What if the real reason family conflict keeps repeating isn’t about money, land, or even succession — but the unseen stories we’ve been carrying for generations?

In this powerful conversation, Ben Law sits down with Lael Stone — educator, counsellor, author, and co-founder of Woodline Primary School — to unpack how unexamined imprints from our past quietly shape how we parent, lead, and communicate.

From unspoken family expectations to generational beliefs about work, money, and self-worth, Lael shows how we can rewrite the stories that keep us stuck — so we don’t hand them down to our kids.

They dive into what “owning your story” really means, why forgiveness and grace are essential to healing old wounds, and how emotionally intelligent families break free from the patterns that sabotage trust and unity.

If you’ve ever thought, “I sound just like my parents,” or wondered why the same family issues keep resurfacing, this is an episode you’ll want every generation to hear.

KEY THEMES

• The invisible imprints we inherit from our family of origin
• Why awareness, not blame, is the key to breaking patterns
• How to deal with conflict constructively — without blowing up or shutting down
• The role of grace and forgiveness in family healing
• How your personal growth impacts the next generation

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Ben spent over 20 years working with successful business owners and farming families which allowed him to unearth the timeless principles on how to successfully grow, protect and maintain wealth.

If you want to learn the principles of how to grow your family’s wealth throughout the generations, then you might consider joining The AgriCoach Podcast each fortnight for more Wealth & Wisdom.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and for education purposes only. It is not financial advice. It is not legal advice. No one should act on the information without appropriate specific advice for your particular circumstances. Ben Law is a former financial advisor but is no longer licensed and cannot and will not give you specific or personal advice in this podcast. The Financial Bloke Group Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of reliance on the information in this podcast.

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What if the secret to lasting success in farming, family, and life isn’t about controlling every detail — but about knowing when to let go?

In this mini episode, Ben Law shares the mindset he’s seen in the most successful farming families over the last 25 years: do your absolute best, then release the outcome. From the paddock to the boardroom, the lesson is the same. You can prepare the soil, sow the seed, and spray the weeds — but you can’t control the rain.

Ben unpacks how clinging too tightly breeds stress, brittleness, and unhappiness — while the families who thrive are the ones who work hard, set clear standards for “their best,” and then trust the process. You’ll hear practical ways to build this mindset: defining your best, dropping perfection, reframing setbacks, and zooming out when small problems feel overwhelming.

This isn’t fluffy theory. It’s the quiet confidence that keeps high-performing families resilient, future-focused, and — let’s be honest — happier.

So, where in your life are you gripping too tight right now? And what would change if you trusted your effort and let go of the rest?

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Ben spent over 20 years working with successful business owners and farming families which allowed him to unearth the timeless principles on how to successfully grow, protect and maintain wealth.

If you want to learn the principles of how to grow your family’s wealth throughout the generations, then you might consider joining The AgriCoach Podcast each fortnight for more Wealth & Wisdom.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and for education purposes only. It is not financial advice. It is not legal advice. No one should act on the information without appropriate specific advice for your particular circumstances. Ben Law is a former financial advisor but is no longer licensed and cannot and will not give you specific or personal advice in this podcast. The Financial Bloke Group Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of reliance on the information in this podcast.

https://thefinancialbloke.com.au/

What if the very habits that made you successful are now the biggest things holding you back?

In this episode of The Agricoach Wealth & Wisdom Podcast, Ben sits down with Jean-Marc Barbeau, turnaround strategist and founder of Better Business Freedom. Jean-Marc shares his journey from climbing the corporate ladder in London to redefining what true success and freedom mean — and why too many business owners (and farming families) fall into the trap of working harder instead of working smarter.

Together, Ben and Jean-Marc tackle the “frog in boiling water” problem, the danger of being trapped by past success, and the waiting-for-later myth that robs families of joy in the present. You’ll hear stories that bring these lessons to life — from the “Waterboy” who stopped carrying buckets to build a pipeline, to families wrestling with how to let go of control across generations.

If you’ve ever wondered how to avoid burnout, create real freedom, and lead your family or business into a stronger future, this conversation will give you practical perspective and a challenge to rethink what prosperity really means.

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Ben spent over 20 years working with successful business owners and farming families which allowed him to unearth the timeless principles on how to successfully grow, protect and maintain wealth.

If you want to learn the principles of how to grow your family’s wealth throughout the generations, then you might consider joining The AgriCoach Podcast each fortnight for more Wealth & Wisdom.

Disclaimer: The information contained in this podcast is general in nature and for education purposes only. It is not financial advice. It is not legal advice. No one should act on the information without appropriate specific advice for your particular circumstances. Ben Law is a former financial advisor but is no longer licensed and cannot and will not give you specific or personal advice in this podcast. The Financial Bloke Group Pty Ltd accepts no responsibility for any loss or damage occasioned by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of reliance on the information in this podcast.

https://thefinancialbloke.com.au/