Grounded in Simplicity
35 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Feeling overwhelmed and overworked?
We know the feeling! That's why we created this podcast. To help you take a step back from your busy life and rediscover what's truly essential.
You'll learn how to simplify your life, find enjoyment in simple activities, and discover the satisfaction that comes from creating a home based on your own unique vision.
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As two moms who are both overwhelmed and overworked, we know how difficult it can be to find fulfillment in the little pleasures that make us happy. We also know that some things just cannot be done with little ones tugging at your skirt.
The Grounded in Simplicity Podcast is on a mission to help women around the world ground themselves in a life full of purpose and simplicity.
Hosted by Bonnie Von Dohre of The Not So Modern Housewife and Danielle McCoy of The Rustic Elk.
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10 Tips for Peaceful Productivity | Ep. 23
November 30, 2022 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this episode of the Grounded in Simplicity podcast, we're giving you tips for peaceful productivity. From getting rid of negative thoughts to setting boundaries, we're covering everything you need to stay productive and focused. If you're looking to increase your productivity, then this episode is for you! We've got tips to help you stay focused and productive all day, every day. Whether you're a work at home mom or a homesteader with a dream, these tips will help you achieve your goals....
Living Your Authentic Life and Dealing with Haters Online
September 07, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBAre you tired of feeling like you have to conform to society's expectations? Are you ready to learn how to live an authentic life? If so, this Grounded in Simplicity podcast episode is for you! In this episode, we help moms shake off the feeling that they need to conform to society's standards. We know it can be difficult to hold boundaries when everyone around you seems to think they know what's best for you, but it's important to remember that you are the only one who knows what's truly b...
Feeding Livestock on a Budget
July 05, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBStruggling to reduce your feed costs? We know that the rising prices of feed can be concerning. That's why we've put together this list of ways for you to reduce your costs. Some methods are easier than others, but all of them will help you save money in the long run. Feeding your animals can be expensive, but it doesn't have to be. Try out some of these methods and see how much you can save. You may be surprised at just how much you can cut down on your expenses by making a few small chan...
Saving Money in the Kitchen
June 28, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MBDo you want to save money on groceries? Of course you do! Who doesn't want to save a little bit of money? That's why we've got some great tips for you on this episode of the Grounded in Simplicity Podcast. Follow these tips and you'll be able to save money feeding your family. You'll be able to afford the things you really need – without breaking the bank. Listen to this episode now and start saving today! Resources: Living Without The Grocery Store 7 Ways to Save Money on Your Grocery B...
Finding Your True Self
June 14, 2022 04:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBAs a busy mom of three, Danielle knows the importance of finding time to herself. In this episode of the Grounded in Simplicity podcast, she discussed with Bonnie about the book The Four Tendencies. From the conversation, there are four personality types: Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, and Rebel. Each personality type has its own strengths and weaknesses. For example, Upholders are great at following rules and meeting deadlines, but they may have a hard time relaxing or taking breaks. Ques...
How to Start Homesteading
June 07, 2022 04:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBToday's episode is something that all people who thinks of starting to homestead can relate. This is a relevant topic that most of us can get tips and tricks. As how Danielle mentioned, anybody can start homesteading because homesteading is more of a lifestyle choice than it is. It's kind of more like a lifestyle or like a mental attitude more than anything else. If we think about it, homesteading, in large part is all about food. We are producing food, preserving food. It's one of our co...
Taking Chances
May 24, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 43.5 MBFor today's episode, Bonnie and Danielle discussed about taking chances and getting outside of our comfort zones. As an entrepreneur, we are a little bit up, we're wired a little bit differently than people who don't have that mindset. Partially because as an entrepreneur we tried to take on the world instead of just delegating tasks. There's a lot of homesteaders that hold themselves back because they're not willing or they're too afraid to take a leap that would put them in an uncomforta...
Silencing Your Inner Critic
May 17, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBFor today's episode, Bonnie and Danielle talked about Silencing Your Inner Critic. There are times that stress are all over the wrong places all the time and that controls our fight or flight response. It is where our brain will usually go to when we have anxiety and get overwhelmed and these negative thought processes continue. Putting it down on a piece of paper and being able to physically look at it actually helps. It changes how the thought process back to that frontal lobe and causes ...
