Seasons of Joy & Challenge: Listener Q&A on Homesteading, Motherhood & Community Dynamics

Belonging: Conversations about rites of passage, meaningful community, and seasonal living

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In today’s solo episode, I answer listener questions. We dive into themes of joy and challenges in seasonal living, the intricacies of rural homesteading and navigating community dynamics. I share my personal experiences of farming, motherhood, navigating eco-anxiety, land stewardship and the impact of climate change.

Tune in to hear more from me on:

Making a joy list and how this can help during tough seasons
What’s been challenging on the farm this Winter
How community dynamics play a crucial role in homesteading
What to consider and ask yourself before buying a farm or move to a rural area
Navigating eco-anxiety and the current political climate as a parent and as a human being
How to stay connected to oneself and the land in these times of ego-collapse

Resources + Links

Julia Plevin Oliansky’s Substack ‘Can we make bioregioning work?’
Pro Publica climate change maps
My Substack, Root Shock: Micro Farmoir Tales
My book, Root and Ritual: Timeless Ways to Connect to Land, Lineage, Community, and the Self
Connect with me on Instagram @beccapiastrelli

Timestamps

[0:00] Introduction

[2:46] What is currently bringing you great joy?

[15:56] What is currently bringing you challenge?

[21:20] What are the hardest parts about rural/homestead living? Are you happy with the decision?

[28:26] What’s been the most surprising thing about your transition to farm life?

[29:50] What questions to ask myself about buying land?

[37:28] How are you managing eco-anxiety as a parent these days?

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