The Grounded Farmer Podcast is for farmers who want honest, down-to-earth conversations about what really matters.
Hosted by Jared Baldry and Jack Owen, we dive into the complexities of farm life and explore the real-life challenges of farming—while digging into what it means to stay true to yourself.
Tackling tough topics like family expectations, the pressure to keep up, and building a meaningful legacy, this is a space to redefine success, find your footing and create a life that feels good from the inside out.
Join us as we challenge outdated beliefs and speak the truths often left unspoken in ag circles.
Find us at @youarenotyourfarm and @thegroundedfarmer.
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The Grounded Farmer Podcast is for farmers who want honest, down-to-earth conversations about what really matters.
Hosted by Jared Baldry and Jack Owen, we dive into the complexities of farm life and explore the real-life challenges of farming—while digging into what it means to stay true to yourself.
Tackling tough topics like family expectations, the pressure to keep up, and building a meaningful legacy, this is a space to redefine success, find your footing and create a life that feels good from the inside out.
Join us as we challenge outdated beliefs and speak the truths often left unspoken in ag circles.
Find us at @youarenotyourfarm and @thegroundedfarmer.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SUMMARY
In this deeply honest episode, Jared and Jack unpack the challenges of separating personal identity from farm outcomes. They share raw reflections on how successes and failures on the land can dictate self-worth, often leading to reactive decisions and burnout. Jared opens up about the emotional weight of selling his first farm and the mental shift it took to detach identity from the land. Both highlight the importance of focusing on what’s controllable, celebrating small management wins, and maintaining interests beyond farming. Jack speaks to the power of writing as a grounding ritual and how group dynamics shift when farm talk takes a back seat. The conversation explores life’s evolving priorities, purpose, and giving yourself permission to rest, reset, and rethink what success means. Ultimately, they challenge the idea that your worth is measured by production, rainfall, or hours worked — and offer a fresh, practical perspective on building a life, not just a business.
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