Episode 2 of the “Why You’re Not Thriving (Yet!)” Series

Are you spending your time, money, or energy fixing the same problems over and over—feeding hay every winter, spraying weeds, or investing in equipment you rarely use?

In this episode, Christine dives into the concept of the financial weak link—the point of greatest constraint in your operation that’s quietly limiting your ability to get a return on your effort, time, and money. You’ll learn why so many land stewards unknowingly pour resources into the wrong “fix,” and how identifying your real weak link is the first step to thriving on the land and in life.

✨ What you’ll hear:

• Christine’s personal story of switching cattle breeds to relieve a product weak link
• The true cost of symptom-chasing strategies like winter hay feeding and annual weed spraying
• Why buying a tractor might be more about tradition than need
• A clear breakdown of what a financial weak link is—and why it’s not always the root cause
• How the Holistic Management framework brings clarity, not complexity

If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start making decisions that actually move the needle, don’t miss Christine’s upcoming free 3-day masterclass:
 Why You're Not Thriving (Yet!): A Masterclass to Help You Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Start Managing with Purpose
📅 April 16–18 — Register here 

Episode 1 of the Why You're Not Thriving (Yet!)

In this episode, Christine invites you to rethink the way you make decisions on the land by exploring one powerful question:
 Are you managing the whole—or just reacting to the parts?

From pulling goat weed by hand to learning from legendary land steward Betsy Ross, Christine shares her own shift from symptom-chasing to systems-thinking. You’ll hear how this mindset shift led her to discover the ripple-effect power of holistic management—and how even well-intended decisions can create unintended consequences, just like what happened when wolves were removed from Yellowstone.

✨ You’ll learn:

• What holism really means in land stewardship
• Why managing for wholes—not parts—creates more aligned, resilient outcomes
• A simple way to think about decision testing (and why it matters)
• Common traps land stewards fall into—and how to avoid them

This episode is the first in a special series leading up to the free 3-day masterclass, Why You're Not Thriving (Yet!):  A Masterclass to Help You Stop Spinning Your Wheels and Start Managing with Purpose , happening April 16–18, 2025

 If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start managing with clarity, purpose, and alignment, this series (and masterclass) is for you.

👉 Register here: https://thrivinglandsteward.kit.com/17bcc4cea3

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Spring is here, the pastures are greening up, and you’re eager to get your livestock off hay and onto fresh grass. But before you open that gate—wait.

Grazing too soon is the #1 mistake ranchers make in the spring, and it could cost you all season. If you graze before your pastures are truly ready, you:
❌ Deplete root energy reserves, weakening plant recovery
❌ Reduce total forage production, forcing you to buy more hay later
❌ Decrease drought resilience, leading to pasture decline over time

So how do you know when your land is ready to graze? In this episode, we break down:
✔️ How grasses actually grow & why early grazing weakens them
✔️ What happens below the surface when you graze too soon
✔️ How to determine the right time to graze (without relying on a calendar)

👉 By the end of this episode, you’ll know exactly what to look for to avoid overgrazing this spring—so you can set your pastures up for long-term success.

📢 If this episode gave you something to think about, share it with a fellow rancher or land steward who could use this insight! Take a screenshot, post it to your IG stories, and tag me @ThrivingLandSteward so I can reshare.

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Your land is speaking. Are you listening? 🎙

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📚 Explore Self-Study Courses: Learn at your own pace!

• Reading Your Land for Profit, Resilience, and Regeneration
• Homestead, Farm, and Ranch Planning

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Let's make regenerative ranching and farming more intentional, profitable, and fulfilling. I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode—DM me on Instagram or schedule a call to chat about it!

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Website: https://thrivinglandsteward.com
Email: [email protected]

🌿💨 Did you hear that? Not just the rain and wind—but the land itself speaking to you. Every bare patch of soil, every rain puddle, every stubborn weed is sending a message. Are you listening?

