Living Free in Tennessee - Nicole Sauce

Every time there is an incident that causes death, whether it be a hurricane, earthquake or tornado – or something else, people say things like: "I could never live there." Or they ask: "How can you live in tornado alley?" Today, we will talk about what it is like to live in a tornado prone area, what we do to prepare for them, and why we stay. Featured Event: 2023 Permaculture Technology Jambouree in Missoula, MT at Wheaton Labs July 3-14 - multiple tracks. Tickets range from $1600 to $2500 depending on the options you choose. Natural Building Cooking and preserving Homesteading Beekeeping Rocket Mass Things! https://wheaton-labs.com/permaculture-tech/?f=495 Today's Sponsor: Strong Roots Resources: https://strongrootsresources.com/ Build Food Freedom outside your front door. Permaculture assessments and support. Livestream Schedule Tuesday: 9:30am Live with Jack Spirko Wednesday: 9:30am Live with Reed Richard Friday: 9:30 Homestead Happenings Tales from the Prepper Pantry The pantry looks like an angry toddler got in there and ripped everything out Kitchen Normalcy has returned - Thanks Tracy and Mama Sauce; Matt, KH, T Deep pantry audit - webinar being prepared for members Weekly Shopping Report from Joe 03/27/2023 Saturday's trip included a couple of extra stops as well. Dollar Tree was first. We've been buying single-use applications of superglue there, which has avoided a lot of waste. The coolers were all in good shape; all pretty much full less typical usage. Other shelves were also well-stocked. For those interested, they now have seed packages. Our second stop was a little ethnic Mexican store we visit from time to time for things Sonia particularly likes, such as plantains and a vanilla flavoring she adds to her coffee. I like their small bags of pasta noodles. Here, we paid the price for a late start to our day, as it was lunchtime and the store was packed. Their shelves are always full. Next was Hobby Lobby. They were busy as well. Sonia only wanted a couple of mixed media pads, so it was a quick in and out, but I didn't see any empty areas. Home Depot was next. A 2x4x8 remains at $3.35. They looked busy as well. If I had to guess, people are ramping up their gardening. Aldi was lastWe found heavy cream this week. I definitely noticed higher prices. The meal replacement shakes I get are at least $2 higher. I stopped in Food City. There is still very little choice in larger bags of dry cat food; I saw mostly generic that I wouldn't feed a dog. There are a lot of recipes online for mug cakes, but we like the simplest, which is to combine one box of angel-food cake mix plus one box of any other kind; no oil needed. They'd had little angel-food cake on recent trips, but today they had multiple boxes of two different brands. Untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.999/gallon. Frugality Tip (none) Operation Independence Holler Roost - Function Stacking, Getting Into Eggs Again Main topic of the Show: How Can You Live in Tornado Country Weather this weekend - What living in tornado land is like >Situational awareness, getting information >Jokes vs taking responsibility for your welfare >Zello, FB, TG Communications Throughout the State >Weather Radio Preparing Avoidance is the number one goal (mountain views, building quality, driving in it, leaving an area, staying in an area) Likelihood What happens when a bad set comes through: Power Loss Road closures Need for assistance Water system failures Communications knocked out Be ready to: Take care of yourself and your community, render aid to those nearby, provide temporary shelter, go help if you can (Share photos/video as an emotional processing thing) Why do we stay? Odds of being killed in a tornado are relatively low and other locations have different things that are risks. Floods for example. It is beautiful here People become nonchalant about risks with more time spent near a danger Where else would we go? We accept the risk, take what steps we can, and go on How about you? Would you stay somewhere where tornadoes happen? Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b

