Harvesting Her Way Dawn Marie

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 agricultural seasons, leveraging farm calendars for chore management, and the importance of communication and planning for potential absences away from ag operations.

There are challenges and rewards of planning vacations, and she shares practical tips for listeners balancing similar lifestyles.

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00:00 Welcome & Reflecting on Podcast Milestones
00:17 Organizing Chaos & Planning for Episode 100
01:01 Engaging with Listeners & Upcoming Topics
02:06 Exploring Health Insurance Options for Farmers
03:38 Vacation Planning for Farming Families
04:07 Navigating Family Time & Farm Responsibilities
06:58 Strategies for Planning Farm Vacations
20:51 Closing Thoughts & Inviting Listener Suggestions

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 shares her journey from the film industry to researching and writing her book.

Susan emphasizes the value of;


getting second opinions in healthcare,
advocating for oneself, and
the need to take charge of one's health and well-being.


Susan has an upcoming book on 'gaslighting' in healthcare is briefly mentioned, highlighting its relevance in current discussions.

** If you have been misdiagnosed with an illness - Susan is working on her next book about gaslighting and would love to hear from you. All your information is kept confidential. Email her at scsalenger@yahoo.com
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This episode is sponsored by the Iowa Pork Producers Association, underlining the importance of providing safe, nutritious, and sustainable food. Follow @IowaPork on Instagram or visit their website www.iowapork.org

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Find and follow along with Susan:

TikTok

Instagram

Facebook

Book purchase: Amazon

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00:00 Welcome to the Show: Introducing Susan Salinger
01:32 Susan's Journey: From Film to Authorship
02:26 Navigating Healthcare: The Genesis of 'Sideline'
16:33 The Power of Second Opinions and Self-Advocacy
23:12 Embracing Exercise: Susan's Personal Fitness Journey
31:32 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Projects

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 X-ray technician to starting She Fitness to educate and assist women in maintaining fitness safely during and after pregnancy. She discusses the importance of pelvic floor health and offers insight into her personal training programs, which are customized to fit the needs and lifestyles of busy mothers. Miranda highlights the benefits of exercising through pregnancy, addresses common misconceptions about workout safety during pregnancy, and underscores the necessity for pelvic floor strength for overall wellness. The episode also delves into the significance of advocating for one's health and the transformative potential of targeted exercise programs for women at all stages of motherhood.


You can find Miranda on all the platforms:

www.she-fitness.net

Instagram @_shefitness

Facebook

YouTube


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00:00 Welcome to Episode 90: Introducing Miranda of She Fitness
01:00 Miranda's Journey: From Personal Trainer to Business Owner
02:20 The Birth of She Fitness: Empowering Women Through Fitness
09:59 Understanding Pelvic Floor Health: A Deep Dive
16:10 Pregnancy and Fitness: Busting Myths and Sharing Tips
23:01 Personalized Fitness Programs: Tailoring Workouts to Your Needs
35:55 Advocating for Pelvic Floor Health: Miranda's Closing Thoughts

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 direct-to-consumer beef business, navigating the challenges and opportunities of agricultural life, marketing, and balancing family responsibilities.

Calli recounts a traumatic incident where her husband was severely injured while farming, emphasizing the dangers of agricultural work and the importance of safety.

Furthermore, Calli shares her unique background as Miss Congeniality in a beauty pageant with a platform promoting beef in diets, highlighting her passion for advocacy and her journey in agriculture.


Follow Calli in all the places!:
Instagram: calli_williams

Facebook: calli.pritchard or our TW Angus page for beef bundle and bull sale information!

TikTok: @callicwilliams (millennialrancher)

www.twangus.com
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00:00 Welcome to Harvesting Her Way: Meet Callie, the Millennial Rancher
00:47 Introducing Calli: A First-Generation Rancher's Journey
01:13 The Versatile Life of a Ranching Family
04:42 Starting a Direct-to-Consumer Beef Business
08:38 A Farming Accident and Its Aftermath
14:54 Recovery and Moving Forward: The Road to Healing
19:22 The Journey Through Recovery
20:25 Navigating the Aftermath of a Farming Accident
22:32 The Importance of Community Support
23:32 Safety First: Lessons from a Close Call
25:25 Offering Help: How to Truly Make a Difference
29:57 A Pageant Queen's Passion for Agriculture
35:05 Embracing Challenges with Confidence

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 common deficiencies that people face. Emphasizing a holistic approach to health, Kennedy also delves into topics like the efficiency of topical magnesium supplements, the dangers of aluminum in deodorants, and the importance of hydration, sleep, and gut health. The episode shifts focus to practical advice on improving sleep quality, including the benefits of tart cherry juice and maintaining a dark sleeping environment.

Additionally, the conversation covers the potential risks associated with indiscriminate use of supplements, the significance of maintaining physical activity throughout the day, and the impact of technology on sleep and stress levels. Kennedy encapsulates her approach to health through emphasizing whole foods, cautioning against the overuse of probiotics, and advocating for personalized health strategies.

Find and follow Kennedy on Instagram at @the.legendairy.dietitian


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00:00 Welcome Back, Kennedy! A Catch-up and Introduction
02:06 Diving into the World of Magnesium: Benefits and Sources
07:09 Exploring Gut Health: Fermented Foods and Beyond
09:57 Hydration and Its Impact on Health
12:04 The Pillars of a Healthy Lifestyle: Sleep, Protein, Hydration, and Movement
15:57 Navigating the World of Supplements: Choosing Wisely
17:40 The Importance of Sleep: Strategies for a Restful Night
23:38 Final Thoughts and Advice on Supplements and Well-being

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 survival.

She discusses the therapeutic role animals played during her cancer treatment and elaborates on her work with horses, including a breeding program affected by her cancer journey. Additionally, Maria emphasizes the significance of a supportive community during challenging times and the impact of her agricultural lifestyle on her health perceptions and cancer experiences.


Thank you to today's episode sponsor, the Iowa Pork Producers Association - As an Iowa pork producer our number one priority is providing a quality product.
The Pork loin is one of many delicious and high-protein cuts coming in at 25-30g of protein per serving.

Find Maria on Instagram & Tik Tok @crashcowgirl


00:00 Introduction and Sponsor Acknowledgement - Iowa Pork Producers Association
01:46 Guest Introduction: Maria Hunnick
02:32 Maria's Farming Background
03:54 Maria's Passion for Horses
05:07 Maria's Cancer Journey
07:10 Maria's Diagnosis Story
11:16 Maria's Treatment and Recovery
21:29 Maria's Second Cancer Diagnosis
32:02 Maria's Reflections and Advice
36:04 Conclusion and Contact Information



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