Old Fashioned On Purpose
Have you felt it? Something is rippling through humanity at this moment. It's a stirring... a longing... a remembering. A sense that we are more capable than we’ve been led to believe. We want to feel alive, not sedated.. but we've lost our way. We've traded a life intertwined with nature for asphalt and artificial lights. We've swapped natural movement for a sedentary existence. We've given up food from the earth in favor of food from the factory. We've sacrificed our traditional skillsets for apps and gadgets. But while our overdose on modernity may have made us sick, there is an antidote. Join best-selling author and mentor, Jill Winger, each week as she digs into a different facet of the old-fashioned on purpose lifestyle.
Episodes
370 episodes
S16: E4: How to Break Out of the Modern Echo Chamber with Will Reusch
Curiosity is an underrated skill, especially when it comes to exploring topics that challenge our comfort zones. Today, I'm joined by one of my favorite content creators, Will Reusch—a brilliant educator who brings nuance to tough c...
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Season 16
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Episode 4
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1:04:25
S16: E3: Plan Your Garden with the Moon: How to Use History to Sync with Nature
What can history teach us about planting our gardens TODAY in 2024? In this episode, we sit down with Carol, the editor in chief of The Old Farmer’s Almanac, to explore the ancient practice of gardening by the moon. We dive into the...
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Season 16
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Episode 3
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47:08
S16: E2: Fit for the Farm: Practical Fitness Tips for Homesteaders
We homesteaders often joke about our farms being our gym, but what do you do when homestead chores are causing you pain? And how can we ensure that we stay physically fit as long as possible to keep pursuing this lifestyle we love so much?<...
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Season 16
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Episode 2
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38:03
S16: E1: To Everything There is a Season: A Personal Update
Our life is.... weird and different. We're entering a season that I never saw coming, yet it's wonderful in it's own way. However, it's taken me a while to come to terms with it. In today's personal episode, I'm sharing what I've be...
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Season 16
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Episode 1
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31:35
S15 E14: The Ultimate Tomato Episode: Preserving, Canning, Controversary, & More!
If your kitchen counters are currently covered in garden veggies like mine, this is the episode for you!We're talking all things tomatoes today: from how to make fresh sauce, to making tomato powder, to the controversary surrounding cann...
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Season 15
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Episode 14
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36:10
S15: E13: How to Buy Homestead Land in a Challenging Real Estate Market
"I'll never be able to afford a homestead!" It's one of the most common pain points I'm hearing right now and for good reason: the real estate market is tricky. I'm happy to be joined by Anna Young today. She's a loan officer with R...
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Season 15
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Episode 13
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36:20
S15 E12: Homesteader, Entrepreneur, Homeschooler: How I Keep All the Balls in the Air
How do you keep all the balls in the air when you're a multi-faceted homesteader?In this episode I'm sharing my most-used strategies for managing life as a homeschool mom, content creator, rancher, business owner, restaurant owner, and m...
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Season 15
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Episode 12
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41:08
S15 E11: A Different Way to Home Dairy: Could SHEEP Be in Your Future?
We've talked about goats... we've talked about cattle... but we've NEVER talked about dairy SHEEP. That's changing today with this enlightening conversation with Rachel Hester of Whoopsy Daisy Farm. If you love being a pioneer in ne...
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Season 15
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Episode 11
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53:36
S15: E10: What I'm Using for Homeschool Curriculum this Year (and a Plea)
"What are you using for homeschool curriculum this year??" I don't consider myself a homeschool content creator, but I'm always happy to share my favorite books and studies. Find out what I'm using for this coming year, plus an impo...
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Season 15
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Episode 10
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38:02
S15: E9: My Half-Baked Plan to Never Buy Chickens Again
For several years, I’ve been asking myself… how can we close our chicken loop? And by that, I mean how can I reduce the outside inputs in our home food production. It's easier said than done when it comes to livestock, BUT I've hatched a new pl...
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Season 15
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Episode 9
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38:42
S15: E8: NOW is the Time to Start Your Fall Garden. Here's How.
Looking for a bit of redemption after a less-than-stellar growing season? Want to reduce the pressure to preserve ALL the food right NOW? A fall garden can offer all of this and more and it's one of my secret weapons for growing more food with ...
