This episode of Life on the Land speaks openly about suicide and mental ill-health. If you or anyone you know is unwell or in need of assistance you can call Lifeline on 13 11 14 or Beyond Blue on 1300 22 4636.

Farmer, mother to four and business and mindset coach Katrina Myers, from farm business Barham Avocados near the NSW, Victorian border oozes energy, enthusiasm and spark.

So much so, that we bet you’ll wonder just how she maintains such a high velocity all.the.time.

Well, as you will learn Katrina is not just ‘like’ this, in fact, she is terrified of depression.

The illness has entwined its into her family, taken the life of her father, and given her unexplained pain for many, many years.

But not any more - and she’s on a mission to make sure we never feel as bad as she once did.

So if you’re feeling it this month, as we hurtle towards Christmas, or as we support each through weather adversities like flooding, lost income or opportunity not to mention the various COVID-19 uncertainties – this stripped bare story of a life reclaimed – through lots of hard work is a resource for us all.

Thank you to this episode sponsor, Motherland Village. It is Australia’s first online rural mothers group program, connecting women across the country into their own, small, personalised group. The program runs for six weeks and will enable you to form meaningful connections and friendships with other rural mums- all in the palm of your hand.

Doors are now open for enrollment for February 2022!

And this is not your typical mother’s group! Motherland’s mission is to reduce the isolation felt by rural mums with kids of ALL ages. You can join the 0 to 3 years age bracket, 4 to 10 or 11 to 18. Because every rural mum deserves access to a mothers group, no matter where you live or how old your children are.

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