
Pioneering Today Podcast - Homesteading in a Modern World
by Melissa K. Norris 5th Generation Homesteader
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How to Feed Your Family From the Garden All Summer (Without Heating Up the Kitchen) | Episode 515
Jun 18, 2026
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16 Plants Mentioned in the Bible (And Why They Mattered) |514
Jun 11, 2026
31m 00s
The Real Reason People Are Turning to Homesteading | Episode 513
Jun 5, 2026
38m 26s
The Crops I Stopped Growing After 25 Years of Gardening | Episode 512
May 29, 2026
43m 22s
How I Plan a Year's Worth of Preserving Without Getting Overwhelmed | Episode 511
May 22, 2026
44m 31s
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| 6/18/26 | ![]() How to Feed Your Family From the Garden All Summer (Without Heating Up the Kitchen) | Episode 515 | Summer meals don't have to mean heating up the kitchen or staring into the fridge wondering what to make. In this episode, I'm sharing my favorite strategies for Summer Meal Planning, including how to let your garden write the menu, batch-cook proteins for multiple meals, use simple meal templates instead of complicated recipes, and make the most of seasonal produce before it goes to waste. Whether you're harvesting armloads of zucchini or just trying to get dinner on the table after a busy day, these practical tips will help you simplify summer cooking and enjoy the abundance of the season. 📖 Read the full blog post and get all the tips, meal ideas, and resources here: https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/summer-meal-planning-made-easy/ In this episode, you'll learn: 🌱 Why summer meal planning should look different than winter meal planning 🥒 How to let your garden and seasonal produce guide your menu 🍗 The best proteins to batch-cook for quick weeknight meals 🥗 Simple meal templates that eliminate dinnertime decision fatigue 🍕 Easy ways to use garden vegetables in salads, bowls, pizzas, and frittatas ☀️ Tips for keeping your kitchen cool during hot weather 🧺 How to reduce food waste and make the most of your harvest This podcast is sponsored by Azure Standard. If you're stocking up on pantry staples, organic ingredients, spices, pasta, grains, beans, or other homesteading essentials, Azure Standard is one of my favorite places to shop. They also now offer direct-to-home delivery in some areas, making it even easier to access quality food and supplies if getting to a drop location is difficult. First-time customers can get 15% off their first order of $100 or more (to a drop location) with coupon code "MELISSA15": https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard #SummerMealPlanning #MealPlanning #GardenToTable #SeasonalCooking | — | ||||||
| 6/11/26 | ![]() 16 Plants Mentioned in the Bible (And Why They Mattered) |514✨ | healing plantsbiblical history+4 | — | frankincensemyrrh+7 | — | healing plantsBible+5 | Earthley | 31m 00s | |
| 6/5/26 | ![]() The Real Reason People Are Turning to Homesteading | Episode 513✨ | homesteadingtraditional skills+4 | — | Modern Homesteading ConferenceHeritage Revival Women's Conference | Cowboy Church | homesteadingself-sufficiency+4 | — | 38m 26s | |
| 5/29/26 | ![]() The Crops I Stopped Growing After 25 Years of Gardening | Episode 512✨ | gardeningvegetable crops+3 | — | John 4:10 | Pacific Northwestnorthern climate | gardeningvegetable garden+3 | — | 43m 22s | |
| 5/22/26 | ![]() How I Plan a Year's Worth of Preserving Without Getting Overwhelmed | Episode 511✨ | food preservationplanning+3 | — | Everything Worth PreservingOld Fashioned On Purpose Planner+1 | — | preserving foodcanning season+3 | Homestead Living | 44m 31s | |
| 5/15/26 | ![]() Herbs Every Family Should Have Stocked Before Summer Hits | Episode 510✨ | herbal remediesnatural remedies+3 | — | Earthley Sun ShieldEarthley Pest Aside+3 | — | herbal remediesnatural remedies+5 | EarthleyPIONEER10 | 33m 37s | |
| 5/8/26 | ![]() What Most People Get Wrong About Building a From-Scratch Pantry | Episode 509✨ | pantry buildingfood storage+4 | — | Job 22:25-28 | — | pantry staplesfood storage+5 | Azure StandardMELISSA15 | 50m 06s | |
| 4/24/26 | ![]() If I Were Starting a Medicinal Herb Garden Today, I'd Do This First | Episode 508✨ | medicinal herb gardenhome apothecary+3 | — | lemon balmchamomile+3 | — | medicinal herbsherb garden+3 | — | 45m 17s | |
