Farm Family Podcast: Episode 30 - Getting a Voice to your Needs

Episode 30: Getting a Voice to your Needs

In this episode, Elaine introduces good friend, spunky seniorpreneur, speaker, author of the award-winning book Return To Center, and clinical therapist Patricia Morgan. You’ll hear some awesome insights on how using ordinary language is one of the most powerful tools in her toolbox as a therapist, and yours as a farmer.

Elaine and her guest examine how Patricia’s discovery of Polyvagal Theory in 2020 led to a better understanding of what stress actually is, how it affects the nervous system, and how the simple use of intentional words can change everything. This episode provides listeners with some actionable tips and tools they can start using today, to stop catastrophizing and start returning to center.

“There’s nothing wrong with giving up. [The problem is] when we get stuck there. There’s nothing wrong with getting angry or frustrated or wanting to defend yourself, but [don’t let yourself] get stuck there. That’s a problem, and you may see this in your other family members. What we want is the capacity and the ability to return to center – where we make meaningful connection with ourselves and others, where we can problem-solve, where we can love, and where we can meaningfully connect in conversation.” – Patricia Morgan

Mentioned During This Episode:

Books

• Return To Center: Simple Strategies to Navigate Distress, Depression, and Disconnection – by Patricia Morgan
• Farming’s In-Law Factor – by Elaine Froese & Dr. Megan Mckenzie

Concepts

• Polyvagal Theory (PV)
• Suicidal Ideation
• Somatics

People

• Brene Brown: American Academic and Podcaster
• Dr. Allender: Counseling Psychology Ph.D.

Conference

• Rocky Mountain Couples Retreat

Organizations

• The Do More Ag Foundation
• The National Farmer Mental Health Alliance
• Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program
• Better Help

Elaine Froese Resources & Links

• SPEAKING – book Elaine for your next event
• COACHING – find your Farm Transition Coach
• MEMBERSHIP – become at Farm Family Harmony Member
• RESOURCES – download for FREE
• CONTACT –take the next steps in your transition

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