Midwest Farm Wives
By MWFW
Midwest Farm WivesOct 16, 2020
Ep 60- The one where we shift perspective
Welcome back! We interview Mom of 4 and Farm Wife Michaela Gasseling, also known as @cowgirlbootsandrunningshoes on IG. 2020 not only did a pandemic hit but one of life's biggest curve balls for the soon to be Mom of 4. Listen in as we chat not minimizing struggles and leaning into the good God does, even if we aren't aware of it at the time and how important shifting our perspective can be for our lives. Stay Grateful friends!
Thank you to the sponsor of this weeks episode: Grasshopper. "With Grasshopper Mowers, nothing gets in the way of #MowDay."
Ep 59- The one where we are back.
We had some sound issues with Kys mic this episode, darn rural everything. Sorry about that. Bare with us as we fix that for next episode. But we are BACK!! Stay tuned for 2 episodes a month from us.
Do us a favor! Head to one of our Instagram pages @kylieepperson_ or @farmwifeguru and tell us how you have cultivated courage this year so far. Brag on yourself and be in the moment of celebration for YOU!
Ep 58- The one where we cultivate courage
This was Ky and Whit's talk at Cultivating Courage this year.
The entire conference is available online if you'd like to hear all the speakers:
docs.google.com/forms/d/1NeXDAE8D5HZBjdJ6YOBZ4Xoc6tYFiuDNR4bmEIhsC7s/edit?usp=sharing
Ep 57- The one where we are thankful...for so much
Welcome back to Season 4!
Harvest was busy as you all know and it was hard to catch up, so here we are with a new season for you all.
Sickness, The Hard, Farming in the Off Season, Thanksgiving, Winter Happenings and so much more.
What are you thankful for this week?
We are glad to be back chatting with you all.
Ky and Whit
Ep 56- The one where your title does not matter to anyone but you
We all wear so many hats, sometimes one title just doesn't fit each of us!
We want to make sure you know in our space here and our spaces on social media, not matter what title you hold or have created and worked hard in: It matters because it is yours to hold. We are proud of you for being brave enough to get where you are!
"Remove yourself from people who treat you like: your time doesn't matter, your feelings are worthless and you are replaceable!"
Ep 52- The one where we interview a dietiTian
Welcome back! We interview the amazing Kennedy Haney, a registered dietitian and dairy farmer. She answer so many listener questions and teaches us so much in this episode we had to split it into two part! So without further ado....here's Part 1!
Find her on Instagram @the.dugout.dietitian
We have linked several mentions she makes in this episode!
Modern roots link: https://www.modernroots.org/store/c1/Featured_Products.html#/ Magnesium lotion/balm: https://www.modernroots.org/store/p245/Magnesium_Lotion.html#/ Deodorant: https://www.modernroots.org/apps/search?q=Deodorant#/ Cheribundi: Cheribundi ORIGINAL Tart Cherry Juice - 50 Tart Cherries Per 8 Fl Oz Serving (Pack of 12), 100% Juice Naturally Sweetened, Hint of Apple, Reduce Soreness, Recover Faster, Boost Immunity, Improve Sleep https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004H3V1SQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_S5ZWJTHG3T34MBRZ6Q0S?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
Ep 55- The one where we hustle into harvest
Welcome back! We hope whatever season you are in you are taking it head on with some gratitude and practicing really being in the moment.
Happy and safe harvest to all of our other farm families listening.
Ep 54- The one where the guilt is real
10 affirmations for Moms with guilt:
You Matter
You are strong
You are worthy of good things
You are loved
You are a good mom because you love your kids
Its not your job to be perfect: offer your self and your kids grace everyday
Forgive yourself for your failures
God has called you to Motherhood, through him you can do all things!
Enjoy!
Ep 53- The one where we interview a dietiTian Part 2
If you missed Part 1 be sure to make some time and go give it a listen too!
Kennedy Haney can be found @the.dugout.dietitian on Instagram.
