Regenerative Agriculture: Thriving as a Modern Rancher

Christine Martin
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Regenerative Agriculture: Thriving as a Modern Rancher offers practical insights for ranchers and land managers looking to embrace regenerative practices and holistic management. Through interviews with successful producers and educational episodes, host Christine Martin guides you in building healthy land, generating profits, and creating the quality of life you desire in today's agricultural landscape.

  1. 5D AGO

    Episode 30- From Aid to Agency: How Heifer, USA Builds Regenerative Communities (Interview with Donna Kilpatrick)

    In this episode, Christine sits down with Donna Kilpatrick, Director of Regeneration at Heifer USA (Heifer International), to explore what regeneration looks like when we stop treating people as “recipients” — and start collaborating with communities as partners. Donna shares how Heifer’s mission has evolved from livestock donations into a whole-systems approach to ending hunger and poverty while caring for the earth, including farmer training at Heifer Ranch’s 1,200-acre living laboratory in Perryville, Arkansas.  Together, Christine and Donna go deep into: Why context matters more than “best practices”How Holistic Management® and decision testing change what we choose — and whyWhat Heifer has seen globally (including Honduras) when holistic planned grazing replaces “either sell animals or clear more land”Why birds can be a meaningful proxy for ecosystem healthThe human side of regeneration: nervous system, isolation, community support, and women reclaiming agency in agricultureIf you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to regenerate land while carrying the invisible weight of everything else… this conversation will land. Heifer USA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeiferUSA Leading the Regenerative Revolution masterclass is a 3-day live masterclass for women ranchers, farmers, and homesteaders in regenerative agriculture to recognize their essential role, reclaim their authority, and honor the feminine traits already shaping their stewardship on Feb 16-18, 2026 at 12:00 CST For more details and to register https://thrivinglandsteward.com/leading-regen-revolution Connect with Christine Martin: Website: https://thrivinglandsteward.com Email: info@thrivinglandsteward.com

    59 min

  2. JAN 15

    Episode 29- Your Emotions Touch Everything: Leadership, Stress, and Emotional Healing- A Conversation with Randy Lyman

    Most land stewards aren’t just managing land — they’re leading entire operations. They’re the CEO, CFO, COO, marketer, and labor force, all while navigating weather, livestock, markets, family life, and constant decision-making. In this episode, Christine Martin sits down with Randy Lyman, author of The Third Element, to explore a side of leadership that’s rarely discussed: emotional capacity and emotional maturity. Together, they unpack how unprocessed emotions show up as stress, reactivity, control, and burnout — and how a leader’s internal state directly affects people, animals, finances, and outcomes. Randy shares his personal journey from logic-driven, high-performing leadership to a more integrated approach that includes emotional awareness, healing, intuition, and trust. This conversation is especially relevant for land stewards who feel exhausted by the weight of leadership, stuck in reaction mode, or frustrated that “doing everything right” still isn’t bringing stability. It’s an honest, practical discussion about leadership that starts within — and why your emotions truly touch everything. In this episode, you’ll explore: Why emotional maturity is a hidden bottleneck in leadershipHow stress and suppressed emotions ripple through teams, livestock, and operationsThe difference between control and self-leadershipHow emotional healing improves clarity, decision-making, and long-term thinkingWhy intuition is a critical leadership skill — and how to begin trusting itWhat it really means to take responsibility without self-blame or guiltThis episode is an invitation to lead with greater awareness, steadiness, and purpose — not by doing more, but by integrating the human side of leadership. You can learn more or connect with Randy Lyman here: Website: https://iamrandylyman.com Instagram: @iamrandylyman.com Randy Lyman books:  The Third Element- The Missing Link to Activating The Law of Attraction: https://amzn.to/4sFahDpThe Emotional Healing Workbook: https://amzn.to/4sFahDp 📢 If this episode gave you something to think about, share it with a fellow rancher, farmer, homesteader or land steward who could use this insight! Take a screenshot, post it to your IG stories, and tag me @ThrivingLandSteward so I can reshare. 🎧 Subscribe & Review: Love the podcast? Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps me bring you more content to support your land stewardship journey! 🌿 Grab my free guide: 5 Essential Actions for Thriving Land Stewardship 🌱 Take the Ecosystem Quiz: Find out how well you can read your land 📚 Explore Self-Study Courses: Learn at your own pace! Reading Your Land for Profit, Resilience, and RegenerationHomestead, Farm, and Ranch Planning📧 Connect with Christine on Instagram 📅 Schedule a Call with Christine: Get personalized guidance for your land.  Let's make regenerative ranching and farming more intentional, profitable, and fulfilling. I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode—DM me on Instagram or schedule a call to chat about it! Connect with Christine Martin: Website: https://thrivinglandsteward.com Email: info@thrivinglandsteward.com

