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In this episode, we explore how modern homesteading can enhance our wellbeing, no matter where we live. Our guest shares how discovering homesteading and fermentation transformed her perspective, revealing that we can experience the satisfaction of connected living even in small spaces or busy city environments.
She shows us how cultivating traditional practices like fermentation can nurture not only our physical health, but also our mental and emotional balance. Her story reminds us that wellbeing isn't tied to acreage or rural living. It’s about embracing simple, intentional practices that ground us wherever we call home.
Elizabeth Bruckner
Elizabeth Bruckner is the author of The Homesteader Mindset; a book that will transform the way you view self-sufficiency and give you the tools and practical tips needed for a more meaningful life. Elizabeth’s book has quickly become a must-read for every person who dreams of creating sustainable living through traditional skills and common sense. Her book outlines mental health principles that she has used for over a decade in her acupuncture practice.
In 2020, Elizabeth started growing her own food in the suburbs of Los Angeles. She went from black thumb to permaculture passion in a matter of months. She still takes delight in the ability to grocery shop in her own backyard. Her aim is to show you how you can, too.
Through research and experimentation, she taught herself to compost kitchen scraps, ferment like an alchemist, cook traditional food, and live a life that is more connected than she ever thought possible. Regarded as the Fermentation Maven, she speaks to enthusiastic crowds on topics such as healing herbs in the kitchen, the power of a toxic-free home, gut-friendly cuisine and of course, the art of lacto-fermentation.
She holds a Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. Her area of expertise is glowing mental health. She empowers her patients utilizing the Five Element Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the power of habit creation. Elizabeth’s ground-breaking methods in self-development for the mind and body have been incorporated by a wide spectrum of budding homesteaders and wellness seekers.
Elizabeth's Resources
Free Habit Tracker
The Homesteader Mindset: Build A Sustainable Life Wherever You Are
The Jōrni Resources
https://thejornipodcast.com for show notes
https://thejorniblog.com for more holistic healing and mental health resources
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