Farm Family Harmony Podcast

About Farm Family Harmony Podcast

Get personal with Elaine Froese, Canada's Farm Whisperer, in Farm Family Harmony, where no farm topic is taboo! Whether it's about a Daughter-In-Law feeling left out of the farm family, which sibling gets the family farm, or when it's time to tell Mom and Dad to respectfully retire, Elaine covers the crucial conversations every farm family needs to have.

Publisher

Elaine Froese

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Nov 2022

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

75 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   75: How Fraud Can Fracture Farm Families

   In this episode, I sit down with Julie Matthews, fraud investigator and former investigative journalist, for an important conversation about fraud and the impact it can have on farm and rural families. Julie brings years of experience working with scam victims and seeing firsthand how the effects can reach far beyond the money lost. Together, we explore why farm families can be particularly vulnerable and how quickly trust can be taken advantage of. We also talk about what can happen when fraud enters a family, why it can be so difficult to talk about, and what farm families need to be paying closer attention to. If you want to better protect your farm and the people you care about, this episode is for you. "The scammers will try to isolate that person further from any family or friends they do have. So for family and friends, watch for isolation... try to keep the lines of communication open." - Julie Matthews Resources Mentioned During This Episode www.juliematthews.ca (https://www.juliematthews.ca) Scam prevention resources, fraud awareness, and support for individuals, families, and rural communities. About Our Guest Julie Matthews has dedicated her career to stopping scam artists and protecting Canadians. She spent 19 years as an investigative TV reporter. Her passion for helping others led her to trade her microphone for a badge, becoming a peace officer and senior investigator with the Government of Alberta's Consumer Investigations Unit. Recognizing the need for fraud prevention education, especially in rural areas, she turned her focus to empowering others. Julie now travels across Canada delivering engaging presentations to seniors, businesses, and community groups about the latest scams. She focuses in depth on fraud impacting rural and farming communities and families. She is the national spokesperson for the Canadian Anti-Scam Coalition's Stand Against Scams campaign. She is a strong victim's advocate and volunteers her time speaking to victims and their families across North America about how to get through to loved ones trapped in one of these heartbreaking scams. Contact Julie (mailto:julie@juliematthews.ca) Follow Julie on Facebook Follow Julie on Instagram Follow Julie on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@juliematthewsfraud) Elaine Froese Resources: Watch this episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/7roYaUhurvg). Visit the podcast website SPEAKING - book Elaine for your next event COACHING - explore Farm Transition Coaching MEMBERSHIP - become a Farm Family Transition Member FREE STUFF - downloadable tools for your farm transition CONTACT - take the next steps in your transition BURNING QUESTION? Submit it here Farm Family Coach Social Media Links Facebook Instagram LinkedIn X YouTube TikTok Timestamps: *]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-WEB:20dce6e2-ee03-4773-ad86-dc604738cdf8-1" data-turn-id-container= "request-WEB:20dce6e2-ee03-4773-ad86-dc604738cdf8-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-2" data-turn="assistant"> div:has([data-free-thinking-preview-answer=true])+:is(.text-message,.relative:has(>.text-message))]:-mt-2 grow"> div:has([data-free-thinking-preview-answer=true])+:is(.text-message,.relative:has(>.text-message))]:-mt-2" data-streaming-response-group=""> 00:30 - Episode intro and why fraud fractures farm families 03:51 - Julie speaks to seniors and the problem of scam shame 05:03 - Why scammers target farms and rural families 08:12 - One email click that led to thousands disappearing 10:05 - Cybersecurity basics for farms without IT departments 11:47 - Phone scams, CRA impersonation, and grandparent fraud 14:10 - Buy and sell scams involving tractors, livestock, and feed 17:01 - Romance scams, friendship scams, and emotional manipulation 18:59 - Warning signs: secrecy, isolation, and hidden relationships 22:05 - How social connection helps protect isolated adults 25:19 - Spotting fake emails, fake names, and fake websites 27:37 - Cloned Facebook pages and fake contests from real businesses 29:31 - Defining elder abuse and protecting farm families legally 32:22 - Estate scams, odd bills, and suspicious family behavior 35:43 - Organizing documents and using password managers safely 39:42 - Obituary scams and why family details should stay private 42:08 - How to contact Julie Matthews for speaking and support 43:05 - Final reminders on harvest stress, gut instinct, and getting help

2. 

