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  • #068 - Today I'm sharing an episode with Ethan Waldman from the Tiny House Lifestyle podcast who interviews me about my tiny house journey and "how to build a health-conscious tiny home."

    Here's the write-up from the Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast:

    Today, we have a very special guest, Lucy Lich, joining us from the South Coast of New South Wales Australia. Lucy is not only a dedicated tiny house dweller, but also a yoga teacher, wellness enthusiast, and the host of the Tiny House Conversations podcast.

    Over the next hour, we'll dive into how living tiny has profoundly integrated with her values of minimalism, health and environmental consciousness. Lucy will share her personal journey into tiny living, her insights on designing for health and minimizing environmental impacts, and how her experiences have shaped her podcast.

    Join us as we explore the unique challenges and joys of tiny living with an expert who lives and breathes this lifestyle every day.

    In This Episode:

    🏡 Tiny House Customization: Lucy hired builders open to unique material customization, accommodating her health-centric needs in tiny house construction.💡 Health-Oriented Lighting: The story behind trading standard bulbs with amber and red to mimic natural sunlight, promoting better sleep and relaxation.🌿 Electromagnetic Sensitivity: Extra measures like non-wireless tech and special electrical wiring incorporated into the design to reduce electromagnetic fields.💧 Natural Living Approach: Features like a composting toilet, rainwater tank, and solar setup installed to enhance sustainable living.🤍 Mindfulness and Intentionality: Lucy's philosophy of intentionality and mindfulness permeates her tiny house living approach, focusing on eco-friendliness and connection with nature.


    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/068


    You can follow Ethan’s tiny adventures here:

    W: https://www.thetinyhouse.net/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/ethanwaldman/
    Tiny House Decisions: https://www.thetinyhouse.net/tiny-house-decisions/


    You can follow my tiny adventures here:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


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    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.


    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/

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  • #067 - Today is another healthy tiny home episode with Building Biologist, Michelle Diener from Home-Free Building Biology where we explore all about different chemicals that may be found in our homes, why they’re problematic for our health, common sources, and examples of low-tox healthy swap options.

    In this conversation, we discuss:

    All about plasticsRainwater tanks, which type of material is the safest, healthiest option, and the importance of having a water filterCooking utensils, kitchen equipment, and food storageMattresses and other furniture like couches / lounges / sofasPersonal care, cleaning and gardening productsDust, why it’s a health concern and the best way to clean it… and more.


    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/067


    You can follow Michelle here:

    W: https://homefreebuildingbiology.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/home.free.building.biology/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/homefreebuildingbiologyFB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lowtoxmastery LT: https://michelle-diener.mykajabi.com/linkinbio 5 Simple Steps to a Healthier Home & Body


    You can follow my tiny adventures here:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


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    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.


    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/

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  • #066 - Ethan Waldman is a tiny house author, speaker, and teacher. He built his own tiny house on wheels in 2012, and has been passionately helping future tiny house dwellers on their own journeys ever since.

    Ethan’s guide, Tiny House Decisions, has helped thousands of readers answer the big questions about tiny houses and plan each system in their future home.

    He’s also the creator and host of the Tiny House Lifestyle Podcast, a show that brings you conversations with tiny house luminaries, builders, and DIYers.

    Ethan was on the show back in episode #25 talking about Tiny House Decisions, and I’ve asked him to come back on the show to share about how he no longer lives full-time in his tiny and instead has it for rent on Airbnb.

    In this conversation, we talk about:

    How Ethan’s situation changed from living long-term in his DIY tiny home to turning it into an AirbnbThe arrangement that Ethan has with the landowner where his tiny house Airbnb is parkedThe composting toilet situation and how it has worked out so farWhat he would do differently if he were to have built his tiny home for the purpose of short-term rentalsSome stories of a few mishaps that have occurred during the (almost 2 years) of operating the Airbnb… and more.


