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href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLiLbc86FzxuNJEtfbGkdnyb6w4P2X6beF\">YouTube<\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom2\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom3\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom4\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom5\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><a class=\"spp-button-custom6\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"display:none !important;\" href=\"\"><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<p>Happy New Year, Folks! To kick off 2026, I sit down with Walt Moore, president and general manager of Walmoore Holsteins Inc., a five-generation dairy farm in Pennsylvania. In this candid conversation, we look at the Undiscussable\u2122 issues facing farm and ranch transition \u2014 particularly those surrounding family identity, retirement, and growth.<\/p>\n<p>Walt shares his family&#8217;s journey, including the 18-month planning process, the role of outside advisors (like their specialized financial guide), and how they navigated a complex blended family structure to bring in the fifth generation. We learn about their family\u2019s strategy of &#8220;stepping back without stepping away,&#8221; managing non-farm heirs, dealing with issues of housing and debt capacity, and the critical importance of financial transparency for legacy success.<\/p>\n<p>Walt&#8217;s insights reveal positive conflict behaviors and the power of peer support groups. This episode is packed with essential tools and motivation for any farm family looking to find harmony through understanding and proactively plan for their future.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>\u201cYou\u2019ve got to communicate \u2014 don&#8217;t be afraid to ask questions, and don&#8217;t feel like you&#8217;re on an island. I&#8217;m in a couple of groups, and you realize really quickly that we&#8217;re in the same trenches. When [you\u2019re in] a good group that&#8217;s transparent with each other and willing to help each other, that&#8217;s hard to beat.\u201d &#8211; Walt Moore, president of Walmoore Holsteins Inc.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Our Guest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12370 alignnone \" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/EF-FFHP-S5-Ep59-Walt-Moore-Headshot-1-807x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"222\" height=\"282\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Walt is President and General Manager of Walmoore Holsteins, Inc. The family farm has been in operation for over 116 years and 5 generations. Walt is in partnership with his wife, Ellen, and three 5th-generation partners &#8211; Luke, Andrew, and Chase.<\/p>\n<p>Walmoore Holsteins, Inc. milks 1150 cows with a 32,000-pound herd average, raises 900-plus replacement young stock, 150 Wagyu crosses, farms 2000 acres of corn for silage and grain, alfalfa, soy beans, triticale, and grass hay. Walmoore employs 17 full-time and several part-time people. Walt is also the General Partner of Moore Family Farm LP, which was formed as a land holding company. Additionally, Walt and Ellen, with partners Duane and Marilyn Hershey, started Moocho Milk Transportation Inc. in 2006 to haul their own milk. Walt and Ellen, along with their son Jake and his wife, own Moore Meats LLC, a premium American Wagyu farm-to-fork meat company.<\/p>\n<p>Walt has traveled to other states and China, helping to educate producers on Best Management Practices. He serves on several committees, including the Chester County Conservation District Board, London Grove Friends Finance Committee, Land-O-Lakes Master Focus Group, and the American Dairy Coalition, currently serving as President. Walt has also served on the Horizon Farm Credit Customer Advisory Board and on the Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation Board, serving as President for two years. He has served on the PDMP board as the Vice-President and President.<\/p>\n<p>In his leisure time, Walt enjoys spending time with his family, attending PSU football games, hunting, boating, and traveling.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"mailto:wtmoo@aol.com\">Contact Walt<\/a><br \/><a href=\"mailto:Walmooreholsteins@gmail.com\">Contact Walmoore Holsteins, Inc.<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WalmooreHolsteins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow Walmoore Holsteins, Inc. on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Elaine Froese Resources &amp; Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Watch this episode on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/4ifltNo7nJQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/speaking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SPEAKING &#8211; book Elaine for your next event<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COACHING &#8211; explore Farm Transition Coaching<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MEMBERSHIP &#8211; become a Farm Family Transition Member<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/free-planning-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FREE STUFF &#8211; downloadable tools for your farm transition<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CONTACT &#8211; take the next steps in your transition<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Farm Family Coach Social Media Links<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/farmfamilycoach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elainefroese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/farmfamilycoach\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@farmfamilycoach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TikTok<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Submit a Question<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have a burning question you\u2019d like answered on the show? Ask it <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/keap.app\/contact-us\/8259754198955662\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HERE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Share Your Thoughts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">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 &#8211; we\u2019re all ears!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help us grow our community by rating the show or submitting a review on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0UCkbGF76mrbbP8UJdjP3e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spotify<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/farm-family-harmony-podcast\/id1659119952\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Apple<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Sharing an episode with your community, family, and friends, or commenting on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instagram<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, is another great way to show your support!