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

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

Brittany Gibson - Beginner Homesteader

221 episodesEN

Show overview

The Homestead Challenge Podcast | Suburban Homesteading, Gardening, Food From Scratch, Sustainable Living has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 221 episodes. That works out to roughly 70 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.

Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 15 min and 22 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Leisure show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 50 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 87 episodes published. Published by Brittany Gibson - Beginner Homesteader.

Episodes
221
Running
2023–2026 · 3y
Median length
19 min
Cadence
Weekly

From the publisher

Do you feel like you want to cook from scratch, grow more of your own food, or live intentionally—but never have the time or energy to do it all? Tried diving headfirst into homesteading only to end up overwhelmed, burnt out, or wondering where to even begin? You’re not alone. If you’re ready to build a homestead life that actually works with your modern, busy schedule—this podcast is for you. Inside The Homestead Challenge, you’ll find time-saving routines, realistic strategies, and practical tips to help you simplify home systems, grow what you can, and start living from scratch—without the pressure to do it all perfectly. Hey friend. I’m Brittany—crunchy mom, city homesteader, and your go-to for making slow living possible in real life. I tried the all-at-once approach to homesteading… and crashed hard into burnout. Turns out, trying to master everything at once just wastes time, money, and a whole lot of mental energy. But here’s the good news: homesteading doesn’t have to be all or nothing. You can do this in small steps that make a big impact. If you’re ready to create a from-scratch lifestyle with more rhythm and less chaos—grab that sourdough starter from the back of the fridge... it’s time to rise. https://thehomesteadchallenge.com

Latest Episodes

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Ep 220. What Do You Actually Want From Homesteading?

Oct 6, 202623 min

Ep 219. What If You Had to Rely on What You Already Have for Preparedness?

Sep 30, 202622 min

Ep 218. How I Made 14 Freezer Meals: What Pantry Preparedness Actually Looks Like for Me

Sep 22, 202628 min

Ep 217. Why I'm Preparing My Pantry Differently This Fall

Sep 15, 202626 min

Ep 216. Everything on my Farmstand is Something I Actually Use

Aug 25, 202627 min

Ep 215. The August Reset. What Worked, What Didn't & Getting Back to a Homesteading Rhythm

Aug 11, 202623 min

Ep 214. How I Decide What Gets Preserved (and What Doesn't)

Jul 21, 202624 min

Ep 213. Harvesting with a Purpose. Why I'm Already Thinking About Christmas in July

Jul 8, 202618 min

Ep 212. Why I am Planting More Seeds... All Summer Long

Jun 26, 202616 min

Ep 211. How I am Opening a Farmstand in the City (Every Decision I Had to Make)

Jun 23, 202625 min

Ep 210. Why I Stopped Panicking About Garden Bugs

Jun 16, 202616 min

Ep 209. Garden Update, What's Growing, What's Failing and Life Lately

Jun 10, 202621 min

Ep 208. The Most Underappreciated Herb in My Garden

Jun 2, 202611 min

Ep 207. The Real Workflow of Summer Canning in a Suburban Homestead

May 29, 202629 min

Ep 206. The Hidden Consumerism in Homesteading

May 22, 202625 min

Ep 205. You Don't Need a Commune to Build a Homesteading Community

May 19, 202616 min

Ep 204. The Homesteading Mindset Shift I Need Most

May 14, 202618 min

Ep 203. The Garden Plants that Keep Coming Back for Free

May 12, 202616 min

Ep 202. 5 Easy Ferments I'm Trying This Summer (That Don't Feel Overwhelming)

May 8, 202628 min

Ep 201. How to Grow Cut Flowers in Any Space with Josie Blessing of Olde Soul Acres

May 5, 202627 min
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