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The Busy Farm Mom23. Taking Health Into My Own HandsIt’s been a little while, but today’s episode is going to be a solo episode, because I want to give you a bit of a life update! I’m actually going to be taking a break from the podcast (for now), and really focusing on spending quality time with my kids and family. I’ve also had quite the health journey over the last year and a half, and I’ve felt called to share what that has looked like. Taking my health into my own hands has been quite the journey, and it’s given me so m...2024-07-0943 minThe Busy Farm Mom22. Growing Your Business & Balancing Motherhood with Aly RobinsToday’s episode features Aly Robins, a business and marketing coach for agriculture and rural businesses, as well as the CEO of Snowy Mountain Marketing, a website development company. Aly loves helping her clients establish a solid foundation so they can grow their businesses, and make a life-changing income that truly supports them and their families. We’re talking about growing your business & balancing motherhood, and why there isn’t necessarily a ‘balance’ between the two, but instead, how you can create more fulfillment in both of these roles. In this episode, we cover:...2024-06-2539 minThe Busy Farm Mom21. We Can Work Outside the Home & Still Be Great Moms with Megan PippittToday’s episode features Megan Pippitt, a fellow farm wife and mom in Nebraska, lover of a lox-tox lifestyle, and (more recently), a sourdough enthusiast. Megan Pippitt is a working farm mom attempting to find a little balance. She does her best to manage her time efficiently so she can maximize time with her family. Megan has really enjoyed building a community with other farm/rural wives and moms on social media; you can find her regularly sharing her favorite recipes, discount codes, advice, and more on her platform! Megan and I both work outside of the home too; th...2024-06-1132 min
Farming on PurposeCapturing Profit from Heifers with Direct-to-Consumer Beef with Amanda of 2383 Farms“Anybody who is at all a part of agriculture, at all a part of direct-to-consumer knows that there is a lot of money that goes into this.”
Join us in this insightful episode of Farming on Purpose with Amanda. Amanda shares about finding her place on a multigenerational cow calf operation. Amanda opens up about what led her to start selling their beef directly to consumers. Amanda delves into how diversifying your operation can mean different things and reveals some realistic reasons for needing more than one stream of income. Listen in as we delve a variety of to...2024-05-2850 minFarming on PurposeCapturing Profit from Heifers with Direct-to-Consumer Beef with Amanda of 2383 Farms“Anybody who is at all a part of agriculture, at all a part of direct-to-consumer knows that there is a lot of money that goes into this.”
Join us in this insightful episode of Farming on Purpose with Amanda. Amanda shares about finding her place on a multigenerational cow calf operation. Amanda opens up about what led her to start selling their beef directly to consumers. Amanda delves into how diversifying your operation can mean different things and reveals some realistic reasons for needing more than one stream of income. Listen in as we delve a variety of to...2024-05-2850 minThe Busy Farm Mom20. Explaining Crop Insurance with Zoe KaiserToday’s episode features Zoe Kaiser, row-crop farmer, rancher, farmer’s wife, farmer’s daughter, and Crop Insurance agent. Zoe lives in western Kansas with her husband; they’re both 5th generation farmers, and between the two of them, they have a lot of irons in the fire! We’re explaining crop insurance in this episode - specifically from an agent’s perspective, because this is the world that Zoe and I both work in. Crop insurance plays a vital role for families and their farms, because really, it’s how they’re able to protect their livelihoods (no...2024-05-2846 minThe Busy Farm Mom19. How To Begin Homesteading with Erin FischerToday’s episode is featuring Erin Fischer, a wife, mom, and small business owner residing in a tiny town in Oklahoma. I recently connected with Erin on social media, and I instantly fell in love with not only her enjoyable sense of humor, but her message surrounding homesteading, and why it’s something that is totally attainable for everyone. While Erin is a born and raised city girl, she always envisioned a life like she has now. She feels deeply connected to the land she calls home, and is truly embracing her role as (what she refers to herself) a ‘c...2024-05-1433 min
