In this episode of The Rural Well, Bridgette and Lauren have the opportunity to interview Samantha Selliers, an ambitious and driven leader and communicator , an Agricultural Communications Major and Founder of "One Farmer at a Time" based in Kansas. We look forward to having you join in the conversation!

To learn more about Samantha, visit:

- Linkedin

- Instagram

And listen in for more resources.

Links and Resources:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.nfmha.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠- National Farmer Mental Health Alliance

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In this episode we are joined by the Rural Well producer, editor Dan Thomson. We also discuss traditions, nostalgia at Christmas and the optimism that comes from being a farmer.

Join in as we laugh, reminisce and discuss Christmas traditions and fun facts!

Links and Resources:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.nfmha.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- National Farmer Mental Health Alliance

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lilaclanemedia.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Lilac Lane Media

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In this episode, Bridget and Lauren celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Rural Well podcast.

• We reflect on memorable guests and impactful stories from the past year.

• Key themes that resonated with listeners include guests being vulnerable about generational trauma, mental health, empathy, and family dynamics in agriculture.

• we share meaningful listener feedback, including stories of people feeling seen, understood, and less alone.

• We discuss the importance of community in rural life and how the podcast has helped normalize mental health conversations.

• We highlight the value of both women and men in agriculture and how their perspectives shape wellness discussions.

• We explore how spouses often play a key support role in farm families’ mental health.

• We recall which episodes surprised, challenged, and inspired them most.

• We share personal reflections on each other’s strengths and what they bring to the partnership.

• The episode closes with lighthearted fun—what word each host would define in the dictionary—and appreciation for the growing Rural Well community.

Links and Resources:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.nfmha.ca/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠- National Farmer Mental Health Alliance

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.lilaclanemedia.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ - Lilac Lane Media

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