Today, I talk about new chicks on the homestead, THE SNAKE INCIDENT, garden update, sheep matters, rabbits for dogs and more. Today's Sponsor: AgoristTaxAdvice.com Forage Watercress Dandelion Mushrooms Livestock Snake Reuniting the sheep Pigs gone Rabbit escape - babies 2 muscovies setting eggs (6) Baby chicks Watertown feed source Grow Brassicas made it through the deep freeze and there is a lesson there Some Rosemary is still alive Strawberry plants are blooming Onions are up Pea chutes Seedlings are doing great Holler Neighbors/Community Saturday dinner SRF Kitchen Surprise Infrastructure Chicken coop is going in Rabbit cage temporary solution Pneumonia Finances 13 rabbits = 28 days of food for one dog ($50 in crappy feed savings) Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Pat Watson of Uncensored Tactical and I intended to talk about how he turned a lock picking hobby into a full time income. Instead, we talked about addressing the poverty mindset, how to build your empire, and taking ownership for your future. Featured Event: The Exit and Build Land Summit https://livefree.academy/checkouts/exit-and-build-land-summit-iii/?ref=52 Today's Sponsor The Homestead Consultant At The Homestead Consultant, we believe that the solution to bridging these gaps starts in the individual home. By taking practical steps toward food production, land restoration, independent education and rational preparedness we can begin to restore these disconnects. That is where The Homestead Consultant comes in. We will work closely with you to evaluate your property with your unique goals, vision and resources in mind. Using a restorative, permaculture lens we will help you design a holistic and actionable gameplan to help make your homesteading dreams a reality. Our sincere desire is to see all of our clients become more connected and resilient! Find out more about our services by visiting our website at TheHomesteadConsultant.com LFTN listeners get a special offer of a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. Just send an email with the subject LFTN Consult to [email protected] with a brief description of the homesteading topic you would like to discuss and we will respond to you with available time slots. Show Resources UncensoredTactical.com Main content of the show Pat Watson spent over a decade in military operations overseas and federal and local law enforcement including large scale counter narcotics seizures and anti-piracy off the coast of Somalia. Pat left his government careers behind to pursue real Liberty and to bring high quality tactical skill set development training to people regardless of their employment or badges. Make it a great week GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today I toss around some ideas for how we could fund medical care in our communities. One of the big fears many have is getting ill and losing everything to the costs associated with medical care. How can we do this better? Featured Event: The Gorham Homestead Workshops in Dickson, TN Today's Sponsor: The Self Reliance Festival Digital Passes Livestream Schedule this week (No livestreams after Monday due to the Self Reliance Festival. We will be back next Tuesday) Tales from the Prepper Pantry Having an organized pantry is racist - having that opinion is classist Mostly been cooking straight from the jar into the crockpot Late freeze beat back the early spring greens Purging things that we no longer use to make space for things we do use Weekly Shopping Report Frugality Tip: Ross or Homegoods Do you have a Ross near you? Is there one on your travels? Stop in. Things like sneakers on clearance are great buys, camp chairs are half of Walmart prices, name brand garden tools are crazy cheap. My little secret is to check out the food section where I buy pink Himalayan salt for $4.99 for a 5# bag (they usually have rock and fine ground). You can get some really good buys in the spice section. Happy hunting y'all, Make it a great week. Margo Operation Independence Kitchen redo update Main topic of the Show: How can we fund medical care in our communities The problem and how we got here Conflating health insurance with healthcare and the resulting limiting beliefs ("I can't") What is healthcare? What is health? How to foster innovation and bring prices under control Separate lobbying from health care Cash and trade Subscription model Community supported health care Become realistic about care The banker/irs mentality of health service billing Funding ideas Transparency in pricing/getting costs under control Getting the regulator out of the way (Certificate of need for example) The HOA Model Patrons Health share/community health care But wouldn't rural communities suffer? How would you fund things if taxes were not an option? Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Join me for an update from the Holler Homestead. Friends leaving the farm, new arrivals, winter returns 1.0, and more. Featured Event: SquatchFest June 21-25: https://foodforestfarms.com/store/p125/TheSquatchFEST_-_Solstice_Celebration_June_21-25_2023.html Today's Sponsor: The Homestead Consultant TheHomesteadConsultant.com In today's chaotic world there is a major disconnect between our land, our food and our community. At The Homestead Consultant, we believe that the solution to bridging these gaps starts in the individual home. By taking practical steps toward food production, land restoration, independent education and rational preparedness we can begin to restore these disconnects. That is where The Homestead Consultant comes in. We will work closely with you to evaluate your property with your unique goals, vision and resources in mind. Using a restorative, permaculture lens we will help you design a holistic and actionable gameplan to help make your homesteading dreams a reality. Our sincere desire is to see all of our clients become more connected and resilient! Find out more about our services by visiting our website at TheHomesteadConsultant.com LFTN listeners get a special offer of a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. Just send an email with the subject LFTN Consult to [email protected] with a brief description of the homesteading topic you would like to discuss and we will respond to you with available time slots. Forage Watercress, dead nettle, stinging nettle, chick weed Morels and other mushrooms Ramps are up Pea shoots and other early spring greens A word on the frost Livestock Lady Pig and LB are leaving the Holler Homestead Rabbit 2 is making a nest about 5 days later than we expected - this is why you wait a week to be sure Sheep moving to the barn in advance of SRF to making things easier for the farm sitters - can do this because the grass is back Getting ready for chicks in two weeks Rats are a renewed problem Grow Seedlings are doing well Brassicas made it through the freeze just fine Rosemary and lavender is still with us Strawberries are blooming Holler Neighbors/Community BIIIG help on the kitchen redo (See thumbnail) Infrastructure Holler Roost Pump House Update Finances Sold some lamb in the network Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we have an interview show with Spags Unfiltered one of the folks behind the Midwest Preparedness Project, a growing community of folks looking to build REAL community and REAL resilience. We talk a ton about choosing freedom and building community. Featured Event: The Midwest Preparedness Project Spring Event, April 26-30 in Perry, Kansas. Todays Sponsor: Agorist Tax Advice AgoristTaxAdvice/LFTN Agorist Tax Advice. Do you want to give Uncle Sam fewer of your hard-earned dollars? Do you wonder if the time has come to set up your LLC? Are you confused about what kind of business to establish? Are you wanting to pass along wealth you have built to your kids, but not sure the best way to do that? Matthew Sercely of Agorist Tax Advice can help you make sense of all the options, understand how to stay on top of tracking write-offs, and see new ways of organizing your finances so that you keep more of the money you earn in your pockets. Matthew has a broad knowledge of business finance, real estate and rentals, end of life planning and more which means that he can help you find legal tax loopholes and understand risks. Head on over to AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn to sign up for a free consultation. Show Resources Spags Unfiltered Youtube Channel Midwest Preparedness project Main content of the show 16 years military, 3 private security, 8 years US House of Representatives, 3 military contractors, now EMPS. Was the Vice President of Kansas Prepper Expo and Full Spectrum Preparedness. Now works with the Midwest Preparedness Project and Freesteading to spread the word about being prepared, community and divorcing the state. Interview Make it a great week GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we have John Pugliano from the Wealthsteading Podcast and Investable Wealth and John Willis from Special Operations Equipment to talk about what is up with bank closures, navigating the recession, building wealth no matter what and more. Featured Event: Exit and Build Land Summit in Bastrop, Texas Brave Botanicals You all know John Bush from our time together in the Unloose the Goose podcast and also the webinars we do with Live Free Academy. But did you know that John has another company that provides organic herbal products? Brave Botanicals offers top-quality, organic CBD and Kratom products along with other herbal resources. This month, we are highlighting the kratom, an herbal supplement that comes from the coffee family, minus the caffeine. It grows in Southeast Asia and is traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Its leaves contain compounds that can have psychotropic and it has gained popularity in the Western world for its potential to help with the management of chronic pain, stress, and anxiety, and some people use it to try to overcome addiction to opioids or to reduce the severity of opioid withdrawal symptoms. If you want to learn more about kratom, head on over to BraveBotanicals.com to learn about its many uses and dig into the different varieties and dosage. Interested in trying it out? John Bush also offers a free ounce of kratom, plus 50% off your first order through his site, FreeOunceofKratom.com. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Wealthsteading Podcast Investable Wealth Main content of the show Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about what homesteading IS, trying new things and so much more in a return episode of THE SPICY SISTERS with Amy Dingmann. Featured Event: SRF Digital Passes Paul Wheaton is about to launch a new Kickstarter campaign on Tuesday March 14, 2023. If you're new around here, you may not be aware that Paul's kickstarters always give away a massive amount of amazing stuff for just a buck. The caveat - you have to back the kickstarter in the first 48 hours of the campaign to get all the earlybird rewards. The only way to make sure you don't miss out is by clicking "notify me on launch" on the kickstarter page. Click "notify me on launch" here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulwheaton/low-tech?ref=5xwwb3&token=23631798 The kickstarter is for the Low Tech Laboratory Movie, featuring innovations in homesteading, woodland craft, hot tubs, kilns, forges, textiles, bees, foraged clay pottery, mycelium, solar power, off-grid solutions, and more. The earlybirds alone are worth well over $100 bucks. They gave me an exclusive sneak peak of what's included: -Videos about heating Greenhouses with Rocket Mass Heaters, and Truly Passive Greenhouse Design -The fourth issue of Living Woods Magazine -The Hidden Half of Nature, a microbial presentation by Anne Bikle and David Montgomery - Toby Hemenway's excellent Permaculture Voices keynote, " Backing Off an Energy Cliff" - An issue of Modern Homesteading Magazine - An ebook about practical homesteading - Tiny house magazine issue 121 - And issue of Permaculture Design Magazine - A Kelly Hart film about natural building Don't miss out on this ridiculous offer. Everything you need to up your homesteading and self-reliance knowledge, for as little as $1. But you have to click the "notify button" to get it . . . click "notify me on launch" here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulwheaton/low-tech?ref=5xwwb3&token=23631798 Show Resources Living Free in Tennessee A Farmish Kind Of Life Main content of the show Discussions guided in part by our notes and in part by viewer questions Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we celebrate new life on the homestead, discuss seedlings, talk about managing overwhelm and depression and more. Featured Event: Exit and Build Land Summit in Bastrop, Texas Today's Sponsor: Agorist Tax Advice AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn Agorist Tax Advice. Do you want to give Uncle Sam fewer of your hard-earned dollars? Do you wonder if the time has come to set up your LLC? Are you confused about what kind of business to establish? Are you wanting to pass along wealth you have built to your kids, but not sure the best way to do that? Matthew Sercely of Agorist Tax Advice can help you make sense of all the options, understand how to stay on top of tracking write-offs, and see new ways of organizing your finances so that you keep more of the money you earn in your pockets. Matthew has a broad knowledge of business finance, real estate and rentals, end of life planning and more which means that he can help you find legal tax loopholes and understand risks. Head on over to AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn to sign up for a free consultation. Forage Dandelions Comfrey is up Blackberry and raspberry leaves Wild mustard Morels Dead nettle is past its prime Livestock Rabbit ear mites Baby rabbits Duck setting eggs Baby is healthy (Name: cloudy) Reuniting girls with the boys Dogs stayed put when the fence was grounding out Grow Three kinds of broccoli Peas are up Spring greens and radishes Caught up on seedlings and the most important things have germinated Still need to plant potatoes, but onions are in Garlic looks great 15 rosemary plants have been put in the food forest Oregano and Thyme overwintered Holler Neighbors/Community Weekend kitchen demolition push while I was singing a concert Electrician came by SRF Helpers Infrastructure Chicken coop ready to move but the rain is in the way Pump house story Kitchen update Rewiring for solar is underway Finances Sold half of the lamb that just got processed Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today is an interview show with Louise MIlleman of Forgotten Ways PMA. Learn about the what and why of private ministery associations as well as her off grid living experiences. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival Digital Pass: https://selfreliancefestival.com/product/digital-pass-march-25-26/?aff=nicolesauce Today's Sponsor: TheHomesteadConsultant.com LFTN listeners get a special offer of a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. Just send an email with the subject LFTN Consult to [email protected] with a brief description of the homesteading topic you would like to discuss and we will respond to you with available time slots. Show Resources Email Louise: [email protected] Main content of the show Louise Milleman is an earth-loving, tree-hugging, un-schooling, freedom-fighting, world-traveling citizen of the entire world who has went from being a full-time digital nomad, traveling this big beautiful globe with her family for the last 5 years to building a regenerative off grid homestead with her husband and her 2 little girls. She is the founder of Forgotten Ways PMA as she believes that the best way for us to protect our future is to take a step back into the forgotten ways of the past. They spend their time connecting with the land while they connect with each other. She believes that life IS learning and that learning IS life. There is no distinction. By living a slower-paced life and stopping to provide guidance along the way, they are "teaching" their kids real life skills by living out their real life dreams! Make it a great week GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about USDA and FDA being called upon to fix the processed food epidemic, life skills, woke stuff and more with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Featured Event: Zero to Hero with Ham Radio at Tactical Response Today's Sponsor: Paul Wheaton's doing it again - He's giving away more than $100 worth of resources for as little as a buck when you back the Low Tech Laboratory Movie Kickstarter in the first 48 hours. But you have to click "notify me on launch" to get in on these early bird rewards. click "notify me on launch" here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/paulwheaton/low-tech?ref=5xwwb3&token=23631798 Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show https://www.youtube.com/live/gwnQ7O8sRiM?feature=share Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