| 4/17/26 | ![]() How Real Food on a Budget Actually Works (What My Mom Taught Me That No One Talks About) | Ep. 507✨ | budget cookingreal food+4 | — | — | — | grocery budgetcooking from scratch+3 | — | 34m 38s | |
| 4/10/26 | ![]() Why Your Food Preservation Isn't Working (And How to Fix It Safely) | Episode 506✨ | food preservationcanning+4 | — | Pioneering Today Podcast | — | food preservationcanning mistakes+5 | — | 33m 14s | |
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| 4/3/26 | ![]() The Food Preservation Mistake That's Keeping Your Pantry Bare (And How to Fix It) | Episode 505✨ | food preservationhomesteading+3 | — | — | — | canning suppliesfood waste+3 | — | 40m 33s | |
| 3/27/26 | ![]() How My Mom Fed Our Family on $100 a Month (Real Food!) | 504✨ | budget cookingfrugal living+3 | mom | — | — | real foodgrocery budget+3 | — | 48m 41s | |
| 3/20/26 | ![]() Spring Meal Planning (Without the Overwhelm) | 503✨ | meal planningspring cooking+3 | — | Plated By SeasonCreamy Delicata Squash Soup+2 | — | meal planningspring recipes+3 | Azure StandardMELISSA15 | 30m 02s | |
| 3/6/26 | ![]() The Blood Sugar Loop Keeping You Stuck (And How to Break It) | 502✨ | blood sugarinsulin resistance+4 | Ruth Soukup | ThinliciousThe Whole Health Reset+1 | — | blood sugarinsulin resistance+5 | — | 56m 22s | |
| 2/27/26 | ![]() Feeling Overwhelmed Before Spring? Do This Now (Round Table) | 501✨ | homesteadingwinter planning+3 | — | — | — | homesteadingwinter+5 | — | 43m 45s | |
| 2/20/26 | ![]() Overwhelmed by Inflammation? Start Here (and Ignore the Rest) | 500✨ | inflammationnatural healing+4 | — | Whole Health ResetOverwhelmed by Inflammation? Start Here (and Ignore the Rest) | — | inflammationnatural remedies+5 | — | 36m 26s | |
| 2/18/26 | ![]() You Don't Need Grow Lights to Start Seeds Successfully | 499✨ | winter sowingseed starting+4 | Luke | MIgardener | — | winter sowingseed starting+5 | — | 44m 52s | |
| 2/13/26 | ![]() The "Healthy" Oils That Are Fueling Inflammation (And What to Use Instead) | 498 | Have you ever wondered if the oils sitting in your pantry might actually be contributing to inflammation? In this episode, I'm diving into one of the most overlooked pieces of the inflammation puzzle: the types of fats we're using every day. Many of the oils marketed as "healthy" may actually be disrupting omega balance, stressing the gut, and keeping inflammation quietly simmering in the background. I'm breaking down: • What makes certain seed oils inflammatory • Why the omega-6 to omega-3 ratio matters so much • Which fats I personally avoid • The traditional, stable fats I use instead • How to confidently read ingredient labels at the store This conversation builds directly on the last two episodes where I shared our personal health journey through a cancer diagnosis and what chronic inflammation really looks like in the body. If you haven't listened to those yet, I encourage you to start there: 👉 Chronic Inflammation: Why It Happens & What to Do About It https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/chronic-inflammation/ 👉 When Your Health Forces You to Stop (and What to Do Next) https://melissaknorris.com/podcast/when-your-health-forces-you-to-stop/ 👉 Learn more about the Whole Health Reset here: https://melissaknorris.com/the-whole-health-reset/ 👉 For more information and any links mentioned in today's episode, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/498 Thank you to Azure Standard for sponsoring this episode. I trust them for high-quality, minimally processed pantry staples and traditional fats that align with how I feed my family. You can explore their oils and bulk foods, plus get 15% off your first order of $100 or more with coupon code "Melissa15": https://melissaknorris.com/azure-standard As always, this isn't about fear or perfection. It's about understanding your body, noticing patterns, and making simple changes that add up over time. | — | ||||||
