In this episode I’m bringing you the incredible Ashley Machado. Ashley grew up in the dairy industry and is now a wife to a calf rancher and almond farmer in California. She has her B.A in Human Development, and Masters in Social Work with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health. Ashley is rethinking the way we support Mental Health in the ag industry and specializes in breaking down big ideas and deep feelings into simple and actionable strategies for ag families and businesses alike. Her goal is for everyone in the ag industry and rural America to have the tools they need in their mental health toolbox to live life fully by talking about things like anxiety, self-growth, relationships, and communication.
In this episode, we’ll chat about:
Mental health in the agriculture industry and the stigma around it
The difference between formal therapy vs. talking to your friend/mom
Mental health tools to have in your tool box
That life can be two things at once; beautiful and messy, hard and good - and to let yourself feel all the feelings that come along with it
Communication and relationships
Learning and re-learning lessons but in different contexts of life
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