Honestly, this just really spoke to me. My husband and I spent the last 8 years in America running a regenerative farm, and over time the business social media platforms began to take over our lives. I felt like we were selling ourselves and our ‘lifestyle’ instead of the healing food that we believed in and spent years trying to get into the world. It became very toxic for us and when we pulled our family away from being the face of the farm, the sales suffered horribly and ultimately it collapsed. I regret every photo and video I ever put our daughter in. We meant to inspire and show an example of how to live differently, the importance of making hard choices out of the mainstream- but instead I feel as though people feasted on the most personal aspects of our lives. Even though it is unintentional on behalf of the audience, the platform is wired for it. As a content creator, you have to play the game to beat the algorithm to make it financially worth your time. As a young family that is hoping to leave the rat race, it’s hard to realize you’ve found it in the very thing you escaped to. I applaud your honesty and the poignant way you’ve expressed this truth. You haven’t failed by reconsidering your goals and how you can better get there. That’s living, that’s growth! Not failure. So don’t let that lie creep in. Good lives happen slowly- and building a life takes, well, a lifetime. It doesn’t fit into social media schedules and content calendars. Good for you for keeping your integrity, I hope you find balance in your work, body, mind, and spirit.

I am one of those subscribers who subscribe and watch BECAUSE you are authentic and honest. I will not watch those overly exuberant people who chirp on about how amazing everything is. Keep on putting family and yourself first. An occasional video is better than one posted for the sake of posting. Best wishes from the US.

I think too often KZfaq puts emphasis on comments. People have opinions and honestly, aren’t always helpful. It is a joy to watch your family on this journey as it is something many of us wanted to do but did not know how to make it viable. Your authentic self is refreshing, your creativity and hard work bears fruits with your children, relationship and garden, among others. Thank you for letting us in and don’t feel apologetic when you choose not to.

Brook/Rebecca, As you know, you were the inspiration for our move to France, which is in the completion phase now. We are living here and are negotiating for a property purchase. I find it heartening that, even with your health challenges, you remain positive and feel strong enough to post content. Your thousands of subscribers will, I’m sure, feel happy to see you striving for the best start for the little ones. Stay strong for us, yourselves and most importantly them. You’re an inspiration to us all. With best wishes. X

Thank you for being so damn authentic and real. It is so refreshing and something I have never seen before when most of these type of videos are endless streams of how amazing everything is..often seemingly ego driven. Wishing you all the best with everything .

Your honesty is so refreshing. Your family is precious. You must do what is right and good for you. We watch you because you’re real. Blessings upon your beautiful family. Be well.

I was wondering when you'd post again and I appreciate your content whenever you are able to upload. I respect your desire to be authentic and maintain as much privacy as you can whilst being on a public platform.

You hit the nail on the head concerning KZfaq and its economy that encourages people to sell crap from sponsors just to make more money. I’ve only seen a few of your videos but they are very authentic and calm. Good luck in your endeavors and bon courage !

Whatever you do, it makes me happy to see you put yourself first, and take care of you. We cannot be there for our important loved ones unless we do that. I love your posts. You and your wife come across as loving what you are doing, peaceful, and such good parents. I would miss your posts, but I would not feel good about me, if you don’t do whats best for you. I practice being kind to others first, it builds the kind of character in me to the kind of person I want to be. So I will say peace and much love, be kind to yourself. ❤

Sorry you are not feeling well. We have been away for a week and the weather here has brutalised our house and land. Got back in the dark last night, am scared to go out and look. I know one of our big fir trees came down, missed the house thankfully. I love seeing the boys but don’t show them if you don’t feel comfortable . Do please show your veg growing reality, I think it is an important and helpful process to share. It doesn’t have to be “ perfect” or “ beautiful” to provide healthy nutritious, cheap,no food miles, sustaining food and that’s really important. Love my pots, so sorry about the costs ( aaarrgh !)

So lovely to see you all again, Wow, you really put a lot out there - all of which is so true of KZfaq, life these days. Really wishing the best for you both. It is always hard to balance work, family, free time etc.... for everyone. We appreciate your honesty and for myself, at some point I believe we see through those on KZfaq that try to show a fake persona or reality. The Truth Will Out as they say. We appreciate the time you share and look forward to videos when they come. Sending Best Wishes!!!!!!!!

