{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"The National Farmer Mental Health Alliance","description":"In this powerful and timely conversation, Tracy speaks with Lauren Van Ewyk, a registered social worker, therapist, sheep farmer, foster mom, and dedicated agricultural mental-health advocate. Lauren brings both personal and professional insight into the challenges farmers face and the critically needed support systems being built today. From stress and financial uncertainty to rural isolation and family dynamics, this episode unpacks what is too often kept quiet in agriculture \u2014 and shines a light on real solutions and hope. What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode \u2022 How Lauren\u2019s farm upbringing and social work background drive her mission \u2022 The story behind the National Farmer Mental Health Alliance \u2022 Services, tools, and resources available to farmers right now \u2022 How farmers can access therapy: cost, confidentiality, and convenience \u2022 The purpose and impact of the Rural Well Podcast \u2022 What \u201cagriculture-informed therapy\u201d means and why it\u2019s essential \u2022 Myths and misconceptions about mental health in agriculture \u2022 How financial stress affects farmer well-being \u2022 The effects of rural isolation and how to reduce disconnection \u2022 Signs and red flags that signal professional support may help \u2022 Insights and surprises Lauren has discovered through her work \u2022 Why she\u2019s optimistic about the future of mental health in agriculture \u2022 A vision for better support systems industry-wide \u2022 How to connect with NFMHA and access help Episode Highlights \u2714 Honest talk about invisible pressures on farmers \u2714 Strategies to build resilience and support networks \u2714 A hopeful look at progress across rural communities \u2714 A reminder that strong people still need support Farmer mental health is not a luxury \u2014 it\u2019s foundational to our food system, our rural economy, and our families. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out. There is help. There is hope. And conversations like this one are how change begins. Thanks for tuning in friends, Tracy SHOW RESOURCES - National Farmer Mental Health Alliance https:\/\/nfmha.ca - Rural Well Podcast https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/ca\/podcast\/the-rural-well\/id1763638851 ============ \u2705 CONNECT With The Impact Farming Show &amp;amp; Farm Marketer \ud83d\udc49 Facebook (The Impact Farming Show): https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/impactfarming\/?_rdc=1&amp;amp;_rdr&amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udc49 Instagram (The Impact Farming Show): https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/impact_farming_show\/ \ud83d\udc49 Facebook (Farm Marketer): https:\/\/web.facebook.com\/farmmarketercom\/?_rdc=1&amp;amp;_rdr &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udc49 Instagram (Farm Marketer): https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/farmmarketercom\/?hl=en&amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udc49 Twitter (X): https:\/\/x.com\/farmmarketercom &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udc49 Website: https:\/\/www.farmmarketer.com\/ &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; \ud83d\udd0e Related Phrases: Mental Health, Farmer Mental Health, Farmer Suicide, Lauren Van Ewyk, National Farmer Mental Health Alliance, Tracy Brunet, Impact Farming Show, Agriculture, Farming, Farmer, Farmlife, Agribusiness, Farm Business, Farm Finance, Farm Management, Sustainable Farming, &amp;nbsp;Farming Tips, Farm Business Management, Farming Success, Farm Funding Solutions, Agricultural Finance, Farming Innovations, Farm Financial Solutions, Farm Founders, Farm Successors, Agribusiness &amp;nbsp;#MentalHealth #TracyBrunet #ImpactFarmingShow #FarmBusiness #FarmFinance #FarmManagement #SustainableFarming #TransitionPlanning #SuccessionPlanning #FarmingTips #FarmBusinessManagement #FarmingSuccess #agriculture #farming #farmer #farmlife \u26a0\ufe0f Disclaimer: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research.&amp;nbsp; \u00a9 The Impact Farming Show: Produced by Farm Marketer ","author_name":"Impact Farming","author_url":"http:\/\/impactfarming.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39910995\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/197971320"}