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The Rustic Spirits Podcast

Regan and Kirsty Perry

Welcome to The Rustic Spirits Podcast — where Regan and Kirsty share real conversations about homesteading, off-grid living, and building a life grounded in purpose, resilience, and regeneration. From their 150-acre bush block in south-east Queensland, they dive into the wins, the mistakes, and the mindset shifts that come with creating a self-sufficient life from scratch. Whether you’re living off-grid, dreaming of it, or just curious about a slower, simpler way of life — this is the podcast for

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01:01:39

Everything you want to do is against the rules

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/12/12

Welcome back to the Rustic Spirits Podcast Season 2! We are well back into the swing of things with a livestream last week (you can watch the replay here on the youTube channel) and an all new podcast 'studio' space. In this episode we're talking bureaucracy, red tape, government over-reach and all the things that are set against you when you try to live any kind of different or alternative lifestyle.Half the workforce relies on Government?"more than 30% of the work force is now

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01:36:16

Your Australian Homesteading Questions Answered (Part 2)

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/09/25

We nearly had to go three episodes for this season wrap up Q&A - there were just SO many good questions sent through. In this episode we answer your pressing homesteading questions like; How to set up Off-Grid Solar when you're on the grid, What gear would you buy to start a homesteading Youtube channel, Would we ever host people on our property, How would you homestead if you had little kids.... and so many more.

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01:38:41

19. Your Australian Homesteading Questions Answered

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/09/12

Well folks, as we wind down closer to the end of the first season of the Rustic Spirits Homestead Podcast, as promised, we've left the last two episodes for your questions to be answered. We asked, and you delivered, and you did not disappoint. We answer some of the toughest questions we've had on this podcast, everything from what solar system we would recommend now, to how to manage your money on a homestead, what do we think of digital ID, and are we just a shill for AI companies since we

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01:00:33

18. ONE YEAR IN - Have Our Reasons for Homesteading...

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/09/04

In this episode, Regan & Kirsty talk about the "why" behind their Homestead - their goals and aspirations, and how the world we live in today is shaping (or reshaping) some of those motivations. We talk about what it really means to go into homesteading with a true picture of your finances and how you'll fund this dream as well as what it means to stay connected in meaningful ways to the people that matter most in your world.

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01:15:02

Rise of the Machines? How to Build RESILIENCE in...

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/08/14

It feels like all anyone is talking about at the moment is the dawn of the A.I era - but what does it really mean for most of us? In this episode we reflect on some key talks that have inspired us to think about resilience in new ways as we head into what may be a tumultuous few years ahead. Homesteaders have a unique perspective on preparedness - it's not quite "prepper" but it certainly stands us in better stead than most when systems let us down. Mo Gawdat on Diary of a CEO:

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01:13:45

Homeschooling & Homesteading - This Was the Best...

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/08/07

In this episode we tell the story of how we found out that our eldest child was being severely bullied in school and how that led our family to consider other forms of schooling, and eventually homeschooling all three of them through to the end of high-school. The challenges and the rewards and how it taught us to view the world of education through a relationship-first approach to education.TED TalksHackschooling makes me happy | Logan LaPlante |

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01:00:14

MICROPLASTICS - Do We Really Eat a Credit Card a Week?!

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/07/30

In this episode, we dive headfirst into some recent revelations we've had about microplastics, why we thought we were actually doing ok with it all, and why it's important to pay attention when you get complacent about this. As a generation who have grown up not question the products we use or how we use them, this was another layer peeled back for us as to why we need to pay attention to what products we use in our everyday life and how it affects our health and wellbeing. Of course, we

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01:04:36

Life Lessons from a Travelling Toy Maker

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/07/28

In this episode, we’re chatting with our long-time friend and fascinating character, Tim Schloss of Schloss Toys.Tim is a wood-worker, toy maker, furniture maker and learner architect who is a champion of lost trades, artisan culture and passing along skills to the next generation.He travels Australia visiting medieval festivals and lost-trades fairs, meeting other like minded artisans who are keeping lost trades alive.Tim has personally impacted us in how we view products, how to purchase items

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00:46:21

How to Stay Married While Homesteading

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/07/16

In this episode we talk about the intricacies of relationships while Homesteading - with your partner, your children and others in your world. If you've already started your Homestead, or are thinking of jumping into the homestead world in the future, this episode is recorded with you in mind!StrengthsFinderhttps://high5test.com/cliftonstrengths-free/Enneagramhttps://www.eclecticenergies.com/enneagram/test

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00:51:19

Are you really Homesteading if You're not on LAND?

