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Casual Cattle ConversationsAuthor: casualcattleconversations
Casual Cattle Conversations is the podcast for beef cattle producers and ranchers to explore new ideas and hear stories that will help them improve their current management practices. Shaye Koester - Wanner connects listeners to other cattle producers and beef industry experts to discover what management practices, industry trends, current events and inspiring stories are impacting todays beef cattle industry. Language: en Genres: Business, Education, Entrepreneurship, How To Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Mental Health and Ranching: Why You Should Dig Up the Family History Book
Episode 18
Monday, 5 May, 2025
Why is mental health in agriculture still hard to talk about? In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, Shaye Wanner talks with Bridgette and Lauren from the Rural Well Podcast about breaking generational cycles, building support systems, and encouraging therapy in rural communities. From signs of strong mental health to understanding generational trauma, this episode offers tools, stories, and real talk for farmers, ranchers, and anyone passionate about supporting mental health in ag. 🧠 Topics Covered: Why mental health awareness is growing in agriculture How to spot strong vs. struggling mental health Resources and training for rural communities Validating others’ experiences in farm families The role of therapy and generational healing ✅ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more rancher-focused conversations! 📌 CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Introduction to Mental Health in Agriculture 02:05 – Why Bet on Agriculture? 03:30 – The Birth of the Rural Well Podcast 07:07 – Awareness of Mental Health in Agriculture 09:01 – Signs of Strong Mental Health 12:30 – Training for Mental Health Awareness 15:02 – Support Systems for Farmers 16:52 – Therapeutic Approaches for Farmers 18:07 – Understanding Generational Trauma 23:01 – Transforming Trauma into Strength 27:00 – The Role of Validation in Relationships 36:03 – Generational Perspectives on Mental Health 39:42 – Resources for Mental Health Support Agri-stress helpline – 833-897-2474 National Farmers’ Mental Health Alliance The Angel Network Episode Resources Westway Feeds: https://bit.ly/4lBtKRK Rural Way Promotions: https://bit.ly/42IqKMd #MentalHealthInAg #RuralMentalHealth #FarmerWellness #GenerationalTrauma #TherapyForFarmers #AgriculturePodcast #SupportFarmers #RuralWellPodcast #CasualCattleConversations #AgMentalHealth
