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** TOP 3% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST ** Are you concerned about the current food supply? Do you want to be more self-sufficient? Are you longing to raise goats and other animals for food but don’t know where to start? Do you wish you had a mentor to walk you through raising livestock? I’m so glad you’re here! In this podcast you’ll learn all about raising goats and other livestock, sustainable management systems that will keep you and your animals happy and healthy, and strategies to get self-s ...
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A mom’s guide to food freedom, through nutrition and food education. Nutrition shouldn’t be as complicated as we make it out to be. In fact, years ago, before the industrial revolution, nutrition was simpler and people were eating much healthier. What changed? Society’s need for convenience and instant gratification led to packaged foods with a million ingredients. Now brands are marketing their products as “healthy”, “light”, “organic”, “keto”, and “diet”, yet we are still confused about wh ...
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Based off the TEDx talk "I Can Move Mountains", What if the world stopped complaining about Mondays? is the last "self-help" book you’re going to need. "Self-help" is often seen as something that should be outsourced and spoon-fed but the truth is, self-sufficiency is a practice and this book gives you the tools to master it on your own. Using the 7 days of the week, the book lays out the process of self-evaluation, maintenance and mastery through fictional stories and real-life scenarios in ...
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In this episode I chat with Dr. Kalli Hale, Chief Dental Officer for Toothpillow, who is an accomplished airway dentist passionate about the connection between oral health and systemic well-being. She holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Texas School of Dentistry at Houston and is a Clinical Advocate for Vivos Therapeutics, lectu…
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Hi friends! In this episode we’ll be talking about making livestock decisions on the ranch or homestead, how to evaluate your decision-making process, and how to use that information to make a better-informed decision the next time. To help explain this, I’ll be sharing about a frustrating and slightly embarrassing problem we faced on the ranch rec…
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Hi friends! In this episode we’ll be talking about evaluating your goats to see if they’re healthy, need any hoof work, and if their body condition is right for the season they’re in. I’ll talk you through determining Body Condition Score, why it’s important, and how to use it to improve the overall health and productivity of your goat herd. All th…
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Guess what? I am tracking my macros again. I know, I know, I said I probably wouldn't track my calories again, but here's why! In this episode I explain the pros and cons of calorie counting while breastfeeding and being a mom of two. Want 20% off my Sourdough Starter Kit? Use promo code PODCAST20 at checkout! *Ends November 29th 2024 https://bread…
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Hi friends! In this episode we’ll be talking about winter feeding, how to calculate how much hay you need, the best way to store it and a strategy that will help you thrive even when hay prices are volatile or the weather gets extreme. This information will apply to all species not just goats. I’ll also be sharing some exciting news and some fun th…
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In this episode I chat with Julee Portner, the founder of Mamas Make Milk, a community focused on making feeding easier and linking it to holistic wellness for families. With extensive experience in feeding, swallowing, and developmental care, Julee empowers parents to trust their inner guidance and create sustainable, nourishing practices that pro…
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SHOW NOTES: Hi friends! Last week we talked about does, age of breeding, and I briefly mentioned keeping replacement does out of the top 1/3 of the doe kids, but what I didn’t tell you, is how to determine which doe kids make up the top third or how to rank the does. So today, we’re going to break this down a little more as well as talk about goat …
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Many women are ditching hormonal birth control because of the negative effects on the body... but this doesn't mean you can't track your cycle and avoid pregnancy just as easily. In this episode I interview fertility awareness instructor, Lisa Sherratt, who share some natural and effective ways to track your cycle. Whether you're avoiding pregnancy…
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Hi friends! Today we’re talking about does, different options on when to breed them, and I’ll give you a strategy to use to determine whether your does are ready to breed or not. I’ll also be talking about replacement does, expected replacement percentages and how to use those numbers to reach your goals of herd improvement and growth. You might wa…
