{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Homestead Chatting with Morgan Gold","description":"Hey y\u2019all, welcome back to the Roots and Refuge Podcast! Today, I\u2019m joined by my dear friend Morgan Gold of Gold Shaw Farm for an honest and fun conversation about homesteading\u2014the dream, the reality, and everything in between. Morgan and I started our homesteading journeys around the same time and have been good friends ever since starting YouTube. Over the years, we\u2019ve learned a lot about what works, what doesn\u2019t, and the importance of staying flexible as life changes. In this episode, we talk about the biggest surprises of homesteading, scaling up (and scaling back), and learning to prioritize what truly brings joy on the homestead. We also chat about Morgan\u2019s unexpected love for goats (despite swearing he\u2019d never get them), the importance of knowing your \u201cwhy,\u201d and how to avoid getting swept up in doing too much, too fast. Whether you're just dreaming of a homestead, knee-deep in farm chores, or somewhere in between, we hope this conversation reminds you that there\u2019s no one right way to do this life. It\u2019s about finding what works for you, embracing the process, and making space for the things that truly matter. Thanks for being here\u2014we\u2019re so glad to share this journey with you! \ud83c\udf31\ud83d\udc9b If you\u2019d like to get early access to episodes and join our community, check out our Patreon ","author_name":"Roots and Refuge Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/rootsandrefuge.com\/podcast-page\/","html":"