With over ten years experience making a home, author and mom of eight, Lisa Bass, shares her love for from scratch cooking, natural living and all things handmade. As a full-time blogger and homeschooler, Lisa also mixes in a little mom life and business tips.
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The Plantbased, Not Perfect podcast is all about striving to be our healthiest selves, while living in the real world. With a master's degree in Technical Writing, Elizabeth explains complicated health topics in a format that is easy to digest. After her mom almost died from congestive heart failure caused by a root canal infection, Elizabeth became passionate about living a healthy lifestyle free from disease. This led her into the plantbased world and eventually inspired her to create #pla ...
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I help overwhelmed woman reduce anxiety with the power of effective and sustainable self care. This self care podcast, formerly known as Me, Myself, and You, is created by Sara Miller. Sara is a long time blogger turned podcaster, known for creating powerful content to help you practice self care in your daily life.
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243. Practical Self-Care for Moms: Overcoming Burnout and Anger in Motherhood | Elizabeth of Emotionally Healthy Legacy
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Self-care in motherhood is a hot topic these days, but the advice can be difficult to navigate when it does not feel practical for your season of life. Or perhaps you are feeling guilt about establishing self-care routines for yourself. Elizabeth helps moms overcome anger and overwhelm and embrace peace and wellness in their homes. If you are in a …
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242. Quick & Easy Summer Meals | Cooking From Scratch
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I love sharing what we are cooking in our farmhouse from season to season, so join me for this episode where I’m talking through what our menu looks like during these long, hot summer days. We are on the go more in the summer, so I am spending less time cooking which means I need to keep our kitchen stocked with quick and easy staples that we can t…
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If you are a #skintok follower like myself then you love learning about the latest skincare and products, but I am a firm believer in less is more and that truly, beautiful skin comes from within. Today I wanted to cover the top foods scientifically proven to help with glowy skin, how I incorporate them into my weekly diet, what to avoid for glowy …
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241. Give Your Family What Technology Can’t | Erin Loechner, Author of The Opt-Out Family
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In our highly-connected digital world, many voices have come along to warn of the dangers of overindulgence in technology. While many encourage boundaries and moderation, Erin argues that opting out completely is a better way. Have you felt the pull to change your family’s relationship with technology? Before you think, “I could never do that,” giv…
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240. Being Crunchy Without Going Crazy | Emily of Really Very Crunchy
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For those in the crunchy community, there is more noise than ever about the dangers around us and the way things should be done. While navigating her own journey of health and wellness, Emily began to see the humor in this lifestyle. In this conversation, we chat about how Emily got started sharing comedy on the internet to bring levity to what can…
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218. How to make a healthy lifestyle fun, not a punishment
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In today's episode we talk about how to make living a healthy lifestyle fun and not seen as a punishment. I encounter many people who look at working out as a chore, eating healthy as a punishment or they think I do not enjoy the way I eat - which couldn’t be further from the truth - so I thought I would share my top tips to help you enjoy living a…
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239. Pregnancy and Homesteading Q&A with Meg of Hollar Homestead (plus some of our controversial opinions!)
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So many of you have been asking me to bring Meg back on the podcast, and I am so excited to have her join me for this chat all about her approach to pregnancy and her homesteading story. We address questions about what foods we stay away from during pregnancy, what homestead chores we avoid, and more. What are our thoughts on ultrasounds? Prenatal …
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238. Answering your questions: things I don’t stress about, advice for young homemakers, and more!
