Around The Paddock

Welcome to this twelfth 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:

• Don’t Keep It Under Your Hat - the launch of a new campaign by TIACS designed to get farmers talking, and in the right way!

• Beyond The Back Paddock Podcast - Bringing to you Dr Marny Lishman, discussing the impact of grief & loss. This is the second in a series of episodes focusing on health & providing you with tools to feel better!

• What’s coming up as I travel ‘Around The Paddock’ - my new Men’s Program with details live on my website and where you can find me speaking soon.

• Some inspiring ‘Food for Fodder…’ - How my recent interview with Stephen Cenatiempo on 2CC Canberra has been an opportunity to chat about advocating for change around the response to natural disasters.

• ‘Your Corner Of The Paddock’ - Be sure to send in your items to me to feature. See my favourite quote from Brenè Brown…

If the extreme weather events are affecting you
or those close to you
and you are seeking support
please refer to the Support Resources page on my website.
This includes phone numbers as well as useful resources to download.

Don’t Keep It Under Your Hat is a campaign designed to get farmers talking, and in the right way.

It aims to normalise help-seeking behaviour and remove a tricky barrier to farmers getting the help they need earlier.

TIACS - This Is A Conversation Starter - provide free call/text mental health counselling for farmers, truckies, tradies, rural, blue collar workers Australia wide.

I am proud to have been able to provide input into the design of this important campaign.

Read my blog post and find out more about this important initiative

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

Welcome to the second in a series of episodes focusing on
health & tools to feel better!

My second guest in this series is Dr Marny Lishman

Dr Marny is a Health & Community Psychologist; Author, Wellbeing & Mindset Coach; Keynote Speaker; Media Commentator and
Channel 9 Perth’s Resident Psychologist.

I hope you enjoyed the last episode with exercise physiologist, Tory Trewhitt. This next episode with Dr Marny continues on the theme of adding tools to your mental health and well being toolbox.

We discuss the impact of grief and loss, the importance of breaking down stigma and barriers to mental health, and strategies for managing stress and preventing burnout. Marny emphasises the importance of trusting the process and slowing down instead of constantly pushing and hustling.

Marny also shares her personal journey and the motivation behind writing her book on Burnout To Brilliant. This is a great chat full of useful tools to implement into your daily lives!

Scan the QR code to listen

If you have missed any of the
Beyond The Back Paddock Podcast I host be sure to check out
all 16 episodes at
www.beyondthebackpaddock.com.au
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All of the episodes are available too in Spotify

Launching my new Men’s Program and where you can find me next…

Please also contact me if you would like to
book a speaking gig, workshop or have me bring my men’s program to your community.
Below are the dates and locations for where
you can find me next…

• 15 February - Moira Shire Community Event, Katamatite Football Club, Katamatite, Victoria

• 26 February - Australian Rural Leadership Foundation Changemaker Presentation, Shoalhaven, New South Wales

• 28 February - Moira Shire Community Event, Tungamah Netball Club, Tungamah, Victoria

• 29 February - Moira Shire Community Event, Picola United Football Club, Picola, Victoria

• 8 March - Advancing Beef Leaders Night Off The Farm, Roma, Queensland

• 12 March - Local Land Services Pasture Conference, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales

• 13 March - Local Land Services Pasture Conference, Binya, New South Wales

• 20 March - Community Field Day, Blackbird Flat, New South Wales

Such a privilege to speak in Darwin at St Mary’s Football Club to the Women’s Premier League Team. I spoke to the team after the game on why having a community like a footy club surround you is so important.
This is one of the most successful footy clubs in the country that values family, connection and culture. Read more...

Calling for a timely & effective response to natural disasters

Ever driven around in circles trying to find the best exit to take, hoping you choose the right one?

Now imagine feeling that same sense of uncertainty and anxiety in the aftermath of a natural disaster.

The initial recovery response, assessment of damage, and clean-up are overwhelming for those dealing with loss of property and community, and even loss of life. This leaves individuals and entire communities with a paralysing sense of uncertainty for the future.

Government and insurance bureaucracy must start refining their procedures to ensure a timely and effective response. .

Read the full article or scan the QR code below to find out more about this chat with Stephen Cenatiempo from 2CC Canberra.

My favourite quote - Brenè Brown

“Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. Embracing our vulnerabilities is risky but not nearly as dangerous as giving up on love and belonging and joy —
the experiences that make us the most vulnerable.
Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.”