Podcast Episodes

The Most Overlooked Way to Preserve Food for Months (No Freezer Needed) w/ Sam Knapp

Season 13 Episode 480

Think you need a traditional root cellar to keep your harvest fresh through the winter? Think again. In this episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast, Melissa K. Norris sits down with Sam Knapp of Off…

Published on 8 hours ago

Dinner Without the Scramble: 4 Moms Share Their Best Secrets

Season 13 Episode 479

Think from-scratch cooking is hard or takes too much time? The truth is, with a stocked pantry, a few simple substitutions, and some foundational kitchen skills, you can make healthy, homemade meals …

Published on 1 week ago

Ditch the Soda: 8 Old-Fashioned Summer Drinks from the Homestead Kitchen (Healthy & Refreshing!)

Season 13 Episode 478

Looking for healthy and refreshing summer drinks that aren’t soda? In this podcast, we’re sharing our favorite homemade beverages to help you stay cool and hydrated on hot summer days. From sparklin…

Published on 3 weeks ago

From Burnout to Balance: What a Mature Homestead Really Looks Like

Season 13 Episode 477

In this special episode, I sat down with my dear friend Carolyn Thomas from Homesteading Family, right in her Idaho home! We’re pulling back the curtain on what life looks like on a mature homestead.…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Make the Most of This Summer: Creating Traditions That Matter

Season 13 Episode 476

This episode is near and dear to my heart. With one child officially out of the house and my daughter quickly approaching adulthood, I've found myself feeling all the feelings this summer: nostalgic,…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

The Truth About Parasites: What You Need to Know for Better Health

Season 13 Episode 475

If the idea of parasites gives you the creepy-crawlies, you’re not alone, but chances are, you’ve already got a few living in your body right now. In this episode, I’m joined again by Dr. Torrie Thom…

Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago

I Mentored on a Homesteading TV Show—Here’s What Happened

Season 13 Episode 474

In this episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast, I’m sharing all about my experience as a mentor and homesteading expert on the new show Back to the Frontier. It was such a privilege to help guide mo…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

She Competed on Back to the Frontier — What She Learned Will Inspire Every Homesteader | Stacey Loper Interview

Season 13 Episode 473

What does it really take to live off the land in today’s world—and could you do it under pressure? In this special episode, I sit down with Stacey Loper, one of the brave contestants from the brand-n…

Published on 2 months ago

Immunity for Polluters: How New Laws Threaten Your Soil & Food Supply

Season 13 Episode 472

Join me for this podcast with Will Harris from White Oak Pastures and Taylor Henry from Acres USA as we discuss what's going on with fertilizer companies and immunity for their products. 

For more in…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Leaving the Homestead: What Every Homesteader Needs to Know Before Stepping Away

Season 13 Episode 471

So you want to go on vacation or you need to leave town for a few days... but you have a homestead. Feel like you're stuck? Listen to today’s podcast with four fellow homesteading moms as we share ou…

Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago