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Mental Health, Drought & Rural Life – Suzi Says on ABC Riverland Breakfast Show

What do mental health, drought, rural life, and personal resilience have in common? Everything—especially in rural Australia. In this special feature, I joined Matt Stephens on the ABC Riverland Breakfast Show to unpack the vital links between mental fitness, community connection, and surviving tough times on the land. Broadcasted live on Thursday, May 22, this 8-minute segment offers a powerful reminder that the little things we do for ourselves and each other? They matter more than we think, and they can make a difference for our community. Tune in as I share: 💬 Where will your food come from when the farmers are gone? 🌿 How to start building mental fitness, even when life feels overwhelming 🛠 The heart behind the Workbench for the Mind program 🚨 The silent mental health crisis taking lives in rural communities every 10 days 🤝 Why rural resilience begins with connection 💬 and why 1% of our agricultural land is not really just 1%   This interview was originally aired on ABC Riverland | The Breakfast Show with Matt Stephens 🎧 Now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Kajabi

Drought: Where Will Your Food Come From When There Are No Farmers Left?

Farming isn’t just a job—it’s a way of life. One that demands resilience, grit, and a whole lot of heart. But right now, that way of life is under threat—not just from drought, but from decisions and systems that chip away at the land, the industry, and the mental health of the people who keep us fed. This isn’t just about dry paddocks or rainfall deficits—it’s about something much deeper. In this special solo episode, I ask a question many of us never stop to consider: Where will your food come from when there are no more farmers left? I take a deep dive into the current challenges facing Aussie farmers—from rezoning prime agricultural land, to the shutdown of live export, to the quiet mental health crisis claiming one farming life every 10 days. This isn’t about statistics. It’s about people. Families. Futures. And the urgent need to act before it’s too late. This episode is for anyone who’s ever eaten a meal without thinking twice about where it came from. It’s for those of us who want to do more—who need to do more—to stand with the people behind the food on our plates. This is a call to action for all of us—urban or rural, farmer or city dweller—to open our eyes, open our hearts, and speak up before it’s too late. 🌸 Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Let’s get started.   💡 Ready to start your journey? 📘 Grab the free Find the Real You workbook 🌱 Explore the Workbench for the Mind program 📚 Find support with the Grief Book 🔗 Find everything here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/suzievans⁠   Let’s talk, listen, and fight for the future—together. 🎧

Breathe It Out: Finding Freedom Through Breathwork & Meditation with Tim Milton‑Hine

Anxiety, burnout, that constant edge of overwhelm—many of us push through, convinced the answer is a new job, a different house, or one more productivity hack. But what if the real solution is right under (and inside) our nose? In this conversation I sit down with Tim Milton‑Hine | Transformational Coach (@tim.mhine), a meditation and breath‑work teacher who helps people access the deep inner calm our busy world crowds out. Tim shares how one life‑changing breath‑work session turned decades of anxiety into a path of healing—and why somatic practices are key to releasing stress and stored emotion. Today he guides others back to the calm, spacious place inside us that stress can’t touch. We explored: 🌸 Tim’s journey from panic spirals to transformational guide 🌸 The two main families of breathwork—everyday nervous‑system resets vs. deep, cathartic “conscious‑connected” journeys 🌸 Simple, one‑minute breathing drills for instant nervous‑system resets at work, in traffic, or before bed 🌸 Why emotional pain lives in the body (and how breath can gently set it free) 🌸 The myth that external change creates inner peace—and the powerful alternative: coming home to your true self   This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt hijacked by racing thoughts or trapped in the “hamster wheel” of modern life. Together we’ll breathe, pause, and unpack what psychological freedom really feels like—then lay it all out on the Workbench for the Mind.   💡 Ready to exhale? 🌸 Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Let’s get started.   💡 Ready to start your journey? 📘 Grab the free Find the Real You workbook 🌸 Explore the Workbench for the Mind program 📚 Find support with the Grief Book 🔗 Find all the resources here: https://linktr.ee/suzievans [https://linktr.ee/suzievans]   Let’s talk, heal, and grow—together. 🎧

Creating Calm Among the Chaos – with Bridget Johns of Be Simply Free

In this down-to-earth episode of Suzi Says, I chat with the amazing Bridget Johns – space and time optimiser, founder of Be Simply Free, and fellow rural woman – about what it really means to simplify life, ditch the overwhelm, and make room for what matters most. Bridget shares her personal journey from city girl to farm life, navigating motherhood, burnout, and the pressure to do it all. Together we talk about decluttering not just our homes, but our minds, calendars, and expectations. You'll hear real talk about letting go of "perfect", creating systems that suit your season of life, and why "mums aren’t maids". If you’re craving a bit more breathing room in your days or feeling weighed down by the invisible load, this one’s for you. 🧺🧠 Make sure to explore more tools and tips to declutter your mind, home, and calendar over at Be Simply Free ( https://www.besimplyfree.com.au [https://www.besimplyfree.com.au] ) with Bridget Johns (@be.simplyfree at instagram). You deserve a life with more space, time, and ease. 🌸 Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Let’s get started. 💡 Ready to start your journey? 📘 Grab the free Find the Real You workbook 🌸 Explore the Workbench for the Mind program 📚 Find support with the Grief Book 🔗 Find all the resources here: https://linktr.ee/suzievans [https://linktr.ee/suzievans]   Let’s talk, heal, and grow—together. 🎧

Wool, Weddings & Sustainability: The Future of Fashion with Nikki Atkinson

We often think of style and sustainability as two separate worlds, but the truth is—they’re deeply connected. Fashion isn’t just about looking good; it’s about making choices that are kind to our planet and supporting businesses that have heart.   In today's episode of Suzi Says, I chat with Nikki Atkinson— a fashion designer, merino wool bridal specialist, and AgriFutures SA Rural Women’s Award State Finalist. Nikki shares her journey from small-town art student to founder of Horrocks Vale Collections (https://horrocksvale.com).   We bust myths about wool (spoiler: it’s not just for winter!), talk about the importance of slow fashion, and dive into the challenges of keeping Australian-made fashion alive, the environmental impact of disposable clothing, and why wool might just be the fabric of the future.   If you’re passionate about fashion, sustainability, and supporting Aussie businesses, this one’s for you! 🌸 Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode! Let’s get started.   💡 Ready to start your journey? 📘 Grab the free Find the Real You workbook 🌸 Explore the Workbench for the Mind program 📚 Find support with the Grief Book   🔗 Find all the resources here: https://linktr.ee/suzievans [https://linktr.ee/suzievans]   Let’s talk, heal, and grow—together. 🎧💖