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The viral "Soft Life" trend promises ease and relaxation, but for women on a 24/7 demanding farm, it can feel impossible. We get real about why you simply cannot "quiet quit" the family farm, and how the impossible standard of relaxation just leads to more guilt. We share a funny, yet frustrating, story about a personal "soft life moment" interrupted by a farm emergency. True resilience isn't about avoiding work; it's about intentional prioritization and finding small, realistic hacks to reach sustainable exhaustion.

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Farming today is an incredibly high-risk venture. Due to unstable commodity markets and rising input costs, the median farm income is often a loss. This episode explores the new rules of financial resilience for farm families. We break down why 70-90% of a farm household's income now comes from off-farm sources, and why this "side job" is actually the main financial anchor for healthcare and stability. Learn how farmers are fighting back by becoming entrepreneurs, building niches through value-added products and agri-tourism, and what this shift means for the future of rural life.

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What does it truly mean to be "fine"? This week, we peel back the layers on functional and seasonal depression, challenging the idea that mental health struggles must look a certain way. We discuss the trap of comparing pain—why it’s unproductive to measure your struggle against someone else’s—and why support, not severity, is the goal. Plus, we cover the critical moments when your coping skills unexpectedly falter and the clear, compassionate signposts for knowing when it’s time to talk to a professional about your path.

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This week, we're talking about the moment the honeymoon officially ended and we realized that "farm wife" wasn't just a title—it was a whole new reality.  We get honest about the massive identity shift from newlywed partner to farm wife and mom, and the impossible pressure to be the capable partner in the field and the perfect, nurturing mother at home. Plus, we're tearing down the shame around postpartum struggles with an honest dive into a personal experience with PPA, reminding you that the unknown is a valid and messy struggle.  Finally, we share the faith, family, and farm hacks that helped us find our way between the rows. If you've ever felt like your reality looks nothing like the "perfect" farm family myth, this one's for you!

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Every woman experiences major life changes—becoming a mom, getting married, or taking on a demanding new role. But what about the hidden grief that comes with it? This week, we're talking about non-traditional loss, the kind that leaves you feeling a quiet sadness but gives you no one to mourn with. We explore the painful loss of your 'old self' (the freedom, the spontaneity, the friends) and the silent ache of unmet dreams. We also dive into the unique grief that comes from losing the simple, 'normal' life—whether it's the quiet weekend mornings or the holidays without a care in the world. It's time to validate the grief that is rarely spoken about.

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For farm families, the traditional January 1st has nothing on the feeling when the combines start rolling. It’s the unofficial new year, a sudden, full-time shift into one of the busiest seasons. This week, we're diving into the Harvest Bubble: that intense, high-energy world where long hours are the norm. We'll explore the immediate, jarring changes the season brings, discuss the importance (and logistics!) of feeding the crew with easy-to-transport meals, and share the surprising ways we've learned to connect—or even what we've learned about our partners—when they’re working sunup to sundown.

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In this episode, we're getting real about what's left in the tank at the end of a long day. We're diving into the heavy topic of self-care and stress, especially for the men in our lives who don't get "sick days." We talk about the immense pressure farmers face and the toll it takes on their mental and physical health. We also get personal about our own struggles with "mom guilt" and the feeling of having nothing left to give at the end of a draining day. Join us as we explore what it means to feel appreciated, whether you're a stay-at-home mom or working a nine-to-five, and how to fill our own cups so we have something left for the ones we love.

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Did we choose the farm life, or did it choose us? In this episode, we’re diving into the differences between growing up in a city versus a rural area and how our different upbringings have shaped us. We’ll discuss the traditional roles of a farm wife, the unexpected benefits of having grain bins, and how we're working to add to our farms’ legacies while raising the next generation. We'll also be talking about self-care: what it looks like for us as women, and if men prioritize it at all.

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In this episode, we're getting down to business—literally. We're talking about managing the farm finances, from the stressful transition of taking over the books to the reality of paying bills and making a farm a successful business. We also break down the outdated "farm wife" stereotype and share what our roles really look like. Join us as we discuss the differences between generations in farming, the unseen workload our husbands carry, and the unique lessons we learn from each other as men and women.

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Harvest has begun, which means long days and even longer nights for our husbands. Join us for our very first episode as we dive into what it's like when fall rolls around and the busy harvest season kicks off. We also talk about the different seasons of life and the friendships that come with them—from the ones that last a lifetime to the ones that are only with you for a little while. Tune in to get to know your hosts, hear a few stories, and laugh with us as we figure out this podcasting thing together. 

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