   21 Sept 2026

   74: Barbed Wire Thinking - The Land Logic Model

   In this episode, I sit down with Chad Reznicek, Behavioral Health State Specialist with the Colorado AgrAbility Project, to talk about something that affects all of us: the way we think about the challenges in front of us. Chad spent 20 years as a licensed therapist before bringing his experience to agriculture and helping develop the Land Logic Model, a practical approach designed for farmers and ranchers. Together, we explore what Chad calls "barbed wire thinking": thought patterns that can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or convinced things are worse than they really are. We talk about how assumptions, comparison, blame, and all-or-nothing thinking can show up on the farm, and why it's important to pay attention to the stories we're telling ourselves. Chad also shares why asking for help matters, especially in a culture where working harder and pushing through can feel like the only option. If you've ever caught yourself assuming the worst, carrying everything on your shoulders, or wondering how to look at a difficult situation differently, this episode is for you. "If we don't like the current consequences we are dealing with in life, we may not be able to change the things that are happening to us, but we can change and question whether our belief is working in our favor." - Chad Reznicek, MA, LPC Resources Mentioned During This Episode COMET 90-minute training to help community members recognize and respond to signs of behavioral health distress Colorado Agricultural Mental Health Program Mental health voucher program for Colorado's agricultural community About Our Guest Chad Reznicek is the Behavioral Health State Specialist with Colorado State University Extension and Co-Director of the Colorado AgrAbility Project, committed to helping expand and improve behavioral health support and resources in rural communities. Before joining the AgrAbility Team, Chad spent 20 years as a licensed therapist, providing behavioral health services in diverse settings with special focus areas in suicide prevention, trauma, mood disorders, and substance abuse. Both of Chad's parents were raised on farms, and he grew up in a small town in central Nebraska with a deep respect for agriculture as the heart of our rural communities. Contact Chad (mailto:chad.reznicek@colostate.edu) Visit LandLogic's Website (http://www.thelandlogicmodel.com) Visit the Colorado AgrAbility Project Website (https://agrability.colostate.edu/) Elaine Froese Resources: Watch this episode on YouTube. Visit the podcast website SPEAKING - book Elaine for your next event COACHING - explore Farm Transition Coaching MEMBERSHIP - become a Farm Family Transition Member FREE STUFF - downloadable tools for your farm transition CONTACT - take the next steps in your transition BURNING QUESTION? Submit it here Farm Family Coach Social Media Links Facebook Instagram LinkedIn X YouTube TikTok Timestamps: 0:30 — Welcome and episode introduction 2:17 — Chad's background: rural Nebraska, therapy work, and moving into agricultural mental health 5:18 — What the Land Logic model is and how it supports producers 8:01 — The "agrarian imperative": why land, purpose, and farming identity run so deep 10:53 — Using a farm map and a typical day to help producers feel understood 12:32 — Introducing "barbed wire thinking" and how thought patterns affect wellbeing 14:47 — Catastrophizing: expecting the worst-case outcome 17:37 — All-or-nothing thinking and making room for the gray area 19:49 — Mind reading: assuming you know what others are thinking 22:56 — Overgeneralizing from one setback 25:19 — Blaming, agency, and focusing on what you can influence 30:55 — Personalization: carrying too much responsibility alone 35:42 — Comparing yourself to neighbors and measuring self-worth through appearances 38:29 — The fairness trap: dwelling on what feels unfair 41:42 — "Heaven's reward": using work to avoid hard family conversations 45:13 — Toxic grit, asking for help, and challenging the "do it alone" mindset 48:34 — Land Logic training, resources, and how listeners can connect 50:40 — Closing invitation to the Farm Family Transition membership

3. 

