I talk about the personal experiences that shaped the foundation of AgriMinds and break down the four core areas that changed everything for me: time mastery, boundaries, mindset, and leadership. I also share why burnout is often a skills problem instead of a character flaw and why awareness is the first step toward building a more intentional and sustainable way of leading yourself, both personally and professionally.

What's covered in this episode:

• The four core skills that many ag professionals were never taught and how they shape daily life
• Why burnout is often a skills problem instead of a character flaw
• The difference between being capable and actually feeling equipped
• How reactive living creates overwhelm and mental exhaustion
• Why awareness is the first step toward meaningful change
• Learning how to lead yourself instead of only responding to pressure

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Connect with Kacee:

• Follow on Instagram @agcoachkacee
• Follow on LinkedIn
• Follow on Facebook
• Check out her website www.kaceebohle.com
• Stay in the loop with her newsletter

Resources & Links:

• Feeling burnt out? Take my 2-minute assessment to find out exactly what’s driving it and what to do first
• Book A Discovery Call
• Learn more about Agriminds Live

Mentioned in this episode:

If this episode resonated with you and you’re realizing you don’t want to keep operating this way, let’s talk. Sometimes the biggest shift starts with simply slowing down long enough to gain clarity on what needs to change. Book a discovery call with me here:

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I walk you through the mindset shift that helped me realize burnout is not always about needing a different life, but sometimes about experiencing your current life differently. I share practical examples of how interrupting repetitive patterns, trying new things, and allowing yourself to evolve can create momentum and help you reconnect with joy, creativity, confidence, and purpose. I also challenge you to stop waiting for someone else to rescue you from burnout and start taking small, intentional actions that put you back in control of your life.

What's covered in this episode:

• What burnout often looks like in everyday agricultural life
• Why routines can quietly drain your energy and creativity
• How autopilot living keeps you feeling stuck and disconnected
• The importance of novelty, curiosity, and unpredictability
• Small ways to interrupt repetitive patterns and feel more alive
• How tiny intentional shifts can create momentum and energy

Follow the AGRIMINDS Podcast so you don’t miss what’s next.

Connect with Kacee:

• Follow on Instagram @agcoachkacee
• Follow on LinkedIn
• Follow on Facebook
• Check out her website www.kaceebohle.com
• Stay in the loop with her newsletter

Resources & Links:

• Feeling burnt out? Take my 2-minute assessment to find out exactly what’s driving it and what to do first
• Book A Discovery Call
• Learn more about Agriminds Live

Mentioned in this episode:

If this episode resonated with you and you’re realizing you don’t want to keep operating this way, let’s talk. Sometimes the biggest shift starts with simply slowing down long enough to gain clarity on what needs to change. Book a discovery call with me here:

Book a Discovery Call

I break down what burnout actually looks like beyond just being tired, and why the typical advice to rest or take time off isn't always realistic in agriculture. I walk you through how burnout builds through repeated patterns like overcommitting, second-guessing, and constantly reacting instead of leading with intention. I also share practical ways to start shifting out of burnout by building awareness, pausing, simplifying priorities, and making small changes that create a more sustainable way of operating.

What's covered in this episode:

• What hidden burnout actually looks like in agriculture
• Why choosing this life does not make you immune to feeling unfulfilled
• How mental load and constant responsibility build over time
• The patterns that quietly lead to burnout
• Why traditional advice like “just rest” is not realistic in ag
• How to start creating awareness around what is draining you
• Small, practical ways to shift your time, energy, and decisions

Follow the AGRIMINDS Podcast so you don’t miss what’s next.

Connect with Kacee:

• Follow on Instagram @agcoachkacee
• Follow on LinkedIn
• Follow on Facebook
• Check out her website www.kaceebohle.com
• Stay in the loop with her newsletter

Resources & Links:

• Take my free quiz
• Schedule a free call
• Learn more about Agriminds Live

Mentioned in this episode:

If this episode resonated with you and you’re realizing you don’t want to keep operating this way, let’s talk. Sometimes the biggest shift starts with simply slowing down long enough to gain clarity on what needs to change. Book a discovery call with me here:

Book a Discovery Call

Morgan shares her journey as the CEO and co-founder of IND Hemp, one of the largest industrial hemp processing companies in North America, and opens up about navigating imposter syndrome, showing up confidently as a woman leader in agriculture, and building a people-first company culture.

