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Homesteading for Beginners

This is the Homesteading for Beginners podcast and I’m Mona Weathers, your homesteading mentor and coach. I’m here to encourage you to pursue your homesteading goals with the right mindset in a way that is healthy for you, your family and your community. If you desire to establish a solid foundation for your homesteading journey then you are in the right place. Join me as I share stories from the past 20 years of my own journey as well as practical and actionable steps you can take to START and MAINTAIN a healthy homestead.

I'm passionate about teaching beginner homesteaders how to start a homestead that aligns with their goals for self-sufficiency in a way that is sustainable and profitable. If you are ready to get started today, download the free Homesteading for Beginners checklist.

https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/

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Update frequency
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Average duration
23 minutes
Episodes
120
Years Active
2022 - 2025
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119. Top Food Preservation Methods for the Home Kitchen with Melissa K. Norris

119. Top Food Preservation Methods for the Home Kitchen with Melissa K. Norris

Get the Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist

In this episode, Melissa K. Norris talks about these 9 food preservation methods in this episode:

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01:05:31  |   Fri 27 Jun 2025
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118. "I ate a bug" & Other Weird Things Homesteaders Say & Do | Plus Q & A

This episode is from a livestream I recorded yesterday.  I'll be sharing some funny things I realized I say and do on my homestead. I think you will find it entertaining. Please share your own storie…

00:32:25  |   Mon 09 Jun 2025
117. Intro to Building a Natural Medicine Cabinet with Dr. Aber Belt

117. Intro to Building a Natural Medicine Cabinet with Dr. Aber Belt

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Amber Belt to discuss the importance of creating a natural medicine cabinet for your home or homestead. We explore the reasons why organization by category is use…

00:26:28  |   Fri 09 May 2025
116. Food Security- Reasons Why You Need a Plan & How to Get Started

116. Food Security- Reasons Why You Need a Plan & How to Get Started

In this episode, we explore the critical issue of food security and how to prepare for potential shortages by becoming more self-sufficient. Learn practical tips on how to start a garden, raise lives…

00:19:11  |   Fri 11 Apr 2025
115. 4 Reason Why You Should Start Homesteading

115. 4 Reason Why You Should Start Homesteading

In this video, I’m sharing my personal homesteading journey and the reasons why my family and I have been dedicated to this lifestyle for over 21 years. Homesteading has been a dream of mine since ch…

00:12:22  |   Fri 28 Feb 2025
114. Herbs & Herbalism 101 with KhadiYah Preciado

114. Herbs & Herbalism 101 with KhadiYah Preciado

Join us for an inspiring interview with KhadiYah Preciado, a passionate herbalist. She shares her journey from personal health struggles to developing proven frameworks like the T.E.A. Method, 4 Leve…

00:45:49  |   Fri 21 Feb 2025
113. Should You Start Homesteading in 2025?

113. Should You Start Homesteading in 2025?

 

Are you thinking about starting your homesteading journey but unsure if now is the right time? In this episode, I’ll help you decide if homesteading life is for you and when to take that first step…

00:16:38  |   Wed 05 Feb 2025
112. They Quit Farming to Travel the Country (a pivot story).

112. They Quit Farming to Travel the Country (a pivot story).

Get the Free Homesteading for Beginners Checklist: https://www.healthyhomesteading.com/checklist/

In this episode, Olivia shares her incredible journey from running a thriving farm-to-table business …

00:34:33  |   Sat 23 Nov 2024
111. What Happened to Mona and the Homesteading for Beginners podcast?

111. What Happened to Mona and the Homesteading for Beginners podcast?

I'm ok! I know it's been awhile since I've update this podcast. I share why I had to take a break and my plans for the future. Thank you so much for listening. I truly appreciate you!

