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Australian tiny house podcast. Interviews with experienced tiny housers, tiny builders, adventurers and experts in the tiny world, so you can learn how to start, design and build your tiny house and transition into the tiny lifestyle. Walk alongside Lucy Lichtenstein from www.tinyhouseconversations.com as she also dives deeper into her own tiny house journey to discover all the details of living tiny. If you're considering this way of life, you'll want to listen in to Tiny House Conversations, so you can create your own path of simplicity, freedom, connection and nature-based living on your own terms.
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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 Conversation...
#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, kitche...
#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 lumin...
#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...
#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...
#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’...
#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 conversa...
#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 experien...
#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 m...
#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...
#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 & b...
#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 gro...
#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 e...
#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 You can follow my tiny adventures here: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversations FB: https...
#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 ec...
#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...
#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 ...
#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.Ho...
#050 - Is a tiny house on wheels legal to live in full-time? Janine Strachan is the President of the Australian Tiny House Association. Janine is a wealth of knowledge and very passionate about all things tiny houses on wheels, as you’ll get to hear in the episode today. In this conversation we talked about: The recent progress with tiny house planning policy & local law by two local councils or Shires in Australia, for long-term tiny house occupancyHow you as an individual can approach...
#049 - In this episode, I share with you the total cost breakdown of my tiny house. Here's what I talked about: The total cost of the buildThe features of the deck and how much it costThe total cost of my off-grid solar trailer (including how I customised some equipment)The costs of the different tradespeople that helped set up my tinyOther additional costs involved in starting my tiny house journey... and lots more! Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links ...
#048 - This week on the show is part 2 of tiny house living highlights and lessons learned from many of this year's podcasts. Here's what we discussed: The benefits of shipping container homesThe biggest misconception about financing a tiny homeMaking a case to take to your local council for approval of long-term tiny house livingTiny house securityHow your tiny house build cost is not the final cost of your tiny house expenses... and much more! Find out more about the podcast and get the ep...
#047 - This week on the show we talk about the tiny house living highlights and takeaways from many of this year's podcasts. Here's what we discussed: Tiny house parking spaces and why tiny houses are an important part of the affordable housing conversationRelationships in small spaces and being aware of each other in a small spaceImportant considerations for finding an off-grid solar system for your needsWhy Hemp may not be the most eco-friendly resourceMany of the benefits of tiny house li...
#046 - Today is another “solocast” and in this episode, I’m sharing more details about how I found a parking space for my tiny house. Here’s what I talked about… Some different ways that I and other tiny housers have successfully found a tiny parking spot (including exactly what information I included on a tiny house flyer)How I actually found two parking spaces, but the first one didn't work outThe tiny house platform that helped me find my current parking spaceWhat I did to prepare for my t...
#045 - How do you build an energy-efficient tiny home? What are the important aspects to consider? Everett Norris is a Certified Passive House Tradesperson, qualified licensed Builder & Director of EverHomes Ltd. During his apprentice years, Everett built his first tiny house on the weekends, and eventually led tiny house workshops annually. Everett met his wife at a natural building conference where they bonded over their love of natural building. They started running tiny...
#044 - Today is another "solocast" and in this episode, I'm sharing more details with you about the healthy features of my tiny home. Here's what I talked about... What I did with electrical wiring, appliances, lights, and my off-grid solar system, when it comes to reducing exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs)What I did to prevent creating the conditions for moisture and mouldThe natural paints, natural exterior timber oil and natural timber benchtop oil that I usedThe natural mattress ...
#043 - Amy and Greg are tiny housers based in South-East Queensland who are creating a self-sufficient life in a tiny home for their family of 4. They share their journey on social media as “Life Done Simple” which serves as a vessel to share with you their pursuit of a more simplified life, financial empowerment and a lifetime of great memories all while living full-time in a 7.2 x 2.4m tiny house on wheels. In this conversation we talk about: What it means to “make space for life, not stuf...
#042 - There are many considerations around safety when it comes to tiny house construction and tiny house trailers. Fred Schultz is a thought leader, innovator, advocate, and teacher in Australia's Tiny House movement. He designed, built, and lived in his own off-grid (fossil-fuel free) tiny house with his family and in doing so, innovated the Unified Construction Method® to make tiny houses lightweight, safe to tow, and comfortable to live in year-round. Fred educates DIY builders and prof...
#041 - Zeisha and Bronson Te Tau are the creators and hosts of "Find the Perfect Place", a YouTube series that features gorgeous homes of all shapes and sizes. They understand the "Perfect Place" is different for everyone and their mission is to showcase variety, uniqueness and beauty within all. The idea to find the Perfect Place is one that resonates with us all. The desire and constant search for perfection, whilst coming to terms that there is also great beauty in imperfection. They hope ...
