The Homesteading Collective is a podcast based out of upstate South Carolina, discussing all things gardening, homesteading, and healthy living. You can expect interviews with innovative thinkers who are forging their own path outside of the cultural norm. The collective aims to be a database of information, equipping listeners with the knowledge and inspiration needed to create your own garden, business, family and community.
This is an episode that has the capability to lead to serious convictions and radical change in families. In this interview you get to hear one mom's journey from public school teacher to homeschool mom of five. Britney is passionate about a loving and happy homeschool experience for her kids, nurturing a true love of learning. She advocates for a flexible, child-led approach and highlights the significance of keeping the family unit intact.
2 Feb 2026
The Joys of Beekeeping with Jessica & Kristin from Happy Hive Bee Company
This episode is packed full of everything you need to spark a serious interest in beekeeping. Jessica & Kristin share all about how to start a small beekeeping operation, common problems you may face, and tips for beginners. They are seriously on fire for bees and their passion radiates out in this conversation. Whether you are a large scale homesteader or backyard gardener in the suburbs, beekeeping can be accessible to you through companies like Happy Hive.
19 Jan 2026
Keys to a Regulated Nervous System with Stacie Goodwin from Upstate Pediatric Therapy and Co
Stacie Goodwin is the practitioner behind Upstate Pediatric Therapy and Co, and today she is coming on to talk all about the nervous system. Creating a healthy family truly starts with our emotional wellbeing and capacity for change and hardship. By ensuring we have a regulated and resilient nervous system, we will be better able to serve ourselves, our families, and our communities. Whether for yourself or your child, you'll glean tips and foundations for creating emotional wellbeing after listening to this episode.
5 Jan 2026
From Scratch Homesteading with Megan King
In this interview with Megan King, we get to listen to a raw, real life example of someone chasing the homesteading dream. After seven years of small scale homesteading, Megan and her husband Curtis are currently building their homestead from raw land. Megan shares her trials over the years of pursuing this lifestyle even she was years off from having the farm she desired. She gives tangible examples of how to save money and build skills before your hands ever touch your dream homestead. She emphasizes the value of community, the importance of starting small with homesteading wherever you are, and shares practical tips for how anyone can begin to live more sustainably. You are sure to leave this conversation feeling both inspired and encouraged.
15 Dec 2025
Rethinking Sick Season with Jessica Hamilton
In this episode of the podcast we talk about all things "sick season" with Appalachian Folk herbalist, Jessica Hamilton. While Jessica gives plenty of advice about remedies and herbs to keep on hand as we come into the colder months, we really do a deep dive into the connection between illness and our emotional wellbeing. You'll be sure to walk away from this episode with an expanded point of view, and dare I say, maybe a whole reframe on how you see "sick season".
8 Dec 2025
Nature Based Education with Victoria from Earthganic Farm
Victoria Greene is the cofounder of Earthganic Farm, a biodynamic farm in the Upstate of South Carolina that serves as the foundation of learning for the microschool they have created. Their program, Walking in Wellness, is a drop off homeschool program that applies the principles of outdoor immersion education within the context of a full running homestead. In this episode Victoria shares how being outside can provide a wide array of skills for children as they learn alongside nature.
You can find Victoria on instagram @earthganicfarm or sign up for her forest school or other educational offerings at earthganicfarm.com
5 Aug 2025
Beginner's Guide to Better Health with April Hudgins
On this episode of the podcast we do a deep dive into how to maintain a healthy home and family. April Hudgins is experienced in the world of wellness, coming from her background as an athlete and nutrition coach, and now a health podcast host. She shares her foundations of a healthy home, tips for sourcing and cooking nourishing food, and hidden toxins in our home. If you are new to the world of "crunchy" living, this episode is for you!
You can find April's podcast on all streaming platforms: Against the Standard
29 Jul 2025
Gluten Free Freedom with Jules McKenzie
In this episode of the Homesteading Collective Podcast I talk to Jules, the owner of Cottage McKenzie Bakery. We discuss the struggles of a gluten free diet, starting a cottage kitchen business, and how to keep going forward in your small business when you're not seeing results. Jules is transparent in her practices as a bakery owner, and generous with her advice. Off air she shared this wonderful quote with me that mothers in all seasons would benefit from,
"The routines of housework and of mothering may be seen as a kind of death, and it is appropriate that they should be, for they offer the chance, day after day, to lay down one’s life for others. Then they are no longer routines. By being done with love and offered up to God with praise, they are thereby hallowed as the vessels of the tabernacle were hallowed–not because they were different from other vessels in quality or function, but because they were offered to God. A mother’s part in sustaining the life of her children and making it pleasant and comfortable is no triviality. It calls for self-sacrifice and humility, but it is the route, as was the humiliation of Jesus, to glory. ” ~Elisabeth Elliot
You can find Jules' gluten free sourdough through her page on instagram, @cottagemckenziebakery
22 Jul 2025
Powerful Plants with Abby from Flora & Sol
In this episode of Homesteading Collective, we hear from Abby of "Flora & Sol", who shares her journey from cosmetologist to community folk herbalist. Abby gives advice for keeping your family healthy through the power of easy to grow garden herbs, and breaks down the modalities for getting the herbs into your body. We also discuss her passion for plant dying, and how naturally dyed fabrics are a perfect project for you to try at home. You will be sure to come away from this episode feeling equipped to treat your family with powerful plant medicine.
Abby's code for 10% off SubLuna herbal apothecary is "barefootabby"
16 Jul 2025
Putting Faith in the Soil with Phil Mathis
In this episode of the Homesteading Collective Podcast, Phil Mathis from True Freedom Farm shares about his journey from restaurant worker to first generation, full time, organic market farmer. He touches on the value of community support, bulk purchasing, and the necessity of persevering through hardships in farming. Phil also shares practical tips on pest control, the significance of organic practices, and the pivotal role of local food systems in fostering community resilience.
8 Jul 2025
Building Bonds Before the Bounty with Megan Nigh
Megan Nigh explores how strong relationships and community service are vital for successful homesteading, detailing income strategies and resource recommendations in this interview episode.
1 Jul 2025
Life Changes & New Beginnings with Megan Nigh
Megan Nigh discusses transitioning from nursing to homesteading, purchasing a farm with friends, and embracing a vibrant, unconventional lifestyle in this interview.
1 Jul 2025
Leaving the Corporate Grind with Derek Runnels
Derek Runnels discusses leaving corporate life for homesteading, work-life balance, and starting a business centered around intentional living; this is an interview episode.
1 Jul 2025
Stepping into Homesteading with Riley Runnels
Riley Runnels shares her family's transition from conventional agriculture to homesteading, emphasizing intentional land stewardship and the personal connection to growing food, in this interview.
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