Overcoming Setbacks
May 10, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBToday's episode is really a good conversation. We discussed how we can overcome our setbacks. If we're talking about the setback itself, there's a lot of times that there are things that are outside of our control. Whether it be a health issue, or the economy or a job loss. And so a lot of times we just have to go, "Okay. This is this is my reality right now. This is the circumstance. Now, what do I do about it?" You can have a few people that you can feel comfortable sharing with that a...
21 Little Known Edible Plants That You Can Use as a Source of Food
May 03, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MBFlowers are not just for looking at! Did you know that many flowers are also edible? In this video, we'll go over 21 different plants that you can use as a source of food. From common garden flowers to more exotic blooms, we've got you covered. So the next time you're out in the yard or garden, be sure to give these plants a try! Links mentioned in this episode: Edible Weeds: https://www.therusticelk.com/edible-weeds/ 2022 Seed Varieties - https://bit.ly/3GQeHye Pampered Gardener Box by K...
Homesteading Life as a Mom - Fireside Chat
April 26, 2022 13:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBToday's episode is different. Bonnie and Danielle, both homesteading moms just talked about how their life is on a daily basis. Raising animals, raising their kids, what they do on daily and how they get the kids to do some chores. This episode is a very timely to those who are planning to finally homestead. Links mentioned in this episode: 2022 Seed Varieties Pampered Gardener Box by Kitchen Botanicals The Self Sufficient Life Not So Modern Living Episode Sponsor Kitchen Botanicals Use ...
Have We Created Our Own Problems?
April 19, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBDo you think that our current food system is sustainable? In this episode, we take a look at the problems with our modern food system and ask whether or not we've created these issues ourselves. We also explore some potential solutions to these problems and how we can work together to create a more sustainable future. Support the show
Setting Intentional Times with our Families with Reilly Flynn from Lome
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Things You Can Do to Take Action and Start Working on your Homesteading Dream
March 16, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MBToday is another special episode of the Grounded in Simplicity Podcast. We are wrapping up by giving you Things You Can Do to Take Action and Start Working on your Homesteading Dream. To start, you kind of have to learn to let go of those things and only keep things that you really love or really need. We should only have the things that bring us joy, which are the things that you need especially leading this kind of lifestyle. But you can definitely learn to minimize and simplify. Learni...
Goal Setting for Homesteader
March 09, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBAnother episode for Grounded in Simplicity! This time we discussed about Goal Setting for Homesteader. Goal setting help you start your homestead and keep it going without being overwhelmed, regardless of where you live. Because if you just have an open ended goal, then you're going to find a lot of time passed without you actually accomplishing anything. And that's also when you're going to see yourself take on a lot of things that are not relevant. And you end up kind of all over the pla...
Goal Setting for Homesteaders
March 09, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 45.3 MBAnother episode for Grounded in Simplicity! This time we discussed about Goal Setting for Homesteader. Goal setting help you start your homestead and keep it going without being overwhelmed, regardless of where you live. Because if you just have an open ended goal, then you're going to find a lot of time passed without you actually accomplishing anything. And that's also when you're going to see yourself take on a lot of things that are not relevant. And you end up kind of all over the pla...
Preparing for the Peak Season in the Homestead without Getting Overwhelmed
March 01, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIt's another episode of the Grounded in Simplicity. For today, we discussed how you can not be overwhelmed during the peak season in the homestead. It is best to write down what you need to start each week. It's like knowing like what your benchmarks are going to be. If you can have a note written in your calendar to have a roadmap of the things that you are going to try to work on or focus on every week. The nice thing with having a list is it's pretty consistent from year to year. It ...
Being Prepared Realistically
February 22, 2022 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.4 MBHere we are with another episode! Today we talked about being prepared and what that looks like realistically. It means focusing on the things that are more likely to occur. We can't foresee every possible scenario. It's more about just doing what we can with what we have and focusing on best case scenario playing or hope for the best plan for the worst. We can't really depend on the supply chain, necessarily, but at the same time, you find ways to source locally. There's plenty to go arou...
