by Elaine Froese | Mar 31, 2026 | Farm Family Harmony Podcast
Family legacy planning goes beyond finances—it’s deeply emotional. In this episode with Colleen Stegenga, we unpack how grief, fear, and family dynamics can stall farm succession. Learn how therapy, honest conversations, and healthier communication can help families move forward with clarity and connection.
by Elaine Froese | Mar 17, 2026 | Farm Family Harmony Podcast
In this episode, Elaine and Jenny Weg explore financial stewardship on the farm—teaching kids about money, managing debt wisely, and planning for the next generation’s success.
by Elaine Froese | Mar 3, 2026 | Farm Family Harmony Podcast
In this episode, we explore why farm succession planning must begin with people, not just assets. Dr. Kate Burke shares insights on emotional resilience, identity shifts, and the family conversations that create clarity, strengthen decision-making, and build a sustainable future for both the farm and the people behind it.
by Elaine Froese | Feb 17, 2026 | Farm Family Harmony Podcast
What does true success look like for your farm family? In this episode, Denise Angst shares practical insights on family farm succession planning, aligning values, starting honest conversations early, and making emotional and financial decisions that support a strong legacy for the next generation.
by Elaine Froese | Feb 3, 2026 | Farm Family Harmony Podcast
Loneliness is one of the quietest struggles in rural life—and one of the least talked about. In this episode, therapist and executive coach Carolyn Klassen explores how to overcome loneliness, why social health is essential to wellbeing, and how farm women can create deeper connection even in the midst of busy, isolated lives.
by Elaine Froese | Jan 20, 2026 | Farm Family Harmony Podcast
What happens when farm transition plans fall apart? In this episode, executive coach and author, Cathy Carroll and I explore farm family business conflict, rebuilding trust, and finding a way back to harmony after breakdowns in communication and planning.