From Burnout (Back) to The Good Life: Our Journey to Becoming More Self-Sufficient

After years of feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and burnt out by modern life, we knew something had to change. This is the real, honest story of how we’re striving for self-sufficiency here in the UK—learning how to grow our own food, cook from scratch, preserve the harvest, and build a more sustainable life, one skill at a time. In this video, I share how childhood memories of Captain Planet, The Good Life, and River Cottage inspired me… and how a mental health crisis pushed me towards creating a simpler, more intentional life. We’re not off-grid (yet!) and we don’t have acres of land—but we’re making it work with what we have. Whether you’re starting your own journey towards a more self-sufficient life, dreaming of growing your own veg in a small garden, or simply looking for a bit of inspiration, this video is for you. 🌿 Why Watch? If you’ve ever wanted to: ✔ Grow your own food in the UK ✔ Learn simple DIY skills ✔ Start preserving and cooking from scratch ✔ Live a more sustainable and self-sufficient life (without acres of land!) You’re in the right place. We’re learning as we go, and we’re sharing everything we discover with you! -- Follow us everywhere! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/back.tothegoodlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BackToTheGoodLife17/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/back.tothegoodlife Twitter: https://twitter.com/back2goodlife Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk/back.tothegoodlife Read our blog: www.backtothegoodlife.com