5 Tips To Become More Self-Sufficient
February 15, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBToday's episode is something that anyone can relate. We've talked about how the pandemic changed our perspective when it comes to being self-sufficient. We have been challenged by how some of our needs became unavailable in the market. Thus, it lead us to try new things and be more reliable of ourselves. We have discussed 5 Tips to Become Self-Sufficient. We enumerated each one and explained how to achieve them. Links mentioned in this episode: 2022 Seed Varieties Pampered Gardener Box ...
The Reality of Life Balance
February 08, 2022 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37.1 MBIn today's episode, we talked about The Reality of Life Balance We grew in a generation where most of the tasks are assigned to women because men need to go out and work for the family. We grew up having this kind of mindset. As moms, we tend to think that we have to be martyrs. And we have to do everything ourselves. Where in fact, men and women should be balanced in everything. Regardless of your differences, you all pull together, you support each other, and you did whatever it took to...
Slowing Down: The Difference Between Being Productive and Being Busy
February 01, 2022 05:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this episode, we discussed the difference between being productive and being busy. The 3rd and previous episode, we talked about how to set our daily rhythms. And that can also be applied to this 4th episode. Being productive is when you're able to produce a good number of tasks for the day. That is when you're able to check things on your list and being done with your priorities. It gives such an accomplishment to be productive. On the other side, being busy is just about getting all t...
Establishing Rhythm
January 26, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBIn today's episode, we talked about setting your daily rhythm. We discussed that setting your rhythm can set your routine. You have to think which tasks you'd like to accomplish in a day. You can assign some to your kids or your spouse. You don't have to do it all by yourself. Pick just three things that are going to be your focus for the day. And if three things are too much, then you just pick one thing that's going to be your focus for the day. Links mentioned in this episode: 2022 Se...
Seasonal Depression and Self Care through the Winter Months
January 11, 2022 05:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBIn this episode, we're focusing on the things you can do or take in the winter to help yourself get over seasonal depression. Vitamin D, as previously discussed, aids in the formation of dopamine. We've also mentioned how putting on warm clothing in the winter so you can still go outside and exercise is a good idea. It's also critical to have people to talk to during this time of year. It is better to have someone in your neighborhood who can just listen for you for a few minutes than it i...
Being Grounded and Focusing on What Matters
January 05, 2022 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode, we're talking about being "busy" and how to avoid falling into the trap by aligning with our priorities and adjusting our measures of success. We're also talking about finding balance as homesteaders, moms, and wives while trying to keep some of our sanity intact. Links mentioned in this episode: Season 1 Episode 2: Is Self Sufficiency a Myth? Episode Sponsor Kitchen Botanicals Use code GROUNDED for 20% off your first purchase. If you enjoyed today's episode and you love...
Getting Started with Chicks and Ducklings | Episode 11
March 30, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 51.9 MBAre you thinking to start raising chicks and/or duckling? Keeping backyard chicken and ducks is a wonderful way to offset your food costs by getting fresh eggs or meat. This is the best way to have self-sufficient lifestyle. But there are some specifics you’ll want to know before bringing your first chicks or duckling home for the best success. Today’s episode is a fun one, we're going to be talking about how to get started with chicks and ducklings and we will share our own useful and fun...
Planning Our Homeschool Year on the Homestead | Episode 10
September 29, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBSubscribe & Review Our Show Because our podcast is new, we're asking listeners to write a review. We'll then select some of your reviews to read on our future episodes. Review this podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grounded-in-simplicity/id1502793179 Beyond the Homestead Podcast is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliat...
How to Take a Vacation as a Homesteader | Episode 9
September 16, 2020 01:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBTaking a vacation as a homesteader is possible. Learn our tips and tricks to coordinate your chores, hire someone to care for your homestead, take a break and avoid burnout. Some places to hire help: Your local 4H Club Neighbors or Close Family Craigslist Local Farming Groups on Facebook Plan your vacation out well in advance, utilize modern tools and tech to help make your life, and that of your sitter, easier. Drip Irrigation Water Timers Automatic Waterers for Livestock Subscrib...
