Farm Life Psych Podcast: Episode 5 - Chronic Stress and your brain

Is your brain constantly predicting a storm on the horizon? Find out how to calm the whirlwind of chronic stress and reclaim a little peace of mind in this week’s episode!

Join me, Steph Schmidt, a farmer, psychologist, and mum of three, as I unravel why our brain and mind does what it does during times of stress, and a few ideas of what we can do to manage the never-ending demands of modern farm life. With deep insights and practical strategies, I bring a unique perspective on tackling real-world mental health challenges that every farmer faces.

Reference Points:

• Check out Lisa Feldman Barrett and her books, "How emotions are made" and "Seven and a half lessons about the brain"
• Ask Steph Question: "How do we survive the dry unseasonable conditions that is wide spread across SA at the moment?"
• Submit your own Ask Steph Question

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