The key to survivalism is survival first so we recorded this show later in the day. Why? I wanted to drive home from Chattanooga before the crazy March 3 weather passed through. So I did. Today, we talk about early spring herbal tea ingredients a growing in the yard, the importance of community, my kitchen tear apart, the financial aspect of the ram we processed and more. Featured Event: Refuge Medical training March 24 Today's Sponsor: Brave Bontanicals: BraveBotanicals.com, FreeOunceOfKratom.com Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today I have a GREAT interview with Dr. William B Burkhart who has a practice in the Knoxville area. Do you have good direct care practitioners in your area? Let's share who they are! Featured Event: Chattanooga Voluntaryist Society Meetup, This Month's focus is herbalism. THE EDNEY INNOVATION CENTER 1100 MARKET STREET, FIFTH FLOOR, CHATTANOOGA, TN Today's Sponsor: Agorist Tax Advice AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn Agorist Tax Advice. Do you want to give Uncle Sam fewer of your hard-earned dollars? Do you wonder if the time has come to set up your LLC? Are you confused about what kind of business to establish? Are you wanting to pass along wealth you have built to your kids, but not sure the best way to do that? Matthew Sercely of Agorist Tax Advice can help you make sense of all the options, understand how to stay on top of tracking write-offs, and see new ways of organizing your finances so that you keep more of the money you earn in your pockets. Matthew has a broad knowledge of business finance, real estate and rentals, end of life planning and more which means that he can help you find legal tax loopholes and understand risks. Head on over to AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn to sign up for a free consultation. Show Resources www.beacondpc.com William B. Burkhart completed his Bachelor's Degree in Music Education at UT Knoxville in 2008. After several years as a band director, general music teacher, and orchestral conductor, he began pursuing medicine as a career path. He graduated from ETSU Quillen College of Medicine in 2019 and completed residency at UMKC Community and Family Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri in 2022. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. Dr Burkhart is now the owner and founder of Beacon Primary Care, a direct primary care practice located in West Knoxville. He is expanding the scope of his practice to include functional and integrative medicine components. Main content of the show Awesome discussion! Make it a great week GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about the ways of local politics, how to start an area study and more with Mike Shelby and John Willis. Featured Event: Self Reliance Festival (SelfRelianceFestival.com) Today's Sponsor: The Homestead Consultant (TheHomesteadConsultant.com) In today's chaotic world there is a major disconnect between our land, our food and our community. At The Homestead Consultant, we believe that the solution to bridging these gaps starts in the individual home. By taking practical steps toward food production, land restoration, independent education and rational preparedness we can begin to restore these disconnects. That is where The Homestead Consultant comes in. We will work closely with you to evaluate your property with your unique goals, vision and resources in mind. Using a restorative, permaculture lens we will help you design a holistic and actionable gameplan to help make your homesteading dreams a reality. Our sincere desire is to see all of our clients become more connected and resilient! Find out more about our services by visiting our website at TheHomesteadConsultant.com LFTN listeners get a special offer of a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. Just send an email with the subject LFTN Consult to [email protected] with a brief description of the homesteading topic you would like to discuss and we will respond to you with available time slots. Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Forward Observer Main content of the show https://youtube.com/live/K3R-jPtFRNQ Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

What do you do if you find yourself in the middle of a media shit storm? Or if something goes horribly wrong on your watch? Or if you are wrongly accused of doing something? Today, we will discuss a few things about communications during a crisis that can help you weather the waves. Featured Event: Responder1 Medical Training at Self Reliance Festival, March 24, 2023 https://selfreliancefestival.com/product/rm-responder-1-1/?aff=nicolesauce Today's Sponsor Paul Wheaton wants to show you how to build a shed quickly, out of materials right off your own land. The coolest part? Nobody will even know it's there... Check out The Berm Shed Movie at https://permies.com/w/berm-shed?f=495 Tales from the Prepper Pantry Found boxes at Uline for canning jars and redid the jar storage system Spring reset for canned goods is done - and we have a TON of broth to use up This week of no kitchen: focusing on crock pot meals, roasts, and maybe a few steaks on Friday if all goes well Starting to see early spring medicinals so it is time to get rid of dandelion flowers that are dry and replace them with a new round (Annual rotation of medicinals) Livestream Schedule Tuesday Live Mike Shelby from Forward Observer and a whiz at helping people create area studies and implement better situational awareness will join John Willis and Nicole Sauce Tuesday at 12:#0 PM Central. Join is for this live discussion. SOE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8px_NkECKQ LFTN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3R-jPtFRNQ SRF: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HngRQyVmWd8 Wednesday Interview Ever hear the term Direct Primary Care? Today, we will discussion what int he heck that is and why it is so important in these times of federal overreach in medicine. I am joined by Dr. William B Burkhart, founder of Beacon Primary Care. 9:30 AM Central https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0CFY69WUNc Thursday Live Join me for updates and questions about the March Self Reliance Festival at 7pm Central. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CiknS_HqgA Friday Homestead Happenings Join me for a homestead happenings update: seedlings, processing, firewood and more. 9:30AM Central. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OBrAwE00RY Friday Night Live with Tag I get to be a special guest on Tag's show this Friday at 7pm Central! I can't wait to see what we cook up. https://www.youtube.com/@LifeDoneFree Weekly Shopping Report from Joe First stop was Dollar Tree. Stock in the frozen food coolers has notably increased; they're probably at least half full, with a decent variety. The drink aisle and coolers also were a lot more full, with good variety. There were more vitamins in the health area too. Home Depot was next. Sonia stayed in the car, so I just ran in and out. A 2x4x8 remains at $3.35. I also picked up a long Diablo reciprocating saw blade for use on some saplings in the yard. Aldi was third. I thought the shelves looked more stuffed than usual; there was plenty of product. We found everything we wanted. Eggs have come down, perhaps to $2.7x? We also found heavy cream, and there were multiple boxes of it. We got a case of their canned cat food, leaving at least two more. Weigel's was last. My usual station is running on a backup pump, and the flow rate is so low that I aborted a fillup on Thursday evening after just five gallons. The other station is running just fine. The price is the same, with a gallon of untainted regular still $3.999. Frugality Tip Home repairs can be overwhelming. Some times you need to "hire a guy". You have to be ok with knowing your limits. I know I can't (yet) do framing and stucco, but I can paint. I saved us $300 by buying a gallon of stucco waterproofing and a gallon of paint. It will take me longer than if I paid a guy, but any time I can shave a few bucks off a project I will. P.S. I watched the stuccoing process, and feel pretty confident that I can do a small project or repair next time. Make it a great week ~Margo Operation Independence Ram for sale versus processing - an update Processing workshop launches in one week Main topic of the Show: Crisis Communications What is crisis communications Why did I think of it? (Dentist) What should you do if you find yourself in a tense situation? (Photoshopped head on a campaign photo, Al Gore) Acknowledge that providing facts as soon as possible is key and communicate that you are gathering facts so that you can explain the situation Do NOT make up answers to anything. Not ever. Not even if you think you know Clarify who is qualified to speak on this matter (Is it you, someone in your organization or family, etc). Ensure everyone KNOWS who to send inquiries to Release the facts to the media, on your communications platforms etc. (Media statement vs press release) Never repeat the accusation - we do not need out of context audio clips of you saying you did something that you did not say Handle interview requests as you usually should, by first researching the media outlet before agreeing to an interview Sched

Jack Spirko and CJ Kilmer sat down this week and discussed what it would look like if the nation split up into different countries and how could this happen in an amicable way. I this this episode is so important that I asked Jack if I could replay it to my audience. Let me know what you think after you listen. Replay of EP 3255 from The Survival Podcast