Beginner's Guide to Backyard Homesteading with Lisa Lombardo | Episode 8
August 27, 2020 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.4 MBToday we are joined by the lovely Lisa Lombardo as she shares her homesteading journey and talks about her new book The Beginner's Guide to Backyard Homesteading. Lisa talks about how she went from farm girl to suburban modern homesteader and how she's learned to become self sufficient on one acre. She's also here to share her new book The Beginner's Guide to Backyard Homesteading and talk about how anyone can learn to be self sufficient no matter where they live. Her book is now available...
Why Should We Focus on Local Food and Supporting Small Producers? | Episode 7
May 19, 2020 13:00 - 1 hour - 62.9 MBThe way COVID-19 has broken the supply chain has brought significant changes to how we shop and where we can find food. It has also brought awareness to how important small producers are in keeping us fed. In this episode, we're talking about the importance of supporting small producers and how we can find food locally. Links mentioned in this episode: US Wellness Meat Alderspring Ranch Organic Grass Fed Beef Joe Gardner Podcast - The Story of Seed Savers Exchange Kind of a Big Dill Facebo...
Starting Your Garden from Seed | Episode 6
April 29, 2020 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBIn this episode, we're talking about the benefits of starting your garden from seed. We're focusing mainly on starting seeds indoors before your last frost date and sharing our favorite seed companies. Links mentioned in this episode: How to Start Seeds Indoors - The Rustic Elk Mary’s Heirloom Seeds Baker’s Creek Strictly Medicinals Kitchen Botanicals Heaven’s Harvest Heirloom Solutions Greenhouse Megastore Half gallon pressure sprayer Acid sprayer for vinegar Disclosure: We may include ...
Starting Your Garden to Grow Your Own Food | Ep. 5
April 02, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 46.7 MBIn this episode, we're discussing our tips and recommendations for starting a garden, whether you're a beginner gardening for the first time, or you're an experienced gardener who has been frustrated with past attempts. We want to help you grow your own food this season, so we're talking about determining your planting zone, starting seeds, improving your garden soil, and understanding the aspects that make your garden unique. We believe you can grow food no matter where you live, and we w...
Preparing for Disaster Without Going Overboard | Ep. 4
March 20, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBWhat are some ways you can better prepare for an emergency without needing to hoard supplies or keep a large stockpile? In this episode, we're talking about ways that you can gain skills and learn how to be more self reliant so you can survive when your supply chain is broken. Survival doesn't mean hoarding toilet paper and shampoo. We're taking a realistic look at the supplies you need and how you can be prepared no matter what disasters you face. Links mentioned in this episode: Nation...
Are Heritage Breed Pigs Right for Your Homestead? | Ep. 3
March 13, 2020 23:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MBHeritage pig breeds have gained popularity in recent years as homesteaders take more of an interested in raising sustainable pork on their own farms. Today, we're taking a look at some of the pros and cons of raising heritage pigs so you can decide if this may be an animal you'd be interested in adding to your farm. Links mentioned in this episode: The Livestock Conservancy: https://www.livestockconservancy.org If you enjoyed today's episode and you love this show, can you help us convin...
Is Self Sufficiency a Myth? | Ep. 2
March 10, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MBSelf Sufficiency means different things to a lot of different people, but is it a myth? Can we ever achieve true self sufficiency? Today we're talking about why community is such an important part of this journey and how we can sustainably learn to live without feeling the pressure to do everything ourselves. In this controversial episode, we take a look at how people survived historically and what lessons we can learn and incorporate in our modern homesteads. Links mentioned in this episo...
Meet Your Hosts - Bonnie & Danielle | Beyond the Homestead Podcast | Ep. 1
March 10, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.3 MBBonnie from The Not So Modern Housewife and Danielle from The Rustic Elk are our hosts for the Beyond the Homestead Podcast. We are here to encourage you in your journey to self sufficiency and share our own stories and experiences with others. In this episode, we're getting to know a little bit about Bonnie and Danielle and how we hope this podcast will help you to grow and learn. Subscribe & Review Our Show Because our podcast is new, we're asking listeners to write a review. We'll the...