<h2 class="ql-align-center">Elizabeth Bruckner's Journey of Resilience and Self-Sufficiency</h2>In this podcast, Greg interviews Elizabeth Bruckner, the accidental suburban homesteader and author of 'The Homesteader Mindset.' Elizabeth shares her journey of cultivating resilience through intentional living, influenced by her family's World War II experiences and her education in acupuncture and oriental medicine. She discusses the concept of homesteading, debunking myths about time, complexity, and cost, and emphasizes the importance of habit creation and community. Elizabeth also touches on the significance of self-care and shares insights into her personal struggles and triumphs, including overcoming a chronic illness. The episode is filled with practical advice on starting small, finding joy in routine tasks, and being open to receiving help from others. Elizabeth’s story is both inspirational and educational, making a strong case for the benefits of adopting a homesteader mindset in modern life.00:00 Introduction to Elizabeth Bruckner01:24 Elizabeth's Family History and Early Influences04:36 Journey into Acupuncture and Holistic Medicine08:08 The Accidental Homesteader12:20 Defining Modern Homesteading18:30 Practical Tips for Homesteading25:28 Habit Stacking and Habit Chaining26:09 Building Community Through Local Markets27:27 The Importance of Self-Care in Homesteading28:19 Understanding Stacking Functions in Permaculture33:08 Embracing Failures and Learning from Them36:22 The Healing Power of the Body and Self-Care41:18 The Joy of Curiosity and Community43:04 Final Thoughts and Advice.Our Guest:  Elizabeth is the author of the Homesteader Mindset, a book that will transform the way you view self-sufficiency and give you the tools and practical tips needed. For a more meaningful life, Elizabeth's book has quickly become a must read for every person who dreams of creating sustainable, living through traditional skills and common sense. Elizabeth holds an MS degree in acupuncture and oriental medicine and empowers her patients utilizing the five element. Theory of traditional Chinese medicine and the power of habit creation. Elizabeth's groundbreaking methods in self-development for the mind and the body have been incorporated by a wide spectrum of budding homesteaders and wellness seekers. Elizabeth's Free Gift - <a href="https://createwellnessproject.com/gift/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CreateWellnessProject.com/gift/</a>Contact Elizabeth - <a href="https://CreateWellnessProject.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CreateWellnessProject.com</a>Elizabeth's Book - <a href="https://amzn.to/4h3oXGZ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Homesteader Mindset</a>Elizabeth's Book Recommendations	<a href="https://amzn.to/4ogHsu3" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Folk's This Ain't Normal</a> by Joel Salatin	<a href="https://amzn.to/3L2pDQQ" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">One Straw Revolutionary</a> by Larry Korn	<a href="https://amzn.to/3IDJyFf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grow a Little Fruit Tree</a> by Ann RalphVisit <a href="https://UrbanFarm.org/HomesteaderMindset" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UrbanFarm.org/HomesteaderMindset</a> for the show notes and links on this episode! <blockquote class="ql-align-center">Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?</blockquote><blockquote class="ql-align-center">The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. Get the benefits of a personalized garden and yard space analysis without the cost of trip charges.&nbsp;</blockquote><blockquote class="ql-align-center">You can chat with Greg, Janis or Ray to get permaculture based feedback.</blockquote><blockquote class="ql-align-center">Click&nbsp;<a href="https://theurbanfarm.as.me/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;to learn more!</blockquote>Become an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 900 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click <a href="https://www.urbanfarm.org/patron" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> to learn more.*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at&nbsp;no cost to you. We offer links to items recommended by our podcast guests and guest writers as a service to our audience and these items are not selected because of the commission we receive from your purchases. We know the decision is yours, and whether you decide to buy something is completely up to you.

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