Today we talk about spring springing forth, community connections, taking a capital loss on purpose and more. Soy poisoning Featured Event: Kerry Brown's Swap on March 5th - Please RSVP to Kerry: [email protected] so we can keep a head count Brave Botanicals You all know John Bush from our time together in the Unloose the Goose podcast and also the webinars we do with Live Free Academy. Interested in trying it out? John Bush also offers a free ounce of kratom, plus 50% off your first order through his site, FreeOunceofKratom.com. Email feedback to [email protected] Forage Dandelion Flowers Dead Nettle EB are growing leaves Green onions and garlic up Livestock Early Spring forage for sheep has reduced need for hay Sheep to the top of the 16 acre lot Ducks are in full egg laying throes, but not the muscovies yet Hesitant to bring baby back over to the others because of LGD things Weaning rabbits today Grow Planting onion bulbs Seed potato prep More seedlings Holler Neighbors/Community The great coop build of 2023 Kitchen repair project Fat Tuesday was fun Lowes: Drug deal (4 wheeler parts) Infrastructure Mobile sheep shelter in progress Workshop repair Finances Processing another lamb - will have some for sale Liquidating a land holding in Colorado and applying the funds in the best places here (Capital loss) Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about building your life, preparing, entrepreneurial advice, sheep and more with Bear Independent and John Willis Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Direct Link to Bear's medical training class the Friday before SRF Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Refuge Medical Today's Sponsor: Agorist Tax Advice AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn Agorist Tax Advice. Do you want to give Uncle Sam fewer of your hard-earned dollars? Do you wonder if the time has come to set up your LLC? Are you confused about what kind of business to establish? Are you wanting to pass along wealth you have built to your kids, but not sure the best way to do that? Matthew Sercely of Agorist Tax Advice can help you make sense of all the options, understand how to stay on top of tracking write-offs, and see new ways of organizing your finances so that you keep more of the money you earn in your pockets. Matthew has a broad knowledge of business finance, real estate and rentals, end of life planning and more which means that he can help you find legal tax loopholes and understand risks. Head on over to AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn to sign up for a free consultation. Main content of the show Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today, I share some thoughts about imposter's complex, changing mindset and owning your future. Canine Trainers Collaboration Workshop Date: April 19-21 Location: Oviedo, FL (near Orlando) Website is fortressk9.com/workshop Today's Sponsor: FreeOunceofKratom.com Brave Botanicals provides quality CBD and Kratom products for all your needs. If you are looking for a source for Kratom or CBD AND want to support the show, check out the product line at BraveBotanicals.com. John Bush is so confident you will love his products that he offers a free Ounce of Kratom at FreeOunceofKratom.com. Head over there and cover shipping to give it a try. Livestream Schedule Tuesday Live This week, we welcome Bear Independent back to our Tuesday live show! 12:30 Central. Soe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3TbQjzfrNc LFTN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaN0XM0vncE Thursday Live Join me for updates and questions about the March Self Reliance Festival at 7pm Central. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIHoZIKEo6s Friday Homestead Happenings Join me for a homestead happenings update: processing sheep, last chance to buy pigs, our first 80 degree day and more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6tkFxR_1oM Tales from the Prepper Pantry Turkey Au Vin - with pork Spring Canned Food Shift What's that smell Thoughts on storing carbs as a ketovore Weekly Shopping Report None this week Frugality Tip from Margo Different stores have different prices and I make a separate grocery list for a couple of stores. Things like eggs, produce, and baking supplies all come from Aldi. If I'm running into the grocery store that is closer to home, I also make it a point to check out their BOGO section, you can save a few bucks right there. Make a list of the things you buy often and check the prices at different stores, you would be shocked at some of the differences. I use a specific coffee creamer that they have the grocery store, but Walmart has it for $1.50 less, so I'll grab a couple when I'm there. Operation Independence Selling a ram alive vs in packages Headed to Next-steps.info – you can still get tickets! Main topic of the Show: Imposter's Complex This was inspired by a talk with Amy Dingmann over at a Farmish Kind of LIfe I have been reading a book called Dotcom Secrets by Russle Brunson -it was recommended by John Bush John's selling and email system vs what we do here Keeping an open mind People getting mad about me making money, or not wanting to know when things are for sale. Decision: The few who are mad at me for selling things don't really support me so I need to be ok with leaving them behind Current email list will have no changes News lists will happen over time >>>What has happened with training webinars over the past two years - we do them better and why The Big Decision: If I invest more in training, there are better results for the people I want to help - a win/win Which brings me to imposter's complex: Did a live Radio Show Last night and the feedback was that Tim and I were inspiring. We had no idea what we were doing! Enter Imposter's Complex. Concept: you just need to be a chapter or two ahead of the people you are helping to be able to teach them and do NOT need to be an "expert". To them you are an expert. In fact you probably teach it bette than someone who is miles ahead. Ways I have used this: Going on autopilot - and getting out of it Writing Marketing Copy – fake it til you make it Launching the podcast Being "OK" with losing listeners because I sell things, have sponsors, etc (It hurts but wont in the long run) Reminding myself to be disciplined with #my3things (Free webinar) When you get up and post something like: Going for a daily walk can change your life, and you realize you only went on three last week, are you an imposter? Or are in the fake it til you make it time? Feeling Imposter's complex is normal. Not moving forward because of it though, that is a huge mistake/ Make it a great week! Song: None GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about the transition time on the homestead, solar and community, animal losses, eggs and more. Featured event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Featured Sponsor: Paul Wheaton of Permies.com Paul Wheaton over at permies.com and Wheaton Labs wants you to see how easy permaculture can be! This week he's released his Garden Master course trailer check out the YouTube video at https://youtu.be/FQz_BbaNfTU If you want to get really deep into gardening for market, community, or your own homestead, you'll wanna see the whole Garden Master Course. Here's 35 hours of quality instruction on better-than-organic garden practices PLUS the 150 page Garden Master Guide https://permies.com/s/nsgmc?f=495 NOTE: In the recorded version of this episode I stated that it was episode 670, but this is really episode 700! Radio Show This Sunday with Toolman Tim, tune in at the LFTN Youtube channel! Forage Grass Mullein looks good Comfrey s starting to grow - comfrey mouthwash Wild garlic Likely stinging nettle is up but I have not seen any Livestock Rabbit babies died Rabbits are bred again Baking soda/minerals to sheep Have not posted animals for sale but will this week Duck eggs are back - 3/day from old ducks (Muscovys not laying yet) Baby chicks on the way and a processing class in June Harvest meals Sausage from the Eashes Blended foods :D - lesson about ailments Grow Peas, carrots, broccoli and radishes are in the ground (seed roulette) Seedlings STILL are not started - yikes Holler Neighbors/Community Shawn and the solar panels The solar build plan (spending less than $400 more for better long term results) Animal care rotation - we got to give back Infrastructure Getting ready for the coop build Diving into the plucker to make sure it is tip top for the class Finances No major expenses the last two weeks, no major sales either The only food i "need" to buy is milk Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about preserving food, chemical spills, self defense, fitness, and more with Joel Ryals of FortressK9, Ed Hubbell of the Iridium Group, Stephen Boone of SHTF Fitness, and Angela Allard of Grumpy Acres Farm. Today's Sponsor: The Homestead Consultant TheHomesteadConsultant.com In today's chaotic world there is a major disconnect between our land, our food and our community. At The Homestead Consultant, we believe that the solution to bridging these gaps starts in the individual home. By taking practical steps toward food production, land restoration, independent education and rational preparedness we can begin to restore these disconnects. That is where The Homestead Consultant comes in. We will work closely with you to evaluate your property with your unique goals, vision and resources in mind. Using a restorative, permaculture lens we will help you design a holistic and actionable gameplan to help make your homesteading dreams a reality. Our sincere desire is to see all of our clients become more connected and resilient! Find out more about our services by visiting our website at TheHomesteadConsultant.com LFTN listeners get a special offer of a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. Featured Event: The Self Reliance Festival, March 25 & 26 Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee FortressK9 The Iridium Group SHTF Fitness Grumpy Acres Farm Main content of the show Original Video was recorded here: https://youtube.com/live/mIFh-hVnjto Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community FreeSteading Group: https://freesteading.com/groups/living-free-in-tennessee/ Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Twitter: @nicolesauce IG: @nicolesauce Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LivingFreeInTN Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we discuss how to apply the SWOT method to your own life plan, cover our usual Monday segments on pantry management and financial progress, and cover a question from a listener about erosion. Livestream Schedule Tuesday Live with Many Awesome Folks, 12:30 Central Wednesday Live Interview with Thecia Ellis, 1pm Central Thursday Evening Live for SRF, 7pm Central Friday Homestead Happenings, 9:30am Central A word on schedule. Today's Sponsor: Agorist Tax Advice AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn Agorist Tax Advice. Do you want to give Uncle Sam fewer of your hard-earned dollars? Do you wonder if the time has come to set up your LLC? Are you confused about what kind of business to establish? Are you wanting to pass along wealth you have built to your kids, but not sure the best way to do that? Matthew Sercely of Agorist Tax Advice can help you make sense of all the options, understand how to stay on top of tracking write-offs, and see new ways of organizing your finances so that you keep more of the money you earn in your pockets. Matthew has a broad knowledge of business finance, real estate and rentals, end of life planning and more which means that he can help you find legal tax loopholes and understand risks. Head on over to AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn to sign up for a free consultation. Tales from the Prepper Pantry Redoing the storage system with bins due to putting off the prepper pantry roof replacement Venison Story Spotted the first dandelion bloom Comfrey tea Canned good update About to pack up the whole kitchen Weekly Shopping Report: 02/11/2023 Dollar Tree was first. I'm beginning to see some thinning in the main food aisle, although there are more products in the drink aisle, and the drink coolers are a little better stocked than last week. The frozen-food coolers in the back remain mostly empty. The store was pretty busy today, with two cashiers open, both with lines. Next was Home Depot. A 2x4x8 remains at $3.35. They were rather busy around the contractor entrance, but I did not look around the rest of the store, as Sonia was waiting outside while I checked. Our final stop was Aldi. We found what we wanted. There were at least two cases of heavy cream. I noticed that flour had gone up, and is now $2.18. Our careful buying habits caught up to us this week in a good way, and we escaped the store for less than $50. Untainted regular at $3.999/gallon. Sonia commented that she saw more people with fuller carts. Frugality Tip: Keto Friendly Cheese Snack from Dylan Cheese squares baked at 350F for 10 minutes makes darn good cheese crackers. Perfect keto snacks and salad toppers! Dylan Steady Presence Operation Independence Repairing the joists in the kitchen in advance of a countertop redo and bar build - keeping the existing cabinets Book larnin' Main topic of the Show: Choose Your Focus with #My3Things Let's review what we have already done: Defined your Vision https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2023/01/02/establishing-your-vision-my3things-step-one/ Defined you Purpose https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/2023/01/30/develop-your-purpose-with-my3things/ Updated and adjusted both with feedback Today, we use the SWOT method to prioritize three areas of focus. What is SWOT? Internal: Strengths What are you good at? What do you have of value in your household? What would your mom say are your best talents? Weaknesses What are you bad at? What are your weaknesses? Where are you vulnerable if things go wrong (like a job loss, etc) What limitations do you have? External Opportunities What trends do you see in the big wide world that can create opportunity? What external factors provide opportunities for you/your family? Threats What trends in the big wide world do you see that are threats? What external factors limit your opportunities? Choosing 3 priorities - Clump and Bump Finding Connections Identifying 3 in each category Reduce to three total areas to address with goals Creating goals from your SWOT BHAG - bigger picture - timeline 3-5 years or even evergreen Example: Create enough local, ongoing revenue that we are able to support the vision of the Holler Homestead. Annual SMART goals: LFTN Podcast Monetization Book 6 paid speaking engagements in 2023 in networks that are new to LFTN resulting in 150 leads each entering our sales funnel for the podcast. Specific: increase funnel entrants Measurable: by 900 Achievable: Relevant: when more people join our network, their lives improve and our revenue improves Time constrained: 2023 Create a sales funnel by Feb 26, 2023 that guides participants through the process of developing a life strategic plan, and nets $5 per lead generated for LFTN. Conclusion Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The

