Ouachita Mountain Living

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My name is Mike, and welcome to Ouachita Mountain Living (pronounced Wah-sha-ta). This channel documents my full journey — from being overweight and struggling, to building a homestead, to rebuilding my health, mindset, and self-reliance. I speak plainly, I tell the truth as I see it, and I don’t dress things up to please everyone. Some videos are reflective, some are humorous, and some challenge modern thinking — all without vulgarity, just honest conversation. If you’re interested in rural living, personal change, hard-earned lessons, and thinking for yourself, you’re in the right place.

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Nothing About This Makes Sense

Nothing About This Makes Sense Ouachita Mountain Living

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40 Years Later… Here’s What Tattoos Turn Into

40 Years Later… Here’s What Tattoos Turn Into Ouachita Mountain Living

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Why Sitting Around Is Ruining Your Motivation

Why Sitting Around Is Ruining Your Motivation Ouachita Mountain Living

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You’re a Quitter… And So Am I

You’re a Quitter… And So Am I Ouachita Mountain Living

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Why Everyone Is So Angry About Everything

Why Everyone Is So Angry About Everything Ouachita Mountain Living

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Why I Stopped Making Long-Term Plans

Why I Stopped Making Long-Term Plans Ouachita Mountain Living

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If This Doesn’t Bother You, Something’s Wrong

If This Doesn’t Bother You, Something’s Wrong Ouachita Mountain Living

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Most People Will NEVER Complete Their Mission in Life

Most People Will NEVER Complete Their Mission in Life Ouachita Mountain Living

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There Are Lines I Will NOT Cross

There Are Lines I Will NOT Cross Ouachita Mountain Living

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You’re Being Shown Something — Are You Listening?

You’re Being Shown Something — Are You Listening? Ouachita Mountain Living

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I Made a Huge YouTube Mistake… And My Channel Suffered

I Made a Huge YouTube Mistake… And My Channel Suffered Ouachita Mountain Living

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When Nostalgia Turns Into Nonsense

When Nostalgia Turns Into Nonsense Ouachita Mountain Living

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Too Many Items On The Menu Of Life!

Too Many Items On The Menu Of Life! Ouachita Mountain Living

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Quit Complaining About Getting Old

Quit Complaining About Getting Old Ouachita Mountain Living

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Most People Don’t Understand Why Families Fell Apart

Most People Don’t Understand Why Families Fell Apart Ouachita Mountain Living

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Freeze, Melt, Refreeze — This Is What My Yard Looks Like Now

Freeze, Melt, Refreeze — This Is What My Yard Looks Like Now Ouachita Mountain Living

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Ice From the Roof Damaged My Car and Home

Ice From the Roof Damaged My Car and Home Ouachita Mountain Living

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Snow on the Ground, Time to Get Work Done

Snow on the Ground, Time to Get Work Done Ouachita Mountain Living

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Life Expectancy Isn’t Just About Medicine Anymore

Life Expectancy Isn’t Just About Medicine Anymore Ouachita Mountain Living

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Snowed In Longer Than Expected… Day 5 Update

Snowed In Longer Than Expected… Day 5 Update Ouachita Mountain Living

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Why I’ll Never Watch Professional Sports Again

Why I’ll Never Watch Professional Sports Again Ouachita Mountain Living

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I Didn’t Need Most of My Storm Prep… And That’s the Point

I Didn’t Need Most of My Storm Prep… And That’s the Point Ouachita Mountain Living

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The World Feels Different After a Storm Like This

The World Feels Different After a Storm Like This Ouachita Mountain Living

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When Did Bad Weather Become a National Emergency?

When Did Bad Weather Become a National Emergency? Ouachita Mountain Living

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Checking the Homestead on the First Day of the Storm

Checking the Homestead on the First Day of the Storm Ouachita Mountain Living

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The Final Prep Run Before Everything Shut Down

The Final Prep Run Before Everything Shut Down Ouachita Mountain Living

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It’s Like Nature Knows When We Need a Wake-Up Call

It’s Like Nature Knows When We Need a Wake-Up Call Ouachita Mountain Living

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Real Ice Storm Prep — This Is What It Actually Looks Like

Real Ice Storm Prep — This Is What It Actually Looks Like Ouachita Mountain Living

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Real Ice Storm Prep — Not What You See on TV

