It’s been a little while, but today’s episode is going to be a solo episode, because I want to give you a bit of a life update! I’m actually going to be taking a break from the podcast (for now), and really focusing on spending quality time with my kids and family. I’ve also had quite the health journey over the last year and a half, and I’ve felt called to share what that has looked like. 

Taking my health into my own hands has been quite the journey, and it’s given me so much clarity along the way. I know my journey is far from over, but I’m incredibly grateful for this life-changing experience, and the true healing I’ve been able to undergo.

I hope my story encourages you in some way, and empowers you to take control of your health, and ultimately, your life. Thank you for being here - I can’t wait to be back with you in the future!!

In this episode, I cover:

• What my health was like growing up + the debilitating stomach issues I experienced in college, and what that led to
• My 2 very different pregnancy experiences + what it looked like as I began navigating postpartum life as a Mom of 2
• How prioritizing rest and truly ‘slowing up’ has not only benefited me, but my family as well
• Several ‘healthier’ habits that I’ve been implementing for myself and my family
• The life-changing growth and healing I’ve experienced on my journey so far, while also knowing that I’ll never be completely ‘done’ either
• How I’ve become more in tune with my body + my kids and their needs, and why it’s necessary for me to take a break from podcasting for now

Resources & Links:

• Dietitian: Kennedy Youngren
• Reading Chart download
• Supporting Our Littles eBook
• Kids Task Chart [FREE download]  
• Buy some 2383 Farms Beef!
• 2383 Farms All Beef Cookbook
• Check out some recipes on our blog

Connect with Amanda:

• Follow on Instagram @2383farms
• Follow on Facebook @2383farms
• Check out my website
• Subscribe to our beef email list 
• Subscribe to my health journey email list
• Email Amanda at [email protected]

Related Episodes 

Episode 14: Functional Medicine with Dr. Mayer

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Find the complete show notes here: https://2383farms.com/blogs/podcast-shownotes/taking-health-into-my-own-hands-episode-23 

Today’s episode features Aly Robins, a business and marketing coach for agriculture and rural businesses, as well as the CEO of Snowy Mountain Marketing, a website development company. Aly loves helping her clients establish a solid foundation so they can grow their businesses, and make a life-changing income that truly supports them and their families.

We’re talking about growing your business & balancing motherhood, and why there isn’t necessarily a ‘balance’ between the two, but instead, how you can create more fulfillment in both of these roles.

In this episode, we cover:

• Aly’s journey of pursuing the path of entrepreneurship + learning to ask for support and set better boundaries in motherhood
• Taking your business seriously by making it an actual priority, and letting those around you know that it is
• The significant mindset shift that comes with being an entrepreneur + why this is something you can NOT skip if you want to be successful
• Getting crystal clear on both your personal ‘why’ and business ‘why’ 
• The importance of confronting your money mindset 
• Practical tips for starting your business without going into a ton of debt
• Why asking for help in motherhood allows you to get support where you really need it and show up as the best possible version of yourself for your kids

Resources & Links:

• Reading Chart download
• Supporting Our Littles eBook
• Kids Task Chart [FREE download]  
• Buy some 2383 Farms Beef!
• 2383 Farms All Beef Cookbook
• Check out some recipes on our blog

Connect with Aly:

• Follow on Instagram @alyrobins1
• Check out her website
• Listen to her podcast: The Agriculture & Rural Business Podcast 

Connect with Amanda:

• Follow on Instagram @2383farms
• Follow on Facebook @2383farms
• Check out my website
• Subscribe to our beef email list 
• Email Amanda at [email protected]

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Find the complete show notes here: https://2383farms.com/blogs/podcast-shownotes/growing-your-business-balancing-motherhood-with-aly-robins-episode-22

Today’s episode features Megan Pippitt, a fellow farm wife and mom in Nebraska, lover of a lox-tox lifestyle, and (more recently), a sourdough enthusiast. Megan Pippitt is a working farm mom attempting to find a little balance. She does her best to manage her time efficiently so she can maximize time with her family. Megan has really enjoyed building a community with other farm/rural wives and moms on social media; you can find her regularly sharing her favorite recipes, discount codes, advice, and more on her platform! Megan and I both work outside of the home too; the whole ‘working mom’ narrative definitely comes with its own perks and drawbacks. I was excited to chat with her more about what that ‘happy medium’ with motherhood and a career outside of the home looks like for her and her family.

In this episode, we cover:

• Finding your ‘happy medium’ with motherhood and working outside the home
• The very real feeling of ‘mom guilt’ that plagues many moms who work outside the home + turning to prayer and seeking God when you’re struggling with this
• Providing an extra layer of stability by working outside the home as a farm wife & mom
• Megan’s journey with sourdough so far + why it’s been a fun learning experience for her
• The importance of understanding you don’t need to ‘do’ motherhood alone and can ask for help + not going to the internet for all of the Mom advice, tips, etc.

