Podcast
A Farmish Kind of Life
Hosted by Amy Dingmann · EN
Listen to motivational misfit Amy Dingmann get real about life and how to live a good one, whether you live on a farm or not.
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340: Your Part of the Problem
1w ago00:27:06Tap to summarizeWhen something goes wrong or doesn’t work the way we want, it’s way easier to blame the tool, the system, the circumstances, or other people. Right? And sometimes those things really are part of the problem. But more often than not, we need to ask a harder question: What part of this did I contribute to? In this episode, I’m talking about ownership, self-awareness, and the super uncomfortable (but often freeing) process of asking what role are playing in all that stuff that’s frustrating us. From fighting with tools and farm equipment to sleep habits, daily routines, relationships, and life’s recurring annoyances, today I’m exploring why it’s so dang difficult to admit when we’re part of the problem and why doing so might actually be pretty empowering. In this episode: Why our first instinct is often to blame something outside ourselves The difference between blame and responsibility “Operator error” and how it applies to more than machinery Poking the bear: situations we purposely walk into and then complain about later Why daily habits often hold the answer to recurring problems How asking “What part of this is on me?” can help us move forward Blame keeps us stuck, but ownership gives us something we can actually change. 6-2-26 Amy Dingmann Grab a copy of my newest book, Peace, Love, and Bacon FIND MORE GOODIES FROM A FARMISH KIND OF LIFE: Where I’m at: Facebook page, Telegram chat group, Discord group, TikTok, YouTube Books I Wrote: Non-fiction books, Fiction books Join my Facebook group: The Get By Guys and Gals Group
Transcribe →339: What Works… Changes
2w ago00:23:36Tap to summarizeI think a lot of us secretly believe that once we get to a certain point in life, we will figure things out, and then things are supposed to stay that way. But I’m here today to remind you that isn’t the way it works. Because life keeps moving. And so do we. Today’s chat on the front porch is about the constant reevaluation that comes with adulthood, homesteading, relationships, routines, work, priorities, and you know… just being human. Because many times in life we end up having to admit that the systems that once worked beautifully eventually stop fitting the season you’re in. And that doesn’t mean you screwed up, it means that life is happening and life is doing what it does. Other stuff in today’s episode: the lie that adulthood is “arrival” why homesteading forces constant adaptation systems and how they quietly expire the grief of outgrowing old seasons identity, burnout, and changing priorities and the delightful realization that maybe “forever” was never actually the point 5-26-26 Amy Dingmann Grab a copy of my newest book, Peace, Love, and Bacon FIND MORE GOODIES FROM A FARMISH KIND OF LIFE: Where I’m at: Facebook page, Telegram chat group, Discord group, TikTok, YouTube Books I Wrote: Non-fiction books, Fiction books Join my Facebook group: The Get By Guys and Gals Group
Transcribe →338: Outrage Everywhere, Humanity Anyway
3w ago00:21:52Tap to summarizeThe internet wants us emotionally activated all the time, but Real Life wants us present. Today’s episode is about: outrage fatigue online noise why humans go numb real world disasters community response and… why I still think most people are better than the internet makes them look Also:Minnesota wildfires, emotional overload, and why humans are built for tangible reality, not infinite digital catastrophe. 5-19-26 Amy Dingmann Grab a copy of my newest book, Peace, Love, and Bacon FIND MORE GOODIES FROM A FARMISH KIND OF LIFE: Where I’m at: Facebook page, Telegram chat group, Discord group, TikTok, YouTube Books I Wrote: Non-fiction books, Fiction books Join my Facebook group: The Get By Guys and Gals Group
Transcribe →337: The Double Standard No One Talks About
4w ago00:19:36Tap to summarizeLately I’ve been thinking a LOT about how we respond differently to exhaustion depending on who’s expressing it. Women often talk about burnout, mental load, and needing a break. And those things are real. Absolutely. But what happens when men say the exact same things? I’m not here today to dismiss anyone’s struggles. I’m just here to point out the growing double standard surrounding who is allowed to openly feel overwhelmed, and what happens to relationships when exhaustion turns into a competition instead of a conversation. 5-12-26 Amy Dingmann Grab a copy of my newest book, Peace, Love, and Bacon FIND MORE GOODIES FROM A FARMISH KIND OF LIFE: Where I’m at: Facebook page, Telegram chat group, Discord group, TikTok, YouTube Books I Wrote: Non-fiction books, Fiction books Join my Facebook group: The Get By Guys and Gals Group
Transcribe →336: It feels like we won’t recover. We will.
