Mental Health First Aid Should Be as Common as First Aid and CPR (Especially in Rural Life)

In today's episode, keynote speaker and mindset coach Calli Thorne and I are discussing why mental health first aid should be as common as first aid and CPR - especially in rural life. Calli offers a real look into what this training involves, why it matters, and how it can genuinely change lives. 

If you've ever felt like you're running on empty or wondered how to better support someone who's struggling, I hope our conversation reminds you that you CAN make a difference - it just starts with knowing how!

In this episode, we cover:

• How Calli’s personal journey led her to become a certified mental health first aid trainer
• What you can expect from mental health first aid training
• The often overlooked value of mental health first aid + how it can be used in everyday life
• Learning to recognize what truly fills YOUR cup + how to prioritize yourself accordingly
• Asking, “Why am I feeling this way?” when tough emotions surface
• The variety of industries & communities Calli serves
• The powerful ripple effect this training creates

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Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/mental-health-first-aid

Connect with Calli:

• Follow on Instagram @callithorne and @yellowstoneriverbeef
• Follow on Facebook: Calli Thorne, Triangle M Ranch & Feedlot, and Pioneering Legacy
• Follow on LinkedIn
• Check out her website

Connect with Terryn:

• Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
• Check out my website
• Send me an email at [e-mail]

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• Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
• Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
• Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

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