Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast

I am excited to welcome a guest with a powerful and eye opening story about the realities of tiny living. Cheryl, a musician and single mother, joins us to share her journey of creating a custom tiny home designed to support her musical career and her daughter's needs. However, Cheryl's story goes far beyond innovative design solutions. We'll dive deep into the legal challenges and zoning issues that have plagued Cheryl's tiny house journey, including a harrowing experience with eviction that exposes the vulnerabilities many tiny house dwellers face. Cheryl candidly discusses the shame and secrecy that often surround nontraditional housing choices and how these factors can leave individuals open to exploitation. Despite facing numerous setbacks, Cheryl's resilience shines as she advocates for the legalization and broader acceptance of tiny homes. Her story serves as both a cautionary tale and a call to action for the tiny house community. Join us as we explore Cheryl's journey to find a supportive community, navigate complex legal landscapes, and ultimately transform her living situation. In This Episode: * 🚜 Land Stewardship: Cheryl advocates for a stewardship mentality in land management. * 🏘️ Community Search: She shares her struggle in finding a community that values land stewardship over mere ownership. * 🎨 Artist Community: Finds a suitable, supportive artistic and organic community. * 🏡 Tiny House Advocacy: Advocates for the legalization and acceptance of diverse housing options like tiny homes, yurts, and buses to provide affordable living solutions. * 📈 Housing Market: Highlights the high costs and unaffordability of housing in Toronto, rendering it unattainable for those like her with tiny homes. * 🎶 Custom Tiny House: Describes her well planned customized tiny home, including a unique hitch extension to create a cello practice room essential for her music career. * 📝 Ownership Rights: Stresses the importance of legal rights and protections for tiny homes to be considered viable investments for the future. * 💔 Personal Struggles: Opens up about facing multiple evictions, renovictions, and dealing with the loss of her brother, emphasizing the emotional toll of housing instability. * 🔍 Legal Battles: Discusses her intention to pursue legal action against an unjust eviction, highlighting the need for legal recourse for tiny home dwellers facing similar challenges. Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1616191/open_sms] Support the show [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee] Listen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiny-house-lifestyle-podcast/id1372481070] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2GSwKJWt9P4dytxa4DY98L] * More... [https://www.thlifestylepodcast.com/share] Follow Ethan. * Mastodon [https://masto.ai/@ethanwaldman] * Instagram [https://instagram.com/ethanwaldman] * Pinterest [https://pinterest.com/ethanwaldman] * Facebook [https://facebook.com/BuildingTheTinyHouse] Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee! [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee]

Louise Scott is a multifaceted professional organizer, designer and travel enthusiast. She has not only embraced tiny living, but has also helped many transition to a more minimalistic lifestyle through her business, All Things French. We'll dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of living small, the positive impact it has on finances and quality of life and her unique organizational tips to apply to the spaces in your life of all sizes. Plus, we'll explore her passion for French culture and how that's shaping her future business endeavors. Stay tuned as we uncover how tiny house living can truly transform your life. In This Episode: * 🏡 Minimalism in Tiny House Living: Insights into decluttering and minimalism benefits. * 🧹 Organizational Skills: Tips on maintaining order in small spaces. * 🌿 Indoor-Outdoor Connection: Design elements for seamless outdoor views. * 💲 Cost-Efficiency: Tiny house costs and financial benefits. * 📦 Decluttering Tips: Strategies for dealing with memorabilia and sentimental items. * 💡 Resource-Conscious Living: Growing interest in eco-friendly, low-cost living solutions. * 🛠 Client Assistance: Providing various organizational services for client needs. * ⛴ Travel Influence: Traveling with a minimalist lifestyle. * 📉 Reduced Utility Bills: Financial savings from lower utility costs. * 🛏 Aging Challenges: Anticipated need for accessibility to loft beds and composting toilets. Subscribe to the Tiny Tuesdays Newsletter. [https://www.thetinyhouse.net/newsletter] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1616191/open_sms] Support the show [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee] Listen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiny-house-lifestyle-podcast/id1372481070] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2GSwKJWt9P4dytxa4DY98L] * More... [https://www.thlifestylepodcast.com/share] Follow Ethan. * Mastodon [https://masto.ai/@ethanwaldman] * Instagram [https://instagram.com/ethanwaldman] * Pinterest [https://pinterest.com/ethanwaldman] * Facebook [https://facebook.com/BuildingTheTinyHouse] Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee! [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee]