Today we talk about the balloon, fnords, CBDCs and more with Jack Spirko and John Willis. Featured Event: FREE Workshop - the Opt out of CBDC Challenge Today's Sponsor: Paul Wheaton of Wheaton Labs Paul Wheaton over at permies.com/?f=495 and Wheaton Labs wants you to see how easy permaculture can be! This week he's released his Garden Master course trailer check out the YouTube video at https://youtu.be/FQz_BbaNfTU If you want to get really deep into gardening for market, community, or your own homestead, you'll wanna see the whole Garden Master Course. Here's 35 hours of quality instruction on better-than-organic garden practices PLUS the 150 page Garden Master Guide LINK TO COURSE https://permies.com/s/nsgmc?f=495 Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast Main content of the show Video on YT https://www.youtube.com/live/GwgIdW0Y8yI?feature=share Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we have an interview with Leigh Murphy about art and prepping and her journey from a poverty mindset to prepared. Livestream Schedule This Week Tuesday Live with Jack Spirko, John Willis Wednesday Live with Louise Milleman Thursday, SRF Live with Tag from Life Done Free Friday Homestead Happenings will be rescheduled to Saturday Today's Sponsor: Brave Botanicals FreeOunceofKratom.com Featured Event: CBDC Opt Out Challenge FREE Five Day Workshop Show Resources www.artbyeighmurphy.com Main content of the show www.artbyleighmurphy.com has an abbreviated but much longer bio. Long time fine artist with over 100 awards for her art, over 20 museum shows of her work, art in collections on three continents, Who's Who of American Women for accomplishments in art, signature member of the American Watercolor Society and Florida Watercolor Society (not that it means much outside that world), published writer in the art periodical genre. Etc. 6-8 Questions for Nicole to Ask •Why I think more artists/creatives should be preppers, they probably are but would not admit it. •What is a "Veblen good" and what that means for those who create them in this economic climate •selling art changed drastically (for me anyway) when the Great Recession happened and it really has not come back since then. •What it's like to be an artist who is a prepper/survivalist and how isolating that can be. •going it alone, and so many of the pitfalls of being single and the importance of setting boundaries. Being seen as an expendable resource and/or your priorities are not important. •along that same thing, dealing with the perception of being a prepper/survivalist and handling the usual contempt of others - until they are in a bind and come to you to save them. This and the previous bullet point tends to be far more of a problem with women. •TSP has been my "safe space" for years and I can say stuff there that I could never talk about to other artists and creatives. Interview Membership and Coffee Pitch Make it a great week GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today I talk about a homestead loss, improving myself and my business as a "successful" solopreneur, THE BALLOON, and more in a freestyling podcast! Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Today's Sponsor Agorist Tax Advice AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn Agorist Tax Advice. Do you want to give Uncle Sam fewer of your hard-earned dollars? Do you wonder if the time has come to set up your LLC? Are you confused about what kind of business to establish? Are you wanting to pass along wealth you have built to your kids, but not sure the best way to do that? Matthew Sercely of Agorist Tax Advice can help you make sense of all the options, understand how to stay on top of tracking write-offs, and see new ways of organizing your finances so that you keep more of the money you earn in your pockets. Matthew has a broad knowledge of business finance, real estate and rentals, end of life planning and more which means that he can help you find legal tax loopholes and understand risks. Show Outline Building when you are already successful TSP This Week Next steps Mentors, goals, employees, focused work, content planning) Baby Rabbits Died From Scratch House Organizing Time savers Clutter The Balloon Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about new life on the homestead, eggs, spring planting, old stuff, and more. Featured Event: Feb 22-24 - Lanier Island, GA (Near Atlanta) Next-Steps.info, use coupon code Sauce10 Today's Sponsor: TheHomesteadConsultant.com LFTN listeners get a special offer of a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. Just send an email with the subject LFTN Consult to [email protected] with a brief description of the homesteading topic you would like to discuss and we will respond to you with available time slots. Forage Grass again Baby chick weed Livestock Baby Rabbits Eggs are back! (Old ducks) New paddock for the sheep Getting ready to order chickens Grow One final garden bed to be prepared Weekend planting in the bed we set up in the fall Early spring flowers are poking up Still have not started seedlings Holler Neighbors/Community Fencing with a friend SRF Just added a bio char presentation: SelfRelianceFestival.com Community solar panel purchase Infrastructure Map of paddocks for the future Top wire is complete Setting up semi-permanent fencing next door (video forthcoming) Finances Fixing old vehicles vs difficult to repair new vehicles (Planned obsolescence) Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about permaculture, how to decide what is next on your homestead, rabbits, getting out of a J-o-b and more with Nick Ferguson and John Willis. Featured Event: Canine Trainers Collaboration Workshop Date: April 19-21 Location: Oviedo, FL (near Orlando) Website is fortressk9.com/workshop Today's Sponsor https://wheaton-labs.com/permaculture-design-course/?f-495 Paul Wheaton of Wheaton Labs Paul has a permaculture design course coming in June along side some other pretty cool In Person trainings over at https://wheaton-labs.com/permaculture-design-course/?f-495 If you have been thinking about taking a course of this nature, consider heading to Montana to learn from a host of great instructors, Like Alan Booker, at Wheaton Labs! Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee HomegrownLiberty.com Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. Tuesday Live with Nick Ferguson Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today is another #my3things episode with the primary focus being to develop your purpose. We will also include the usual Monday segments. Featured Event: Opt Out of CBDC, a free 5 day webinar series that covers Sign up here: https://livefree.academy/op/cbdcoptoutchallenge/?ref=52 Speakers: Derrick Brose, Sal the Agorist, Jack Spirko, Rebecca Bush, James Corbett, Richard Grove The TRUTH about CBDCs and what must be done to survive the financial transition Set up a cryptocurrency wallet, acquire crypto anonymously, and trade with others (Bitcoin & Monero) Join the Freedom Cell Network and find like-minded people to connect with in your area Buy and sell goods and services in underground markets with alternative currencies, Put everything you learned into an actionable plan to break free from CBDCs Today's Sponsor: FreeSteading.com Live this week: Tuesday: Nick Ferguson and John Willis, 12:30pm Central Wednesday: Interview on The Survival Podcast, 12pm ISH Thursday: Self Reliance Festival Weekly Live, 7pm Central Friday: Homestead Happenings, 9:30am Central Email feedback to [email protected] Tales from the Prepper Pantry Spring is coming: Eating Only Stuff from here (I may have over canned last year) Freeze Drying the rest of our 2022 herbs that are stored in the freezer (why this schedule) Weekly Shopping Report from Joe Dollar Tree. The store has changed for the better. Maybe they added r borrowed some staff, but the store has been neatened up considerably. The drink coolers are probably at least 50% stocked, with (imho) a better product mix, including Venom energy drinks. The shelves are a lot neater too, and the Health aisle has had a lot of products added, and nicely organized. The place no longer looks "picked and sad," which is good. Home Depot was #3, just to check the price of a 2x4x8. It is unchanged from last week, at $3.35. The store was normal-busy. Aldi was last. They still had heavy cream. We found everything we wanted, and my debit card was warm but not smoking. Untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.999/gallon. Frugality Tip from Charles Test the limits of the TONER LOW notifications that you get on your printers. The HP Color printer that I have has been warning of impending doom for over 2 weeks now...probably 100+ pages have been printed with the existing cartridge. At ~$100 per cartridge...well worth running it until the print quality gets bad. On some older printers, when you get the low toner warning, you can remove the cartridge, shake it gently, and reinstall it, getting a another day or so of light printing... Operation Independence The Rat Infestation and Simplifying Life Main topic of the Show: Develop Your Purpose with #my3things Develop Your Purpose In the early years of developing the #my3things method, we would go out to corporations to help them create strategic plans and marketing foundations so that they could establish a way to grow their impact, grow their sales, and improve the quality of their products or services. Before each engagement, my cofacilitator and I would create the coursework for the group, customized to what we thought they most needed. Sometimes, we would run the groups through activities that would result in a Vision Statement and other times, we would run them through developing their purpose first. In the end, after trying both ways multiple time and with different actives, we realized that developing the Vision first, followed my the purpose helped our customers come to consensus faster. Often, they would revisit their vision statement after developing the purpose statement, but time spent crafting both was reduced over time. Why bring this up? Because as you develop your purpose statement, you may decide that adjustments are needed to your Vision statement and that is part of the interactive process to come up with your life strategic plan. Sometimes it takes seeing the same thing through multiple lenses to fully refine your direction. Your purpose takes the vision you have developed and boils it down to the SO WHAT? Why do you exist in this world? How is the word better because you are in it. If you are wildly successful and disappear for ten years, how do things look different in a good way when you return? To get to this, you first deconstruct your vision statement by analyzing the key elements present in this statement that MUST be there. Basically, you *start with your narrow Visions statement and pull out elements or characteristics that are important to its success and list them. The short cut would be to go back to the list that you made before you crafted the sentence, but this would be limiting. Instead, pull out a new list of characteristics or elements. You will find that they have subtly changed with the crafting of your visions statement. In the case of the Holler/LFTN Community, this is how that list looks: The Holler/LFTN COMMUNITY provides an inviting supportive place where aspiring agorists and homesteaders can conne

