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The Rural PsychologistEmbrace leading, connecting & innovating as a rural woman. (From the archives)Chantal takes the opportunity to record a speech she gave at a rural women's event recently when she was asked to remind rural women that their communities are only as strong as they are... And if your are waiting…Coaching Episode #3 will be out soon…Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast
2026-01-1819 min
The Rural PsychologistWhat is it like to do a PhD while living in rural Australia? Still learning, Still growing: Why it’s possible, AND worth challenging yourself in midlifeWhat possesses someone with a full life — a thriving psychology practice, three teenage daughters, and a farm far from any university — to take on a PhD at 48? In this episode, I share an honest, grounded account of what it’s really like to undertake a doctorate while living remotely, juggling family and work, and learning to persist without daily academic contact. Guided by the Japanese idea of wabi-sabi — moving forward without waiting for perfection — this conversation demystifies the PhD experience, explores the emotional and cognitive stretch involved, and reflects on why choosing the hard, meaningful path can reshape confidence, identity...
2026-01-0436 minThe Rural PsychologistAnge Cochrane, (The Nana Network & The Future Care Project) rural social entrepreneur helping solve workforce shortages by giving mums a chance to go back to work.Are you a rural business struggling to fill job vacancies, or a mother who wants to go back to work but can’t find childcare? Then this interview is well worth a listen.This Interview is a fascinating insight into how Goondiwindi-based social enterprise entrepreneur, Angela Cochrane is solving the problem of childcare shortages to help rural businesses meet their productivity goals. Check out her Future Care Project here:Home | The Future Care Also check out Ange’s business here: https://www.brightlightinsight.com.au/In this podcast Chant...
2025-06-0449 min
The Rural PsychologistA rural practice: Suzie Collins and Katherine Johnstone talk about running a psychology/ social work practice in the bush.In this episode, Chantal provides advice for health professionals on how not to burn out; and then (at about the 10min mark for those who want to skip my don't burn out advice for health professionals and get straight to the good stuff!) has a great chat with two highly regarded mental health professionals who have lived and worked in rural Australia for a couple of decades. Enjoy!Guest profiles:Home - Rural Sky GoondiwindiRural Sky is situated in the heart of Goondiwindi, by the banks of the MacIntyre River, on Queensland’s Da...
2025-05-0858 min
The Rural PsychologistSarah Crosthwaite - Nuffield Scholar & farmer mental health advocate talks about farmer mental health around the world - what’s the problem & which countries have the solutions?Sarah Crosthwaite, Dairy Farmer, Nuffield Scholar, and Social Worker has just completed a tour around the globe as part of the Nuffield Scholarship in an effort to understand what's behind the mental health crisis among farmers worldwide. I was both enlightened and intrigued by Sarah's insights into the pressures that create mental health issues for farmers around the world. I am sure you will be too. Read Sarah's Nuffield report here International Agricultural Research Reports | Nuffield Farming ScholarshipsWebsite to Sarah's counselling service link here:Home P...
2025-03-1950 minThe Rural Psychologist2025 - The year of living dangerously...connect with new people, learn new things, dive into life and live like no one is judging... AND The kids are not ok? Chantal chats with Dr Chloe Kidd on the mental health of young people living in rural Australia.2025 - The year of living dangerously...connect with new people, learn new things, dive into life and live like no one is judging... AND The kids are not ok? Chantal chats with Dr Chloe Kidd on the mental health of young people living in rural Australia. Dr Kidd sits on the Momentum research team that is helping to overcome access issues for young rural people needing mental health assistance.Find out more about the Momentum program here:www.momentumhub.org.auWhat is Momentum?Momentum offers tailored...
2025-01-1658 min
The Rural PsychologistAnnabelle Hickson Galah magazine creator, on self-belief, failing fast & succeeding beyond our wildest imaginations.Rural Women Leading: Annabelle Hickson creator of Galah Magazine - a runaway success in the cutthroat world of media, on self-belief, failing fast & succeeding beyond our wildest imaginations.What will Galah Magazine creator-editor, Annabelle Hickson, do next?A mother of three, a farmer’s wife, a natural-born entrepreneur who lives down the country road from me on a pecan farm, and who seems so self-contained, so unhindered by the rules of life…I just simply had to interview her and find out what on earth makes her tick...what makes her so brave? How did she...