I absolutely love your channel, your family, and your honesty.

I'd like to say that the interest many people have in these type of videos/stories like yours is because they seem more real in this present artificial unstable world . This connection to the land and or restoration projects is inspiring and satisfying, as is watching everyday people do the work required to acheive the dream. The dream of most of us is a family, home, and piece of land, Someplace where we belong and someone we belong to ! Do not diminish or think you are insignificant, don't apologize for your efforts. We believe you are valuable in the dynamics of mans journey through life. The contrast between people like yourself and those who burn, loot, murder and destroy is so great ! Be you ! You and your family and others like you are beautiful and priceless ! Watching you is such a wonderful, healing diversion to world news ! Thank you and your family. The world is built by people like you, not corporations, politicians, influencers on tic tok, etc ! Prayers for your health and success ! From Missouri, 💗👍🌟🙏USA

I greatly appreciated your honesty and razor-sharp analysis of the social media mouse trap, into which you have not fallen. Thank you for your integrity. Your genuineness shines!

Your videos are always so honest. I can see how KZfaq burns out people. I watch your channel because it is so wise and lovely, calming and beautiful to see. You show an alternative to money-grubbing, and you are doing a fantastic job of keeping it all together and also incorporating your artistic talents. Stay safe and well, that is the most important thing.

How nice to see you all again.

Being a filmmaker is an art & a very different platform to being a You Tuber. Thanks for your honesty, though. You must do what's best for you & your family. On the flip side, I have enjoyed learning how you are getting along in France. I hope you both can find a healthy balance & strategy to protect your privacy, allowing you to continue your yourney as content creators. All the best.

Sorry you're in pain. It's so exhausting. Good to see you all and interested to hear your thoughts. Particularly like your desire to remain autonomous regarding filming (or not) your lives. I hope you both find work that works for you and provides the income to live the life you want to live. See you soon xx

Good luck with everything.

You're gentle, hard worker, caring husband and father. That makes you unique and special. Believe and act as you profoundly are. The rest is out there, a world to look at carefully ,trying to help,whenever the case. Love all of you❤

Kia Kaha Brook and Rebecca. As always, you have my profound admiration for your honesty, integrity and authenticity. I'm very happy that you're okay, and glad that you're finding your way forward. Much love and big hugs for you all xxx

I honestly think you can post whatever you like and people will still watch. You have interesting things you like to film. I don’t think you need to worry abt what others are doing as everyone does what suits them too. And I wouldn’t let algorithms force change especially if you’re not relying on fast growth for income. Even with intermittent posts we still see them pop up in our feed. So go be you and rest easy in the knowledge that we’ll still be here too.

.. this is such a wonderful place to live in , a beautiful hardworking, creative, family. Always nice to see you.

Take care of yourselves. When and if you can post, fabulous. If it is not possible to post, we understand. Family and health are most important.

I so enjoy your authenticity, vulnerability and humility - coupled with a highly amusing sense of humour and sharp wit... as well as the emotional depth and life's complexity that can be felt from several of your vlogs - it is what makes your content stand out in a raw, truthful way. And your mentioning the "esoteric" is something to be treasured. I appreciate the definition I heard a while ago: the science of the "inner workings"... All the best for you and your gorgeous family, finding the necessary funds to keep it all going while not selling your soul 😊

Bravo in keeping true to your family values! Screw the folks who try to dive into your economic valuation. Keep doing what you are doing and God Bless to your family.

