We are back with the first episode of our annual May Mental Health Series, a cornerstone of the Millennial Ag Podcast. Each year, we dedicate the month of May to honest, heartfelt conversations about mental health in agriculture.

We’re welcoming back a recurring guest, Dr. Nora Feldpausch, for what might be her fourth appearance (but who’s counting?). Nora is a psychiatrist with deep ties to agriculture and she brings her unique blend of medical expertise and lived experience to help listeners navigate the often invisible pressures of rural life.

In today’s episode, we dive into the mental health landscape in agriculture today—from the weight of constant uncertainty, to the emotional toll of always being "on," to why it's so easy to feel like you’re the only one struggling. With humor, grace, and zero judgment, we unpack real-life challenges and offer tangible tools and resources (listed below) to help ground, recharge, and reconnect.

This episode is packed with hard truths, hopeful takeaways, and more than a few laughs. Whether you’re feeding cows, planting fields, or just trying to make it through the day—this one’s for you.

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Resources & Links:

• Dial 988 for the 988 Crisis Lifeline - call or text nationally for immediate crisis support
• Mental Health First Aid 
• NAMI - has affiliates in every state and in more than 1,100 local communities across the country, providing local support and resources. Supports telehealth, lobbies for mental healthcare, provides education and support
• ruralminds.org - mental health information sheets, suicide webinars/resources, tips - founded by a dairy farmer in upstate NY
• Farm Bill- provides support for Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network in the Midwest that connects farmers/ranchers to resources
• Our sponsor, Peacock Technology
• Our sponsor, AGPRO