The Rustic Spirits Podcast
Welcome to The Rustic Spirits Podcast — where Regan and Kirsty share real conversations about homesteading, off-grid living, and building a life grounded in purpose, resilience, and regeneration.
From their 150-acre bush block in south-east Queensland, they dive into the wins, the mistakes, and the mindset shifts that come with creating a self-sufficient life from scratch. Whether you’re living off-grid, dreaming of it, or just curious about a slower, simpler way of life — this is the podcast for you.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 65 minutes
- Episodes
- 17
- Years Active
- 2025
18. ONE YEAR IN - Have Our Reasons for Homesteading Stayed the Same?
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 t…
Rise of the Machines? How to Build RESILIENCE in Uncertain Times.
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…
Homeschooling & Homesteading - This Was the Best Decision We Ever Made
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 homes…
MICROPLASTICS - Do We Really Eat a Credit Card a Week?!
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 g…
Life Lessons from a Travelling Toy Maker
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 champi…
How to Stay Married While Homesteading
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 thinkin…
Are you really Homesteading if You're not on LAND?
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, a…
Preparing for any Crisis - Homestead edition
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 exper…
What skills do you REALLY need to start a Homestead?
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, sto…
What does A.I. Mean for Homesteaders?
In this episode of the Rustic Spirits Podcast, we dive into the trending topic of A.I.—not because it’s trending, but because it’s here. We explore what this massive acceleration in technological dev…
Off-grid Solar, Janky Farm Sheds & Burning the Boats
In this episode of The Rustic Spirits Podcast Regan & Kirsty re-live their experiences from the first few weeks and months after arriving on their 150 acre off-grid property ready to embark on their …
Veggie Gardens, Food Security & the Real Cost of Growing Your Own Food
Another sit down with Regan & Kirsty as we dive into all things 'homestead gardening & food security' - a topic that's becoming more and more relevant, even outside of homesteading, as the world's sy…
Country Kids, Common Sense & Galactic Empires
this week we're having a chat about handling the wild side of homesteading with good ol’ common sense! We share funny tales of dodging curious bulls and teaching our kids to swing an axe without chop…
Budgets, Stockpiles & Green Tree Frogs
It's probably the question we get most often.. how much does it cost? To start a homestead, to buy machinery, to keep a homestead running, to start with animals and livestock. In this week's episode …
Bower Birds, Tiny Homes & Government Overreach
We take a look into the journey that prepared us for life in a tiny home and some of the major mindset shifts that had to happen first. From how we went from desiring every new home decor item to lea…
Guerrilla Gardening, Detoxing Sugar & Urban Homesteading
In this episode we dive into our backstory and take a look at some of the moments in our lives that reoriented us from career-driven, fast-paced, unhealthy and broken towards this life of becoming th…
Podcasters, Hobby Farmers & Homesteaders
Well, we did it - we launched a podcast! After too much good content kept getting left on the cutting room floor we finally decided that the best place to share those deep-dive thoughts and explorati…