Ep 51- The one where we are back
Thanks for understanding life gets crazy sometimes and we have worked hard to be where our feet are this summer. So were back and ready to chat all the things with you all.
xoxo Ky and Whit
Ep 50- The one where we are where our feet are
We are embracing where our feet are and trying to live in the moment. Positively and being our best selves.
We hope you'll join along in celebrating all the small wins in your day to day and live life to the fullest.
Ep 49- The one where we grow slow
You can find her on Facebook and Instagram @jenniferdukeslee
Purchase her book here: www.amazon.com/shop/farmwifeguru Have a great day and stay grateful.
Also please excuse the issues of rural internet. A few areas lag and to be honest we just rolled with it. Thanks for your grace and understanding!
Ep 48- The one where we drink and dream (LIVE)
We are planning on going live for episodes every once in a while!
Enjoy us just enjoying each other :)
Ep 47- The one where we phone a friend
"Stick with the people that pull the magic out of you instead of add to the madness."
Ep 46- The one where we feel like frauds
We have both felt we have dis credited what we do everyday in our homes and lives to the point that it makes you mentally struggle. This episode is pretty raw and made us feel better to get it off our chests.
We apologize for the kids making noise but this is the real reel for us both! A chatty two year old and a baby row who loves his momma!
Ep 45- The one where we cultivate our choices
We hope you enjoy and begin to realize every choice we make is ours. And that we have to stop playing victim to the things that happen to us. We are always one choice away from something better or more positive.
"If you don't like where you're at move. That's how feet work!"
Enjoy!
Ep 44- The one where we answer your questions
We so appreciate you all listening and hope you are surviving whatever season you are in!
Ep 43- The one where we explore friendship
We get deep into friendship talk this episode with two amazing ladies, Jess Norman and Jen Stutzman. We chat aging and friendships, friendship breakups, how to be a good friend and how to prune for new growth of relationships. Its long but its worth it, stick with us for it and leave a review if you feel so inclined!
Jess Norman- Podcasts- Moving on Podcast and The Huddle Co. www.instagram.com/jessie_rush_norman/
Jen Stutzman- www.instagram.com/heartofthebison/
Ep 42- The one where we move our body
Kylie and Whit have both been athletes their whole lives. Navigating working out, being busy mothers, farm life and living away from a gym has been a struggle but make the time for their selves and their mental well being!
Whether its a walk, jog, bike ride or a hiit workout you'll never regret the movement you make and the importance to keep your heart, lungs and body healthy.
Join our special guest Dairy Girl Fitness. Emily Shaw a fitness advocate and dairy girl we get the honor of chatting with!
Find her here: www.instagram.com/dairygirlfitness/?hl=en
ENJOY!
Episode 41- The one where we make the most of our time
“Time is non-refundable, use it with intention”
We are in the midst of winter time and Motherhood: the struggles, guilt, balancing acts and time crunches. Its a short chat but one we both needed to talk out together. We hope whatever season you are in you know you aren't alone, and each day that passes is still a blessing!
Ep 40- The one where we keep on keeping on
Ep 39- The one where we just talk
Ep 38- the one where we're in the trenches
You're not alone, we're in the trenches with you friend.
Ep 37- the one where traditions matter
Harvest is over in Kansas but still rolling on in Missouri. We pray you all are finishing stronger than you started and are feeling grateful in whatever season you are in.
We salute the THEYS on the operations this episode and are thankful for those folks on our operations, we hope you take a second and appreciate those people too!
Holidays are upon us and with covid could make things more challenging. We pray you take some time to take some deep breaths, slow down and appreciate the little things in life because one day or a year from now may seem like big things.
See you in two weeks :)
Ep 36- the one where we keep our heads above water
Ep 35- The one where we improvise
We haven't had the extra time or energy to catch up for a podcast quite yet so we thought we would improvise. Whitney hosted a women in ag event, cultivating courage at the beginning of 2020 and had several amazing speakers. We thought to get you a couple episodes we would share our speeches, Part 1 is Whitney and Business owner, Farm wife and soon to be momma Katie Dowson.
Thanks for your loyalty and understanding the craziness of farm life.