THE OMNIGAMERS’ CLUBLet’s Go! To JapanThis episode we’re jetting off to Japan, or at least we will be as soon as we’re done planning the perfect itinerary. Game designer Amanda Vallerand joins us to talk about Lets Go! To Japan, the board game about preparing and executing your dream vacation. We discuss flavour text, player expression through storytelling and where we’d like to Let’s Go! Next.Further ReadingWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-Nr8EyuQ2kEFollow Amanda’s blog https://subsurfacegames.ca/Sign up to be notified of Puppets in High Places’ Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/subsurfacegames/puppets-in-high...2024-05-0848 minTHE OMNIGAMERS’ CLUBThe Playlist. May 01, 2024.Starting this week, the podcast will be split into 2 parts. The first part will covers what we've been playing and other news of personal interest, aka "The Playlist". The second part includes the main game or discussion topic. This will be released one week later.Returning guest, Game designer Amanda Vallerand, joins us for the first standalone episode of "The Playlist".Also DiscussedVideo Games: Hitman World Of Annihilation, Botany Manor, Unicorn Overlord, Eiyuden Chronicles: Rising, Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes, Pacific Drive, Fallout 76, Dragon’s Dogma 2, Tape to TapeBoard Games: Sagrada Artisans, Sea Salt and Paper, Gone to Gaia, FliptownTTRPGS: Songs for t...2024-05-0141 minThe Busy Farm Mom18. The Importance of Incorporating Beef In Our Diets with Hannah GuentherToday’s episode is featuring Hannah Guenther, a wife, mom, and Food, Nutrition, and Health Extension Educator. Hannah also resides in Nebraska (not too far from me), and I thought she would be the perfect person to bring on, and share more about the incredible food source that is beef. Hannah’s true passion lies in food and being in the kitchen; she loves the variety of work she gets to do in her current career role, and is fascinated by the ever-changing research in the nutrition and health industries. Both of our lives revolve greatly around beef, and I’m...2024-04-3033 minThe Busy Farm Mom17. Meal Planning with Kayla ZennerToday’s episode is featuring Kayla Zenner, a mom, farm wife, fantastic cook, and creator of the Farmstyle. Kayla is passionate about giving moms the confidence to get in the kitchen, and create simple and delicious meals the whole family will love! We’re talking all about meal planning in today’s episode - simple tips and tricks to help you with the meal planning process, what a typical grocery shopping schedule can look like, freezing meals (especially if it’s a meal you love and want to make sure you have extra for another time), and how ‘the...2024-04-1625 minThe Busy Farm Mom16. Diving Deep Into Seed Corn Importance In Our Operations with Courtney SheelyToday’s episode is with Courtney Sheely, an amazing lady who I’ve been fortunate to know and grow close with during our mastermind journey over the last year. We’re diving deep into seed corn importance in this episode - more specifically, the variety of seed corn options, and why choosing the right product for your land and your goals is vital. We’re also chatting more about what it’s like to be a female in a very male-dominated industry, the power of owning your expertise and confidence in the field you’re in, finding an uplifting...2024-04-0237 minThe Busy Farm Mom15. Balancing Calving Season & Motherhood with Natalie KovarikToday’s episode is with a special guest, Natalie Kovarik, and we’re diving into all things agriculture (more specifically, calving season), and motherhood. Calving season is by far one of my favorite subjects to talk about; it can be a challenging and stressful time for my household, but it’s also a time for us to slow down, and spend more quality time together as a family (which I’m super grateful for). If you’re in a similar season with ranching, motherhood, business, or anything in between, I know you’ll love all of the incred...2024-03-1938 minThe Busy Farm Mom14. Functional Medicine with Dr. MayerHave you had the experience of going to your doctor when you’re not feeling well, and you know something isn’t quite right, but..they just brush off your feelings and tell you this is most likely your new ‘normal’? Unfortunately, this was my experience..until I connected with Dr. Brittany Mayer, who’s the incredible guest in today’s episode! Dr. Brittany Mayer, DNP, FNP-BC is a compassionate healthcare professional dedicated to the art and science of healing. A proud graduate of the University of Nebraska Medicine with a Doctorate in Nursing Practice, Dr. Mayer brings a wea...2024-03-0550 minThe Busy Farm Mom13. Motherhood Through Loss: Part 2 with Ellan RuskampToday’s episode is with a dear friend of mine, Ellan Ruskamp, and we’re talking more on the topic of motherhood through loss. We’re talking about the heartbreaking loss of Ellan’s fourth baby, and what this unexpected journey has looked like for her and her family to navigate. Through Ellan’s experience, she’s learned that taking time to work through and process your grief is key, and it should never be on anyone else’s timeline. We also discuss the comfort that comes from being in community with others who have experienced loss, what it can look like t...2024-02-2028 minThe Busy Farm Mom12. Motherhood Through Loss: Part 1 with Kaitlin CoxToday’s episode is going to be covering a very deep (and not always easy) topic, but it’s one that I knew I wanted to share on my podcast too. I’m honored to have Kaitlin Cox here to talk more about her motherhood journey, and more specifically, the journey of loss. Kaitlin is a beautiful individual who embraces the many roles in her life, and she’s also experienced her fair share of heartache along the way. We’re talking more about Kaitlin’s journey into motherhood, and what motherhood through loss has looked like for her. From...2024-02-0639 min
