Episode 152 – More Self-Sufficient in 12 Months
From Ditch The Store by CJ Steedman
February 23, 2026 · 50 min · Season 4 · Episode 152
About this episode
CJ shares a practical 12-month roadmap for becoming more self-sufficient without burnout.
What does a self-sufficient year actually look like? In this episode, CJ shares a practical 12-month roadmap for becoming more self-sufficient — without burnout. From choosing one food to stop buying, to building seasonal rhythms and learning small skills each quarter, this is about steady progress, not perfection. If you’ve ever felt behind or overwhelmed, this one will ground you. 📓 Journals mentioned in this episode: Journals Beekeeping Journal https://amzn.to/46iNapz Chicken Keeping Journal https://amzn.to/44QgctY Goatkeeping Journal https://amzn.to/4lzYGSa Farm Management Journal https://amzn.to/4eSFfRL
People in this episode
Host: CJ Steedman
Topics covered
- self-sufficiency
- practical roadmap
- seasonal rhythms
- small skills
- steady progress
Keywords
- self-sufficient
- roadmap
- food
- skills
- progress
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Beekeeping Journal, Chicken Keeping Journal, Goatkeeping Journal, Farm Management Journal
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