Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World

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EP:453 Homesteading Ethics: Provide for Yourself or Others? Dec 20, 2024

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In this podcast episode I'm recapping my experience at the Homestead movie premiere in Salt Lake City, UT. Being at the premiere brought up some important questions and I found myself having deep thought-provoking conversations with friends and family afterward. If you have yet to checkout the Homestead movie, or want to learn more, visit https://melissaknorris.com/angel. For more information and any links mentioned in this episode, visit https://melissaknorris.com/453

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EP:452 What Most Gardeners Get Wrong About Fruit Tree Care (And How to Fix It) w/ Susan Poizner Dec 13, 2024

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Join me with my guest, Susan Poizner, as we discuss fruit tree care and management. I'm excited for today's episode because I learned something new that I'm excited to implement in our orchard next year. Susan is a wealth of knowledge about all things fruit trees and I know you'll find today's podcast filled with wisdom and tips.

For more information and any links mentioned in this episode, visit https://melissaknorris.com/452.

EP:451 Could This Movie Be the Start of a Global Homesteading Revolution? Dec 06, 2024

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Join me with my guest, Jason Ross, co-author of the Black Autumn book series which has been turned into a movie and TV series called Homestead. In this episode, we're discussing how homesteading can bring communities together for good and to learn skills that provide hope for the future unknowns.

For more information and any links mentioned in this episode (including where you can grab David's books), visit https://melissaknorris.com/451.

To enter the Homestead giveaway, visit the link and purchase tickets to see Homestead (releasing on December 20, 2024) in a theatre near you. https://www.angel.com/pre-sales/homestead/giveaway To learn more about the Homestead movie or watch the trailor, go here: https://www.homestead.tv/

EP: 450 Ancestral Cheesemaking for Better Gut Health: The Benefits of Traditional Methods with David Asher Nov 15, 2024

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It's incredible the difference between commercial and ancestral methods of cheesemaking. Join me for today's podcast with author David Asher as we talk about what you need to know for natural cheesemaking at home. Plus, you won't want to miss his tip on using sourdough starter to make a homemade cheese culture. You read that right, a sourdough starter! I can't wait to give it a try.

For more information and any links mentioned in this episode (including where you can grab David's books), visit https://melissaknorris.com/450.

EP: 449 - THIS is the Long-Lost Secret to Your Best Skincare Nov 08, 2024

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You may not think of regenerative farming practices and skincare as topics that go hand-in-hand, but after this podcast you might! Not only can regenerative agriculture save the planet, but it can save your skin! Join me in this podcast interview with Charles Mayfield from Farrow Skincare to learn the long-lost secret to your best skincare.

For more information and any links mentioned in this episode (including where you can find out more about Farrow Skincare), visit https://melissaknorris.com/449.

EP: 448 - Taming Anxiety: Turning Worry into Purpose on Your Homestead Nov 01, 2024

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Most of us will experience times of uncertainty at some point in our lives. This uncertainty can turn into worry and/or anxiety if not properly processed. However, there are ways to control our emotions and let them work for us instead of against us.

Join me with today's podcast guest, Britnay Nelson for this episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast (episode #448) as we discuss how to turn worry into purpose. For more information and any links mentioned in this episode, visit https://melissaknorris.com/448.

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EP 447: From My Homestead to Yours: My Fall Checklist for a Stress-Free Winter Oct 25, 2024

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As summer rolls into fall it's important for any homestead to walk through the checklist of things to do to be prepared for winter. The bonus of doing these tasks is that it sets you up for a great spring the following year. Join me as I walk you through everything we've been doing on our homestead. For more information and any links mentioned in this episode, visit https://melissaknorris.com/447.

EP: 446 - Digestive Remedies from our Great Grandmothers Oct 18, 2024

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Our diets are more important than Western civilization gives them credit for. Everything from what we put into our bodies and how our digestive system handles that food to the effects of that food is often overlooked (or ignored). Join me with my guest, Heather Woodruff, as we discuss how to heal our guts based on what we put in our bodies. For more information and any links mentioned in this episode, visit https://melissaknorris.com/446.

EP: 445 - What Our Ancestors Had Right & Hybrid Home Butchery Model Oct 11, 2024

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Sometimes more modern doesn't mean better. For years, our ancestors raised, slaughtered and butchered animals for their families without the help of butchers. In this episode, my guest Andrea and I are discussing ways to get back to the old ways of butchering with a hybrid model that allows you more control of the cuts and costs less in the long run. For more information and any links mentioned in this episode, visit https://melissaknorris.com/445.

EP: 444 - The Real Truth About Nutrition & Nutrient Dense Foods Sep 27, 2024

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When it comes to eating the whole animal, our modern-day culture has fallen away from eating nose to tail. Sadly, some of the most nutrient-dense parts of the animal are in the cuts many people don't eat. If you've been wanting to give offal a try, this video interview is a must-watch.

For more information, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/444

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