Together, Kacee and Morgan discuss:

• Leadership development in agriculture
• Mindset shifts for agriculture professionals
• How to lead employees with accountability and compassion
• Faith-based leadership and servant leadership
• Burnout and pressure in leadership roles
• Confidence and imposter syndrome as a business owner
• Communication and team culture
• Work-life balance in agriculture
• Industrial hemp education and innovation
• Why agriculture needs more intentional leadership

This episode is for agriculture professionals, business owners, managers, and leaders who want to improve communication, strengthen leadership skills, reduce stress, and show up more intentionally both at work and at home.

If you’re navigating the pressure of leadership in agriculture while trying to grow personally and professionally, this conversation will leave you encouraged, challenged, and inspired.

🎧 Listen now and make sure to follow the AGRIMINDS Podcast for upcoming episodes focused on:

• agriculture leadership
• burnout recovery in agriculture
• mindset coaching for ag professionals
• work-life balance
• communication and boundaries
• personal and professional growth in agriculture

Connect with Morgan Tweet

https://www.instagram.com/theindustrymama/

Connect with Kacee Bohle + AGRIMINDS®

• Follow on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/agcoachkacee/
• Follow on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaceebohle/
• Follow on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/agrimindsofficial
• Check out her website www.kaceebohle.com
• Stay in the loop https://kaceebohle.myflodesk.com/linkinbio

In this episode of the AGRIMINDS® Podcast, Kacee Bohle sits down with Kody Hanner, founder of The Homestead Education, to explore how a devastating health diagnosis led to a complete transformation in how her family lives, learns, and leads.

From building a homestead from the ground up…to healing through food, lifestyle, and mindset…to creating a nationally used agriculture-based homeschool curriculum…

This conversation is a powerful look at agriculture leadership, mindset, and personal growth in ag—especially in seasons that require you to adapt, pivot, and think differently.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The moment Kody’s husband was diagnosed with end-stage liver disease—and given only a year to live
• Why she refused to accept that outcome and began researching alternative solutions
• The role of nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset in his recovery
• What homesteading really looks like beyond the surface—and why it’s both challenging and grounding
• The gap between “knowing agriculture” and actually living it daily
• Why traditional education often misses real-life application—and how to approach learning differently
• How to raise independent thinkers through responsibility, problem-solving, and real-life experience
• The impact of generational beliefs in agriculture—and how they shape decision-making
• A powerful mindset shift: “Don’t take criticism from someone you wouldn’t go to for advice.”
• How solving your own real-life problems can lead to purpose, impact, and income

Key Takeaways

• You don’t need permission to do things differently
• Real growth happens through experience—not just information
• Your environment, habits, and mindset matter more than you think
• There is power in questioning “how it’s always been done”
• Burnout in agriculture often isn’t about doing more—it’s about thinking differently

Who This Episode Is For

This conversation is especially valuable if you are:

• Navigating change or feeling stuck in your current season
• Experiencing burnout in agriculture or questioning your next step
• Interested in homesteading, self-sufficiency, or food systems
• Focused on personal growth in ag and becoming a stronger leader at home and at work

Connect with Kody

The Homestead Education

What This Means for You

If something in this episode hit home…

If you’ve been questioning how you’re doing things, or feeling like there might be a better way—but you’re not sure where to start…

You’re not alone.

And more importantly—it’s not random.

Most of the time, that feeling shows up in how you’re managing your time, setting boundaries, thinking about what you’re carrying, or leading yourself through it.

That’s exactly why I created a quick 2-minute assessment to help you figure out what’s actually driving it for you.

👉 Take the 2-Minute Quiz here

In this episode of the AGRIMINDS® Podcast, Kacee sits down with Terryn Drieling to dive into a powerful conversation around self-awareness, emotional health, and what it really means to lead well—both personally and professionally.

From growing up in agriculture to navigating burnout, grief, and healing, Terryn shares how the concept of “good movement” in cattle led her to a deeper understanding of human behavior, communication, and leadership.

This conversation goes beyond surface-level mindset work and gets into the real, often unspoken challenges many in agriculture are facing today.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying a lot, reacting instead of leading, or just trying to hold it all together—this episode is for you.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• What “good movement” means—and how it applies to leadership
• Why self-awareness is the foundation for everything
• The connection between emotions, nervous system regulation, and behavior
• How past experiences and stress show up in your day-to-day life
• The reality of burnout, “functional freeze,” and survival mode
• Why many in agriculture struggle to find support—and what to do instead
• The power of language, thoughts, and how we talk to ourselves
• Addiction, coping mechanisms, and what’s really underneath them
• Why you don’t need to have it all figured out to take the first step

Key Takeaway:

You don’t need more information.