2025-01-0555 min
Ducks on the PondConvincing your partner (or yourself!) to book a holiday (Popular re-release)If you can’t get your partner to book a holiday with you… would you just go without them? That’s just one of the tips and tricks we discuss in this episode on how to convince your partner to go on a holiday… because we all know what farmers can be like. We also look at the research behind the benefits of taking a break and the psychological barriers around taking time away from the farm that our partner (or even ourselves) might have. And we get some practical advice about how to discuss this issue with your...
2024-12-2546 min
The Rural PsychologistClaire Osborn Booth - thought leader and change-maker solving big problems for her small communityRural Women Leading #3: Claire Osborn Booth, one of rural Australia's principal Out-of-the-Box Thought LeadersGuerie solicitor, farmer, property developer, board director and formidable engineer of community well-being, Clare Osborn Booth talks about the 'enoughness' of being a mum, honoring the family unit, tax law (an obvious connection...) and how to develop derelict rural properties to build the future for your off-farm adult children and revitalize rural communities.It's a thought-provoking listen to say the least. You'd be crazy to miss it.https://boothlaw.com.au/ @boothlawadvisory @buckenbah_collectiveIntroducing t...
2024-11-0548 minThe Rural PsychologistFarmer and mother, Lisa Jeitz's mental health journey in rural AustraliaWhat is it really like to manage depression while living in the bush? This is the raw and honest tale of Lisa Jeitz and her journey to manage her depression while living, working and wrangling a young family on a farm in Western Australia. Thank you to Lisa for telling her story so that she can help others to find the language and courage to ask for help.Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast
2024-10-201h 21
The Rural PsychologistCatherine Velisha is helping the next generation to appreciate farming, and discusses having a leader’s mindsetRural Women Leading #1: Catherine Velisha - Managing Director of $30mil horticulture business talks about what gets her out of bed each day and how even the most successful people have to manage their mental health.Catherine Velisha is a third-generation owner of Velisha Farms, a horticulture business located in Werribee South Victoria – the Velisha family has been involved in the fresh produce for almost a century. Having worked in the farming industry for over 20 years, Catherine has grown and developed her expertise alongside an ever changing industry landscape. Catherine’s passion and advocacy for agriculture and the...
2024-10-1245 min
The Rural PsychologistDamian Morgan on Community wellbeing & Why saving rural newspapers is important for community cohesion and identityRemember when the town's newspaper set the tone for a community? Each week we would wait to see who was on the front page and what event had flung them into the limelight. Who was the best footballer in the town and who was the local hero; which kids were going to grow up and be rocket scientists, and which had grown up to graffiti the toilets. Everything that had happened and everything that was going to happen was there each week for everyone in the community to see, know about, and discuss. We were all on...