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Season 15
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Episode 8
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31:54
S15: E7: A More Efficient Way to Sourdough
I never get tired of talking about sourdough, ESPECIALLY when it comes to ways to bake it more efficiently! Today I'm joined by Mike from Rosehill Sourdough to dive into some of the common pitfalls in the sourdough world that are co...
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Season 15
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Episode 7
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1:05:43
S15: E6: The Art of Cooking for a Crowd
Cooking for larger groups used to stress me out SO much, but over the years, I've honed my skills in putting food on the table for big groups WITHOUT spending all day in the kitchen. In today's episode I'm sharing a few of my favori...
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Season 15
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Episode 6
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36:15
S15: E5: The PERFECT Place to Homestead
I get the question constantly... "Where's the BEST place to homestead?" Listen in as I share my (probably surprising) answer, as well as the lessons I've been learning lately about community, flexibility, and leaning in.Po...
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Season 15
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Episode 5
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25:26
S15: E4: STOP Stressing Over Your Garden: My 3 Non-Negotiable Strategies
I love to share the mental health benefits of gardening, but what do you do when your garden makes you feel STRESSED, not serene? I've been there (more than once). Today I'm sharing my 3 non-negotiable garden strategies that I use every...
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Season 15
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Episode 4
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30:41
S15: E3: Could a Working Dog Make Your Homestead Chores Easier?
This episode blew my mind! I've been around plenty of working dogs, but they've always been used for working large numbers of livestock on huge pieces of land. However, this conversation with Jordyn Kelly of Working Aussies Homestea...
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Season 15
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Episode 3
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1:00:42
S15 E2: How to Become an Opt-Out Family
Ever wondered what happens when a social media influencer with a million followers swaps the digital spotlight for a tech-minimal lifestyle? This episode features Erin Lochner, the inspiring powerhouse behind "The Opt-Out Family." Erin takes us...
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Season 15
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Episode 2
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50:30
S15 E1: Mulching Magic: Unlocking the Secrets to a Thriving Garden
With gardening scaled back due to some timing issues with the milk cows, the spotlight is on the lifesaving benefits of mulch, especially as we brace for an impending drought. Learn how mulch can transform your garden by saving time, reducing w...
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Season 15
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Episode 1
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45:50
Why Meal Planning Doesn't Work for You (and what to do instead!)
I love to cook... I love to plan... but I've never been able to stick with a consistent meal planning system.And it bugged me for YEARS.However, when I realized our unconventional life requires an unconventional meal plan, everything ch...
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Season 14
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Episode 21
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35:31
The Veterinary Herbalist's Guide to Holistic Animal Care
Herbs have been used to doctor animals for millennia, but sadly it's tough to find information on how to use them in our modern age. Today I'm so thrilled to be joined by Dr. Patrick Jones-- a veterinarian, naturopath, and herbalist...
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Season 14
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Episode 20
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50:23
S14 E19: How to Grow Bananas in the Snow
Sometimes growing vegetables in a wintery climate can feel like an extreme sport... So when I received an email from Nate of the Manti Homestead sharing how he built an off-grid greenhouse that's growing bananas, passionfruit, and more in the U...
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Season 14
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Episode 19
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42:34
S14 S18: Let Your Garden Be Easy This Year
Does a garden really require blood, sweat, and tears to grow well? It's easy to think that, but what if we found a way to work *with* nature instead of against it? In today's episode, I'm sharing the most underrated garden hack and ...
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Season 14
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Episode 18
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28:08
S14 E17: How to Tap Into Your Heritage for a More Beautiful Life
We talk a lot about returning to our roots and reclaiming heritage skills... but what role does your family heritage REALLY play in your homesteading efforts? How can you lean on it for motivation during the stressful times? And what do you do ...
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Season 14
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Episode 17
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1:04:04
S14 E16: Cracking the Code of Whole Wheat Sourdough
Sourdough bread made with freshly-milled flour. It's many a homesteader's dream, but those whole wheat loaves can easily turn into a nightmare if you're not prepared. I am so excited to be joined by Mary of The Rose Homestead in tod...
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Season 14
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Episode 16
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51:20
S14 E15: Confessions of a Fun Hater
Ever been accused of being a "fun hater?" If so, you're not alone. In fact, it seems to be a common trait in those of us drawn towards old-fashioned things. Find out the difference between fun vs. flow and why your fun-hating ways m...
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Season 14
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Episode 15
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24:26