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049 | Part 1: Navigating Farm Family Transitions with Elaine Froese
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I am so honored to welcome Elaine Froese to Gather in Growth for today’s episode! Elaine has been recommended by countless listeners and community members as the go-to resource in navigation farm transitions. There are so many unique situations, family dynamics, and nuances that come with life in agriculture alongside family. Elain shared SO much wisdom and takeaways during our conversation to share this episode in two parts! I have no doubt these next two episodes will leave you feeling empowered and encouraged to compassionately bring up hard conversations with your loved ones and ultimately, live a life that aligns with your values.
Elaine Froese (pronounced phrase) is a professional speaker, writer, and coach who specializes in helping farm families work through issues surrounding succession, business or that family favorite – communication. Elaine is known as "Canada’s Farm Whisperer,” and she’s been a columnist in Grainews for 26 years. Elaine is a member of the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors and the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers with the CSP, certified speaking professional designation. Many folks tell Elaine that they "wish they had met her ten years ago. Her awards include Excellence in Farm Mgt (Wilson Loree 2018), 4-H Canada’s Most Distinguished Alumna (2018), Manitoba 150 Women Trailblazer (2020), Certificate of Merit U of Manitoba Faculty of Ag. (2021).
In this episode, Part 1: Navigating Farm Family Transitions with Elaine Froese, we cover:
- Common themes that she sees amongst so many farm families
- Being aware of where the resistance is coming from
- The culture of your family and your farm
- Being aware of the core needs of different generations/age groups
- The importance of farm women feeling like they have a voice and are heard
- The problem with the culture of working 24/7 in ag and workaholism
Referenced Books:
- Why Don’t You Want What I Want?: How to Win Support for Your Ideas without Hard Sell, Manipulation, or Power Plays by Rick Maurer [affiliate link]
- His Needs, Her Needs Participant’s Guide: Building an Affair-Proof Marriage by Willard F. Jr. Harley [affiliate link]
- Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires; the Respect He Desperately Needs by Eggerichs Emerson [affiliate link]
- The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by John M. Gottman PhD [affiliate link]
- Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life: Life-Changing Tools for Healthy Relationships by Marshall B. Rosenberg PhD [affiliate link]
Resources & Links:
- Learn more about ASCEND retreats and get on my email list to get all the updates!
- Join the waitlist for Masterminds! (registration opening in June 2023)
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- Learn more about my speaking
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- Gather in Growth podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting
Connect with Elaine:
- Follow on Instagram @farmfamilycoach
- Follow on Tiktok @farmfamilycoach
- Follow on Facebook
- Check out her websites https://elainefroese.com/ and https://farmfamilycoach.com/
- Subscribe to her Youtube channel
- Subscribe to her podcast, Farm Family Harmony Podcast
Connect with Emily:
- Follow on Instagram and Facebook
- Join my email list
- Check out my website
- Connect with on LinkedIn
Related Episodes:
- Episode 010 | finding your balance between farm and family with mary pat sass
- Episode 042 | embracing your changing roles on and off the farm with annaliese wegner
- Episode 044 | replacing your income and finding alignment with kayla zenner
More about Gather in Growth podcast:
Where can I connect with fellow rural women who aren’t afraid to dream big dreams? How do I create and sustain daily habits that help me reach my personal and professional goals? Am I the only one that absolutely loves living in the middle of nowhere but wants to understand the world beyond my backyard? What should I do about the unshakable feeling that there’s more to life than just showing up? How do I break free from other people’s opinions and confidently live as my authentic self?
Welcome to Gather in Growth, a show created for passionate, growth-focused rural women like you. From mindset work and building strong habits to nerding out over personal growth books through the lens of life on a backroad, this is a show to leave you feeling joyful, inspired, ready to take action, and a little less alone.
Tune in for honest and heart-felt conversations with host, Emily Reuschel, and fellow thought leaders, to talk about personal growth and thriving as a rural woman. Here you’ll gain tactical strategies to bring your dreams to reality, real talk about the ups and downs of tackling goals, meaningful insight from fresh perspectives, and the confidence to step into the calling that’s been laid on your heart for a reason. If you crave to feel seen in a small town, you’re in the right place.
Whether you’re currently running on a backroad, shuffling kids to town, hopping along for a tractor ride, or three loads deep into folding laundry… we’re in this together. Absolutely anything is possible and I’m so grateful to be on this journey with YOU!
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