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Harvesting Her Way

by Dawn Marie

Embracing a holistic lifestyle with a dash of farm charm, this weekly podcast will shed light on the hard and the toughness we put into sowing the seeds of our health, and cultivating our futures, so we can reap what we sow into a fulfilled rural life. Join me, Dawn Marie as your host, a certified nutrition coach, mama of 3, farm wife of 1, living in rural Iowa - loving the heck out of life!

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Episodes

  1. The Many Hats of Women in Ag w/ co-host Calli Williams

    In this episode of Harvesting Her Way, host Dawn Kress and guest Calli Williams discuss the multifaceted lives of women in agriculture. They explore the challenges and rewards of balancing various roles, from parenting to professional commitments, while emphasizing the importance of mental health...

  2. Harvesting Your Unique Career Journey

    In this episode of the Harvesting Her Way podcast, host Dawn Kress and guest Calli Williams discuss their journeys through corporate jobs that didn't fit their lifestyles and passions. They share insights on navigating career transitions, the impact of toxic work environments, and the importance…

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  3. Harvesting Clarity: The Art of Decluttering

    In this episode of the Harvesting Her Way podcast, host Dawn Kress shares her insights on embracing a unique lifestyle while navigating decluttering challenges. She emphasizes the importance of simplicity and offers practical tips for tackling clutter in a manageable way. Dawn reflects on her...

  4. Harvesting Life Your Own Way: A Milestone, A Recap, A Revelation

    In this episode of Harvesting Her Way, host Dawn Kress shares her personal journey of health, milestones, and reflections on life. She discusses the importance of celebrating achievements, advocating for one's health, and navigating personal challenges, particularly concerning her father's…

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  5. Ag Wives Diaries: Romanticizing Ag Through Meat Distributing

    Welcome back to the Harvesting Her Way podcast! This week, host Dawn Kress and guest Calli Williams discuss the intricacies of running a meat retail business, the importance of grading beef, and the impact of local sourcing on community health. They share insights on navigating food processing...

  6. Ag Diaries: Sharing Our Online Stories

    Hey you! Welcome back to the Harvesting Her Way podcast. In episode #107, host Dawn Kress and guest Calli Williams discuss their journeys in agriculture, the importance of sharing personal stories online, and the connections formed through social media. They explore the challenges and rewards of...

  7. The Ag Wives Diaries Series Part 4: Safety, Harvest, and Comparison

    Balancing Farm Life and Family: Safety, Harvest, and Comparison In this episode of the Harvesting Her Way podcast, host Dawn Marie discusses farm safety and the challenges of farm life with co-host Calli. They reflect on the importance of farm safety, sharing stories of near accidents and safety...

  8. Ag Wives Diary: From Summer Recaps to Fall Preps

    In this episode of Harvesting Her Way, Dawn reunites with Kristin Harms and Calli Williams for a heartfelt catch-up after a busy summer. The ladies share their summer highlights, from family travels and zoo adventures to unexpected mishaps like broken kneecaps and car troubles. They discuss their...

  9. Finding Your Pace

    Finding Your Pace is only a metaphor, I promise! Welcome back to another episode of Harvesting Her Way! In this episode, I explore the metaphor of 'finding your pace' and how it applies to various aspects of life beyond running. I share personal anecdotes about running with my dog, Avry, and how…

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  10. Finding Your Way Out of Your Comfort Zone

    Hello friend, and welcome to season 4! I’m back behind the mic and, true to fashion, ‘finding my way out of my comfort zone’ navigating tech changes to the podcasting world that occurred while I was on break. Bear with me, friend. Yikes. Thank you to our episode sponsor! A beautiful friend, Logan...

  11. The Ag Wives Diaries Series Part 2: Parenting Tips and Farm Tales

    Balancing Ranch/Farm Life: Kids, Phones, and Farm Chores Part 2 of the Ag Wives Dairies is here with host Dawn Marie, along with Calli Williams ('the millennial rancher') and Kristin Harms ('the basic ranch mom'), dive into various topics, including children's phone use, farm chores, and morning...

  12. The Ag Wives Diaries Series Part 1

    What do you get when you put three wives in agriculture in front of mics who share their experiences and challenges in balancing life, family, and farming? I dunno, but this is a great freaking episode. The podcast is shaking things up now that it’s officially hit 100 episodes! We are adding not...

