Simple Farmhouse Life

The Farmhouse Edit: Give Your Children the Gift of Lifelong Learning | Julie Kreke of The Delightful Homeschool

If you could use a refreshing perspective on education in your home, this episode is for you! Whether you are already a homeschooling parent or you are considering it, Julie’s wisdom on delight-directed learning will encourage you to embrace a homeschooling life that truly serves your family and your unique children. We can reject the societal pressures to prioritize academic achievement and instead tune into the innate desires and giftings of each of our children. Join us for this rich discussion full of practical advice and inspiring vision!In this episode, we cover:What a typical school day looks like as a family who embraces delight-directed learningAt what point do children start to pursue their own interests?The role of a parent in a child’s natural drive to learnWhy a laidback approach to supporting your child in the pursuit of their interests is a gift to themHow to navigate kids’ technology use as they independently pursue their interestsShifting our mindset about what education is required for a successful lifeThe importance of keeping the long-term goal of education in mindRecognizing each child’s unique giftings and tailoring their education to their needsPractical examples of walking with our children as they figure out their passionsAdvice for parents who worry that their children don’t have interests to pursueApproaching friendships and social life as a homeschooling familyThis is your permission to create a homeschool schedule that works for your individual familyView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!ABOUT JULIEJulie is wife to Jason and mama to eleven awesome kids. They live in a small home on a sixteen acre homestead in beautiful Missouri where they homeschool their children using a delight directed method of learning.As a second generation homeschooler, Julie knows firsthand the benefits of this lifestyle, and is passionate about helping others feel confident in homeschooling their kids. She offers encouragement and resources through her website, The Delightful Homeschool, and her family YouTube channel.RESOURCESCheck out Julie’s previous appearance on my podcast!Looking to earn an income from your YouTube channel? Join my YouTube Success Masterclass today!I can teach you everything you need to know to get started sewing in my Simple Sewing Series!Explore all of my course offerings including sourdough, sewing, blogging, and YouTubeGrab a copy of my new cookbook Daily SourdoughCONNECTJulie Kreke of The Delightful Homeschool | Website | Instagram | YouTubeLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Farmhouse Edit: Design Decisions, Third Trimester Updates, and Finding Enjoyment in the Process + More Q&A!

At 34 weeks pregnant, I’m sharing all the latest on our home build, pregnancy with baby #9, and what life is like in this full season. Even though progress on the house feels slow, I’m finding peace in the extra time to make intentional decisions, and we are loving how our unique vision is coming to life. I talk about chimney brick, roofing surprises, and the proportions that make it feel like an old homestead. I also reflect on how textbook this pregnancy has been compared to my others and answer a few listener questions about storm windows and monitoring during labor.In this episode, we cover:Slow building progress continues, but the slower pace has allowed for more thoughtful, intentional decisionsFinalized historic design elements like trim profiles, wall materials, and appliance choices— finding excitement in the progress even if it’s gradualChimneys are now bricked and the garage is roofed with wide-seamed metal that perfectly fits the historic vibe— a happy surprise with no overthinking!Main house will feature cedar shake roofing, while the porches and additions have metal to embrace the “old house with add-ons” storyReflections on how proportions, window placement, and overall structure are beautifully bringing to life the original vision of a “new old house”Pregnancy update at 34 weeks: similar symptoms and baby position as past pregnancies, feeling confident and readyChoosing minimal prenatal interventions— tracking iron and glucose at home, keeping midwife visits sparseSharing our personal approach to open windows with no screens or storm doors for an indoor-outdoor connectionThoughts on Doppler use in labor and delivery— balancing caution with practical monitoring when neededView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!RESOURCES MENTIONEDCheck out my last episode with Lana of Girl, Teach meListen to Jennifer Pepito’s previous appearances on the podcast:Episode 233: Bringing Our Homes to Life through Sacred RhythmsEpisode 160: Overcoming Fear in MotherhoodListen to this recent episode for all the house updatesJoin my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTubeMaster the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough courseGain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing seriesTurn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success AcademyKeep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbookCONNECTLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Farmhouse Edit: Reframing Birth: Pain, Preparation, and Letting Go of Fear | Lana of Girl, Teach Me