    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/066


    You can follow Ethan’s tiny adventures here:

    W: https://www.thetinyhouse.net/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/ethanwaldman/
    Tiny House Decisions: https://www.thetinyhouse.net/tiny-house-decisions/


    You can follow my tiny adventures here:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations



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    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.


    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/

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  • #065 - How can you decide which tiny house toilet and greywater system is right for YOU?

    Anthony Smith is an Environmental Engineer and the Founder & Director of Water Wally. He’s also a Wastewater Management Specialist for the Australian Tiny House Association.

    This is the second time Anthony has been on the show and this time we dive deeper into what to consider, how to think about and approach finding the options for tiny house toilets, greywater systems, and wastewater management for your context.

    In this conversation, we talk about:

    The importance of assessing your situation, needs and variables before landing on any solutionThe 3 areas to consider when navigating what kind of tiny toilet or greywater system is right for youThe potential limitations and impacts of a “one-size-fits-all” approach when it comes to tiny house builders offering off-grid wastewater management packagesIn what situations an absorption trench for greywater management may NOT be the best optionThe current situation with wastewater management regulations… and lots more!


    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/065


    You can follow Anthony here:
    W: www.waterwally.com.au
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/waterwally/
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/waterwally/
    YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwfnf0gIacqTswgxKUzkG2A

    You can follow my tiny adventures here:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations



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    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.


    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/

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  • #064 - Vicki Sinclair is a tiny houser who lives on the Sunshine Coast of QLD. Vicki’s tiny house is one of my favourite tiny’s I’ve ever seen.

    In this episode, we talked about:

    Vicki’s story of losing her home and almost everything she owned in an earthquake in New Zealand to how she transitioned into tiny house living and turned her life aroundThe must-have features in Vicki’s custom-designed tiny homeSome tiny mishaps and what Vicki would do differently (it includes a composting toilet)How Vicki found her tiny parking space and what it’s like to live in a tiny house community… and lots more!


    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/064


    You can follow Vicki’s tiny adventures here:
    Living Big in a Tiny House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6QD4hk6gz0
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/the_opposite_of_chaos/
    W: https://theoppositeofchaos.com/

    You can follow my tiny adventures here:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


    Tiny and Healthy Living Products and Services


    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.


    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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  • #063 - Another Tiny House Conversations episode about reducing electromagnetic fields in your tiny home!

    Lyn McLean is the Founder and Managing Director of EMR Australia, Australia’s leading resource for creating EMR-safe homes, businesses, and learning environments.

    Established in 2003, EMR Australia helps Australians, no matter where in Australia they live or work, to understand and reduce their exposure to this Class 2B carcinogenic environmental pollutant.

    Lyn McLean is Australia’s foremost expert on understanding and reducing exposure to electromagnetic exposures in homes, businesses and learning environments.

    She has been working in this field since 1996 and brings a commitment to helping people and over two decades of experience to her work.

    In this conversation we talk about:

    What to consider and ask your tiny house designer, builder. or electrician when electrical wiring a tiny homeThe best way to layout and design a tiny home to minimise EMF exposureHard-wiring your internet in a tiny homeWhat to ask a solar company or your tiny house builder when it comes to off-grid solar system and reducing EMF’sSome health effects of EMF exposureIndustry-funded science around EMF’s and what the overall science ACTUALLY says about the damaging health effects of EMF’s… and lots more!


    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/063


    You can follow Lyn and EMR Australia here:

    W: https://emraustralia.com.au/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/EMRAustraliaEMR Australia Blog with science around health effects of electromagnetic radiation: https://emraustralia.com.au/blogs/news-1


    You can follow my tiny adventures here:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


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    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.


    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/

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  • #062 - Phae Barrett is a Co-Founder and Co-Organiser of the Tiny Homes Expo, Australia’s largest Tiny House events.

    Want to live in a tiny home? Do you have spare space on your land for a tiny house tenant? Then get yourself to an Expo!