Today, we have an interview with Paul Wheaton about integrating permaculture ideas into your business and a bunch of other cool things. Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com March 24-25 Agorist Tax Advice AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn Show Resources Permies.com Main content of the show Make it a great week GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about getting seeds started, big news from the duck coop, dealing with a sick duck and more. Today's Sponsor: Paul Wheaton Ready to preserve your harvest for the months to come? Build a solar dehydrator! Check out this movie detailing the development of 2 models of solar dehydrator at Wheaton Labs: https://permies.com/w/free-heat https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JVwyahpzl08 Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Forage Watercress got beat back Grass is coming in slowly Garlic is poking up Livestock No baby rabbits yet The egg The sick duck Listing animals Sheep rebellion Baby is getting into toddler trouble Grow Still getting beds ready Beginning to AP relocation project Starting peppers and herbs this weekend Harvest Meals Pork Rib Roast Holler Neighbors/Community Dinner was HUGE for Tactical at the Eversoles Came home to firewood moved and a rainstorm Helping a friend set up electrical fencing for new animals Infrastructure Electrical fencing update (permanent, zoned) Solar install preparation Finances Catching up on warranty claims - an important part of finance Clerical Friday Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Hijacked by the Tactical Redneck. Join Tactical as he covers what it is like to be HOMESTEAD ALONE in the Holler. GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we have an interview show with Jake Weinhagen, author of the Primal Primer, a book about integrating primal self care into your life. What is primal self care? Stay tuned to find out! Featured Event: Next Steps on Lanier Island, Georgia - Next-Steps.info Use coupon code: SAUCE10 Today's Sponsor: The Homestead Consultant Promotional blurb: In today's chaotic world there is a major disconnect between our land, our food and our community. At The Homestead Consultant, we believe that the solution to bridging these gaps starts in the individual home. By taking practical steps toward food production, land restoration, independent education and rational preparedness we can begin to restore these disconnects. That is where The Homestead Consultant comes in. We will work closely with you to evaluate your property with your unique goals, vision and resources in mind. Using a restorative, permaculture lens we will help you design a holistic and actionable gameplan to help make your homesteading dreams a reality. Our sincere desire is to see all of our clients become more connected and resilient! Find out more about our services by visiting our website at TheHomesteadConsultant.com LFTN listeners get a special offer of a free 20 minute initial phone consultation. Just send an email with the subject LFTN Consult to [email protected] with a brief description of the homesteading topic you would like to discuss and we will respond to you with available time slots. Show Resources Website: https://corehumancompetence.com/ Book: https://amzn.to/3go8jqg Twitter: https://twitter.com/LukeWeinhagen Main content of the show Luke Weinhagen is a Certified Situational Awareness Instructor, former United States Marine, Founder of Core Human Competence LLC, and the creator of Dangerously Competent, a self-defense and self-sufficiency training program. For over fifteen years, Luke has taught individuals, families, and organizations to assess risk, respond swiftly, and win. He is the author of The Primal Primer and an Applied Theory Fellow at the Natural Law Institute. Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about sheep care vs the STUN method, managing expectations when 2 people work on one homestead, early spring growth and more. Agorist Tax Advice AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn Agorist Tax Advice. Do you want to give Uncle Sam fewer of your hard-earned dollars? Do you wonder if the time has come to set up your LLC? Are you confused about what kind of business to establish? Are you wanting to pass along wealth you have built to your kids, but not sure the best way to do that? Matthew Sercely of Agorist Tax Advice can help you make sense of all the options, understand how to stay on top of tracking write-offs, and see new ways of organizing your finances so that you keep more of the money you earn in your pockets. Matthew has a broad knowledge of business finance, real estate and rentals, end of life planning and more which means that he can help you find legal tax loopholes and understand risks. Head on over to AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn to sign up for a free consultation. Event Feature: LFTN Spring Workshop - released 10 more tickets when I realized what we are doing for the build! Get the word out. LivingFreeinTennesse.com Forage Dandelion leaves are here (and what this means) Same root things as last round Lemonbalm has baby leaves No chickweed or dead nettle yet but they will closely follow Regrassing of the ripped up land is in process Livestock Caring for sleep vs the STUN method (The tail story) Putting girls together so we have "two" herds and can control birthing timing Hoping some baby bunnies arrive in the next 2 weeks Still no eggs and T is investigating if they are being stolen from the coop (A word on the Dumore nutrition rumors on Youtube) LGD update Still needing to list pigs and the St Croix with West Coast genetics Grow Trees are budding out (and what this means) Seedlings, an update Final garnered bed preparation while it is warmer in January Holler Neighbors/Community Chicken coop project What it is like to work with 2 people on one homestead LFTN Network events - get yours submitted here: https://www.livingfreeintennessee.com/network-event/ Infrastructure Preparing for the solar installation Finally was able to order more step in posts (30% time savings no paddock shifts) Trailer care needed to maintain the livestock trailer (There is always something) Finances No update Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about history and how to use it as a lens for current day decisions, the rise and fall of empires and more with CJ Killmer and John Willis. Today's Sponsor: Brave Botanicals FreeOunceofKratom.com Brave Botanicals offers top-quality, organic CBD and Kratom products along with other herbal resources. This month, we are highlighting the kratom, an herbal supplement that comes from the coffee family, minus the caffeine. It grows in Southeast Asia and is traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Its leaves contain compounds that can have psychotropic and it has gained popularity in the Western world for its potential to help with the management of chronic pain, stress, and anxiety, and some people use it to try to overcome addiction to opioids or to reduce the severity of opioid withdrawal symptoms. If you want to learn more about kratom, head on over to BraveBotanicals.com to learn about its many uses and dig into the different varieties and dosage. Interested in trying it out? John Bush also offers a free ounce of kratom, plus 50% off your first order through his site, FreeOunceofKratom.com. Featured Event: SelfRelianceFestival.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee ProfCJ.org Main content of the show Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we have a great conversation with Toolman Tim Cook, who will be featured at the LFTN Spring Workshop in April! Today's Sponsor: Brave Botanicals FreeOunceofKratom.com Show Resources ToolmanTim.co Main content of the show Interview Membership and Coffee Pitch Make it a great week GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Every Friday, we record our Homestead Happenings update, followed by a questions and answers session. Today's podcast is the questions and answers session from yesterday's podcast. We cover: Fencing, sheep, recipes and so much more. Today's Sponsor: AgoristTaxAdvuce.com/LFTN Main content of the show Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today is a homestead happenings discussion with Baby being one week old, another cold front coming, and things going on sale! Today's Sponsor: Paul Wheaton of Wheaton Labs and Permies.com permies.com/link/lftn The days are getting longer, and spring is on the way, which means it's time to plan the garden! If you're looking to do something a little different this year, like establishing some low-maintenance and high-producing permaculture food systems, then check out the Permaculture Design Course at permies.com/link/lftn! Not only will you learn about earthworks, water harvesting, perennial food systems, and so much more, but you can also bundle this PDC with the Appropriate Technology Course so you can learn about rocket heat, solar cooking and preserving, and other amazing technology that will save you money and effort. All 177 hours of video from this course can be yours for as little as $65 if you visit permies.com/link/lftn Forage Mullein Jerusalem Artichokes Wild Garlic Other root things Livestock Baby is good Fence charger crapped the bed and LGD dogs got out Rabbits are due Still no duck eggs - they should start any time Soy free feed fiasco Grow Spring is coming (Seedling time here for cold weather crops) Getting the last beds ready Harvest Meals Massive Beef Stew - it exploded (and what I did about that) Holler Neighbors/Community Late Christmas is this weekend! Bathroom update Spring Workshop Highlights Dining Things: Venison Roast, Infrastructure Posts are back in stock (and ordered) Rabbit update for TSC - the collapse too easily so T added J clips to keep them from doing that. Initial feedback - he likes them but time will tell The stupid fence charger Power meter to measure pump house electrical usage and cabin usage in preparation for storage and solar options Goat bathtub cracked in the cold (Should have put the stock tank heater in there or at least empty gallon jugs or wood) Finances Expenses are more than income at the moment and we have no Product we are selling that is year round. Brainstorming on that Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee

Today we talk about dogs, niche businesses and more with Joel Ryals and John Willis. Show Sponsor: TheHomesteadConsultant.com Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee FortressK9.com Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Join me today for a freestyle discussion about fencing, homestead unpredictabilities, refrigerators, my3things, and many other topics. This was recorded right after a bunch of stuff went sideways this morning on the Homestead. Thanks to ALL our Sponsors: Freesteading.com SelfRelianceFestival.com AgorsitTaxAdvice.com FreeOunceOfKratom.com TheHomesteadConsultant.com LivingFreeinTennessee.com HollerRoast.com Permies.com/link/LFTN Make it a Great Week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today, we have an interview show with Toolman Tim Cook as we talk about his 24 hour radio show, expanding a supportive community of creators and ideas for building your alternative path to a successful small business. Today's Sponsor: Brave Botanicals FreeOunceofKratom.com Y'all know John Bush from our time together in the Unloose the Goose podcast and also the webinars we do with Live Free Academy. But did you know that John has another company that provides organic herbal products? Brave Botanicals offers top-quality, organic CBD and Kratom products along with other herbal resources. This month, we are highlighting the kratom, an herbal supplement that comes from the coffee family, minus the caffeine. It grows in Southeast Asia and is traditionally used for medicinal purposes. Its leaves contain compounds that can have psychotropic and it has gained popularity in the Western world for its potential to help with the management of chronic pain, stress, and anxiety, and some people use it to try to overcome addiction to opioids or to reduce the severity of opioid withdrawal symptoms. If you want to learn more about kratom, head on over to BraveBotanicals.com to learn about its many uses and dig into the different varieties and dosage. Interested in trying it out? John Bush also offers a free ounce of kratom, plus 50% off your first order through his site, FreeOunceofKratom.com. Reminder - LFTN Tickets go on sale NEXT WEEKEND! Show Resources Toolman Tim's Workshop Main content of the show Toolman Tim Cook hales from the TSP and LFTN network. With over 15 years of experience in the construction and home improvement industry, Tim has the knowledge and skills to tackle any project with confidence. From little jobs to fixing up old houses and everything in between, Tim's expertise and attention to detail make him the go-to guy for all your repair and maintenance needs. When he's not working on projects, Tim can be found sharing tips and tricks, and developing strong community at his website, Toolmantim.co, and on his YouTube channel, where he inspires others to roll up their sleeves and get to work. Interview Make it a Great Week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about new life on the homestead, losses, big projects getting bigger, the FREEZE, and more. AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn Agorist Tax Advice. Do you want to give Uncle Sam fewer of your hard-earned dollars? Do you wonder if the time has come to set up your LLC? Are you confused about what kind of business to establish? Are you wanting to pass along wealth you have built to your kids, but not sure the best way to do that? Matthew Sercely of Agorist Tax Advice can help you make sense of all the options, understand how to stay on top of tracking write-offs, and see new ways of organizing your finances so that you keep more of the money you earn in your pockets. Matthew has a broad knowledge of business finance, real estate and rentals, end of life planning and more which means that he can help you find legal tax loopholes and understand risks. Head on over to AgoristTaxAdvice.com/lftn to sign up for a free consultation Coming Events Jan 14 at 9am - LFTN Spring Workshop Tickets go on sale! LivingFreeinTennessee.com Speaking at next-steps.info Feb 22-25 near Atlanta. Use Coupon Code SAUCE10 for a ticket discount. SelfRelianceFestival.com Forage Desperation rations in the creek Dandelion root Jerusalem artichoke Always in winter: Mullein which is good if you get a cold Livestock Baby lamb and stillborn lamb and the related lessons Rabbits are bred, we think - white rabbit on probation Ducks still not laying eggs - WTF Brownie is for sale Pigs getting listed for sale (Never posted them before) Harvest Meals All cooking is in the crockpot (not cold enough to run the woodstove) Red Curried Venison with Turnips Winter is coming (IS HERE) We all survived - even the animals outside with no heat (no heat on ducks, stock tank heater with fish, water heater for rabbits, babies in mudroom, boys in the barn, pigs with a cover – all with lots of extra straw. (There is still straw getting tracked into my home all the time) Water was the biggest pain: animal water and my pipes Heating was just fine - even through rolling blackouts Ducks like to hang in the pods during cold times Lessons learned: Want better water by next year Holler Neighbors/Community ALL THE HELP on the bathroom - and the story of the bathroom Christmas and New Year was fun Toolman Tim's stream in the LFTN community Infrastructure Testing new $30 rabbit cages from TSC Fencing Weekend Workshop Coming Adding Insulation Making long term plans so that we can focus on 1-2 at a time (#my3things) Spring planting is beginning Finances Spent $100 on straw Found a soy free feed source since MPS no longer makes it Membership Plug Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. It makes a great Christmas Gift! Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today we talk about the economic outlook for 2023, ideas for starting businesses, science that isn't science, better health, and more with Jack Spirko, Dr. Ken Berry, and John Willis. Sponsor of the Day: Paul Wheaton of Wheaton Labs and Permies.com Paul Wheaton over at permies.com has put together a robust bundle of homestead goodies this week. 35 ebooks, videos, and more, including my Cook With What You Have ebook, all for only $35. The bundle is only available at this special price until January 5th, and it's got stuff on chickens, gardening, cooking, cleaning, building, and more! With over $285 worth of stuff for only $35, you'll wanna get your hands on this bundle today, before the price goes up. That's 35 awesome pieces of digital media to help you realize your homestead dreams, for basically $1 each! Visit permies.com/s/homesteading to check it out now LFTN Workshop Tickets Coming January 14, 2022 at 9am Central at LivingFreeinTennessee.com Jack's First Episode of 2023 - The Coming Shitstorm of Opportunity Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee The Survival Podcast DrBerry.com SelfRelianceFestival.com Main content of the show Replay of the Tuesday Live on Youtube. First Tuesday Coffee Talk with Jack Spirko, John Willis, Nicole Sauce Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Today, we talk about what the #my3things method is, why a strategic plan for yourself and your life is a powerful tool, and we cover how to create a vision statement for your life strategic plan. (Or your family strategic plan). This is the first in a series of episodes explaining how to use the #my3things method to become more successful, productive and to build the life you choose on your terms.

