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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>In this episode, I sit down with therapist, speaker, and executive coach, Carolyn Klassen, who holds a Master\u2019s in Marriage, Family, &amp; Child Counselling and an undergrad in Occupational Therapy, for an eye-opening conversation about one of the quietest challenges in rural life: loneliness.<\/p>\n<p>Carolyn, creator of The Loneliness Course, shares why loneliness isn\u2019t always visible, and how many farm women feel isolated even while surrounded by people and productivity. Together, we unpack the concept of social health and why real connection is just as essential to wellbeing as food, water, and sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Carolyn also explains why meaningful connection takes courage, how rural life complicates vulnerability, and why we need to revive the lost art of popping by, picking up the phone, or simply inviting someone in.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever felt unseen in the busyness of farm life or wondered how to help others feel like they belong, this episode will give you the language, tools, and permission to make the first move.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>&#8220;We do not have to hide that we struggle. What we get to decide is who we share that with\u2014so we can have that sense of knowing that we aren\u2019t alone in our struggle.&#8221; \u2013 Carolyn Klassen<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Resources Mentioned During This Episode<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thelonelinesscourse.com\/social-health-checkup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/thelonelinesscourse.com\/social-health-checkup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social Health Checkup<\/a><\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Use coupon code FARM for 60% off the Loneliness Course<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>About Our Guest<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-12511 alignnone alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/EF-FFHP-S5-Ep61-Carolyn-Klassen-Headshot-732x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"155\" height=\"217\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Carolyn Klassen is a seasoned therapist at &#8220;Wired for Connection&#8221; and the creator of The Loneliness Course. With years of experience supporting individuals through emotional and relational challenges, Carolyn has a deep understanding of how very hard &#8216;humaning&#8217; can be.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">She offers science-backed, heart-forward tools that support healing within a grounded program, bringing together science, compassion, and community wisdom to help people move from isolation to connection.<\/p>\n<p>With a heart for belonging and a gift for creating safe, inclusive spaces, Carolyn speaks to our inherent need for one another. Her work reminds us that healing often starts with being present for ourselves and for each other.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"mailto:contact@CarolynKlassen.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Contact Carolyn\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/thelonelinesscourse.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the Loneliness Course\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61561359271715\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow the Loneliness Course on Facebook\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/the_loneliness_course\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow the Loneliness Course on Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Elaine Froese Resources:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Watch this episode on <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/9BSe4tCHCQ4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/farm-family-harmony-podcast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Visit the podcast website<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/speaking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SPEAKING &#8211; book Elaine for your next event<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/elainefroese.com\/coaching\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">COACHING &#8211; explore Farm Transition Coaching<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/elainefroese.com\/membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MEMBERSHIP &#8211; become a Farm Family Transition Member<\/a><\/li>\n<li><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><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><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/farmfamilycoach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/farmfamilycoach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/elainefroese\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/farmfamilycoach\/videos\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n<li><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><strong><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><\/strong><\/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<h3>Timestamps<\/h3>\n<p><span>[0:00:03]<\/span>3 \u2014 Introduction and context of the podcast, recognition of listeners.<br \/><span>[0:01:37]<\/span> \u2014 Introduction of loneliness as the main topic, Carolyn\u2019s work on loneliness.<br \/><span>[0:04:07]<\/span> \u2014 Discussion of \u201csocial health\u201d and its importance.<br \/><span>[0:04:54]<\/span> \u2014 The Harvard Study: quality of relationships and health outcomes.<br \/><span>[0:05:30]<\/span> \u2014 The need for meaningful connection, \u201ceight-minute people\u201d and vulnerability.<br \/><span>[0:07:00]<\/span> \u2014 \u201cFacebook fine\u201d concept, technology\u2019s role, insights from women\u2019s conferences.<br \/><span>[0:10:30]<\/span> \u2014 Loneliness not as a personal flaw, causes, and validating the feeling.<br \/><span>[0:13:14]<\/span> \u2014 Post-COVID isolation and modern communication habits.<br \/><span>[0:14:50]<\/span> \u2014 Tools and strategy highlights from the loneliness course and video.<br \/><span>[0:17:01]<\/span> \u2014 Unique rural community issues, financial burdens, multigenerational stress, boundaries, and privacy.<br \/><span>[0:20:30]<\/span> \u2014 The importance of sharing personal stresses and anxiety in the community.<br \/><span>[0:20:57]<\/span> \u2014 Personal anecdotes on dealing with loneliness, sleep apnea, and community support.<br \/><span>[0:25:30]<\/span> \u2014 The challenge and vulnerability in reaching out, anecdotes about social outreach.<br \/><span>[0:26:26]<\/span> \u2014 Scientific research on connecting with strangers, the benefits of vulnerability, and how to overcome social anxieties.<br \/><span>[0:28:36]<\/span> \u2014 Examples of connecting with strangers, benefit of sharing struggles, and the importance of not hiding difficulties.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Loneliness is one of the quietest struggles in rural life\u2014and one of the least talked about. 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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":[2419,1986,2414,2412,2417,2418,2416,2413,2415,1722],"class_list":["post-12501","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-farm-family-harmony-podcast","tag-building-meaningful-relationships","tag-emotional-wellbeing","tag-farm-women-mental-health","tag-how-to-overcome-loneliness","tag-isolation-in-farm-life","tag-mental-health-in-rural-communities","tag-rural-connection","tag-rural-loneliness","tag-social-health","tag-women-in-agriculture"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Overcome Loneliness in Rural Life<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Discover how to overcome loneliness in rural and farm life. 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