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.
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On today's episode, I share my social media break update. I'm only 6 days in and I'm seeing such great things happening. Listen to this episode to hear how it's going for me and maybe inspire you to …
Julia’s homestead is called The Humble Hive Homestead and it’s what a lot of people getting into homestead dream of having one day. Her homestead would be considered large-scale because of all the th…
Julia’s homestead is called The Humble Hive Homestead and it’s what a lot of people getting into homestead dream of having one day. Her homestead would be considered large-scale because of all the th…
One or two times a year, I reach the point where I know it's time for a break from social media. It's not usually because of frustration, but rather because I realize I need to find clarity and regai…
Today I have Laura Cox from Cox Homestead on the podcast to talk with us about raising rabbits on the homestead as a meat source. This is part one of this interview series. Find episode 54 for part o…
Today I have Laura Cox from Cox Homestead on the podcast to talk with us about raising rabbits on the homestead as a meat source. This is part one of this interview series. Find episode 55 for part t…
Do you have a homestead income and savings plan? In this episode, I share a short audio section from the Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders & Dreamers. I go over some ways for you to find money to st…
In this episode, my friend Larry Wheeler explains in basic terms what it means to use permaculture. He explains permaculture can be described as "organized common sense" and needs to follow the 3 eth…
These tips may seem counterintuitive because they actually take time to do but instead of being time-sucking activities they can become productivity hacks you can’t live without.
Often times we get i…
Melissa K. Norris is on the podcast today and I'm so excited for you to listen. If you have been in the homesteading space for any amount of time you have likely heard her name. She's an influential …
Melissa K. Norris is on the podcast today and I'm so excited for you to listen. If you have been in the homesteading space for any amount of time you have likely heard her name. She's an influential …
Why do you want to homestead? It may seem like a simple question to answer but I think diving a little bit deeper into your reasons for homesteading will make your journey much more enjoyable and pur…
Today we conclude the 4 part interview series with Terra Osman. I thoroughly enjoyed this conversation because the topic of building and supporting community is just so important. In today’s episode …
As you dream about starting your homestead, adding to your homestead, living as a financially comfortable homesteader, or whatever it is you are dreaming about, remember the small steps you take toda…
Terra Osman walks us through how to use the Farmish app in the third part of this four-part interview series. She shares some ways to use it I hadn't even thought about. If you can open the app while…
Many people don’t realize how much growing space they have until they start growing food. Here are some tips for you if you want to start growing food in your backyard.
Find food already growing on…
If you are living in a suburban area and want to start homesteading you need to listen to this episode. Terra Osman and I continue our conversation about the Farmish app and here homesteading journey…
In today's solo episode, I'm talking about some very exciting things coming to the podcast with a special guest coming I interviewed for the show. Melissa K. Norris from the Pioneering Today podcast …
I know you are going to love this conversation with Terra Osman, the CEO and Founder of the Farmish app. In part 1 of this 4-part series, Terra shares why she decided to create the Farmish app.
Find …
I am thrilled to share the Workshop for Beginner Homesteaders & Dreamers with you! So many people are getting into the homesteading lifestyle unprepared and end up overwhelmed. It doesn't have to be …