  13. Harvesting Confidence: Combining Color Analysis with Self-Care

    Empowering Women Through Color Analysis and Confidence with Logan Mock In this episode of 'Harvesting Your Way,' we welcome Logan Mock, a passionate advocate for helping women create a beautiful life filled with freedom, choice, and confidence. Logan shares her journey of building her business…

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  14. Shifting Priorities: Embracing the Chaos of Summer

    Navigating Summer Chaos and Finding Balance In episode 99 of 'Harvesting Her Way,' Dawn Marie candidly discusses the challenges of balancing summer activities, work, and family life. She shares personal anecdotes, including her family’s dental adventures and the bustling schedule of her kids'...

  15. From Pain to Power: The Journey of Feeling Everything

    Embracing Emotions and Resilience: Lessons from 'Untamed' by Glennon Doyle Let’s get on with a bit more focused discussion inspired by Glennon Doyle’s book Untamed. The importance of feeling all emotions to survive and grow resonates with my entrepreneurial journey and personal challenges. We all...

  16. Embracing Life's Randomness

    Dawn checks in on Memorial Day to share her thoughts on various random, but meaningful topics. She discusses the importance of prioritizing personal time and self-care, her experiences with running and stress relief, and balancing projects and family life. Dawn reflects on personal growth,...

  17. The Power of Pause: Finding Joy in Celebrating Life's Moments

    In Episode 96 of 'Harvesting Her Way' podcast, host Dawn Marie discusses the importance of celebrating achievements, no matter how small. She shares a personal story of her 15-year marriage milestone and emphasizes the need for pauses in life to reflect and appreciate efforts and accomplishments,...

  18. Securing Your Harvest: A Guide to Financial Wellness

    Financial Planning and Investment Strategies in the Agricultural Community This episode engages with financial advisor Amanda Schneider from Foundations Wealth Partners based in Iowa, focusing on financial planning and investments within the agricultural sector. Amanda offers insights into common...

  19. Empowering Ag Chicks: The Importance of Female Fitness

    We have another returning guest, Andrea Flemming, who is not only the host’s mentor and friend but also a multi-passionate serial entrepreneur now venturing into fitness programs. Our discussion kicks off with a reflection on Andrea’s fitness journey, highlighting her transition from a fitness...

  20. Evolution of Love: Lessons Learned in 15 Years of Marriage

    In this candid solo episode of 'Harvesting Her Way', Dawn reflects on the evolution of her marriage and personal growth from the echoes of her new 'shopiffce'. She discusses the significance of understanding oneself and one's partner, sharing insights into her marriage's journey of trial, error,...

  21. Navigating Farm Life and Family Vacations

    Dawn Marie addresses a topic requested by her audience through an Instagram poll: how to balance vacations with the demanding schedules of farming and ranching. She shares insights gathered from her own experiences and those of others in the farming community, including planning around busy...

  22. Empower Your Health: Navigating the Healthcare System with Susan Salenger

    In this episode of 'Harvesting Her Way', we welcome Susan Salenger, author and researcher of 'Behind Sidelined', a book that explores navigating the broken healthcare system from a woman's perspective. Susan discusses the role of women as medical gatekeepers, the importance of self-care, and…

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  23. Strengthening the Core of Motherhood: Miranda's SHE Fitness Philosophy

    Hello, episode 90 of Harvesting Her Way! Today we chat it up with Miranda Hair, the founder of She Fitness, a personal training and fitness business focusing on women's health, especially around pregnancy and postpartum wellness. Miranda is based in Missouri, she shares her journey from being an...

  24. Cattle, Courage, and Community: Inside the World of a Millennial Rancher

    Harvesting Success with the Millennial Rancher: Our guest, Calli Williams, known as the Millennial Rancher on Instagram, shares her story of becoming a first-generation rancher with her husband in Mitchell, South Dakota. They run a purebred Angus seed stock operation along with a…

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  25. Exploring Health Topics: A Discussion with Kennedy Youngren

    In this podcast episode, host Dawn invites Kennedy, a registered dietitian from Central Minnesota, as her first repeat guest to discuss the importance and benefits of magnesium, following audience request. Kennedy shares her insights on magnesium's role in the body, its dietary sources, and the...

