About this episode

The episode explores the growing trend of homesteading and its appeal, featuring insights from ex-homesteader Kirsten Lie-Nielsen.

Have the events of recent years made you want to walk off into a grassy meadow, never to return? Does the idea of being in touch with nature, totally separate from the digital rat race of modern life appeal to you? Have you ever wanted to learn how to install a DIY sewer system for greywater? Then you’re a perfect candidate for today’s ever-growing cult. This week, Chelsea and Reese are getting their hands dirty and getting into the nitty gritty of Homesteading. Tradwives and rock climbers alike romanticize the nomadic lifestyle, touting freedom, survival skills, and an inner peace unachievable from civilization. But is the self-sustaining choice all it's cracked up to be, or does shoveling manure eventually become a little too culty for comfort? Come along with us as we learn from ex-homesteader Kirsten Lie-Nielsen (@kirstenlienielsen) just what homesteading is actually all about. Subscribe to Sounds Like A Cult on Youtube!Follow us on IG @soundslikeacultpod, @amanda_montell, @reesaronii, @chelseaxcharles, @imanharirikia. Thank you to our sponsors! Shop plans at https://MINTMOBILE.com/cult Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to https://LIQUIDIV.COM and get 20% off your first purchase with…

People in this episode

Hosts: Chelsea, Reese

Guest: Kirsten Lie-Nielsen

Topics covered

• homesteading
• self-sustainability
• nature
• digital detox
• lifestyle choices
• cult dynamics

Keywords

• homesteading
• self-sustainability
• nature
• digital detox
• lifestyle
• cult
• freedom
• survival skills

Sponsors

MINTMOBILE, LIQUIDIV, Acorns

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Sounds Like A Cult, Studio71

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