Wild & Waking

You all know how strongly I believe that you have the capability to bring any goal or dream to life. As I reflect on what I’ve learned over the past several months of my healing journey, I’ve come to realize my own attachment between achievement and worthiness, productivity and feeling like enough. I’ve been doing a lot of intentional work on untangling these ideas within myself and I’ve noticed how many others have their own version of this as well. In today’s episode, I share my thoughts on the confusing intersection between chasing and content.

In this episode, we cover: 

• Being aware of where your goals are coming from and what your motivations are behind them
• Accepting that multiple things can be true at one time
• The comparison trap of social media
• How goals can work alongside the vision you have for your overall life

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about ASCEND retreats and get on my email list to get all the updates!
• Join the waitlist for Masterminds! (registration opening in June 2023)
• Get your Monthly Mileage Tracker here
• Learn more about my speaking
• Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82’s little sister!)
• Get your YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community!
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

Connect with Emily:

• Follow on Instagram and Facebook
• Join my email list
• Check out my website
• Connect with on LinkedIn

Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews help us reach more rockstar rural women, and are always greatly appreciated!

Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/043-the-confusing-intersection-between-chasing-and-content

On today’s episode, I have the joy of chatting with my friend, Annaliese Wegner about embracing your changing roles on and off the farm. As women, specifically women in Ag, our roles change as we continue to grow and evolve. Often with each change there can be a period of uncertainty and we adjust to what each role and season has to offer. 

Annaliese is a Wisconsin girl, dairy farmer, wife and twin mom. You might know her as Modern-day Farm Chick. Annaliese has been sharing her story online for the past 11ish years in order to help connect people to their farmer. Through social media, mastermind events and her speaking, Annaliese encourages other women in agriculture to share their unique story. 

In this episode, we cover: 

• Her story and transition from growing up on her family farm to moving to her husband’s family farm
• Defining a Modern-day Farm Chick 
• The importance of trying new things and being open to opportunities that present themselves
• The power of focusing on your unique strengths and what lights you up 
• How to help yourself when you find yourself in the comparison trap of social media
• Tips for hosting an in-person event 

Resources & Links:

• Finish by Jon Acuff [affiliate link]
• Learn more about ASCEND retreats and get on my email list to get all the updates!
• Learn more about my speaking
• Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82’s little sister!)
• Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community!
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

Connect with Annaliese:

• Follow on Instagram @modfarmchick , Facebook, and Tiktok
• Check out her website

Connect with Emily:

• Follow on Instagram and Facebook
• Join my email list
• Check out my website
• Connect with on LinkedIn

Some links referenced above are affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!

Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews help us reach more rockstar rural women, and are always greatly appreciated!

Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/042-embracing-your-changing-roles-on-and-off-the-farm-with-annaliese-wegner

It’s officially planting season in our neck of the woods. I don’t know about you, but that means our family’s schedule gets turned upside down, sometimes for weeks on end. If you’re a farm wife, busy season might look different depending on your location, operation, or your role. If you’re not in agriculture, there may be a different time of year that looks extra chaotic compared to others. In today’s episode, I’m going to share the things I’ve learned on how to navigate busy seasons, such as planting and harvest, as a farm wife. 

Even when I know it’s coming and what to expect, it can still be a lot. To be honest, sometimes it’s downright HARD. Thankfully, over the past seven years of living on the farm, I’ve come to understand what I can do to set myself up for success. I hope there’s a nugget or two in this conversation that will help you and your family on your own journey! 

My top tips for how to navigate busy seasons as a farm wife:

• You don’t have to sit at home… go out and DO! 
• Find a community that understands what you’re going through
• YOU get to decide what this looks like; let go of the expectations of others 
• It’s okay to adjust your expectations in this season 
• Keep a positive mindset 
• Remembering that this too shall pass! 

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about ASCEND retreats and get on my email list to get all the updates!
• Learn more about my speaking
• Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82’s little sister!)
• Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community!
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

Connect with Emily:

• Follow on Instagram and Facebook
• Join my email list
• Check out my website
• Connect with on LinkedIn

Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews help us reach more rockstar rural women, and are always greatly appreciated!

Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/041-how-to-navigate-busy-seasons-as-a-farm-wife

On today’s episode, I am joined by my friend, Lou Bluth! Throughout her lifetime, Lou has been on quite the journey from growing up in Texas to meeting a red bearded farmer at college in Utah to getting established in a whole new world on a Mormon colony in Mexico and eventually finding freedom as a family by living as their authentic selves. 

Lou and her husband, Bronson, have been on a journey of asking questions, personal and spiritual growth, and breaking outside of the norm to find freedom and fulfillment. 

I have LOVED watching Lou’s journey unfold and know that you’ll be inspired by the knowledge, passion, and curiosity that she has to offer. She is truly a unique light in this world and I’m beyond grateful to bring this conversation to you!

