When the Life You’re Meant to Want Stops Working

Описание: What happens when “normal life” stops working for your family?

In this episode, we sit down with Regan and Kirsty from ‪@rusticspiritshomestead‬ to talk about the moment they realised they couldn’t keep going the way they were - and why they chose to change everything. From city life, private schooling, and constant pressure, to homeschooling, off-grid living, and building a family life that actually worked for their them - even though it was not. "normal".

This isn’t a romantic tree-change story. It’s a grounded, honest conversation about burnout, boundaries, identity, and what it really takes to raise resilient kids when the default path no longer fits.

What's in this episode:
The early signs that “normal life” wasn’t sustainable anymore
Burnout, nervous system overload, and the quiet breaking point parents don’t talk about
Why homeschooling came before the farm move
Letting go of the script, without judging families who choose differently
Involving kids in big life decisions (and why that matters)
Identity loss, rebuilding purpose, and redefining success as a family
What homesteading gave them, and what it didn’t magically fix
The transferable lesson: intentional living over reactive parenting

Why This Episode Matters
If you’ve ever thought:
“I love my kids, but this pace is crushing us”
“Why does everyone else seem to cope better than I do?”
“What if the problem isn’t us - what if it’s the structure we’re in?”
This conversation will resonate.

You don’t need to homeschool, move to a farm, or opt out of society to take something meaningful from this episode. It’s about noticing when something isn’t working and giving yourself permission to pause, question, and choose differently.

About our guests
Regan and Kirsty Perry are parents of 3 adult children and Australian Homesteaders who are documenting their journey of building an off-grid life through Rustic Spirits Homestead. After leaving city life and traditional schooling behind, they now share honest reflections on parenting, burnout, resilience, and intentional living, without pretending it’s easy or perfect.

Where to find Regan and Kirsty
Rustic Spirits Homestead – YouTube ‪@rusticspiritshomestead‬
Rustic Spirits Homestead – Podcast ‪@rusticspiritspodcast‬
Instagram: @rusticspiritsco


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