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But that does put her in a difficult position, if you know everyone\u2019s coming to her and not necessarily talking to each other.\u201d -Kalynn Spain<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Mentioned During This Episode<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Books\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/shop\/farmings-in-law-factor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farming\u2019s In-Law Factor<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Bittersweet-Oprahs-Book-Club-Longing\/dp\/0451499794?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&amp;ref_=fplfs&amp;psc=1&amp;smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bittersweet by Susan Cain<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships\/dp\/189200528X\/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2TGLUWZ94TSNY&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.YEcGICrddjtWUz1bASpKUHISUuxgaxdMyUSO3wT9MOhH0EqC-pVaJSYfr2ncArzQaelCEG6o_zjDpx6Wu2sXpHTYVjFWoH5spBuGdWB9IJSs8YOUPyxgSdlwkWqF-16c.Jfx8CK2VFwIYg0Fe365U8s7qAQaedO_gnnZK-plnRv0&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=Nonviolent+Communication%3A+A+Language+of+Life%3A+Life-Changing+Tools+for+Healthy+Relationships&amp;qid=1750946287&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=nonviolent+communication+a+language+of+life+life-changing+tools+for+healthy+relationships%2Cstripbooks%2C64&amp;sr=1-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonviolent Communication by Dr Marshall Rosenberg<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Articles<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2025\/05\/22\/how-to-stop-putting-mom-in-the-middle-of-every-farm-family-conflict\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mother In The Middle by Kalynn Spain<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elaine Froese Resources &amp; Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/speaking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SPEAKING \u2013 book Elaine for your next event<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COACHING \u2013 find your Farm Transition Coach<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MEMBERSHIP \u2013 Join the Farm Family Harmony Membership waitlist<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/free-planning-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RESOURCES \u2013 download for FREE<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CONTACT \u2013 take the next steps in your transition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About Our Guest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-11311 alignnone alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Kaylnn.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"182\" height=\"85\" \/> Kalynn Spain is a farm family coach, mediator, and Certified Leadership Coach with deep roots in Manitoba\u2019s agricultural community. With a degree in Conflict Resolution Studies and over five years of experience in mediation, she brings clarity and compassion to the complex dynamics of farm transition and family communication.<\/p>\n<p>Throughout her career, Kalynn has worked across the agri-food sector, including roles with Canadian Foodgrains Bank, St. Norbert Farmers Market, and Keystone Agricultural Producers, and supported the next generation of farmers at the University of Manitoba&#8217;s Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences.<\/p>\n<p>She\u2019s known for her calm presence, thoughtful facilitation, and deep commitment to helping rural families thrive.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:kalynn@farmfamilycoach.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Submit a Question<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Have a burning question you\u2019d like answered on the show by Elaine or one of her amazing coaches? Ask it\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/coachfroese.infusionsoft.app\/app\/form\/podcast-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><b>Share Your Thoughts<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Did you enjoy this episode of the Farm Family Harmony Podcast? Keep the conversation going by sharing your experiences and perspectives in the comments below. Your involvement is what makes this community THRIVE! Have your say \u2013 we\u2019re all ears!<\/p>\n<p>Help us grow our community by rating the show or submitting a review on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0UCkbGF76mrbbP8UJdjP3e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/ca\/podcast\/farm-family-harmony-podcast\/id1659119952\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a>. Sharing an episode with your community, family, and friends, or commenting on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>,\u00a0is another great way to show your support!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Timestamps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:02:04]<\/span> &#8211; Introduction of &#8220;Mom in the Middle&#8221; concept<br \/><span>[0:05:37]<\/span> &#8211; Discussion on mom&#8217;s role in family harmony<br \/><span>[0:08:33]<\/span> &#8211; Explanation of &#8220;flattening the triangle&#8221; in family dynamics<br \/><span>[0:12:52]<\/span> &#8211; Importance of written communication in family conflicts<br \/><span>[0:15:10]<\/span> &#8211; Power of family meetings and facilitation<br \/><span>[0:18:53]<\/span> &#8211; Challenges in pulling farm family members into conversations<br \/><span>[0:24:43]<\/span> &#8211; Self-care and mental wellness for moms<br \/><span>[0:26:54]<\/span> &#8211; Strategies for moms to take care of themselves<br \/><span>[0:30:26]<\/span> &#8211; Conflict as a skill to be learned<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Farm family coach Kalynn Spain joins us to explore the emotional weight moms carry in succession talks and conflict. 