Farm Family Podcast: Episode 48 - Mother in the Middle… Help!
Friday, July 25, 2025
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Episode 49: Mother in the Middle… Help!
by Elaine Froese | July 22, 2025 | Farm Family Harmony Podcast
In this episode, I talk with Kalynn Spain, farm family coach, young mom, and self-described conflict nerd, about what it really means to be “the mom in the middle” of farm family dynamics.
We explore how mothers often carry the emotional weight of succession conversations, get stuck in the middle of unresolved conflict, and feel responsible for keeping the peace, even when it’s burning them out.
Kalynn shares insights from her coaching work and lived experience raising young kids on the farm, and we offer strategies for flattening communication triangles, setting healthy boundaries, and lightening the load.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying too much for too many people, this episode offers language, encouragement, and tools to help you step out of the middle and move your family forward with care.
“Moms play such an important role in bringing the family together… But that does put her in a difficult position, if you know everyone’s coming to her and not necessarily talking to each other.” -Kalynn Spain
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