    You can walk through many different tiny homes, meet tiny house builders and other aligning businesses, and learn lots about tiny house living through the experienced speakers and experts in the Australian tiny house space.

    In this conversation we talked about:

    The evolution of the Tiny Homes Expo from the first show until nowPhae’s view on why it’s so complicated and a long process for tiny houses on wheels to have clear guidelines and regulations across the boardLots and lots of council talk including some behind-the-scenes that Phae shares about her dealings with some councilsHow you can advocate for tiny homes in your local area and communitySome positive stories about people living in tiny homes and how it has literally changed their lives


    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/062


    You can follow Tiny Homes Expo’s here:

    W: https://tinyhomesexpo.com.au/

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhomeexpo/

    FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhomeexpo



    You can follow my tiny adventures here:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


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    Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge!

    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.


    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.


    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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  • #061 - Paul Dolphin is a sustainable building designer and Director of PdD Building Design, who are a dedicated team of building designers specialising in creating liveable, low-energy homes and are based on the beautiful NSW South Coast.

    In this conversation, we talk about:

    The 3 pillars to consider when assessing sustainabilityAbout embodied energy, thermal mass, insulation, ventilation and solar passive designDesigning a tiny home with hazards and bushfire principles in mindPaul’s experience of dealing with councils for dwelling approval… and lots more!


    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/061

    You can follow Paul and PDd Building Design here:

    W: https://www.pddbuildingdesign.com.au/ Webinar: https://www.pddbuildingdesign.com.au/eco-house-webinar


    You can follow my tiny adventures here:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


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    Block Blue Light - Specialty light bulbs, downlights, sleep lamps, blue-blocking glasses and more, to reduce artificial light exposure and support healthy sleep.

    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your order


    Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge!

    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.


    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.


    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/

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  • #060 - One of the ways Treehab Tiny Houses stands out is with their approach to sustainability.

    Riley Skene is the Managing Director of Treehab Tiny Houses, who are based in Victoria.

    Over the past five years, Treehab has helped many Australians realise their tiny house dream.

    They work hard to ensure your tiny house is built to the highest standards and provide you with a safe, secure foundation to live your tiny dream.

    They are passionate about design, innovation, and most importantly sustainability.

    In this conversation we talk about:

    What makes Treehab unique and how they approach innovation, sustainability, and environmentally sound practicesThe shift from Airbnb to long-term living with tiny homesThe different demographics they build tiny homes forTheir tiny house models, tiny home kits for DIYers, and how they customise their off-grid solutions according to your needs…and lots more!


    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/060


    You can follow Riley & Treehab’s tiny adventures here:

    W: https://www.treehab.com.au/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/treehabtinyhouses/
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/Treehabtinyhouse

    You can follow my tiny adventures here:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


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    Block Blue Light - Specialty light bulbs, downlights, sleep lamps, blue-blocking glasses and more, to reduce artificial light exposure and support healthy sleep.

    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your order


    Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge!

    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.


    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.


    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/

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  • #059 - Is dating challenging when living in a tiny home? What are some of the realities of tiny house living? What's it REALLY like?

    From personal experience, it's amazing in so many ways (most of the time). However, it's not always rainbows and butterflies - there are plenty of interesting, and sometimes challenging or inconvenient realities that you only get to discover when living in a tiny home.

    Marie Beringer is a tiny houser originally from France, and is living in Auckland, New Zealand. Marie built her tiny house 5 years ago and loved it so much that she changed her career and recently became a fully qualified carpenter.

    She’s currently building a shepherd hut with her best friend and documenting every step on her YouTube channel, giving building tips and sharing the failures as well.

    The goal is for people to see that woodwork/building is not that hard and everyone can give it a crack.

    Marie was on the show back in episode 24 and her DIY story is inspiring. I’ve asked her to come back on the show for some real talk, and share more about her experiences with some of the realities of tiny house living.

