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Pioneering Today

Pioneering Today is all about getting back to basics, simple living, and self-sufficiency with old-fashioned skills and wisdom in a modern world. With heirloom gardening, canning, preserving the harvest, from scratch cooking, raising your own food, including livestock (backyard chickens, pigs, and cattle), natural medicine, herbs, DIY like soap making along with living a simple self-sufficient life, no matter where you live. Hosted by 5th generation homesteader, Melissa K. Norris, author of The Made-from-Scratch Life. This podcast brings you the conversation from MelissaKNorris.com and The Pioneering Today Academy, with Q&A's, teaching, tutorials, and always giving you practical ways and tips to live the simple and self-sufficient life.

Education Home & Garden How To Leisure
Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
38 minutes
Episodes
406
Years Active
2016 - 2025
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How to Structure Your Days So You Don't Fall Behind

How to Structure Your Days So You Don't Fall Behind

In this episode, I’m sharing my best tips that I use on a daily and weekly basis to get it all done from work, household chores, homestead chores, and quality family time. Today’s podcast is a coachi…

00:39:56  |   Fri 04 Mar 2022
Avoid Overwhelm - Choosing What’s Right for Your Homestead

Avoid Overwhelm - Choosing What’s Right for Your Homestead

Today’s podcast is a coaching call with Pioneering Today Academy member Stephanie Hester-Rodriguiz. She is moving to a new homestead property and looking for tips for what to do first and how to avoi…

00:36:49  |   Fri 25 Feb 2022
Best Time-Saving Tips for New Garden Beds

Best Time-Saving Tips for New Garden Beds

Today’s podcast is a coaching call with Pioneering Today Academy member Susan Vesta who is moving to raw land and looking for the best time-saving tips when it comes to establishing new gardens and g…

00:42:41  |   Fri 18 Feb 2022
Successful Gluten-Free Baking That Tastes Good with Robyn Harrison

Successful Gluten-Free Baking That Tastes Good with Robyn Harrison

I shared recently that I’m going to be having to go gluten-free for a while to help regulate some imbalances in my body, which is why today’s podcast is so timely for me! If you're looking to transit…

00:40:11  |   Fri 11 Feb 2022
COVID Herbal Protocols & Online Censorship

COVID Herbal Protocols & Online Censorship

Our family is recovering from COVID and doing very well. In this episode, I’m sharing our experience as well as some of the herbal protocols we followed to help alleviate symptoms and get through the…

00:44:07  |   Fri 04 Feb 2022
Homesteading with Children with Rebekah Rhodes

Homesteading with Children with Rebekah Rhodes

If homesteading and gardening are hard work, then homesteading and gardening with children can seem downright impossible! We're taking a realistic look at what homesteading with children looks like a…

00:54:47  |   Fri 21 Jan 2022
Raising Pigs for Meat with “Pork” Rhyne Cureton

Raising Pigs for Meat with “Pork” Rhyne Cureton

Learning how to raise pigs for meat is a great option for any homestead or farm wanting to become more self-sustainable. But choosing the breed and tailoring the care takes a bit of know-how. Join me…

00:50:39  |   Fri 14 Jan 2022
New Gardening Techniques & Varieties to Grow in 2022

New Gardening Techniques & Varieties to Grow in 2022

What new gardening techniques and plant varieties am I growing in this year's garden? Listen to this podcast to find out what's been working and what I'm changing this year including plant varieties,…

00:29:02  |   Fri 07 Jan 2022
Looking Back at 2021 & Forward to 2022

Looking Back at 2021 & Forward to 2022

In this episode I'm looking back at the year (2021), sharing some of my favorite takeaways and even sharing future plans for 2022. I’m covering topics from decluttering month by month, breeding cows,…

00:34:25  |   Fri 17 Dec 2021
The Link Between Bees & Plant Medicine

The Link Between Bees & Plant Medicine

Today’s podcast is with Kaylee Richardson from The Honeystead and we’re discussing all the links between beekeeping and plant medicine, including the medicinal benefits of honey, pollen, propolis, be…

00:51:13  |   Fri 10 Dec 2021
How to Host a Holiday Craft Party

How to Host a Holiday Craft Party

Give heartfelt homemade gifts this year and build fellowship at the same time by hosting your own holiday craft party! Listen in for all my tips and DIYs for the ultimate crafting day to fill your ho…

00:22:03  |   Fri 03 Dec 2021
The Homestead Documentary Project with Carrie Wilson

The Homestead Documentary Project with Carrie Wilson

I'm chatting with Carrie Wilson discussing everything you need to know about the Homestead Documentary Project. We're discussing what it is, who can benefit from it, where to watch, and where to find…

00:44:57  |   Fri 12 Nov 2021
How to Use a Generator During a Power Outage

How to Use a Generator During a Power Outage

We live in a very rural area and experience power outages on a regular basis, especially during the winter months. Over the past 22 years, we've learned how to use a generator during a power outage, …

00:45:51  |   Fri 05 Nov 2021
What to do if Your Medicine Isn't Available & Alternative Medicine

What to do if Your Medicine Isn't Available & Alternative Medicine

What if you couldn't get medicine from the store? What would you do? We're discussing different options for alternative medicines, like growing and using medicinal herbs at home, as well as supply an…

00:28:23  |   Fri 22 Oct 2021
Hugelkultur Garden Beds (What, How & Why)

Hugelkultur Garden Beds (What, How & Why)

If you've never heard the term hugelkultur gardening you're in for a treat. This centuries-old method of gardening is making a comeback, and this podcast episode is filled with everything you need to…

00:39:59  |   Fri 15 Oct 2021
Growing, Preserving & Using Rosehips Medicinally

Growing, Preserving & Using Rosehips Medicinally

Did you know that a teaspoon of rosehips has as much vitamin C as 6 oranges? If you’re not using rosehips medicinally, this podcast is a must-listen! I’m talking with CeAnne from Farmhouse teas and w…

00:29:45  |   Fri 08 Oct 2021
Raising Sheep for Fiber, Flock Care & Naturally Dyed Yarn

Raising Sheep for Fiber, Flock Care & Naturally Dyed Yarn

If you’ve ever wondered about raising sheep for their wool or fiber this podcast episode is for you. I’m talking with Janet from Timbercreek Farms who is sharing all her knowledge on raising healthy …

00:50:38  |   Fri 01 Oct 2021
Ultimate Guide to Fermenting Vegetables

Ultimate Guide to Fermenting Vegetables

In this podcast we're talking all about fermenting vegetables! Including the three different kinds of fermentation and which is used when fermenting vegetables, how to ferment vegetables, plus all th…

00:32:24  |   Fri 24 Sep 2021
A Guide to Raising Goats with Rachael Tuller from Lost Peacock Creamery

A Guide to Raising Goats with Rachael Tuller from Lost Peacock Creamery

If you're thinking about buying goats or raising goats on your property, this is the post for you. We're covering everything you need to know about raising goats for a successful journey. We'll be co…

00:45:43  |   Sat 18 Sep 2021
Why Makeup & Skincare Ingredients Matter More Than You Think

Why Makeup & Skincare Ingredients Matter More Than You Think

Our skin is our biggest organ and what we come in contact with affects us. It's important to know what ingredients we're putting on our body, not only the ones that are harmful, but also the ones tha…

00:42:06  |   Fri 10 Sep 2021
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