36: HoA "I'm lucky" with Sam Fryer
- Author
- Humans of Agriculture
- Published
- Tue 19 Jan 2021
- Episode Link
- https://share.transistor.fm/s/029a8569
Sam Fryer has an extraordinary story. Growing up in Hughenden in Far North Queensland he is a brother, a son, a father and his story of challenge and adversity is more than most of us will ever experience in a life time.
Sam has a unique outlook on life, it's his experiences that have shaped his perspective and his optimism is infectious and awe inspiring. Within this 50 minute episode are little pieces of life advice from someone who has seen a lot.
Sam reached out during #Movember to join the Humans of Agriculture team, as we got chatting Sam's story absolutely blew me away. For a bloke who has faced more than his fair share of challenges it is Sam's optimism and zest for life that is so infectious.
Sam is a true storyteller and if you're anything like me during this chat, he will have you captivated to his story with complete and undivided attention.
As you join us for today's episode you can expect to hear a bit about;
- The childhood of someone with a sister with special needs
- The transition from a school of 5 students to a school of 1,500 thousands of kilometres from home
- Sam's own personal stories of grief through losing a close mate and his sister Alex
- His battle with mental illness, and;
- How he is implementing good habits to better manage himself and support those around him
*If Today's episode raises any concerns with you or you need to talk to someone you can reach out to the TIACS foundation of 0488 846 988, lifeline on 13 11 44 or beyond blue 1300 22 4636
#MentalHealth #Agriculture #DisabilityintheBush #Disability #adversity #hope #motivation
Sam has a unique outlook on life, it's his experiences that have shaped his perspective and his optimism is infectious and awe inspiring. Within this 50 minute episode are little pieces of life advice from someone who has seen a lot.
Sam reached out during #Movember to join the Humans of Agriculture team, as we got chatting Sam's story absolutely blew me away. For a bloke who has faced more than his fair share of challenges it is Sam's optimism and zest for life that is so infectious.
Sam is a true storyteller and if you're anything like me during this chat, he will have you captivated to his story with complete and undivided attention.
As you join us for today's episode you can expect to hear a bit about;
- The childhood of someone with a sister with special needs
- The transition from a school of 5 students to a school of 1,500 thousands of kilometres from home
- Sam's own personal stories of grief through losing a close mate and his sister Alex
- His battle with mental illness, and;
- How he is implementing good habits to better manage himself and support those around him
*If Today's episode raises any concerns with you or you need to talk to someone you can reach out to the TIACS foundation of 0488 846 988, lifeline on 13 11 44 or beyond blue 1300 22 4636
#MentalHealth #Agriculture #DisabilityintheBush #Disability #adversity #hope #motivation
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