204: Best way to Fight the System is to Never Need It: Homesteading with Sophia and Tim Eng

Join Dr. Stanton Hom in this heartfelt episode of the Future Generations Podcast as he converses with special guests Tim and Sophia. They discuss their journey from Silicon Valley professionals to homesteading in Tennessee. Tim, a West Point graduate, and Sophia, an author and former executive, share about their transformative experience embracing food freedom, regenerative farming, and homeschooling. Learn how their multi-generational household thrives through community-building, entrepreneurship, and returning to ancestral roots. This episode covers the challenges they faced, the values driving their mission, and the skills they're imparting to their children for a resilient future.

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:06 Sophia's Journey into Food and Farming
03:31 Tim's Unconventional Path and Homesteading
12:55 Challenges in Modern Farming and Homesteading
16:27 Homeschooling and Community Building
19:53 The Importance of Family and Legacy
30:50 Daily Life on the Homestead
33:09 Homeschooling and the American Dream
33:45 Family Dynamics and Health
35:20 The Joy of Homegrown Food
36:27 Writing the Cookbook
37:25 Balancing Generational Responsibilities
42:24 Teaching the Next Generation
44:08 Pandemic Realizations and Preparedness
54:03 Building Community Through Food
55:28 Encouraging Community and Homesteading
59:07 Conclusion and Future Plans