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Midwest Farm Wives

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Two busy Moms and Farm Wives from Kansas and Missouri on an optimistic, real and raw approach to survive farm life, motherhood and so much more right from the heartland of America!
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Ep 45- The one where we cultivate our choices

Midwest Farm WivesApr 01, 2021

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Ep 60- The one where we shift perspective

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."

Mar 27, 202242:01
Ep 59- The one where we are back.

Ep 59- The one where we are back.

Welcome back y'all!
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!
Mar 11, 202219:14
Ep 58- The one where we cultivate courage
Feb 24, 202228:06
Ep 57- The one where we are thankful...for so much

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

Nov 29, 202125:37
Ep 56- The one where your title does not matter to anyone but you

Ep 56- The one where your title does not matter to anyone but you

Hey! We are back, thanks for understanding life is bonkers right now in the heat of harvest.
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!"
Oct 18, 202120:02
Ep 52- The one where we interview a dietiTian

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

Sep 21, 202135:11
Ep 55- The one where we hustle into harvest

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.

Sep 21, 202121:36
Ep 54- The one where the guilt is real

Ep 54- The one where the guilt is real

Welcome back glad you are here!
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!
Sep 02, 202125:13
Ep 53- The one where we interview a dietiTian Part 2
Aug 24, 202138:18
Ep 51- The one where we are back

Ep 51- The one where we are back

Wow where did summer go!? July was 4 days long and now school is about to start back up.

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
Aug 09, 202120:40
Ep 50- The one where we are where our feet are

Ep 50- The one where we are where our feet are

50th episode! Thanks for sticking around this long. And if you are new here WELCOME.
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.
Jun 28, 202119:13
Ep 49- The one where we grow slow
Jun 12, 202153:11
Ep 48- The one where we drink and dream (LIVE)

Ep 48- The one where we drink and dream (LIVE)

LIVE. We went live on Instagram for this episode. So if its sounds a little funky and you hear banter from Rowdy and Whit... its live we aren’t editing it all out! Hope you enjoy our chat regardless of the different sounds.

We are planning on going live for episodes every once in a while!
Enjoy us just enjoying each other :)
May 29, 202135:34
Ep 47- The one where we phone a friend

Ep 47- The one where we phone a friend

Look....no matter how strong we think we are, we always need somewhere to vent, voice frustrations or wins in the week and to hear someone else has felt the same. Sure our husbands are our best friends, but sometimes having another woman on the other end of the line and saving your husband more added stress is super important. Reach out to your friends, let them be your vault and bring yourself that added happiness from repour with another human. Phone a friend y'all, make the time in your busy day and do it.

"Stick with the people that pull the magic out of you instead of add to the madness."
May 14, 202130:10
Ep 46- The one where we feel like frauds

Ep 46- The one where we feel like frauds

Unrealistic expectations, Imposter Syndrome, Comparison, Unworthiness....all things we are sure you may have felt at some time as well.
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!
Apr 22, 202125:45
Ep 45- The one where we cultivate our choices

Ep 45- The one where we cultivate our choices

This one may sound a little funny at first with the intros, but this is our speech for Cultivating Courage 2021, the women in ag event that Whit hosts every year.

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!
Apr 01, 202125:52
Ep 44- The one where we answer your questions

Ep 44- The one where we answer your questions

You asked we answered! Some fun ones and some hard ones to discuss, listen as Kylie and Whit answer 20 questions, chat about life and even discuss how we dont have dreams. Crazy huh? But that is both of our current struggle. We hope you can relate in some way, and if you do would ya mind shouting us out and sharing our podcast with others? Those reviews and listens keep us relevant in the podcast world and helps others find us.

We so appreciate you all listening and hope you are surviving whatever season you are in!
Mar 25, 202145:29
Ep 43- The one where we explore friendship
Mar 04, 202101:18:36
Ep 42- The one where we move our body
Feb 19, 202144:56
Episode 41- The one where we make the most of our time

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! 

Jan 25, 202124:47
Ep 40- The one where we keep on keeping on

Ep 40- The one where we keep on keeping on

Wow, we have almost survived and THRIVED 2020, who thought we could say that back in March. We are really excited to share Ms Kiah Twisselman on this episode and her thoughts on growing through the hard stuff. Ever heard the quote some of the best things grow through things that stink? How true. You can find Kiah on Instagram here > https://www.instagram.com/kiah_twisselman/?hl=en Her website is also: https://www.coachkiah.com/blog We both hope you have a very Merry Christmas, that you remember the reason for the season and that you embrace whatever your holiday situation looks like. It may be different but complaining and missing the small blessings wont make it any better. Stay Grateful Friends!! See ya in 2021.
Dec 18, 202048:50
Ep 39- The one where we just talk

