In today’s episode I have my good friend, Ashley Machado, on the podcast! She’s truly been a wealth of knowledge for me when it comes to my own mental health, and she has so much goodness and wisdom to share. We’re talking more about curiosity and gaining self-awareness when it comes to mental health, how mental health plays a big role when it comes to our relationships and how we communicate with others, what a ‘mental health toolbox’ is and how we can use it, and more.

Ashley Machado is a Tedx speaker and has been selected as a 2023 FFA Change Maker. She is rethinking the way we support Mental health in the food and ag space. She specializes in tangible tools and simple strategies through mental health trainings for ag families and businesses alike. Ashley grew up in the dairy industry and now farms and ranches with her family in California's central valley. She has her BA in human development and masters in social work with an emphasis in clinical mental health. Her goal is for everyone in the ag industry and rural America to have the tools they need in their mental health toolbox to operate and live life fully.

 

In this episode, we cover: 

• Ashley’s curiosity that she’s had from a young age, and how that eventually led her to looking for (and then creating) resources for mental health support
• What the phrase ‘good movement draws good movement’ meant to Ashley when she initially heard it
• Simple steps you can take to work on and start improving your mental health
• How mental health can really affect your relationships and communication with the people in your life
• What a ‘mental health toolbox’ actually is + Ashley’s favorite tool you can start implementing today
• The variety of ways that Ashley works with individuals and businesses who need resources to support mental health

 

Resources & Links:

• Learn more about T’s coaching, group trainings, and self-guided learning
• Shop FFB
• Good Movement music by: Aaron Espe
• Podcast produced by: Jill Carr Podcasting

 

Connect with Ashley:

• Follow on Instagram @byashleymachado and @mwellconsulting
• Check out Ashley’s podcast: M Well
• Check out her websites: http://www.ashleymachado.com/ and http://www.m-well.org/

 

Connect with Terryn:

• Follow on Instagram @terryn.drieling
• Check out my website
• Send me an email at [email protected]

 

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Find the complete show notes here: https://www.faithfamilyandbeef.com/rethinking-mental-health-with-ashley-machado-episode-6