Small Scale Life Podcast
Learn, do grow and be a little better everyday!
About the show
Welcome to The Small Scale Life Podcast! The Small Scale Life Podcast is focused on gardening; homesteading/DIY projects; wellness; financial freedom and minimalism; and connecting to nature. The podcast focuses on providing real-life stories and experiences from the hosts and guests, often encouraging listeners to take small, practical steps toward self-reliance and sustainability.
Learn, do, grow, and be a little better everyday! That, my friends, is a good thing (and where the magic is)!
You can find more about Small Scale Life at our website https://smallscalelife.com.
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Episodes
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Fading Dreams: Leaving the Farm Behind
October 18th, 2024 | 24 mins 29 secs
homesteading
I stopped by Driftless Oaks Farm this week. It is a fast fading dream, and I realized that I am turning the page and leaving the farm behind. In Episode 231, I discuss some epiphanies I had as I looked over the farmhouse, outbuildings and property.
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ANT Live 3 - Mindset and Milestones: Prepping for a Life Upgrade
October 16th, 2024 | 1 hr 16 mins
community building, homesteading, mindset, small business
Our topic this week on the Adam and Tom Live (ANT LIVE) is “Mindset and Milestones: Prepping for a Life Upgrade.” Before you step out on that limb and begin a new venture, there needs to be a shift in your mindset as and your prep for a life upgrade. Starting a new job, new small business, a new project, going in a different direction or starting over again from scratch takes planning, preparation and execution. A Life Upgrade IS a big deal and will change who you are and where you are going.
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ANT Live 2 - The Importance of Getting Away
October 9th, 2024 | 1 hr 10 mins
gardening, homesteading, mindset, small business, wellness
In Episode 229 of the Small Scale Life Podcast, my friend Adam Rick joins me as we discuss the importance of getting away on a short vacation or short trip.
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Adam and Tom Live: Catching Up with Adam Rick from Modern Frontier Farms
October 7th, 2024 | 1 hr 19 mins
gardening, small business, wellness
In this 228th Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, I had a chance to catch up with Adam Rick from Modern Frontier Farms in Dousman, Wisconsin.
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9 Types of Garden Fertilizers and How to Use Them
August 22nd, 2024 | 40 mins 8 secs
gardening, homesteading, self-watering garden beds
In this 227th Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, Tom discusses 9 Types of Garden Fertilizers and How to Use Them. Tom has tried different methods to improve plant growth in his gardens over the years, and he shares his experience and "recipes" with you.
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My 4 Garden Failures in 2024
August 16th, 2024 | 41 mins 44 secs
gardening, homesteading, self-watering garden beds
In this 226th episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, Tom discusses four garden failures in the 2024 Season, why he suspects these plants are failing and how he plans to change things up to make more productive self-watering garden beds.
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Garden Chat: Building a Gardening and Homesteading Advice
August 7th, 2024 | 28 mins 52 secs
gardening, homesteading
In this 225th Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, I recorded a video and audio while I was IN the garden, so this is truly a garden chat with your lovable host Tom. In this episode, I discuss the garden build project including the fencing, the border, mulch, gates, Wicking Bed Planters and Hybrid Rain Gutter Grow System Planters.
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3 Critical Elements of Vegetable Garden Layout Design and Planning
May 23rd, 2024 | 24 mins 32 secs
gardening, homesteading
In this 224th Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, I am going to discuss my new garden space and discuss three key elements required for successful gardening that I am focusing on for designing and planning my vegetable garden layout.
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8 Tips for a Successful Whole30 Reintroduction
May 9th, 2024 | 22 mins 33 secs
wellness, whole30, whole30 challenge
In this 223rd Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, I discuss the Whole30 Reintroduction Phase. This is a critical part of the process, and I have 8 Tips for a successful Whole30 Reintroduction Phase. Remember: this part of the Challenge is incredibly important, so please take this phase slow and don’t rush through it.
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5 Lessons Learned from Beek Meet 2024
March 30th, 2024 | 33 mins 53 secs
beekeeping, gardening, homesteading
In this 222nd Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, I am going to discuss attending my first Beekeeper Conference called Beek Meet 2024 and 5 Lessons Learned from Beekeepers at the conference.
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Our Experience with the Whole30 Challenge
March 14th, 2024 | 26 mins 35 secs
wellness, whole30, whole30 challenge
In this 221st Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, I am going to look back at our experiences with the Whole30 Challenge in 2019, 2020 and 2024.
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What is Whole30? Reset Your Body and Relationship with Food
February 29th, 2024 | 20 mins 20 secs
wellness, whole30, whole30 challenge
It's a Leap Year Small Scale Life Podcast! In this episode, Tom introduces the Whole30 Challenge and summarizes the basic rules of this elimination diet.
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Happy New Year! A New Cycle Begins....
January 17th, 2024 | 37 mins 37 secs
gardening, small business, wellness
Happy New Year! A new cycle begins with this episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast. In this episode, I catch you up with what happened in 2023: selling the farm, moving to a new place, Julie starting Willow River Yoga and where we are going with Small Scale Life.
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Are We Really Selling Driftless Oaks Farm?
April 26th, 2023 | 25 mins 22 secs
homesteading, minimalism, resilience, simple living
Are we really selling Driftless Oaks Farm? Julie and I just bought and moved to the farm almost two years ago and got everything we ever wanted...or did we?
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Tipping Points and Getting Back to Basics
March 16th, 2023 | 30 mins 12 secs
beekeeping, diy, gardening, homesteading, simple living
In this 217th Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, I talk about Tipping Points and Getting Back to Basics. We have seen bank collapses before, and it didn't go well for us in 2008. It is a reminder to get back to Small Scale Living and growing/canning our own food.
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Starting a Beekeeping Business
February 27th, 2023 | 37 mins 53 secs
beekeeping, diy, gardening, homesteading, small business
In this 216th Episode of the Small Scale Life Podcast, I continue the conversation with my friend Adam Rapier from Colorado. We are going to discuss Starting a Beekeeping Business including different small business niches in the Beekeeping world.