#040 - Could building materials be affecting your health and making you sick? Zara D’Cotta is a Building Biology New Build Consultant, Keynote Speaker & Founder of The Healthy Home. She discovered her passion for environmental health after going through cancer. Through her own experiences with environmental illness, including four years on the move from one ‘unhealthy’ home to the next, and extensive research, Zara realised unhealthy homes are making us sick. She decided to learn...
#039 - Rick Smith (and his wife Shani) is one of the Founders of tiny house builders, Havenwood Tiny Homes, who are based in Albion Park and Oak Flats on the South Coast of NSW. Havenwood wants to provide people the opportunity to live simply. They make it their mission to serve their clients well, to provide homes that bring life and joy to their owners. Taking all of their combined years of building experience, their love of interiors that spark authentic living, bringing in handmade...
#038 - Mieke and Tom Lashford are tiny housers based in the Noosa Hinterland in Queensland and have created their tiny life on a hobby homestead. Their journey to transitioning from living a life stuck in the rat race working 6 days a week and paying a big mortgage in a life not aligned, to moving to tiny house living and building a hobby farm in the Noosa hinterland and creating a space for connection and living simpler and more connected to nature. Mieke and Tom were previously living in ...
#037 - Thiago Perrone is the Managing Director of tiny house builders, Aussie Tiny Houses, based on the Sunshine Coast of QLD. Aussie Tiny Houses are passionate about tiny living and providing alternatives to the current housing market. Their team of industry experts has been designing and building Tiny Houses in Australia since 2017. They specialize in optimizing small spaces and designing beautiful, practical and affordable living solutions to help you create your Tiny House vision. In thi...
#036 - Walk with me through my tiny house design process in this "solocast" episode. Here’s what I shared: Why I chose to go with Designer Eco Tiny Homes to build my tinyHow I prepared for the custom design process, including resources I used and notes I madeThe layout of rooms in my tiny homeSome features I had to have when it comes to creating a healthy home environmentOther features in each area of my homeWhich composting toilet, natural mattress and bedframe I chose, and which natural pa...
#035 - Have you felt uncertain about how to approach the custom design process of your tiny home? Danielle Dooley is the Custom Designer for the tiny building company, Designer Eco Tiny Homes, based on the South Coast of NSW. Danielle has a background in architecture and interior decorating. She has designed/built over 70 tiny homes with Designer Eco Tiny Homes and is passionate about working with their custom clients to create unique and bespoke spaces. Danielle and I worked together...
#034 - If you've ever thought you were too old to build a tiny house or buy land, this one's for you! Mel Sparkles is a tiny houser from the Sunshine Coast in QLD. With a lifelong passion dedicated to tiny spaces, traditionally a Graphic Designer, Mel went on to study Building Design, Interior Design and Construction. After helping with other tiny house builds, Mel started building her own tiny house in 2020 which she has recently moved into. Mel hosts the Facebook groups Tiny Houses ...
#033 - Grant Emans is the founder of Designer Eco Tiny Homes, tiny house builders based in Ulladulla on the South Coast of NSW. If you’ve been listening to the show for a while, you’ll know that Designer Eco is building my own tiny home! In this conversation we talk about: Grant’s story and background in the construction industry and how he came to specialise in tiny house buildsThe shifts Grant has seen in the tiny house world from when he started building tiny homes and what’s curren...
#032 - What are electromagnetic fields (EMFs), how can they affect your health and how can you reduce exposure in your tiny home? These are just some of the questions we answer in today’s episode with my returning guest Amie Skilton. Amie is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, Herbalist, Certified Mould Technician and is currently completing her studies as an EMF Testing Technician. Just like we discussed with Amie in episode #28 all about mould and the importance of a healthy home environment, today...
#031 - Sarah & Scott Rohdich are tiny housers living off-grid as well as the co-owners of the tiny house builders, Häuslein, based in Port Macquarie in NSW. Company Story: "Häuslein Tiny House Co. was founded in early 2018 by four friends with a shared passion to make a big impact in people's lives. We believe life is for living and enjoying. It’s about relationships and building a lifestyle that has time for the little things. We want to live and promote the less-stressed life wher...
#029 - Jesse Anyan is the Managing Director of Kingdomes, who are Glamping Dome specialists that serve as eco-accommodation structures and more... Transforming your HOME life into a DOME life. In this conversation we talk about: All about what glamping domes are, what they’re made from, how long they last, how to care for them, etcThe multi-purpose uses of these Kingdomes modelsWhat the deal is with domes and council regulationsHow you can connect with power, water, sewage and off-grid solut...