Lou Bluth is a wild, free, and curious farmwife on a soul journey of discovery. She’s a Texas-born girl living in the Chihuahua, Mexico desert. She’s growing a brand, two boys, lots of onions, and a deeper connection with herself and the mystery of life.

In this episode, we cover: 

• Constantly seeking fulfillment in your life
• Not living on autopilot 
• Navigating a personal growth journey with your spouse (when they aren’t quite on board yet)
• Asking yourself the question “do I really believe that or was I just taught to believe that?”

Resources & Links:

• You are a Badass by Jen Sincero [affiliate link]
• Learn more about ASCEND retreats and get on my email list to get all the updates!

• Learn more about my speaking
• Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82’s little sister!)
• Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community!
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

Connect with Lou:

• Connect with her on Instagram @loubluth and @elvikingobrand
• Subscribe to her podcasts Desert Farmwives and El Vikingo & Lou
• Book a call with Lou to learn more about Soul Retreat

Connect with Emily:

• Follow on Instagram and Facebook
• Join my email list
• Check out my website
• Connect with on LinkedIn

Some links referenced above are affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!

Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews help us reach more rockstar rural women, and are always greatly appreciated!

Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/040-asking-questions-and-finding-freedom-with-lou-bluth

In today’s episode, I’m going to dive into a topic that has come up NUMEROUS times lately for both myself and amongst many other women in my life. Today is an opportunity for me to ask you, “are your goals what you actually want?” So often we latch onto a goal because we think it sounds good or we think it’s something we should achieve. But does that goal actually align with your values and what you want your everyday reality to look like?

In this episode, we cover: 

• What is your definition of success? 
• The potential misalignment between what our goals are and our desired life
• Putting blinders on the what you think you “should” do and really digging deep into what makes sense for you and your life

Resources & Links:

• The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy [affiliate link]
• Learn more about ASCEND retreats and get on my email list to get all the updates!
• Learn more about my speaking
• Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82’s little sister!)
• Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community!
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

Connect with Emily:

• Follow on Instagram and Facebook
• Join my email list
• Check out my website
• Connect with on LinkedIn

Some links referenced above are affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!

Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews help us reach more rockstar rural women, and are always greatly appreciated!

Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/039-are-your-goals-what-you-actually-want

In today’s episode, I am chatting with a new friend, Theresa Lear Levine! Throughout our conversation we talked about a tool called EFT tapping, unpacking goal trauma, understanding our subconscious mind alongside our conscious awareness, and aligning our goals to our values. It was SUCH a fascinating conversation that opened my eyes to so many new ideas and tools. I think I left our interview with more questions than answers and look forward to diving more into Theresa’s work and using EFT tapping in my own life! I can’t wait to hear what you think of our conversation!

In this episode, we cover: 

• What EFT tapping is and how it works
• Unpacking goal trauma 
• How you can’t overcome what’s happening in the subconscious with the conscience or logical mind
• Aligning your goals with your values to ensure you feel fulfilled 

Resources & Links:

• The Body Keeps the Score byBessel van der Kolk M.D. [affiliate link]
• Learn more about ASCEND retreats and get on my email list to get all the updates!

• Learn more about my speaking
• Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82’s little sister!)
• Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community!
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

If you'd like to get access to the exclusive EFT tapping session that Theresa and I did after the show recording, simply visit theprivatesessions.com and she'll send it to you right away! Tapping along with us is just like working with Theresa and it's jam packed with value, nervous system regulation and breakthroughs!

Connect with Theresa:

• Subscribe to her podcast, Becoming More Me
• Check out her website
• Follow in Instagram @theresalearlevine

Connect with Emily:

• Follow on Instagram and Facebook
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• Connect with on LinkedIn

Some links referenced above are affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!

Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews help us reach more rockstar rural women, and are always greatly appreciated!

Find the complete show notes: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/038-using-eft-tapping-to-get-out-of-your-own-way-with-theresa-lear-levine

On today’s episode, join us for a bit of a behind-the-scenes as the ASCEND retreat coaches sit down over coffee (that’s already been drank) and chat about all the things. Over the last couple years, these women have become so near and dear to my heart. They’ve seen me at my absolute best and at my sobbing worst and I’m truly honored to coach alongside them and get to share their wisdom and insights with you today. 

In this episode, we cover: 

• Our biggest pieces of advice in entrepreneurship
• Dos and don'ts in business
• The power of community 
• Taking a chance on yourself
• How to combat naysayers and small town gossip
• The importance of boundaries and how to uphold them 
• Our favorite colors, pump up jams, and more! 

