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.
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 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: E8: My House Is Hot. Here's What We're Eating (and What I'm Learning)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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 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!
S18: E15: Embarrassment is the Cost of Entry
Learning to rope at 40 has humbled me in all the best and worst ways, because nothing exposes your ego faster than being a beginner in front of people who’ve been doing something their whole lives. In this episode, I’m talking about a phrase I’ve been repeating to myself in the branding pen: embarrassment is the cost of entry. We’ll explore what this phrase means, why so many of us feel threatened by embarrassment, our addictions to competence, the messy stage of growth, and the wonderful rewards that come from stepping out of our comfort zones. Podcast Episode Highlights: Thoughts on stepping out of our comfort zone Branding season is coming Embarrassment is the cost of entry (what this means) Why does embarrassment seem so threatening to us? Addiction to competence Growth is so important The reward... Final thoughts Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode: Follow me on substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/ Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/ --> Use the code PODCAST for a $15 off discount on Meal Craft 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: E14: If I Were Starting a Business in 2026, This is How I'd Do It
In this podcast episode, I’m sharing what I’d do if I were starting an online business from scratch in 2026. I'll chat about my own business story, what’s changed in the online world, and the core principles I believe still matter most. If you’ve been dreaming about starting an online business of your own, this episode should give you some tips and encouragement as you start your own business adventure. Podcast Episode Highlights: Thoughts on making online businesses (and my own) My personal online business story Principle #1: Find a problem to solve or a person to help Principle #2: Show up as yourself Principle #3: Let's talk about AI... Principle #4: You have to commit Principle #5: Less sophisticated than you think Final thoughts Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode: Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/ --> Use the code PODCAST for a $15 off discount on Meal Craft Interested in having some personalized coaching from me? Email me at: hello@theprairiehomestead.com and we'll talk details Get the 5 Minute Dinner Decision (free download) 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: E13: How I'm Cooking These Days
In this podcast episode, I’m sharing details on how I’m cooking these days. I'll explain why rigid recipes and traditional meal plans just don’t work well for our full, ever-changing family life. We’ll talk about the strategies and principles I lean on instead, including how to make peace with a more flexible approach to food, and why giving yourself permission to experiment can be so freeing. I’m also diving into the art of using leftovers creatively, wasting less, and building meals from what you already have on hand. Let's chat about how to start cooking with more confidence, less stress, and a whole lot more real life in mind. Podcast Episode Highlights: Life changes but I'm still passionate about food (it's just different now) The meal planning problem Strategy #1: Ingredient baseline Strategy #2: Not a recipe, but a category Strategy #3: Flexibility and leftovers Strategy #4: Figure out what needs to be used ASAP Principle #1: How to use frameworks Principle #2: Keep the building blocks on hand Principle #3: You can repeat things Principle #4: Make room for imperfect meals Practical example that I recently did Give yourself permission to play and experiment Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode: Learn more about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/ --> Use the code PODCAST for a $15 off discount on Meal Craft Learn more about Azure Standard here: https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=ANnu0O8ySU Helpful blog posts on building up your pantry: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2021/10/how-to-store-and-use-bulk-pantry-goods.html and https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2021/09/how-to-store-a-years-worth-of-food-for-your-family-without-waste-and-overwhelm.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!
S18: E12: These are the Books I Can't Stop Thinking About
In this podcast episode, I'm going to share the books that have been most impactful on my life. I’ve read a lot of books over the years, but these are the ones that truly changed me. They influenced how I see the world, how I make decisions, and even how I understand myself. Podcast Episode Highlights: These books have been impactful to me (and why) The Devil's Element by Dan Egan 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan Braving the Wilderness by Brené Brown Nourishment by Fred Provenza The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan The Indifferent Stars Above by Daniel James Brown The Pivot Year by Brianna Wiest The War of Art by Steven Pressfield The Coddling of the American Mind by Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan Untamed by Glennon Doyle Weapons of Mass Instruction by John Taylor Gatto Faith Unraveled by Rachel Held Evans The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore Final thoughts Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode: Find links to my favorite books here: https://bookshop.org/shop/theprairiehomestead 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!