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In this episode I talk with Lacey Grim, a hippie mama of 4 homeschooled kids, a homebirther & a homesteader. She's a firm believer in the innate human ability to heal and has spent the last 20 years learning how to grow & use plants for food and medicine! Lacey loves teaching others how to harness their innate ability to use these tools & live more…
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Hi friends! We’re harvesting animals and stocking the freezers, so what better time to talk about the food system, food storage, and how to build your food security, specifically as it relates to meat and protein. We’ll be talking about simple ways to get started building your food storage, things to consider when it comes to buying and storing mea…
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In this episode I interview Brea Sharron Estep, Mrs. United States 2021, who is an Integrative Health Practitioner, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, business coach and author of Amazon #1 Bestseller “Holistic Health Clean Eating Cookbook.” Brea uses her own health struggles and education to teach and coach others who feel like they have …
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Hi friends! The bucks are in rut and smelling ripe, so today we’re going to talk about what you need to know about buck management and selection, if you should own a buck or not, the options you have to get your does bred without owning a buck, and how to select your buck if the time is right for you to own one or two. Let’s dive in and figure out …
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In this episode I chat with Tanya Hackney, who is a liveaboard sailor, homeschool mom of five, wife of 27 years, and award-winning author. She’s lived aboard, traveled, and written for the Take Two Sailing blog for the last fifteen years and published a memoir, Leaving the Safe Harbor: the Risks and Rewards of Raising a Family on a Boat, in 2021. S…
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Hi friends! Last week we started talking about how to choose the right meat goat for your climate and environment, and the things you need to consider. This week we’re talking about the five most prominent meat goat breeds, and we’ll wrap up with tips on where to get your first meat goats and how to get them off to a great start. This episode is lo…
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In this episode I interview trauma-informed functional health coach, Melissa Armstrong. Melissa had a chaotic, traumatic childhood including parental addiction and abuse, a school shooting at 15, and witnessing her brother's death at 18. Unresolved trauma led to severe physical symptoms, prompting her to explore alternative healing. She now guides …
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Hi friends! In the next two episodes we’re talking about how to choose the right meat goat for your climate and environment. Today we’ll discuss things to consider, and next week in Part 2 we’ll talk about the five most prominent meat goat breeds, and we’ll wrap up with tips on where to get your first meat goats and how to get them off to a great s…
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In this episode I chat with Dr. Sara Edwards, who has devoted her 35-year career to transforming nurse-midwifery research, education, and clinical practice caring for women before, during and after pregnancy and birth. She is also a nurse researcher examining how the mother’s gut microbiome health impacts fetal and maternal health. Sara is CEO and …
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Hi friend! Hi friends! Today we’re talking about sustainability, how to evaluate options to determine which ones are most sustainable long-term and how that will help you increase your future self-sufficiency. We’ll be talking about a sustainability mindset as it relates to your home, food, and especially livestock. All the Best! Millie Join our em…
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In this episode I chat with Noelle Fowler, a Holistic Declutter Coach who helps busy women simplify their lives to make room for what matters most. She takes a root-cause approach to decluttering - because baskets and bins are just bandaids in “organizing”. She runs The Making Room Membership, an online community where women declutter together on m…
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Hi friend! Today we’re talking about lessons learned raising 4-H livestock over the last decade, and how those same lessons apply to raising livestock for food, homesteading, and self-sufficiency. We’ll be talking about the way we approach the 4-H livestock program, which tends to be quite different than others, but it’s resulted in a lot of succes…
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Hi mamas! In this episode I chat with health coach, Amalia May Valle, all about her journey from struggling with autoimmune disease to being a happy and healthy mama! Amalia also gives some great tips for how to prioritize our health and wellness while being busy mamas! Reach out to Amalia May Valle: Website: https://www.yogabyamalia.com YouTube: w…
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Hi, friend! Today I have a special guest on the show, my oldest daughter, Sage, who turned 18 in March and is finishing up her last year in 4-H. We talk about the lessons she’s learned raising livestock, how it has affected her and her life view, the way it opens communication as we work together, and she even has a bit of advice for parents who wa…