| 2/6/26 | ![]() The Mistakes That Keep You Inflamed (Even If You Eat "Healthy") | 497 | If you feel tired but wired, wake up exhausted even after a full night's sleep, or feel like your body isn't responding the way it used to, this episode is for you. Chronic inflammation isn't just about inflammatory foods. It's a signal that your stress response, blood sugar, sleep rhythms, and metabolism are out of sync. In today's episode of the Pioneering Today Podcast, I'm breaking down the hidden drivers of inflammation that many women, especially over 35, are experiencing but don't always recognize. We'll talk about: Why inflammation is a signal, not the root problem How blood sugar swings and insulin resistance impact sleep and hormones What waking between 2-4 a.m. can really mean Why under-eating protein and over-training can make things worse How stress, cortisol, sleep, and metabolism are all connected This isn't about doing more, dieting harder, or following the latest wellness trend. It's about understanding how your body works as a whole and learning how to support it in a sustainable way. Whether you're just starting your health journey or feel like you've tried everything, this episode will help you see the bigger picture and take your next step with clarity and confidence. 👉 Learn more about the Whole Health Reset here: https://melissaknorris.com/the-whole-health-reset/ 👉 For more information and any links mentioned in today's episode, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/497 | — | ||||||
| 1/30/26 | ![]() When Your Health Forces You to Stop — Here's What Actually Matters | 496 | I'm so grateful to be back with you after stepping away from the podcast last fall. In this episode, I'm sharing honestly about why I needed to pause and what unfolded during that time. Over the past several months, I was walking through my own physical limitations while my husband received an unexpected kidney cancer diagnosis. It was a season that forced us to slow down, reevaluate our pace of life, and take a hard look at how we were caring for our health. In this episode, I talk about what this journey taught me about inflammation, stress, nutrition, and why true healing requires more than just changing what's on your plate. I also share how small, consistent changes can create real, lasting improvement, even in the middle of a full and busy life. This episode marks the beginning of a new season of the podcast, with a renewed focus on stewardship, sustainable health, and building a life that supports both your homestead and your well-being. If you're in a hard season right now, I hope this conversation encourages you and reminds you that you're not alone. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/496 | — | ||||||
| 1/9/26 | ![]() Throwback: Decluttering Your Home (Month by Month) with Tracy Lynn | 495 | In this throwback episode, we revisit a conversation that is perfect for anyone looking around their home thinking, "Something has to change." I sat down with Tracy Lynn to talk about decluttering in a way that truly lasts — not just a weekend cleanup that slides back into chaos, but real systems that create peace and order for the long haul. One of Tracy's insights that stuck with me is that clutter is loud. Even in a quiet home, visual clutter speaks to you all day long. It distracts you, drains your energy, and adds mental noise you may not even realize is there. And if you've ever decluttered only to have everything slowly creep back in, you know just how frustrating that cycle feels. Tracy shares how to break that pattern by pairing decluttering with habit-building. Her month-by-month approach is simple but incredibly effective — each space is tackled in the season where it naturally fits. For example, she recommends organizing the office in March, when many of us are already sorting paperwork for tax season. It's about aligning your home rhythms with your real-life routines so decluttering feels doable, not overwhelming. If you're longing for a home that feels calm, functional, and easy to maintain — or if your clutter has just been feeling a little "too loud" lately — this episode will give you the clarity and encouragement you need to make lasting change. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/495 | — | ||||||