#028 - Building a healthy home includes preventing moisture and mould growth. In a small space, it's especially important to mould-proof your tiny home. Amie Skilton is a Naturopath, Nutritionist, Herbalist and qualified Mould Testing Technician. As a former Functional Medicine Practitioner of 18 years, Amie’s view of root-cause medicine was forever altered as a result of an environmentally acquired illness. In 2017, after developing Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), she discove...
#027 - Joe Arnesen is the co-founder of tiny house builders LJM Tiny Homes (Formerly LJM Carpentry & Construction) along with his business partner and expert builder, Luke McGurgen. LJM are based on the Sunshine Coast of QLD and build the most stunning tiny houses! I really got to feel the depth of care, authenticity, and genuine desire to help people build the home of their dreams through talking with Joe. In this conversation we talk about: The benefits of choosing a tiny building...
#026 - I asked 13 Tiny Housers the question, "What's one of the most valuable lessons you've learned from tiny house living?" In this special compilation episode, I'm sharing their answers with you, so you can take their insights into your own tiny house journey. You'll hear topics such as... Conscious consumption, use of resources and our impact on the EarthIntentional living, simplifying and slowing life downWhat we do and DON'T need to be happySelf-sufficiency and resilienceDesigni...
#025 - Decisions, decisions, decisions… So many to make when designing and building or buying a tiny house and living the tiny lifestyle. Where do you start? Ethan Waldman is a tiny houser from Burlington, Vermont, USA. He 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 bi...
#024 - In an industry that's largely male-dominant, I'm continually inspired when I meet women in carpentry and tiny house building. Marie Beringer is a tiny houser originally from France, and is living in Auckland, New Zealand. Marie DIY built her tiny home with the help of some friends and is currently doing an apprenticeship in carpentry. Marie’s DIY story is inspiring! In this conversation we talk about: Where to start when it comes to DIY building a tiny houseMarie’s off-grid setup and...
#023 - Can you see yourself living in a tiny house community? Jimmy Hirst is a tiny houser from the Sunshine Coast of QLD who runs the organisation, Polkadot, supporting sustainable and community-based living. Jimmy is a passionate, self-professed social entrepreneur and social engineer actively working in advocating for and helping transition the mainstream population to more sustainable & socially connective communities ("Eco Villages") to help improve quality of life for all people as...
#022 - Looking for an easier way to create your tiny house plans and design? Laurin Buch, Eujenne Claxton and Till Buch are the Co-Founders of Tiny Easy, a tiny house design company based in Auckland, New Zealand. The driving force behind Tiny Easy is to encourage and inspire other tiny house enthusiasts to take the leap and get into their tiny house faster. They believe that tiny homes can unlock a lifestyle of financial freedom, sustainability, and time freedom that we all cr...
#021 - What do the Tiny House Regulations say about long-term tiny house living? Elle Paton is a tiny houser living in St Kilda in Melbourne, Victoria. Elle is also a Co-founder of Tiny Non-Profit, a Co-founder of the Australian Tiny House Association, and most recently, Co-founder of the new platform Littlefoot - a platform for small footprint housing in Australia. She works as a consultant within the industry and heads up the Australian Tiny Houses Facebook Community. Living in her ...
#020 - Can you build a tiny house with no experience? Yes, you can! Cris Edwards and Bryh Joy are two middle-aged single mums, besties, interior designers, and now tiny home builders based in Tweed Heads in NSW. Cris & Bryh see and feel the housing affordability crisis and want to be part of the revolution. This first tiny home is being built on spec and they are filming and sharing the entire journey. As two renters who are terrified of having to move again and unable to af...
#019 - In Australia, many areas around the country are bushfire-prone, and Tom Coupe is the perfect person to talk about bushfire resilience and tiny homes. Tom is a construction artist from Victoria. He has been working in the Tiny House industry for 7 years, and for 4 years he has been focusing on building bushfire-resilient Tinys. Tom has lived Tiny, lived off-grid, and spent most of his life living in and around bushfire zones and fire-affected communities. He has recently displayed some...
#018 - What’s the deal with financing a tiny house? Today I’m speaking with Paul Pritchett, a finance broker from Victoria and the founder of Great Escape Finance, Australia’s #1 Tiny House Finance Company. Paul has a passion for sustainable living and aims to help those in any non-standard living arrangements, such as tiny homes, off-grid, community living, and shipping container homes. In this conversation we discuss: All about Great Escape Finance and the lending solutions available for t...
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