When I first started my land stewardship journey, I thought I was in control. I had a vision and believed I could shape the land with money, labor, and effort. But nature had other plans. My frustration grew as my investments didn’t yield the expected results—until I realized something critical: I wasn’t managing the land. I was in a relationship with it.

In this episode, we dive into how to read the land by understanding the four fundamental ecosystem functions:
🌱 Water Cycle – How well is your land holding and cycling water?
🌱 Mineral Cycle – Are nutrients flowing effectively through your soil?
🌱 Energy Flow – How much sunlight is being captured and converted into life?
🌱 Biological Communities – Is biodiversity thriving, or are key species missing?

By learning to observe these natural indicators, you can make smarter decisions, reduce costs, and increase productivity—all while working with nature instead of against it.

📍 Want to learn more and how to apply this to your own land? Check out my self-study course Reading Your Land for Profitability, Resilience, and Regeneration

📍 Looking for a deeper planning framework? My Homestead, Farm, and Ranch Planning: Foundations for a Sustainable and Profitable Future course will help you align your land, finances, and vision for a thriving future. DM me "PLAN" for details.

🌾 Profit isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing the right thing.
Let’s dive in and learn how to truly listen to the land. 🎙️✨

🌿 Grab my free guide: 5 Essential Actions for Thriving Land Stewardship
🌱 Take the Ecosystem Quiz: Find out how well you can read your land
📚 Explore Self-Study Courses: Learn at your own pace!

• Reading Your Land for Profit, Resilience, and Regeneration
• Homestead, Farm, and Ranch Planning

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Let's make regenerative ranching and farming more intentional, profitable, and fulfilling. I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode—DM me on Instagram or schedule a call to chat about it!

Connect with Christine Martin:
Website: https://thrivinglandsteward.com
Email: [email protected]

In this episode of Regenerative Agriculture: Thriving as a Modern Rancher, Christine chats with Kelly Sidoryk about her lifelong journey with Holistic Management, from its early days as Holistic Resource Management in the 1980s to its continued impact on her multi-generational ranch today. Kelly shares how her family embraced change, implemented intensive grazing, and prioritized the human element in ranching—an often-overlooked but critical piece of the puzzle.

Together, Christine and Kelly dive into the challenges of succession planning, the evolving understanding of grazing management, and the importance of adaptability in ranching. They discuss the role of paradigms in decision-making, the power of clear communication, and the ongoing journey of learning in agriculture. Whether you're a seasoned rancher or just beginning your land stewardship journey, this episode is packed with insights on how to thrive holistically—financially, ecologically, and personally.

Tune in to learn:
✅ How Kelly’s family transformed their operation with Holistic Management
✅ Why the human side of ranching is just as important as the grazing and finances
✅ Practical insights on grazing planning, stocking rates, and recovery periods
✅ The importance of adaptability, mindset, and communication in succession planning

Plus, Kelly shares details about an upcoming Texas workshop on livestock handling, grazing, and holistic decision-making. Don’t miss this inspiring and wisdom-filled conversation!

👉 Listen now and start thriving in your ranching journey!

Workshop Details: https://www.cattleupstockmanship.com/events/full-circle-ranch-gathering

🌿 Grab my free guide: 5 Essential Actions for Thriving Land Stewardship
🌱 Take the Ecosystem Quiz: Find out how well you can read your land
📚 Explore Self-Study Courses: Learn at your own pace!

• Reading Your Land for Profit, Resilience, and Regeneration
• Homestead, Farm, and Ranch Planning

📧 Connect with Christine on Instagram
📅 Schedule a Call with Christine: Get personalized guidance for your land. 

Let's make regenerative ranching and farming more intentional, profitable, and fulfilling. I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode—DM me on Instagram or schedule a call to chat about it!

Connect with Christine Martin:
Website: https://thrivinglandsteward.com
Email: [email protected]

What if our relationship with the land isn’t just about productivity—but something sacred? In this episode, we explore the deeper meaning of land stewardship and how shifting from identifying as a farmer, rancher, or homesteader to a land steward transforms not only how we manage the land but how we see ourselves.