    In this conversation, we talk about:

    Realities of living in a small spaceWhat it’s REALLY like to manage your resources, like power, water, and toiletsChallenges when it comes to growing foodDating when living in a tiny homeAll about Marie’s creative building projects… and lots more.


    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/059


    You can follow Marie’s tiny adventures here:

    YT: https://www.youtube.com/@La.Fabrick/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/la.fabrick/


    You can follow my tiny adventures here:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


    Tiny and Healthy Living Products and Services

    Block Blue Light - Specialty light bulbs, downlights, sleep lamps, blue-blocking glasses and more, to reduce artificial light exposure and support healthy sleep.

    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your order


    Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge.

    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.


    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.


    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/

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  • #058 - One of the unique ways that LJM Tiny Homes stands out is with their custom tiny house builds. Back on the show for the second time is Joe Arnesen, a Co-Founder of LJM Tiny Homes.

    LJM are a team of passionate and talented carpenters, tradesmen, and everyday people who are dedicated to providing sustainable and affordable Tiny Homes for Australians. They have built over 200 Tiny Homes since 2017 and not one has been the same.

    Joe is a Tiny House enthusiast, experienced designer & builder, and master communicator with true passion for helping people on their Tiny House journey.

    Joe is passionate about connecting with people, understanding their story, and walking with them every step of the way to creating a more minimalist and sustainable life.

    In this conversation, we talk about:

    What LJM has been up to since our last episode together, including many tiny home builds and why they rebranded from LJM Carpentry & Construction to LJM Tiny HomesA caring and supportive reminder from Joe if you feel apprehensive, overwhelmed, and anxious about the process of designing your tiny homeSome changes Joe has observed in the industry since LJM started around 7 years ago, including the client demographic they serve and how they have evolved their service over the yearsWhat makes LJM unique - custom builds, the customer journey… and lots more


    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/058


    You can follow Joe, LJM’s tiny adventures here:
    W: https://ljmtinyhomes.com.au/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/ljmtinyhomes/


    You can follow my tiny adventures here:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


    Tiny and Healthy Living Products and Services

    Block Blue Light - Specialty light bulbs, downlights, sleep lamps, blue-blocking glasses and more, to reduce artificial light exposure and support healthy sleep.

    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your order


    Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge!

    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.


    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.


    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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  • #057- Today we're talking all about composting toilet experiences of the Nature Loo 650 with Anthony Hill, a tiny houser based in the Northern Rivers of NSW (Bundjalung Country). He grew up in the coastal town of Coffs Harbour and spent nearly half his life traveling and living overseas.

    It was here that he became engaged in environmental and social issues joining discussion groups, running events, and producing a radio show with a friend. His interest in alternative living and food growing became quite an obsession and he dreamed of, one day, living off-grid back home in Australia.

    Anthony was on the show back in episode 13 with his partner Kirra, sharing all about their tiny house journey. I’ve invited Anthony back this time to chat about their experiences with using the Nature Loo 650 composting toilet.

    In this conversation, we talk about:

    The main reasons for choosing a composting toiletHow the Nature Loo 650 worksAll about emptying, cleaning, smell, and ventilation The importance of understanding the Microbiome and having a “right relationship” with natureSome lessons from using a composting toiletAdvice for tiny housers looking into which tiny toilet option is right for them… and lots more.


    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/057


    You can follow Anthony & Kirra’s tiny adventures here:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/littlefigofthehamptons/
    W: https://www.plasticpollutionsolutions.com.au/


    You can follow my tiny adventures here:
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


    Tiny and Healthy Living Products and Services

    Block Blue Light - Specialty light bulbs, downlights, sleep lamps, blue-blocking glasses and more, to reduce artificial light exposure and support healthy sleep.

    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your order


    Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge!

    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.


    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.


    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/

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  • #056 - Discover what I got up to in my first year living in my tiny house! This is the first episode of Season 2 and I'm back with a “solocast” to share all about...

