What if the future isn't about inventing something new—but remembering what already worked?

In this episode of Beautiful World, I sit down with Arielle Crawford of the Realness Preserve and Texas Cob Company to explore natural building, healthier homes, regenerative living, and the practical skills that create resilient communities.

We discuss cob homes, lime plaster, mould-free construction, homesteading, purpose, partnership, and why traditional knowledge is becoming increasingly relevant in the modern world.
We also dive into the "tradwife" conversation, exploring how women can reclaim traditional skills while remaining independent, empowered, and true to themselves.

Whether you're interested in sustainable living, healthy homes, regenerative design, or simply creating a more beautiful world, I think you'll enjoy this conversation.

In this episode
• Natural building and cob homes
• Lime plaster and mould-free homes
• Regenerative living
• Homesteading
• Traditional knowledge for modern life
• Community resilience
• Partnership and independence
• The "Anti-Trad Wife" perspective

About Arielle
Arielle Crawford is an educator, natural builder, and co-founder of the Realness Preserve and Texas Cob Company, where she teaches natural building, regenerative living, and resilient community design.

Resources
Realness Preserve : https://www.therealnesspreserve.com/
www.instagram.com/therealnesspreserve
Texas Cob Company : https://texascob.com/

Sponsor
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Connect
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ABOUT BEAUTIFUL WORLD

Beautiful World explores practical solutions for a healthier planet and healthier people.

Hosted by environmental advocate Kathryn Nelson, each episode features scientists, innovators, farmers, entrepreneurs and changemakers working to restore our ecosystems while improving human wellbeing.

From regenerative agriculture and clean energy to healthy homes, biodiversity and community resilience, these conversations focus on what is actually working—and how we can all be part of creating a more beautiful world.