A Reset on The Homestead: Nourishing Faith, Family, and Body

No, I’m not talking about some global movement.

Think smaller. Think home-front.

Think homestead.

Lately, we’ve been feeling sick and tired of—Well, feeling sick and tired. Yes, I’m nearly 24 weeks pregnant, but truthfully, this struggle started long before pregnancy. Something felt “off,” and instead of addressing it, we often reached for the convenience of a McDonald’s drive-thru. (It doesn’t help that Josaphine lights up and shouts, “Yay, fren fries!” every time she sees those golden arches.)

But deep down, I’ve been feeling a continued tug to deepen my faith and realign my life. And here’s the truth: You can’t fully give yourself to Christ if the very temple—the body He designed to house the Holy Spirit—is neglected, run-down, and treated like a garbage disposal.

Looking Back to Move Forward

When I was pregnant with Josaphine, we leaned into a Carnivore-ish, whole-food lifestyle, and I had never felt better. I didn’t crave coffee, my energy was steady, and just three days after delivering vaginally (with a second-degree tear and breastfeeding on demand!), I was back on my feet, feeling like Superwoman. And everyone around me noticed.

Fast-forward to now, and I feel far from that version of myself.

This blog was created to cover topics like lifestyle from a Biblical motherhood perspective—Pregnancy, postpartum, women’s health, and everything in between. And honestly? Right now, I don’t feel very sound in temple. That’s part of why I started writing again: accountability and inspiration. If I can share this journey openly, maybe it will encourage other women, mothers, and families to pursue wholeness too.

Why This Reset Matters

My goal isn’t to achieve some “bounce-back” weight or chase a number on the scale after baby #2. It’s to nourish my family—Body, mind, and spirit. Our society profits off our fatigue, imbalance, and poor health. They want us dependent on pills, powders, and quick fixes. But as Proverbs reminds us, “the wise woman builds her house.” And I’m choosing to build ours on nourishment and faith.

Because how can we draw from the Living Water of Christ if our bodies are nothing more than cracked cisterns? (A little inspiration from Gretchen Saffle’s The Well-Watered Woman there!)

So here we are: 24 weeks pregnant, on a random Monday in September, deciding there’s no better time than now for our own Great Homestead Reset.

What Our Reset Looks Like

• Diet Overhaul: Sugars (outside of fruit, real maple syrup and honey) don’t agree with me—They actually generate an allergic reaction. Worse, I’ve noticed them affecting Josaphine too. So, they’re gone, along with the other processed garbage. We’re returning to a whole foods, carnivore-inspired, primal way of eating. Bonus: Josaphine can demolish a steak faster than the velociraptors in Jurassic Park could handle a goat.

• Life Audit: I’m being called to re-prioritize what truly matters here on the homestead and within my own life. This means more intentional living and less distraction.

• Getting to the Root Cause: Recently, I stumbled across research on Limbic System Dysfunction—And the timing felt divine. I’ll be exploring this more and sharing what I learn as I apply it in real life.

• Conditioning for Postpartum: The first time around, I didn’t do much beyond walking. But this time, I want to prepare my body better—especially my pelvic floor—because we’re not done growing our family yet. A well-conditioned body is a gift to both mama and baby.

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This isn’t about perfection. It’s about pursuing wholeness on the homestead—Through faith, food, and family. And if we can do it, so can you.

While I'm not creating some VIP Facebook group for this little journey for other's to join in on (yet), I'm excited to finally be putting my foot down and saying "no more" to things that are poisoning our lifestyle, and sharing the journey. It's my hope that this post might help kick-start your own purge!

May God's mercy and favor find you always!