The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable Living

Ep 104. All of the Herbs I am Planting this Year and How I Use Them

If winter has you itching to get your hands in the dirt but the weather isn’t cooperating, this episode is for you! Today, I’m sharing what herbs I’m growing this year and how I actually use them (for teas, tinctures, and skincare!). Plus, we’re chatting about where to buy high-quality herb seeds, which herbs not to plant unless you want them taking over your garden (looking at you, mint!), and why you don’t need to stress about GMO seeds.
 
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Ep 103. How to Use ChatGPT to Enhance Your Homestead

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AI on a homestead? Yep, we’re going there! In this episode, I’m breaking down how tools like ChatGPT can actually support your homesteading journey—without replacing the heart and soul of it. Whether you’re looking for creative homestead name ideas, garden planning tips, or even a way to organize your endless to-do list, AI can help streamline the process so you can spend more time doing and less time researching.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:🌿 How to use ChatGPT to name your homestead (because it's fun!)📋 How AI can help organize your thoughts and homesteading projects🥕 Using AI for garden planning, pest control, and companion planting🥫 Food preservation tips and how AI can help you make quick decisions💰 How AI can support homestead businesses with marketing and content creation🛑 The biggest AI mistakes to avoid (because fact-checking is key!)
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the information out there, this episode will show you how to use AI as a tool—not a replacement—for the skills and wisdom that make homesteading so special.
 
Thanks for being here, friend. 💕Brittany
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Ep 102. Don't Fear the Funk. A Beginner's Guide to Fermenting Vegetables

Fermenting your own food sounds intimidating—but trust me, it’s way easier than you think! In this episode, I’m breaking down the simple steps to get started with fermentation, even if you’ve never done it before. We’ll start with the easiest, most foolproof ferment (hello, sauerkraut!), move on to pickles (because you already know what they should taste like!), and then dive into some fun experiments like spicy jalapeños and fermented carrots. Plus, I’ll share some common fermentation mistakes and how to avoid them so you can feel confident in your fermenting journey.
 
Thanks for being here, friend. 💕Brittany
Fermenting Supplies
Sauerkraut Recipe
 
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Ep 101: From Chaos to Calm. The Emotional Side of Your Kitchen and Pantry

Is your kitchen stressing you out? A cluttered pantry, messy counters, and the dreaded “What’s for dinner?” question can make cooking feel like a chore. But small changes can have a big impact!
In this episode, I’m sharing 5 simple, actionable steps to create a kitchen that feels calm, functional, and ready for real-life homesteading. These quick fixes take less than 10 minutes each but will help you:✔ Reduce kitchen stress and decision fatigue✔ Make meal prep easier (without overcomplicating it)✔ Create a pantry that actually works for you
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Ep 100. 5 Ways to Incorporate a Farm Chore Routine in the City

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There’s something about having a farm that forces you into a routine. You wake up, you go outside, you move your body, and you take care of something that depends on you. It’s an ancestral rhythm that feels so… right.
But in the city (or even just modern life), it’s way too easy to roll out of bed, grab your phone, and stay inside all morning. Especially in the winter (guilty ✋).
That’s why I recorded this new episode—so we can bring that fulfilling, farm-style routine into our everyday lives.
In this episode, I’ll walk you through practical ways to create a morning routine that gets you outside, moving, and connected to nature—even if you don’t have land or animals to tend to. (Because you don’t need a farm to live like a homesteader.)

Ep 99. Mindset Shift- Homestead Anywhere, at Any Scale

Have you ever felt like homesteading just isn’t an option for you? Maybe you don’t have acres of land, a big garden, or endless free time. Maybe you’re wondering:
➡ Where do I even start?➡ Can I really homestead in a small space?➡ Do I have to do everything from scratch to call myself a homesteader?
If any of that sounds familiar, I’ve got something for you. 🎙️
Here’s what you’ll learn:
✔ What homesteading actually means today (hint: it’s not just for people with farms)✔ The biggest myths holding you back from self-sufficiency✔ How to start homesteading no matter your space or situation✔ Quick, actionable steps to shift your mindset and start seeing progress
Homesteading doesn’t have to be all or nothing. It’s about small, sustainable steps that make a difference. Let’s do this together.
 
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Ep 98. Bio-Hacking and Natural Wellness with Brooke from Wellness Farm Chat

Are you jumping on the bio-hacking bandwagon?
What is bio-hacking? Biohacking is the practice of making small, intentional lifestyle changes to optimize physical and mental performance. It often includes techniques like sauna therapy, cold plunges, targeted nutrition, and detox protocols to enhance well-being and longevity.
Brooke of the ​Wellness Farm Chat podcast​ and I had a great conversation about all the bio-hacks we tried and came to a conclusion on our favorites that actually work!
 
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Ep 97. The Benefits and Uses for Oregano Infused Oil

We are sick. Like, major flu vibes over here. There are a few things I am doing (both naturally AND not) to help!
Using oregano oil is one! I am talking about an oregano-infused olive oil here, not the essential oil. On today's episode I briefly go over oregano's properties and how to use this simple oil at home for some respiratory support.
Listen now to learn about all of the benefits of oregano oil!
 
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Ep 96. Changing Your Money Mindset with Krista from Money Mindful Moms

I've never talked about this before. MONEY. Gah. The subject can be so taboo. But here's the thing. Finances are SO very entwined into our values as homesteaders that I wanted to talk about it.
Whether you are trying to quit your 9-5 to stay home... Buy the acreage you've always dreamed of... Get out of debt so you can finally buy that truck load of soil that your garden so desperately needs... Aligning our finances with our homestead goals can push them forward in the BIGGEST way.
If you're a mom, you can be constantly pushed in all directions when it comes to money mindset (#momguilt, amiright?). In today's episode, I got to chat with ​Krista​ of the Money Mindful Moms podcast about starting to get your finances together in a way that actually fits into your life, whatever that looks like for YOU.
I hope you learned something new and feel inspired to start your debt free journey, save more, and worry less. Don't forget to check out ​The Money Mindful Moms podcast​ wherever you listen to this show and check out the ​Money Mindful Moms Club.
 
 
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Ep 95. Walking Through My Day of Non-Toxic and Nutritious Swaps

I always think it is SO interesting to see what people are actually doing in their daily lives. I decided I would walk you through my day and share all of the non-toxic and nutritious swaps that I've made in my daily life as I am on this natural-living / homesteading journey.
Listen now to hear all about my morning routine, skincare routine, and more!
 
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