Help your body heal itself & live more mindfully with Elizabeth Bruckner

In this heart-centered and practical episode of The Daring Well Podcast, Rita Mercer sits down with acupuncturist, fermentation maven, and author Elizabeth Bruckner to explore how the modern homesteader mindset can transform stress, scarcity, and burnout into joy, simplicity, hope, and sustainable wellness. From her own healing journey to practical habit-stacking strategies, Elizabeth shares tools and stories to help you take your first step—even if that step is simply resting.

Whether you live in a city apartment or on a farm, this episode will inspire you to start where you are, make peace with your pace, and choose joy as your compass.

🎧 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Elizabeth overcame chronic illness through tiny daily acts of wellness
• The real meaning of modern homesteading—and how it fits into any lifestyle
• Why the prescription for anxiety is action
• How to break the three myths that stop us from making lasting changes: “I don’t have time,” “I don’t have money,” and “It’s too complicated”
• The power of joy, rest, and daydreaming as wellness tools
• Why a scarcity mindset is often rooted in identity and how to shift toward abundance
• How to create meaningful habits using “found time” and habit-stacking
• Elizabeth’s favorite resources for gut healing and emotional freedom

“The best prescription for anxiety is action.”

Connect with Elizabeth Bruckner:

• 📖 Book: The Homesteader Mindset by Elizabeth Bruckner – available on Amazon and other major booksellers
• Website: www.createwellnessproject.com
• Free Gift, Homesteader Habit Tracker: www.createwellnessproject.com/gift

🎙️ Connect with Host Rita Mercer:

• Website: www.daringwell.com
• Instagram: info@daringwell.com
• Coaching & Guest Speaking Inquiries: Contact Rita

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