Enjoy!
Ep 34- The one where you asked and we answered
Ep 33- The one where we go with the flow
GRACE PATIENCE and UNDERSTAND are our go to words for harvest.
"If you gave it your best, then your best is enough!" Our mantra for harvest.
Whits Blog Post we chat for harvest tips, hacks and recipes- farmwifeguru.com/2020/09/11/harvest-2020-from-the-farm-wife/
We giggle, we chat our struggles as mom, farm wives and in general and we want you all to know we are here for you in any struggle you are facing!
As we said please go listen to episode 6 the one where we prepare for grace, its a favorite of ours and one we really think is good to hear before harvest and any busy season you are entering!
Ep 32- The one where the weather makes us or breaks us
To plant and tend to seeds solely on our faith that God will provide the right amount of rain and the right amount of sun is what farming is. And when things unpredictable happen and take away what we have worked so hard for, its a hard uncontrollable pill to swallow. So we are sending out big prayers to all the farm families and folks struggling in Iowa currently. If you have missed it on the news (mainly because it hasn't been recognized) August 10th 2020 the Midwest, mainly Iowa was hit strongly by Derecho, hurricane like winds that took out crops, homes, grain bins and so much more.
We interview an Iowan who experience the storms rath first hand. www.facebook.com/eshelmanfarms/
If you are looking to donate and help our fellow farmers and friends in Iowa please see the amazing contributors below:
American Red Cross www.redcross.org/about-us/news-and-events/news/2020/red-cross-helping-people-after-midwest-derecho.html
Iowa Farm Bureau www.iowafarmbureau.com/Article/IFBF-donates-to-Red-Cross-for-derecho-relief
Ep 31- The one where mom-ing is hard
Crops are struggling in Kansas, but thriving well in Missouri! We hope wherever you are your crops are growing well in 2020 and if not that you are controlling what you can and staying as positive and grateful as possible. We also hope that whatever season you are in and struggling with as a momma, you are not alone. We are always here for you and praying each other stronger!
This pandemic has proven to make it tough to feel your feelings freely and not fear judgment or shame, but here at the MWFW podcast we are behind whatever decisions you make and choose kindness and acceptance, even if its different than our own opinion!
We chatted a few favorite podcasts we currently have listened to, so here they are:
Pioneer Tour podcast- bit.ly/32MCP4p
Grace and Growth with Addie- www.addieyoder.com
Moving on podcast- www.movingonpodcast.com/
Ep 30- The one where toxicity matters
We wanted to talk today about toxic people, toxic relationships and how its ok to want to leave them. Living in today's age and so much unknown makes us appreciate our lives, our health and positive uplifting people more than ever. So wanting a break from the toxicity is understandable and e have both been through it. We hope this makes you feel a little less alone and more brave to protect your "circle".
Ep 29- The one where we document farm life
'We are not makers of history, we are made by history."
Send us your ideas for keeping track of historic times, photos or ideas in general!
Follow Laura on Instagram at www.instagram.com/holmgren.gram/
Ep 28- The one where we embrace our current season
Hey y'all. We are back and this episode we are chatting some deep topics: deepening our faith, embracing our current season and growing right where we have been planted! We truly hope you enjoy this episode and feel right at home chatting with us. Kylie and I needed this chat with one another more than we thought.
Jen Stutzman that we mentioned in this podcast who influenced Whitney so much during her hard time in the ER can be found here: https://www.instagram.com/heartofthebison/?hl=en
Ep 27- The one where safety is no joke
Welcome back, this episode we talk something we both feel advocating for is important- SAFETY.
Not only do we as mothers try to learn scenarios, tips and get advice for farm safety but we like to research on our own as well. Midwest Farm Wives teamed up with PERC (Propane Education and Research Council). They have an amazing website for kids and parents both. Listen to this episode as we chat #safetysunday tips that Whitney hosts each Sunday and some propane safety on the farm or ranch.
http://propanekids.com/agsafety/
https://propane.com/
Above are two very good links: One for kids to learn, play and interact. And the other for info and tips for adults!