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Rosenberg, Ph.D: Founder of the Center for Nonviolent Communication<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/viktorfranklamerica.com\/viktor-frankl-bio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viktor E. Frankl: Author and Holocaust Survivor<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Blog Posts<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2023\/08\/03\/how-to-say-sorry-at-harvest-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Say \u201cSorry\u201d at Harvest <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Elaine Froese<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2024\/09\/12\/thinking-inside-the-box-of-lateral-thinking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thinking Inside the Box of Lateral Thinking<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Lydia Carpenter<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2022\/09\/22\/the-power-of-a-letter-to-get-unstuck\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The power of a letter to get unstuck<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Elaine Froese<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Other<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\/conflict-dynamics-profile\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conflict Dynamics Profile<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Elaine Froese Resources & Links<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/speaking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SPEAKING - book Elaine for your next event<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">COACHING - find your Farm Transition Coach<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MEMBERSHIP - join the waitlist for the\u00a0 Farm Family Harmony Member<\/span>ship<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/free-planning-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RESOURCES - download for FREE<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CONTACT - take the next steps in your transition<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>About Our Guest<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<img class=\"wp-image-10342 alignnone alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Screen-Shot-2024-12-18-at-12.23.42-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"160\" height=\"136\" \/>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lyle is a Professional Agrologist with the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists and has a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Manitoba. He also has training in conflict management, mediation, and group facilitation. He works as a Grain Marketing Advisor where he assists farmers as they produce and sell their crops.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\/coaching-team\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coaching Profile<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Submit a Question<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a burning question you\u2019d like answered on the show by Elaine or one of her amazing coaches? Ask it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/coachfroese.infusionsoft.app\/app\/form\/podcast-questions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HERE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span>\r\n\r\n<b>Share Your Thoughts<\/b>\r\n\r\nDid you enjoy this episode of the Farm Family Harmony Podcast? Keep the conversation going by sharing your experiences and perspectives in the comments below. Your involvement is what makes this community THRIVE! Have your say \u2013 we\u2019re all ears!\r\n\r\nHelp us grow our community by rating the show or submitting a review on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0UCkbGF76mrbbP8UJdjP3e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spotify<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/farm-family-harmony-podcast\/id1659119952%20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a>. Sharing an episode with your community, family, and friends, or commenting on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0is another great way to show your support!\r\n\r\n<strong>Timestamps<\/strong>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:00:30 Introduction to Lyle Wiens<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:03:34 Art of Hosting and the Principles of Dialogue<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:05:33 Key Principles of the Principles of Dialogue<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:08:42 What it means to \u201chost yourself\u201d<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:10:03 Listening vs Convincing<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:10:42 Barry Johnson and Polarity<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:13:51 Honoring the intensity of agriculture<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:18:00 Power dynamic in farm family transition<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:18:45 Navigating and hosting powerful people<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:20:00 Sitting with tension and being conflict-aware<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:22:23 The stories we tell ourselves<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:23:25 Power, Control, and Perfectionism<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:25:42 Nonviolent Communication<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:26:23 Life-alienating Communication<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:27:26 Moralistic Judgements<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:29:16 Limiting Beliefs<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:31:35 There\u2019s always a choice<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:36:25 Crying and the culture of love<\/p>\r\n<p dir=\"ltr\">0:35:42 A generational resistance to face-to-face conversation<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1473],"tags":[2239,2282,2280,2283,764,363,2281,2212,359],"class_list":["post-11406","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-farm-family-harmony-podcast","tag-boundary-setting","tag-communication-triangles","tag-family-farm-dynamics","tag-farm-burnout","tag-farm-conflict-resolution","tag-farm-family-coaching","tag-motherhood-on-the-farm","tag-rural-parenting","tag-succession-planning"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>The Mom in the Middle: Farm Family Coaching<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Stuck in the middle? 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