I’ll break down why the words we use shape our mindset, how forcing nature to our will creates unintended consequences, and what it means to listen to and work with the land instead of against it. We’ll also dive into the spiritual side of stewardship—caring for the land as an act of devotion, responsibility, and long-term regeneration.

Whether you’re just starting your journey or have been managing land for years, this episode will challenge you to rethink your role and invite you into a deeper connection with the land you care for.

Listen in, and let’s redefine what it truly means to be a land steward.

🔹 What does land stewardship mean to you? Connect with me on Instagram and let’s continue the conversation!

🌿 Grab my free guide: 5 Essential Actions for Thriving Land Stewardship
🌱 Take the Ecosystem Quiz: Find out how well you can read your land
📚 Explore Self-Study Courses: Learn at your own pace!

• Reading Your Land for Profit, Resilience, and Regeneration
• Homestead, Farm, and Ranch Planning

📧 Connect with Christine on Instagram
📅 Schedule a Call with Christine: Get personalized guidance for your land. 

Let's make regenerative ranching and farming more intentional, profitable, and fulfilling. I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode—DM me on Instagram or schedule a call to chat about it!

Connect with Christine Martin:
Website: https://thrivinglandsteward.com
Email: [email protected]

In this episode of Regenerative Agriculture: Thriving as a Modern Rancher, we’re diving into why building strong foundations is essential for achieving your long-term goals as a land steward. Using the analogy of building a house, I’ll share the three critical foundations you need to ensure your land operation thrives:

• Making decisions today that honor your long-term vision.
• Prioritizing investments that yield the greatest return.
• Avoiding burnout by pacing yourself and learning step by step.

I’ll also share personal stories, including my early struggles with a permanent chicken coop and a garden plagued by high soil salinity, to illustrate the costly consequences of skipping foundational planning.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, frustrated, or stuck, this episode is for you.

Together, let’s regenerate your land, profits, and quality of life!


🌿 Grab my free guide: 5 Essential Actions for Thriving Land Stewardship
🌱 Take the Ecosystem Quiz: Find out how well you can read your land
📚 Explore Self-Study Courses: Learn at your own pace!

• Reading Your Land for Profit, Resilience, and Regeneration
• Homestead, Farm, and Ranch Planning

📧 Connect with Christine on Instagram
📅 Schedule a Call with Christine: Get personalized guidance for your land. 

Let's make regenerative ranching and farming more intentional, profitable, and fulfilling. I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode—DM me on Instagram or schedule a call to chat about it!

Connect with Christine Martin:
Website: https://thrivinglandsteward.com
Email: [email protected]

In this episode of Regenerative Agriculture: Thriving as a Modern Rancher, we’re diving into the three biggest mistakes new landowners make when they jump into action without a plan. Whether you’re starting a homestead, farm, or ranch, skipping foundational planning can lead to costly mistakes, frustration, and burnout.

Through real-life examples—including my own early missteps—you’ll discover:

• Why understanding your land is the first step to success.
• How overcommitting to projects without a clear vision can derail your dream.
• The importance of treating your property like an enterprise, not a hobby.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unsure where to start, this episode will help you recognize the pitfalls and shift your perspective. Learn why slowing down and building a strong foundation is the key to achieving your land-based goals.

Ready to take the next step?

Join my 4-Week Homestead, Farm, or Ranch Planning Course to gain clarity, create a tailored plan, and avoid these costly mistakes. Enrollment is open now, and we start on Wednesday, January 22, 2025!
Visit HERE to learn more and secure your spot today.


🌿 Grab my free guide: 5 Essential Actions for Thriving Land Stewardship
🌱 Take the Ecosystem Quiz: Find out how well you can read your land
📚 Explore Self-Study Courses: Learn at your own pace!