You need awareness… and a place to actually work through what you’re carrying. Because how you lead your life—

directly impacts how you lead everything else.

Connect with Terryn:

Instagram

Facebook

Website

🎯 Next Step:

If this episode resonated with you… If you found yourself thinking, “Yeah… this is exactly what I’ve been feeling…”

This is the work we do inside AGRIMINDS® Live.

👉 Learn more here:

https://www.kaceebohle.com/agriminds/

I’ll be honest… part of me didn’t want to go through the feedback.

When you pour everything you have into something, it’s not always easy to hear what could have been better.

But I did it anyway.

And what I found wasn’t perfection — it was something better.

In this episode, I share:

• Why I chose to create a Summit instead of a retreat or traditional conference
• What I was trying to do differently (and why that mattered)
• What surprised me most about the room and the people who showed up
• The sessions and moments that had the biggest impact
• Honest feedback from attendees — including what didn’t land
• What I would change if I hosted it again
• The power of vulnerability, real conversation, and creating space in agriculture

This wasn’t about building the biggest event…

It was about creating a space where people could actually talk about what’s going on — and leave with something they could use in real life.

And based on the feedback… it did exactly that.

If you’ve ever thought about hosting your own event, or you’re curious what really goes into something like this, I hope this gives you insight — and maybe even the confidence to start.

🔗 Resources & Next Steps:

• Learn more about AGRIMINDS® Live:
• www.kaceebohle.com/agriminds
• Download the Time Mastery Toolkit
• Connect with me on Instagram & LinkedIn

💬 From the Summit:

“Agriculture needs more events like the AGRIMINDS® Summit.”

“This was exactly what I needed and exactly what I hoped it would be.”

But this conversation isn’t just about business… it’s about what it takes to keep moving forward when the path isn’t clear, when the industry isn’t caught up yet, and when life (or leadership) demands more from you than you feel ready to give.

Melissa shares the behind-the-scenes reality of building in a “niche within a niche” industry, how their team made a hard left or hard right decision to become the solution to their biggest bottleneck, and why personal development isn’t a “nice to have”—it’s foundational.

Kacee also shares a full-circle story: Melissa was the person who helped land Kacee’s first legitimate speaking engagement—a moment that sparked the chain reaction that led to AGRIMINDS as it exists today.

This episode is packed with practical mindset shifts, leadership reminders, and the kind of encouragement that makes you want to raise your standards—and help someone else rise too.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Melissa’s background in crop research and how ag data becomes real-world product labels
• Why they launched South Bend Industrial Hemp—and what happened when processing became the bottleneck
• The mindset required to innovate, execute, and lead through uncertainty
• Support systems vs. personal accountability (and why both matter)
• “If I’m the smartest person in the room, I’m in the wrong room”
• Building discipline through routines, standards, and doing hard things consistently
• Leadership lessons learned through seasons of change—entrepreneurship, family, grief, and growth
• The power of mentorship, coaching, and sending the elevator back down
• How Melissa approaches employee development: “A better you makes a better us.”
• Advocacy and education: bridging gaps between different ag perspectives through tours and conversations

Memorable takeaway

You don’t rise to your level of expectations—you fall to your level of standards.

Build the habits and processes now, so you have a foundation when life gets hard and when things are going well.

Links + resources mentioned

• Follow Melissa on Instagram: @MLNelson13
• South Bend Industrial Hemp: southbendindustrialhemp.com
• Performance Crop Research: performancecropresearch.org
• Find Melissa on LinkedIn: Melissa Nelson
• Books mentioned: Can’t Hurt Me (David Goggins), Relentless + Winning (Tim Grover)

Connect with AGRIMINDS

• Subscribe to the AGRIMINDS Podcast
• Learn more about AGRIMINDS
• Follow Kacee/AGRIMINDS on social: LinkedIn Instagram

In this episode of the AGRIMINDS Podcast, Kacee Bohle sits down with Cassie Yontz, an agriculture professional and working mom from Bloomington, Illinois, to talk about one of those moments: a breast cancer diagnosis at 31 years old, in the middle of early motherhood and a full, demanding career.

Cassie shares what it was like to have life abruptly interrupted—and the mindset required to keep moving forward when the path ahead looked nothing like the one she had prepared for. This conversation isn’t about giving up or losing control; it’s about strength, perseverance, and learning how to lead yourself through something no one trains you for.

