Episode 28: Keeping a Level Head: Handling Anger, Stress, and the Things We Can’t Control in Farming

Podcast 36: Master joiner Robbie

Robbie joins me in the studio. An experienced Young Farmer who has had a range of roles and continues with his support in an advisery role for the organisation in many ways. Robbie tells us about his training with wood, what the Young Farmer experience did for his confidence. We learn how as he is a loan worker, he takes care of his safety and why doing something he loves brings satisfaction. To find out more about Robbie's work follow the links below: Robbie Hutchinson A. Hutchinson & Sons https://www.facebook.com/share/1BwuKft6sE/ [https://www.facebook.com/share/1BwuKft6sE/]https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/magazines/cumbria/24541309.behind-scenes-hutchinson-sons-near-kendal/ [https://www.greatbritishlife.co.uk/magazines/cumbria/24541309.behind-scenes-hutchinson-sons-near-kendal/]https://www.in-cumbria.com/expertopinion/25584746.kendal-carpenter-creating-fairy-tale-props-cumbria/ [https://www.in-cumbria.com/expertopinion/25584746.kendal-carpenter-creating-fairy-tale-props-cumbria/] Would you like to feature in this podcast or know someone who would make a great guest? Perhaps you'd like more information on a topic close to farming or wellbeing, please get in touch with your ideas and suggestions. If you would like us to come to your club to host a wellness session, drop us a message on admin@icanwellbeing.co.uk If you’re struggling or just need someone to talk to: iCan Wellbeing Group CIO - 01228 819101 ask to speak to Lara or email on admin@icanwellbeing.co.uk * Farming Community Network (FCN): 03000 111 999 | ⁠fcn.org.uk⁠ [https://fcn.org.uk/] * RABI: 0800 188 4444 | ⁠rabi.org.uk⁠ [https://rabi.org.uk/] * https://www.kooth.com/rabi [https://www.kooth.com/rabi]  * Mind in Farming: ⁠mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/farming-and-mental-health⁠ [http://mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/farming-and-mental-health%E2%81%A0] * Samaritans (24/7): 116 123 | ⁠samaritans.org [http://samaritans.org]⁠

Podcast 35: Sleep well

We all do it; some better than others. This episode looks at why and how we sleep and how we can get more out of our day if we use the night to rest. We cover lots of ideas to help make sleep problems less of a worry. If you would like us to come to your club to host a wellness session, drop us a message on admin@icanwellbeing.co.uk iCan Wellbeing Group CIO - 01228 819101 ask to speak to Lara or email on admin@icanwellbeing.co.uk If you’re struggling or just need someone to talk to: * Farming Community Network (FCN): 03000 111 999 | ⁠fcn.org.uk⁠ [https://fcn.org.uk/] * RABI: 0800 188 4444 | ⁠rabi.org.uk⁠ [https://rabi.org.uk/] * https://www.kooth.com/rabi [https://www.kooth.com/rabi]  * Mind in Farming: ⁠mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/farming-and-mental-health⁠ [http://mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/farming-and-mental-health%E2%81%A0]Samaritans (24/7): 116 123 | ⁠samaritans.or [http://samaritans.org]g * https://giveusashout.org Text HAWKSTONE to 85258 to start a conversation.

Episode 34 Curator Lucy and agricultural tutor Kitty talk about the value and role of Young fa

