Country Living With Emma

Country Living With Emma

Author: Country Living With Emma Language: English Episodes: 100
Step into the quiet rhythm of life beyond the city limits with Country Living With Emma. This podcast is a gentle, firsthand account from Emma, a single woman in her sixties navigating the realities and rewards of maintaining a rural homestead. Each episode feels like a conversation with a knowledgeable neighbor, covering the tangible aspects of self-sufficient living-from gardening and preserving food to managing land and repairing things yourself. But it’s more than just a practical guide; it’s a thoughtful exploration of the mindset required for this lifestyle, touching on solitude, resilience, and the deep satisfaction of hands-on work. The narrative naturally weaves in lessons learned over decades, offering a unique perspective on independence, simplicity, and connecting with the natural world. Listeners will find a blend of personal journals, cultural observations on rural life, and quiet inspiration for their own journeys, whether they live in the country or just dream of a slower pace. Through honest storytelling, this podcast becomes a companion for anyone interested in the authentic details and personal growth found off the beaten path.
Episodes
Episode 406 - The Women's Institute [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:28
We can always learn more about how to navigate our current time in history by studying how people coped in challenging times in the past.
Episode 405 - Tool of the Week: Kitchen Knife Set [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:11
Cooking from scratch is probably the first skill that we think of when we talk about self-sufficiency. Clearly, if we can't feed ourselves, we're in trouble. A good set of kitchen knives goes a long way in developing coo…
Episode 404 - Threat Fatigue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:10
It's hard to stay alert to threats, cyber and general, all the time. Now is not the time to relax.
Episode 399 - The Transcontinental Railroad [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 27:11
The Transcontinental Railroad was an engineering feat unprecedented at the time, and it had to be built by hand. May 10th is the 157th anniversary of its completion. In the 21st century, we are still reaping the benefits…