    53 min

  3. 11/20/2025

    Episode 28- Boundaries, Burnout & Balance: A Conversation with Kacee Bohle

    In today’s episode, I’m joined by Kacee Bohle — farm girl turned leadership coach, founder of Agri Minds, homeschooling mom, and a powerful voice for the human side of agriculture. Kacee shares candidly about her journey from corporate ag to entrepreneurship, and the pivotal moments — including deep personal loss — that made her rethink what a meaningful, healthy, sustainable life in agriculture truly looks like. We dive into: ⭐ The Three B’s: Burnout, Boundaries & Balance ⭐ Why mindset is often the real bottleneck in farm and ranch life ⭐ The pressure so many land stewards feel to “push through” at the expense of themselves ⭐ How burnout affects marriages, families, and the next generation ⭐ What it looks like to shift old patterns and actually create a life that fits your season ⭐ The difference between a request and a boundary (and why most of us confuse the two!) ⭐ How to navigate generational dynamics, communication challenges, and the need for change ⭐ Why self-awareness is one of the most underrated — and essential — tools in agriculture Kacee brings humility, humor, and hard-won wisdom to this conversation. Whether you’re a farmer, rancher, homesteader, or supporting the ag industry in any way, you’ll walk away with a deeper understanding of how vital your inner landscape is to the health of your land, your relationships, and your future. This episode is a reminder that regeneration begins within — and that honoring your own boundaries, needs, and emotional rhythms is just as important as caring for the soil beneath your feet. Kacee is hosting AgriMinds Summit in Ohio, March 24-25, 2026. For more detail: Summit - Kacee Bohle Coaching You can learn more or connect with Kacee here: Instagram: @agcoachkacee LinkedIn: Kacee Bohle Website: kaceebohle.com 📢 If this episode gave you something to think about, share it with a fellow rancher, farmer, homesteader or land steward who could use this insight! Take a screenshot, post it to your IG stories, and tag me @ThrivingLandSteward so I can reshare. 🎧 Subscribe & Review: Love the podcast? Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps me bring you more content to support your land stewardship journey! 🌿 Grab my free guide: 5 Essential Actions for Thriving Land Stewardship 🌱 Take the Ecosystem Quiz: Find out how well you can read your land 📚 Explore Self-Study Courses: Learn at your own pace! Reading Your Land for Profit, Resilience, and RegenerationHomestead, Farm, and Ranch Planning📧 Connect with Christine on Instagram 📅 Schedule a Call with Christine: Get personalized guidance for your land.  Let's make regenerative ranching and farming more intentional, profitable, and fulfilling. I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode—DM me on Instagram or schedule a call to chat about it! Connect with Christine Martin: Website: https://thrivinglandsteward.com Email: info@thrivinglandsteward.com

    1h 17m

  4. 11/11/2025

    Episode 27- The Decision Lab: How One Framework Changed the Way I Make Every Choice

