In today's episode, I'm calling out the quiet crisis in rural mental health. So many of us in agriculture have had to numb ourselves just to get through the day.

But that numbness didn't come out of nowhere. It came from surviving, and it's NOT sustainable. We can't pretend it isn't costing us something!

If you're listening today and you're carrying something heavy, please know that you don't have to wait until it breaks you. Reach out and let someone share the load with you, because you're NOT meant to do this alone!

In this episode, I cover:

The alarming & heartbreaking suicide statistics impacting rural America
Why “toughness” and numbness aren’t working + what rural communities need MORE of
How to start honest conversations that go deeper than surface-level check-ins
What we CAN do to support rural mental health + create real, safe spaces for ourselves & others

Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!

Find the complete show notes here: https://terryndrieling.com/rural-mental-health

Connect with Terryn:

Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
Check out my website
Send me an email at terryn@terryndrieling.com

Resources & Links:

Schedule a free consult and see if 1:1 Good Movement Guidance is right for you
Join the waitlist for the Good Movement Collective
Check out my merch shop
Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

This Isn’t Normal: Calling Out the Quiet Crisis in Rural Mental Health