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Ep 171. 8 Things to Do Before You Set Homestead Goals for 2026
New Jan 06, 2026 17 min

Ep 171. 8 Things to Do Before You Set Homestead Goals for 2026

Before you start setting garden or homestead goals for the new year, there’s something important to do first: prepare instead of rushing. In this episode, we talk about the simple things you can do...

Ep 170. What 2026 Will Bring for The Homestead Challenge
Dec 23, 2025 14 min

Ep 170. What 2026 Will Bring for The Homestead Challenge

I’m sharing a quiet end-of-year check-in, reflecting on what worked (and what didn’t) in the past year, and talking through what I’m dreaming up for the year ahead. From reimagining community and c...

Ep 167. DIY Homemade Gifts That People Actually Want
Dec 09, 2025 16 min

Ep 167. DIY Homemade Gifts That People Actually Want

Homemade gifts can be thoughtful and practical — if people actually know how to use them. In this episode, we’re sharing our favorite high-compliance DIY gifts for non-crunchy friends and family, s...

Ep 165. What I Learned this Year as a City Homesteader
Dec 02, 2025 19 min

Ep 165. What I Learned this Year as a City Homesteader

It’s officially December, and we’re starting our year-end reflection a little early around here. In this episode of The Homestead Challenge Podcast, we talk honestly about what actually worked on o...

Ep 163. 8 Pantry Staples that Double as Herbal Wellness
Nov 21, 2025 20 min

Ep 163. 8 Pantry Staples that Double as Herbal Wellness

If you’ve ever felt like herbalism requires a huge apothecary or a ton of expensive ingredients, this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. Today, we’re talking about the everyday pa...

Ep 162. Rethinking Rest this Holiday Season
Nov 18, 2025 20 min

Ep 162. Rethinking Rest this Holiday Season

In today’s episode, we’re talking about rethinking rest during the holiday season and why traditional “relaxation” doesn’t always make us feel restored. If you’re overwhelmed by holiday expectation...

Ep 161. 6 Easy Things to Forage in November
Nov 11, 2025 16 min

Ep 161. 6 Easy Things to Forage in November

In this episode, we’re talking about what you can still forage in November—even if there’s snow on the ground. I share six easy-to-identify wild foods and herbs like pine needles, rose hips, late-s...

Ep 160. 5 Ways to Make Taking Herbs Easier When You're Sick
Nov 07, 2025 14 min

Ep 160. 5 Ways to Make Taking Herbs Easier When You're Sick

In this episode, we’re talking about herbal compliance — the simple truth that herbs only work if you actually take them. After being sick all week and realizing she barely used her herbs, Brittany...

Ep 158. Free Up $500 Before Christmas by Shopping Your Pantry
Oct 28, 2025 18 min

Ep 158. Free Up $500 Before Christmas by Shopping Your Pantry

In this episode, we’re challenging ourselves to free up $500 before Christmas by shopping our pantries instead of the grocery store. We talk about how to take inventory, build meal plans using what...

Ep 155. 2025 Homesteading Deals I Would Actually Buy
Oct 10, 2025 13 min

Ep 155. 2025 Homesteading Deals I Would Actually Buy

If you’re feeling tempted by all the Prime Day and early Black Friday sales but aren’t sure what’s actually worth it for your homestead — this one’s for you. I’m taking a quick break from my homest...

Ep 153. Headaches, Tylenol, and My Herbal Protocol
Oct 03, 2025 24 min

Ep 153. Headaches, Tylenol, and My Herbal Protocol

🌿 Mentioned in this episode: Common root causes of headaches and how to spot them How to think through OTC pain relievers vs. anti-inflammatories Our go-to herbal tea blend for headaches Ti...