Welcome back to the Pioneering Today Podcast. I’m so thankful to be here with you again. In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind my break from the podcast and the health journey my family has been walking through over the past several months. Between my own physical limitations and my husband’s unexpected kidney cancer diagnosis, this season brought a lot of hard moments, but also incredible clarity and growth. I talk about how this experience changed the way I view health, stewardship, and sustainability, and why caring for our bodies has to be part of building a resilient homestead and home. I also share some of the small, practical changes that made a big difference for us, and why progress matters more than perfection. If you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed, or unsure how to care for your health in the middle of everyday responsibilities, I hope this episode encourages you. I’m excited to step into this new season together and share what’s ahead. For more information, check out the accompanying blog post here: https://melissaknorris.com/496 ********************** Listen in to the top #10 rated Pioneering Today Podcast for Home & Garden for Simple Modern Homesteading Tips https://melissaknorris.com/podcast-2/ ********************** My Books: Everything Worth Preserving: https://melissaknorris.com/preservingbook The Family Garden Planner: http://melissaknorris.com/planner The Family Garden Plan: https://melissaknorris.com/books/family-garden-plan/ Home and Hand Made (100+ From Scratch Recipes): https://melissaknorris.com/books/hand-made/ The Made-from-Scratch Life: https://melissaknorris.com/books/the-made-from-scratch-life/ ********************** Howdy! I'm so glad you're here. I'm Melissa from Pioneering Today and a 5th generation homesteader where I'm doing my best to hold onto the old traditions in a modern world and share them with others. Click any of the below links for FREE resources and training to help you on your homestead! Homemade Sourdough Starter Series https://melissaknorris.com/learnsourdough How to Pressure Can Series https://melissaknorris.com/pressurecanning Beginners Home Canning Safety https://melissaknorris.com/canningclass For raising, cooking, and preserving your own food come hang out with on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/melissaknorris/ and Facebook https://www.facebook.com/melissaknorris/ ********** #podcast #melissaknorris #pioneeringtodaypodcast

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