Checking In with Ayla Will: Homeschooling, Homesteading, and Raising Kids Outdoors

Slowing Down with Kaysyn Krystal Photography

We return with Kaysyn from Season 1 this week on the podcast for a heartfelt conversation on faith, resilience, motherhood, and slowing down. We talk about: * How seizures and single motherhood reshaped her life * Building a daily rhythm rooted in gratitude and prayer * Ranching heritage, filming at historic Colorado ranches like the LOV * Raising daughters with grace and intention * The unspoken weight of mom guilt and how to let it go * Balancing a creative business with raising little ones, tending to livestock and horses * A God-moment that changed everything This is a vulnerable, powerful look at what happens when you surrender to God’s timing and lead life rooted in wisdom, not hustle. Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, & YouTube: @kaysynkrystalphotography [https://www.instagram.com/kaysyncrystalphotography] Website: www.kaysynkrystal.com [http://kaysyncrystalphotography.com/] Mentioned in the episode: Huberman Lab - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Rqx7YiYpChC3NTzAKJPFk?si=_m04JzZRRdiqXBxRVw6nwg [https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Rqx7YiYpChC3NTzAKJPFk?si=_m04JzZRRdiqXBxRVw6nwg] Mental Well-Being Tools of Kaysyn Krystal - https://www.amazon.com/shop/kaysynkrystalphotography/list/1U7FNWVXTPZB0?ref_=aipsflist [https://www.amazon.com/shop/kaysynkrystalphotography/list/1U7FNWVXTPZB0?ref_=aipsflist]

Choosing a Better Way Forward with Kelsey Stanton

In this episode, I sit down with Kelsey Stanton, known online as @thatbasedmom, to talk about our food, starting a family, and purpose in a world that’s forgotten what really matters. We discuss the power of raw milk and freshly milled wheat, the truth behind modern food systems, and the real reason it's hard to start a family later in life. Kelsey shares practical tips on starting a family young, embracing the stay-at-home mom role, and preparing for the future with long-term food storage from Azure Standard [https://www.azurestandard.com/]. For young women looking for clarity and direction, this conversation is full of wisdom from two moms who have walked the path before you to light the way forward.

Hunting, Conservation, & Self-Reliance with Kristy Titus

Ever wonder what it's like to be a full-time hunter? In this episode of the CMM podcast, I sit down with Kristy Titus, host of the Wild & Uncut podcast, to talk about everything from getting started, to strength training, and even how financial discipline plays a role in building the life you want. Kristy shares insights on: * How to develop confidence as a hunter (even as an adult beginner) * The role of discipline in fitness, business, and outdoor success * The importance of conservation and passing on traditions to the next generation * The financial sacrifices that make hunting dreams possible * Her journey in content creation, brand building, and launching a jewelry line If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to embrace the wilderness, take ownership of your skills, and become more self-sufficient, this episode is for you. Tune in now and don’t forget to subscribe, share, and leave a review! Follow Kristy Titus: * Website: pursuethewild.com [https://pursuethewild.com/] * YouTube: Pursue The Wild [https://www.youtube.com/c/PursuetheWild] * Jewelry Collection: Shop Kristy's Jewelry * Instagram: @kristytitus [https://www.instagram.com/kristytitus/] Resources Mentioned in This Episode: * OnX Elite Membership & Navigation Tools: onxmaps.com [https://www.onxmaps.com/] * Project ChildSafe (Firearm Safety Resources): projectchildsafe.org [https://projectchildsafe.org/] * Hunter Education & Hunters Connect (IHEA-USA): ihea-usa.org [https://www.ihea-usa.org/] * OutdoorClass by Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation: outdoorclass.com [https://www.outdoorclass.com/] * First Hunt Foundation (Mentorship Program): firsthuntfoundation.org [https://firsthuntfoundation.org/] * Safari Club International (Conservation & Community): safariclub.org [https://safariclub.org/]

Checking In with Ayla Will: Homeschooling, Homesteading, and Raising Kids Outdoors

In this episode of Creative Mountain Mama, I check in with Ayla Will (@thewilldernessfamily) for a 30-minute conversation on life, parenting, and homesteading. We reflect on our last discussion about present fatherhood before diving into homeschooling in Canada, the realities of living in an RV while raising animals, and the beauty of being surrounded by family. Ayla shares how raising kids outdoors fosters greater productivity in their studies and why they choose to educate outside of traditional curriculum models. We also discuss the challenges of traveling with animals, what goes into training and selecting a new horse, and the joy of witnessing wild mustangs run. This episode is a refreshing glimpse into the ever-evolving journey of intentional, homestead-style living. Tune in for an inspiring update from Ayla and be sure to follow @thewilldernessfamily for more insights into their lifestyle.

Raising Chickens on the Homestead with Hannah Jo

In this episode of the Creative Mountain Mama podcast, I sit down with Hannah Jo of Prairie Mountain Homestead to talk about her incredible journey from a vegan lifestyle to building a one-acre homestead that sustains her family. We dive into her experience of healing her body by shifting away from a vegan diet, raising her own chickens, harvesting them as a family, and producing their own eggs. She opens up about the burdens of cost, loss, disease, and hardship that come with homesteading, while also sharing the joys and challenges of being a present mom through it all—homeschooling, homesteading, and growing in faith. We discuss what it means to lean in when life isn’t "Instagram-worthy" and the biggest shift in her journey—moving her faith and salvation from self-sufficiency back into Jesus. This conversation is raw, real, and full of hard-won wisdom. We close with a powerful reminder that homesteading doesn’t save us—only Jesus does. Tune in now and be sure to follow @prairiemountainhomestead and @creativemountainmama for more real conversations on faith, family, and simple living.