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In this episode I chat with Mariah Boyer, a trauma therapist and motherhood resiliency coach. She helps moms with young children sever mom rage, overcome burnout and shed mom shame once and for all! Connect with Mariah: https://stan.store/RestoringRoots https://linktr.ee/therapistmariahboyer? IG: restoringroots_xo TikTok: restoringroots_xo Connect …
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Hi, friend! Today I have a special guest on the show, my oldest daughter, Sage, who turned 18 in March and is finishing up her last year in 4-H. We talk about the lessons she’s learned raising livestock, how it has affected her and her life view, the way it opens communication as we work together, and she even has a bit of advice for parents who wa…
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In today's episode I chat with Lacy Catao about her holistic wellness journey. We dive into holistic nutrition, nontoxic cleaning, and finding balance as a crunchy mom. Connect with Lacy: ReimagineNutrition.com, facebook.com/lscatao, instagram.com/reimaginenutrition Connect with me: Recipes, holistic living, healthy swaps & more, visit www.breadthe…
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Hi, friend! Today we’ll be talking about mineral for goats, why they need it, what works best, how to keep from wasting expensive mineral and the short- and long-term benefits. I’ll tell you about the mistakes we’ve made, the lessons we’ve learned, and what we’re doing now that is working really well for the goats and for us. All the Best! Millie M…
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Hey mamas- feeling overstimulated? You aren't the only one. In this episode I chat with occupational therapist and nervous system coach, Jessica Addeo, about nervous system regulation for moms and their families. Jessica goes over the different types of disregulation along with tips for not only managing disregulation, but preventing it as well! Re…
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Hi, friend! Today I’ll be reporting in on the 2024 kidding season for our commercial meat goat herd. I’ve been crunching the numbers and I’m going to share them with you, along with how they’re calculated and why we do it the way we do. I’m also giving quite a bit of detail on our management decisions, production goals, and lots of explanations on …
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Postpartum mood disorders can hit HARD. Personally, I suffered with depression after my first born, but didn't struggle at all with baby #2... Why? Let me tell ya! In this episode I share tips for those preparing for a baby, or already struggling with PPD/PPA. I hope this tips help! Connect with me: Recipes, holistic living, healthy swaps & more, v…
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Hi, friend! Today we are talking about the most important lesson we learned going off grid, and how you can learn from our experiences and mistakes to make your own off-grid journey much smoother. We’ll talk about changing your expectations about power, thinking differently about electricity to find alternatives, and modifying the way you live to m…
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There are so many ingredients that wreak havoc on our health. It can be overwhelming to not only learn about them all, but take them all out of your diet. In this episode I focus on 3 ingredients to start with. These 3 ingredients are common yet pretty easy to take out of your diet- all you have to do is read the ingredient list on the back of your…
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Hi, friend! Today we are talking about the annual production cycle we follow with our goats, timing of breeding and kidding, why we do it that way, and lots of other things we’ve tried. I’ll also share other options that are popular and successful in other areas. This episode will be a high-level walk through of our production calendar, and the big…
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In this episode I talk about the postpartum period and how long it really takes to recover from childbirth. So many parts of our body are affected from child birth, and 6 weeks isn't enough time for our body to heal. Sourdough Starter Kits: https://www.etsy.com/shop/BreadTherapyMama Connect with me: Recipes, holistic living, healthy swaps & more, v…
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Hi, friend! Today we are talking about electric netting for goats, different types and their uses, when it works, when it doesn’t, and how to use it effectively. I’ll be giving tips for success and things to be aware of when using electric netting with goats. This episode is packed full of tips I’ve learned from 6 years of experience (and some fail…
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In this episode I interview Alexandria DeVito, MS, CNS, who is a functional nutritionist. Alexandria specializes in fertility and preconception health and is the founder and CEO of Poplin, the first pre-pregnancy wellness company. We chat about fertility friendly diets, how to advocate for yourself at the doctors, and more! Reach out to Alexandria:…
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Hi, friend! Today we are talking about raising kids with livestock, the skills and life lessons they’ll learn, and how it will benefit them for the rest of their life. I’ll be sharing tips on age-appropriate work, motivating kids to do their chores, teaching them to be self-motivated, and how to strengthen your relationship with your kids while wor…
