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Dawn Marie addresses a topic requested by her audience through an Instagram poll: how to balance vacations with the demanding schedules of farming and ranching. She shares insights gathered from her own experiences and those of others in the farming community, including planning around busy agricultural seasons, leveraging farm calendars for chore management, and the importance of communication and planning for potential absences away from ag operations.

There are challenges and rewards of planning vacations, and she shares practical tips for listeners balancing similar lifestyles.

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00:00 Welcome & Reflecting on Podcast Milestones

In this episode of 'Harvesting Her Way', we welcome Susan Salenger, author and researcher of 'Behind Sidelined', a book that explores navigating the broken healthcare system from a woman's perspective. Susan discusses the role of women as medical gatekeepers, the importance of self-care, and shares her journey from the film industry to researching and writing her book.

Susan emphasizes the value of;

Susan has an upcoming book on 'gaslighting' in healthcare is briefly mentioned, highlighting its relevance in current discussions.

** If you have been misdiagnosed with an illness - Susan is working on her next book about gaslighting and would love to hear from you. All your information is kept confidential. Email her at [email protected]

This episode is sponsored by the Iowa Pork Producers Association, underlining the importance of providing safe, nutritious, and sustainable food. Follow @IowaPork on Instagram or visit their website www.iowapork.org

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00:00 Welcome to the Show: Introducing Susan Salinger

Hello, episode 90 of Harvesting Her Way! Today we chat it up with Miranda Hair, the founder of She Fitness, a personal training and fitness business focusing on women's health, especially around pregnancy and postpartum wellness. Miranda is based in Missouri, she shares her journey from being an X-ray technician to starting She Fitness to educate and assist women in maintaining fitness safely during and after pregnancy. She discusses the importance of pelvic floor health and offers insight into her personal training programs, which are customized to fit the needs and lifestyles of busy mothers. Miranda highlights the benefits of exercising through pregnancy, addresses common misconceptions about workout safety during pregnancy, and underscores the necessity for pelvic floor strength for overall wellness. The episode also delves into the significance of advocating for one's health and the transformative potential of targeted exercise programs for women at all stages of motherhood.

You can find Miranda on all the platforms:

www.she-fitness.net

Instagram @_shefitness

Facebook

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Harvesting Success with the Millennial Rancher:

Our guest, Calli Williams, known as the Millennial Rancher on Instagram, shares her story of becoming a first-generation rancher with her husband in Mitchell, South Dakota. They run a purebred Angus seed stock operation along with a direct-to-consumer beef business, navigating the challenges and opportunities of agricultural life, marketing, and balancing family responsibilities.

Calli recounts a traumatic incident where her husband was severely injured while farming, emphasizing the dangers of agricultural work and the importance of safety.

Furthermore, Calli shares her unique background as Miss Congeniality in a beauty pageant with a platform promoting beef in diets, highlighting her passion for advocacy and her journey in agriculture.

Facebook: calli.pritchard or our TW Angus page for beef bundle and bull sale information!

TikTok: @callicwilliams (millennialrancher)

www.twangus.com

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00:00 Welcome to Harvesting Her Way: Meet Callie, the Millennial Rancher

In this podcast episode, host Dawn invites Kennedy, a registered dietitian from Central Minnesota, as her first repeat guest to discuss the importance and benefits of magnesium, following audience request. Kennedy shares her insights on magnesium's role in the body, its dietary sources, and the common deficiencies that people face. Emphasizing a holistic approach to health, Kennedy also delves into topics like the efficiency of topical magnesium supplements, the dangers of aluminum in deodorants, and the importance of hydration, sleep, and gut health. The episode shifts focus to practical advice on improving sleep quality, including the benefits of tart cherry juice and maintaining a dark sleeping environment.

Additionally, the conversation covers the potential risks associated with indiscriminate use of supplements, the significance of maintaining physical activity throughout the day, and the impact of technology on sleep and stress levels. Kennedy encapsulates her approach to health through emphasizing whole foods, cautioning against the overuse of probiotics, and advocating for personalized health strategies.

Today’s guest is Maria Hunnick, an Iowa-based farmer, breast cancer and melanoma survivor, and avid horse enthusiast. The episode kicks off as Maria shares her multifaceted life, detailing her farming activities, her passion for horseback riding, and her journey through breast cancer and melanoma survival.

She discusses the therapeutic role animals played during her cancer treatment and elaborates on her work with horses, including a breeding program affected by her cancer journey. Additionally, Maria emphasizes the significance of a supportive community during challenging times and the impact of her agricultural lifestyle on her health perceptions and cancer experiences.

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In this episode of 'Harvesting Her Way,' Dawn set the stage for a discussion on embracing change and aiming for higher achievements. She talks about the importance of leaning into changes and how it aligns with her theme of achieving higher, despite the setbacks. The bulk of the episode focuses on the importance of setting realistic expectations, understanding one’s body and cycle, utilizing tools for personal growth, and the impact of diet and lifestyle on health and well-being. The host reflects on a recent family trip and its significance to her life and values, emphasizing the importance of balancing work, family, and personal growth. Dawn encourages listeners to follow their path, understand their own needs and dreams, and not get caught up in societal expectations or comparisons with others.

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00:00 Introduction to the Episode

The topic this week goes into a discussion on the importance of living authentically rather than just 'checking the boxes'. Dawn emphasizes the importance of living life for the experiences rather than ticking off to-do lists or comparing oneself to others on social media.

Dawn shares her personal experiences, including finding joy in seemingly ordinary life activities like receiving baby pigs and arranging a family trip to Disney. She discusses why we often get burnout and shares thoughts on mindful spending habits. Dawn also introduces the 'Ripple Effect' sessions she offers to help women who feel stuck establish what truly matters to them in their lifestyle.

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00:04 Introduction and Welcome

This week, Dawn digs into why people tend to refrain from doing what they love or desire due to imposter syndrome, using a personal example of how she and her friend, as townies, felt that they wouldn't fit into a 4H Club designed for farm kids. Lastly, she challenges listeners not to let fear lead their decisions by only focusing on the risks but to consider the rewards as well.

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00:00 Introduction