Really love the sincerity.....i stayed with my kids thru their entire lives...we home educated. I wouldn't trade it for anything...it was fantastic.....I feel so fortunate to have had all that time. Keep them protected and sheltered .....love and home is what they need:)

Thanks for that Brooke. My brain fog has all but disappeared now that I no longer eat the bread here in France (it was at one point almost completely debilitating) The Jam is gone too, so is most of the sugar in my diet. Your passion will earn you your living. Whether it's with your camera or clay or something else. Your heart will tell you what you should be doing. :-)

i want to encourage you to roll out your own path here on youtube, to share whatever you want and feels true and to life life outside of these videos too. to be whoever you are with all the quirks and whimsey and humor and woes and stresses. I'm here for it ❤❤❤

Spending time with your young children is priceless !!!! Growing food with them, also priceless. I was the youngest of six children, dad would grow all our summer salad plus onions for picking, we had apple trees, and rhubarb in the garden. Home made crumble and custard delicious. I still say the vegetables in the shops today are tasteless. Well done you for sticking with your ideas and not being encouraged to step on that merry go round they call the media wheel. It's not always easy to see the positive things in life, but just look around you, you do have a lot to be positive about. Stay strong and that fog will soon be a thing of the past. Health and happiness to you all. Cheers Millysue

All the best to you both.

Your truth makes so much sense. I will continue to enjoy your videos what ever you do and whenever you post. You’re videos are refreshing, filmed and edited so nicely. Hope you find some film work.

because of you, i am signed up for a pottery class and am plaaning a studio space in the shop on my Montana farmstead. thanks for that inspiration!

I enjoy following your garden, your building...I'm not a person that reads into or prys into a private life. I truly love France and could literally virtually follow you around the hardware store just to see the differences...I respect KZfaqrs for staying true to themselves...cheers, Kellie in Canada

I love your simple channel. It shows how most people are able to work on projects. When we have the time,money and mental strenght for. That is the real reality. God bless

Life is what happens when you make other plans, I think your priority of family over all else is right for you, Please look after yourselves, and I will watch what you show. Take care, greetings from NE Scotland.

Thx for this ✌️👍,it was needed ,all the best from our family 🙏🏻stay strong

I would like to ‘like’ this (brave and true) video 1000 times.

My husband and I have really enjoyed your content. We were contemplating buying my mothers home in Thiré, and we loved watching your videos as we would need to do a lot of work to the house. Your videos are very informational and entertaining. Good luck in all of your endeavors!!

All the best and health is the most important . Sincerely you inform us so well . Bonne Chance 😊

So appreciative of your honest vision, talent and quality of life you provide for your family. Your photography has become even more artistic with the beautiful music accompanying your story. Hoping you find the rhythms that support you both and your sweet boys and that revenue will follow that sustains the lifestyle you seek. Best wishes for your health, harmony and a lovely and functional bathroom :)

In your last couple of videos I could sense your unspoken unease with the whole 'business model' of this channel, for want of a better word. Although I love watching your work, I really can't blame you for not wanting to throw your private life and your family into the ring. It will be lovely to hear from you whenever you decide to post something. Also, running a small business in France isn't for the faint hearted. I should know... If there's anything I can do to help as a French national, please ask!

We are all here for your authentic, egoless content, I myself enjoy watching you and Rebecca learning new skills and how your garden, projects unfold. That said totally agree with your need for privacy and keeping your lives to yourselves x I have FND so completely understand about all consuming illness x love & light blessings to you all x

Life, balance, love, money, taxes, all of these things are hard. Always have been, always will be, I honor your family for trying to live life as you see. it. As for regular posting don't worry about it, I follower a young sewer from Sweden to posts once or twice a year. Best of luck and may your health return. With grace

So wise to go the supplement route, youll be glad you did!! Best wishes for your future and that of your wonderful family!

You are such Lively people. Good Lucky with everything!!!❤

Thank you for sharing.

Well that was honest. I suffer from a brain that doesn't stop thinking, interpreting, trying to understand, it's tiring, relentless and wears me down. You've summarised things well and distilled it down to doing the best for your boys, what else really matters. Anyways, I like the channel content, I like your narrations and the honesty so best wishes, stay healthy and distract that dominating brain as much as you can.

Sorry life is challenging you at the moment, I hope all is well soon cheers from Australia 🙂

Thank you for your honesty. Refreshing.

