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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

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
A barn with a mountain in the background.

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

Read moreFrom Burnout to Balance: What a Mature Homestead Really Looks Like
A young man cooking food on a fire pit.

Make the Most of This Summer: Creating Traditions That Matter

Read moreMake the Most of This Summer: Creating Traditions That Matter
A notebook with "Brain Fog" written on it.

How to Get Rid of Parasites in Your Body

Read moreHow to Get Rid of Parasites in Your Body
People standing in front of an 1800s Land Office.

Back to the Frontier – Behind the Scenes

Read moreBack to the Frontier – Behind the Scenes
A woman in a white dress standing in a field with cows.

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

Read moreImmunity for Polluters: How New Laws Threaten Your Soil & Food Supply
A barn with a mountain in the background.

Homestead Security: Why Community May Be Your Best Defense

Read moreHomestead Security: Why Community May Be Your Best Defense
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Podcast

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

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

From-Scratch Cooking Made Easy: Myths vs. Reality

Refreshing Summer Drinks You Can Make at Home

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  • The Family Garden Planner
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  • The Made from Scratch Life
  • The Family Garden Plan

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  • Home Fruit Preservative Canning e-course
  • Home Canning With Confidence
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  • Pioneering Today Academy


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