Mental Health and Ranching: Why You Should Dig Up the Family History Book

Why is mental health in agriculture still hard to talk about? In this episode of Casual Cattle Conversations, Shaye Wanner talks with Bridgette and Lauren from the Rural Well Podcast about breaking generational cycles, building support systems, and encouraging therapy in rural communities. From signs of strong mental health to understanding generational trauma, this episode offers tools, stories, and real talk for farmers, ranchers, and anyone passionate about supporting mental health in ag.

🧠 Topics Covered:

Why mental health awareness is growing in agriculture

How to spot strong vs. struggling mental health

Resources and training for rural communities

Validating others’ experiences in farm families

The role of therapy and generational healing

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📌 CHAPTERS:

00:00 – Introduction to Mental Health in Agriculture

02:05 – Why Bet on Agriculture?

03:30 – The Birth of the Rural Well Podcast

07:07 – Awareness of Mental Health in Agriculture

09:01 – Signs of Strong Mental Health

12:30 – Training for Mental Health Awareness

15:02 – Support Systems for Farmers

16:52 – Therapeutic Approaches for Farmers

18:07 – Understanding Generational Trauma

23:01 – Transforming Trauma into Strength

27:00 – The Role of Validation in Relationships

36:03 – Generational Perspectives on Mental Health

39:42 – Resources for Mental Health Support

Agri-stress helpline – 833-897-2474

National Farmers’ Mental Health Alliance

The Angel Network

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