In this episode host Peter Green speaks to Nuffield scholar Chris Manley (who started the #WalkWithMe campaign) and Linconshire arable farmer (and FCN ambassador) Charles Anyan to discuss physical and mental health. 

In this second series of Farming Focus we're asking the question 'does my farm have a future?'.

Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming. 

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Timestamps

00:01 Cornish Mutual jingle

00:15 Peter Green introduces the episode. 

00:42 On my farm in 60 seconds.

01:58 Peter introduces today's guests.

03:19 Chris Manley comes in.

05:38 Charles Anyan introduces himself and his story. 

07:20 Charles has lost a considerable amount of weight.

08:04 Jingle

08:13 Why is being in a good headspace so important for running a business?

10:50 Be proactive. Are you ready for the shock of your life?

11:50 What can we do on the farm to move more?

13:50 What can you do to get started? Chris gives some tips? How are you feeling on a scale of 1-10?

17:38 Think about what you enjoy.

17:50 #Whosyourjulie?

21:05 Look out for those around you.

22:20 Make it easier for the listener. 

24:45 We need to have some braver conversations around this. 

25:43 We all need to talk more. 

26:30 Need to break the stigma. 

26:42 Showstoppers.

28:22 What 3 skills or attributes will farmers of the future require to be successful?

29:17 Peter rounds up. 

30:41 First Aid Days notice.