Episode 205 - The Courage to Disrupt: Rethinking Strength, Emotions, and Health in Agriculture with Terry Drieling

Welcome back to the Millennial Ag podcast and another episode in our May Mental Health Series where we dig deep into the real stories and struggles of emotional wellness in agriculture.

This week, we’re joined by Terryn Drieling—formerly known for her platform Faith Family and Beef—who has rebranded and refocused her work around mental health in rural America. Terryn brings her lived experience, raw honesty, and powerful insight to this conversation, sharing how her journey with grief, emotional suppression, breast cancer, and personal healing led her to the principle that “good movement draws good movement.”

Together, we talk about the cultural barriers in agriculture that keep people from addressing their mental and emotional health—especially the deeply rooted idea that showing emotion is a sign of weakness. Terryn opens up about how doing the inner work has not only changed her life and relationships, but also how it’s inspired her to disrupt the status quo and lead others, especially rural women, into deeper healing and connection.

This conversation is full of truth, courage, and hope. If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode or wondered how to help someone you love without “fixing” them, this episode is for you.

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• Visit her website
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Resources & Links:

• Dial 988 for the 988 Crisis Lifeline - call or text nationally for immediate crisis support
• Mental Health First Aid 
• NAMI - has affiliates in every state and in more than 1,100 local communities across the country, providing local support and resources. Supports telehealth, lobbies for mental healthcare, provides education and support
• ruralminds.org - mental health information sheets, suicide webinars/resources, tips - founded by a dairy farmer in upstate NY
• Farm Bill- provides support for Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network in the midwest that connects farmers/ranchers to resources
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