Old Fashioned On Purpose

As you all probably know by now, my life has been a tad bit crazy lately. So I did the ultimate unplug from reality recently by participating in a horsemanship clinic for 10 days. Of course, that means that when I got back to 'normal', things were a tad overwhelming.
In this episode, I’m sharing what happens when worries turn into a negativity spiral, why our brains aren’t built to juggle everything at once, and the simple action steps that I take to conquer fear and overwhelm.
Podcast Episode Highlights:
How I unplug when life is crazy
What happened after I returned to normal life
The negativity spiral problem
We aren't supposed to multi-task
Get rid of the vague with mapping
My real life examples
Action cures fear
Final thoughts
Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
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 Find my Old-Fashioned on Purpose planner here: https://www.prairieplanner.com/
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:
Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
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Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about identity and how we lose pieces of ourselves over time, and what it looks like to slowly come back to who we’ve always been. In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve been rediscovering about myself, why old things have been speaking to me so deeply, and how I'm creating a home with secondhand pieces.
I’ll also share practical tips for finding the best vintage pieces, defining your own style, working with limitations, using what you already have, and why paint might just be the most underrated tool in your home. This is part reflection, part practical guide, and a little love letter to old things, imperfect homes, and becoming more yourself.
Podcast Episode Highlights:
Thinking about our identities and coming back to ourselves
What I've rediscovered about myself recently
What I've been finding lately
My thoughts on old things
Tip #1: where I'm buying the best pieces
Tip #2: figuring out a style
Tip #3: Limitations as a guide and not a roadblock
Tip #4: Look around your home
Tip #5: Paint is the best
Tip #6: Ask around
Final thoughts
Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Stay tuned for my new cookbook: The Old-Fashioned on Purpose Cookbook: Timeless Recipes That Fit Your Modern Life, coming SOON in October 2026!!
Find photos of some of my recent old finds in this post: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2026/06/the-girl-who-saw-treasure-in-junk.html
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:
Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
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In this episode, I’m giving you a virtual tour of my new old house: the big-picture pieces, the quirky challenges, the garden and yard details, and the interior spaces I’m slowly bringing back to life.
I'm sharing the details on how my new old house isn’t polished or perfect, but there’s so much I already love about it, and how I’m learning a ton about how to focus on layers instead of going 'all in' on projects. Whether you're moving to a new place or simply feeling overwhelmed with your current one, I think this episode has some great tips to help you learn to love what you have.
Podcast Episode Highlights:
Giving you a virtual tour of my new old house
Recent criticisms and my response
Big picture stuff on my new place
The challenges of a new home
What I love about my new place
My garden and yard details
The interior of my new old house
Focusing on layers
Why growth isn't always good
Final thoughts
Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
The Substack article on My New Old House: https://jillwinger.substack.com/p/the-new-old-house
The blog article on My New Old House: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/2026/05/the-new-old-house.html
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:
Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
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In this episode, I’m sharing the lessons I learned from one of my greatest teachers: my most difficult horse, Tag. We’ll talk about the specific lessons that I learned through lots of training and mentorships as well as why this tough training matters just as much for the human as it does for the horse.
More than anything, Tag taught me that progress comes from hard work, paying attention, and learning to lead with clarity. Even if you don't own horses, I think there's lots of good thought-provoking parts that you'll still find interesting.
Podcast Episode Highlights:
Imposter syndrome issues with horse training
Why mentorship is important
Why it's your fault 
History about my horse Tag
Unlocking the hindquarters
Don't bend too much
Self-regulation is key
Not trapping him
Splitting his attention
Final thoughts
Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Find your garden seeds and supplies at True Leaf Market and use the code: homestead15 for 15% off your order.
Learn more about my book here: http://oldfashionedbook.com/
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:
Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
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I thought the homesteading part of me had gone quiet—maybe even fizzled out. For a while, I blamed burnout, but I’m beginning to see there was something deeper happening beneath the surface: a reckoning with identity, purpose, and what naturally happens when the things you love become the things you do for a living.
In this episode, I’m sharing my backstory with homesteading, my burnout, and the pivotal moment that brought me full circle. Join me as I share how I’m learning to keep the skills and interests that still feel alive while leaving behind the identity traps that no longer fit. 
Podcast Episode Highlights:
My backstory 
When the things you love becomes a business
Dealing with burnout
Pivotal point that brought me full circle
Keeping the skills and interests and not the identity traps
What I'm leaving behind
Final thoughts
Resources Mentioned in This Podcast Episode:
Find your garden seeds and supplies at True Leaf Market and use the code: homestead15 for 15% off your order.
Learn about Meal Craft here: https://mealcraftmethod.com/
My podcast episode on identities: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/season-18-episode-16-when-good-identities-become-cages-and-how-to-break-free
My podcast episode on current homesteading: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/tph_podcasts/season-18-episode-8-what-the-hell-happened-to-homesteading
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES FOR YOUR HOMESTEAD:
Sign up for weekly musings from my homestead: https://jillwinger.substack.com/
Get my free homesteading tutorials & recipes here: www.theprairiehomestead.com
Jill on Instagram: @jill.winger
Jill on Facebook: http://facebook.com/theprairiehomestead
Apply to be a guest on the Old-Fashioned on Purpose podcast: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/podcast-guest-application

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