Hey, everyone! Welcome to episode 63 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today's episode we're diving into a candid discussion about homesteading being a sustainable lifestyle versus a trendy hobby. We'll explore the concept of mindful consumpt

The Forging (Women and Friendship with Kelly Brotherton)

28 days ago 1h 9m

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 62 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today's episode I had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with my friend Kelly Brotherton to delve into the profound topic of intentional friendship and womanhood. As we ref

My Best Gardening Advice

Apr 10th, 2024 57m 3s

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 61 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today's episode I'm sharing my best gardening advice for both new and experienced gardeners alike. Since spring has sprung where I live, and I know it's just around the corne

Parenting on the Homestead

Apr 3rd, 2024 1h 5m

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 60 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today's episode we delve into the unique challenges and joys of raising children in a homesteading environment. Join me as we explore the fundamental principles of parenting

Granny Skills- A Return to the Old Ways

Mar 27th, 2024 1h 4m

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 59 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today's episode we're delving into the modern resurgence of traditional skills and the invaluable wisdom passed down through generations. Join us as we explore the concept of

Mine Your Elders (with JeriLynn)

Mar 20th, 2024 1h 6m

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 58 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. That's not a typo in the title. That's right, MINE your elders. We will get to that at the end. I invited a local fellow homesteader on the podcast this week. Her name is JeriLy

The Hungry Month- A Talk on Homesteading and Resilience

Mar 13th, 2024 1h

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 57 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. As spring starts to bloom here at Roots and Refuge Farm in South Carolina, I'm reminded of the cyclical nature of the homesteading life, particularly the "hungry months" at the

Geeking out on Goats with Cass

Mar 6th, 2024 53m 50s

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 56 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. Get ready to geek out about goats with me and my friend Cass from Semojo Homestead in today's exciting episode! We've welcomed goats back to Roots and Refuge Farm, and the excit

Life on Purpose- Intention Instead of Overwhelm

Feb 28th, 2024 54m 12s

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 55 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. As spring approaches and the farm springs back to life, it can feel like we're climbing that first hill on a roller coaster ride, just waiting for that stomach drop and lurching

Garden Design with Jeremy from Semojo Homestead

Feb 21st, 2024 59m 17s

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 54 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. Today, I'm thrilled to have my friend Jeremy from Semojo Homestead joining me to dive into the fascinating world of garden design. With his background in landscape architecture

Grow Something Lovely

Feb 14th, 2024 51m 54s

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 53 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast, and Happy Valentines Day 💗 Today's episode is all about cultivating beauty in your garden and the profound impact it can have on your gardening journey. Join me as we explore t

On Goats and Homebuilding

Feb 7th, 2024 40m 52s

Hey, y'all! Welcome to episode 52 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In this episode, join me for a life catch-up where I share about the importance to me of transparently sharing our story and being truthful about life. I delve into the early da

The Worst Case Scenerio (A talk about sustainability)

Jan 31st, 2024 1h 1m

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 51 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. Don't let the title fool you; this isn't a scary talk. I love to challenge myself and grow. I'm always looking for ways to make steps towards better. Today, I'm talking about w

The Garden Starts in January

Jan 24th, 2024 35m 54s

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 50 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today's podcast I'm excited to talk about getting back into the garden for 2024. I talk about my strategy of waiting until after the holidays to begin my garden planning,

Whats the Point of Making a Home?

Jan 18th, 2024 51m 52s

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 49 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In todays podcast I’m speaking specifically to the homemakers, stay at home moms, and all of you raising your children and balancing life, who might feel overwhelmed or exhau

Creating Holiday Traditions

Dec 13th, 2023 45m 22s

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 48 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. The past few weeks I've talked about creating Hygge, having intentional downtime, and putting off the garden planning for another day. I’m diving into the conversation aroun

Garden Planning (And Why I'm Not Doing It)

Dec 6th, 2023 58m 13s

The Balance of Rest

Nov 29th, 2023 44m 32s

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 46 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. In today’s episode I’m sharing the importance of the balance of rest. Living on a homestead and living this lifestyle can wear you out, quick! Especially if you’re not being

Cultivating Cozy (& Tips for Dealing With the Winter Months)

Nov 22nd, 2023 53m 3s

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 45 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. It’s official, the frost has come, and the summer is finally gone. For many people, this is a time of year that brings with it seasonal depression. In my life, I’ve experience

Knowing Where Your Food Comes From

Nov 15th, 2023 52m 4s

The Garden Inside

Nov 8th, 2023 57m 41s

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 43 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. Though I generally focus on sharing all things homesteading, food growing, gardening, raising animals, as well as using food (enjoying it, preserving it and sharing it), today

Fast, Cheap & Easy

Nov 1st, 2023 48m 6s

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 42 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. This life can be a journey that's both exhilarating and frustrating. We want to learn all the new things and go to the deepest depths possible (but it always goes deeper), all

The Hope Homestead - Health Journey to Homesteading

Oct 25th, 2023 56m 35s

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 41 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. I’m back with an all-new podcast today, and I have a special guest in the studio with me. Chrissy Marsh, from The Hope Homestead, is with me today to discuss her journey from

Eyes and No Eyes

Oct 4th, 2023 49m 40s

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 40 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. If talking about feelings and obscure things isn't your jam, I encourage you to hang with me for just a minute. In today's podcast, I’m sharing a bit of my own mindset and how

Growing Up in Newfoundland with Nana

Sep 27th, 2023 46m 56s

Hey, y'all! Join me for episode 39 of the Roots and Refuge Podcast. This is a very special episode, as I have Miah’s Nana with us today. We actually recorded this in December 2022, and I thought I had lost the audio files. You’ll never know how