Grounded in the Middle.

Cultivating a love of learning isn't always as easy for adults but is one of the key factors of being able to develop a growth mindset. On this episode you'll learn how to find small ways to interrupt your day with moments of growth. Follow me on IG- @FarmhouseStoryteller Email me @ danielle@farmhousestoryteller.com

Have you ever thought about how when you were younger you didn’t fear failing as much as you may now as an adult? As we dig in deeper to the topic of growth mindset this week we’re going to uncover why as adults we have a fear of failing and how we can turn that fear into a springboard to accomplishing those things you’ve always wanted to do but we’re afraid to try. Be sure to check out Bog Goff's...

Hey there friend! This week on the podcast it's all about fixed mindset and how it can keep you from reaching your full potential. Tune in to learn more! www.petratools.com WEBSITE: www. FarmhouseStoryteller.com SOCIAL: @Farmhousestoryteller EMAIL: danielle@farmhousestoryteller.com

Growth Mindset. So often we find ourselves making an effort to get in that workout but have you ever considered a possible workout for your mind that could lead to an even better life? In today's episode on growth mindset I'm sharing a quick update from out here in the middle and then I'm going to introduce you to growth mindset and give you a few things to consider for the week before...

Today we're chatting with Amy Sullivan, singer-songwriter based in Ontario, Canada. Shared from Amy, "I’m a pop singer-songwriter based in Ontario, Canada. Storytelling, speaking, and advocating for the special needs community, I draw on my own personal journey as a mother of two children with special needs to bring hope and encouragement to others through music.​​​​​​​​⠀​​​​​​​​After lea...

We not only can learn from our own personal story, but we can also learn by listening to someone else's story. Get ready to be inspired by Oliver Asher, author of Invincible Joy! Listen in today to learn more about how over time he was transformed by the Lord. "I spent my childhood in poverty, my house burned down (twice), I've spent days wondering where my next meal would come from. I once dreame...

Have you recently thought about what your life would be like if you leaned into things that stir you? In this episode, I recap where we started, and how to move forward into leaning into things in your life that will not only serve you better in the future, but in the end help you to feel a purpose you maybe haven't experienced before.  Find me on IG @farmhousestoryteller Email me @ danielle@...

This is part 3 in the 4 part series, What's Your Story? This week I'm sharing how a find at the antique store got me to thinking about how when thinking about our own personal story is similar to a scrap book. It's made up of several pieces that account for us as the whole we are today. I'm asking for you to consider over the week what matters to you, evaluate your commitments and what might have...

Last week was the first in the "What's Your Story?" series where the focus is on YOU and your personal story. This week I dive a bit deeper into why it's important to look back. Sometimes when we look back, we can see what might have a hold on us, how we may have been shaped through experiences, and how lies we've been telling ourselves need to be parked to make may for the truth. By gathering tho...

This past week was the first episode of season 3 . It was the first in the "What's Your Story?" series where the focus is on YOU and your personal story. I'll share a bit of what I have learned about why it's important we take time to reflect on how we've been shaped over the years and how to move forward with or without some of the anchors that have been holding us in place. Find me on Instagram...

Have you ever heard of the Old House community? If you aren't familiar, there is a large social media community who own or just love old houses and every day they gather around the world to chat about their experiences and share what they've learned about restoring and living in their old house. In today's episode, you're going to get to meet Johnny and Christian from the account @ourcornerofcurri...

Friends, isn’t it nice in these shorter days to see all the beautiful Christmas lights lit up? They add a sense of beauty rather compared to when they are taken down at the beginning of the year. Have you ever thought about how you can be like those shining Christmas lights to others in a world that seems dark to many? Today I’m sharing how people in our community have been the light to us this se...

Get ready to be inspired by Oliver Asher, author of Invincible Joy! Listen in today to learn more about how over time he was transformed by the Lord. "I spent my childhood in poverty, my house burned down (twice), I've spent days wondering where my next meal would come from. I once dreamed that I was going to lose my job, then found out the next day that dream was coming true. In the midst of it a...