    We make countless decisions every day on our land, in our business, and in our lives—but most of us were never taught how to make them effectively. In this episode, I share the decision-making framework that completely changed how I approach every choice: the Holistic Management Decision Testing Questions. I'll walk you through my own journey from making reactive, problem-focused decisions to using a framework that considers the whole picture. You'll hear how I went from spending money on symptoms (like spraying weeds annually) to addressing root causes with one-time investments that actually moved my operation forward. In this episode, you'll discover: Why traditional decision-making fails in complex land management systemsThe costly mistakes that happen when we only focus on the part, not the wholeHow poor decisions lead to second-guessing, analysis paralysis, and burnoutThe framework I've used for years to make confident decisions that align with my values and goalsWhy monitoring your decisions is just as important as making themIf you've ever felt overwhelmed by choices, uncertain about how to move forward, or frustrated that your decisions aren't getting the results you want, this episode will give you a new way to think about every decision you make. Ready to stop second-guessing yourself? Join me for The Decision Lab workshop on November 19th at 12:00 CST, where we'll work through the seven Decision Testing Questions together in an interactive, hands-on format.  Connect with Christine: Instagram: @ThrivingLandStewards (DM "DECISION" for program details)Email: info@thrivinglandsteward.comThe Decision Lab program is on November 18th, 2025 at 12:00 CST Virtually. Your land, your finances, and your peace of mind will thank you.

    17 min

  5. 10/27/2025

    Episode 26- Finding Your Compass

    In this raw and honest episode, Christine shares why she's changing how she records - because the "polished" version wasn't the real her. You're getting the authentic Christine from now on. She opens up about her scattered homesteading phase: the 15 versions of chicken tractors, learning to harness a draft horse with a picture book, and the annual W2 review wondering "where did all my money go?" Sound familiar? After working with hundreds of land stewards, Christine has identified the #1 problem: we get so excited about being on the land that we just start with everything. We buy the chickens, the cows, the sheep - all sorts of projects going on at the same time. We go to conferences, come back with lists of cool things to do, and either try none of them or try to do them all. The result? Scattered decisions, wasted money, burnout, and land that becomes a burden instead of the sanctuary we dreamed of. Christine vulnerably shares how discovering the Holistic Goal framework changed everything - including the difficult realization that led to her divorce when she and her husband discovered they wanted completely different futures. In this episode, you'll discover: Why most land stewards feel scattered and overwhelmed despite their passionThe consequences of working without understanding what you want and where you're goingHow the Holistic Goal transforms decision-making from second-guessing to confident filteringWhy your operation should be uniquely yours, reflecting your own gifts and preferencesHow to get your whole management team aligned toward a common destinationReady to stop being scattered? Christine introduces her Find Your Compass program - 10 days to define your Holistic Goal so every decision moves you toward the life you actually want on your land. Connect with Christine: Instagram: @ThrivingLandStewards (Comment "COMPASS" for program details)Email: info@thrivinglandsteward.comThe Find Your Compass program starts November 3rd. Your compass is calling - are you ready to follow it?

    24 min

  6. 10/13/2025

    Episode 25- The Return of the Feminine to the Land

    The Return of the Feminine to the Land In this heartfelt solo episode, Christine Martin, rancher and Holistic Management® Certified Educator, opens an honest conversation about the energy agriculture has been missing — the feminine. She reflects on her own journey from trying to control nature to learning to listen to it, sharing how the feminine energy of presence, intuition, and relationship is what allows both land and people to thrive. This isn’t about gender — it’s about balance. It’s about restoring rhythm, compassion, and connection to the way we grow food and care for the Earth. If you’ve ever felt the quiet pull to do things differently — to lead, steward, and live from a deeper place of love and reciprocity — this episode will remind you:  the feminine never left agriculture… she’s just been waiting for us to slow down enough to hear her again. ⭐ Listen now to rediscover the sacred relationship between the feminine and the land. Women in Regenerative Agriculture Information: https://bit.ly/3KFyMPh 📢 If this episode gave you something to think about, share it with a fellow rancher, farmer, homesteader or land steward who could use this insight! Take a screenshot, post it to your IG stories, and tag me @ThrivingLandSteward so I can reshare. 🎧 Subscribe & Review: Love the podcast? Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps me bring you more content to support your land stewardship journey! 🌿 Grab my free guide: 5 Essential Actions for Thriving Land Stewardship 🌱 Take the Ecosystem Quiz: Find out how well you can read your land 📚 Explore Self-Study Courses: Learn at your own pace! Reading Your Land for Profit, Resilience, and RegenerationHomestead, Farm, and Ranch Planning📧 Connect with Christine on Instagram 📅 Schedule a Call with Christine: Get personalized guidance for your land.  Let's make regenerative ranching and farming more intentional, profitable, and fulfilling. I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode—DM me on Instagram or schedule a call to chat about it! Connect with Christine Martin: Website: https://thrivinglandsteward.com Email: info@thrivinglandsteward.com

