EP: 462 Foraging Freedom: Find Wild Mushrooms & Cut Your Grocery Bill
Release Date: 03/21/2025
The Truth About Parasites: What You Need to Know for Better Health
Pioneering Today
If the idea of parasites gives you the creepy-crawlies, you’re not alone, but chances are, you’ve already got a few living in your body right now. In this episode, I’m joined again by Dr. Torrie Thompson, a functional medicine doctor who walks us through how common parasites actually are, the surprising symptoms they can cause, and how we can support our bodies in safely removing them. We’re talking about everything from food sensitivities and skin rashes to poor sleep and anxiety, and how they might be linked to hidden infections. Dr. Torrie also shares what herbs, binders, and...
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I Mentored on a Homesteading TV Show—Here’s What Happened
Pioneering Today
In this episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast, I’m sharing all about my experience as a mentor and homesteading expert on the new show Back to the Frontier. It was such a privilege to help guide modern families as they learned old-fashioned skills and stepped into a simpler, more self-sufficient way of life. I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what it was really like on set—the challenges, the surprises, and the moments that reminded me why I’m so passionate about preserving these traditional skills and passing them on to the next generation. For more information and any...
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She Competed on Back to the Frontier — What She Learned Will Inspire Every Homesteader | Stacey Loper Interview
Pioneering Today
What does it really take to live off the land in today’s world—and could you do it under pressure? In this special episode, I sit down with Stacey Loper, one of the brave contestants from the brand-new TV series Back to the Frontier, where modern families are challenged to survive like the pioneers. I share my behind-the-scenes experience giving advice to the show's cast, while Stacey opens up about the hardest parts of filming, how faith and grit carried her through, and what lessons she’s bringing home to her real-life homestead. Whether you’re a seasoned homesteader or...
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Immunity for Polluters: How New Laws Threaten Your Soil & Food Supply
Pioneering Today
Join me for this podcast with Will Harris from White Oak Pastures and Taylor Henry from Acres USA as we discuss what's going on with fertilizer companies and immunity for their products. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit Grab your tickets to the Modern Homesteading Conference here and use coupon code MKN15 for 15% off: This podcast is sponsored by Azure Standard. For first-time Azure customers, you can get 15% off your first order of $100 or more by using coupon code "MELISSA15" at checkout:
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Leaving the Homestead: What Every Homesteader Needs to Know Before Stepping Away
Pioneering Today
So you want to go on vacation or you need to leave town for a few days... but you have a homestead. Feel like you're stuck? Listen to today’s podcast with four fellow homesteading moms as we share our tips and tricks for how we prepare to leave our homesteads. Plus, the commonly forgotten tasks! For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit Grab your tickets to the Modern Homesteading Conference here and use coupon code MKN15 for 15% off: Be sure to check out my dehydrating mini course and all my other classes here: This podcast is sponsored by Azure...
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The Hidden Layer of Homestead Security: Why Community May Be Your Best Defense
Pioneering Today
In this podcast, we're discussing the hidden layers of homestead security and why community may be your best defense. When we talk about defense, many people think about locks, cameras, etc. But what if your greatest security wasn't a thing but a who? For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit
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Don’t Transplant These Crops—Why Direct Seeding Works Better w/ Don Tipping
Pioneering Today
Join me with Don Tipping from Siskiyou Seeds as we discuss direct sowing methods for seeds. You’ll also want to catch his tips on how to keep weeds out of the garden, and his brilliant hack for using a flamethrower without ruining your seedlings. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit Grab your Modern Homesteading Conference tickets here and use code "MKN15" for 15% off at checkout:
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Lard for Sunburn & SPF? What They Don’t Tell You About Skin Care
Pioneering Today
Join me with Farrow Skincare’s Charles Mayfield as we discuss the benefits of tallow and lard for skincare, especially pre-sun and post-sun skincare. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit Check out Farrow Skincare and get 15% off your purchase with coupon code “Melissa15”:
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Thinking About Getting a Herding Dog? WATCH THIS FIRST
Pioneering Today
If you're looking to get a farm dog, you may be wondering which farm dog breeds are best. This can vary based on many factors, from your needs, your property and your time commitment to training the dog. Listen to this podcast interview with Jordyn Kelly from Working Aussies Homestead. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit This podcast is sponsored by Azure Standard. For first-time Azure customers, you can get 15% off your first order of $100 or more by using coupon code "MELISSA15" at checkout:
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EP #466 Preserve More, Waste Less: Proven Homestead Tips for Long-Lasting Success
Pioneering Today
Join us for this month’s Homestead Kitchen Round Table as we talk about our favorite preservation methods and tips for getting our fresh produce preserved for the year while minimizing the stress. For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit Be sure to sign up for the upcoming Homestead Kitchen Crash Course. During this FREE 5-day workshop you’ll learn to preserve the harvest, stock the pantry and ditch the grocery store, one jar at a time! And finally, grab my updated edition of Home and Hand Made with over 100+ recipes and tutorials for filling your...
info_outlineFrom a preparedness standpoint, knowing how to identify and properly harvest and prepare wild edibles means you'll be able to feed yourself (and your family) if ever the need arises. In this podcast interview, Whitney (The Appalachian Forager) and I are discussing some common foraging basics to keep you safe, as well as some basic mushroom identification tips you'll want to study before you go out foraging.
- Harvest to Table Magazine (get your copy here): https://melissaknorris.com/magazine
- Whitney's book, Go Forth and Forage: https://geni.us/GoForthandForage
For more information and any links mentioned in today’s podcast, visit https://melissaknorris.com/462