Old Fashioned On Purpose

Latest Episodes:

S19: E9: It Takes Guts to be Bad at Something Jul 27, 2026

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Being a beginner as an adult is humbling, awkward, and sometimes downright embarrassing—but it also takes a surprising amount of courage.

In this episode, I’m sharing a few recent experiences that reminded me just how vulnerable it feels to learn something new, why other people can be so quick to criticize, and the emotional rollercoaster that comes with not being good at something yet. I'll share some tips and encouragement and also explain why your beginner status may actually be one of your greatest advantages.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

Why I'm passionate about adults trying new things
My real life examples
Why some people are critical when others are newbies
Why we are afraid to try new things
Don't forget to stay humble
The rollercoaster of emotions when learning something new
How to change your perspective
How being a beginner can actual be a bonus when learning a new skill
Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Azure Standard and their non-GMO, wholesome food options (especially bulk food) here: https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=ANnu0O8ySU

--> Join Azure Standard for FREE and enjoy 15% off your first order of $100 or more. Simply use promo code OLDFASHIONED15 at checkout.

Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

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S19: E8: My House Is Hot. Here's What We're Eating (and What I'm Learning) Jul 20, 2026

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My house is hot this summer—and after more than a decade of central air, I’m realizing just how accustomed I’ve become to comfort.

In this episode, I’m sharing how the heat has made me more aware of my surroundings, more appreciative of certain things, and more thoughtful about what “old-fashioned on purpose” really means in everyday life. I’m also talking about what we’re eating during these sweltering days, including the simple meals and low-heat cooking strategies that are keeping us fed without turning the kitchen into an oven.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

My house is hot this year and I'm not used to it
Becoming more aware
Becoming more appreciative
What Old-Fashioned on Purpose really means
What (and how) we're eating during the summer

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Azure Standard and their non-GMO, wholesome food options (especially bulk food) here: https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=ANnu0O8ySU

--> Join Azure Standard for FREE and enjoy 15% off your first order of $100 or more. Simply use promo code OLDFASHIONED15 at checkout.

Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

S19: E7: When Everything Feels Out of Control I Do This Jul 13, 2026

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As you all probably know by now, my life has been a tad bit crazy lately. So I did the ultimate unplug from reality recently by participating in a horsemanship clinic for 10 days. Of course, that means that when I got back to 'normal', things were a tad overwhelming.

In this episode, I’m sharing what happens when worries turn into a negativity spiral, why our brains aren’t built to juggle everything at once, and the simple action steps that I take to conquer fear and overwhelm.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

How I unplug when life is crazy
What happened after I returned to normal life
The negativity spiral problem
We aren't supposed to multi-task
Get rid of the vague with mapping
My real life examples
Action cures fear
Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Azure Standard and their non-GMO, wholesome food options (especially bulk food) here: https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=ANnu0O8ySU

--> Join Azure Standard for FREE and enjoy 15% off your first order of $100 or more. Simply use promo code OLDFASHIONED15 at checkout.

Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

S19: E6: How I'm Building a New Life from Old Things Jun 29, 2026

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Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about identity and how we lose pieces of ourselves over time, and what it looks like to slowly come back to who we’ve always been. In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve been rediscovering about myself, why old things have been speaking to me so deeply, and how I'm creating a home with secondhand pieces.

I’ll also share practical tips for finding the best vintage pieces, defining your own style, working with limitations, using what you already have, and why paint might just be the most underrated tool in your home. This is part reflection, part practical guide, and a little love letter to old things, imperfect homes, and becoming more yourself.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

Thinking about our identities and coming back to ourselves
What I've rediscovered about myself recently
What I've been finding lately
My thoughts on old things
Tip #1: where I'm buying the best pieces
Tip #2: figuring out a style
Tip #3: Limitations as a guide and not a roadblock
Tip #4: Look around your home
Tip #5: Paint is the best
Tip #6: Ask around
Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Stay tuned for my new cookbook: The Old-Fashioned on Purpose Cookbook: Timeless Recipes That Fit Your Modern Life, coming SOON in October 2026!!
Find photos of some of my recent old finds in this post: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2026/06/the-girl-who-saw-treasure-in-junk.html

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

S19: E5: My New Old House Jun 22, 2026

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In this episode, I’m giving you a virtual tour of my new old house: the big-picture pieces, the quirky challenges, the garden and yard details, and the interior spaces I’m slowly bringing back to life.

I'm sharing the details on how my new old house isn’t polished or perfect, but there’s so much I already love about it, and how I’m learning a ton about how to focus on layers instead of going 'all in' on projects. Whether you're moving to a new place or simply feeling overwhelmed with your current one, I think this episode has some great tips to help you learn to love what you have.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

Giving you a virtual tour of my new old house
Recent criticisms and my response
Big picture stuff on my new place
The challenges of a new home
What I love about my new place
My garden and yard details
The interior of my new old house
Focusing on layers
Why growth isn't always good
Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

The Substack article on My New Old House: https://jillwinger.substack.com/p/the-new-old-house
The blog article on My New Old House: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2026/05/the-new-old-house.html

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

S19: E4: The Lessons I Learned From My Most Difficult Horse Jun 15, 2026

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In this episode, I’m sharing the lessons I learned from one of my greatest teachers: my most difficult horse, Tag. We’ll talk about the specific lessons that I learned through lots of training and mentorships as well as why this tough training matters just as much for the human as it does for the horse.