   8 Sept 2026

   73: Transition Talk Tips for Siblings

   In this episode, I'm talking about something many farm families wrestle with: how to have better conversations with your siblings about farm transition. Farm siblings and non-farm siblings can look at the same farm and see things very differently. You may have different expectations, different concerns, and even different ideas about what the future should look like. So how do you talk about it without the conversation going sideways? I share some practical talking tips and questions to help you come from a place of curiosity, get clearer about what matters to each person, and keep the conversation moving forward. If conversations with your farm or non-farm siblings have been difficult, avoided, or long overdue, this episode is for you. "Respect doesn't mean that everyone agrees, but it means that everybody gets to speak without being labeled entitled or greedy or ungrateful or impossible." - Elaine Froese Elaine Froese (pronounced 'phrase'), CSP, is a certified professional speaker, certified coach, and author. She's a go-to expert for farm families who want better communication and conflict resolution to secure a successful farm transition. As a farmer and mother to the successor of their farm, she understands the culture of agriculture intimately. Her superpower is helping families find harmony through understanding. Her expertise is to discuss what she calls the Undiscussabull™ – the bull in the middle of the farm family that no one wants to talk about. She is an award-winning author who's written 5 books over the past 25 years. Faith Today magazine has dubbed her "Canada's Farm Whisperer". She was awarded the Farm Management Canada Wilson Loree award for excellence in Farm Business Management, the 4-H Canada First Most Distinguished Alumna award from a pool of 350,000 alumni, as well as the Manitoba 150 Women Trailblazers award. Elaine's passion is to share simple, practical and actionable tools with farm families so they can talk about tough issues and get traction in their farm transition. Her topics are a catalyst to courageous conversations and conflict resolution. Expect her to WOW your audience by bringing clarity with workable and practical tools. She's on a mission to guide farm families, across North America, to get unstuck, communicate better, find harmony through understanding, and secure a profitable farm legacy. Elaine's goal is for everyone to be rich in relationships. Elaine Froese Resources: Watch this episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/4kzwQazL360). Visit the podcast website SPEAKING - book Elaine for your next event COACHING - explore Farm Transition Coaching MEMBERSHIP - become a Farm Family Transition Member FREE STUFF - downloadable tools for your farm transition CONTACT - take the next steps in your transition BURNING QUESTION? Submit it here Farm Family Coach Social Media Links Facebook Instagram LinkedIn X YouTube TikTok Timestamps 00:30 - Why sibling conversations matter during farm transition 01:30 - Farm siblings vs. non-farm siblings 02:57 - Expectations, assumptions, and the roots of conflict 04:51 - Three questions to start the conversation 06:21 - Why parents' wills and intentions should not be kept secret 07:51 - Writing down commitments and next steps 08:48 - Speaking up before small irritations become big problems 09:46 - Using time tracking and data instead of emotion alone 11:23 - What non-farm heirs may still want from the farm 13:16 - Land as inheritance, equity, and long-term planning 15:10 - Warm-hand succession and transferring assets early 16:38 - What is underneath "I'm fine" 17:38 - Planning for vulnerable family members and caregiving 19:35 - When mediation or facilitation is needed 21:09 - Self-awareness and the conflict dynamic profile 24:17 - Personality differences and how they affect farm teamwork 25:28 - Why quick repair matters in sibling relationships 26:39 - Clarifying expectations, timelines, and roles 28:54 - Why Elaine does this work and the role of lived experience 29:54 - The power of thank-you notes and written conversations 34:16 - Celebrating the good together as a family 36:16 - Avoiding estrangement and choosing repair 37:56 - Why facilitators help families have safer, shorter, more productive conversations

Who has been a guest on Farm Family Harmony Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kevin Hegedus
• Lyndsay Seafoot
• Amber Meyer
• Dr David M Kohl
• Lisa Lounsbury

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

117,910

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

9 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100

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Quality

76

Social presence

0

YouTube

82

Engagement

85

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