| 1/2/26 | ![]() Throwback: Thyroid, Adrenal Glands, and Hormones w/ Dr. Shannyn | 494 | In this powerful throwback episode, we revisit one of the most meaningful and eye-opening conversations I've had on the homestead. I sat down with Dr. Shannyn Pearce to talk about what's really going on underneath the struggles so many women face — thyroid issues, adrenal overload, hormone imbalance, and the subtle warning signs that often go unnoticed. We dig into the everyday symptoms many of us tend to brush off: fatigue, unexplained weight gain, mood swings, inflammation, and food sensitivities. I share parts of my own journey, including how I got off thyroid medication, uncovered hidden food reactions, and learned to listen to my body in a deeper, more intentional way. Dr. Shannyn also explains why individualized lab work matters, how "normal" ranges don't always reflect what's optimal for you, and how adrenal and hormonal shifts can quietly influence your well-being long before bigger issues surface. Most importantly, this episode focuses on real, actionable steps — from managing stress and removing inflammatory foods to supporting the adrenals and giving your body the time and grace it needs to heal. If you've ever felt like you're doing everything "right" yet still don't feel like yourself, this conversation will give you clarity, hope, and a practical path forward. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/494 ✨ Sponsor: This throwback episode is sponsored by Azure Standard. Their Azure Well line of high-quality supplements and herbs is a wonderful resource for supporting thyroid, adrenal, and overall hormonal health naturally. Save 15% off your first purchase of $100 or more with the code MELISSA15 | — | ||||||
| 12/26/25 | ![]() Throwback: 9 Simple Steps to Grow an Abundance! | 493 | In this throwback episode, we're revisiting one of the most foundational lessons for anyone who wants to grow more of their own food — not just a handful of tomatoes or a quick salad garden (though that's a great place to begin!), but a true, abundant harvest that feeds your family. I'm sharing the nine core principles I've relied on for nearly twenty-seven years of gardening here on our homestead. These steps will help you create consistent, reliable harvests no matter what the season throws your way. If you've ever struggled with uneven yields, wished your garden produced more predictably, or wanted a clear roadmap for planning a productive garden, this episode lays out the framework you've been missing. We'll cover the habits and systems that set you up for long-term success — understanding your soil, planning your garden space intentionally, choosing the right varieties, and building a repeatable method you can use year after year. Whether you're gardening in a small backyard, a suburban lot, or a larger homestead, these nine steps will help you grow more food with less overwhelm. It's an episode worth revisiting each season as you plan ahead for 2026 and beyond. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/493 | — | ||||||
| 12/19/25 | ![]() Throwback: Best Herbal Home Remedies for Cold and Flu w/ Rosalee De La Foret | 492 | In this throwback episode, I'm revisiting one of my favorite herbal conversations with my friend and renowned herbalist Rosalee de la Forêt. This discussion truly changed the way I approach herbal medicine. Instead of treating herbs like Western medicine — one symptom, one herb — Rosalee helps us understand why herbalism is so much more personal and intuitive. Together, we walk through how to recognize your body's signals and determine whether what you're experiencing is hot, cold, damp, or dry. Understanding your own energetics is the key to choosing herbs that actually work for your body and supporting your immune system in a deeper, more effective way. If you've ever wanted to use herbs with confidence, especially during cold and flu season, this episode is the perfect place to begin. I've also created an Herbal Energetics Wheel to help you match the right herbs to your constitution. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/492 | — | ||||||
| 12/12/25 | ![]() Throwback: Avoid Overwhelm - Choosing What's Right for Your Homestead | 491 | In this throwback episode, we revisit a listener coaching call where we break down how to begin homesteading without jumping into overwhelm. We talk through the basics of planning raw land, observing sunlight and frost patterns, mapping out future zones, and using temporary setups like grow bags and portable fencing as you learn what works best. You'll also hear practical advice for easing into homesteading step-by-step so you can build a sustainable, thriving homestead at a pace that fits your season of life. Whether you're dreaming of your first garden or planning your next big project, this timeless conversation will help you move forward with confidence and clarity. For more information and any links mentioned, visit the blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/491 | — | ||||||
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