Together, Kacee and Cassie explore:

• What happens when life delivers a setback you didn’t see coming
• Why some leadership lessons can only be learned through lived experience
• The mental strength required to face uncertainty and keep showing up
• How identity shifts when productivity and plans are no longer the anchor
• Leading with perspective, empathy, and grit after life forces a pause
• Why mindset, faith, and support systems matter when the road gets hard

This episode is for leaders, professionals, parents, and anyone who’s been knocked off course by a setback they never anticipated—and is figuring out how to move forward with strength and intention.

About the Guest

Cassie Yontz is an agriculture professional and the voice behind Life After the Lump, where she shares her experience navigating cancer, recovery, and life after a major health disruption with honesty and hope.

Learn more about Cassie’s story: lifeafterthelump.com

In this episode of the AGRIMINDS Podcast, Kacee Bohle is joined by Adam Walters of Tosh Farms for a thoughtful conversation on leadership development, culture, and what it takes to grow into responsibility over time.

Adam shares how a sports injury early in his career altered his original path—and how the discipline, structure, and team mindset developed through athletics became foundational to his leadership approach. What began as an unplanned role in agriculture evolved into a long-term calling, shaped by hands-on experience, strong mentorship, and leaders who allowed room to learn through doing—even when outcomes didn’t go according to plan.

Together, Kacee and Adam explore leadership principles that have guided his growth, including intentional training, clear expectations, strengths-based development, and accountability built on trust rather than control. The conversation also highlights the importance of mentorship—particularly leaders who give people the confidence to take ownership, learn from mistakes, and grow without fear of failure.

The episode also addresses self-leadership under pressure, including managing stress, maintaining perspective, and continuing personal growth while carrying significant responsibility.

This episode is especially relevant for leaders who:

• Have taken a non-traditional or unexpected path into leadership
• Want to develop people through experience, not just instruction
• Value mentorship, trust, and long-term growth over quick fixes
• Are committed to building strong cultures through clarity and consistency

About the Guest

Adam Walters leads wean-to-finish operations at Tosh Farms and brings nearly two decades of experience in leadership, team development, and operational excellence within agriculture.

Some seasons are full throttle. Some are heavy. Some require a pivot you didn’t plan for. And even when you do plan, life still shows up—kids get sick, schedules get messy, equipment breaks, family needs change, and suddenly you’re just trying to keep up.

In this episode, Kacee sits down with Alex Lowery (founder of Lowery & Company and Rural Change Makers Co—and an upcoming AGRIMINDS Summit speaker) to talk about time mastery, prioritization, and finding margin in the middle.

This isn’t a “perfect schedule” conversation. It’s real life—how to be intentional with your time without turning your entire life into a to-do list.

You’ll hear:

• Why activity doesn’t equal productivity (and how that mindset shift changes everything)
• The difference between time management vs. time mastery—and why the language matters
• How to navigate the tension between rest vs. productivity without guilt
• Why “quiet time” can be restorative… and why it can also feel uncomfortable for some
• How priorities shift in different seasons: parenting, caregiving, business cycles, and ag life
• The power of awareness + check-ins to realign before you hit burnout
• What Alex is bringing to the AGRIMINDS Summit: part story, part workshop, with practical tools you can actually use

This conversation is honest, practical, and rooted in real rural life—where responsibility is high, seasons change fast, and “balance” is rarely a clean formula. If you’ve been craving more clarity, more margin, or a better way to approach your time… this one is for you.

Guest: Alex Lowery

Follow: @alexjlowery + @ruralchangemakersco

Websites :https://alexjlowery.com/

Learn more about the AGRIMINDS Summit: kaceebohle.com/summit

BONUS RESOURCE: Grab the Time Mastery Toolkit HERE

How do you know if you “need” it? What’s the difference between a therapist and a counselor? How does insurance work? And what if the person you talk to doesn’t understand ag life at all?

In this episode, Kacee sits down with Colleen Stegenga, a licensed social worker and therapist based in South Dakota, to answer the most common (and most honest) questions people in agriculture have about therapy.

Together, they break down what therapy actually is, who it’s for, and why it can be just as important as maintaining your equipment, your land, and your livestock—because the health of the operation starts with you.

