Around The Paddock

Welcome to this ninth edition of my newsletter,
Around The Paddock!
I’m taking this opportunity to inform you of all that’s happening with me Warren Davies, The Unbreakable Farmer…

This edition includes:

Have You Packed Your Mental Health Toolbox for the Festive Season? - How to prepare for what may come your way during this time.
Beyond The Back Paddock - The Highest Ranking Episode for 2023 - This goes to a brave and inspiring young woman!
Taking a well-earned break from traveling ‘Around The Paddock’ - But you can book me in for 2024!
Some inspiring ‘Fodder For Thought…’ - The Difference When Witnessing a Disaster From Afar…
‘Your Corner Of The Paddock’ - An opportunity for you as readers to contribute items of interest! Be sure to send in your items for 2024!

How Christmas can also be a sad time as well as joyful.

Have You Packed Your
Mental Health Toolbox for the Festive Season?

During the festive season, feelings of joy; love; happiness; kindness; giving; peace; and connectedness are amplified.

But for many, it can also be an extremely difficult and stressful time.

This time of year can also amplify a variety of feelings. These can include sadness; isolation; loneliness; stress; anxiety; and conflict. Plus, in the current economic climate, worry about what the future holds.

There are those people who feel intense pressure to conform to the traditional festive cheer when they just don’t feel like it. There are also those with no close family ties or a robust support system.

Times are hard. The skyrocketing cost of living and other economic hardships are seeing families grapple with the pressure to provide a memorable Christmas, despite tight budgets.

See the full article and find out what to
pack in your mental health toolbox

OR Scan The QR Code below to reach the full article…

A Reminder About My New Service Offerings

I now have a Support Resources page on my website
including phone numbers for those in their hour of need as well as
useful resources to download.

I also have recently launched a Workshops page -
find out how I can work with you to tailor a workshop
to suit the needs of your group or organisation.

My Podcast

Beyond The Back Paddock

Lucy Marsh sharing with Warren powerful story telling through the highest ranked podcast for 2023.

Lucy Marsh -

Highest
Ranked Episode
for 2023

I have the privilege of some amazing people joining me
who I have met on my travels.
Here they are now sharing their stories and wisdom with you.

Lucy Marsh is the specific guest I had in mind for my Podcast and this is also the highest ranked episode for 2023.

Lucy is brave and inspiring! Although her story speaks of what seem unsurmountable challenges Lucy and her support network have seen a way through. Both Lucy and her story have had great impact on me. This is powerful storytelling - but this episode talks about suicidal ideation, take care listening and seek help if this triggers anything with you.

All 14 episodes are available at www.beyondthebackpaddock.com.au

If you’ve missed any,
be sure to listen!

If you have an inspiring story unpack your wisdom in a conversational way with me as host!

If you are a listener of the Podcast and have a thought, “I would like to hear………….On the Podcast.” Please feel free to make a suggestion and we will move mountains to get them on.

All of the episodes are available too in Spotify

Rosie and Fiona from the NSW Department of Primary Industries Rural Recovery Support Service.

Not all superhero's wear capes!

In Wardell and Mummulgum last week I had the pleasure of working with Rosie and Fiona from the NSW Department of Primary Industries Rural Recovery Support Service.

Every person I spoke to spoke so highly of the work these two have done in helping the Northern Rivers communities recover.

Such a privilege to work with people
with passion for their community

#not2TUF2speakup

#theunbreakablefarmer #speaker #authentic #mentalhealthawareness #suicideprevention #wellbeing #selfcare #rural #regional
#community #support

Speaking Dates and Where To Find Me Next

It’s time to take a well earned break, but you can book me in for speaking gigs or workshops in 2024!!

Book A Speaking Gig or Workshop

Inspiring ‘Food for Fodder’

A piece of public art in Lismore representing what this town has been through.

The Difference When Witnessing a Disaster
From Afar

When you witness a disaster from a far, the sheer magnitude of that disaster like the one that occurred in Lismore, isn't truly apparent.

As I walked the streets of Lismore on Friday, the impact of the unprecedented flood this town and region experienced in February and March of 2022 is still very evident nearly two years down the track.

See the full article and find out about the true impacts of the unprecedented flood in Lismore

OR Scan The QR Code below to reach the full article…

The Australian Government Mental Health Commission has released a Mental Health Calendar with mental health and wellbeing events and days for acknowledgement.

Request an Information Pack

Your Corner Of The Paddock

The opportunity for you as readers to have your say and contribute…Please remember to send in any music, poetry, videos you’ve created or items you believe are of interest to readers and I will share them during 2024!!

The 21st of December marks Gravy Day and that means it's time to blast Paul Kelly's Christmas classic on whatever speakers you've got access to.

Gravy Day marks the date in Kelly's song, which is about a prisoner who won't be home with his family for Christmas.

The lyrics are the letter the prisoner, Joe, is writing to Dan, of whom he asks, "Won't you kiss my kids on Christmas Day, please don't let 'em cry for me".

Joe then laments about missing everyone coming together and not being there to make the gravy to go with the roast.

Just add flour, salt, a little red wine,

And don't forget a dollop of tomato sauce,

For sweetness and that extra tang,

Wish each other "happy gravy day" and debate whether you should put tomato sauce in the recipe.