Hello there! Thank you for joining me today out here in the middle! This morning I asked my children in carline what I should share about on the podcast and my son belted out from the back seat, “why don’t you write about all the unfinished projects around the house, like the bathroom upstairs. “He then went on to list the other things that need to be addressed around our 184-year-old house. I’ll...

I know the holidays are branded as the happiest time of the year, but for many people, it’s one of the most difficult. For some, holidays serve as permeant place cards within their year found on every wall calendar to phone calendar making it nearly impossible to completely avoid. Not to mention how stores these days seem to have the next holiday retail items up for sale before the current holiday...

Rose Ann was a successful C-Suite executive and ministry leader in the church. She was a working mom of four and a social drinker. Over the years, life’s stresses and a difficult marriage created an environment where her alcohol usage increased significantly. After the collapse of her marriage, her drinking further escalated and she felt like a fraud with God and the Church. AA was not an option i...

Would you consider yourself a pretty positive person? Or do you feel like there is room for some improvement? In today's episode, I'm going to be sharing the benefits of being positive and things you can incorporate into your day that may just lead you to more positive thinking each day!  {Let's Connect} Find me on Instagram @farmhousestoryteller Visit my website www.farmhousestoryteller.com...

Do you feel like you're carrying a weight around? Are you waiting for the "shoe to drop?" I'll be honest, we've been carrying a weight with us this entire year and the shoe finally dropped. While we are still feeling a bit anxious about the restoration of this old house, I've found a way to not sink into the hole of despair and want to share with you what has kept me going through the year in hope...

When is the last time someone said “thanks” to you? When is the last time you’ve given thanks or shared how much you appreciate someone? In today’s episode, I’m sharing how I’ve found a theme of thanksgiving this week out here in the middle of nowhere and how it can be helpful to drawl on when times get turbulent. {Let's Connect} Find me on Instagram @farmhousestoryteller Visit my website www.farm...

Have you thought about your reputation lately? How about the legacy you will one day leave behind? Today I’m sharing some thoughts around the two and how maybe a shift in our mindset from reputation to legacy could help us find ourselves a bit more grounded in who we are and focus on what’s truly important to us. {Let's Connect} Find me on Instagram @farmhousestoryteller Visit my website www.farmh...

Step back in time with me this week as and learn about what it was like in the early 1800s when his drivers would make a 2-3 week trip to the Cincinnati markets to sell their herd. In addition, I’ll share what it was to a tavern owner who hosted these tired and sometimes very muddy guests! {Let's Connect} Find me on Instagram @farmhousestoryteller Visit my website www.farmhousestoryteller.com {Let...

Y’all it’s harvest time in the middle and I’m sharing with you why it’s, in my opinion, the greatest time of the year as well as sharing how a life lesson from back in college came back to visit me this past week. It’s had me thinking of why now in this new season, it’s a good time to monitor what’s going on in our lives right now and making the necessary adjustments so you can enjoy this season o...

Listen in to the last part of this 3-part series, "Did you know your home was a part of the Underground Railroad." In celebration of International Underground Railroad month, I thought it would be an appropriate time to share about our 185-year-old-house and the rumor of our home helping slaves to reaching freedom. {Let's Connect} Find me on Instagram @farmhousestoryteller Visit my website www.far...

There is more to be shared on the lives of those who came before us and how this small farming community played a role in the Underground Railroad. Today you'll learn about Rev. Thomas Craven, a staunch abolitionist, and how his connection to the Wehr family that will make you question what roll they played in the Underground Railroad! {Let's Connect} Find me on Instagram @farmhousestoryteller Vis...

In celebration of International Underground Railroad month, I am sharing the history of our home as it is rumored to have been a stop on the Underground Railroad. It's because of this rumor I started researching our home four years ago and wouldn't you know I have uncovered what was once likely a secret of our entire town.  {Let's Connect} Find me on Instagram @farmhousestoryteller Visit my websit...