When the stress is high, our relationships often take the biggest hit — especially on the farm, where family and business are deeply intertwined. In this episode, join Steph Schmidt as she explores how stress impacts our relationships and shares practical strategies to reconnect and repair, even in tough seasons.

Whether it's with your partner, parents, kids, or co-workers, this episode is a reminder that we’re in this together - and that small actions can make a big difference.

In this episode, Steph unpacks:

• How stress shrinks our “window of tolerance” and makes conflict more likely

• Why conflict is inevitable—and how repair matters more than perfection

• The power of perspective shifting: “You can be in a relationship or you can be right”

• A handful of practical tips to reconnect, from small daily check-ins to sharing your “why”

• Why shared purpose can anchor your family farm in hard times

💡 This episode is for anyone navigating the push and pull of relationships during times of pressure. You are not alone—and you don’t have to get it perfect.

Disclaimer:
This podcast provides general information for educational purposes only and does not substitute for professional mental health advice. If you or someone you know needs support, please reach out.

📞 Lifeline: 13 11 14 — 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention
📞 Regional Access (SA): 1300 032 186 — Free professional phone and online counselling for people living or working in regional South Australia
📞 Suicide Callback Service: 1300 659 467 — Counselling for people affected by suicide

🎧 Listen and explore all episodes at stephschmidt.com.au/podcast
🙏 Proudly supported by Ski for Life — promoting mental health, wellbeing, and suicide prevention across rural Australia.