2024-10-0947 minThe Rural PsychologistFarmer and mother, Lisa Jeitz's mental health journey in rural AustraliaWhat is it really like to manage depression while living in the bush? This is the raw and honest tale of Lisa Jeitz and her journey to manage her depression while living, working and wrangling a young family on a farm in Western Australia. Thank you to Lisa for telling her story so that she can help others to find the language and courage to ask for help.Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast
2024-08-221h 21The Rural PsychologistFinding life direction, setting goals & being motivated. Coaching Ep#2Coaching Ep #2 Finding life direction, setting goals and being motivated in 2024Listen in to this episode, the second coaching episode for The Rural Psychologist podcast to learn the best way to go about setting goals for the new year to ensure you stay motivated and enthusiastic right through to point where you achieve what you set out to do.Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast
2024-08-1723 minThe Rural PsychologistSetting yourself up for a successful mindset in the new year"You either walk inside your story and own it, or you stand outside and hustle for your worthiness" Brene BrownCoaching Ep #1 Setting yourself up for a successful mindset in the new yearBe sure to get on the front foot for the new year by listening to this episode and doing the important exercise that Chantal talks about for setting yourself up with a great mindset to help you feel more confident, self-assured and become clearer about what you want to achieve in 2024. Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast
2024-08-1712 min
The Rural PsychologistJane Campbell of Barambah Organics on allowing people to feel included, showing up with a smile on your face, and how she takes care of her mental healthRural Women Leading #4: The original entrepreneur - Jane Campbell of Barambah Organics on the value of making sure people feel included, showing up with a smile on your face, and how she takes care of her mental healthhttps://mananapastoral.com.au/Long before it was trendy to be entrepreneurial in agriculture, Jane Campbell and her husband Ian, lead the way in setting up a phenomenally successful diary company, Barambah Organics, value adding to the milk they produced on their diary farm in Murgon, Queensland. This is a fabulous tale of hard work, and self-belief but...
2024-08-1749 minThe Rural PsychologistLeading Rural Women: Interview with Claire Osborn Booth, farmer, lawyer and one of rural Australia's principal Out-of-the-Box Thought LeadersLawyer, farmer, property developer, board director and formidable engineer of community well-being, Clare Osborn Booth talks about the 'enoughness' of being a mum, honoring the family unit, tax law (an obvious connection...) and how to develop derelict rural properties to build the future for your off-farm adult children and revitalize rural communities.It's a thought-provoking listen to say the least. You'd be crazy to miss it.And coming soon - a little side-coffee, supplementary interview with Clare and myself if you can't quite get your fill of her in this interview. Watch out for that...
2024-05-0247 minThe Rural PsychologistRural Women Leading #2: Annabelle Hickson - on self-belief, failing fast, and succeeding beyond our wildest imaginationWhat will Annabelle Hickson do next?A mother of three, a farmer’s wife, a natural entrepreneur who lives down the country road from me on a pecan farm, and who seems so self-contained, so unhindered by the rules of life…I just simply had to interview her and find out what on earth makes her tick? What makes her so brave? How did she come to be in this world without caring a jot for whether she fails and falls or not? A woman, it seems, for whom the only thing that matters is following one’s pass...
2024-04-0655 minThe Rural PsychologistWomen Leading in Agriculture: Even the most successful people have to manage their mental health: Managing Director of $30mil hort business, Catherine VelishaLeading Rural Women: Interview with Catherine Velisha, Managing Director of a $30million horticulture business.Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast
2024-02-0845 minThe Rural PsychologistBeing assertive is a key life skill. Saying ‘no’, and getting what you need without the guilt. Coaching Episode #3Coaching ep #3: What do I think is the most important skill for life satisfaction? Assertiveness. Listen to how to cultivate a mindset that grows this powerful communication skill today.Being able to say no, asserting yourself and asking for your needs to be met are all part of good self care which means good mental health. For tips and ideas on how to be more assertive listen to coaching episode 3 of The Rural Psychologist podcast today.Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast
2024-01-2918 min
This Rural Life with Katrina MyersHow Trauma Affects our Ability to Practice Self Care with Chantal CorishHow Trauma Affects our Ability to Practice Self Care In todays episode Chantal shares her insights on the importance of self care and we dive deep in to how experiencing trauma, not matter how perceived big or small that is, can effect our ability to actually practice self care, self love, and take care of ourselves. I love that Chantal explained that self care is making sure you have great self awareness. It’s not just nail polish but also it is nail polish! ...
2023-08-0250 minDucks on the PondConvincing your partner (or yourself!) to go on a holidayIf you can’t get your partner to book a holiday with you… would you just go without them? That’s just one of the tips and tricks we discuss in this episode on how to convince your partner to go on a holiday… because we all know what farmers can be like. We also look at the research behind the benefits of taking a break and the psychological barriers around taking time away from the farm that our partner (or even ourselves) might have. And we get some practical advice about how to discuss this issue with your...
2023-04-1246 min