In this episode, Regan & Kirsty talk about the "why" behind their Homestead - their goals and aspirations, and how the world we live in today is shaping (or reshaping) some of those motivations. We talk about what it really means to go into homesteading with a true picture of your finances and how you'll fund this dream as well as what it means to stay connected in meaningful ways to the people that matter most in your world.

It feels like all anyone is talking about at the moment is the dawn of the A.I era - but what does it really mean for most of us? In this episode we reflect on some key talks that have inspired us to think about resilience in new ways as we head into what may be a tumultuous few years ahead. Homesteaders have a unique perspective on preparedness - it's not quite "prepper" but it certainly stands us in better stead than most when systems let us down. Mo Gawdat on Diary of a CEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9a1nLw70p0We're Not Ready for Superintelligence:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KVDDfAkRgcBook - The Fourth Turning, William Strauss & Neil Howe: https://www.amazon.com.au/Fourth-Turning-American-Prophecy/dp/0767900464

In this episode we tell the story of how we found out that our eldest child was being severely bullied in school and how that led our family to consider other forms of schooling, and eventually homeschooling all three of them through to the end of high-school. The challenges and the rewards and how it taught us to view the world of education through a relationship-first approach to education.

TED Talks

Hackschooling makes me happy | Logan LaPlante | TEDxUniversityofNevada

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11u3vtcpaY

Do schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson | TED

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY

How to escape education's death valley | Sir Ken Robinson | TED

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX78iKhInsc

In this episode, we dive headfirst into some recent revelations we've had about microplastics, why we thought we were actually doing ok with it all, and why it's important to pay attention when you get complacent about this. As a generation who have grown up not question the products we use or how we use them, this was another layer peeled back for us as to why we need to pay attention to what products we use in our everyday life and how it affects our health and wellbeing.

Of course, we can't just have a conversation like this without quoting our sources: https://bit.ly/4fhGASw

In this episode, we’re chatting with our long-time friend and fascinating character, Tim Schloss of Schloss Toys.Tim is a wood-worker, toy maker, furniture maker and learner architect who is a champion of lost trades, artisan culture and passing along skills to the next generation.He travels Australia visiting medieval festivals and lost-trades fairs, meeting other like minded artisans who are keeping lost trades alive.Tim has personally impacted us in how we view products, how to purchase items more mindfully and how to appreciate the importance of skills that are often times overlooked by technological advances and mass production.We hope you enjoy this episode.—You can find out more about Tim and Schloss Toys here:https://www.facebook.com/schlosstoyshttps://www.schloss.com.au/More information about the fairs and festivals that celebrate lost trades and artisans:Lost Trades Fair: https://www.losttradesfair.com.au/Off Grid Living Festival: https://www.offgridevent.com.au/Abbey Medieval Festival: https://www.abbeymedievalfestival.com/Winterfest: https://winterfest.com.au/

In this episode we talk about the intricacies of relationships while Homesteading - with your partner, your children and others in your world. If you've already started your Homestead, or are thinking of jumping into the homestead world in the future, this episode is recorded with you in mind!

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This week we’re talking Urban Homesteading and why it doesn’t have to be the case that you own or live on acreage before you start homesteading. In fact you may never occupy a large block and land, and that shouldn’t stop you from pursuing a life of meaning and fulfilment through simplicity and self-sufficiency.Links: https://www.ourcow.com.au/https://www.farmerbutcher.com.au/https://www.goodness.com.au/https://www.tiktok.com/@claudia.bryant/video/7519443646828055815

This week we’re talking Urban Homesteading and why it doesn’t have to be the case that you own or live on acreage before you start homesteading. In fact you may never occupy a large block and land, and that shouldn’t stop you from pursuing a life of meaning and fulfilment through simplicity and self-sufficiency.

In this conversation we are talking about what it means to be ready (or as ready as you can be) for crises that come your way. We talk about the different kinds of crises we’ve encountered, our experiences making emergency plans and what it’s taught us about how to face potential threats in the future.

In our latest episode we unpack the essential skills we think every homesteader needs to get started, and why curiosity keeps our homestead exciting for the future! 🌱 We share practical insights, stories from our own experience of learning in the deep end, and the skills we’re curious to learn next. Perfect for both newbies and seasoned homesteaders!