229 episodes

With over ten years experience making a home, author and mom of eight, Lisa Bass, shares her love for from scratch cooking, natural living and all things handmade. As a full-time blogger and homeschooler, Lisa also mixes in a little mom life and business tips.

Simple Farmhouse Life Lisa Bass

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With over ten years experience making a home, author and mom of eight, Lisa Bass, shares her love for from scratch cooking, natural living and all things handmade. As a full-time blogger and homeschooler, Lisa also mixes in a little mom life and business tips.

    229. Navigating Information Overload, Using Discernment, and Making Sustainable Changes | Fallon Lee

    229. Navigating Information Overload, Using Discernment, and Making Sustainable Changes | Fallon Lee

    Do you feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of information available to us today?  Having answers and research available at our fingertips can be incredibly helpful, but it also brings the challenge of stress and overwhelm around deciding which voices to listen to and which changes to implement.  Fallon Lee is joining me on the podcast again to tackle this complex topic, and I’m confident this conversation will be a blessing to you!  We each share portions of our own journeys and our decision making criteria in hopes of helping you navigate this overwhelming information age with grace and sustainability.

    In this episode, we cover:


    The problem with having access to so much information


    A few tangible criteria for evaluating new information


    Why it is important to acknowledge the specific season you are in


    Identifying when it may be time to pursue new knowledge


    Zooming out and taking on an intuitive and historical lens


    Discerning which voices and sources to trust


    Why our intuition is a valid piece of our decision making


    Laying a solid foundation for health through grace-based nutrition


    Prioritizing our goals and establishing habits around them


    Healthy habits to prioritize as a new mom


    Prioritizing a healthy diet while on a budget



    View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Blogging Success Masterclass | Visit bit.ly/farmhousebloggingschool

    Free 5 Day Blog Challenge | Visit bit.ly/5dayblogchallenge

    ABOUT FALLON

    Fallon was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s after the birth of her second son, and within a few years of going the “cutting foods” & chasing symptoms route, she was down to eating only seven foods. When she came across the world of metabolic health, she was both amazed and a little offended that she realized she did not have to claim this identity of restrictive eating & autoimmunity for life.   She could heal?! And that’s exactly what she did. Today she is walking in absolute food freedom (including dairy & gluten), she is off of all medication, & she is teaching other women that they can do the same while curating delicious recipes along the way. Aside from being a metabolic recipe queen, she is also a wife & homeschool mom of 3 boys in Texas. 

    RESOURCES MENTIONED

    Take Fallon’s meal plan and calorie quiz

    Check out Fallon’s cookbooks and meal plans

    CONNECT

    Fallon Lee | Website | Instagram

    Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

    Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

    • 1 hr
    228. Q&A with my sisters, Laura & Andrea: our family of entrepreneurs, self-care as busy moms, navigating overwhelm in homemaking, and more!

    228. Q&A with my sisters, Laura & Andrea: our family of entrepreneurs, self-care as busy moms, navigating overwhelm in homemaking, and more!

    I asked who you all wanted to hear from on the podcast, and you answered with a resounding vote for my sisters!  I am excited to sit down with Laura and Andrea and dive into the questions my community sent in.  We chat about the similarities and differences between how we each approach things like homemaking, self-care, business, birth, and more.  We answer common questions including why we have large families, how we make it through tough stages of pregnancy, and how we were raised.  We hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did!

    In this episode, we cover:


    How our upbringing set us all on an entrepreneurial path


    What makes our family relationships strong into adulthood


    Why do we have large families?


    Our working theory on why we have so many sons in a row


    Thoughts on raising girls and fostering sister relationships


    Our favorite things about motherhood


    Different ways we each approach self-care


    Andrea’s birth story as a first-time mom


    Why all three of us love the Bradley method for birth


    How we make it through the difficult stages of pregnancy


    In what ways do we run our households similarly or differently?


    Do we compare ourselves to one another?


    How we navigate overwhelm in homemaking



    View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Toups and Co Organics | Use code FOB15 at ToupsandCo.com

    Simple Sourdough | Visit bit.ly/farmhousesourdoughcourse to enroll today!