Real Ice Storm Prep — Not What You See on TV Ouachita Mountain Living

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Living Alone Out Here Requires Skills Most People Never Learn

Living Alone Out Here Requires Skills Most People Never Learn Ouachita Mountain Living

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I Thought Carnivore Was the Answer — I Was Missing This

I Thought Carnivore Was the Answer — I Was Missing This Ouachita Mountain Living

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Most of America Doesn’t Live Like This

Most of America Doesn’t Live Like This Ouachita Mountain Living

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The Step-Down Method That Finally Worked for Me

The Step-Down Method That Finally Worked for Me Ouachita Mountain Living

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Small eBike. Big Power. Serious Surprise.Movcan Q20

Small eBike. Big Power. Serious Surprise.Movcan Q20 Ouachita Mountain Living

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Is Living Alone an Advantage Most People Never Get?

Is Living Alone an Advantage Most People Never Get? Ouachita Mountain Living

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Everything You Own Becomes Someone Else’s Problem

Everything You Own Becomes Someone Else’s Problem Ouachita Mountain Living

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Himiway D5 2.0: The Most Comfortable EBIKE for Real Road and Trails

Himiway D5 2.0: The Most Comfortable EBIKE for Real Road and Trails Ouachita Mountain Living

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I Thought Something Was Seriously Wrong With Me!

I Thought Something Was Seriously Wrong With Me! Ouachita Mountain Living

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This Is the Lesson Nobody Wants to Hear

This Is the Lesson Nobody Wants to Hear Ouachita Mountain Living

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This Is the First Generation That Didn’t GROW UP

This Is the First Generation That Didn’t GROW UP Ouachita Mountain Living

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This Was Recorded in 2026 — Before Everything Collapsed

This Was Recorded in 2026 — Before Everything Collapsed Ouachita Mountain Living

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I Don’t Care If You Do Carnivore or Not

I Don’t Care If You Do Carnivore or Not Ouachita Mountain Living

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Nobody’s Asking Where OR IF These Protesters Work

Nobody’s Asking Where OR IF These Protesters Work Ouachita Mountain Living

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We’ve Lost Basic Decency… And Replaced It With Judgment

We’ve Lost Basic Decency… And Replaced It With Judgment Ouachita Mountain Living

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This Is What Happens When Scooters Grow Up

This Is What Happens When Scooters Grow Up Ouachita Mountain Living

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Most People Are STUCK!— And Don’t Know Why

Most People Are STUCK!— And Don’t Know Why Ouachita Mountain Living

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The “Side Effects” of Carnivore NOBODY Warns You About

The “Side Effects” of Carnivore NOBODY Warns You About Ouachita Mountain Living

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I Was On the Wrong Side

I Was On the Wrong Side Ouachita Mountain Living

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Venezuela Broke It — Now We Own the Mess

Venezuela Broke It — Now We Own the Mess Ouachita Mountain Living

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Why Grown Adults Lose Their Minds in Public

Why Grown Adults Lose Their Minds in Public Ouachita Mountain Living

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What Becomes VALUABLE When Stores Are Empty

What Becomes VALUABLE When Stores Are Empty Ouachita Mountain Living

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Stop Punishing Yourself For Who You Used To Be

Stop Punishing Yourself For Who You Used To Be Ouachita Mountain Living

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4+ Hours Of REAL Talk, HARD Truths, And DARK Humor

4+ Hours Of REAL Talk, HARD Truths, And DARK Humor Ouachita Mountain Living

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This Was Supposed to Be the End of My Channel

This Was Supposed to Be the End of My Channel Ouachita Mountain Living

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This Explains the Sudden Deportation Pushback

This Explains the Sudden Deportation Pushback Ouachita Mountain Living

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Complaining Feels Good — Until You Realize This

Complaining Feels Good — Until You Realize This Ouachita Mountain Living

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They Don’t Make Things to Last Anymore — And It’s Not an Accident

They Don’t Make Things to Last Anymore — And It’s Not an Accident Ouachita Mountain Living

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I Lost EVERYTHING! — Then This HAPPENED

I Lost EVERYTHING! — Then This HAPPENED Ouachita Mountain Living

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The Saddest Thing We Stop Doing as Adults

The Saddest Thing We Stop Doing as Adults Ouachita Mountain Living

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You Didn’t Choose That — It Was Chosen for You

You Didn’t Choose That — It Was Chosen for You Ouachita Mountain Living

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