Podcast
Barnyard Language
Hosted by Caite Palmer and Arlene Hunter · EN
Real talk about running farms and raising families. Whether your farm is a raised bed in your backyard or 10,000 acres and whether your family is in the planning stages or you've got 12 kids, we're glad you found us!
No sales, no religious conversion, no drama. Just honest talk from two mamas who know what it's like when everyone is telling you to just get all your meals delivered and do all your shopping online, but your internet is too slow and you've got cows to feed.
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Navigating Rural Healthcare & a Liver Transplant with Courtney Miller
Nov 601:50:38Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Barnyard Language, Caite and Arlene, share updates on their lives post-Halloween, discussing children's Halloween experiences, community events, and farm activities. The conversation then shifts to a deeply personal story with their guest, Courtney Miller, who details her journey through autoimmune hepatitis and a life-saving liver transplant. Courtney recounts her initial diagnosis, the challenges she faced, the testing and approval process for a liver transplant, and the complications and recovery post-surgery. She also highlights the importance of organ donation, sharing insights on the procedures, risks, and emotional burdens associated with being both a recipient and a donor. Additionally, Courtney touches on parenting on the farm, her children’s involvement and learning experiences, and the financial and emotional impact of her health journey on her family. The episode closes with reflections on rural healthcare and provider-patient relationships, emphasizing the significance of understanding and support in challenging medical situations.We're glad you're joining us for another episode of Barnyard Language. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend (or two) and be sure to rate and review us wherever you're listening! If you want to help us keep buying coffee and paying our editor, you can make a monthly pledge on Patreon to help us stay on the air. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as BarnyardLanguage, and if you'd like to connect with other farming families, you can join our private Barnyard Language Facebook group. We're always in search of future guests for the podcast. If you or someone you know would like to chat with us, get in touch.If you have a something you'd like to Cuss & Discuss, you can submit it here: speakpipe.com/barnyardlanguage or email us at barnyardlanguage@gmail.com.
Transcribe →Raising a Family &. a First Generation Ranch with Calli Williams
Oct 3001:16:07Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Barnyard Language, Caite and Arlene talk about ranching and parenting with Calli Williams, a first-generation rancher from South Dakota. Calli discusses the challenges and rewards of running a purebred Angus cattle operation with her husband. They delve into the importance of building relationships, effectively managing a direct-to-consumer beef business, and balancing family life with ranch duties. Calli also shares insights into overcoming a serious farm accident involving her husband and how they coped as a family. The episode highlights the nuances of farm life, raising children amidst agricultural responsibilities, and the importance of time management, community support, and maintaining a positive outlook.We're glad you're joining us for another episode of Barnyard Language. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend (or two) and be sure to rate and review us wherever you're listening! If you want to help us keep buying coffee and paying our editor, you can make a monthly pledge on Patreon to help us stay on the air.You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as BarnyardLanguage, and if you'd like to connect with other farming families, you can join our private Barnyard Language Facebook group. We're always in search of future guests for the podcast. If you or someone you know would like to chat with us, get in touch.If you have a something you'd like to Cuss & Discuss, you can submit it here: speakpipe.com/barnyardlanguage or email us at barnyardlanguage@gmail.com.
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