<p>Off-grid living isn’t simply about escaping modern life. It’s about freedom and family. In this conversation with Jeff, we take a practical look at the daily realities of off-grid life, the role of community and financial freedom, and how simple systems and adaptable skills make this lifestyle sustainable long-term. Jeff describes off-grid living as a spectrum, so if there is any part of you that wants to be slightly less reliant on the grid than you are now, join us for this informative episode!</p><p>In this episode, we cover:</p><ul><li><p>What off-grid living actually looks like in daily life: power, water, heat</p></li><li><p>Some specific challenges of off-grid living, from raising chicks to storing food without reliable power</p></li><li><p>A look at the role of community and shared resources over total self-sufficiency</p></li><li><p>Why off-grid living is more accessible today than it has ever been</p></li><li><p>An aspect of off-grid living that we don’t talk about enough– freedom from the financial “grid”</p></li><li><p>How bartering and alternative forms of currency can strengthen your local community</p></li><li><p>The simple systems that make off-grid living sustainable long-term</p></li><li><p>Why it is important to gain skills, adopt a problem-solving mindset, and stay flexible when modern solutions aren’t available</p></li><li><p>The incredible impact of raising your family close to land, work, and responsibility</p></li></ul><p><em><strong>View full show notes and transcript on the blog + </strong></em><a href="https://youtu.be/2cTHjIMah50" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em><strong>watch this episode on YouTube</strong></em></a><em><strong>.</strong></em></p><p><strong>Thank you to our sponsors!</strong></p><p><a href="http://mcmurrayhatchery.com"><u>McMurrayHatchery.com</u></a> | A wide selection of poultry breeds and supplies to assist you with raising your flock</p><p><a href="http://nutrimill.com"><u>Nutrimill.com</u></a> | High-quality small kitchen appliance products that function well, are easy to use, and promote healthy eating</p><p><strong>ABOUT JEFF</strong></p><p>Jeff Burkinshaw is the author of <em>Gridlessness - Finding Freedom Off-Grid</em> and creator behind the Gridlessness Youtube channel. </p><p>Jeff and Rose and their 5 girls have lived the off-grid homestead lifestyle since 2007.  They’ve explored all aspects of home and homestead construction, self-sufficiency, homeschooling, hunting and fishing, wilderness adventures and generally living like millionaires off-grid.</p><p>Jeff is an electrical engineering technologist with professional experience in utility scale power systems but has a deep personal interest in small scale micro-hydro and other off-grid power systems.</p><p><strong>RESOURCES MENTIONED</strong></p><p>Grab a copy of Jeff’s book here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Gridlessness-Finding-Off-Grid-Jeff-Burkinshaw/dp/1069856606"><u>Gridlessness: Finding Freedom Off-Grid</u></a></p><p><strong>CONNECT</strong></p><p>Jeff Burkinshaw | <a href="https://gridlessness.com/?srsltid=AfmBOorfiX5IS7ufP0P65_Yr9AN9LkY7ArNt4GP_L-OwR2AVyQcZ0qjW"><u>Website</u></a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/gridlessness/"><u>Instagram</u></a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Gridlessness/"><u>Facebook</u></a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Gridlessness"><u>YouTube</u></a> | <a href="https://x.com/Gridlessness"><u>X</u></a></p><p>Homesteaders of America | <a href="https://homesteadersofamerica.com"><u>Website</u></a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/homesteadersofamerica/"><u>Instagram</u></a> | <a href="https://www.facebook.com/homesteadersofamerica"><u>Facebook</u></a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/homesteadersofamerica"><u>YouTube</u></a> | <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/homesteadersusa/"><u>Pinterest</u></a><br></p>