The Farm Wife Files: Life Between the Rows

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Farm Wives

14 episodes

2 days ago

Send us a text Are you constantly hosting, triple-booked, and feeling burned out from giving too much? In this episode, we tackle the "Calendar Conundrum," discussing how to successfully set healthy boundaries for the holidays and random events without being overly controlling. We share strategies for pre-booking your own downtime, saying 'no' to over-committing, and the uncomfortable but necessary lesson of learning to stop trying to fill the cups of people who never reciprocate. Tune in to ...

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The Farm Wife Files: Life Between the Rows

The Calendar Conundrum: Setting Boundaries Before Burnout (and Learning Who Not to Serve)

2 days ago

37 minutes

The Farm Wife Files: Life Between the Rows

Decoding Desire: What Women Want vs. What Men Think We Want

Send us a text Are men and women speaking the same language when it comes to effort, romance, and support? This week, we dive into the frustrating gap between what men think their partners want (often grand gestures) and what we actually need (consistency and communication). We break down the Love Languages to move beyond assumptions, teaching you how to express your needs clearly without using resentment as your messenger. Learn the key to receiving and giving love that truly connects, stren...

1 week ago

43 minutes

The Farm Wife Files: Life Between the Rows

My Side-Hustle Confession: Building a Business Between the Rows

Send us a text The rise of the female entrepreneur is real, especially for rural women seeking independence. This week, we get vulnerable and share the confession behind our off-farm income journey: Was it for financial security, a separate identity, or just the desperate need for something that was only ours? We introduce the concept of "Identity Insurance," a personal business where you get to be the CEO, not just the "wife of the CEO." Hear our chaotic stories from the "Logistical Nightmar...

2 weeks ago

36 minutes

The Farm Wife Files: Life Between the Rows

The Partner Scorecard: Dropping the '50/50' Mentality in a 90/10 Life

Send us a text The neat, clean idea of a 50/50 division simply fails when one partner is consumed by the unpredictable, 24/7 demands of the farm. This week, we talk about why keeping a "mental scorecard" of chores breeds resentment, and we share the moment that frustration boiled over for us. We redefine partnership as being 100/100 at different times, framing the balance as a fluid exchange based on the farming season. Learn the three essential check-in questions that focus on equity and sur...

3 weeks ago

32 minutes

The Farm Wife Files: Life Between the Rows

Sustainable Exhaustion: How to Stop Glorifying the Hustle (When You Can't Quit the Farm)

Send us a text 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, realisti...

1 month ago

34 minutes

The Farm Wife Files: Life Between the Rows

From Price-Taker to Profit-Maker: The New Rules of Farm Income Resilience

Send us a text 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 nich...

1 month ago

42 minutes

The Farm Wife Files: Life Between the Rows

The "Fine" Facade: Functional Depression, Coping Shifts, and Community

Send us a text 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 ti...

1 month ago

32 minutes

The Farm Wife Files: Life Between the Rows

When The Tractor Breaks Down & So Do You.

Send us a text 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, r...

1 month ago

40 minutes

The Farm Wife Files: Life Between the Rows

The Quiet Sadness: Grieving the Life You Didn't Lose

Send us a text 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 lo...

1 month ago

40 minutes

The Farm Wife Files: Life Between the Rows

The Combine's First Pass: Our Unofficial New Year and the Harvest Bubble Shift

Send us a text 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 surpri...

2 months ago

52 minutes

The Farm Wife Files: Life Between the Rows

The Unspoken Burden: Farmer Stress and Self-Care

Send us a text 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 ...

2 months ago

36 minutes

The Farm Wife Files: Life Between the Rows

The Farm Life: Did We Choose It or Did It Choose Us?

Send us a text 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 ...

2 months ago

41 minutes

The Farm Wife Files: Life Between the Rows

The Unseen Workload & Breaking the Farm Wife Mold

Send us a text 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 eac...

2 months ago

32 minutes

The Farm Wife Files: Life Between the Rows

Balancing Harvest & Friendships

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 th...

3 months ago

39 minutes