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In this episode, I am sitting down with a cup of coffee to chat through some more of the questions you all submitted! I share my perspective on quite a few motherhood topics – potty training, meltdowns, breastfeeding, sleep schedules – that I have found are not worth stressing over. I hope that by sharing my story, I can encourage you to let go of …
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217. Q&A: Blood Type Diet, Smoothies vs. Juicing & Avoiding Grains
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Today's episode is a Q&A answering some commonly asked questions I get on Instagram. Is there research to support the Blood Type Diet? What is the difference between smoothies and juicing? Should you be avoiding grains in my diet? I share what the literature has to say about each topic and give my personal takeaways to help you live your healthiest…
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237. All of Life is an Opportunity for Learning: Freedom in Homeschooling | Lyndsey of Treehouse Schoolhouse
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I am a firm believer that education does not take place exclusively within the walls of a classroom during certain hours of the day. I loved chatting with Lyndsey again on the podcast about the freedom that comes with prioritizing an environment of learning in your home instead of strict parameters around when and how school must happen. Lyndsey sh…
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236. The Most Powerful Tool to Fight Negative Thoughts | Natalie of Dwell Differently
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With so much noise around us in our digital world, we often find ourselves swimming in seas of negative voices and anxious thoughts. In today’s conversation, Natalie is sharing how she helps women overcome these negative thought patterns by memorizing scripture. Anyone who has committed God’s words to memory knows how impactful those words are in y…
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216. Walking Episode: Is 10k steps a magic number? Is walking enough for weight loss? Thoughts on the 12-3-30 Trend.
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Today we chat about the simplest topic, but one that there is a lot of questions around: walking as a form of exercise. I always get asked if I get in 10,000 steps a day and I wanted to deep dive on this number to see if it has research behind it and what the science has to say? Is simply walking enough for health benefits and weight loss outcomes?…
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235. My daily work rhythm, sleep training babies, dairy cow update, and more Q&A!
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You all submitted more great questions about parenting, work/life balance, our homestead, and more! Join me as I share my perspective on these topics. If you’d like to submit a question for a future episode, visit bit.ly/SFLquestions. In this episode, I discuss: Thoughts on how to handle babies and toddlers sitting through church How I currently sc…
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234. Don’t Overcomplicate Your Home Decor | Myquillyn Smith, The Nester
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The topic of home decor can be intimidating for many who don’t feel that they are naturally talented at decorating. But decorating is a skill that anyone can learn and continually improve. Myquillyn has been mastering the skill of home decor for many years, and she helps others do the same in their own homes. Today, she is encouraging us to stop ta…
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In this episode we dive into what the research has to say about the latest Tik Tok trend of raw milk. From the alleged benefits, nutritional value debate, bacterial content, allergenic effects and more, we compare pasteurized milk to raw milk and what the evidence shows on these claims. I share the key takeaways and talk about whether milk is a hea…
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233. Bringing Our Homes to Life through Sacred Rhythms | Jennifer Pepito
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As homemakers and mothers, our role extends beyond completing the daily tasks of housekeeping and child rearing. We are the ones who nurture the atmosphere of our homes and infuse life into our families. I am so happy to have Jennifer back on the podcast to talk about her latest book, Habits for a Sacred Home. This conversation is rich with ideas a…
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232. Why Your Mindset as a Homemaker Matters | Mystie Winckler of Simply Convivial
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In her early days as a homemaker, Mystie found the role to be more difficult than she had expected. It was in acknowledging how truly valuable the role of a homemaker is that Mystie found joy and peace and purpose in the tasks of homemaking. If you struggle to embrace the role of homemaker or you are drowning in the mundanity, this episode will be …
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214. Breast Implant Illness, Holistic Wellness and Turning Pain into Purpose with Karen Koramshai
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In this episode I chat with Karen Koramshai - a chef, model, wellness coach and holistic health practitioner. We talk about her childhood in Brazil, growing up in the UK and working in magazines like Glamour, Harper's Bazaar, and Esquire before her wellness journey began. Karen shares her personal experience with breast implant illness and explanti…
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231. Staying out of debt, simplifying food from scratch, and living with less | Answering more of your questions!
