Episode 1 - The backstory

Summary

In this episode, Dawn Gorham shares the backstory of her transition to natural and holistic living on a rural farm in Tennessee. She discusses her journey of discovering the benefits of a natural diet and seeking out local farmers for food sources. Dawn also talks about her passion for growing her own food, raising chickens, and learning new homesteading skills. She shares the challenges and rewards of building a community and the importance of self-reliance. Dawn concludes by discussing her future plans for the farm, including continuing to build community and expanding the topics covered on her podcast.

Takeaways

Transitioning to natural and holistic living can have a positive impact on health and well-being.
Seeking out local farmers and growing your own food can lead to a more sustainable and self-sufficient lifestyle.
Building a community of like-minded individuals is important for support and sharing knowledge.
Taking control of your life and pursuing your passions can lead to a fulfilling and rewarding journey.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and New Year's Resolution
00:47 The Backstory: Transition to Natural and Holistic Living
03:09 Seeking Local Farmers and Changing Diet
04:04 Growing Food and Canning
05:29 Expanding Homestead and Raising Chickens
06:44 Learning New Skills and Becoming Self-Sufficient
07:43 Commitment to Natural Living and Homesteading
08:14 Prepping and Moving to a Rural Farm
09:24 Finding the Farm and Making the Decision
10:51 Building a Community and Starting a Homesteaders Group
13:15 Retirement and Full-Time Homesteading
20:02 Building a Cannery and Community Involvement
21:23 Transitioning to Full-Time Homesteading
22:19 Leaving the City and Pursuing Homesteading
23:15 Retirement and Taking Control of Life
25:13 Future Plans: Building Community and Self-Reliance
26:12 Expanding Topics on the Podcast
27:12 Closing Remarks and Well Wishes