I’ve been thinking about what it means to live a life that isn’t fragile, and why so many of us feel pulled toward self-sufficiency right now. This is me slowing things down and reintroducing myself in a way that actually reflects where I’m at, because this space has grown and I’ve grown with it.
I’ve spent nearly a decade learning homesteading, and what matters most to me now is helping you see that you’re more capable than you’ve been led to believe. You don’t need to grow up this way to step into self-sufficiency.
It can start in your kitchen, with small shifts like cooking your own food and learning how to analyze ingredients. As you begin to question where your food comes from, it naturally expands into food independence, self-reliance, and even deeper curiosity about the systems around you.
That curiosity becomes a foundational part of your life. It’s the motivating factor to start prepping, thinking critically, and building a life that can actually support you when things shift.
Homesteading isn’t about perfection. It’s about starting, staying curious, and realizing you have more control than you’ve been led to believe.
Timestamps:
[00:00] Introduction
[02:08] Why Gubba homesteads and who this lifestyle is suitable for
[08:56] How the school system kills independent thinking and where that rabbit hole leads
[16:04] The Dr. Phil appearance that made people question everything about her
[19:39] Why Gubba stopped trusting big pharma, and started making her own skincare products
[24:03] The waking-up story she hadn't fully told yet, starting with raw milk
[32:56] How questioning everything led her to a truth she'll never un-see
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Welcome back to the Gubba Podcast. I'm Gubba, a first time homesteader following in the footsteps of my homesteading forebears. I discuss everything from homesteading to prepping and everything in between.
If you’re new here, or maybe you’ve been following along for a while but life pulled you away for a season, I want to take a moment to slow this down and really reintroduce myself in a way that feels grounded and aligned with where I’m at right now. Because this space has grown, it’s shifted, and I’ve grown along with it, I have been homesteading for almost a decade now, and I know there are people tuning in at all different points in this journey trying to understand what this is, what I stand for, and why I talk about the things I do. And the truth is, at the core of everything, this has always been about one thing, which is helping people remember that they are more capable than they’ve been led to believe, that they can take care of themselves and their families, and that they don’t have to be completely dependent on systems that were never designed with their best interest in mind. That is the core of my message, and what I want you to take home from what I talk about.
A huge turning point in my homesteading journey came when I started rediscovering the natural solutions our ancestors relied on in their homes and with their families. From oil pulling for dental health to pouring my latest batch of tallow balms, it’s been completely transformative.
Today’s episode is sponsored by my own all-natural skincare line, Arvoti. If you’re tired of the system, dealing with stubborn skin issues, or simply looking for truly clean, nourishing skincare, this is exactly why I created it.
From deeply nourishing balms and gentle oil cleansers to targeted serums and my newest hair serum, every product is made in small batches with intentional, high-quality ingredients your skin actually recognizes.
You can explore everything I make in small batches at Arvoti.com.
What Is Self-Sufficiency and Why It Matters Today
When I think about why I even started sharing my life, it always comes back to this deeper pull toward self-sufficiency, toward building a life that isn’t fragile, that doesn’t fall apart the moment something in the outside world shifts. I want people to see that there is another way to live, one that is slower, more intentional, and rooted in real skills that actually matter. This podcast isn’t just about homesteading, it’s about reclaiming a way of living that used to be normal, where people knew how to feed themselves, care for their families, and think critically about the world around them. It’s about stepping out of autopilot and realizing that you have more control over your life than you’ve been taught to believe.
Can Anyone Start Homesteading Without Experience?
And I think it’s important to say this clearly, because a lot of people assume you have to be born into this lifestyle or raised on land to be able to do it, but that wasn’t my story at all. I didn’t grow up homesteading, I didn’t grow up milking animals or grinding flour or thinking about where my food came from in a deep way. This is something I stepped into about seven years ago, and I remember how overwhelming it felt at the beginning, because when you start looking at everything you don’t know, it can feel like you’re behind or like it’s too much to even start. But what I’ve learned is that no one starts out knowing everything, and the only difference between someone who is living this life and someone who isn’t is that one person decided to begin.