Join me for a reading of the Night Before Christmas, Cajun Style – read by the Elender family.

Today we have Michael Leonido (also knows as the chef at the Spring Workshop) reading the Intellectual Night Before Christmas followed by the traditional text in song. Merry Christmas Y'all!

Join Aussie Ro as she reads the Night Before Christmas, Australian style.

Today, we have the Scottish version of The Night Before Christmas, read by Jaggy Little Thistle.

Today we talk about preparing for a house fire, resilient living vs "prepping," how to build a following on Youtube, and more with with Ed Hubbell of Iridium Solutions and John Willis of Special Operations Equipment. Show Sponsor: Brave Botanicals - Your source for high quality CBD and Kratom products at a reasonable price. Get ready for January! SRF Tickets, Sponsorships, and Vendor Booths LFTN Spring Workshop New YT Channel: Harvest Cooking More… Show Resources Special Operations Equipment Living Free in Tennessee Iridium Solutions Make it a great week! GUYS! Don't forget about the cookbook, Cook With What You Have by Nicole Sauce and Mama Sauce. Community Mewe Group: https://mewe.com/join/lftn Telegram Group: https://t.me/LFTNGroup Odysee: https://odysee.com/$/invite/@livingfree:b Advisory Board The Booze Whisperer The Tactical Redneck Chef Brett Samantha the Savings Ninja Resources Membership Sign Up Holler Roast Coffee Harvest Right Affiliate Link

Each year we read variations of the classic poem, The Night Before Christmas. Today's version is the Redneck Night Before Christmas read to us by The Tactical Redneck.

Episode 673 - What is My 2023 Word of the Year? Today is our last Monday Show until after the New Year is upon us! In keeping with tradition, I will share with you the word of the year, why it was chosen, and what I hope it will mean - even though we all know we find different lessons along the journey. I will also let you know what is happening during the time between Christmas and New Years for content. Livestream Schedule this week: Tuesday Live with John Willis and Ed Hubbell from IridiumSolutions.caLFTN Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGZgu0AKUSI Today's Sponsor: Paul Wheaton od Permies.com and Wheaton Labs https://permies.com/link/lftn Paul Wheaton has developed a truly passive greenhouse that can grow through the winter with no additional heating. Not only that, but it won't overheat in the summer months! How's that possible? Find out by watching the Truly Passive Greenhouse movie: https://permies.com/link/lftn Email feedback to [email protected] Tales from the Prepper Pantry Every Nook and Cranny in the deep freezers are stuffed, as is the fridge with things to cook (Managed to decommission the two outdoor appliances) Almost through the potatoes from the garden (had half a bushel) End of year restock is primarily complete Christmas Dinner from the pantry: Leg of lamb, roasted turnips and carrots, charcuterie and pickled things (Holler Neighbor Style) In purge mode for a last push before the end of the year - lost the crap, keep the things we use Weekly Shopping Report from Joe The first stop was Walgreen's for some vitamins. Stock was mostly good, but there was only one left of a large size of "D," so we had to choose another size in order to use their buy one get one free. Food City was next. Dry cat food was very limited, but they had a couple of 16 lb. bags of Meow Mix. They had a lot of Friskies boxed cans, so we added a box of those too. Dollar Tree was next. We found some large 9Lives cans in there for the first time in months, and grabbed a few; not all our cats like those. The frozen food coolers were really sparse and most of the drink coolers are back to being nearly empty; I think it's the worst I've seen it. The health aisle is beginning to look picked again, but most other areas looked well stocked; there were less unrefrigerated canned drinks though. Both of the two lines they had open extended back into the aisles. Same at Home Depot, which I ran in just to check the price of a 2x4x8. It's still $3.75. I did not look over any other areas, but it was fairly crowded, as spending season is at its peak. Aldi was last. We got a few extra things in case we decide to put off next week's shopping, but grocery crowds shouldn't be too bad, so we'll likely go. We found what we wanted, including heavy cream. I didn't see any notable holes, but both lettuce and grapes did not look as good as usual. Untainted regular gasoline remains at $3.999. Frugality Tip from Margo Here's a frugality tip on one of the most valuable things to me.....MY TIME (AND SANITY). For your holiday menu plan it out a month or so in advance. Gather the things you need and start cooking some things early and freeze it (and then take it out of the freezer the day before to thaw) Make sure you have all of the things you need the week before the holiday. I did not make rolls this year, I bought rolls and put them in the freezer, FYI Hawaiian rolls freeze and thaw very well. And save your sanity during the holidays and keep a stocked pantry y'all! Operation Independence The 3% checking account, emergency fund, and discipline Night Before Christmas Countdown Replay episode will not be replays - start your 2023 on the right foot. The importance of downtime. Main topic of the Show: What is my 2023 Word of the Year No year has ever been so hard as this year for finding the right word. Even last night, I knew the concept but not the word. Part of the problem is that I knew the concept I wanted but was not finding a single word to describe it. And the two word option I had was only a close fit, not the full breadth of what I wanted to focus on. What is a word of the year? Why do it? Past words: Grow (It is a choice and it is up to me) Balance (You have to want it and boundaries) Courage (The power of no. Letting go of insecurities. Sooner is better.) Then we have this year. I strove for MORE. I worked harder. I played harder. I undid every lesson I leaned in the year of balance. I GREW my businesses. I made it over a really important personal hump: Increased cash flow to where I could finally take some from the businesses. What the last five years have been like building LFTN and Holler Roast Coffee. Had to have the courage to Say no to things I was doing to earn money but that are distractions from the primary objective Address conflict head on Openly admit weaknesses Stand my ground Build personal talents from good to great Become unapologetic Where it has led - Priority on things that are important to me on