Resources & Links:

• Reading Chart download
• Supporting Our Littles eBook
• Kids Task Chart [FREE download]
• Buy some 2383 Farms Beef!
• 2383 Farms All Beef Cookbook
• Check out some recipes on our blog

Connect with Megan:

• Follow on Instagram @megan_pippitt

Connect with Amanda:

• Follow on Instagram @2383farms
• Follow on Facebook @2383farms
• Check out my website
• Subscribe to our beef email list 
• Email Amanda at [email protected]

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Find the complete show notes here: https://2383farms.com/blogs/podcast-shownotes/we-can-work-outside-the-home-still-be-great-moms-with-megan-pippitt-episode-21

Today’s episode features Zoe Kaiser, row-crop farmer, rancher, farmer’s wife, farmer’s daughter, and Crop Insurance agent. Zoe lives in western Kansas with her husband; they’re both 5th generation farmers, and between the two of them, they have a lot of irons in the fire!

We’re explaining crop insurance in this episode - specifically from an agent’s perspective, because this is the world that Zoe and I both work in. Crop insurance plays a vital role for families and their farms, because really, it’s how they’re able to protect their livelihoods (no matter what kind of crazy weather occurs that year). We’re talking about the importance of multi-peril crop insurance, terms like the 10-year average and APH, a variety of policies and products that may be beneficial in protecting your family (depending on where you live), and more.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why crop insurance is like a critical safety net
• The importance of Multi-Peril Crop Insurance (MCPI) + what the 10 year average and APH program is
• The complicated nature of hail + why basic policies like hail and wind insurance are necessary (especially in certain geographical areas)
• Various insurance products and policies that can protect you and your family in multiple different ways
• Precipitation and drought-like conditions + how this greatly impacts planting, harvesting, and everything in between

Resources & Links:

• Reading Chart download
• Supporting Our Littles eBook
• Kids Task Chart [FREE download]
• Buy some 2383 Farms Beef!
• 2383 Farms All Beef Cookbook
• Check out some recipes on our blog

Connect with Zoe:

• Email Zoe at [email protected]
• Follow on Instagram @zoemariekaiser
• Check out her website

Connect with Amanda:

• Follow on Instagram @2383farms
• Follow on Facebook @2383farms
• Check out my website
• Subscribe to our beef email list 
• Email Amanda at [email protected]

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Find the complete show notes here: https://2383farms.com/blogs/podcast-shownotes/explaining-crop-insurance-with-zoe-kaiser-episode-20

Today’s episode is featuring Erin Fischer, a wife, mom, and small business owner residing in a tiny town in Oklahoma. I recently connected with Erin on social media, and I instantly fell in love with not only her enjoyable sense of humor, but her message surrounding homesteading, and why it’s something that is totally attainable for everyone. While Erin is a born and raised city girl, she always envisioned a life like she has now. She feels deeply connected to the land she calls home, and is truly embracing her role as (what she refers to herself) a ‘crappy homesteader’.

In this episode, we cover:

• Erin’s journey from city living to fully embracing homesteading in a way that works for her and her family
• Why homesteading doesn’t have to be a one-size-fits-all, but instead, choosing to focus on the well-being of YOUR unique home and life
• Finding your balance with homesteading, and not getting caught up in the ‘all or nothing’ mentality
• Making the decision to actually START your homesteading journey and what you’re interested in + taking baby steps when doing so
• How to get started with bulk shopping + why this may be a financial game changer for you and your family
• The power of the pivot, and how this applies to not only to homesteading, but also motherhood, relationships, career, and more

Resources & Links:

• Reading Chart download
• Supporting Our Littles eBook
• Kids Task Chart [FREE download]
• Buy some 2383 Farms Beef!
• 2383 Farms All Beef Cookbook
• Check out some recipes on our blog

Connect with Erin:

• Follow on Instagram @thefischerupper
• Check out her website

Connect with Amanda:

• Follow on Instagram @2383farms
• Follow on Facebook @2383farms
• Check out my website
• Subscribe to our beef email list 
• Email Amanda at [email protected]

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Find the complete show notes here: https://2383farms.com/blogs/podcast-shownotes/how-to-begin-homesteading-with-erin-fischer-episode-19

Today’s episode is featuring Hannah Guenther, a wife, mom, and Food, Nutrition, and Health Extension Educator. Hannah also resides in Nebraska (not too far from me), and I thought she would be the perfect person to bring on, and share more about the incredible food source that is beef. Hannah’s true passion lies in food and being in the kitchen; she loves the variety of work she gets to do in her current career role, and is fascinated by the ever-changing research in the nutrition and health industries. Both of our lives revolve greatly around beef, and I’m always intrigued to learn more about the nutritional value of what my family and I are eating.