You’ll hear:

• Signs it may be time to talk to someone (stress, sleep, irritability, isolation, coping habits, and more)
• The difference between therapy, counseling, and coaching—and how they can complement each other
• Types of therapy you may not realize exist (CBT, DBT, trauma therapies like ART/EMDR, and even equine-assisted work)
• What “ag-informed” therapy means and why it matters
• Practical, in-the-moment tools you can use today (like the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique and 4-7-8 breathing)
• How to start finding support—even if insurance, deductibles, or access feels overwhelming

This conversation is honest, practical, and rooted in the reality of agriculture: long hours, heavy responsibility, legacy pressure, and the tendency to carry it all alone. If you’ve ever wondered where therapy fits into your life—or how to start—this one is for you.

Guest: Colleen Stegenga, LSW

Website: embracingchangecs.com

For a lot of people in agriculture, it can feel like you’re always “on.”

Always reacting.

Always carrying something.

And rarely fully relaxed.

In this episode, I’m joined by Greg Kruger, one of the speakers at the AGRIMINDS® Summit, to talk about where these feelings actually come from, how living in constant fight-or-flight impacts us mentally and physically, and what we can do to start retraining our brain and regulating our nervous system.

Greg explains why our bodies often stay stuck in survival mode, even when there’s no immediate threat — and how simple, intentional practices like breath, awareness, and language can help us slow down, respond differently, and feel more grounded.

This conversation isn’t about fixing yourself or pushing harder.

It’s about understanding what’s happening beneath the surface — and learning how to create days that feel calmer, clearer, more energized, and more peaceful.

If you’re tired of feeling on edge and ready to actually enjoy your life again, this episode is a powerful place to start.

Key Takeaways

• Why stress and burnout don’t just “go away” on their own
• How fight-or-flight shows up as anxiety, frustration, exhaustion, and reactivity
• The mental and physical toll of staying in survival mode
• Why nervous system regulation matters more than willpower
• Simple ways to begin retraining your brain and body
• How small daily practices can lead to feeling calmer, more present, and more at peace

About Greg Kruger

Greg Kruger is the founder of Forgotten Truth Coaching, where he works with leaders, first responders, and high-performing professionals to help them understand how physiology, breath, awareness, and language shape behavior and overall well-being.

Connect with Greg:

• Website: ForgottenTruthCoaching.com
• Email: greg@ForgottenTruthCoaching.com
• Instagram: @meditationjunkie
• Facebook: Greg Kruger

Experience This Work in Person

Greg will be leading live, experiential nervous system and breathwork sessions at the AGRIMINDS® Summit in March 2026.

Hearing about this work is helpful.

Experiencing it in real time is where real change happens.

👉 Learn more and save your seat here

Natalie shares the leadership mindset and behind-the-scenes culture that’s helped her build a fully remote team across multiple time zones—without losing connection, clarity, or accountability. We dig into the reality of remote work (what actually makes it succeed), how to avoid siloed teams, and why hiring the right people matters even more than hiring the “perfect resume.”

We also get honest about labor, expectations, and what both employers and employees can do to build workplaces that don’t burn people out—especially in industries where seasonal intensity is the norm.

If you’re leading a team, building a business, or trying to create a healthier work culture in agriculture, this conversation will give you both practical ideas and a perspective that’s hard to ignore.

What we cover:

• Building a strong culture in a fully remote company
• Why video-on communication and intentional systems matter
• Hiring: “right people over right skill” (and why)
• How leaders can reduce burnout by caring about the human part of work
• The danger of silos—and how to break them down
• What’s really happening with labor (and what both sides can own)
• Why vacation culture can either restore people… or wreck them

Connect with Natalie + McFarland Productions

McFarland Productions: https://mcfarlandproductions.com/

Connect with Kacee + AGRIMINDS

• AGRIMINDS: www.kaceebohle.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agcoachkacee/
• LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaceebohle/

Thomas shares his personal story of growing up in a cow-calf operation, navigating generational silence around emotions, and how therapy helped him reconnect with his nervous system after decades of “just pushing through.” Together, they unpack why so many mental health conversations in ag jump straight from stress to crisis—and what’s missing in between.

This is a practical, honest conversation about:

• Why sleep, self-awareness, and thought patterns matter more than we realize
• How “autopilot mode” keeps ag professionals stuck—and how to pause it
• Cognitive distortions farmers experience (like catastrophizing) and how to interrupt them
• Why boundaries are bridges, not walls
• How to talk about struggling without feeling like a burden
• What it actually looks like to support someone who opens up
• Bridging the generational gap in agriculture—between grandparents, producers, and the next generation

Thomas also shares the work he’s doing through Grounded Ag, including supporting farmers, ranchers, and young people in rural communities where access to mental health resources is limited.

