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Restless Nights - Practical Strategies for Mental Health in Tough Times with Steph Schmidt
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In this episode of the MSF Farm Talk Podcast, Nick Paltridge from Mallee Sustainable Farming interviews Steph Schmidt, a farmer and psychologist specialising in agricultural mental health.
They discuss the challenges faced by farmers due to drought and frost conditions in the Southern region, leading to financial strain and stress. Steph shares practical tips on managing mental health, the benefits of farm life, and the importance of staying connected with the community.
Steph also provides valuable advice on coping and sleeping strategies, including action planning, staying present, and the significance of family time. Additionally, resources and help lines for mental health support are highlighted.
00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
01:06 Meet Steph Schmidt: Farmer and Psychologist
01:17 Current Challenges in Farming
01:32 Steph's Farming Background
03:28 Mental Health in Farming
06:48 Strategies for Coping with Stress
11:25 Importance of Community and Connection
13:24 Sleep and Mindfulness Tips
16:33 Final Thoughts and Resources
More about Steph Schmidt
Steph Schmidt is a psychologist, farmer, and mum of three boys, running a large sheep and cropping enterprise in South Australia with her husband. Combining her psychological expertise with her lived farming experience, Steph shares practical mental health strategies to improve wellbeing for rural Australians. Known for her authenticity, she engages audiences with her raw and real journey from city girl to farmer, her personal mental health journey, and the challenges and joys of farming life. In 2023, she led the "Change The Picture" campaign, highlighting farmer mental health through rural women's stories. Join Steph on her new podcast “Farm Life Psych with Steph Schmidt”.
Connect with Steph on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @stephschmidt.farmlifepsych.
Subscribe to Steph's podcast Farm Life Psych www.stephschmidt.com.au/podcast
Hear about support resources
Farm Life Psych with Steph Schmidt episode
Resources and links
Regional Access - www.saregionalaccess.org.au - 1300 032 186
https://www.headtohealth.gov.au/
https://www.lifeline.org.au/ - 13 11 14
https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support
https://kidshelpline.com.au/
www.ifarmwell.com.au
Support the show: https://msfp.org.au/about/membership/
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