In this episode, we cover: 

• Hannah’s passion for food and nutrition, which ultimately, led to her becoming a Food, Nutrition, and Health Extension Educator
• The incredible nutritional benefits we can get from consuming beef
• Why we should be incorporating beef + a variety of foods into our diets
• Including beef in your child’s diet from a young age
• Consuming enough protein for your body, goals, etc. + the amount of protein you need to survive on a daily basis
• Finding the balance of our body’s emotional response to food vs. nutrient density, and the way it fuels our bodies
• One of Hannah’s favorite, simple beef recipes
• Understanding how the beef you’re buying at the store is connected to family farms aiming to provide a quality, nutritious product for you
• Finding excitement through each new stage with your kids + keeping motherhood first, and your work second

Resources & Links:

• Reading Chart download
• Supporting Our Littles eBook
• Kids Task Chart [FREE download]
• Buy some 2383 Farms Beef!
• 2383 Farms All Beef Cookbook
• Check out some recipes on our blog

Connect with Hannah:

• Follow on Instagram @feedlotsofpeople
• Check out her Hay There newsletter

Connect with Amanda:

• Follow on Instagram @2383farms
• Follow on Facebook @2383farms
• Check out my website
• Subscribe to our beef email list 
• Email Amanda at [email protected]

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Find the complete show notes here: https://2383farms.com/blogs/podcast-shownotes/the-importance-of-incorporating-beef-in-our-diets-with-hannah-guenther-episode-18

Today’s episode is featuring Kayla Zenner, a mom, farm wife, fantastic cook, and creator of the Farmstyle. Kayla is passionate about giving moms the confidence to get in the kitchen, and create simple and delicious meals the whole family will love!

We’re talking all about meal planning in today’s episode - simple tips and tricks to help you with the meal planning process, what a typical grocery shopping schedule can look like, freezing meals (especially if it’s a meal you love and want to make sure you have extra for another time), and how ‘themed’ nights can add more excitement to your meals each week. We’re also chatting more about Kayla’s new meal plan subscription option (which I’m a huge fan of), and why flexibility with your meals and meal plan is super important.

In this episode, we cover: 

• Kayla’s journey from being a high school math teacher to eventually, creating the Farmstyle + her new meal plan subscription option
• Simple tips and tricks that help with meal planning
• Having flexibility with your meals during the week if your plans change, if you and your family want something different, etc.
• Kayla’s grocery shopping schedule + freezing meals in preparation for a busier season or for times when cooking is the last thing you want to do
• Keeping it SUPER simple when you’re beginning with meal planning + using ‘themed’ nights for meals each week
• Kayla’s favorite/most-used crockpot recipe for her and her family
• Not stressing out about your babies’ and kids’ sleep schedules and how much they’re sleeping

Resources & Links:

• Join Kayla’s Farmstyle Meal Plan Subscription (my affiliate link)
• Kayla’s Favorite Easy Pantry Meals Ebook
• Begin & Grow Business Mastermind Community
• Begin & Grow Business Mastermind Community - Direct to Consumer
• Reading Chart download
• Supporting Our Littles eBook
• Kids Task Chart [FREE download]
• Buy some 2383 Farms Beef!
• 2383 Farms All Beef Cookbook
• Check out some recipes on our blog

Connect with Kayla: 

• Follow on Instagram
• Follow on Facebook
• Follow on TikTok
• Check out her website

Connect with Amanda:

• Follow on Instagram @2383farms
• Follow on Facebook @2383farms
• Check out my website
• Subscribe to our beef email list 
• Email Amanda at [email protected]

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Find the complete show notes here: https://2383farms.com/blogs/podcast-shownotes-1/meal-planning-with-kayla-zenner-episode-17

Today’s episode is with Courtney Sheely, an amazing lady who I’ve been fortunate to know and grow close with during our mastermind journey over the last year. 

We’re diving deep into seed corn importance in this episode - more specifically, the variety of seed corn options, and why choosing the right product for your land and your goals is vital. We’re also chatting more about what it’s like to be a female in a very male-dominated industry, the power of owning your expertise and confidence in the field you’re in, finding an uplifting community of other like-minded women who choose to encourage and support you, and more.