Make sure you c…

00:10:51  |   Mon 04 Nov 2024
110. Permaculture 101- New Homesteaders Need to Know This Skill {Rebroadcast}

110. Permaculture 101- New Homesteaders Need to Know This Skill {Rebroadcast}

In this episode of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast, I chat with Larry Wheeler about integrating permaculture design into your homestead. Discover the principles of permaculture and its applica…

00:29:13  |   Thu 26 Sep 2024
109. Should Homesteaders be on social media? Why I quit and other personal updates.

109. Should Homesteaders be on social media? Why I quit and other personal updates.

In this episode, I share the personal challenges and transformative decisions that led me to leave social media and focus on my mental and emotional well-being. From the joy of having my family live …

00:17:11  |   Fri 13 Sep 2024
108. Raising Rabbits for Meat & Fertilizer with Laura Cox {Rebroadcast}

108. Raising Rabbits for Meat & Fertilizer with Laura Cox {Rebroadcast}

In this episode, we're diving into small-scale homesteading with rabbits. Laura Cox shares her journey from resisting to embracing rabbits for meat, manure, and more. Learn the essentials of rabbit c…

00:43:36  |   Wed 21 Aug 2024
107. Chickens 101: Pros and Cons of Keeping Chickens for Beginners {Rebroadcast}

107. Chickens 101: Pros and Cons of Keeping Chickens for Beginners {Rebroadcast}

In this episode of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast, host Mona Weathers dives into the essentials of chicken ownership. From their amusing dinosaur-like demeanor to the pros and cons of keeping…

00:19:09  |   Fri 02 Aug 2024
106. Quail are the New Chicken with Jasmin Bass {Rebroadcast}

106. Quail are the New Chicken with Jasmin Bass {Rebroadcast}

In this episode of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast, host Mona Weathers delves into the benefits of raising quail for meat and eggs, especially for those with small-scale or suburban homesteads…

00:41:28  |   Wed 24 Jul 2024
105. Pasture Management 101 with Cal Hardage

105. Pasture Management 101 with Cal Hardage

In this episode, we talk with Cal Hardidge, a regenerative farmer and host of the 'Grazing Grass' podcast. We delve into the principles and practices of grass-based livestock management, focusing on …

00:58:30  |   Thu 11 Jul 2024
104. Twenty-five Homesteading Skills You Can Start with Little to No Land

104. Twenty-five Homesteading Skills You Can Start with Little to No Land

In this episode I dive into 25 practical ways to kickstart your homesteading journey, even if you have little to no land. From gardening on apartment balconies to learning animal husbandry without ow…

00:20:59  |   Wed 26 Jun 2024
103. Celebrating Small Wins: Transform Your Homesteading Journey

103. Celebrating Small Wins: Transform Your Homesteading Journey

In this episode of the 'Homesteading for Beginners' podcast, I emphasize the importance of celebrating small wins to remain motivated and achieve long-term goals. I share personal stories from my hom…

00:29:13  |   Thu 13 Jun 2024
102. The Truth About Homesteading: A Pros & Cons List

102. The Truth About Homesteading: A Pros & Cons List

Hey there, future and new homesteaders! In this episode of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast, we’re getting real about homesteading. Is it as amazing as it sounds, or are there some hidden chall…

00:19:03  |   Tue 04 Jun 2024
101. DIY Greenhouse Plans with Carolynne Hill

101. DIY Greenhouse Plans with Carolynne Hill

Have you ever dreamed of having a beautiful and affordable greenhouse? Check out the DIY greenhouse plans from Hillside Market. #homesteading #homesteadingforbeginners #greenhouse #gardening 

In this…

00:43:44  |   Fri 24 May 2024
100. Beginner Homesteader's Starter Kit & 100th Episode Celebration!

100. Beginner Homesteader's Starter Kit & 100th Episode Celebration!

Celebrate with me today! This is the 100th episode of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast!

This podcast has been a labor of love and I'm just thrilled that I've made it this far. Thank you for bei…

00:18:35  |   Fri 17 May 2024
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