Birth doesn’t have to be something to fear. I sat down with Lana from Girl, Teach Me to talk about seeing labor as a God-designed process, not an emergency. We covered choosing the right midwife, why changing your mindset around pain is so powerful, and how to respond to people who think you are choosing home birth to get a “trophy”. Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, this episode is full of honest, empowering wisdom for walking into birth with peace!In this episode, we cover:Lana’s story: how a college nutrition class sparked her love for birth and led to Girl, Teach MeBirth as normal— not an emergency to fear, but a process designed by GodThe faith walk of birth that requires releasing control and trusting God each time, no matter the numberChoosing your birth team wisely and why the right midwife makes all the differencePower moves and fear tactics— recognizing red flags in medical careLabor predictions that miss the mark: baby size, dilation, and due dates that don’t actually mean muchA new perspective on pain: working with your body instead of resisting itBirth prep that actually helps: Bradley Method, Ina May, and positive birth storiesThe realities of the first-time birth and why it often takes longer and feels more intenseThings that can go wrong— why skilled midwives know when to transfer, and how most situations are calm and non-emergentHow to prepare for postpartum experiences like afterbirth cramps, recovery, and what actually helps (or doesn’t)Thoughts on free birth— being prepared either way, but personally valuing the peace of a midwife’s presenceHow Lana included her older children in her birth and what it meant to her daughtersWhy home birth just makes sense for outcomes, comfort, and family flowPushing back on comparison— birth choices aren’t competitions, and excellence isn’t judgmentLana’s heart behind creating content for new moms through YouTube, blogging, and her courseView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.RESOURCES MENTIONEDCheckout Lana’s courses and resources hereUse code FARMHOUSE to save 10% on Lana's birth course!Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTubeMaster the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough courseGain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing seriesTurn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success AcademyKeep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbookCONNECTLana of Girl, Teach Me | Website | Instagram | YouTube | PinterestLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Farmhouse Edit: Overwhelmed by Health Advice? A Simpler Approach to Fatigue, Food Sensitivities, Hidden Stress | Christa Biegler of Less Stressed Life

If you are feeling tired, foggy, reactive to everything you eat, and you’re not sure where to even begin, this episode is for you! I’m joined by Christa from Less Stressed Life to unpack some of the most confusing and overwhelming health topics moms face: sluggish thyroid, hidden stress, food sensitivities, and nervous system overload. Christa shares her holistic, systems-based approach to healing that prioritizes nourishment, nervous system support, and practical tools over endless restriction and fear. If you’ve ever been told your labs are “normal” but you still don’t feel like yourself, you don’t want to miss this conversation!In this episode, we cover:Welcoming Christa from Less Stressed Life to talk thyroid, nervous system health, food sensitivities, and moreHow her own health journey shaped the way she helps women heal holisticallyThe “health triad” framework: chemical/nutritional, structural/environmental, emotional/energeticCommon issues women face—gut troubles, skin flare-ups, fatigue, and subclinical thyroid symptomsWhy many symptoms trace back to nervous system dysregulation and chronic stressA story about stress shutting down digestion—how even nature couldn’t calm the fight-or-flight responseDefining neuroplasticity and the importance of training the body to shift out of stress modeSimple tools for nervous system support—gratitude, humming, breathwork, nature walks, legs up the wallWearable tech to promote calm—vagus nerve stimulation devices like Apollo NeuroHow long-term stress depletes nutrients and contributes to hidden deficienciesSubtle but telling signs of sluggish thyroid—cold hands, brain fog, fatigue, cracked feet, and hair lossWhy “normal” thyroid labs don’t always reflect what’s really going on in the bodyThe real root of many food sensitivities—gut permeability, poor digestion, and fear-based restrictionHow over-restriction can backfire and increase hypersensitivity to everyday foodsEncouragement for those navigating Hashimoto’s, reintroducing gluten or dairy, or feeling stuckView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!RESOURCES MENTIONEDCheck out Christa’s podcast, Less Stressed LifeJoin my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTubeMaster the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough courseGain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing seriesTurn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success AcademyKeep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbookCONNECTChrista Biegler of Less Stressed Life | Website | Podcast | Instagram | FacebookLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Farmhouse Edit: Debt-free living, summer sourdough, and what we’re skipping in the new house (+ more Q&A!)

From laundry bottlenecks to housing market realities, I’m diving into your current questions in the midst of our busy build season. I’m sharing why we skip chore charts and budgets, how I fix sticky whole grain dough, and what postpartum has typically looked like for me. I also talk through common questions about our debt-free journey of homeownership, why two washers wouldn’t help our laundry system, and how we’re handling homeschool without a dedicated schoolroom. Plus, my go-to sourdough recipes this summer that keep us well-fed without keeping me in the kitchen all day!In this episode, we cover:Living in the fullness of a busy season and what it feels like to build a house while pregnant with baby nineChore charts and budgets? Not in this house— why intuitive, all-hands-on-deck rhythms work better for our familySticky sourdough solved: why flour weight and rest time make all the difference especially with freshly-milled grainsPostpartum struggles that I haven’t walked through myself but hold compassion forDebt-free build questions and why I’m quieter these days about the specificsAn honest look at our journey through the housing market over the years and what younger families are really up againstMany of you suggested this, but here is why two washers/dryers wouldn’t solve our real laundry bottleneckWhy we are not adding a designated homeschool room to our new build as a large homeschooling familySummer sourdough lineup to make our days easier— bagels, half whole grain loaf, and hamburger buns on repeatView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!RESOURCES MENTIONEDFreshly Milled Grains Course Modern Homesteading Conference ReplaysJoin my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTubeMaster the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough courseGain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing seriesTurn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success AcademyKeep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbookCONNECTLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo you have a question you’d like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you’d like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.