A Farmish Kind of Life

Join me as I compare survival skills to “who you are as a person”, and why the way you live and treat people now matters more than ever.

With more ways than ever to interact with others, it's time to make deliberate choices in how we connect.

Have you ever felt like you don't belong? In this episode, I share an insightful story about a stray cat named Alexander who recently wandered onto my farm and taught me a powerful lesson on confidence and belonging. Tune in to learn how embracing who you are can change your perspective and help you walk into any room like you belong there.

What's one thing we often forget to do as homesteaders? Acknowledge the things we've already accomplished.

It doesn't matter if you've been homesteading one day or one lifetime, these five pieces of advice about life as a homesteader will help you out.

What happens when you challenge yourself to use the food already available on your homestead or in your pantry, rather than constantly buying new groceries?

Two lists and a timer has made all the difference in my productivity! Will this method work for you?

Are you on the right path, or is there a disconnect between what you say you want and what you're actually doing?

My thoughts after attending a recent homesteader event. I talk about the importance of finding your tribe, the realization that "I hate people" often means you're just with the wrong crowd, and how the essence of community transcends the initial “thing” that brings people together.

Are you falling for the illusion of savings that are actually draining your wallet? Let's delve into common scenarios where what seems like a good deal is actually costing you more money in the long run.

Strapped for cash but still want to be prepared for life's unexpected twists and turns? Today I talk about some practical ways to prep without breaking the bank.

I truly believe that we should prepare and become self-reliant not just for ourselves, but so we can be in a position to help others.

By the end of this episode, you might question the true cost of convenience and whether the time we've "saved" has genuinely enriched our lives.

Today I take you through the nitty-gritty of raising chickens and why it's important to question conventional wisdom. From chick starter to incubators to butchering, this episode is packed with some feather rufflin' questions and insights.

Hang out with me today for a candid discussion on adapting your farm plans, embracing change, and doing what makes sense for your homestead.

Have you ever wondered if you're truly ready for a crisis? This week I dig into the five most common – and wildly inaccurate – survival strategies that people believe will save them if “society collapses.”

Have you ever caught yourself saying "I want that life"? After 13 years on our homestead, I’m here to tell you that the life you desire is a result of consistent, heart-driven decisions made over time.

Our ancestors didn't have access to the endless supplies we do today; they thrived on creativity and the ability to adapt. I think we need a reminder about what it truly means to be resilient, and that perhaps the best tool for surviving tough times can't be bought or sold.

Don't get caught up in the fear frenzy – instead, focus on building a life that's both resilient and enjoyable, no matter what headlines scream.

Ever feel like the world's craziness is too much to handle? Unsure how to take it all in, what to focus on, or what to care about? In today’s episode, I share three essential questions to help you navigate life's turmoil.

Why do we suck at being social? Why are relationships supposedly harder now? I go deep on this question in today's podcast.

Are you using introversion as an excuse? I’m calling out fellow introverts in today’s podcast episode. It's spicy, insightful, and might just spark a change in you.

Are you constantly tweaking and changing your life, sometimes altering what’s already working? In episode 265 of the Farmish Kind of Life podcast, you’re invited to ponder the age-old adage, "if it ain't broken, don't fix it," and consider how it applies to homesteading—and life in general!

A reality check about the messiness of life, the trade-offs we make, and the ”side dishes” that come with every opportunity we pursue in the buffet of life.

Habits and behaviors define our lives. If you’re really honest with yourself… what are you repeating?

I like to call this "Amy, you need to remedy this previously remedied situation", otherwise known as "what happens when you backslide from financial attentiveness".

Let’s get wildly honest, shall we? Today’s episode talks about what I think is the most important thing to find in your life to help you move forward. Oh sure, we talk about being honest and real all the time, but here’s what it *really* looks like, and why it really matters.

Getting ready to head off to your holiday celebrations? Here's the ONE thing I want you to remember at those gatherings when you don't know how to handle everyone else's brand of crazy.

The magic of Christmas is just as present now as it was back then. And if we don't stop focusing on what WAS, we're gonna miss what IS.

It might be unconventional, but I don’t think of Christmas as the season of giving. I frame it a little differently, which explains all the awesome AND the stress of the season.

We always bring this up during the holidays... when it’s really something that slides into our life *more* in all the small daily things we do and bring into our life.

Listen in on a funny story about me, a tractor, and how we all need a reminder to take on the skills that suck.

Here are some basic tips for saving money on your food bill—most of which we absolutely already know, and also absolutely need to be reminded of.

Let's talk about the slippery slope of monetizing everything we do, think, or say. When a potential dollar hangs over everything, at what point is enough, enough?

What do you need that you don't already have right now? Do the things you've crammed in fit with where you actually want to be? Tough questions...

A revolution doesn't always rush in with fire and noise. Here are two things you can do to bring about the best world for you and yours.

Simplicity, priorities, and how life was very different back when your only option was to wait awhile for a cup of coffee.

In this episode of the Farmish Kind of Life podcast, I talk about my upcoming new project The Lifesteaders, how it's the same as and different from A Farmish Kind of Life, and where we all go from here.

Today's podcast episode is about owning the choices you make and accepting the sometimes-hard-to-swallow pill that says you are the solution to your own problems. Let's talk about control, things that happen to you, and what saying "you have a choice" is definitely not insinuating.

We often spend time trying to remedy the things we can't... at the expense of ignoring the things we can. Let’s talk about life, how it happens, and what we can do about it.

A different perspective on the problem of being told you need to "find yourself". What if there's nothing to find... because it's all there?

Being a control freak doesn't always look like you think it should. Let's take a different perspective on the illusion of control.

I don’t know what lifesteading means in your specific situation but lifesteaders are all about living a full, honest life... within and apart and aside from whatever you equate HOMEsteading with.

Today I chat about Parkinson's law and the idea that a task will swell or shrink to fit the time we've allowed for it. I've learned a few things since having "less time" that are pretty eye opening as it relates to my day, as well as life in general. This episode goes deeper than how to get more done in your day and asks some big questions about Life. — Amy Dingmann, 6-5-23 FIND MORE GOODIES FROM A FARMISH KIND OF LIFE: Monthly Snail Mail Newsletter: Subscribe here Books by me, Amy Dingmann: My books Fiction books by Shay Ray Stevens (my pen name): My fiction books Social media: Discord, Telegram, Facebook, Instagram, Videos: YouTube, Odysee, TikTok, Rumble

Ever tried to go back to "what was"? Here's my own story about realizing it’s not possible, even with the best intentions, and what you should do instead.

This is about you realizing you're a lot of different things, but you don't have to be everything all at once. You are what you are right now

You're online, creating and consuming content. Podcasts. Videos. Social media posts. Let me ask you a question: DO YOU KNOW WHY?

For those of you stressing out about how much you're doing or how it all fits with "homesteading", this piece is all the perspective you need.

You're not dead yet. Today is the first day of the rest of your life. What do you want to do that you haven't already done?

Today is an audio replay of the fourth episode of the Spicy Sisters; a monthly livestream chat between myself and Nicole Sauce of Living Free in Tennessee.