Farmer Wants a Healthy Life
Jam packed with stories from people that understand the farming life with a story to tell. From new farmers and the old hands, rural community locals, doctors and more. People that understand the farming life with a story to tell. Hosted by Brigitte Muir. The Farmer Wants a Healthy Life podcast series are stories of looking after you, whilst on the farm. The choices you make can change your life; hear it from those that have done it. West Wimmera Health Service created this series with the support of representatives from:• Grain Producers Australia• Grains Research & Development Corporation• National Centre for Farmer Health• Nhill & District Young Farmers• Rural Outreach Program• Southern Mallee Landcare Network• Victorian Farmers Federation•West Wimmera Health Service’s Allied Health Department• Wimmera Hearing Society
Podcasting since 2021 • 39 episodes
Farmer Wants a Healthy Life
Latest Episodes
More to Me than Farming
In this episode we hear from Nick Blandford about the impact self-worth has had on his life. He shares what a community program helped him realise about himself and being a farmer. He also talks about what supports are out there for farmers now...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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15:11
Land and People Working Together
In this episode we hear from Mary Johnson on working with, rather than on, the land. Mary shares her experiences of growing up on the farm and how she has developed a strong connection to the land. She also talks about the benefits of working t...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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14:08
The Gambling Rollercoaster
In this episode we hear from Jan Brunswick about how her partner’s gambling affected her. Jan shares how she tried to help and the reasons she stayed as long as she did. She also shares why she left them for good and how she helps others in the...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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15:14