Farm Family Harmony Podcast

74: Barbed Wire Thinking - The Land Logic Model

In this episode, I sit down with Chad Reznicek, Behavioral Health State Specialist with the Colorado AgrAbility Project, to talk about something that affects all of us: t

73: Transition Talk Tips for Siblings

In this episode, I'm talking about something many farm families wrestle with: how to have better conversations with your siblings about farm transition. Farm siblings a

72: How to Refresh From Grief & Loss on the Farm

In this episode, I sit down with Jaclyn Turpin, Registered Social Worker and founder of Rural Refresh, for a conversation about grief and loss on the farm, including the

71: How to Help Farm Dad & Mom Find New Purpose

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ken Keis, president of CRG Consulting Group, leadership expert, and longtime friend, for an honest conversation about helping farm pa

70: Financial Freedom for Farmers

In this episode, I sit down with Michael Baker, CPA, Certified Financial Planner, and co-author of Financial Blind Spots, for a conversation about building financial conf

69: A New Way to Help Farm Divorce

In this episode, I sit down with Andrew DeRuyck, farmer, mediator, and farm management specialist, for a conversation about navigating divorce, conflict, and financial un

68: Helping Farmers Deal with Death

In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy Allen, a funeral director and grief educator, for an honest conversation about grief, loss, and how we show up for one another.

67: Tools to Keep Farm Legacy & Get Financial Clarity

In this episode, I sit down with Jace Young, founder of Legacy Farmer, for a practical conversation about safeguarding farm family legacies through strategic planning, fi

66: Dealing with Overwhelm on the Farm

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Merle Massie, executive director of the Do More Ag Foundation, for an honest and timely conversation about mental health in agricultu

65: How Therapists Can Help Farmers

In this episode, I sit down with Colleen Stegenga, an ag-informed therapist from South Dakota, for an honest conversation about the emotional side of farm succession. C

64: Smart Money Habits for Young Farm Families

In this episode, Elaine sits down with Jenny Weg, a young farm mom from Iowa, for an honest conversation about money, family, and preparing the next generation well. Je

63: Future-Proofing Your Farm: Insights from Dr. Kate Burke

In this episode, Elaine sits down with Dr. Kate Burke for a thoughtful and deeply practical conversation about what it really takes to plan well for the future of your fa

62: A Farm Mom's Transition Insights

In this episode, I sit down with dairy farmer Denise Angst for an honest and encouraging conversation about navigating farm transition in real time — while life, loss, an

61: Overcoming Loneliness on the Farm

In this episode, I sit down with therapist, speaker, and executive coach Carolyn Klassen, who holds a Master's in Marriage, Family, & Child Counselling and an undergrad i

60: Hug of War: Managing Polarities in Farm Families

In this episode, I sit down with executive coach and author Cathy Carroll for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation about one of the most overlooked challenges in farm

59: Discuss the Undiscussabull™: Tools for Talking About Transition

Happy New Year, Folks! To kick off 2026, I sit down with Walt Moore, president and general manager of Walmoore Holsteins Inc., a five-generation dairy farm in Pennsylvani

58: Tools to Align Visions When Spouse or Siblings Disagree

In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Hegedus, Certified Financial Planner and founding partner of PWM Private Wealth Counsel, for a practical conversation about how to

57: How to Give Family Workers Performance Feedback

In this episode, I sit down with Lyndsay Seafoot, Human Resources Specialist and owner of Curbridge Consulting, for a practical conversation about one of the toughest dyn

56: How to Take More Control Over Your Future

In this episode, I talk about what it really means to take back control of your future, especially if you're feeling stuck, micromanaged, or unheard in your family farm t

55: Who Can the Farm Support Financially?

In this episode, I sit down with Amber Meyer, Certified Financial Planner with TruStone Wealth Management, for an eye-opening conversation about how financial realities a