Resources & Links:

• Daring Greatly by Brene Brown [affiliate link]
• YouTube video when girl burns her hair
• Learn more about ASCEND retreats and get on my email list to get all the updates!
• Learn more about my speaking
• Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82’s little sister!)
• Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community!
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

Connect with the Coaches:

• Kylie
• Follow on Instagram at @kylieepperson_
• Check out her website
• Subscribe to her podcast, Midwest Farm Wives


• Kiah
• Subscribe to Kiah’s podcast, Climbing with Coach Kiah
• Follow on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok
• Check out her website


• Hannah
• Follow on Instagram @hannahgaebeldorn
• Check out her website

Connect with Emily:

• Follow on Instagram and Facebook
• Join my email list
• Check out my website
• Connect with on LinkedIn

Some links referenced above are affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!

Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews help us reach more rockstar rural women, and are always greatly appreciated!

Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/037-coffee-chat-with-the-ascend-retreat-coaches

On today’s episode I have the honor of chatting with Danna Larson of the Rural Revival Podcast. When I very first discovered podcasts back in 2019, her show was one of the first that I devoured. The stories that she shared had a huge impact on what I imagined to be possible for my life. Her storytelling shows incredible people in rural communities doing big things for their small towns. I continue to learn and be inspired by her today and am honored to share her wisdom and insight with you!

In this episode, we cover: 

• How other people’s success and stories can show us what is possible 
• Working through imposter syndrome 
• How dreams are put on our heart for a reason 
• The power of taking messy action 
• How to support businesses and business owners in your small town 
• The ripple effect that happens when we step into our calling

Resources & Links:

• Small Town Dreamer Challenge
• Raised to Stay
• Farm Dinner Kit
• What Could Be Tour Kit
• Social Media for Small Towns Course
• Learn more about my speaking
• Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82’s little sister!)
• Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community!
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

Connect with Danna: 

• Follow on Instagram @ruralrevivalco and Facebook
• Subscribe to her podcast, Rural Revival
• Check out her website

Connect with Emily:

• Follow on Instagram and Facebook
• Join my email list
• Check out my website
• Connect with on LinkedIn

Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews help us reach more rockstar rural women, and are always greatly appreciated!

Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/036-reviving-rural-communities-with-danna-larson

“How did you quit your 9-5?” I get asked that question all the time. I've been hesitant to share my answer because I don’t feel like my story is one that anyone should look to for any sort of game plan or advice. But, it has gotten me to where I am today nonetheless. So in today’s episode, I’ll share my story of how I left my full time career to start my own business. I hope that you’re able to take pieces of my story to gain inspiration on your own journey! 

In this episode about how I quit my 9-5, we cover: 

• Sometimes comfort keeps us stuck where we’re not meant to be
• Tactical tips on how to approach leaving your 9-5
• Embracing that some things serve us in a season and then we outgrow them 
• Listening to your intuition and where your passion leads

Resources & Links:

• Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo [affiliate link]
• Learn more about my speaking
• Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82’s little sister!)
• Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community!
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

Connect with Emily:

• Follow on Instagram and Facebook
• Join my email list
• Check out my website
• Connect with on LinkedIn

Some links referenced above are affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!

Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews help us reach more rockstar rural women, and are always greatly appreciated!

Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/035-how-i-quit-my-9-5

Today I have the honor of being joined by my sweet friend, Jenny Roth, to talk about having permission to build a life and business that you love. Back in October, there was a day where I reached out to several people to get myself the help I needed; both personally and professionally. One of those people was Jenny. Jenny is a copywriter and she and I have been working together ever since. She has blessed my life and I know she’ll bless yours too.

Jenny Roth is a conversion copywriter for business owners and personal brands. She specializes in joyful, strategic copy that generates leads and welcomes your clients with open arms. Her mission is uncovering words that will resonate most with your clients, so you can have higher converting, fun-to-read copy, without spending hours upon hours at your keyboard to make it happen. Jenny started her copywriting business back in 2014, working very part-time when her three daughters were small, to going full-time now that her kids are all in school. When she isn't writing, you can find her hanging out with her husband and three daughters in beautiful, windy South Dakota where they love to camp, swim in the Missouri river, raise chickens, and ride bikes.

In this episode, we cover: 

• What a copywriter is and what they do
• Evolving and changing along with your business 
• Tips on how to improve your own copywriting
• A helpful and encouraging mindset about time management 
• The power of just starting and then learning and growing from there 

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about my new mastermind offers HERE
• Dying of Politeness by Gina Davis [affiliate link]

• Learn more about my speaking
• Get your YouDoYou32 tracker! (82’s little sister!)
• Get your #YouDoYou82 tracker and join the Facebook community!
• Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

Connect with Jenny: 

• Follow on Instagram @jennyrothcopywriting
• Subscribe to her podcast, Above the Bar Copy
• Check out her website

Connect with Emily:

• Follow on Instagram and Facebook
• Join my email list
• Check out my website
• Connect with on LinkedIn

Some links referenced above are affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!

Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode! Reviews help us reach more rockstar rural women, and are always greatly appreciated!

Find the complete show notes here: https://www.emilyreuschel.com/034-permission-to-build-a-life-and-business-that-you-love-with-jenny-roth