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
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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

In this episode, we dive into the Circle of Control, a simple yet powerful framework for managing stress and uncertainty—especially relevant in tough seasons like drought and floods. When so much in farming is outside of our control, how do we shift our energy toward what we can influence?
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I also answer two listener Ask Steph questions that tie into this theme, sharing real-life examples of how farmers can use this framework to reduce overwhelm and make clearer decisions.
Read More: Watch out for an upcoming article with AuctionsPlus where I explore the Circle of Control in farming.
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