How to Start Homesteading in Your Kitchen
That beginning doesn’t have to be dramatic, and in fact, I would say it shouldn’t be. It starts in the kitchen. It starts with something as simple as cooking your own food, learning ingredients, understanding what you’re putting into your body, and slowly building from there. Because once you start paying attention to that, it opens the door to everything else. You start asking where your food comes from, how it’s grown, what’s been added to it, and before you know it, you’re making different choices without even forcing it. That’s how this lifestyle grows, not through perfection, but through awareness and small, consistent shifts.
Why You Should Question Everything About Food and Health
And as those shifts start to happen, something else naturally follows, which is the desire to question. Because once you realize that something as basic as food isn’t always what it seems, it makes you wonder what else you’ve accepted without really looking into it. That curiosity has become a huge part of my life, and it’s something I encourage, because questioning doesn’t mean rejecting everything, it means being willing to look deeper, to not just take things at face value, and to think for yourself in a world that often rewards people for doing the opposite.
Exploring Different Conspiracies: World Fairs, Dragons, and the Bible
That curiosity has led me down some paths that might seem unconventional to some people, whether that’s exploring old world fairs and what they might represent, looking into historical timelines that don’t quite add up, or even diving into things like dragons in ancient texts and artwork, and questioning where certain biblical events may have actually taken place. And I know that can sound out there if you’re hearing it for the first time, but for me, it’s not about trying to prove something extreme, it’s about noticing patterns, asking questions, and being open to the idea that there may be more to the story than what we’ve been given. Heavy on the pattern recognition because if you can recognize patterns, you can see what is coming down the pipes.
I also am a homesteader who is obsessed with dragons. I actually am slowly building up a private collection of old dragon artwork and book art. I want to be the first homestead with a dragon. I know that sounds insane, but dragons definitely existed, and still do. I did a whole episode going through why I believe this and why I definitely do not believe in dinosaurs. But once you start asking questions and saying "maybe" to everything you hear, slowly your eyes will start to open and you can't go back to sleep. I can't anyway.
Addressing Rumors: Am I Illuminati or Something Else?
At the same time, I know that when you talk about these kinds of things, people will make assumptions, and I’ve seen the comments, I’ve seen people say that I must be part of something like the Illuminati or that there’s something hidden behind what I’m doing. And I want to be really clear about this, because it matters to me to say it directly. That is not who I am. I am a follower of Jesus Christ, and that is the foundation of my life. That’s where my values come from, that’s what grounds me, and that’s what guides me, even when I’m exploring ideas that are outside the norm. My intention has never been to confuse people, but to encourage them to think, to question, and to seek truth.
My Experience on Dr. Phil: What Really Happened
Part of where some of those assumptions may come from is the fact that I ended up on the Dr. Phil show, which I know can look a certain way from the outside. But the truth is, it wasn’t some big, calculated move. A producer reached out to me, and at the time I thought, why not? It felt like an opportunity to try something new, and I said yes. Looking back, could there have been more going on behind the scenes? Maybe. There’s a lot about that world that most of us don’t fully understand. But at the end of the day, it doesn’t define me, and it doesn’t change what I stand for. Honestly, I need to do an episode dedicated to this experience because it was unique, and I still believe I was on the stage with the Illuminati. I told Dr. Phil to his face, and if you notice, he never denied it. I will straight up deny it. I also have all of the footage of me behind the scenes when I was being interviewed, and I talked about Jesus a lot.
Big Pharma, Health Myths, and Questioning the System
What I care about, and what I will continue to talk about, is bringing awareness to the systems that shape our lives, especially when it comes to health. When you start looking into big pharma, into how certain treatments are pushed, how symptoms are often managed rather than root causes addressed, it raises questions. And again, the goal isn’t fear, it’s awareness. It’s helping people step back and ask, does this make sense, is there another way, is there something more aligned with how the body was actually designed to function?
How I Built a Natural Skincare Brand with Tallow
That mindset is exactly what led me to create my skincare line, Arvoti. It didn’t start as a business idea, it started with my dad. He was struggling with eczema, and nothing he tried was giving him lasting relief. Everything seemed to be temporary, and I remember thinking there had to be something simpler, something that actually worked with the body instead of against it. So I started experimenting with tallow, something that has been used for generations, and I made him a balm.