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/07/03

This week we’re talking Urban Homesteading and why it doesn’t have to be the case that you own or live on acreage before you start homesteading. In fact you may never occupy a large block and land, and that shouldn’t stop you from pursuing a life of meaning and fulfilment through simplicity and self-sufficiency.Links: https://www.ourcow.com.au/https://www.farmerbutcher.com.au/https://www.goodness.com.au/https://www.tiktok.com/@claudia.bryant/video/7519443646828055815

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01:19:21

Preparing for any Crisis - Homestead edition

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/06/25

In this conversation we are talking about what it means to be ready (or as ready as you can be) for crises that come your way. We talk about the different kinds of crises we’ve encountered, our experiences making emergency plans and what it’s taught us about how to face potential threats in the future.

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00:59:18

What skills do you REALLY need to start a Homestead?

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/06/18

In our latest episode we unpack the essential skills we think every homesteader needs to get started, and why curiosity keeps our homestead exciting for the future! 🌱 We share practical insights, stories from our own experience of learning in the deep end, and the skills we’re curious to learn next. Perfect for both newbies and seasoned homesteaders!

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01:12:20

What does A.I. Mean for Homesteaders?

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/06/13

In this episode of the Rustic Spirits Podcast, we dive into the trending topic of A.I.—not because it’s trending, but because it’s here. We explore what this massive acceleration in technological developments means for those of us striving for a simpler life through sustainability and self-sufficiency, without dismissing new technology outright. Where do you draw the line? And how can the homesteading community best support an increasingly displaced society around them?

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01:24:51

Off-grid Solar, Janky Farm Sheds & Burning the Boats

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/05/20

In this episode of The Rustic Spirits Podcast Regan & Kirsty re-live their experiences from the first few weeks and months after arriving on their 150 acre off-grid property ready to embark on their homesteading adventure. But it wasn't all sunshine and rainbows! From stressing out every time the generator ran out of fuel to learning how to detox from conveniences it was dive into the deep-end, that's for sure! The Outpost Homestead: Check out Peter’s inspiring YouTube channel, where he

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01:11:06

Veggie Gardens, Food Security & the Real Cost of...

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/05/14

Another sit down with Regan & Kirsty as we dive into all things 'homestead gardening & food security' - a topic that's becoming more and more relevant, even outside of homesteading, as the world's systems of food, health and personal freedoms feel less and less reliable every day.We're only one year into our Homesteading journey, but we've brought nearly 15 years of gardening experience into it. We knew growing our own food was going to be a key ingredient to what we built and what we teach,

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01:03:10

Country Kids, Common Sense & Galactic Empires

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/04/29

this week we're having a chat about handling the wild side of homesteading with good ol’ common sense! We share funny tales of dodging curious bulls and teaching our kids to swing an axe without chopping their toes off. We talk about building guts and smarts through real-life adventures. For homesteaders or dreamers, we dish out tips like grabbing a first aid course, knowing your bushfire plan, and keeping snake bite kits handy. We’re all about raising kids who can climb trees, think fast, and

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01:02:52

Budgets, Stockpiles & Green Tree Frogs

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/04/23

It's probably the question we get most often.. how much does it cost? To start a homestead, to buy machinery, to keep a homestead running, to start with animals and livestock. In this week's episode we share some of our own experiences and takes on what you need to know to make homesteading make sense financially.

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01:18:04

Bower Birds, Tiny Homes & Government Overreach

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/04/16

We take a look into the journey that prepared us for life in a tiny home and some of the major mindset shifts that had to happen first. From how we went from desiring every new home decor item to learning how to be more like the bower bird. We discuss what it took to design and build our tiny home and how the flexibility of a moveable home allowed us to respond to changing life circumstances quickly. And yes, we even explore the topic of regulations and red tape and ask just how much government

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01:03:54

Guerrilla Gardening, Detoxing Sugar & Urban Homesteading

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/04/09

In this episode we dive into our backstory and take a look at some of the moments in our lives that reoriented us from career-driven, fast-paced, unhealthy and broken towards this life of becoming the 'Rustic Spirits' we are today - a life of Simplicity, Authenticity, Sustainability and Meaning.

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00:42:17

Podcasters, Hobby Farmers & Homesteaders

The Rustic Spirits Podcast ·

2025/04/01

Well, we did it - we launched a podcast! After too much good content kept getting left on the cutting room floor we finally decided that the best place to share those deep-dive thoughts and explorations was in a weekly podcast...so here it is. In this, our very first episode, we tackle a strange comment that we've had on more than one occasion now and answer the question, 'Are we Homesteaders, or Hobby Farmers?'.

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