a full family business still running

- The surprising ways time opened up when they stopped adding infrastructure, remodels, and new systems

- How an unexpected engagement, homestead wedding, and cabin build reshaped their carefully planned year

- Living by rhythm instead of a clock-driven schedule and why everyday chores don’t have to feel burdensome

- The myth that life automatically gets easier as kids grow — and how each new season brings its own challenges and freedoms

- The difference between removing work and actually experiencing peace

- A practical shift that brought immediate calm and clarity to her days and why overwhelm often follows us even into vacation seasons

- The hidden cost of overcommitment and how to recognize when it’s stealing your joy in the everyday moments

- Telling yourself the truth about your personality and energy instead of striving to meet someone else’s standard

- Designing home rhythms that serve your season instead of copying what works for someone else

View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED

Get access to the Peaceful Homestead Rhythm Challenge and the full Homestead Kitchen Membership here!

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

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

CONNECT

Carolyn of Homesteading Family | Website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook

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

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