If you’re in agriculture and feel like the “grind it out” mindset isn’t working anymore—but don’t resonate with traditional mental health messaging—this episode is for you.

🎧 And if this conversation resonates, you’ll be able to hear more from Thomas in person at the AGRIMINDS® Summit, where he’ll be joining a panel focused on real-life tools, conversations, and support for ag professionals.

In this episode, I’m joined by Lauren Bondy—rural mom of three, community builder, speaker, and one of our featured speakers at the AGRIMINDS® Summit. Lauren shares the moment that changed everything for her, why “worth” isn’t a finish line (it’s a starting line), and how leaders in agriculture—men and women alike—can shift from hustle + survival mode into alignment without losing their drive.

You’ll hear why support matters, how self-talk shapes leadership, and a sneak peek of Lauren’s rooted identity “tree” exercise she’ll be guiding at the Summit.

What you’ll learn

• Why “doing more” won’t fix feeling less-than
• How the agriculture mindset of grit can quietly turn into over-functioning
• A practical way to evaluate your self-talk (and what it’s costing you)
• Why you can’t lead yourself well in isolation—and what to do instead
• How to stay productive without attaching your worth to your output

Mentioned in the episode

• Word before world: starting the day grounded before the noise hits
• Lauren’s Roots + Branches exercise (the foundation she’s bringing to the Summit)

Connect with Lauren Bondy

• Instagram: @laurenjbondy Instagram
• Learn more about the Made for More Community: Lauren J. Bondy

Join us at the AGRIMINDS® Summit

If this conversation hit home, don’t just “think about it”—come experience it in person.

📍 March 24–25, 2026

Grab your ticket + see all Summit details here: AGRIMINDS Summit

Together, they dig into the messy, honest middle ground between “this is fine” and “something has to change”—especially for those in agriculture, family businesses, or roles that were “laid out” for them long before they ever chose them.

You’ll hear them explore:

• What it feels like to realize the life you’re in doesn’t quite fit anymore
• The guilt, pressure, and responsibility that come with leaving a family business or long-held identity
• Why so many of us stay in a “C-minus life” because it’s familiar and “good enough”
• How pivots don’t have to be 180°—they can be a one-degree shift that still honors your roots
• How awareness (through writing or talking it out) becomes a bridge to real choice
• The difference between mentors, therapists, consultants, and coaches when you’re trying to figure out your next step
• What it means to hold two truths at once: you’re perfect as you are and you’re allowed to want something different

This is a grounded, hopeful conversation for anyone who’s ever thought, “I should be grateful… but I can’t shake the feeling there’s something more aligned for me.”

Connect with David:

Email: ⁠david@devellosolutions.com⁠

Instagram: ⁠@winesandbovines⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠www.linkedin.com/in/david-jones-devello⁠

Website: ⁠www.devellosolutions.com⁠

Join us at the AGRIMINDS® Summit—March 24–25, 2026—where we’ll be talking about pivots, awareness, burnout, boundaries, and building a life that actually works for you.

👉 www.kaceebohle.com/summit

In this episode of the AGRIMINDS® Podcast, Kacee sits down with Scout Foster, Director of Strategic Storytelling at McFarland Productions, to unpack her 11-month research study on burnout in marketing and how those lessons apply to agriculture, leadership, and everyday life.

Together, they explore:

• The real signs and symptoms of burnout (it’s more than just being tired).
• Why even the work you love can leave you drained if you don’t pause and reset.
• The overlap between home and work life—and why separating them isn’t always realistic.
• Boundaries, delegation, and small shifts that can help you reclaim your energy.
• Practical solutions like rotating on-call schedules, unplugging from work apps, and taking true breaks that restore—not drain—you.

You’ll also hear stories that bring this research to life, from hosting family holidays to raising kids and running a business, and why creating space to recharge is essential no matter your role.

• Burnout can stem from overwork, but also from doing the wrong work at the wrong time.
• Loving what you do doesn’t make you immune—without breaks, even passions can exhaust you.
• Boundaries are only effective if you stick to them (and drop the guilt).
• Small changes—like shifting routines, delegating chores, or shutting off email notifications—add up to big impact.
• LinkedIn: Scout Foster
• Website: scoutfoster.com
• You can expect more conversations around this topic at the AGRIMINDS Summit. Lear more here: https://www.kaceebohle.com/summit/

In this episode of the AGRIMINDS® Podcast, Kacee sits down with Jacki Langlois, an Illinois farm girl turned global agriculture professional and founder of Gen D Consulting.

