Farming Focus

Farming, nature and wellbeing: Exploring the connection

Episode Summary

Can changing your relationship with the farm help change your outlook too? In this week’s Farming Focus™, farmer Eddie Rickson shares how a devastating period in his life became a catalyst for reshaping his farm and future. Alongside Dorset farmer and NHS wellbeing coach Ellie Sturrock, Eddie explores mental wellbeing, connecting with nature and making space for yourself.

Episode Notes

Revisiting a powerful Farming Focus™ conversation, regenerative beef and sheep farmer Eddie Rickson shares how a series of devastating events became the catalyst for reshaping his life and farm. Alongside Dorset farmer and NHS wellbeing coach Ellie Sturrock, he explores the relationship between farming, nature and mental wellbeing. They discuss making space for yourself, finding deeper connections with nature and why being open to support can help farmers move from surviving to thriving.

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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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