May 500:16:38Tap to summarizeToday’s front porch perspective might ruffle a few feathers, but I think it might also explain a lot of what we’re seeing right now. Some people aren’t panicking because things are objectively worse than they’ve ever been. They’re panicking because this is their first storm. You know, their first “rodeo”. In this episode, I talk about why life experience changes how you respond to hard times, why calm is something you have to earn, and why what feels like “OMG THIS IS THE END” might just be the beginning of learning that you’ll be okay. 5-5-26 Amy Dingmann Grab a copy of my newest book, Peace, Love, and Bacon FIND MORE GOODIES FROM A FARMISH KIND OF LIFE: Where I’m at: Facebook page, Telegram chat group, Discord group, TikTok, YouTube Books I Wrote: Non-fiction books, Fiction books Join my Facebook group: The Get By Guys and Gals Group
Transcribe →335: What Crisis Taught Me About Homesteading
Apr 2800:19:07Tap to summarizeWhat happens to the things you care about when life gets hard? In this episode, I’m talking about what the last few months taught me in the midst of my husband’s heart issues and surgery. I learned something about homesteading, and also about priorities, pressure, and the things we think matter… until they don’t. Sometimes it’s not that life gets overwhelming. Sometimes we just have too many things on our list that don’t actually matter. And sometimes it takes everything completely falling off your radar to finally see that clearly. 4-28-26 Amy Dingmann Grab a copy of my newest book, Peace, Love, and Bacon FIND MORE GOODIES FROM A FARMISH KIND OF LIFE: Where I’m at: Facebook page, Telegram chat group, Discord group, TikTok, YouTube Books I Wrote: Non-fiction books, Fiction books Join my Facebook group: The Get By Guys and Gals Group
Transcribe →334: Four Months Off. Here’s why…
Apr 2100:11:04Tap to summarizeSometimes life doesn’t ask what your “upload schedule” looks like. It doesn’t ask what you have planned to talk about, and it really doesn’t even care what you think. After four (unexpected) months away, I’m back today to share a quick explanation on what’s been happening, why I disappeared (trust me, it was valid!) and where things go from here. This is a quick, honest update so we can move forward into what’s next! 4-21-26 Amy Dingmann Grab a copy of my newest book, Peace, Love, and Bacon FIND MORE GOODIES FROM A FARMISH KIND OF LIFE: Where I’m at: Facebook page, Telegram chat group, Discord group, TikTok, YouTube Books I Wrote: Non-fiction books, Fiction books Join my Facebook group: The Get By Guys and Gals Group
Transcribe →333: Be A Light But Don’t Burn Yourself Out
Dec 1000:20:51Tap to summarizeSometimes we talk about “being a light” like it’s some kind of spiritual CrossFit challenge. Come on, everyone! Shine brighter, try harder, carry everyone’s load, and don’t you dare say no or someone might think you’re selfish. But here’s the truth: a light is meant to help you see, not make you sprint until you collapse. In today’s front porch conversation, I’m digging in to: What it actually means to be a light(and why it’s more about presence than performance) Why we confuse shining with people-pleasing(and end up setting ourselves on fire) How guilt, obligation, and “being the reliable one” burn us out What we really admire when someone “feels like a light”(spoiler: it’s not perfection) Why saying no is sometimes the most generous thing you can do How to shine in a world that runs on urgency, noise, and overwhelm If you’ve ever wondered why you’re exhausted even though you’re “doing all the right things,” or if you’ve ever felt guilty for wanting a break… well, friends, this one’s for you. Pull up a chair. Grab your coffee. Let’s talk about being a light… without becoming kindling. 12-10-25 Amy Dingmann Grab a copy of my newest book, Peace, Love, and Bacon FIND MORE GOODIES FROM A FARMISH KIND OF LIFE: Where I’m at: Facebook page, Telegram chat group, Discord group, TikTok, YouTube Books I Wrote: Non-fiction books, Fiction books Join my Facebook group: The Get By Guys and Gals Group
Transcribe →332: Life is NOT an emergency
Dec 300:18:52Tap to summarizeSince going back to work outside the home, I’ve noticed something: so many folks live in constant emergency mode. They’re rushing, panicking, and treating every single task like life or death. Like every single thing is something that has to be solved or done right now. So on the front porch today, I’m giving you my thoughts on: Why “priority” used to be a singular word The difference between a real emergency and a manufactured one How prepping, homesteading, zero-debt life, and hustle culture all created urgency addiction Why we feel more important when we’re stressed and overcommitted How to stop treating your life like a five-alarm fire The freedom that comes from saying “no… it doesn’t have to be today” And how to choose what actually matters in a world that tells you everything matters equally This episode is NOT about laziness, minimalism, or quitting real responsibility. It’s about clarity, courage, boundaries, and most importantly, breathing room. 12-3-25 Amy Dingmann Grab a copy of my newest book, Peace, Love, and Bacon FIND MORE GOODIES FROM A FARMISH KIND OF LIFE: Where I’m at: Facebook page, Telegram chat group, Discord group, TikTok, YouTube Books I Wrote: Non-fiction books, Fiction books Join my Facebook group: The Get By Guys and Gals Group
Transcribe →331: Priority isn’t plural
Nov 2600:19:17Tap to summarizeI recently read that back in the 1400s, the word priority had no plural form. You simply couldn’t have “priorities”, no one had heard of the concept. It wasn’t until the early 1900s that we decided we needed more than one most important thing in our life and decided to pluralize the word. Today on the front porch I’m talking about: why it’s hard to choose the priority when so many good things need our attention, when everything gets equal weight and equal urgency, we lose the ability to see the one thing that deserves the most of us, and doing everything is often the easiest way to avoid doing the right thing. Do you know what your priority is? And why is it so hard to answer that question? And if you actually do know what your priority is, are you living in a way that your priority is obvious to others? 11-26-25 Amy Dingmann Grab a copy of my newest book, Peace, Love, and Bacon FIND MORE GOODIES FROM A FARMISH KIND OF LIFE: Where I’m at: Facebook page, Telegram chat group, Discord group, TikTok, YouTube Books I Wrote: Non-fiction books, Fiction books Join my Facebook group: The Get By Guys and Gals Group
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