    Why I took a break from sharing my tiny experiences in the first yearConsidering self-responsibility, lessening my impact, and lessons learnedThe practical things I learned to do on the landThe expensive deck mistakeComposting toilet experiences and close encounters with 💩 … and more!


    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/056


    You can follow my tiny adventures here:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversations


    Tiny and Healthy Living Products and Services

    Block Blue Light - Specialty light bulbs, downlights, sleep lamps, blue-blocking glasses and more, to reduce artificial light exposure and support healthy sleep.

    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your order


    Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge!

    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.


    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.


    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/

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  • You've been asking me for months...

    "Hey Lucy, when are you doing Season 2 of the podcast?"

    Well, the suspense is almost over!

    After taking a good chunk of last year off to simply LIVE and be present in my first year of tiny life, it felt important for me to take space and be immersed in it for myself, without capturing everything on camera to share as content for the show and beyond.

    Now that I've well and truly settled into this lifestyle, I'll be sharing more of my experiences and journey with you next year on the pod, as well as here and other social channels.

    There are some big life changes on the horizon in Tiny land for me next year, and part of that means I'll be back behind the mic bringing you more awesome Tiny House Conversations!

    You'll get to hear from more Tiny House builders, some of your familiar favourites in the Aussie tiny house space, some new and old fave Tiny Housers, other experts, and of course, yours truly, sharing more about what's happening in my own Tiny life...

    ...so you can soak up all that tiny goodness, insights, tips, stories, experiences, mistakes, mishaps, and more, to help you along the way on your Tiny path.

    If you're a Tiny Houser, Tiny Builder, or other business with relevant experience, products, or services that align with the Tiny House lifestyle and would be of interest + value to the Tiny community, and you'd love to join me on the show, DM me or...

    Head to www.tinyhouseconversations.com/story and share your details there.

    Plus, stay tuned early next year for some more exciting announcements about where my tiny journey is headed next, so I can take you along for the ride. This may or may not involve another tiny house!

    If you’d like to support the show and contribute, you can head over to https://www.tinyhouseconversations.com/coffee

    Thanks so much again for being here with me and I’ll see you on the other side!

    You can follow my tiny adventures here:
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  • Hey it’s Lucy. I’m just dropping in here to let you know that I’m closing out Season 1 of Tiny House Conversations and taking a break from the show for a while.

    I really appreciate you being here week after week for all 55 current episodes, taking the time to listen to the podcast, to reach out and ask questions or share your feedback on how the show has been valuable for you in your tiny house journey.

    I’ve really loved bringing you this podcast for over a year now and connecting with so many great people in the tiny house space, especially here in Australia.

    I’m looking at recording Season 2 later in the year. And for now, I have other things I’m working on that need my full focus and attention. I trust you understand that a lot of time, effort and energy goes into putting this free show and content together for your listening pleasure and education, and I’ve absolutely loved serving the tiny house community in this way.

    If you’ve found any kind of value and inspiration from Tiny House Conversations and want to support the podcast, I have a section on my website called “Buy Me a Coffee” where you can make a small contribution to show your support (I’m a big believer in reciprocity)

    If you’d like to support the show and contribute, you can head over to https://www.tinyhouseconversations.com/coffee

    And if not, that’s totally fine too. Thanks so much either way.

    Thanks so much again for being here with me and I’ll see you on the other side!


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    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.


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  • #055 - There are many things I wish I had known when I was designing my tiny house, and here's what I'd do differently.

    Here’s what I talked about…

    The claddingMy sleeping loftThe storage loftThe wall colourThe length of my tinyThe height of the deck... and more!

    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/055


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    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.


    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.


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  • #054 - Matt Decarne is the CEO of Elsewhere Pods. Elsewhere Pods are prefabricated, fully modular and customisable outdoor studios and tiny homes. Their mission is to develop a luxury ecotourism industry in Australia, and alleviate the pressure on housing and accommodation affordability.

