Episode 910 · October 10, 2025
910: Elizabeth Bruckner – From Urban Living to Homesteading.
Elizabeth Bruckner's Journey of Resilience and Self-Sufficiency
In this episode
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. Become an Urban Farm Patron and listen to more than 850 episodes of the Urban Farm Podcast without ads. Click here to gain access to the entire library.
910: From Urban Living to Homesteading.
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.
00:00 Introduction to Elizabeth Bruckner
01:24 Elizabeth's Family History and Early Influences
04:36 Journey into Acupuncture and Holistic Medicine
08:08 The Accidental Homesteader
12:20 Defining Modern Homesteading
18:30 Practical Tips for Homesteading
25:28 Habit Stacking and Habit Chaining
26:09 Building Community Through Local Markets
27:27 The Importance of Self-Care in Homesteading
28:19 Understanding Stacking Functions in Permaculture
33:08 Embracing Failures and Learning from Them
36:22 The Healing Power of the Body and Self-Care
41:18 The Joy of Curiosity and Community
43:04 Final Thoughts and Advice.
Elizabeth's Book Recommendation
Folk's This Ain't Normal by Joel Salatin
One Straw Revolutionary by Larry Korn
Grow a Little Fruit Tree by Ann Ralph
Elizabeth's Book - The Homesteader Mindset
How to reach Elizabeth
Website - CreateWellnessProject.com
Elizabeth's Free Gift - CreateWellnessProject.com/gift/
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