Emerging as Me23. Navigating Rural Entrepreneurship with The Busy Farm MomBeing a mom is hard. Throw in entrepreneurship and farm life, and it gets even harder. Today, I have Amanda from 2383 Farms on the podcast, and we chat all about being a rural woman and mom and her journey as an entrepreneur. She shares how she got started with it all, the unique challenges she's faced, the valuable lessons she's learned, and her best advice for those in a similar situation. I'm so excited to help Amanda share her story, and I hope it helps other rural women and entrepreneurs know that they can do it, too. 2024-01-3028 minThe Busy Farm Mom11. New Year New Me - But Take It Up A StepIn today’s episode, I’m talking about my personal growth journey, and how that’s really impacted all areas of my life - my family life, my health, and my business. From digging deeper into my health and wellness and my involvement in masterminds, to learning I need to set boundaries and not fill up every spare moment I have, 2023 was a life-changing year...in more ways than one. I feel like I’ve finally learned that I don’t HAVE to do it all, nor do I want to. I also now know that the word ‘busy’ doesn’t have t...2024-01-2330 minThe Busy Farm Mom10. Taking Care of Ourselves as Moms Prenatal & Postpartum with Miranda from SHE FitnessIn today’s episode, I’m talking with Miranda from SHE Fitness. I was excited to have Miranda on to dig into something we’re both very passionate about - taking care of ourselves as moms. Miranda has been in the health and fitness space as a Certified Personal Trainer for a while now. After seeing a gap in the information and resources that are readily available to women during pregnancy and postpartum though, she made the decision to start her own business, and support women during this very crucial (and often overlooked) time. Miranda is a Certifi...2024-01-0941 minThe Busy Farm Mom9. Giving Yourself The Gift with Kadi from Braided Branch CoIn today’s episode, I’m talking with Kadi from Braided Branch Co. We’re talking more about how your role on your ranch or farm can vary in different seasons of life, the beauty in giving yourself the gift of wellness, the power of habit stacking, being intentional with prayer, and more. This was a beautiful conversation, and Kadi’s authenticity shines through whenever she shares with others - I know you’re going to love this episode! In this episode, we cover: Kadi’s story of starting her ‘mini ministry’, Braided Branch Co, and the incred...2023-12-2633 minThe Busy Farm Mom8. Organizing & Decluttering Before The Christmas Season with Nicki from Pretty Neat OrganizingIn today’s episode, I’m talking with my new friend, Nicki, from Pretty Neat Organizing. Nicki and I dive into some simple tips to organize and declutter your space before the holiday season, important (and also forgotten) areas to go through regularly, the interesting connection between decluttering and having less ‘stuff’ to clean as a result, and more. Nicki is a former teacher turned professional organizer who is very passionate about helping her clients organize and declutter their spaces. Not only does this lead to more time and energy back in their day, but less stress and over...2023-12-1234 minThe Busy Farm Mom7. How 2383 Farms Came AboutIn today’s episode, I’m talking about my business, 2383 Farms. I’ve had multiple events I’ve gone to lately, and even opened up my own storefront. There’s been a lot of chaos going on..but in a really good way too! In regards to being a small business owner, I want to thank you for supporting my business this holiday season, and throughout the year. I am TRULY grateful for all of the amazing people who choose to purchase from us! With all of this happening, I thought it would be the perfect time to share more about...2023-11-2829 minThe Busy Farm Mom6. Get Healthy With Gut Health with Michala PetersenIn today’s episode, I’m talking with another fun guest, Michala Petersen. I first connected with Michala through one of her sourdough workshops, and I immediately knew she was someone I wanted to have here on the podcast! Not only was I in awe of sourdough after her workshop, but I was also in awe of her energy, and