I've thinking if you guys were ok or not... actually love your dark humor, the way you send "messages" to some people... And yes i can't, unfortunatly for me and my husband, image life with two kids and how hard it can be to protect them if happen to have an public opinion on something, these days online. We are around and stiking with you guys, for good and bad. I hope this message will find you well. It's always good to hear your honesty! Thank you have a great week

Life goes by quickly. The grip of a capitalistic world is hard to escape. I love your videos as well. It is your life. We have no right to expect anything of you. We have, as a society, drifted apart. On on-line platforms we seek the camaraderie missing from our daily lives. Live as is right for you. Those who feel a common bond in your work will still be around. Best of luck.

Life now is so shallow. We are essentially told how to think, what we want in our lives and how we should live our lives. KZfaq is an American owned 'thing' however it fails to understand that we are not all American (and I thank God for this) lol. Cultures are different through out the world and this is not considered by the algorithm within youtube. I encourage you to remain and continue to be who you are personally and as a family.

bless, its refreshing to hear such honesty. good for you on protecting what is important to you and keeping it real

Clever, very, well conceived, acted and edited.

Thank you for your honesty! I hope you find your way with youtube, so that you feel good and stay healthy. Each of your vlogs is a gift, however long it takes until you can post a new one. Take care! I use Sunday Natural products for several years already. I like them very much and can highly recommend them. I found them, because they also sell first class organic green teas from Japan.

Such a thoughtful, and thought-provoking, video. I love your honesty and your commitment to your family. Maintaining that line that guards your privacy is so important, and especially protects your little ones. Stay strong.

Love your ethos man. Respect... respect.

I love your honesty and open heartedness. Thank you ❤️

Take care. You are very valuable and very talented. I hope you find the resources to complete your projects without selling your soul.

Sending love from Santa Fe New Mexico,USA

I guess this is normal reality for foreigners. It takes time to lose that feeling of being lost. Great that you've found some substances to help you.

Don't give up!! Get well and keep smiling. You are lovely, sensitive, amazingly creative people with beautiful children... so much going for you really. You are brave and what you are doing would be daunting to many. Know that you create your own reality by your focus in every second and none of us are given more adventures than we can handle. I often think that if it was all easy and smooth running how boring it would be. Challenges make us stronger and we discover more about ourselves... particularly our strengths. It is such a powerful thing to document your journey... great or small.

Best of luck in doing your renovations

The best of everything to you and the family, life is full of many turns, many joys and many changes. :)

I like you the way you are. I have always preferred penury and obscurity to supervision and attention too ;) . I love your content and it fills a niche in falling into the irregular esoteric gaps between the boxes. I have written five or six books and reams of poetry and short stories, none of which will ever see the light of day because I know my ego isnt robust enough for the rigours of the modern world. I know only too well that its always the squeakiest wheels that get oiled and despite having many real needs and knowing that I really should seek help and attention I just dont like to draw attention to myself.. it causes me anxiety. So I totally get what you are saying but just know you are liked and appreciated for what you do as even a total hermit like me likes to feel not so alone sometimes

Appreciate your honesty, and wish you the best with your future endeavors. I will continue to subscribe to see videos whenever you are able to post.

Post when you can, I love how you both genuinely come across on each and every video! 😀👍

I really enjoy your videos and will enjoy any that you have time to share with us in the future!❤

i always enjoy your content whenever you are able to make it. im going through the same physical symptoms as a result of mental health issues including ptsd. as a sensitve being the world is taking its toll on me right now. as always do the best thing for you and your beautiful family. i have my alarm on my subscription to your channel to alert me anytime. take care et merci xxx

Good luck with your renovations and do what make you all happy!

To you both - if you feel you are able to please continue to post in the same way you have up to now. Your authenticity is what is the most appealing about your channel. Wishing you good health & some breaks in terms of income and less stress in the coming years. Thank you for sharing what you do as.

you guys are doing great, absolutely fabulous. Just carry on doing what feels good and share what feels right 🙏💪

your videos are inspiring - and real - thank you for sharing -we learn best by watching how others do things that work well for them ... love what you all show and share - I hope that's more important than the money - but then again - all the time yall put into these videos a monetary return needs to be weighed on the return vs just focusing on yourself and your family's needs - it's a hard thing - but just know actual real people are learning and inspired by you all to try to do the same thing to become more independent and healthy food growing.