  26. Harvesting Strength: Weathering the Storms of Life & Cancer

    Today’s guest is Maria Hunnick, an Iowa-based farmer, breast cancer and melanoma survivor, and avid horse enthusiast. The episode kicks off as Maria shares her multifaceted life, detailing her farming activities, her passion for horseback riding, and her journey through breast cancer and melanoma...

  27. Harvesting Success in Your Unique Way

    In this episode of 'Harvesting Her Way,' Dawn set the stage for a discussion on embracing change and aiming for higher achievements. She talks about the importance of leaning into changes and how it aligns with her theme of achieving higher, despite the setbacks. The bulk of the episode focuses…

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  28. More Than Checking Boxes, Rediscovering Your True Self

    The topic this week goes into a discussion on the importance of living authentically rather than just 'checking the boxes'. Dawn emphasizes the importance of living life for the experiences rather than ticking off to-do lists or comparing oneself to others on social media. Dawn shares her…

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  29. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

    This week, Dawn digs into why people tend to refrain from doing what they love or desire due to imposter syndrome, using a personal example of how she and her friend, as townies, felt that they wouldn't fit into a 4H Club designed for farm kids. Lastly, she challenges listeners not to let fear…

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  30. The Secret Behind the Smut Section Books

    In this 83rd episode of 'Harvesting Her Way' podcast, host Dawn Marie delves into her reading journey, particularly the unexpected benefits of reading books from the 'smut section'. Notably, Dawn highlights the ability of these novels to foster creativity, enable mental relaxation, and sometimes...

  31. It Takes All Kinds of Kinds w/ the Basic Ranch Mom

    In this episode, Kristen Harms, a ranch wife and marketing specialist, shares insight into her life on Bieber Red Angus, her family's third-generation Red Angus seed stock operation. Kristen manages marketing and social media for the ranch while also operating a platform called 'The Basic Ranch...

  32. The Hazards of Living Unconsciously

    Dawn Marie discusses the importance of self-awareness to engage more effectively with the world. She shares some revelations from her ongoing journey towards self-discovery, stressing the need to understand personal motivations and behaviors rather than focusing on perceptions of others. Key…

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  33. From Perfectionism to Progress: Navigating Life's Seasons

    Life Balance and the Power of Seasons: Overcoming Perfectionism and Embracing Progress. In this episode of 'Harvesting Her Way', I talk extensively about overcoming the concern of feeling like you can’t have it all and managing life balance. I share my personal experiences, discuss the concept of...

  34. Lesson Plans to Business Plans: A Teacher's Road to Entrepreneurship w/Lindsy Trotter

    In episode 79 of the Harvesting Her Way podcast, Lindsy Trotter, the founder of Chilled Freezer Meals, shares her journey from being a teacher to an entrepreneur. After her daughter developed food sensitivities, Lindsy began to prepare easy-to-prepare meals for busy weeknights. This process…

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  35. Fuck "A New You," What Do You Want To Focus On This Year?

    In episode 78 of Harvesting Her Way, I share my thoughts and strategies for the new year under my theme, 'Living on Purpose'. In this episode, we cover: The need for decluttering both physical and mental spaces to make room for meaningful experiences. An intent to be disciplined, resist...

  36. Drawing Good Movement in Communication with guest Terryn Drieling

    Terryn Drieling is our guest today! Terryn lives and works on a large ranch with her family and also helps other farmers and ranchers improve their communication. She talks about how she uses the principles of 'good movement', a term used in the context of low-stress cattle handling, and applies...

  37. Unsensoring Your Intuition

    In episode 76 of 'Harvesting Her Way', I, your host Dawn Marie, discuss the theme of embracing one's intuition & shedding societal ‘shoulds’. Societal pressures often make us do things we 'should' do, rather than the things that we 'could' do and want to do. Referencing the book 'Find Your F*ck...

  38. Wearing Your Scars as a Badge of Honor

    Lately, I’ve been digging into my WHY again as a person, and for business planning. There is magic in reliving through some of the best times of your life & especially the worst. Think of the top 3 things that were difficult, then jot down 3 life events that brought you so much joy. Write out in...

  39. Harmony in Systems w/ Lexi Wright

    Lexi Wright, host of Farming on Purpose and owner of Back Pocket Social Marketing, and is a mom of 4 living the dream in rural Kansas. She and her husband recently bought the family's farm which they are the 6th generation on. After being beginning farmers for 8 years, it’s been a big change for...

