Fifth-Gen Farmer Opens Up About Mental Health in New Podcast Episode
A new podcast episode, hosted by James Fisher and guest-edited by Toby Keel, brings listeners an honest portrayal of farming life in modern Britain. The guest, James Robinson, is a fifth-generation farmer from Cumbria and chair of the Nature Friendly Farming Network. He shares his experiences, including the mental health challenges he faces, and his work with the World Wildlife Fund's Prescription for Nature campaign.
James Robinson has been working the same land in Cumbria since the 19th century, farming organically and finding joy in his connection with nature. Despite the satisfaction, farming can be both glorious and bleak. James openly discusses the mental health challenges he faces, highlighting the need for open conversations about this topic in the farming community.
The podcast episode, featuring music by JuliusH via Pixabay, is now available on popular platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Audible. James' honest portrayal of farming life has gained him an online following, and his story is part of the World Wildlife Fund's campaign to help others through shared experiences.
James Robinson's podcast appearance offers a candid look into the life of a modern British farmer. His work with the Nature Friendly Farming Network and the World Wildlife Fund's Prescription for Nature campaign underscores the importance of open dialogue about mental health in farming. Listeners can find the episode on major podcast platforms, providing a unique insight into the highs and lows of farming life.