Love your ethics & honesty.

Good luck moving forward

Powerful. Thank you for sharing. I’ve enjoyed your content very much.

Thank you for sharing and yes life is a curve ball. Like how you have been handling it and wish you and ur family the best. Vitamins do help. Take care and look forward to ur next video:)

Be proud of your openness and transparency. Not everyone is willing and able to do so. Stay true to yourself and the people who don't stick around probably aren't your audience anyways. Take care of yourself!

Your finances is personal and no one should enquire about that. You don’t ask anyone for their payslip. Keeping you in prayer. Watching from South Africa. 🙏 🙏

Was going to put a welcome back. But once again a powerful beautifully filmed video. Keep being yourself,

Cherish the memories and the experiences...its our only property....Best of luck.

I loved your send-up of chateau renovators, your interview of each other, and the views of local scenery. You can turn your lens on whatever piques your interest and your wit, intelligence, and good camera skills will make it successful. It could be the life of local ducks. or whatever else is quirky in your neighbourhood. Bonne chance!

I think you have an audience that is sufficiently larger than many and enjoys your videos however frequent they are. Your cinematography is beautiful. Find the balance that feels right for you. I will say that as someone with inflammatory diseases, it has helped me to eliminate foods from my diet that are triggers such as salmon, yogurt, aged cheeses, spinach, cinnamon, chocolate, citrus, tomatoes, and eggplants. It is a learning curve. I eliminated them all and then trialed them one by one for a two week period to see if my body reacted to them and then eliminated the trial food for two weeks before doing a second trial to confirm the outcome. It is time consuming, but worth the effort. And, it has been a journey to develop a repertoire of dishes I enjoy that don't include those foods. But, I have the benefit of far less flaring of inflammatory disease now. It has been well worth it. I hope you find results as positive for yourself.

bravo!!! well said..

It's a demanding time with a young family and does require priorities. Good choosing. We home-schooled our 5!

So so nice to see you again take care and God bless 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

good reflection

I look forward to your videos. Sad to make money you have to put yourselves so out there.

It's time to be "super excited" about being normal ... you'll retain your people. I've come to realise health (or age) is the challenge that the KZfaq AUDIENCE experience. Our physical or mental limitations render us perfect vicarious viewers. Something to think about, and the genuine kindness we want to show you. Take care, be confident.

You just listed all the symptoms of taking the tea.

All the issues you described are all symptoms of mold exposure.

Condivido pienamente la tua scelta, solo una cosa... ormai siamo tutti rovinati con i social, buona fortuna... 💪👋

Yep…

Just wondered with those symptoms had you had a blood test for Rheumatoid arthritis, m e, fibromyalgia it may be worth checking those out what do you think is causing your stress ?

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Sorry to hear about the illnesses, most of which are caused by either FUNGUS or WORMS. It's a nasty truth, but it is what it is. You can take plenty of supplements and never get rid of them buggers, or you can do some powerful liver and kidney cleanses and also a good round of dewormer, just like we do for our beloved pets. Fungi is a little trickier, it's the cause of most brain fog, but it too can be cleanse from the body with simple things like baking soda or vinegar. There are MANY herbs that'll rid the body and brain of fungi, parasites and worms, DON'T DELAY any longer. Check out Hulda Clark and take care.

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Hi! I am planing to travel around Europe for one year to reconnect with myself after my divorce…do you need help around your property in exchange for bed and food for a couple a week or a month? I can cook, clean, organize, babysit and love plants and the outdoor 😍 Thank you!

The régime you have is as good as it gets, you may not be able to reclaim costs but this is reflected in the barème of reduced social charges. Once you cross into system réel you’ll be able to claim back your expenses but you’ll pay 46% social charges on all profit starting from 0€. And then impôts on top. If you’re editing (prestation) im guessing your overheads a relatively small so keep your simplifiée status but be careful as you’ll become assujetti du tva at 37k. If you do this you become mini réel and become tva registered but not fully réel. Still a better option as you keep the sc barème. If that helps.