Today, we have a thought-provoking episode featuring Nate Murphy. Nate is an advocate for minimalism, environmental consciousness, and co-living, and he's here to share his insights on how these concepts intersect with van life and tiny house living. We’ll also explore his book "The Ideas That Rule Us," which dives deep into the ideologies shaping our lives and how embracing minimalism can lead to more fulfilling choices. Nate's personal journey and the practical steps he offers for aligning your life with your values are truly inspiring. So, if you've ever felt weighed down by consumerism or are curious about making radical lifestyle changes, this episode is a must-listen. Stay tuned as we uncover the benefits of eco-villages, the freedom of van life, and pathways to a more self-aware and community-focused existence. In This Episode: * 🚐 Van Life Simplicity: Highlighting the affordability, simplicity, and freedom compared to traditional city living. * 🏞️ Digital Nomadism: The shift towards remote work, allowing people to live and work in rural areas with access to high-speed internet. * 🏡 Property Appreciation: Unlike vans that depreciate, tiny houses can appreciate over time with proper care and maintenance. * 💸 Unsustainable Property Prices: A critique on the excessive property prices and the notion that houses should serve as living tools, not just financial investments. * 🌳 Sustainable Living: Nate’s approach to buying a house in Catalonia focuses on long-term sustainable living rather than financial profit. * 🌐 Contributionism vs. Consumerism: Community and contribution are valued more over ownership and consumerism, promoting a richer sense of worth. * 🏘️ Eco Villages/Co-Living: Eco villages and co-living spaces enhance the sense of community and mutual dependency, fostering tangible value exchange and improved living environments. * 💡 Self-Awareness: Nate advises evaluating one’s behavior and time use to align actions with true values, thereby increasing self-awareness and openness. * 🌍 Capitalism and Sustainability: A call for a shift towards a sustainable version of capitalism that includes fairness and care. This Week's Sponsor: This Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast is sponsored by PrecisionTemp hot water heaters. Right now, PrecisionTemp is offering $50 off their amazing hot water heaters if you use the code THLP at checkout. Head over to PrecisionTemp at precisiontemp.com [http://precisiontemp.com/] and use the coupon code THLP for $50 off. Thank you so much to PrecisionTemp for sponsoring our show. Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1616191/open_sms] Support the show [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee] Listen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiny-house-lifestyle-podcast/id1372481070] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2GSwKJWt9P4dytxa4DY98L] * More... [https://www.thlifestylepodcast.com/share] Follow Ethan. * Mastodon [https://masto.ai/@ethanwaldman] * Instagram [https://instagram.com/ethanwaldman] * Pinterest [https://pinterest.com/ethanwaldman] * Facebook [https://facebook.com/BuildingTheTinyHouse] Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee! [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee]