Ep 39- The one where we just talk

Welcome back, we hope you all had a blessed Thanksgiving and got to see some loved ones. We are back and ready to talk all things positive even in the midst of the hard times. We struggle too, but want to highlight just how important it is that we all try to see some good in every day and/or situation. We hope you can relate or take something positive away from this episode. And if you get extra time would you mind leaving a review or sharing this episode? WE appreciate each and every one of you!!
Dec 02, 202032:34
Ep 38- the one where we're in the trenches

Ep 38- the one where we're in the trenches

Feeling heavy? Maybe letting little things outside of your control become big things in your home? Us too.
You're not alone, we're in the trenches with you friend.
Nov 11, 202035:18
Ep 37- the one where traditions matter

Ep 37- the one where traditions matter

Whitney's back, back again!
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 :)
Nov 03, 202032:41
Ep 36- the one where we keep our heads above water

Ep 36- the one where we keep our heads above water

Missed us yet? Wow harvest schedules have been hard to get together to record. This episode you get Kylie solo for an amazing chat and interview with Jessica Peters all about mental health. What’s more important than the health of our minds, thoughts and feelings? Listen to this important episode all about mental health.
Oct 22, 202040:12
Ep 35- The one where we improvise

Ep 35- The one where we improvise

Wow, its been a while! Kylie and Whitney are both in the trenches of Harvest 2020 as we are sure most of you are as well.

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!
Oct 16, 202025:52
Ep 34- The one where you asked and we answered

Ep 34- The one where you asked and we answered

Thanks for stopping back by! In this episode we had our friends and listeners ask us questions and we are answering as many as we can. Hope you can relate to some! Have a great weekends and as always we appreciate your support. We have had so many new listeners from you guys sharing our podcast, we’d love it if you would screenshot your favorite episode so far and post it to your social media, be sure to tag us!
Sep 25, 202045:38
Ep 33- The one where we go with the flow

Ep 33- The one where we go with the flow

Welcome back ladies and what gentlemen are along on this ride with us. This episode we chat preparing for harvest, 9/11 and updates from our farms.
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!
Sep 11, 202031:31
Ep 32- The one where the weather makes us or breaks us
Aug 25, 202038:09
Ep 31- The one where mom-ing is hard
Aug 04, 202036:36
Ep 30- The one where toxicity matters

Ep 30- The one where toxicity matters

Welcome back friends! Kylie and her sweet family are on vacation this week, but i still wanted to be able to chat and bring you some light so I had a friend guest co host with me! Mrs Amanda Nigg from South Dakota. Amanda and her family have been through more trials in the past year than any of us would ever like to see. Their home burnt to the ground and all their belongings, memories and valuables inside with it. She is a truly amazing woman and lights up the social media world!

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".
Jul 23, 202028:08
Ep 29- The one where we document farm life
Jul 09, 202048:59
Ep 28- The one where we embrace our current season
Jun 24, 202025:49
Ep 27- The one where safety is no joke
Jun 10, 202035:33
Ep- 26 The one where we catch up

Ep- 26 The one where we catch up

Welcome back! We have both been busy and too honestly didn't have a great topic this week so we thought we would chat our farm planting updates, some government assistance happening currently, life in general and our upcoming Safety episode we are both very passionate about.
Prayers all our fellow friends in Ag are hanging in there and able to get crops in!
See ya next week.
May 28, 202024:45
Ep 25- The one where we offer friendly reminders

Ep 25- The one where we offer friendly reminders

Hot and heavy into planting and the busy growing season in MO and KS for us. So we figured what a good time to chat ways to be a better farm wife and also the things NOT to say to the farmer in your life. Just a light hearted episode and planting update from us both. Happy PLANT2020 and into GROW2020 to you all.
May 13, 202025:53
Ep 24- The one where we all have problems.

Ep 24- The one where we all have problems.

"Be strong now, because things will get better. It might be stormy now, but it cant rain forever."
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!
Apr 29, 202022:40
Ep 23- The one where we were made for this.

Ep 23- The one where we were made for this.

Here we are entering the time when we do it all alone while our husbands are in the field. But hey we were made for this right? This social distancing farm life? Well we seem to think so. And we also truly believe approaching each season and time in life with gratitude and extra optimism is how we cope. Do we still have bad days or not so okay times? Of course we are human, but we don't un pack and live there for long. We feel those feelings accept it wasn't a good day and realize that its still a good life. Fail forward and keep finding the light in all the dark friends. #stillfarming
Apr 16, 202028:17
Ep 22- The one where we are not the farm.
Apr 02, 202042:44
Ep 21- The one where we weather the storm.

