Navigate farm, family and life at "Farm Life Psych with Steph Schmidt" – it's all about the ups and downs of farming, but with a psychological spin.
I'm Steph Schmidt, juggling life as a psychologist, farmer, wife, and mum.
I'll be chatting about the nitty-gritty of farm life, how our brains handle it, and how to make it all a bit easier (when we can).
Think of this podcast as your go-to spot for stories and lessons from life on the land, accessible and do-able wellbeing tips, and chats with folks who get the farming life, sprinkled with insights on how to keep your head in the game. Whether you’re out in the fields, taking care of animals, or just curious about life on the farm with a mental health twist, you’ve found the right place.
Keen to join the ride and make farm life a bit brighter? Hit subscribe to "Farm Life Psych with Steph Schmidt" and let’s start this journey together. Ready to change the way you think about farming? Subscribe today
Connect with me:
www.stephschmidt.com.au/podcast
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Navigate farm, family and life at "Farm Life Psych with Steph Schmidt" – it's all about the ups and downs of farming, but with a psychological spin.
I'm Steph Schmidt, juggling life as a psychologist, farmer, wife, and mum.
I'll be chatting about the nitty-gritty of farm life, how our brains handle it, and how to make it all a bit easier (when we can).
Think of this podcast as your go-to spot for stories and lessons from life on the land, accessible and do-able wellbeing tips, and chats with folks who get the farming life, sprinkled with insights on how to keep your head in the game. Whether you’re out in the fields, taking care of animals, or just curious about life on the farm with a mental health twist, you’ve found the right place.
Keen to join the ride and make farm life a bit brighter? Hit subscribe to "Farm Life Psych with Steph Schmidt" and let’s start this journey together. Ready to change the way you think about farming? Subscribe today
Connect with me:
www.stephschmidt.com.au/podcast
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephschmidtfarmlifepsych/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephschmidt.farmlifepsych/
Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/stephschmidtfarmlifepsych
When the pressure builds and it feels like everything is too much, what can you actually do to get through that moment?
In this episode of From Stress to Strength, join Steph Schmidt - psychologist and farmer - as she shares practical, body-based strategies to help you ride the emotional waves of tough seasons—without getting smashed underneath them. Whether you're standing in the paddock, driving the ute, or managing chaos in the kitchen, these tools are designed to help you ground yourself and find your footing.
Drawing from her experience as a psychologist and farmer, Steph unpacks:
Why our nervous systems go into overdrive under stress
How to "start from the outside in" to shift overwhelming feelings
The power of grounding through the ACE and TIPP strategies
How small sensory anchors can make a big difference
Why practicing now helps when the pressure hits later
You don’t need to fix everything—sometimes surviving the moment is enough.
🧠 Supported by Ski for Life, this special podcast series is here to help you care for your mental health and wellbeing, one small, real-world step at a time.
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