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Melissa K. Norris

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Pioneering Today Podcast – Homesteading in a Modern World

Welcome to the Pioneering Today Podcast where we don’t just inspire you, but give you the clear steps for gardening, food preservation, cooking from scratch, natural medicine, and the traditional skill sets and wisdom to create the life you want for your family and homestead.

For the latest episodes of the Pioneering Today Podcast, simply click on the episode title and hit the play button in every article

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“The Homesteading Podcast for Your Self-Sufficiency Inspiration”

The Pioneering Today podcast is your go-to resource for modern homesteading, simple living, and traditional skills in today’s world. Hosted by Melissa K. Norris, each episode dives into topics like home food preservation, gardening, & raising livestock, all while focusing on sustainability. Whether you’re living on a farm or in an urban setting, this podcast provides practical tips, expert interviews, and inspirational stories to help you embrace a more intentional and fulfilling lifestyle.

Recent Episodes

woman stacking firewood in field to dry

Why Winter Isn’t Actually Slower (and What to Do Instead)

Read moreWhy Winter Isn’t Actually Slower (and What to Do Instead)
A woman standing in a flower garden.

How to Reduce Inflammation in the Body Naturally

Read moreHow to Reduce Inflammation in the Body Naturally
Winter sowing supplies on a wooden table.

How to Winter Sow Seeds

Read moreHow to Winter Sow Seeds
Cooking oils in glass bottles.

The “Healthy” Oils That Are Fueling Inflammation (And What to Use Instead)

Read moreThe “Healthy” Oils That Are Fueling Inflammation (And What to Use Instead)
A woman and her daughter walking through a garden.

Chronic Inflammation, Blood Sugar & Why Your Body Feels Off

Read moreChronic Inflammation, Blood Sugar & Why Your Body Feels Off
A women sprinkling salt onto a cast iron skillet of brussel sprouts on the stove top

When Your Health Forces You to Stop, Here’s What Actually Matters

Read moreWhen Your Health Forces You to Stop, Here’s What Actually Matters
A woman in the kitchen baking cookies.

Why I’m Pressing Pause (And How You Can Help Shape What’s Next)

Read moreWhy I’m Pressing Pause (And How You Can Help Shape What’s Next)
Storage pumpkins in a barn.

Root Vegetable Storage Without a Root Cellar: Simple Methods That Work

Read moreRoot Vegetable Storage Without a Root Cellar: Simple Methods That Work
A woman seasoning a whole roasted chicken.

From-Scratch Cooking Made Easy: Myths vs. Reality

Read moreFrom-Scratch Cooking Made Easy: Myths vs. Reality
A beautiful herbal elixir with mint and blueberry garnish.

Refreshing Summer Drinks You Can Make at Home

Read moreRefreshing Summer Drinks You Can Make at Home
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Podcast

Why Winter Isn’t Actually Slower (and What to Do Instead)

How to Reduce Inflammation in the Body Naturally

How to Winter Sow Seeds

The “Healthy” Oils That Are Fueling Inflammation (And What to Use Instead)

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  • The Made from Scratch Life
  • The Family Garden Plan

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