Farm Life Psych with Steph Schmidt

About Farm Life Psych with Steph Schmidt

Navigate farm, family and life at "Farm Life Psych with Steph Schmidt" – it's all about the ups and downs of farming, but with a psychological spin. I'm Steph Schmidt, juggling life as a psychologist, farmer, wife, and mum. I'll be chatting about the nitty-gritty of farm life, how our brains handle it, and how to make it all a bit easier (when we can). Think of this podcast as your go-to spot for stories and lessons from life on the land, accessible and do-able wellbeing tips, and chats with folks who get the farming life, sprinkled with insights on how to keep your head in the game. Whether you’re out in the fields, taking care of animals, or just curious about life on the farm with a mental health twist, you’ve found the right place. Keen to join the ride and make farm life a bit brighter? Hit subscribe to "Farm Life Psych with Steph Schmidt" and let’s start this journey together. Ready to change the way you think about farming? Subscribe today Connect with me: www.stephschmidt.com.au/podcast LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephschmidtfarmlifepsych/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephschmidtfarmlifepsych/) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/stephschmidt.farmlifepsych/ Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/stephschmidtfarmlifepsych (https://www.facebook.com/stephschmidtfarmlifepsych)

Publisher

Steph Schmidt

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Apr 2024

Latest episode

6 May 2026

Latest episodes

34 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 May 2026

   31. Navigating Farming Career Transitions & Ask Steph

   Send us Fan Mail Why do we know exactly what needs to change and still feel completely stuck? If you’ve ever had that thought of “if nothing changes, nothing changes” sitting in the back of your mind, but still can’t quite take the step forward, this episode will meet you right there. I talk through why change isn’t just about willpower. It’s about capacity. And when you’re already stretched thin on the farm, at home, or mentally, change can feel almost impossible. I walk you through what’s...

2. 

   22 Apr 2026

   30. Find the strengths, even during the hardest times

   Send us Fan Mail Are you feeling stuck in the heaviness of this season and wondering how you’re meant to keep going without pretending everything’s fine? In this episode, I talk honestly about how hard things feel right now. No glossing over it. No “just stay positive.” Instead, I walk through how we can hold space for both the weight of what’s happening AND the strengths we already have in our farming lives. I share some of the research-backed protective factors that are already part of wha...

3. 

   8 Apr 2026

   Three Anchors for Tough Times

   Send us Fan Mail Are you feeling like it’s all just a bit too much right now, and you don’t get to press pause? I’m back behind the mic, and if I’m honest, I almost didn’t record this one. Things have felt heavy. A lot like what so many of us are carrying right now on the land. Between the chaos in the world, rising costs, pressure on the farm, and just the everyday juggle, it can feel like there’s no space to catch your breath. In this episode, I share why I’ve come back to basics, not bec...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

326,562

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 63 / 100

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Quality

72

Social presence

94

YouTube

86

Engagement

0

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