    CONNECT

    Laura of Our Oily House | YouTube | Website | Instagram

    Andrea of Our Sweet Sunny Days | YouTube | Website | Instagram

    Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

    Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

    • 46 min
    227. Raising Boys to Men | Durenda Wilson

    227. Raising Boys to Men | Durenda Wilson

    As a mom of six sons, I have seen firsthand just how uniquely and wonderfully boys are wired.  Moms of boys often struggle to understand their sons because they don’t think like we do.  I am joined in this episode by Durenda, mother of five sons (eight children total), to discuss her new book all about raising strong and virtuous boys in today’s culture.  We dive into some of the differences between raising and homeschooling sons vs. daughters.  We reflect on the unique nature of boys and discuss specific strategies for shepherding their strengths and weaknesses as they grow.  Moms of boys, we hope you will be blessed by this rich conversation!

    In this episode, we cover:


    What is so different about raising boys?


    Why you shouldn’t worry if your son seems “behind” academically


    The importance of letting boys take risks


    Some benefits of schooling outside of the status quo


    Why you can stop worrying about what others think of your kids


    Expanding our thinking beyond the traditional school model


    Ideas for setting up an optimal learning environment for our boys


    Helping our kids develop their creative muscles


    How to handle boys who are not self-motivated


    Directing boys’ natural tendencies in a healthy direction


    Thinking forward about the adults our children will become



    View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Azure Standard | Use code SIMPLEFARMHOUSE10 at AzureStandard.com

    Blogging Success Masterclass | Visit bit.ly/farmhousebloggingschool

    ABOUT DURENDA

    Durenda Wilson has been married to Darryl for thirty-four years. They have eight kids and ten grandkids and have been homeschooling for thirty years. She is a trusted voice and resource at homeschool conventions and on The Durenda Wilson Podcast.

    RESOURCES

    If you purchase Raising Boys to Men on March 5th or 6th, you will receive FREE access to The Unhurried Homeschooler Audiobook!  Use this link and enter your order number from your receipt: https://www.durendawilson.com/redeem.

    CONNECT

    Durenda Wilson | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Podcast

    Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

    Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

    • 1 hr 4 min
    226. Can Anyone Be a Homesteader? Making Room for Homesteading in Your Busy Life | Beth Declercq of Intentional Homesteading

    226. Can Anyone Be a Homesteader? Making Room for Homesteading in Your Busy Life | Beth Declercq of Intentional Homesteading

    You want to start homesteading, but you can’t imagine how you will fit it into your full life.  Do homesteaders do farm chores from sunup to sundown?  Do you have to stay home full-time to start homesteading?  The feelings of overwhelm can be paralyzing in the beginning, but Beth helps homesteaders from all walks of life create realistic goals for their homesteads so that they can start putting one foot in front of the other.  In this conversation, we dive into the what, the why, and the how of Beth’s homesteading life in hopes that it will inspire you to get started wherever you are!

    In this episode, we cover:


    How do you “do it all” on the homestead with a large family?


    Navigating a family rhythm that changes with the seasons


    Thoughts on keeping dairy animals– processing milk, calf sharing, pros and cons


    Best advice for getting started on a homestead when you have no background or skills in homesteading


    How a desire for improved health led to a homesteading life


    What motivates you to put in the hard work that a homesteading life requires?


    Discerning when a homestead endeavor is not working and when it is time to move on


    Adopting the appropriate mindset around the reality of farm animals vs. pets


    Can you start a homestead if you can’t afford to buy heavy equipment and farm vehicles?


    Prioritizing your commitments if you want to make room for homesteading in your life



    View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Toups and Co Organics | Use code FARMHOUSE at ToupsandCo.com

    Free 5 Day Blog Challenge | Visit bit.ly/5dayblogchallenge

    RESOURCES

    Download Beth’s FREE Garden Success Formula: www.intentionalhomesteading.com/farmhouse

    CONNECT

    Beth Declercq of Intentional Homesteading | Website | Instagram | YouTube

    Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

    Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

    • 49 min
    225. My daily routine, quality time in a large family, how I organize my business, and more Q&A!

    225. My daily routine, quality time in a large family, how I organize my business, and more Q&A!

    I am excited to be answering more of your questions this year on the podcast!  To start off this Q&A series, I’m tackling a random set of questions on everything from my daily routine to our future plans for the homestead to baby proofing my house to my thoughts on self-care.  Join me as I dive into your most pressing questions about our homemaking, homesteading, homeschooling, entrepreneurial life.