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I’m sitting down to answer your questions about finances, cooking from scratch, and minimalism! If you have been around here for long, you know I am passionate about debt freedom. I’m diving into our financial mindsets and the major pitfalls we avoid as a debt-free family. I’ll also explain how cooking from scratch is the best way to stretch your g…
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230. An honest conversation about burnout, taking a break from creative work, and finding your place in online business | Kali Ramey Martin
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I am excited to bring Kali back on the podcast to chat about what she has been up to lately! For anyone who is entrepreneurial or creative, you will relate to a lot of what we discuss in this episode. We tackle the topic of burnout: how it can happen, what you can do to overcome it, how to know when to step back. But just because you need a break f…
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229. Navigating Information Overload, Using Discernment, and Making Sustainable Changes | Fallon Lee
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Do you feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information available to us today? Having answers and research available at our fingertips can be incredibly helpful, but it also brings the challenge of stress and overwhelm around deciding which voices to listen to and which changes to implement. Fallon Lee is joining me on the podcast again to tackl…
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228. Q&A with my sisters, Laura & Andrea: our family of entrepreneurs, self-care as busy moms, navigating overwhelm in homemaking, and more!
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I asked who you all wanted to hear from on the podcast, and you answered with a resounding vote for my sisters! I am excited to sit down with Laura and Andrea and dive into the questions my community sent in. We chat about the similarities and differences between how we each approach things like homemaking, self-care, business, birth, and more. We …
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227. Raising Boys to Men | Durenda Wilson
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As a mom of six sons, I have seen firsthand just how uniquely and wonderfully boys are wired. Moms of boys often struggle to understand their sons because they don’t think like we do. I am joined in this episode by Durenda, mother of five sons (eight children total), to discuss her new book all about raising strong and virtuous boys in today’s cult…
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213. Peanut Butter: Aflatoxins, Regulations, Tips to Stop Mold Growth & Brands to Buy
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In this episode we dive into research on peanut butter and the controversy around aflatoxins. What the research shows, how the FDA regulates toxins, what growers and farmers do to ensure no aflatoxins in the EU and US. Steps to take with nuts and seeds to ensure mold doesn't grow when you are buying at the store or storing them at your house, as we…
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212. Fit for Life: Summary, Takeaways & Food Combining Controversy
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Today's episode is a summary of the famous health book Fit for Life by Harvey & Marilyn Diamond from the 80's. I cover the book's key principles, what the research says around each topic and my personal takeaways on: natural hygiene, high water content food, food combining and fruit consumption. We dive into the controversy around food combining an…
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226. Can Anyone Be a Homesteader? Making Room for Homesteading in Your Busy Life | Beth Declercq of Intentional Homesteading
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You want to start homesteading, but you can’t imagine how you will fit it into your full life. Do homesteaders do farm chores from sunup to sundown? Do you have to stay home full-time to start homesteading? The feelings of overwhelm can be paralyzing in the beginning, but Beth helps homesteaders from all walks of life create realistic goals for the…
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211. Life Updates: Tattoo Removal, Matcha vs Coffee, Birth Control
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In today's solo episode I thought I would give a life update and share what has been going on in my life: from the tattoo removal process, to my two week matcha experiment and a birth control pill update - we get into everything in my health journey, in hopes it might help yours. I also answer a question on how many date bites are too many date bit…
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225. My daily routine, quality time in a large family, how I organize my business, and more Q&A!
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I am excited to be answering more of your questions this year on the podcast! To start off this Q&A series, I’m tackling a random set of questions on everything from my daily routine to our future plans for the homestead to baby proofing my house to my thoughts on self-care. Join me as I dive into your most pressing questions about our homemaking, …
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224. Are You Overwhelmed and Angry in Motherhood? | Natalie Hixson, Angry Mama Coach
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Every mother knows that there are moments in motherhood that bring out the worst in us. We can feel overwhelmed and triggered, and these feelings may result in angry outbursts toward those we love most. If any of this resonates with you, this episode with Natalie (the Angry Mama Coach) is a must-listen. Natalie shares her history with anger in moth…
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210. Do You Need a Multivitamin on a Plantbased Diet?
