Show Notes
In this episode of The Coop, you’ll learn: Why homesteading is mental first, physical second How to start where you are (sprouts > sourdough > chickens) Dirt, movement, sunshine: the real health stack Self-worth through meaningful tasks (and raising needed kids) How growing half your food changes budget and health Building community without the algorithm (gifts, trades, help) Duplication > domination: how small acts at scale tip systems Market leverage: how 10% shifts the food economy What to invest in now: skills, tools, land, trees, relationships Realistic hope: pessimistic on institutions, optimistic about you
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