More than anything, Tag taught me that progress comes from hard work, paying attention, and learning to lead with clarity. Even if you don't own horses, I think there's lots of good thought-provoking parts that you'll still find interesting.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

Imposter syndrome issues with horse training
Why mentorship is important
Why it's your fault
History about my horse Tag
Unlocking the hindquarters
Don't bend too much
Self-regulation is key
Not trapping him
Splitting his attention
Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Find your garden seeds and supplies at True Leaf Market and use the code: homestead15 for 15% off your order.
Learn more about my book here: http://oldfashionedbook.com/

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

S19: E3: How I Unbecame a Homestead Influencer Jun 08, 2026

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I thought the homesteading part of me had gone quiet—maybe even fizzled out. For a while, I blamed burnout, but I’m beginning to see there was something deeper happening beneath the surface: a reckoning with identity, purpose, and what naturally happens when the things you love become the things you do for a living.

In this episode, I’m sharing my backstory with homesteading, my burnout, and the pivotal moment that brought me full circle. Join me as I share how I’m learning to keep the skills and interests that still feel alive while leaving behind the identity traps that no longer fit.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

My backstory
When the things you love becomes a business
Dealing with burnout
Pivotal point that brought me full circle
Keeping the skills and interests and not the identity traps
What I'm leaving behind
Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Find your garden seeds and supplies at True Leaf Market and use the code: homestead15 for 15% off your order.
Learn about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/
My podcast episode on identities: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/season-18-episode-16-when-good-identities-become-cages-and-how-to-break-free
My podcast episode on current homesteading: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/season-18-episode-8-what-the-hell-happened-to-homesteading

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

S19: E2: The Garden I Didn't Plan for: How I'm Starting Over in a New Space Jun 01, 2026

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No matter how much my life shifts, I suppose I will always be the woman who starts seeds in late winter. Even in the midst of deep uncertainty.

In this episode, I’m sharing what starting over looks like in my new garden. I’ll walk you through the new space, the first steps I’m taking to build a garden from scratch, and the goals I have for it both now and for the future. I’m sure these plans will shift and evolve over the coming months, but for now, this is where I’m beginning.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

Why I planted seeds this year
My current garden burnout
Why I decided to garden anyway
Describing my new garden
My new garden goals
Growing microgreens
Final thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Find your garden seeds and supplies at True Leaf Market and use the code: homestead15 for 15% off your order.
Find Redmond's Soil Test Kit here: http://theprairiehomestead.com/soiltest
Check out the pictures of my new garden in this post: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2026/05/starting-seeds-starting-over.html
Here's my previous podcast episode on my garden plans that I refer to in today's episode: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/season-18-episode-9-im-not-planting-a-garden-this-year-heres-why

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

S19: E1: The Biggest & Hardest Transition of My Life May 25, 2026

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In this deeply personal podcast episode, I’m sharing about walking through the biggest life transition I’ve ever faced. I reflect on how I got here, the vulnerability of being cracked open, and the strange mix of grief, relief, fear, and hope that can all exist at once.

I also explore what not to say to someone in a tender season, how we often project our own stories & expectations onto other people’s lives, and why big transitions rarely fit neatly with cultural desires. This is my open & honest conversation about change, humanness, and learning to hold contradictory feelings with grace.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

My biggest life transition right now
A slow unraveling
The vulnerability & struggles
What not to say to someone dealing with a big life transition
How we project our stories on other people
Contradictory feelings
The cultural implications in society
Being cracked open
Final Thoughts

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Find your garden seeds and supplies at True Leaf Market and use the code: homestead15 for 15% off your order.

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

S18: E16: When Good Identities Become Cages (and how to break free) Apr 27, 2026

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Today, I’m exploring the power of identity and how it shapes us, anchors us, and sometimes quietly begins to confine us. Even the identities that are good and meaningful can become cages when we cling to them too tightly or start to outgrow the version of ourselves they were built around.

In this episode, I unpack how to recognize when an identity is supporting you versus trapping you, the questions worth asking when everything starts to feel different, and the very real grief that can come with letting an old version of yourself go.

Podcast Episode Highlights:

Everything feels different
My huge identity shifts over time
Identities can be good AND bad (aka in the grey)
Identities can become cages BECAUSE they are good
Questions to ask yourself to see if your identity is helping you or not
How to know when your identity is trapping you
The grief connected to losing your identity
Final thoughts on releasing identities

Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:

Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com

Use the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on your order

Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/

--> Use the code PODCAST for a $15 off discount on Meal Craft

Earlier podcast episode I mentioned today: Season 18: Episode 6: The Magic of Not Belonging

OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:

Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

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