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You might be wondering if you really need to supplement with a multivitamin on a plantbased diet? In today's episode I am going to break it all down for you: from the key vitamins and nutrients we need to pay attention to and why, how we can get them through food first and what the research shows on supplementation. Plus, do they supplement in the …
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223. Decoding Food Labels and Making Informed Decisions | Tara Vander Dussen, the New Mexico Milkmaid
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There are so many buzzwords and labels and opinions floating around when it comes to sourcing healthy food. If you want to have confidence in the food you are feeding your family, it is important to understand what terms like “grass-fed” and “free range” and “all natural” really mean. Join me for this fascinating conversation with Tara as she share…
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209. An Interview with Me on: The Keto Diet, Protein on a Plantbased Diet, Hormone Health, Fiber Benefits & the 80/20 Method
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This episode is the audio from an IG Live interview with me and Nicole Anderson-James, the founder of Elemental Superfood. Nicole interviewed me on my thoughts and what the research has to say on the following topics: high protein diets, hormone health and how hormones are impacted by plants, tips to transition to a plant-centric diet and how I fin…
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222. Failure, Success, and Lessons I’ve Learned on My Entrepreneurial Journey
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In this episode, I am sitting down to respond to a listener’s question about my entrepreneurial journey. If you are familiar with my blog and YouTube channel Farmhouse on Boone, you may not know that it took me years of trying various business ideas before I was successful in my blogging business. Today, I am taking you through that journey with me…
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221. Answering Top Chicken Keeping Questions | Dalia of Welcome to Chickenlandia
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In this episode, we are diving into the logistics of chicken keeping! We start by exploring the benefits of chicken keeping for kids– what it teaches them and the skills they will gain. Then we are diving into some of the most common chicken keeping questions: feed, egg production, flock management, and more. If you are just getting started in chic…
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208. Tips to Feel Satiated on a Plantbased Diet
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Today's episode covers the top reasons you might not be feeling full even while eating a healthy diet, along with tips to help you feel satiated. From nutrient absorption, to how processed foods affect satiety, and why hydration and fiber play a role, we cover the key elements to look at if you are experiencing this issue. We also speak about volum…
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220. Inspiration for the Homemaker: Creativity, Contentment, and Growth | Andrea of Pine and Prospect Home
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I love sharing about what I am doing in my home as a homemaker – the meals I’m cooking, the decor I’m bringing in, the systems I’m maintaining – but this episode goes even deeper into homemaking. I am chatting with my friend and fellow blogger Andrea about the heart behind our homemaking pursuits. As wives and mothers who have been learning and lov…
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219. Prioritize Peace in Your Home: Build Your Decluttering Skills in the New Year | Robyn of Minimalist Home
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We have talked quite a bit on this podcast about minimalism and living clutter-free. Even as someone who has been practicing the principles of minimalism for many years, I find that I have to constantly be aware of what is coming into our home so that it does not become overwhelming. Robyn and I chat in this episode about developing a decluttering …
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207. New Year Q&A: Confidence, SSRIs, Red Light Devices, Workouts & Weight Loss
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Happy New Year! Today I am answering all of your health and wellness questions to help you in setting up your healthiest year yet. From skincare and SSRIs, workouts and weight loss, confidence tips and everything in between - this episode answers everything, backed by science of course. How to work on self confidence? What are your thoughts on SSRI…
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218. Quick & Simple Meals From Scratch Without Meal Planning | Cami of TIDBITS & Company
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Cooking every meal from scratch can seem like a complicated and time-consuming endeavor if it is not part of your normal routine. In this episode, Cami and I aim to change your mindset around cooking from scratch and show you how truly simple and fast it can be. We start out by giving you ideas of meals you can throw together in a pinch without sac…
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217. Cultivate a Frugal Mindset and Take Control of Your Spending | Jen & Jill of Frugal Friends Podcast
