Old Fashioned On Purpose

Jill Winger

We’ve gained a lot from modern life—but we’ve also lost something along the way. We’re more disconnected from our food, our hands, our communities, and the skills that once made everyday life feel grounded. On the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast, bestselling author Jill Winger explores what’s still worth keeping from the old ways—and how to make it work in real life now. Expect conversations about from-scratch food, old-fashioned skills, entrepreneurship, home, land, and what it means to build a meaningful life without turning it into another impossible ideal.

  1. Episode 1

    S20: E1: Why I Don’t Drink Alcohol (and Other Thoughts on Being a Countercultural Weirdo)

    I don't drink alcohol, and over the years, I've noticed that choosing not to drink alcohol often makes me seem like a bit of a countercultural weirdo in social situations. In this episode, I'm sharing my personal history with alcohol, why I don't drink, and some of my observations about just how deeply drinking is woven into our culture. This isn't an anti-alcohol lecture, but rather a conversation about social expectations, questioning what's considered normal, and being willing to go against the grain.  Podcast Episode Highlights: Why this topic fits with the Old-Fashioned themeI'm not demonizing drinking alcoholMy history with alcoholWhat my life is like with it right nowLooking at how much alcohol is connected to lifeThe social dynamic about ME not drinking alcoholThe bigger questions based on this topic and beyondFinal thoughtsResources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode: Find my NEW Cookbook here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/the-old-fashioned-on-purpose-cookbook If you have my new cookbook and LOVE it, please tag me on social media (Instagram: @jill.winger) Find my 2027 Old-Fashioned on Purpose Planner here: http://www.prairieplanner.com/ Previous Podcast Episodes & Blog Articles on my Life and Personality: The Biggest & Hardest Transition of My Life (podcast episode)The Real Story Behind My New Cookbook: Easter Eggs & the Elephant in the Room (podcast episode)A Reintroduction, of Sorts (blog article)The Gift of Not Belonging (blog article)The Cage Was Never Locked (blog article)OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD: Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.comJill on Instagram: @jill.wingerJill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomesteadApply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

  2. Episode 2

    S20: E2: How I'm Healing My Dust Bowl Yard (on a budget)

    You know your soil is bad when even the weeds refuse to grow. That's the situation in my new yard, and I'm determined to turn this dusty, barren patch of Wyoming prairie into something beautiful and productive without spending a fortune or planting a traditional lawn. In this episode, I'm sharing what I've learned about soil health (including some thoughts & lessons I've learned about manure), why I'm rethinking conventional landscaping, and how I'm using sheet mulching techniques to rebuild my soil from the ground up.  Podcast Episode Highlights: Background on my current yard and gardenDetails on my soil and what I've learned about manure over the yearsMy thoughts on lawnsMy thoughts on native landscapingMy plans & details with sheet mulchingFinal thoughtsResources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode: Learn more about Azure Standard and their non-GMO, wholesome food options (especially bulk food) here: https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=ANnu0O8ySU –> Join Azure Standard for FREE and enjoy 15% off your first order of $100 or more. Simply use promo code OLDFASHIONED15 at checkout. Pictures and blog details on my dust bowl yard can be found here: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2026/10/sheet-mulching-with-cardboard-wood-chips.html Previous Podcast Episodes & Blog Articles on my Garden and Life: Can I Save My Horrible Garden Soil? My Conversation with a Soil Scientist (podcast episode)The Worst Garden of My Entire Life (blog article with image of Jill’s current soil test and more details on her current garden struggles)Data Centers & Dead Soil: What Are We Willing to Sacrifice for Progress? (podcast episode)How to Feed Your Soil a Whole Food Diet (podcast episode)How Fall in Love with Your Soil (podcast episode)OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD: Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.comJill on Instagram: @jill.wingerJill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomesteadApply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application Did you enjoy listening to this episode? Please drop a comment below or leave a review to let us know. This can help other folks learn about this podcast and we also really appreciate the feedback!

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We’ve gained a lot from modern life—but we’ve also lost something along the way. We’re more disconnected from our food, our hands, our communities, and the skills that once made everyday life feel grounded. On the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast, bestselling author Jill Winger explores what’s still worth keeping from the old ways—and how to make it work in real life now. Expect conversations about from-scratch food, old-fashioned skills, entrepreneurship, home, land, and what it means to build a meaningful life without turning it into another impossible ideal.

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