Burnout to Balance Farmstrong caught up with Tararua dairy farmer Mike Burmeister and asked him to share his tips for keeping well on farm. Mike and his wife…
Managing stress and uncertainty How we think about and deal with pressure has a huge impact on our ability to navigate uncertain times says Clinical Psychologist Sarah Donaldson. Sarah…
Clinical psychologist Sarah Donaldson on managing stress Clinical psychologist Sarah Donaldson explains what stress is, the effect it can have on body and mind and offers practical advice on how to manage…
Farmer Wellbeing Hub Launched in Pukehina Bay of Plenty dairy farmer Mohi Beckham-Adams recently opened an on-farm gym and community hub for local farmers. Here’s why. Tell us about the hub.…
Managing Uncertain Times Kiwifruit industry stalwart Marty Robinson says the challenges facing growers this summer require a different mindset to both work and wellbeing. Marty’s been involved in…
Live Well, Farm Well Podcast – Hamish Murray The Country’s Rowena Duncum talks to Clarence River Valley farmer Hamish Murray about how he overcame burnout following a period of prolonged drought, and what…
Live Well, Farm Well Podcast – Paul Walker Bay of Plenty farmer Paul Walker who’s once again calling on everything he’s learned about wellbeing to cope with the challenges currently being thrown at…
Thunderstruck Stu Weston, CEO of post-harvest business Apata, has been part of the kiwifruit industry since 1991. An episode of burnout years ago still informs how…
Falling Off The Perch Jason Halford’s thriving sharemilking career was brought to an abrupt halt by burn out. Now he’s sharing his story to help others avoid a similar…
What is stress? Clinical psychologist Sarah Donaldson explains what stress actually is and farmers talk about how stress impacts them.