02 The Journey to Self-Reliance

Shawn shares his personal story, telling his evolution from a construction worker to a self-sufficient, off-the-grid homesteader. His remarkable journey showcases the transformative power of embracing nature, forging your own path, and living a life guided by self-reliance.Shawn delves into his childhood, growing up in rural Canada, where his deep-rooted connection with nature began. He shares the experiences that fueled his passion for the outdoors and a desire to live a more self-reliant li...

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Welcome to the Cabin.  I’m Shawn James, the host of the My Self Reliance podcast and YouTube channel. This is the story of how I am withdrawing from modern society to pursue a free, natural, healthy, meaningful and satisfying life and how you can too. Join me as I build an off grid homestead in the wilderness complete with log cabins, an outdoor kitchen, a wood-fired sauna, lumber mill, vegetable garden, fruit orchard, food forest and haven for wildlife.