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We all want to be free from financial stress, but what practical steps can we take to get there? Does the secret to financial freedom lie in sticking to a budget? Paying off debt? Making more money? In this episode, Jen and Jill share their unique and powerful insights about frugality and financial freedom. We explore the idea of spending better ra…
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216. Grow a Year’s Worth of Food on a Small Homestead | Michelle Knox of More Than Farmers
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You can accomplish a lot more on a small homestead than you think! I have had many guests on the podcast testify to this fact with the incredible ways they use their homesteads to produce surprising amounts of food. In this episode, Michelle is sharing how she and her family produce approximately 75% of their food from their five and a half acre ho…
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215. Suburban Homesteading + Backyard Beekeeping | Katie Brandt of Sweetgum Spot
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I hear from many of you who are dreaming of life on a homestead, but you are currently living in the suburbs. While it can be discouraging to search and wait for that dream property, there is so much you can do in the backyard of your neighborhood lot. Join me in listening to Katie’s story about making the most of where you are. Katie now helps oth…
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206. Tips to Optimize Brain Health and Prevent Dementia
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This episode shares the top evidence-based tips to optimize your brain health and prevent Dementia / Alzheimer's disease. From what to eat and foods to avoid, to the key nutrients to add into your diet and pay attention to, habits to incorporate and lifestyle factors you can focus on, start improving your cognitive health today. SPONSORS: 20% off y…
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214. Christmas in the Kitchen: Sourdough Inspiration for the Holidays! | Ash of Turner Farm
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One of my favorite topics to dive into is sourdough, and Ash is the perfect person to join me for today’s conversation! Ash creates the most beautiful sourdough baked goods, and she teaches others to do the same. We are chatting about the recipes we love baking around the holidays, our best tips for gifting baked goods, the ins and outs of working …
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205. Q&A: Castor Oil, Raw Veganism, Tips to Start a Podcast & Autoimmune Health
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Today's episode is a Q&A on some popular health topics you ask about. We cover: Castor oil benefits? Can raw veganism be done healthfully? Tips to start a podcast? Benefits of a plantbased lifestyle on arthritis & fibromyalgia? Caraway Cookware: Up to 20% off your next purchase at Carawayhome.com/PBNP NED CBD: 15% off with helloned.com/plantbased R…
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213. Peaceful Motherhood, Large Family Dynamics, Working at Home, and More Q&A with Leslie Burris
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As online business owners and mothers of large homeschooling families, Leslie and I discovered that we have so much in common! You all submitted so many great questions for this episode, and we felt like we could have continued chatting forever. We dive into some practicals of how we run our online businesses while working together with our husband…
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In today's episode I am sharing my top 5 tips to make your home less toxic. From air quality and cleaning products, to dryer sheets, tupperware and cookware, we cover the major items to look at and why. I share my personal tips, what the research has to say and give product recommendations to help you in making the switch as you move towards a less…
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212. Cozy Christmas Decorating for the Homemaker | Sarah of She Holds Dearly
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If the thought of transforming your home into a cozy, magical Christmas wonderland seems overwhelming, this episode is for you! Sarah is a professional interior designer, but she is sharing tons of tips and inspiration for average homemakers to create a classic, festive, elegant atmosphere in their homes this season. Whether you are just getting st…
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203. Skincare Trends: Colostrum, Face Yoga & Beef Tallow in Skincare
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In this episode I wanted to look into some of the popular beauty and skincare trends we are hearing about from Tik Tok to see if they have any validity behind them. I know we all love skincare and anti-aging so let’s see if there is research to support the latest fads: from taking colostrum supplements, to beef tallow in skincare and whether facial…
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211. You Can Save Even More on Groceries | Christine of Frugal Fit Mom
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With the rising costs of food over the last few years, people are looking for ways to save now more than ever. Christine helps moms wisely use their household budgets through her YouTube channel and podcast, and she is with us today to share some of her top tips for maximizing your savings when it comes to sourcing groceries. She tells us what mone…
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