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

Mar 21, 202033:28
Ep 20- The one where we fill our bucket.

Ep 20- The one where we fill our bucket.

Welcome back! In this episode we are discussing filling our bucket in ways that serve us. We chat some on corona virus and life in general. In lieu of the economy and everything back firing and showing a ding from corona virus its hard to keep a positive mindset but we are here to assure you aren't alone in those feelings! The sun will shine again tomorrow and you get a new fresh slate to try again. Count your blessings and fail forward!
Mar 16, 202019:38
Ep 19- The one where we talk to the comsumer.
Mar 05, 202054:40
Ep 18- The one where we are enough.

Ep 18- The one where we are enough.

This episode definitely goes out to all our Working/ Stay at home Momma friends and listeners this week. As Kylie and Whitney struggle in their own day to day guilt as moms, wives and home makers we decided to chat it out and let you know its OK to not always feel OK. What you are doing in your current season is enough, do what you can with what you got and keep failing forward! Remember to always stay grateful even when times are hard. Even the smallest gratitude can make up for a pretty crummy day.
Feb 17, 202029:07
Ep 17- The one where we compare notes.

Ep 17- The one where we compare notes.

This episode we chat the Missouri trip. The tour of the farm, hogs and much more. We also hit on some topics trending right now; the super bowl performance and the state of union.

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!
Feb 06, 202034:13
Ep 16- The one where we aren't farming.

Ep 16- The one where we aren't farming.

Listen to us chat life in the off season for farming. Wait, there isn't much of an off season is there. Between book work, the next seasons prep of seed ,chemical choices etc, meetings and livestock. We don't take much of a break while preparing for the next season ahead. We do however get to see our husbands more since it gets dark earlier and that makes out Mom hearts happy. But back to the grind in no less than 45 days! We interview a special guest Mary Pat also known as the millenialfarmwife on Instagram.
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!
Jan 20, 202042:11
Ep 15- The one where we live in abundance.

Ep 15- The one where we live in abundance.

Hey friends and welcome back to our 2020 season of podcasting.
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."
Jan 06, 202035:05
Ep 14- The one where we meet.

Ep 14- The one where we meet.

As most of you know we began this journey without ever meeting in person. Building a relationship via Instagram and daily texts. Well we finally got to meet up in Nashville last week. To say we hit it of and had a blast would be an understatement. Love at first sight? Haha maybe for best friends. Our husbands equally enjoyed one another and all the farm talk, which made it bitter sweet! We want to say happy holidays and new year to all of our listeners, and as always thank you so much for your support!
Dec 20, 201931:30
Ep 13- The one where we tackle the bookwork.

Ep 13- The one where we tackle the bookwork.

Kylie and Whitney chat all things office in this episode. From filing to reconciliation and everything in between. Listen as we chat what works for us and what hasn't. How we work alongside our husbands and have to learn to be humble. Do what works for you and don't be too proud to ask for help. Enjoy!
Dec 02, 201949:33
Ep 12- The one where we chat mental health. PART 2

Ep 12- The one where we chat mental health. PART 2

Welcome to PART 2 with our amazing Interview with Ms Linley Anderson. An amazing woman who is on a mission to share her personal stories and journey with anxiety depression and trauma in life. She is a positive influence in her life and on her social media. Im so happy to have gotten to know her more and become friends with her. You can find her at- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=linley%20andersen&epa=SEARCH_BOX Or Instagram at- https://www.instagram.com/linleya/?hl=en "Your are enough. You are good enough. You are smart enough. You are beautiful enough. You are kind enough. You are brave enough. You are enough now and you always will be!"
Nov 18, 201938:01
Ep 12- The one where we chat mental health. PART 1

Ep 12- The one where we chat mental health. PART 1

Hello and welcome back to PART 1 of a 2 PART series. This week we are chatting all things mental health. It can get deep on some levels, but is all so real and raw that it is a must listen to men, women and adolescents alike. Going through tough things is hard enough in itself ,let alone trying to battle it all alone. Because for some that is what it is a daily battle. And we are here to tell you, you are not alone. You are not crazy, over sensitive or anything you may have heard before. We support each of you in every battle you are fighting and pray you can overcome it.  "Just keep swimming, Mental health isn't a battle to be won, it is a journey to continue walking. There is someone or something our there worth swimming for." In this episode we reference our friend Jessica Peter and the work she is doing with Secrets of Ag. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVQXD-9ceXfN6ktTGvVzuOUwcx-iSRbj_lC8_rNNSUfRz2jg/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1 Please go to the above link to partake in her amazing effort to feel someone else less heavy.
Nov 18, 201938:18