Together, they dive into the concept of cultural intelligence (CQ)—what it is, why it matters, and how it shows up both across borders and right here at home.

From adjusting to new regions in the U.S. to navigating two-hour lunches in France, Jacki shares powerful stories of how cultural awareness can shape relationships, leadership, and even business success. You’ll hear how she helps clients bridge generational gaps, overcome burnout, and communicate with confidence.

Whether you’re leading a farm crew, running an ag business, or working across global teams, this conversation will challenge you to pause, pay attention, and consider how cultural intelligence can transform your work and life.

• The difference between IQ, EQ, and CQ (cultural intelligence)
• Why cultural intelligence isn’t just about traveling abroad—it matters from county to county, farm to farm
• Stories of adapting to different work cultures in France, the Netherlands, and the U.S.
• How awareness, communication, and the “power of the pause” can strengthen leadership in agriculture
• Practical strategies for setting the tone (Jacki’s “thermostat mindset”) and avoiding reactive leadership

Jacki Langlois is the founder of Gen D Consulting, where she equips leaders and teams with the tools to improve communication, set boundaries, and increase cultural and generational awareness in the workplace. With roots on a family farm in Illinois and global experience in sales, marketing, and agronomy, Jacki brings a unique perspective on what it takes to thrive in today’s connected (and often digital) world. She’s also a keynote speaker and coach, passionate about helping people rediscover their spark.

🌐 Learn more about Jacki: gendconsulting.com

📱 Connect with her on LinkedIn or Instagram

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That’s where I’ve been lately. For the first time in my career, I feel “caught up” — and instead of feeling relaxed, I’ve been restless and a little on edge.

In agriculture, we’re conditioned to believe our worth is tied to what we produce. If we’re not filling every minute with output, we start to wonder if we’re falling behind or dropping the ball.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

• Why that “need to produce” mindset is so ingrained in ag life
• 3 steps to check if you’re actually dropping the ball or just uncomfortable with stillness
• How to choose intentional action instead of busywork when you do have space
• Why slowing down might be the most productive thing you do this season

🌾 The AGRIMINDS® Summit waitlist is open: https://www.kaceebohle.com/summit/

In this episode, I’m sharing the real reason burnout might not be going away (even after the checklist is done).

Spoiler: it’s not a productivity issue. It’s your nervous system stuck in fight or flight.

I’ll share the story of how I realized my son’s behavior wasn’t defiance, it was dysregulation, and how it mirrored what was happening in me.

We’ll talk about:

• What burnout really is (and isn’t)
• Why your body doesn’t feel safe to slow down
• Signs you’re stuck in a chronic stress cycle
• A simple breathing tool you can use today
• And how we’re digging into this at the AGRIMINDS® Summit

If you’ve been snapping, pushing, or crashing, and wondering why rest isn’t working, this one’s for you.

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In today’s episode, your host Kacee Bohle takes a deep dive into something we all face: comparison.

We ask the hard questions:

• Is comparison always a bad thing?
• Can it be used as a tool for growth?
• And how do we reframe it so that it makes us better — not bitter?

You’ll hear:

✅ How outward comparison can lead to emotions like resentment, guilt, or bitterness

✅ The importance of accurately naming your emotions (like the difference between envy and jealousy) — a key lesson from Week 6: Emotions in AGRIMINDS

✅ How to shift your focus inward and compare yourself only to a past version of you

✅ A powerful mindset from Atomic Habits: “Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you want to become.”

This episode also includes a personal story (spoiler: it involves a new Chevy Tahoe and a moment of unexpected envy) and practical tips on making small, intentional choices that build a life you're proud of — not one based on someone else’s highlight reel.

💡 Ready for more?AGRIMINDS dives deeper into these conversations with a step-by-step structure to help you align your emotions, habits, and mindset — so you can grow in ways that matter, both in the field and at home.

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In this episode, we’re getting real about the kind of burnout that shows up even when you’re doing what you care about — and why rest or time off isn’t always the solution.

If you’ve ever thought:

• “I chose this — so why does it feel so heavy?”
• “I can’t take a break — everything depends on me.”
• “I’m tired, but I don’t know what to do about it…”

Then this one’s for you.

We’ll talk through:

• What burnout really looks like (and why it’s not just about being busy)
• Why mindset might be draining you more than your to-do list
• What to do if you can’t delegate or take a vacation right now
• And one simple exercise you can try this week to shift your energy

This is a guilt-free, shame-free conversation — because the truth is, you’re probably doing more than you realize.