Ep- 26 The one where we catch up
Prayers all our fellow friends in Ag are hanging in there and able to get crops in!
See ya next week.
Ep 25- The one where we offer friendly reminders
Ep 24- The one where we all have problems.
Welcome back! In this episode we discuss plant 2020 and some current events. As always we chat that limiting your news and keeping a positive and grateful outlook on life will keep a smile on your face. Times are tough but so are farmers. We fully understand and feel how hard 2020 has been and will continue to be. But we are planting seeds because we believe in tomorrow! ( Our friend Amanda Radke has a great tee with this saying on it)
Have a happy and safe planting season from the Eppersons and Larson crew!
Ep 23- The one where we were made for this.
Ep 22- The one where we are not the farm.
Welcome back friends! This episode we talk about how farmers feel the farm defines them. We want every farmer to understand that they are more than the farm. They are important, loved and so appreciated! We welcome a special guest Kate from Uptown Farm who wrote the blog, Farmer you're not the farm. As always stay grateful friends!
"So I need you to hear me again - YOU ARE NOT THE FARM.
You are a man who works harder than anyone I know. You are a man who is honest to a fault. You are a man who always finds new ways, better ways. You are a man who can keep the big picture in mind while maintaining laser focus on the details. You are a man who quietly, and humbly, prays for God to help you on the tasks he’s laid before you.
You’re a husband. A father. A son. A brother and an uncle. You are a farmer, a damn good one too, but you are not defined by the farm.
Your family and friends - we love you, regardless of your corn yield or planted acres or the price you sell your calves for."
Check out that blog post here: https://www.uptownsheep.com/uptown-girl---a-working-farm-wifes-blog/archives/06-2019
Also check out the podcast we refer to Ag State of Mind with Jason Meadows: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/ag-state-of-mind
Ep 21- The one where we weather the storm.
Hey guys, I'm sure like the rest of you we have had so many highs and lows mentally in the last two weeks and we just wanted to chat some ways we have coped. Staying positive in such an unknown time is really hard but very necessary for your mental health to stay at its best! We are praying for each of your families health and well being during the duration of 2020.
"The lord is near, do not be anxious about anything but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
-Philippians 4:5-6
Ep 20- The one where we fill our bucket.
Ep 19- The one where we talk to the comsumer.
Welcome back! This episode we chat on how we advocate for agriculture to bridge gaps between producer and consumers.
The funny thing people seem to overlook is that we as producers are also consumers. We mothers shop and have the options to choose in the grocery store as consumers as well. We share our story to try and bridge these gaps, bust some myths and bring light to how amazing we feel Agriculture is!
We also interview Brandi Buzzed on advocacy and fear based marketing as well.
You can find her here- https://www.facebook.com/BuzzardsBeat/ or Instagram @brandibuzzard
We feel she is a great advocate for the beef industry and are humbled she took time to be on today!
"Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful and most noble employment of man" George Washington
Ep 18- The one where we are enough.
Ep 17- The one where we compare notes.
While our farms are so very alike we found out our differences as well. It was nice to be able to chat farm life, social life and parenthood free of any shame or judgement. Wish the world was filled with much less judgement and a lot more happiness and acceptance of others differences.
"Lighting another candle off your own candle does not take away any of your own flame."
We challenge you today and this week to even if you disagree with someones operation, beliefs or the way they do something to accept it is their decision to make and maybe offer a compliment in another area of their life!
Ep 16- The one where we aren't farming.
We are also combining forces and trying to build the Midwest Farm Wives community through social media together. You can now find a page for Midwest Farm Wives on both instagram and facebook, be sure to check it out!
Ep 15- The one where we live in abundance.
This episode we are going to discuss living with an abundant mindset vs a scarce mindset. We think this applies to life in general and we compare to our farm lives. In a nutshell someone with an abundant mindset is an optimist and is genuinely happy for others when they are successful. Those with a scarcity mindset are competitive, jealous and resent others success.
"The secret to having it all is believing you already do."