Simple Farmhouse Life29 Aug 2023

200. Candid Chat with Essentially Erin: Moving Across the Country to Start a Homestead + Why We Love Home Birth

Erin is a mother of six, new homesteader, retired nurse, and guru on all things natural health and wellness. You may know her from Instagram which is her main platform for sharing information and resources to empower and educate mothers. We sat down and answered some of your questions about their journey from California to Tennessee to find freedom, how they got their homestead off the ground, and how Erin is preparing for her fifth home birth. If any of these motherhood topics interest you, join us for this fun conversation!

In this episode, we cover:

What led Erin and her family to leave California and begin their Tennessee homestead
The characteristics that make Tennessee a great place to homestead
How Erin jumped into the homesteading life quicker than she expected
Some of the challenges of being a brand new dairy cow owner
Identifying your priorities and navigating the limitations that come along with homesteading
Breaking down common misconceptions about the safety and risks of homebirth
Discussing mindset and preparation in the last weeks of pregnancy

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ABOUT ERIN

Erin is a registered nurse, wife, and mother to 5 (4 bio + 1 step) children, and currently pregnant with her fifth baby. Her and her family moved from California to Tennessee in 2020 in search of a life that would lend to more self sufficiency. Erin isn’t afraid to take on new challenges and loves to travel and adventure with her family. She talks and educates authentically online about life, motherhood, health and wellness, birth, and her journey as a new homesteader.

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