Beyond The Crops
Jena & MP bring a unique perspective to the world of agriculture, offering a blend of humor, heart, and wisdom honed from their combined years on the farm. With a deep passion for their families, their farms, and the communities they call home, these two farmwives delve into the daily triumphs and tribulations that come from rural living.
They discuss everything from the latest advancements in agriculture and the art of balancing family with farm duties to the time-honored traditions and recipes that make life on the farm so special. Their stories will make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings, and inspire you to see the beauty in the ordinary moments of life.
"Beyond The Crops" is not just a podcast for farmers; it's for anyone who appreciates the enduring values of hard work, resilience, and the simple joys of living close to the land. Whether you're an urban dweller curious about rural life or a fellow farm enthusiast, you'll find something to love in the genuine and heartfelt conversations of Jena & MP.
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Beyond The Crops
158. Our Current Roman Empires: Healthy Homes, Hormones & Letting Go
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What’s your current Roman Empire—the thing you can't stop thinking about?
This week, Jena and Mary Pat catch up on everything currently taking over their minds. Jena shares an update on their family's mold journey, designing a temporary 1,200-square-foot home, and what she's learning about building a healthier house. Mary Pat opens up about coming off hormonal birth control and her growing fascination with women's health and hormone balance.
They also chat about drought conditions, gardens that don't quite go as planned, homeschooling in a tiny space, and finding peace in seasons that feel anything but simple.
In This Episode
- Crop and weather updates from Nebraska and Minnesota
- Building a temporary home after mold damage
- Letting go of belongings and starting fresh
- Healthy home building tips and lessons learned
- Solar power, HVAC systems, and moisture prevention
- Hormone health and life after birth control
- Supporting your body through your monthly cycle
- Gardens, motherhood, and embracing imperfect seasons
Key Takeaways
- Sometimes the hardest seasons become the ones that shape us the most.
- Building a healthy home is about thoughtful decisions, not perfection.
- Our bodies are designed to work together, and supporting overall health often matters more than chasing individual symptoms.
- Motherhood often means choosing progress over perfection.
- God can still use your story while you're living through it—not just after you've overcome it.
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Thank you to the sponsor of this episode, Fieldview. Both Jena and MP have used Fieldview on their farms for the past several years and it's been an integral data and decision making tool for their operations.