Today's episode is a special one, several years ago, I had the privilege of interviewing John Wells, a true pioneer in the tiny house movement. John first caught my attention through his insightful comments on my Facebook posts about building my own tiny house. As I dug deeper into his profile, I realized he was the real deal - someone who had fully embraced the off-grid, minimalist lifestyle. While we initially decided not to release our conversation, recent events have changed my perspective. Sadly, I learned of John's passing through this month's Tiny House Magazine, where he was mentioned as an early influence for Andrew and Laura Lavoie. This news prompted me to revisit our interview, and I was struck by how valuable and inspiring our discussion truly was. In this episode, we'll explore John's remarkable journey from living in a 2800 square foot house to embracing life in a 128 square foot tiny home on the remote Terlingua Ranch in Southwest Texas. John shares practical steps he took to make this dramatic transformation, offering a wealth of tips for anyone interested in off-grid living.  Throughout our conversation, John's unique approach to simple living and his authentic personality shine through, providing invaluable insights for those considering a similar lifestyle change. Though recorded a while ago, John's wisdom remains as relevant and thought-provoking as ever. In This Episode: * 🏠 The specifics of John's off-grid home, including portable AC, propane cooking, and preference for solar power over wind energy. * 🌞 Details of John's solar power system, with 1200 watts providing electricity and the benefits it brings to his off-grid living. * 🚑  A recount of his compound fracture, hospital stay, and long recovery period in a wheelchair that interrupted his off-grid activities. * 💡 Tips for living off-grid, such as experimenting with modular systems and the importance of self-sufficiency. * 🐕 John's preference for animal interactions over human companionship and his hermit lifestyle, despite being active online. * ✉️ Various income sources like odd jobs, selling merchandise, and custom silver items; his grassland and minimal cost living. * 🏚️ John's process in building a tiny house for himself and for a friend, utilizing his carpentry skills and past experiences. * 🍽️ Using a solar oven, shopping at remote grocery stores, and experimenting with food delivery during recovery. * 💰 Monthly expenses, property taxes, and how moving to Texas drastically reduced his living costs. * 🎥 Insights into his blog, YouTube channel, and why he shares his off-grid lifestyle online, turning his experiences into engaging content. Visit the website for full show notes, photos, links and resources. [https://www.thetinyhouse.net/john-wells] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1616191/open_sms] Support the show [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee] Listen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiny-house-lifestyle-podcast/id1372481070] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2GSwKJWt9P4dytxa4DY98L] * More... [https://www.thlifestylepodcast.com/share] Follow Ethan. * Mastodon [https://masto.ai/@ethanwaldman] * Instagram [https://instagram.com/ethanwaldman] * Pinterest [https://pinterest.com/ethanwaldman] * Facebook [https://facebook.com/BuildingTheTinyHouse] Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee! [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee]

Over the past decade, Jenna has expanded her influence through her amazingly popular YouTube channel, Tiny House Giant Journey, which showcases unique tiny house tours and stories. We'll discuss the challenges of maintaining and repairing a tiny house, especially when it's used primarily as a vacation rental, but it wasn't built as one initially. Jenna will also share the incredible stories behind some of the most remarkable tiny houses she has encountered, including one nestled in an animal sanctuary. Whether you're a tiny house veteran or just curious, you'll find plenty of inspiration and practical insights in today's episode. In This Episode: * 🏡 Tiny House Maintenance: Jenna shares challenges, including moving and flooring issues. * 🚗 Tiny House Transportation: Costs and difficulties of moving and parking tiny homes. * 👪 Minimalism with Family: Struggling to accommodate a growing family and maintain minimalism. * 🚚 Trends in Tiny Homes: Larger homes and rise of tiny house villages. * 🎥 Tiny House Stories: Jenna's YouTube content and focus on personal stories. * ✨ Unique Living Spaces: Her interest in unique tiny homes like Vardo wagon. * 📈 Popularity of Tiny Houses: Increased acceptance and legal parking options. This Week's Sponsor: This Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast is sponsored by PrecisionTemp hot water heaters. Right now, PrecisionTemp is offering $50 off their amazing hot water heaters if you use the code THLP at checkout. Head over to PrecisionTemp at precisiontemp.com [http://precisiontemp.com/] and use the coupon code THLP for $50 off. Thank you so much to PrecisionTemp for sponsoring our show. Visit the website for full transcript, photos, links and resources from this episode. [https://www.thetinyhouse.net/jenna-kausal] Send us a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1616191/open_sms] Support the show [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee] Listen. Subscribe. Rate. Review. * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tiny-house-lifestyle-podcast/id1372481070] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2GSwKJWt9P4dytxa4DY98L] * More... [https://www.thlifestylepodcast.com/share] Follow Ethan. * Mastodon [https://masto.ai/@ethanwaldman] * Instagram [https://instagram.com/ethanwaldman] * Pinterest [https://pinterest.com/ethanwaldman] * Facebook [https://facebook.com/BuildingTheTinyHouse] Want to say 'thank you' for the show? Buy me a coffee! [https://pages.thetinyhouse.net/products/buy-me-a-coffee]