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Are you feeling like it’s all just a bit too much right now, and you don’t get to press pause?

I’m back behind the mic, and if I’m honest, I almost didn’t record this one. Things have felt heavy. A lot like what so many of us are carrying right now on the land. Between the chaos in the world, rising costs, pressure on the farm, and just the everyday juggle, it can feel like there’s no space to catch your breath.

In this episode, I share why I’ve come back to basics, not because it’s new, but because it’s what helps when everything feels stretched.

I walk you through three simple anchors I keep coming back to on our own farm when things feel overwhelming.

The AND, holding space for both the hard and the good.

SOW, a way to slow things down and come back to what matters.

And the reminder that if we don’t take small moments to look after ourselves, our mind and body will eventually force us to. These aren’t big, life-changing overhauls. They’re small, steady tools that help you keep showing up when life doesn’t ease off.

If you’re feeling tired, stretched, or like your resilience muscle is just about done, this episode will meet you there with practical ways to get through the season you’re in.

What’s one small thing helping you get through right now? Come and share it with me over on Instagram @stephschmidt.farmlifepsych

What we cover in this episode

• Returning to the podcast during a full and overwhelming season
• Reflections from the Motherland Conference
• The current pressure across agriculture including fuel and fertiliser impacts
• The idea that resilience can feel worn out, not weak
• Why now is a time for reminders, not new strategies
• The importance of small moments of self-care before burnout forces it
• Anchor 1: The AND and holding dual realities
• Real-life example of a tough farm moment with the kids
• Anchor 2: SOW – Slow down, Observe, What matters
• Using SOW in relationships and daily decisions
• Recognising what matters most in the moment
  
  

References mentioned in this episode

• Motherland Conference