E58: A Generational Perspective on the Call to Homesteading | Hazel Nieves

Hazel shares her story of an unstable childhood, raising six kids (including triplets) on her own, and how those experiences shaped the way she views home and family today. We talk about why so many people feel pulled toward homesteading right now— not just for land or animals, but for a more hands-on, intentional way of living. This conversation is a reminder that homesteading is less about having the perfect setup and more about building a life centered around home, faith, family, practical skills, and what matters most to you.

In this episode, we cover:

- Hazel’s story of growing up in instability, leaving home young, and raising six children largely on her own

- How early experiences with gardening, canning, and livestock planted a lifelong love for self-sufficiency

- A homesteading dream that never fully materialized into a farm but is still lived out through everyday skills and mindset

- Why so many feel “something is missing” in modern life and how homesteading speaks to that gap

- The idea that homesteading isn’t just land, but it’s a way of life rooted in purpose and responsibility

- A return to God’s timeless design: family first, meaningful work, skills, and intentional rhythms

- How the Industrial Revolution shifted families away from the home, pulling fathers off the land and reshaping the family unit

- Encouragement for single moms: stand on faith, know your strengths, build community

- A reminder that purpose, fulfillment, and calling aren’t “out there”, but are often already in your hands

View full show notes and transcript on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.

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