the incredible work she is doing within her family and community. We’re talking all about gut health and simple ways you can start improving your gut health, getting started with sourdough and the endless recipes you can make with i...2023-11-1427 minThe Busy Farm Mom5. Digging Deeper Into Our Mom Faith with Kayla JosefiakIn today’s episode, I’m talking with an amazing guest, Kayla Josefiak, all about creating a relationship with Jesus when we’re in the season of motherhood. Kayla and I believe that God calls us to motherhood, and while it’s not easy, building a strong foundation for our faith can help us better navigate this journey. We’re talking about exploring our faith during life-altering moments, bringing faith into our everyday lives as we’re raising families, the power of ‘messy’ prayer when we’re feeling anxious, finding joy in the little, everyday things, and more. This is a very real and...2023-10-3146 minThe Busy Farm Mom4. Raising Kids With Farming & Oils with Heather NienhueserIn today’s episode, I’m talking with a special guest, Heather Nienhueser. Heather and I actually live in the same state, and you could say we’re both ‘oily gals’, because we love our essential oils! We’re talking more about our passion for the farming lifestyle, the incredible benefits of regular essential oils usage, what it looks like to raise your family on a farm, and more. I know you’re going to love this fun and lighthearted discussion about farming & oils! Heather Nienhueser is a farm wife and mom who is passionate about sharing agriculture, an...2023-10-1723 minThe Busy Farm Mom3. Making The Most Out Of Harvest SeasonIn today’s episode, I’m talking all about how to make the most out of harvest season! I’ll share some personal experiences and offer tips for meal planning, self-care, and supporting your spouse during this hectic time. Most of all, the importance of proper planning and a positive mindset to make the harvest season enjoyable. In this episode, we cover: 5 tips that I use during harvest to help me be less stressed, happier, and a little more prepared for whatever the season throws at me The reminder to invite yourself along Personal experience of being p...2023-10-0322 minThe Busy Farm Mom2. Establishing Routines & Structure in Our Homes with Emily ReuschelIn today’s episode, I have a special guest, Emily Reuschel. Emily shares her background and how her health journey led her to discover the importance of habits and personal development. We chat about using our intuition in motherhood, habits that support our families and ourselves, and overall intentional living. Emily Reuschel is a farmer’s wife, mom of three, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, podcast host, and the leader of retreats and masterminds that propel rural women toward their truest, most-aligned goals and priorities. She helps other rural women get clear on what they want, release the inner dialo...2023-10-0338 minThe Busy Farm Mom1. Let's Dive In & Get To Know Each Other!Welcome to the first episode of The Busy Farm Mom podcast! In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing my background in agriculture, my heart behind this podcast, and some of the topics we’ll be covering. I want to help you navigate the overwhelm of being a busy mom and my ultimate goal is to support you in creating a calmer, more fulfilling life. Let's learn from each other, support each other, and most importantly, let's enjoy the ride of motherhood together! In this episode, we cover: My motherhood journey of feeling like I was never e...2023-10-0333 minThe Busy Farm MomWelcome to The Busy Farm Mom!Are you always questioning if you’re a good enough mom? Are you confused on what nutritional options are best for your family to be healthy and nourished? Are you burning the candle at both ends and feeling desperate to find ways to take better care of your family & your own wellness? Welcome to The Busy Farm Mom! The podcast where we deep dive to answer these questions and so much more! Tune in for conversations with me, your host, Amanda, as we come together in this space to relate to one another & all the facets of be...2023-09-1801 min
Optimal Finance Daily - Financial Independence and Money Advice4 Steps to Mastering the Cash Envelope System by Amanda Brownlow on Budgeting and Tracking SpendingAmanda Brownlow of Hello Brownlow shares 4 steps to mastering the cash envelope systemEpisode 2383: 4 Steps to Mastering the Cash Envelope System by Amanda Brownlow on Budgeting and Tracking SpendingAmanda is passionate about doing things herself. She loves to see how far she can stretch a dollar, minimize her home, and make her budget (and her life) more efficient. She only writes about budgeting and minimizing tricks that she has tried so that she knows that they work. She is on her journey to financial independence with her Little Guy in tow, and wh...2023-07-2009 min