• Reading Your Land for Profit, Resilience, and Regeneration
• Homestead, Farm, and Ranch Planning

📧 Connect with Christine on Instagram
📅 Schedule a Call with Christine: Get personalized guidance for your land. 

Let's make regenerative ranching and farming more intentional, profitable, and fulfilling. I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode—DM me on Instagram or schedule a call to chat about it!

Connect with Christine Martin:
Website: https://thrivinglandsteward.com
Email: [email protected]

In this episode, we explore the transformative power of Holistic Management and how it helps land stewards live authentically by aligning their farming practices with their core values. Drawing insights from previous conversations with Bluesette Campbell and the Soil Sisters, we dive deep into the importance of creating a vision that reflects your personal mission and purpose in agriculture.

I’ll share my own journey of discovering my “why” and how I struggled to define what I truly valued as a people pleaser. This episode is all about how Holistic Management empowers us to make decisions that are true to our own vision—not influenced by convention or outside pressures. We’ll also discuss the tools within the Holistic Management framework, like the 3-part goal and testing questions, that guide land stewards toward decisions that nurture both the land and their soul.

If you’re looking for practical insights on how to align your farming or ranching practices with your values, create a sustainable operation, and live authentically, this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how you can start building a life and business that reflects who you are and what truly matters to you.

🌿 Grab my free guide: 5 Essential Actions for Thriving Land Stewardship
🌱 Take the Ecosystem Quiz: Find out how well you can read your land
📚 Explore Self-Study Courses: Learn at your own pace!

• Reading Your Land for Profit, Resilience, and Regeneration
• Homestead, Farm, and Ranch Planning

📧 Connect with Christine on Instagram
📅 Schedule a Call with Christine: Get personalized guidance for your land. 

Let's make regenerative ranching and farming more intentional, profitable, and fulfilling. I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode—DM me on Instagram or schedule a call to chat about it!

Connect with Christine Martin:
Website: https://thrivinglandsteward.com
Email: [email protected]

In this episode, I sit down with Bluesette Campbell, a Holistic Management Educator, rancher, and passionate advocate for both regenerative agriculture and emotional resilience. Bluesette shares her unique journey from growing up on a sheep ranch in Montana to navigating the challenges of running a multi-generational cattle operation in Canada. Together, we explore the importance of authentic decision-making, the role of emotions in agricultural leadership, and the power of community support in both personal and professional growth.

Bluesette opens up about her upbringing, the hardships she faced as a daughter to a single mother in agriculture in the 80's, and how her path led her to embrace Holistic Management as a framework for life and land stewardship. We dive into the significance of understanding our core values and how they drive effective decision-making, not just in farming but in all areas of life.

Whether you're a seasoned land steward or new to regenerative agriculture, this episode offers valuable insights into creating sustainable, thriving operations while fostering emotional well-being and connection within families and communities. Join us for a candid, heart-felt conversation about finding your place in agriculture, overcoming challenges, and building a legacy of love and growth.

Bluesette also shares her approach to succession planning, her role in mentoring others through the process, and how she integrates Holistic Management principles into both her personal life and her community work. This episode is full of wisdom, vulnerability, and a powerful message about the importance of authenticity, family, and emotional health in regenerative agriculture.

Connect with the Bluesette Campbell:
Facebook: @campbellsbbarcranch
Website: https://B-C Ranch Inc.

🌿 Grab my free guide: 5 Essential Actions for Thriving Land Stewardship
🌱 Take the Ecosystem Quiz: Find out how well you can read your land
📚 Explore Self-Study Courses: Learn at your own pace!

• Reading Your Land for Profit, Resilience, and Regeneration
• Homestead, Farm, and Ranch Planning

📧 Connect with Christine on Instagram
📅 Schedule a Call with Christine: Get personalized guidance for your land. 

Let's make regenerative ranching and farming more intentional, profitable, and fulfilling. I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode—DM me on Instagram or schedule a call to chat about it!

Connect with Christine Martin:
Website: https://thrivinglandsteward.com
Email: [email protected]