S18: E11: What I've Learned from Running a Business in a Town of 175
After reviving the oldest operating soda fountain in the state of Wyoming, I can tell you firsthand that there is something deeply meaningful about bringing an old place back to life. Yet, like most things we romanticize from a distance, it’s usually a whole lot less romantic up close. Since buying the soda fountain five years ago, I’ve had a lot of people ask about following in my footsteps. So in this podcast episode, I pulled together a few of the lessons that I feel are the most important when it comes to running a small-town business. Here we go. Podcast Episode Highlights: The element of risk in running a small town business Lesson #1: Solve a problem Lesson #2: Respect the history—but also listen to your gut Lesson #3: Diversify. Or else. Lesson #4: Don't forget to market to out-of-towners Lesson #5: Create an experience Lesson #6: Lean into your liabilities Lesson #7: Don’t listen to your customers too much Final thoughts Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode: Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/ Learn more about Chugwater Soda Fountain events here: https://www.chugwatersodafountain.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!
S18: E10: Competence, Not Cosplay: How to Keep What Works, Drop the Rest
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what old-fashioned living might look like for me in the coming year and beyond. I’ve been considering which skills and rhythms I want to embrace, and which ones I need to release. In this podcast episode, I’m sharing that thought process with you. My hope is that it helps you take stock of your own life and figure out which parts of the old-fashioned lifestyle you truly love, and which parts you may be holding onto simply because you think you should. Podcast Episode Highlights: Current homesteading issues & how it affects us Why 'all or nothing' is ridiculous Tool vs. cage Figuring out what drives you Filter #1: does this skill give me agency? Filter #2: does this skill give me peace or cost me peace? Filter #3: is this a keystone skill? Filter #4: what season am I in? Filter #5: is this thing rooted in fear or love? Motive #1: does this skill bring me joy? Motive #2: does this feel obligatory? Motive #3: are you doing this out of comparison? The three buckets for figuring things out Final thoughts Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode: Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/ Learn more about Azure Standard here: https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=ANnu0O8ySU 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: E9: I'm Not Planting a Garden This Year. Here's Why.
For the first time in almost 20 years, I'm not planting a garden. In this podcast episode, I'm sharing what happened in my garden last year and why I'm taking a break. I'll also share some deep thoughts about obligation and what I'm going to do with my garden space for the upcoming season. Podcast Episode Highlights: Quick review of my 20 years of gardening What happened to me last year The issue with obligation The issue with raised beds My plans for the garden this year How I'm using my greenhouse this year Final thoughts Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode: Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.com Use code HOMESTEAD to save up to $300 on your air doctor system Where I get my garden soil tested: http://theprairiehomestead.com/soiltest Where I buy my garden seeds (especially cover crop seeds): http://theprairiehomestead.com/seeds 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: E8: What the Hell Happened to Homesteading?
I’ve been wanting to talk about this for a while…but the risk of sounding like a crotchety old gatekeeper, I haven’t… In this podcast episode, I'm sharing my thoughts on what happened to the modern homesteading movement and why I've been feeling so turned off by it lately. Podcast Episode Highlights: The problem in the homesteading world right now My backstory and why I care about this topic Modern homestead beginnings Stages of the homestead movement How the internet influenced homesteading The 3 segments of homesteading right now My thoughts and reactions to this issue Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode: Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/ Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/ Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com Use the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on 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: E7: My Horse Journey (aka Finally Coming Home to Myself)
If you’ve been listening or following me for a while, then you already know that horses have been a love of mine since childhood. In this podcast episode, listen in as I talk about my horse journey, from childhood to present times. Along the way, I'll sprinkle in lots of deep thoughts on life lessons as well as ALL the details of my horse adventures (and what's coming next). Podcast Episode Highlights: Way back at the beginning Jake, my first horse Choosing my college path Post-college burnout Kids, business, etc. vs. horses Coming back to myself (and my horse Kate) Deep thoughts on who you were and what you loved My horse Tag (and life shifts again) Getting into horsemanship Exploring roping (chasing new dreams) Deep thoughts on fear Final thoughts about horses and life Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode: Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/ Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/ Learn more about Air Doctor here: airdoctorpro.com Use code HOMESTEAD to save up to $300 on your air doctor system 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: E6: The Magic of Not Belonging
I’ve never really belonged. Not in the dramatic, “nobody understands me” way. More in the quiet, lifelong way—like I’ve always been standing half a step outside of whatever circle I’m supposed to slide into. But I’ve finally realized something that would have shocked my younger self: Not belonging isn’t a problem. It’s an invitation. Listen in to my podcast episode to learn more about my thoughts on the magic of not belonging. Podcast Episode Highlights: My life journey with not belonging My reactions & feelings about not belonging Why we shouldn't tone ourselves down Internal and external pressures Why not belonging is a gift Choose your own unpaved path You're not alone Shifting your mindset about belonging Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode: Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/ Sign up for my Substack here: https://jillwinger.substack.com/ Learn more about Aquatru here: www.aquatru.com Use the code HOMESTEAD to save 20% on 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!