🎧 Listen now and give yourself a little breathing room.

Learn more about AGRIMINDS Live and AGRIMINDS Essential here: https://www.kaceebohle.com/agriminds/

In this episode, we’re digging into the real reasons that question shows up—burnout, misalignment, shifting seasons—and how to know whether it’s time to walk away or simply realign.

I’ll walk you through how to unpack what’s really behind your desire to leave, how to know if you’re running from something or toward something, what to have in place before you quit, and how to find peace even when staying feels hard.

We’re also talking family farms, expectations, and the weight of legacy—and why staying or leaving doesn’t define your worth.

If you’ve been wrestling with this decision, you’re not alone—and this episode is for you.

Join AGRIMINDS here: www.kaceebohle.com/agriminds/

Drawing from her coaching experience in the ag industry, Kacee explores how misaligned priorities, mental clutter, and decision fatigue might be what’s actually standing in your way. She shares why chasing more time won’t solve the deeper problem — and how getting clear on what matters most can unlock the energy and focus you’ve been missing.

You’ll also hear about a brand-new option for ag professionals looking for growth on their own terms: AGRIMINDS® Essential — a flexible, self-paced version of her most impactful program.

If you’re in a season of "go-go-go" and wondering how to reclaim your time, energy, and peace — this episode is your starting point.

Through the real-life story of a former client, Kacee shares how taking one small, aligned step—not overthinking—led to a career shift filled with purpose.

She introduces the Ikigai framework as a tool for finding fulfillment and reminds listeners that clarity isn’t something we wait for—it’s something we create through action. If you’ve been stuck in indecision, overwhelmed by choices, or just craving a clearer path forward, this episode is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Feeling stuck is normal—but staying stuck doesn’t have to be.
• Clarity comes after action, not before it.
• The Ikigai framework can help you align your work with your purpose.
• You don’t need to overhaul your life—just start by saying yes to one small thing that lights you up.
• AGRIMINDS® is designed to help ag professionals gain clarity and momentum—on their terms.

Mentioned in This Episode:

• Ikigai framework (What you love, what you're good at, what the world needs, what you can be paid for)
• Client story: from burnout to realignment through small steps
• The power of saying yes to small opportunities
• AGRIMINDS® coaching experience — Join the Waitlist or Learn More

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We also talked about the changing perspective of young candidates in the agriculture industry and if companies need to adapt to this change. We even touched on the importance of effective leadership in all roles, and the need for recognizing the different styles of communication to effectively combat some of the challenges companies face within their teams.

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In this episode we talk about how literally everyone, in every role does sales. Whether it is trying to convince your partner to go to your favorite restaurant, meeting with your boss to discuss a pay raise, and even working with your dad on the farm. We all "sell".

Greg is an expert in professional development in this area and shares a few insights on how to turn sales into your superpower.

Kacee and Ali also discussed the importance of structuring roles and responsibilities in a company, particularly in family farming operations and how doing so can be the game changer in taking things to the next level and being a sustainable operation.

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This is a very high level, but very informative episode and it is recommended that you either grab a pen and paper for notes, or you can book a 1:1 coaching session to dive into your unique profile. Kacee also offers group workshops on this and would love to book one for your team or organization.

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The long hours. The responsibility. The constant pull between your work, your family, and everything else that depends on you.

Maybe you’ve found yourself second-guessing decisions, overcommitting, or wondering how long you can keep going at this pace.

If that sounds familiar—you’re in the right place.

Welcome to the AGRIMINDS Podcast.

This is where agriculture professionals come to strengthen how they think, decide, and lead—intentionally.

I’m your host, Kacee Bohle—coach, speaker, and founder of AGRIMINDS. I help ag professionals navigate the real challenges of leadership, without burning out in the process.

Each week, we’ll talk through what’s actually happening behind the scenes—

the pressure, the expectations, the mental load—and give you practical tools to move forward with more clarity and confidence.

Inside this podcast, you’ll find conversations around:

– Burnout and stress in agriculture

– Leadership and decision-making

– Boundaries at work and at home

– Confidence, mindset, and communication

– And creating a life that works for you—not one that constantly drains you

This isn’t about doing more.

It’s about doing what matters—better.

So you can lead well, show up fully, and build a life that feels aligned… both at home and in the field.

Follow the AGRIMINDS Podcast so you don’t miss what’s next.

And if you’re ready to go deeper, you can learn more about AGRIMINDS programs, coaching, and events at kaceebohle.com or connect with me on Instagram @agcoachkacee.

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