  40. The Next Right Thing

    Ever get stuck in the overwhelm? Feel so trapped in your mind that you feel you can’t do any of it? It’s human nature to get stuck in your mind. To make progress, to get out of a funk, to regroup - break it down to take just the next right thing. When we take action on one single thing. We feel...

  41. A Harvest Update

    As we wrap up this season 2 under the Beyond the Plate w/ Dawn Marie umbrella - let's reflect on how harvest is going, and how farm-mommin' is going. Tune in for the reveal of the new podcast title! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a part of the podcast rebrand, submitting your...

  42. Building a Business from Scratch While Exiting the Corporate World w/ guest Abby Shipley

    Abby Shipley is a farmwife and mom living in Central Ohio. She is the owner of The Ginger Hill Farmer, a farm graphic tee boutique. Abby left her 20-year career in corporate retail last fall to come back to our farm and focus on The Ginger Hill Farmer. Abby & her husband are operating as...

  43. Speak to Connect: Unlock the Power of Effective Communication During Harvest

    Harvest can bring up a lot of excess stress - don't hide behind fear of speaking your mind add to it. Avoid the blow up by talking about the situation in the moment if you feel you can openly communicate without imposing blame. When we effectively communicate, our relationships improve, and our...

  44. Every Mother Should Know About Postpartum Pelvic Floor Recovery with Jenn Lormand

    My friend, Jenn Lormand joins us on today's episode to chat about what every mother should know about her body. It's pure fire! The pelvic floor isn't top of mind when you take your baby home from the hospital but is something that every mother has adjusted to postpartum. What we cover: Listening...

  45. Making a Shift in Your Viewpoint Gives a Whole New Perspective

    When we understand we CAN SHIFT our perspective to get a different result, it is a mind blowing experience! Are things I dislike about my body, my life, etc.? Abso-freaking-lutey! BUT, when we tweak how we look at ourselves or anything - we can feel and be amazing. Isn't that the ideal goal in...

  46. Start the Day with a Full Fuel Tank & Build on it Throughout Your Day w/ guest Kennedy Youngren

    Our special guest today is the Legendairy Dietitian, Kennedy Youngren. Kennedy Youngren is a registered dietitian nutritionist, married to a 4th generation dairyman in central Minnesota. What first started as a platform to help connect consumers to producers, disseminate myths, squash food…

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  47. How to Reign In Your Unbalanced Hormones & Their Symptoms

    As women, we get mislabeled and misunderstood. Our hormones are often the culprit of many mood swings and various symptoms. In this episode, you'll learn how to reign in your unbalanced hormones with simple tactics from seed cycling to reducing everyday toxins. You get to feel understood by...

  48. Everyone Has Limited Beliefs, Don't Allow Yours to Isolate You with guest Erica Leniczek

    Today we are going a little deeper beyond that food aspect - mental health & it's importance it plays in all of our lives with my Canadian friend, Erica Leniczek. Erica is Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology Student, Host of The Rural Mindset Podcast, and mental health in agriculture…

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  49. Are Calories the Driving Factor Behind Your Food Choices?

    Why are you eating what you are eating? Is it for fun? Is it to let loose and relax? Is it to simply grab something quick? Seriously, what is the point of your choices? That is the question you need to answer first before you waste shame on how many calories it holds. In this short & sweet solo…

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  50. Reprogramming Your Mindset Around Strength Training with guest Nikkiey Stott

    3 myths about strength training: 1. I'm going to bulk up! 2. I don't want to look like a dude 3. It takes too long Okay now that we have that out of the way, let's get into the juice of this podcast interview with the Warrior Babe herself, Nikkiey Stott! Nikkiey is the host of The Macro Hour...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Embracing a holistic lifestyle with a dash of farm charm, this weekly podcast will shed light on the hard and the toughness we put into sowing the seeds of our health, and cultivating our futures, so we can reap what we sow into a fulfilled rural life. Join me, Dawn Marie as your host, a certified nutrition coach, mama of 3, farm wife of 1, living in rural Iowa - loving the heck out of life!

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Embracing a holistic lifestyle with a dash of farm charm, this weekly podcast will shed light on the hard and the toughness we put into sowing the seeds of our health, and cultivating our futures, so we can reap what we sow into a fulfilled rural life. Join me, Dawn Marie as your host, a certified...

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