19. Your Australian Homesteading Questions Answered
Well folks, as we wind down closer to the end of the first season of the Rustic Spirits Homestead Podcast, as promised, we've left the last two episodes for your questions to be answered. We asked, and you delivered, and you did not disappoint. We answer some of the toughest questions we've had on this podcast, everything from what solar system we would recommend now, to how to manage your money on a homestead, what do we think of digital ID, and are we just a shill for AI companies since we like to talk about it so much (Spoiler alert, no, but we do have a few things to say about them). This one's going to be a bit of a longer one, and we definitely did not have time to get through all of your questions, so don't forget to hit us in the comments section with the burning questions you want answered about anything to do with homesteading in Australia - we've got one episode left before we take a short 'Spring Break'.Show Notes: Considering Buying Bluetti? Support our Channel by Using our Affiliate Link:https://bit.ly/rustic_spirits_bluettiWant to Support our work AND get Bonus content? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rusticspiritsco30+ Australian Homesteading Channelshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvUv5PnPBDE
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18. ONE YEAR IN - Have Our Reasons for Homesteading Stayed the Same?
In this episode, Regan & Kirsty talk about the "why" behind their Homestead - their goals and aspirations, and how the world we live in today is shaping (or reshaping) some of those motivations. We talk about what it really means to go into homesteading with a true picture of your finances and how you'll fund this dream as well as what it means to stay connected in meaningful ways to the people that matter most in your world.
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Rise of the Machines? How to Build RESILIENCE in Uncertain Times.
It feels like all anyone is talking about at the moment is the dawn of the A.I era - but what does it really mean for most of us? In this episode we reflect on some key talks that have inspired us to think about resilience in new ways as we head into what may be a tumultuous few years ahead. Homesteaders have a unique perspective on preparedness - it's not quite "prepper" but it certainly stands us in better stead than most when systems let us down. Mo Gawdat on Diary of a CEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9a1nLw70p0We're Not Ready for Superintelligence:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KVDDfAkRgcBook - The Fourth Turning, William Strauss & Neil Howe: https://www.amazon.com.au/Fourth-Turning-American-Prophecy/dp/0767900464
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Homeschooling & Homesteading - This Was the Best Decision We Ever Made
In this episode we tell the story of how we found out that our eldest child was being severely bullied in school and how that led our family to consider other forms of schooling, and eventually homeschooling all three of them through to the end of high-school. The challenges and the rewards and how it taught us to view the world of education through a relationship-first approach to education.TED TalksHackschooling makes me happy | Logan LaPlante | TEDxUniversityofNevadahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h11u3vtcpaYDo schools kill creativity? | Sir Ken Robinson | TEDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtYHow to escape education's death valley | Sir Ken Robinson | TEDhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wX78iKhInsc
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MICROPLASTICS - Do We Really Eat a Credit Card a Week?!
In this episode, we dive headfirst into some recent revelations we've had about microplastics, why we thought we were actually doing ok with it all, and why it's important to pay attention when you get complacent about this. As a generation who have grown up not question the products we use or how we use them, this was another layer peeled back for us as to why we need to pay attention to what products we use in our everyday life and how it affects our health and wellbeing. Of course, we can't just have a conversation like this without quoting our sources: https://bit.ly/4fhGASw
Welcome to The Rustic Spirits Podcast — where Regan and Kirsty share real conversations about homesteading, off-grid living, and building a life grounded in purpose, resilience, and regeneration.
From their 150-acre bush block in south-east Queensland, they dive into the wins, the mistakes, and the mindset shifts that come with creating a self-sufficient life from scratch. Whether you’re living off-grid, dreaming of it, or just curious about a slower, simpler way of life — this is the podcast for you.
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