Episode Details

Join hosts Renee Schulte and Jason Haglund as they dive into the world of National Recovery Month and the often overlooked issue of farm stress. From conversations about addiction disorders and mental health to shocking statistics on substance use, this episode leaves listeners wondering: How can we better support those in recovery? And what can we do to combat the rising rates of farm stress? Tune in to find out...

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Honor the journey of those triumphing over substance addictions and their inspiring recovery stories.
• Get insights into addressing and preventing farmer stress and suicide, a silent epidemic spreading in our agricultural communities.
• Discover ways to connect people, afflicted with addiction and mental health concerns, to treatment and resources that foster recovery.
• Unravel the suppressive stigma lingering over addiction and mental health challenges and how it impedes the path to recovery.
• Look into how substance use can severely impede one's sleep cycle and overall well-being, a lesser-known side effect demanding attention.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:02 - Introduction, 
00:00:53 - National Recovery Month, 
00:03:39 - Farm Stress, 
00:08:23 - Statistics on Substance Use, 
00:11:20 - Language and Approach, 
00:12:54 - Connecting People to Treatment Options and Support, 
00:14:10 - Breaking Down Stigma and Encouraging Support, 
00:15:20 - Substance Use and Pain in Physically Demanding Jobs, 
00:17:07 - Post-Pandemic Trends in Mental Health and Substance Use, 
00:26:23 - The Dangers of Working Fatigued, 
00:27:05 - Importance of Conversations and Support, 
00:27:41 - Substance Use and Sleep, 
00:28:21 - Future Podcast Plans, 
00:28:53 - Conclusion and Call to Action, 

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