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Timestamps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span>[0:00:00]<\/span> &#8211; Introduction, Podcast, Guest Welcome, Purpose of Episode<br \/><span>[0:00:43]<\/span> &#8211; Guest Bio: Walter Moore, Family Farm Overview, Dairy Operations<br \/><span>[0:04:40]<\/span> &#8211; Discussing Transition, Generational Change, Retirement, and Successor Dynamics<br \/><span>[0:10:00]<\/span> &#8211; Legacy Goals, Financial Planning for Next Generation, Advisors\u2019 Role<br \/><span>[0:13:25]<\/span> &#8211; Housing for Family and Employees, Family Member Roles<br \/><span>[0:16:41]<\/span> &#8211; Fairness, Family Compensation, Involvement of Blended Family and Non-family Employees<br \/><span>[0:21:04]<\/span> &#8211; Operational vs. Strategic Management, Corporate Meetings, Vertical Integration (Milk Transport Business)<br \/><span>[0:25:00]<\/span> &#8211; Financial Transparency, Budgeting, Planning for the Future<br \/><span>[0:29:03]<\/span> &#8211; Overcoming Procrastination, Learning from Previous Generations, Will and Estate Updating<br \/><span>[0:32:45]<\/span> &#8211; Risk Management, Divorce, Relationship Dynamics, Inter-spousal Agreements<br \/><span>[0:36:34]<\/span> &#8211; Conflict Management, Importance of Communication, Peer Groups and Networking<br \/><span>[0:38:10]<\/span> &#8211; Final Takeaways and Advice: Passion, Teamwork, Continuous Learning<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this first episode of 2026, Walt Moore of Walmoore Holsteins shares real-world farm succession planning lessons\u2014from navigating blended families and non-farm heirs to addressing Undiscussable\u2122 issues around identity, retirement, housing, debt, and conflict. 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Listeners will gain insightful and practical wisdom on how to achieve a farm family transition that is oriented towards creating conditions for positive relationships and building healthy teams and organizational culture.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cActually, I morally judge people all the time, and then all of a sudden I find myself in a conversation with them, and it's really rewarding, and I'm totally surprised. See what happens when you're open to curiosity about someone? In the Art of Hosting, we call these limiting beliefs. We look at someone and think that person is not capable of [something], or they can't see a way through this scenario, [but this is simply my own limiting belief at play].\u201d <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Lyle Wiens<\/span>\r\n\r\n<strong>Mentioned During This Episode<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<b>Books\u00a0<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Nonviolent-Communication-Language-Life-Changing-Relationships\/dp\/189200528X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonviolent Communication, A Language of Life<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Marshall Rosenberg<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Crucial-Conversations-Third-Joseph-Grenny\/dp\/1260474186\/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ISzjC04XT9oNYVlH76lANPrs8hRARi4g6V4HTvljmnfWCBm3ZRcl6S2VpsHMWmXEL0CsHK9Ra1jpVL1LrzY5PNlto88oZ_1GAxFQzruqA_OCNgAgOeOk70Q74aI3khlSM2ZySBhe_yg1fohyrzXjjNSlX3nsq0Ezz3h4U5RI44drBDYT-h7qX8ENtfFLvt0bq471-PJDefD8gYMWA4rZGzFPVF5Ip39D0sh12XGNki-vMdYxCSnOUWsTP1e7PCyQIDqbVz_M_Acd-RwMaV_IlYPCjpupjoBV8KRwOHSWihg.XcYELqLzBFE_qz1LfkBTAHZgTH9lGV9Pf8uWeJXmILQ&dib_tag=se&hvadid=599307924927&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9001353&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=3963633315950015572&hvtargid=kwd-311912085817&hydadcr=16959_13463063&keywords=the+crucial+conversation&qid=1733173730&sr=8-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crucial Conversations, Tools for Talking When Stakes are High <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan and Switzler<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Polarity-Management-2nd-Identifying-Unsolvable\/dp\/0874251761\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Polarity Management, Identifying and Managing Unsolvable<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Problems by Barry Johnson<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/Gifts-Imperfection-Anniversary-Features-brand-new\/dp\/1616499605\/ref=sr_1_1?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.b2Klwn53I2rokXqWdq6upqYD-6xQLTK0kTWrvt-W82JvJx85LXBvDQlHqnRW2VKGDSPbS7KkbEsD2WJKAGOVZBjD_oR9wDafAKuFACu9Swjpp6DvCYKBnZ-CmDH2o-Y13_6LgKgGtgqv5NHFbKNNN7OZwCFZhZleYH910ceob43p1HiDQV-FTZInOYywZ1jrBeNgyIEwabiovsOzE2jiYSa8w1pLwNx4FIrXByltsrnrfyoFnzByXFS4_t9bqzUDgQrCsHwsahIeR5OvEm9uhWzxQsBlFt_nCCO-8sVCiEsePe9xQvLBuGxQE5ZjA_IcieffuMXL0IAmvVqeBWRMIZEedlhTxKZRK9jXhcRLqhEKGez5Vok-CNd0Hk8lceLKwSSxN7Y-RFOeOwkaYRlxNKsFGZ0MclVHg7pUBTRkfGBT-bvHqMUz0UuETT_J-Pod.pOK3yL4SJzj3hNoJHVP38A9GsF_QM8qh4Dz0jvPafc8&dib_tag=se&hvadid=599427856982&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=9001353&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=7669385332039799067&hvtargid=kwd-301880260548&hydadcr=14979_13429897&keywords=the+gift+of+imperfection&qid=1733944509&sr=8-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Gifts of Imperfection <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by Bren\u00e9 Brown<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.ca\/When-Sorry-Isnt-Enough-Chapman\/dp\/0802407048\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When Sorry Isn\u2019t Enough<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by Dr. Gary Chapman<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Course\u00a0<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/artofhosting.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Art of Hosting<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>Podcast Episodes\u00a0<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/2023\/10\/02\/08-culture-beats-strategy-believe-behave-decide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Farm Family Harmony Podcast (Ep 08) \/ Culture Beats Strategy: Believe, Behave, Decide<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<b>People<\/b>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.polaritypartnerships.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barry Johnson: Founding Partner, Chairman & Creator of The Polarity Map\u00ae and Principles<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/brenebrown.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bren\u00e9 Brown: American Academic and Podcaster<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.focusonthefamily.com\/contributors\/gary-chapman\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Gary Chapman: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Public Speaker and Best-selling Author<\/span><\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnvc.org\/about\/marshall\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dr. Marshall B. 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 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