    In this episode, we cover:


    Our approach to celebrating kids’ birthdays in a large family


    Do I have a daily routine?


    Why I am a content creator who does not prioritize Instagram


    How I keep track of all my business ideas and stay organized


    Meeting the needs of the littlest kids in a large family


    My thoughts on my early years of motherhood vs. my current season


    Why it is important for us to get out of the house to spend quality time as a family


    Our future plans for the homestead– will we be at this property forever?


    My most difficult transition in motherhood


    My thoughts on baby proofing my home


    How and why we use lard for frying in our kitchen



    View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Simple Sourdough | Visit bit.ly/farmhousesourdoughcourse to enroll today!

    Blogging Success Masterclass | Visit bit.ly/farmhousebloggingschool

    CONNECT

    Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

    Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

    • 38 min
    224. Are You Overwhelmed and Angry in Motherhood? | Natalie Hixson, Angry Mama Coach

    224. Are You Overwhelmed and Angry in Motherhood? | Natalie Hixson, Angry Mama Coach

    Every mother knows that there are moments in motherhood that bring out the worst in us.  We can feel overwhelmed and triggered, and these feelings may result in angry outbursts toward those we love most.  If any of this resonates with you, this episode with Natalie (the Angry Mama Coach) is a must-listen.  Natalie shares her history with anger in motherhood and coaches us on recognizing triggers, dealing with anger in a healthy way, shifting your mindset, and more.  May this conversation be an encouragement to you no matter where you are in your motherhood journey.

    In this episode, we cover:


    Natalie’s story of overcoming destructive anger in her early years of motherhood


    A simple acronym to help you pause when you feel anger rising


    How do you know if your anger is destructive or normal?


    Healthy ways to express anger


    Recognizing your triggers and taking proactive steps to avoid overwhelm


    How hormones play a role in our feelings of anger and overwhelm


    Where to begin shifting your mindset if you find yourself not enjoying motherhood


    Avoiding the comparison trap in your parenting


    Not allowing even good things in life to steal your peace



    View full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Simple Sourdough | Visit bit.ly/farmhousesourdoughcourse to enroll today!

    Free 5 Day Blog Challenge | Visit bit.ly/5dayblogchallenge

    RESOURCES MENTIONED

    Natalie is offering the Simple Farmhouse Life audience access to her Trigger Tracker as a first step to overcome destructive anger in order to be the fun, present and joyful wife and mom you want to be. The Trigger Tracker will help you identify your triggers, create awareness around them, and support you in changing your mindset around these triggers: www.nataliehixson.com/SimpleFarmhouseLife.

    CONNECT

    Natalie Hixson the Angry Mama Coach | Website | Instagram | Pinterest

    Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | Pinterest

    Join us in the Simple Farmhouse Life Facebook community!

    • 49 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
1.8K Ratings

1.8K Ratings

AmbriaElias ,

*****

This is the best podcast! I look forward to every episode and get something out of every single one. I’ve never followed a podcast so closely before. I love the broad range of topics related to homemaking, homesteading, homeschooling, etc. It’s so calming to just put an AirPod in and get some work done around the house while listening to these podcasts. I wish they were longer sometimes! Also, Lisa’s voice is one that I like listening to and I don’t find annoying.

Amelia's River ,

Love it!

Great podcast, host and amazing guests! Love when I see she’s released a new episode

LeiGatta ,

Dangerous and Disturbing Health Advice, Other Episodes are Good

Some great episodes on cooking, decorating, and gardening. But— I just listened to episode 140 with Roxane Ahern, where she recommends letting your kid lay in bed with an unchecked fever of 105 degrees for five days. No need to call a doctor, it’s fine! She did not temper this “advice” with the caveat that this might be ok if the child is eating, drinking, talking and behaving normally, and using the bathroom. If your child isn’t doing these things, that’s neglect. Ahern has absolutely no background in healthcare and should not be giving advice like this. In episode 145, Amy Fewell claims her son has asthma because of vaccines and Lisa just goes along with that. None of these people are qualified to give this kind of medical advice. Lisa seems to have stepped away from the medical advice angle since then, and I think that’s a good idea.

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