Throwing Wrenches Mending Fences Podcast

#10 Part 2 The Taboo Topics: Sex, Fights and Feelings with Megan Kirby In part two of the relationship's episode with Marriage Coach Megan Kirby we talk about the cycles of marriage and how sometimes you feel close and connected and other times you are from different planets. The differences between men and women are discussed in depth in the book Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus by Dr. Joh...

#9 7 Ways to Have Strong Marriages & Good Farms with Megan Kirby Marriage is hard and having a rock-solid marriage in the midst of a busy season, makes everything go smoother. But, how do you strengthen your marriage? We could all use a little work in this department.  How do you stay on the same page as your spouse when there is no time? What are small or simple things you can do every day to imp...

#8 Tips and Tricks from You Plus 5 Hacks to Make Farm Life Easier I grew up around strong willed women. They had have tips and tricks to make life easier. This got me thinking, what types of farm life hacks make your life easier? I have compiled a list of my favorite ways to make farm life similar. 5 Farm life hacks to save time energy and simplify life Do a load of laundry every single night Take...

#7 Vickie Winter-Ask for Help and Don't Feel Guilty About It Vicki Winter and her husband farm in South Central Kansas. She has an amazing Facebook group called Farmer's Wives where you can get recipes and ideas, learn, vent, cry, pray and stay connected with other women in agriculture. We talk about how there is no right or wrong way to be a farmer or farm wife. We all need to prioritize keeping...

#6 Carla Wardin-Truth or Dairy- Running, Cows, Family, and Fun Today, Carla Wardin and I sit down and talk about life on a dairy farm. Carla is such a delight, she is a agvocate or agricultural advocate for farming and the dairy industry. She does in person and virtual farm tours to help others learn about the importance of milk, the diary industry and farming in general. Topics Covered: How to co...

#5 How to Feel Accomplished Every Day Morning Routines, daily habits and having a day-to-day rhythm keep me from feeling stressed out and overwhelmed. They help me to get organized and clear first thing in the morning, help me to focus throughout the day, and create a feeling of accomplishment after a job well done. Download the Killer Morning Routine Framework HERE: https://conqueryourpain.mykaja...

#4 Adrienne DeSutter: Sow Hope Grow Hope with Farmers Mental Health Adrienne DeSutter is a Rural Mental Health speaker, educator and farmer. Today we talk about mental health on farms. Why seeking help is so difficult and why farmers don't get help for their mental health.   Topics Covered: Why is farming stressful? How to find a counselor or therapist? Why getting on the same page helps farm fami...

#3 3 Steps to Stop Farm Stress and Overwhelm Stress is a fact of life. It is simply a response that our body produces when we think we cannot accomplish expectations with the given resources. This response is automatic but calming down, getting focused and hammering out your to-do list has to be an intentional practice. Learn how to stop the stress response HERE: https://youtu.be/12s2dTr-s4w How d...

#2 Rita Herford-The Grocery Store Farmer Handles It All Rita Herford farms with her family on one farm and her husband farms with his family on a different farm. With two kids and one on the way, she has learned that sometimes farming is not the number one priority. That was a tough lesson to learn and adjusting her own expectations was the most difficult part. Topics Covered: How motherhood is di...

#1 Sarah's My Name, Farm Stress is My Game Hi Everyone, I'm Sarah. In this episode we talk about why I wanted to start this podcast. We talk about how I got here, how I ended up marrying a farmer and what we do now. Topics Covered: -What is Farm Stress? -Why are farmers so stressed out? -Why I wanted to work with farmers and ranchers? -The future topics of this podcast Thanks for listening! If you...