This week we deep dive into the life of Lucy, a young farmer and a medieval historian, the curator of the Rheged community gallery exhibition '90 Years of Penrith Young Farmers'. We are joined by Kitty who has been a member of PYF for 10 years and used the confidence she gained to become a teacher. We hear about the history of the YF clubs as well as how it is an inclusive membership that provides unique experiences. We also learn of the challenges facing today's farming community and what can be done to make a brighter future. Here are the links from today's episode: https://farmersaid.org.uk/ [https://farmersaid.org.uk/] https://rheged.com/gallery/ [https://rheged.com/gallery/] FROM FIELD TO FUTURE: 90 YEARS OF PENRITH YOUNG FARMERS  https://rheged.com/forty-farms-fair/ [https://rheged.com/forty-farms-fair/] https://www.skeltonshow.com/ [https://www.skeltonshow.com/] 130th Anniversary If you would like us to come to your club to host a wellness session, drop us a message on admin@icanwellbeing.co.uk If you’re struggling or just need someone to talk to: iCan Wellbeing Group CIO - 01228 819101 ask to speak to Lara or email on admin@icanwellbeing.co.uk * Farming Community Network (FCN): 03000 111 999 | ⁠fcn.org.uk⁠ [https://fcn.org.uk/] * RABI: 0800 188 4444 | ⁠rabi.org.uk⁠ [https://rabi.org.uk/] * https://www.kooth.com/rabi [https://www.kooth.com/rabi]  * Mind in Farming: ⁠mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/farming-and-mental-health⁠ [http://mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/farming-and-mental-health%E2%81%A0] * Samaritans (24/7): 116 123 | ⁠samaritans.org [http://samaritans.org]⁠ If you would like to feature in my upcoming podcasts, get in touch using the methods above.

Episode 33 We hear from Lochlan who got involved in community volunteering and found his purpose.

Lochlan is self-employed and the founder of the Carlisle branch of 'Repair Cafe'. He started a charity 'People Plant Trees' and works with land owners creating forests for the future. Hear his 200 year plan for sustainability. He shares with us how important volunteering, running, routine and doing a job you love is, and how he has achieved a great balance in his life. If you would like us to come to your club to host a wellness session, drop us a message on admin@icanwellbeing.co.uk If you’re struggling or just need someone to talk to: iCan Wellbeing Group CIO - 01228 819101 ask to speak to Lara or email on admin@icanwellbeing.co.uk Farming Community Network (FCN): 03000 111 999 | ⁠fcn.org.uk⁠ [https://fcn.org.uk/] RABI: 0800 188 4444 | ⁠rabi.org.uk⁠ [https://rabi.org.uk/] https://www.kooth.com/rabi [https://www.kooth.com/rabi]  Mind in Farming: ⁠mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/farming-and-mental-health⁠ [http://mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/farming-and-mental-health%E2%81%A0] Samaritans (24/7): 116 123 | ⁠samaritans.org [http://samaritans.org] Shout: Text 85258⁠ Links to the projects Lochlan is involved in: https://www.facebook.com/CarlisleRepairCafe [https://www.facebook.com/CarlisleRepairCafe] https://www.peopleplanttrees.co.uk/ [https://www.peopleplanttrees.co.uk/] https://www.lshforestry.co.uk/ [https://www.lshforestry.co.uk/] https://www.cumbriawoodlands.co.uk/ [https://www.cumbriawoodlands.co.uk/] Remember — we can talk.

Episode 32: Journaling and managing exam stress

In this episode Lara gives a few tips to help exam nerves and looks at journaling how and why to and the many benefits it brings. There's also a call out for contributions and a round up of things to see and do. If you would like us to come to your club to host a wellness session, drop us a message on admin@icanwellbeing.co.uk If you’re struggling or just need someone to talk to: iCan Wellbeing Group CIO - 01228 819101 ask to speak to Lara or email on admin@icanwellbeing.co.uk * Farming Community Network (FCN): 03000 111 999 | ⁠fcn.org.uk⁠ [https://fcn.org.uk/] * RABI: 0800 188 4444 | ⁠rabi.org.uk⁠ [https://rabi.org.uk/] * https://www.kooth.com/rabi [https://www.kooth.com/rabi]  * Mind in Farming: ⁠mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/farming-and-mental-health⁠ [http://mind.org.uk/information-support/tips-for-everyday-living/farming-and-mental-health%E2%81%A0] * Samaritans (24/7): 116 123 | ⁠samaritans.org [http://samaritans.org]⁠ https://rheged.com/gallery/ [https://rheged.com/gallery/] scroll down to Community Gallery for photos and a summary.  https://farm-fest.org/tickets/ [https://farm-fest.org/tickets/]