Episode 11 - A Conversation with Katelyn Duban

Welcome back to The Rural Well Podcast! We've reached episode 11. We have the incredible privilege of having Katelyn Duban join the podcast today, so buckle up, grab a hot drink, and join in the conversation.

Katelyn Duban is a first generation female farmer in Southern Alberta, Canada. As for podcasting, she continues to share and celebrate the stories of Women in Agriculture. She's also delving into a new venture of Podcast Coaching. Katelyn is the host of The Rural Women Podcast and is a well sought after public speaker!

Show Notes or discussion points:

• Got into podcasting to hear the stories of women in agriculture
• Filling a void we felt was missing back in 2019
• No two stories are the same, no two farms may farm the same
• Podcasting with women in agriculture have really grown, especially through and out of the pandemic
• It's a generational thing: when we think of women sharing their stories, stories are inspiring and have such value to learn from older women of traditional ways and experiences
• Resilience should not be a badge of honour, but can help propel you forward
• Memorable moments include sparking and spurring someone on to literally “quitting her job” to get into agriculture
• true resilience IS vulnerability
• There is a “culture” in agriculture - it’s a privilege to be a farmer!
• Postpartum depression often doesn’t get talked about. “I just thought that’s how you’re supposed to feel….”
• Some people cope in being vulnerable, others can “overshare” but we all have to get through our experiences in our own way. But sharing your story is important
• Vulnerability can be scary, but is so worthwhile
• It’s ok to evaluate both family members and counsellors when decided what to share with whom. When you find that “fit”, you will know!
• Emotional safety is real - share or don’t share. You decide!

Quote 1: “Bailing twine turns every farmer into McGyver”

Quote 2: “We have neglected the truth that a good farmer is a craftsman of the kindest order, a kind of artist”. 

Final question to comment on: Is there something you used to do all the time and were passionate about, but you either just don’t have time anymore or just don’t have the same drive for it?

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⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.nfmha.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠ - National Farmer Mental Health Alliance

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