From One Tallow Balm to Helping Thousands of People
And it worked. Not in an overnight, flashy way, but in a steady, real way that actually supported his skin. From there, people started asking about it, trying it, sharing their results, and it grew into something I never could have planned. Now I’ve been able to help thousands of people who were in that same place, looking for something that actually works, something that doesn’t rely on harsh ingredients or constant dependency.
Why Natural Skincare and Simplicity Work Better
And that’s really what Arvoti represents to me. It’s not about trends or complicated routines, it’s about coming back to simplicity, to ingredients that make sense, to supporting the skin barrier instead of constantly trying to force change. It’s the same philosophy I carry into every part of my life, which is that the more we align with what is natural and time-tested, the more things tend to fall into place.
Simple Living: Walking, Gardening, Cooking, and Family Life
Outside of all of this, I’m someone who genuinely loves the simple things. I love going for walks, especially when everything is quiet and you can just feel grounded in your surroundings. I love gardening, not just for the food, but for the process, the patience, the connection to the seasons. I do make myself laugh though because if anyone listening has ever played Harvest Moon or Stardew Valley, you probably have found yourself wanting to homestead too. It's basically cartoon farming simulators, and I loved these games. I played them for hours and hours. Now, I'm doing it in real life, and I remember always wondering why the little character would get fatiqued so fast when they're out tilling the land. Well, turns out farm work is a lot of work. I also love cooking, taking real ingredients and turning them into something nourishing.
Is raw milk dangerous?
I am obsessed with raw milk. This was super crazy a few years ago online when talking about raw milk was just crazy talk, it's now more normalized. The system is still trying to silence this movement and I mean the government has shut down more farmers than they have human traffickers from the Epstein files, so this really tells you what their agenda is. I keep Nigerian goats, and I milk them by hand. Again, I didn't grow up doing this. I was actually drawn to the city life when I was younger and even moved to southern california for a bit to pursue that lifestyle. After about four months, I realized it wasn't for me and just went with the flow of where life took me and now here I am on a homestead. The era right now is that the rush of homesteading is over and people who jumped in realized it wasnt for them. Well, it's most definitely for me, and I don't ever see not homesteading. Even if it is constant chaos with animals and unexpected events, it is a part of me.
Do viruses exist?
I used to be super in the Matrix as well. I believed everything the doctors said. I didn't question too much. I was sent a documentary on flat earth in 2019 that kind of blew my mind, and I was open to it, but you want to know what woke me up big time and sent me on the road to opening my eyes? The 2020 election. This was a huge jolt for me. I was so invested in it, then it just ended up being so weird, I started to question my own beliefs in the system and what I thought it was. Then I came upon the idea that viruses aren't actually real, so then I sat there for a while wondering what the Covid shutdown was really about? Then I started to read on vaccines. And the rest is history...
And more than anything, I love spending time with my family, because that’s what all of this is really for. I'm very close with my family, and they are very involved in what I do with Arvoti and what goes on here at the homestead.
Why Homesteading Is More Than a Lifestyle
When you put all of this together, you start to realize that this isn’t just about homesteading, it’s about a way of living, a way of thinking, a way of choosing to step outside of what you’ve been told is the only option. It’s about building something that is stable, intentional, and rooted in truth, even when that truth challenges what you’ve always believed. That's what it has been for me at least, and I recognize everyone's journey is different.
How to Start Your Self-Sufficient Life Today
And if you’re listening to this and feeling like it’s too much or like you don’t know where to begin, I just want to remind you that you don’t have to do everything at once. You can start where you are. You can start in your kitchen, with one meal, one skill, one small shift. Because that’s how this begins, not with perfection, but with intention.
Stay Curious and Keep Questioning Everything
And as you move forward, stay curious. Pay attention, ask questions, be willing to look a little deeper, even when it’s uncomfortable. Because the more you do that, the more you start to see things clearly, and the more you realize that you have more control, more capability, and more freedom than you were ever led to believe. And that’s what this space is about, and I’m really glad you’re here.