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Hi, friend! Today we are talking all about tagging goats for identification, what the USDA rules are on tags and how we do it here at Dry Creek Livestock. I’m sharing all the information you’ll need to make a decision on tagging that is right for you and your situation. Let’s get to it! All the Best! Millie Mentions: How to obtain a Premise ID: htt…
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Hi, friend! Today we are talking all about bottle goats! Pros and cons of bottle kids compared to dam-raised kids, and I’ll be sharing 5 tips to help you successfully raise your bottle goats: Let’s get to it! All the Best! Millie Mention: Pritchard Teat: https://www.premier1supplies.com/p/pritchard-teat?criteria=Pritchard+Teat&species_id=0&cat_id=0…
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Did you know suncreen can be harmful to your body AND the environment? In this episode I break down common harmful ingredients in popular suncreens, and give you the best non-toxic sunscreen recommendations! My favorite non-toxic sunscreen brands: Mad Hippie, Badger, Babo Botanicals, Blue Lizard, Earth Mama Vitamin D sun tracker app: D-Minder Sourc…
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Hi, friend! Today we are talking about the most important nutrient for all livestock… WATER! It seems simple enough, but keeping adequate water available to your animals through all the seasons can be quite challenging. I’ll be sharing some tips to manage water efficiently as well as explain how we do it off-grid! All the Best! Millie Connect with …
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Hey friends- I'm baaaack! After a little mental health break, combined with maternity leave, I am happy to be back to podcasting! In this episode I share my birth story with my daughter and an update on my mental health. I also shared a little bit about my birth story on my Instagram highlights. Go check it out www.instagram.com/thisismirandalee Co…
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Hi, friend! Today we’re taking a hard look at our livestock and evaluating to see if we should keep going or change directions with each herd or animal. I give you six areas to evaluate and then walk through the process with our show goat herd. Do we keep the show goats or sell them? You’ll leave with a plan to assess each of your livestock animals…
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Welcome to the BEST OF Guests Series, where I give you some of my most popular guest interviews from past episodes! In this episode I talk with Amy Myrdal Miller- a farmer’s daughter from North Dakota, an award-winning dietitian and the president of Farmer's Daughter Consulting. Amy is the co-author of the award-winning cookbook Cooking à la Heart:…
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Hi, friend! Today we’re going to talk about disbudding goats – should your goat herd have horns or not? We’ll talk about the purpose of horns, risks of removing them, challenges with leaving them on, building fence depending on what you choose, can you mix horned and disbudded goats, and all the things you need to know to make the best decision for…
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Welcome to the BEST OF Guests Series, where I give you some of my most popular guest interviews from past episodes! In this episode I interview Holistic Pregnancy & Nutrition Specialist, Taryn, from Aubergine and Olive. We chat about prenatal and postpartum nutrition, and also dive into choosing a more holistic pregnancy while still involving your …
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*** Top 3% Global Podcast! *** Hi, friend! Today we’re going to talk about what animal I think is the best for beginner homesteaders to start with. We’ll be talking about evaluating your resources, risk management, experience and safety, and how raising this animal will help you be better prepared to add in your next ones. We’ll talk about all the …
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Welcome to the BEST OF Guests Series, where I give you some of my most popular guest interviews from past episodes! In this episode I chat with Holistic Dietitian, Ashley Tippens. We go over common nutrition misconceptions that we see on social media, and how to make healthy and sustainable changes that prioritize nutrient-dense foods. We also talk…
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Hi, friend! I often hear aspiring homesteaders ask “How do you pay for all of this? It’s so expensive! I could never afford to do that.” There’s some truth in those statements, raising livestock CAN be expensive, but if you get creative and stick with your plan, you can make some adjustments in what you’re already doing that will make a BIG financi…
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Welcome to the BEST OF Guests Series, where I give you some of my most popular guest interviews from past episodes! You can be eating the healthiest foods in the world, but if you aren't optimizing your digestion, you'll still see health issues like bloating, heart burn and weight gain. This goes beyond chewing slowly and eating undistracted. In th…
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