    5 min

  7. 09/05/2025

    Episode 24- The Native Seeds Were Already There

    In this brief episode, I share a recent pasture walk with my NRCS grazing specialist, we spotted Indian Grass and other natives already thriving — no expensive seed needed. I share how simple grazing management can unlock the seed bank, and why shifting from “What do I fix?” to “What moves us toward our desired goal?” changes everything. I’ll go deeper into these mindset shifts in the Regenerative & Resilient Pathway Masterclass — September 15–17, live and virtual, 12:00 PM CST each day. 👉 Save your spot HERE 📢 If this episode gave you something to think about, share it with a fellow rancher, farmer, homesteader or land steward who could use this insight! Take a screenshot, post it to your IG stories, and tag me @ThrivingLandSteward so I can reshare. 🎧 Subscribe & Review: Love the podcast? Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps me bring you more content to support your land stewardship journey! 🌿 Grab my free guide: 5 Essential Actions for Thriving Land Stewardship 🌱 Take the Ecosystem Quiz: Find out how well you can read your land 📚 Explore Self-Study Courses: Learn at your own pace! Reading Your Land for Profit, Resilience, and RegenerationHomestead, Farm, and Ranch Planning📧 Connect with Christine on Instagram 📅 Schedule a Call with Christine: Get personalized guidance for your land.  Let's make regenerative ranching and farming more intentional, profitable, and fulfilling. I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode—DM me on Instagram or schedule a call to chat about it! Connect with Christine Martin: Website: https://thrivinglandsteward.com Email: info@thrivinglandsteward.com

    6 min

  8. 09/02/2025

    Episode 23: Why Struggles Don’t Exist Outside of You

    What if the struggles you face on your ranch—or in your life—aren’t actually “out there”? In this episode, Christine shares a bold but freeing perspective: struggles don’t exist outside of you. They’re not weeds, armyworms, bills, or the lack of rain. They’re invitations—feedback that shows up so you can grow. Christine explores how what feels like a crisis to one land steward might be an opportunity to another, and how reframing struggles as feedback transforms them from roadblocks into lessons. You’ll hear personal stories, practical examples, and a reminder that nature is always communicating if we’re willing to listen. 👉 If this conversation sparks something for you and you’re ready to stop symptom-chasing and start managing the whole, join Christine for the Regenerative & Resilient Pathway Masterclass kicking off on September 15th. This is where you’ll learn how to interpret the signals from your land, shift your mindset, and create the systems that move you toward thriving stewardship. 🔗 Enroll in the Masterclass here 📢 If this episode gave you something to think about, share it with a fellow rancher, farmer, homesteader or land steward who could use this insight! Take a screenshot, post it to your IG stories, and tag me @ThrivingLandSteward so I can reshare. 🎧 Subscribe & Review: Love the podcast? Leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps me bring you more content to support your land stewardship journey! 🌿 Grab my free guide: 5 Essential Actions for Thriving Land Stewardship 🌱 Take the Ecosystem Quiz: Find out how well you can read your land 📚 Explore Self-Study Courses: Learn at your own pace! Reading Your Land for Profit, Resilience, and RegenerationHomestead, Farm, and Ranch Planning📧 Connect with Christine on Instagram 📅 Schedule a Call with Christine: Get personalized guidance for your land.  Let's make regenerative ranching and farming more intentional, profitable, and fulfilling. I’d love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode—DM me on Instagram or schedule a call to chat about it! Connect with Christine Martin: Website: https://thrivinglandsteward.com Email: info@thrivinglandsteward.com

    8 min
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Regenerative Agriculture: Thriving as a Modern Rancher offers practical insights for ranchers and land managers looking to embrace regenerative practices and holistic management. Through interviews with successful producers and educational episodes, host Christine Martin guides you in building healthy land, generating profits, and creating the quality of life you desire in today's agricultural landscape.

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