The Rural Psychologist
In this podcast, long-time rural-based psychologist, Chantal Corish discovers what rural Aussies have that makes us happier than the rest, and how we manage to keep our spirits up when the chips are down. Living and working in rural, regional and remote Australia can have all sorts of impacts on people's mental health and well-being, but lots of us have developed great ways to manage our mental health even when things get really tough. Listen here to The Rural Psychologist podcast as Chantal chats with every day rural Aussies and mental health professionals to discover the best tools and techniques for living a productive and satisfying life; and as she draws on nearly two decades of psychology experience to offer advice for good mental health and well-being for those living and working in 'the bush'. www.theruralpsychologist.com.au Instagram handle @theruralpsychologist Disclaimer The information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment. ALWAYS consider seeking the advice of your physician, therapist or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concern. The host and guests featured on this podcast are not all licensed medical professionals and the content they share is based on their personal experience, research and opinions. Their insights and suggestions are not meant to replace individual professional advice that you yourself should seek. We encourage you to consult with a qualified professional before any significant changes to your lifestyle or wellbeing practices.
Episodes
Are you a rural business struggling to fill job vacancies, or a mother who wants to go back to work but can’t find childcare? Then this interview is well worth a listen.
This Interview is a fascinating insight into how Goondiwindi-based social enterprise entrepreneur, Angela Cochrane is solving the problem of childcare shortages to help rural businesses meet their productivity goals. Check out her Future Care Project here:
In this episode, Chantal provides advice for health professionals on how not to burn out; and then (at about the 10min mark for those who want to skip my don't burn out advice for health professionals and get straight to the good stuff!) has a great chat with two highly regarded mental health professionals who have lived and worked in rural Australia for a couple of decades. Enjoy!
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Sarah Crosthwaite, Dairy Farmer, Nuffield Scholar, and Social Worker
has just completed a tour around the globe as part of the Nuffield Scholarship in an effort to understand what's behind the mental health crisis among farmers worldwide. I was both enlightened and intrigued by Sarah's insights into the pressures that create mental health issues for farmers around the world. I am sure you will be too.
Rural Women Leading: Annabelle Hickson creator of Galah Magazine - a runaway success in the cutthroat world of media, on self-belief, failing fast & succeeding beyond our wildest imaginations.
What will Galah Magazine creator-editor, Annabelle Hickson, do next?
A mother of three, a farmer’s wife, a natural-born entrepreneur who lives down the country road from me on a pecan farm, and who seems so self-containe...
Rural Women Leading #3: Claire Osborn Booth, one of rural Australia's principal Out-of-the-Box Thought Leaders
Guerie solicitor, farmer, property developer, board director and formidable engineer of community well-being, Clare Osborn Booth talks about the 'enoughness' of being a mum, honoring the family unit, tax law (an obvious connection...) and how to develop derelict rural properties to build the future ...
What is it really like to manage depression while living in the bush? This is the raw and honest tale of Lisa Jeitz and her journey to manage her depression while living, working and wrangling a young family on a farm in Western Australia.
Thank you to Lisa for telling her story so that she can help others to find the language and courage to ask for help.
Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast
Rural Women Leading #1: Catherine Velisha - Managing Director of $30mil horticulture business talks about what gets her out of bed each day and how even the most successful people have to manage their mental health.
Catherine Velisha is a third-generation owner of Velisha Farms, a horticulture business located in Werribee South Victoria – the Velisha family has been involved in the fresh produce for almost a century. ...
Remember when the town's newspaper set the tone for a community? Each week we would wait to see who was on the front page and what event had flung them into the limelight. Who was the best footballer in the town and who was the local hero; which kids were going to grow up and be rocket scientists, and which had grown up to graffiti the toilets.
Everything that had happened and everything that was going to happen was ...
Coaching Ep #2 Finding life direction, setting goals and being motivated in 2024
Listen in to this episode, the second coaching episode for The Rural Psychologist podcast to learn the best way to go about setting goals for the new year to ensure you stay motivated and enthusiastic right through to point where you achieve what you set out to do.
Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast
"You either walk inside your story and own it, or you stand outside and hustle for your worthiness" Brene Brown
Coaching Ep #1 Setting yourself up for a successful mindset in the new year
Be sure to get on the front foot for the new year by listening to this episode and doing the important exercise that Chantal talks about for setting yourself up with a great mindset to help you feel more confident, self...
Rural Women Leading #4: The original entrepreneur - Jane Campbell of Barambah Organics on the value of making sure people feel included, showing up with a smile on your face, and how she takes care of her mental health
https://mananapastoral.com.au/
Long before it was trendy to be entrepreneurial in agriculture, Jane Campbell and her husband Ian, lead the way in setting up a phenomenally successful diary company, Baram...
Coaching ep #3: What do I think is the most important skill for life satisfaction? Assertiveness. Listen to how to cultivate a mindset that grows this powerful communication skill today.
Being able to say no, asserting yourself and asking for your needs to be met are all part of good self care which means good mental health. For tips and ideas on how to be more assertive listen to coaching episode 3 of The Rural Psychologi...
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