    In this conversation we talk about:

    Elsewhere Pods’ mission and the different purposes their pods and structures can be used forHow they’re different from what else is out there in the modular building and eco-accommodation spaceThe different structures and tiny house models Elsewhere Pods offers, and the process to work with them as a customerHow they help to solve different struggles customers may experience, such as finance, delivery, site-access, building permits, council regulations… and more!


    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/054


    You can follow Matt and Elsewhere Pod’s adventures here:

    W: https://elsewherepods.com/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/elsewhere_pods/
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/elsewherepods


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    Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge.

    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.


    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.


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  • #053 - Brendan Woodley and Bayden Stinson are the Co-Founders of the low-tox tiny house building company, Removed Tiny Homes, based in Brisbane, QLD.

    In order to demonstrate a different way of life that is more environmentally conscious and sustainable, Removed was established.

    Removed Tiny Homes accomplishes this by building high-quality, off-grid tiny homes with architectural designs. They support the tiny house movement because they think everyone should have the chance to own a home, and they do it by providing a variety of reasonably priced and environmentally-friendly solutions.

    They are constantly exploring for ways to enhance their production processes and lessen waste output, energy usage, and home-related environmental damage.

    I asked Brendan and Bayden to join me on the show as I've been looking for tiny house builders who focus on building healthy tiny homes and doing it properly.

    In this conversation we talk about:

    The 4 key pillars that Removed focus on - Low-tox building materials, sustainable construction, off-grid innovations and carbon-neutral supply chainThe methods they use to minimise moisture and mouldThe methods they use to reduce electromagnetic fields in your tiny homeThe different tiny house models they offer and their mission to make a positive impact in the tiny house space and affordable housing industry… and more!


    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/053


    You can follow Removed Tiny Homes here:
    W: https://www.removedtinyhomes.co/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/removed.au/
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/removed.au


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    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.


    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.

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  • #052 - Cris and Bryh from Big Life, Tiny Home are back for round 2 to update us on how they've officially become tiny house builders.

    Bryh Joy & Cris Edwards are two middle-aged single mums, besties, interior designers and tiny home builders based in Tweed Heads in NSW! They see and feel the housing affordability crisis and aim to provide a uniquely different tiny house service with genuine care for their clients.

    Cris and Bryh were on the show back in episode #20, talking all about the first tiny home they were building with no experience. I wanted to bring them back on the show to share all about what they’ve been up to since they completed the build of the first tiny.

    In this conversation we talk about:

    Lessons, experiences, and funny stories from the building process of their first tiny house (which many called the most beautiful tiny home in Australia)The interior design approach they take with their tiny house buildsWhat makes them different from other tiny house builders and the direction they're headed with Big Life, Tiny HomeThe different tiny house models they offer and how much customisation is possible… and lots more!


    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/052


    You can follow Bryh & Cris’ tiny adventures here:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/biglife.tinyhome/
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/biglife.tinyhome
    W: https://www.biglifetinyhome.com.au/
    YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNFaPjRZRZzrrTcR_wIg_cg
    LT: https://linktr.ee/biglife.tinyhome


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    Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge.

    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.


    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.


    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

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  • #051 - Colin and Megan Leeson are tiny housers living in Brisbane, QLD, in what they call the "Serenity Tiny House". They have lived in their tiny since late 2019.

    Megan and Colin were guests on the show right back in episode #2, and I’ve asked them to join me again to talk all about their Cinderella Incinerating toilet.


    In this conversation we talk about:

    Their main reasons for choosing an incinerating toilet rather than a composting toilet, standard flushing toilet, or any other option.How the incinerator toilet worksAll about emptying, cleaning, smells, and ventilation Some challenges they experienced using this toiletAdvice for curious tiny housers looking into which tiny toilet option is right for them... and more.


    Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/051


    You can follow Colin and Megan’s tiny adventures here:

    IG: https://www.instagram.com/ourbigtinyhouse/
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/serenitywoodcraft


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    Tiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge.

    Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.


    Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.

    Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.


    For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:

    https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/

    Support the show