Jill Winger - Old Fashioned on Purpose
A veteran homesteader documents her journey of starting over, grappling with identity, and building a new life after a major personal transition.
This is a solo-cast journal blending practical homesteading with deeply personal essays. The host uses her daily tasks—training a difficult horse, decorating a new home with secondhand finds, or planning an unexpected garden—as metaphors for larger life lessons. Recent seasons have shifted to focus on the raw, real-time processing of a major life upheaval, making it a story of personal reconstruction set against a backdrop of rural life.
“The show's distinction lies in its unflinching vulnerability. While many in the genre present an idealized version of homesteading, this podcast contrasts that image with the messy, emotional reality of starting over, grappling with a public identity, and processing grief in real-time.”
Who hosts this show
Jill Winger is the creator of the award-winning blog The Prairie Homestead and a central figure in the modern homesteading movement. After building her original Wyoming homestead and brand over a decade, she is now publicly documenting her journey of starting over on a new property following a divorce. Through her podcast, she shares vulnerable, solo reflections on this transition, using the practical tasks of homesteading as a lens for exploring themes of identity, grief, and resilience.
Credentials & credits
- Founder of The Prairie Homestead blog (since 2010)
- Best-selling author, "The Prairie Homestead Cookbook"
- Author, "Old-Fashioned on Purpose"
- Host of the top-rated "Old-Fashioned on Purpose" podcast
- Featured in Forbes, Wall Street Journal, and People magazine
Other ventures
- The Prairie Homestead (blog and brand)
- Grass-finished Wyoming beef business
- Renovated historic soda fountain in Wyoming
- Online courses (e.g., Canning Made Easy, Heritage Cooking Crash Course)
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01S19: E6: How I'm Building a New Life from Old ThingsJun 29, 2026 · 34 min
- 02S19: E5: My New Old HouseJun 22, 2026 · 27 min
- 03S19: E4: The Lessons I Learned From My Most Difficult HorseJun 15, 2026 · 43 min
- 04S19: E3: How I Unbecame a Homestead InfluencerJun 8, 2026 · 39 min
- 05S19: E2: The Garden I Didn't Plan for: How I'm Starting Over in a New SpaceJun 1, 2026 · 25 min
- 06S19: E1: The Biggest & Hardest Transition of My LifeMay 25, 2026 · 37 min
- 07S18: E16: When Good Identities Become Cages (and how to break free)Apr 27, 2026 · 29 min
- 08S18: E15: Embarrassment is the Cost of EntryApr 20, 2026 · 29 min
Notable episodes
- 01S19: E1: The Biggest & Hardest Transition of My Life
In this deeply personal episode, the host shares the context for the recent shift in her life and the podcast's focus, discussing her divorce and the mix of grief and hope.
- 02S19: E5: My New Old House
Provides a virtual tour of her new homestead, the setting for her next chapter, while also directly addressing public perceptions and the complexities of grieving publicly.
- 03S19: E3: How I Unbecame a Homestead Influencer
Explores the host's feelings of burnout and the identity crisis that preceded her life changes, offering insight into the pressures of living your passion as your job.
What you'll be asked on this show
This is a solo narrative podcast; there are no interviews. Jill Winger speaks directly to her audience in a monologue format. Episodes are typically structured as personal essays, where she explores a central theme or lesson through the lens of her own experiences on the homestead, often tying practical tasks to deeper emotional or philosophical reflections.
This is a solo narrative show with no interviews or guests. Jill Winger speaks directly to the listener in a reflective, often emotional, monologue format. Episodes are structured around a central theme, using personal anecdotes from her homestead as illustrations for broader insights on life and identity.
Signature segments
- · Done is better than perfect
Topics covered repeatedly
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsorship is primarily focused on the host's own products, including her best-selling cookbooks and online courses. She also integrates sponsors for homestead-adjacent products like True Leaf Market, suggesting an audience interested in gardening, self-sufficiency, and from-scratch living (estimated).
Subscriber and view counts are pulled live from YouTube and re-verified on a 30-day cycle. Listener estimates for the RSS feed aren't published here unless they're host-verified.
Pitch this show
People also ask
- What is the podcast's format?
- It is a solo-narrative podcast. Host Jill Winger shares personal stories and lessons related to homesteading and life transitions in a monologue format. It is not an interview show.
- Is the podcast still running?
- Yes, new episodes are released weekly.
- Why has the podcast's tone shifted recently?
- The host, Jill Winger, is navigating a divorce and a move to a new homestead. The podcast has evolved to document this personal journey of starting over.
- Who is Jill Winger?
- Jill Winger is an author and the creator of The Prairie Homestead, a popular blog and brand in the modern homesteading movement.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube and major podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts.
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- [01]Official Podcast Pagetheprairiehomestead.com
- [02]About Jill Wingerjillwinger.com
- [03]The Prairie Homestead - Start Heretheprairiehomestead.com
- [04]The Prairie Homestead Cookbooktheprairiehomestead.com
- [05]Permaculture Princess Podcast Interview with Jill Wingerpermacultureprincess.com
- [06]Author Jill Winger Biographyfreshfiction.com
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