In this episode, we cover: 

• Courtney’s story of growing up in ag, and how that led her down the path to becoming an independent sales rep for Pioneer Seed
• The various seed corn options + why one type of seed corn won’t work for every type of farm land
• Courtney’s ‘mixed bag’ experience as a female ag industry business owner + owning your expertise and gaining confidence with what you’re doing
• Finding a core community of like-minded women that will support and lift each other up
• Letting your kids actually be kids + giving yourself internal grace, especially when you experience feelings of mom guilt

Resources & Links:

• Begin & Grow Business Mastermind Community
• Begin & Grow Business Mastermind Community - Direct to Consumer
• Reading Chart download
• Supporting Our Littles eBook
• Kids Task Chart [FREE download]
• Buy some 2383 Farms Beef!
• 2383 Farms All Beef Cookbook
• Check out some recipes on our blog

Connect with Courtney: 

• Follow on Instagram @sheelyagservice@courtsheely and @countryrootsgrowandharvest
• Check out her website

Connect with Amanda:

• Follow on Instagram @2383farms
• Follow on Facebook @2383farms
• Check out my website
• Subscribe to our beef email list 
• Email Amanda at [email protected]

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Find the complete show notes here: https://2383farms.com/blogs/podcast-shownotes/diving-deep-into-seed-corn-importance-in-our-operations-with-courtney-sheely-episode-16

Today’s episode is with a special guest, Natalie Kovarik, and we’re diving into all things agriculture (more specifically, calving season), and motherhood.

Calving season is by far one of my favorite subjects to talk about; it can be a challenging and stressful time for my household, but it’s also a time for us to slow down, and spend more quality time together as a family (which I’m super grateful for). If you’re in a similar season with ranching, motherhood, business, or anything in between, I know you’ll love all of the incredible wisdom and advice Natalie shares in this episode!

In this episode, we cover: 

• Natalie’s journey into entrepreneurship using social media and her passion for agriculture
• One of the biggest struggles Natalie faces as a ranch wife during calving season + how you can provide support for your spouse during this time
• The importance of involving your kids and spending time together as much as possible during busier seasons
• Understanding the ebbs and flows that will inevitably come when you’re a mom in business + being intentional about where your priorities are placed
• Natalie’s passion that is advocating for and sharing her unique perspective of the beef industry
• The ‘bigger’ situations and struggles that come with parenting older kids/teenagers vs. little kids and babies

Resources & Links:

• Reading Chart download
• Supporting Our Littles eBook
• Kids Task Chart [FREE download]  
• Buy some 2383 Farms Beef!
• 2383 Farms All Beef Cookbook
• Check out some recipes on our blog

Connect with Natalie: 

• Follow on Instagram
• Listen to Natalie’s podcast: Discover Ag
• Check out her website

Connect with Amanda:

• Follow on Instagram @2383farms
• Follow on Facebook @2383farms
• Check out my website
• Subscribe to our beef email list 
• Email Amanda at [email protected]

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Find the complete show notes here: https://2383farms.com/blogs/podcast-shownotes/balancing-calving-season-motherhood-with-natalie-kovarik-episode-15

Have you had the experience of going to your doctor when you’re not feeling well, and you know something isn’t quite right, but..they just brush off your feelings and tell you this is most likely your new ‘normal’? Unfortunately, this was my experience..until I connected with Dr. Brittany Mayer, who’s the incredible guest in today’s episode!

Dr. Brittany Mayer, DNP, FNP-BC is a compassionate healthcare professional dedicated to the art and science of healing. A proud graduate of the University of Nebraska Medicine with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice, Dr. Mayer brings a wealth of experience from diverse medical fields including NICU, Emergency Medicine, Labor and Delivery, Women’s Health, and Functional Medicine. Driven by a passion for Integrative Medicine, Dr. Mayer is committed to delivering holistic care that addresses the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit.

In this episode we cover: 

• What functional medicine/integrative health really is and why it’s important to optimize your body’s ‘foundation’ as much as possible
• The types of services Dr. Mayer offers patients in her practice + the initial evaluation process for someone beginning their functional medicine journey
• How it looks to work with patients virtually, compared to in person
• How looking at the ‘whole picture’ and digging deep into your health concerns will dramatically help you going forward
• What a parasite cleanse REALLY is + what may be happening within your body if you’re infected with a parasite
• Testing to learn more about and better support your kids’ immune systems and overall health

Resources & Links:

• Reading Chart download
• Supporting Our Littles eBook
• Kids Task Chart [FREE download]
• Buy some 2383 Farms Beef!
• 2383 Farms All Beef Cookbook
• Check out some recipes on our blog

Connect with Dr. Mayer: 

• Follow on Instagram
• Follow on Facebook
• Check out her website
• Email Dr. Mayer at [email protected] 

Connect with Amanda:

• Follow on Instagram @2383farms
• Follow on Facebook @2383farms
• Check out my website
• Subscribe to our email list 
• Email Amanda at [email protected]

Make sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!

Find the full show notes here: https://2383farms.com/blogs/podcast-shownotes/functional-medicine-with-dr-mayer-episode-14