The Farm Wife Files: Life Between the Rows
"The Farm Wife Files: Life Between the Rows" is a podcast for women created by women who live the farm life. You will get to dive into the nitty-gritty, hilarious, and sometimes frustrating reality of it all, the "life between the rows." You are not listening to learn; you’re listening to feel seen and understood.
Episodes
31 episodes
“Do whatever you want with it”: Bradie’s Farm Venture
What happens when you’re given 30 acres and a "do whatever you want" green light? You go to work. This episode breaks down Bradie's science-heavy approach to the season, from pulling soil samples to kelp treatments and foliar sprays. We’re goin...
Sack of Potatoes: The Spring Break Fail
This week, we’re ditching the "perfect vacation" narrative to recount the spring break outing that ended in a total tactical retreat. We get honest about the physical toll of being "touched out"—balancing a nursing baby and a clingy toddler whi...
The Weight of the Why: Husbands Tell All (Part 4)
In the final installment of our Husbands Tell All series, we get into the nitty-gritty of what it’s like to live a life that everyone has an opinion on, but very few actually understand.From the frustration of being questioned by people ...
Husbands Tell All (Part 3): The Summer Mistress & The Farm Budget
We’re back for Part 3 of our Husbands Tell All series, and things are getting real. This week, we’re tackling the "Farm Logic" budget—you know, the one where we’re watching every grocery receipt while a $10,000 tractor repair happens without a ...
Legacy, Limits, and the Land: Husbands Tell All (Part 2)
The husbands return to dive into the heavy stuff: the divine reason God paired you with your spouse and the "gut-check" of knowing when to call it quits on the farm. We’re getting honest about the fear of disasters, the safety of diversificatio...
The Husbands Tell All: Lies, Liars, and Late Nights (Part 1)
Grab your earplugs, because the boys have entered the chat. This week, we’re joined by our husbands, Tyler and Cody, for our very first "Men Tell All" special. What started as a nice introduction quickly turned into Tyler calling us liars and t...
The Weight of the "First-Born" Energy
Why is it that the oldest sibling always seems to end up with the longest to-do list and the shortest fuse for chaos? In this episode, we’re unpacking the invisible backpack that comes with being the first-born.We dive deep into the spec...
The Legacy Weight (Part 2): The Unthinkable "What If?"
In Part 1, we talked about our kids’ future. In Part 2, we’re talking about our own. What happens to the legacy if the worst-case scenario becomes reality?We’re diving into the "dark side" of the farm dream: the reality of being a farm w...
The Legacy Weight (Part 1): Raising the Next Generation
What does it feel like to look at a newborn and wonder if they’ll be the one in the tractor seat in the year 2050? In this episode, we’re peeling back the layers of farm succession that don't make it into the legal documents.We’re gettin...
The Great Pivot: From Slow Winter to Spring Chaos
We’re back! After a brief hiatus from recording to welcome Bradie’s second baby into the world, we are jumping back into the studio—just before the tractors are jumping back into the fields.In this episode, we’re peeling back the curtain...
Part 2 of Meeting Bradie: Lessons in the Lean Years. Starting Over and Letting Go
What happens when you’re 100% responsible for your own survival before you’ve even graduated? Bradie joins us for Part 2 to discuss the "survival mode" of her college years. We explore the "bridge people" in our lives—those who are vital for a ...
Meet Bradie Part 1: Toddlers, Triumphs, and a Transformation in Faith
It’s time to step behind the mic and get to know our very own Bradie! In this special interview, Addi sits down with Bradie to talk about the beautiful (and busy) reality of raising a toddler while expecting her next little one. Bradie opens up...
Shop Labels & Birthday Bashes: The WYR Episode
What happens when "Would You Rather" gets a little too real? Today’s game takes us everywhere. We’re debating why our husbands are allergic to organized toolrooms and why one of us insists on a huge birthday party every year while the other wan...
The "Plus One" No More: Celebrating the Farm Wife
In this raw and unfiltered episode, we’re throwing the script out the window because Bradie has some things to get off her chest. Between the endless stream of grower meetings, appreciation dinners, and all-day conferences, it feels like the hu...
Meet Addi Part 2: The Hustle is Real: Using PTO for Side Gigs & The 15-Minute Relationship Hack
In the final part of our interview with Addi, she reveals her secrets to productivity and relationship management. We discuss her unconventional choice to use all her PTO for advancing her other businesses, not relaxing. She shares key lessons ...
Meet the Cohost: Addi's Life, Part 1 (Black Coffee Is a Lie)
For the first time ever, we put the spotlight entirely on our amazing cohost, Addi, in this special two-part interview! In Part 1, we pull back the curtain on her daily routine, starting with her deeply personal philosophy on coffee (spoiler: i...
No Topics, All Chaos: The Spray Bottle Rule & Why Being Late Is Rude
Forget the rigid structure! We threw out the agenda this week to focus purely on spontaneous entertainment, playing a revealing and unexpected game of "Would You Rather." We tackle a common social friction point, arguing that treating persisten...
The Calendar Conundrum: Setting Boundaries Before Burnout (and Learning Who Not to Serve)
Are you constantly hosting, triple-booked, and feeling burned out from giving too much? In this episode, we tackle the "Calendar Conundrum," discussing how to successfully set healthy boundaries for the holidays and random events without being ...
Decoding Desire: What Women Want vs. What Men Think We Want
Are men and women speaking the same language when it comes to effort, romance, and support? This week, we dive into the frustrating gap between what men think their partners want (often grand gestures) and what we actually need (consistency and...
My Side-Hustle Confession: Building a Business Between the Rows
The rise of the female entrepreneur is real, especially for rural women seeking independence. This week, we get vulnerable and share the confession behind our off-farm income journey: Was it for financial security, a separate identity, or just ...
The Partner Scorecard: Dropping the '50/50' Mentality in a 90/10 Life
The neat, clean idea of a 50/50 division simply fails when one partner is consumed by the unpredictable, 24/7 demands of the farm. This week, we talk about why keeping a "mental scorecard" of chores breeds resentment, and we share the moment th...
Sustainable Exhaustion: How to Stop Glorifying the Hustle (When You Can't Quit the Farm)
The viral "Soft Life" trend promises ease and relaxation, but for women on a 24/7 demanding farm, it can feel impossible. We get real about why you simply cannot "quiet quit" the family farm, and how the impossible standard of relaxation just l...
From Price-Taker to Profit-Maker: The New Rules of Farm Income Resilience
Farming today is an incredibly high-risk venture. Due to unstable commodity markets and rising input costs, the median farm income is often a loss. This episode explores the new rules of financial resilience for farm families. We break down why...
The "Fine" Facade: Functional Depression, Coping Shifts, and Community
What does it truly mean to be "fine"? This week, we peel back the layers on functional and seasonal depression, challenging the idea that mental health struggles must look a certain way. We discuss the trap of comparing pain—why it’s unp...
When The Tractor Breaks Down & So Do You.
This week, we're talking about the moment the honeymoon officially ended and we realized that "farm wife" wasn't just a title—it was a whole new reality. We get honest about the massive identity shift from newlywed partner to far...