Homesteading for Beginners
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.
Episodes
It's important for homesteaders to have healthy bodies and minds. One way to do that is learn how to support our healthy by reducing things that tear our health down and increase things and aid in healing.
On today's episode of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast I'm talking with a Naturopathic Physician, Dr. Amber Belt. She shares so very important information about how to support our health as homesteaders.
In this episode s...
Today, I'm diving into a topic close to my heart: homesteading as a mom. As a homesteading coach and a mother myself, I understand the unique challenges and rewards of juggling homesteading aspirations with the responsibilities of raising children, especially little ones. Here's what I've learned and want to share with you:
- Finding Balance: Being a mom and a homesteader means constantly balancing our desire to give our children t...
Gardening tends to be one of the very first skills learned by new homesteaders. And I think it’s fantastic. Some people seem to intuitively know what to do as soon as they start. Other’s struggle to get seedlings to grow and stay alive and take on the belief they have a black thumb and growing is just hard for them. If you are one of those black thumb people I’m going to help you in today’s episode by giving you some green thumb t...
The homesteader's mindset is unique. We tend to have a different outlook on life than many people. We are choosing this lifestyle for many reasons and there are some common characteristics that help us enjoy this life some much.
Listen to episode 95 to learn the 9 characteristics the contribute to the homesteader mindset.
-Prepared
-Producing more than we consume.
-Problem Solver & Resilienc...
If you are thinking about getting chicks or chickens this season then you need to listen to this interview with Dalia Monterroso. Dalia has been educationing people about caring for backyard chickens for years and in this interview she shares tips for raising day old chicks. Before you get those cute chicks this year be sure to listen to this episode.
On today's episode Dalia shared:
-Her story and how she became a backyard chicke...
I tend to talk about the weather a lot. A few weeks ago I brought up the weather to one of my daughters and she laughed and said, “Why do you always talk about the weather?” I told her it’s because it’s a big part of my life as a homesteader and horse owner. My daily life changes based on what the weather is doing.
I also like to talk about the weather because it's a universal small talk topic that everyone has an opinion about. Le...
If you have listened to this podcast for more than a few episodes you know how much I encourage homesteaders and dreamers to find a local community. There as so many reasons why I believe this is a crucial step in your journey and in today's episode I chat with two of my homesteading friends from the town where we used to live in California.
Adam and Leslie Martin are homesteading full time now in Tennessee. They started their bee...
If you have ever wondered what it's like to be coached by Mona Weathers, you need to listen to this episode. In this episode I coach Kelvin Crosy, a deafblind potter living in California. His desire is to start a homestead within the next year or so. This coaching session is Mona coaching Kelvin through the first steps to starting his homesteading journey.
In this episode we talk about...
- Kelvins story of how he went blind an...
I've learned so many lessons throughout my journey but these lessons are 5 truths that have stood out the most. I hope you enjoy episode 90 of the Homesteading for Beginners podcast.
- Rusing doesn't always get things don faster.
- Livestock sometimes have their own plans and usually it's opposite of your plans.
- You don't have to do ALL OF THE THINGS. You can get really good a few homesteading skills.
- Community dependenc y needs ...
What do you do when your spouse or partner is not on board with your homesteading dreams? This is something I hear people struggling with all the time. One spouse is all into the idea of homesteading and the other has big reservations or is very against the idea.
Recently, I coach a member of my students through this very topic. I decided a podcast episode on this topic would be good for those dealing with the sa...
If I were to have the opportunity to start my homesteading journey over again, I would do a few things differently. In this episode I share some lessons learned throughout the 21 years of my homesteading journey that I've broken down into 3 stages. Listen to this episode for inspiration and tips for you and your homesteading journey.
Mona's info and important links:
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Free Homesteading f...
Have you ever had a love/hate relationship with something? Well, I have a love/hate relationship with some of my farm work. I don't usually use the word hate, and there are very few things I actually hate. And I don't really hate any of my farm work. But I do strongly dislike some things, and I've come to realize that it's perfectly fine and normal not to love every part of your life. It's the things that challenge us that are ofte...
If you are listening to this you are likely a new homesteader or homestead dreamer. You are either in the beginning years or the dreaming years of your journey.
It seems homesteading has gained in popularity these past few years. It’s no surprise. Since 2020 people have been evaluating their quality of life and their health.
Sipping tea while sitting on your front porch overlooking the acres of land. Spending your days watching you...
I get the excitement and motivation that comes with the start of a new year. It's a fresh slate and a chance to set new goals and make positive changes. However, I also understand that it can be challenging to maintain that enthusiasm as the days go by. That's why it's important to approach goal-setting with a realistic mindset and create a plan that is achievable and sustainable in the long run. Remember to break down your goals i...
While I was planning for my homestead and business goals for 2024, the word "invest" came to mind. I've realized that I need to focus on investing my time, money, and energy into things that will propel my goals forward. This also means reducing or eliminating things that don't contribute to my goals.
I chose the word "invest" because it carries more weight. When we invest, we are intentional and expect a return on our investment.
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In this episode, I’m sharing some of the things that are happening in my life right now and things I’ve gone through in the past that will shape how I move forward with my homesteading goals in 2024. Perhaps it will help you as well but at the very least you will get to hear what plans I have coming and how you can get involved.
Episodes mentioned in this episode:
Ep. 15: Letting Go of Your Timeline
Ep. 17 Make Thankfulness a Part ...
In this episode, we'll explore the fundamental principles of organic gardening and how they set it apart from conventional gardening methods. Jessica Gaige from the Organic Gardening for Beginners podcast shares her inspiring journey into the world of organic gardening and the reasons behind their commitment to this earth-friendly approach.
Discover the secrets of organic gardening as we delve into topics like soil health, pest and...
When you think of the homesteading lifestyle is part of that picture you racing around trying to get all the stuff done on the farm? Or is it you have a pace that matches nature? A place where time is not your enemy and you have a more relaxed way about you.
Are you envisioning rest and calm or busyness and hurrying? If you are envisioning rest and calm then you must intentionally set up your life to create that.
Because the altern...
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If you have ever wondered about the ketogenic diet then you need to listen to this episode. My guest Robert Sikes of Keto Savage shares the benefits of applying a keto diet to your life.
In this episode we discuss:
- what is a ketogenic diet
- why you should consider keto
- foods to avoid while on the keto diet
- how homesteading and healthy eating go hand in hand
- and more!
This is episode 79 of the Homesteading for Beginners po...
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