Best Valene Cauhorn Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 208 - Free Trade Matters: What Dairy Can and Will Do in a Growing Global Market with Erica Louder 39:59

9h ago39:59

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This week, we’re kicking off June Dairy Month with returning guest, Erica Louder, this time in her new role with the U.S. Dairy Export Council. Erica joins us to share insights from her recent farmer mission trip to Guatemala, where she helped connect American dairy producers with one of Central America’s growing dairy markets. We talk about how U.…

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Episode 207 - Beef: Bigger, Better, Smarter with Meat Scientist Dr. Phil Bass 43:08

7d ago43:08

43:08

Welcome back. As we wrap up May, we're closing out our Mental Health Series and celebrating May as National Beef Month with a lively, informative episode featuring one of our favorite guests, Dr. Phil Bass. Dr. Bass, meat scientist and professor at the University of Idaho, joins us to talk all things beef, from how carcasses have grown significantl…

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Episode 206 - From Silent Struggles to Shared Strength: Erik Blaser’s Mental Health Journey in Agriculture 42:10

14d ago42:10

42:10

Welcome back to the Millennial Ag Podcast and our annual May Mental Health Series—where we bring raw, real, and important conversations to the forefront of agriculture. This week, we welcome a familiar voice behind the scenes—Erik Blaser. His wife Megan was a guest in last year’s mental health series, and now it’s Erik’s turn to join us. As a fourt…

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Episode 205 - The Courage to Disrupt: Rethinking Strength, Emotions, and Health in Agriculture with Terry Drieling 35:45

21d ago35:45

35:45

Welcome back to the Millennial Ag podcast and another episode in our May Mental Health Series where we dig deep into the real stories and struggles of emotional wellness in agriculture. This week, we’re joined by Terryn Drieling—formerly known for her platform Faith Family and Beef—who has rebranded and refocused her work around mental health in ru…

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Episode 204 - Laundry, Scrolling, Silence: The Mental Health Warning Signs We Can’t Ignore 38:35

28d ago38:35

38:35

Welcome back to the Millennial Ag podcast as we continue our annual May Mental Health Series—an honest, raw, and real look into the mental and emotional wellbeing of those living and working in agriculture. This week, we’re doing something different. It’s just us—Val and Katharine—opening up about our personal warning signs when our mental health i…

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Episode 203 - Finding Stability Amid Uncertainty with Dr. Nora Feldpausch 51:44

1M ago51:44

51:44

We are back with the first episode of our annual May Mental Health Series, a cornerstone of the Millennial Ag Podcast. Each year, we dedicate the month of May to honest, heartfelt conversations about mental health in agriculture. We’re welcoming back a recurring guest, Dr. Nora Feldpausch, for what might be her fourth appearance (but who’s counting…

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Episode 202 - Manure Occurreth - Laugh Anyway! 25:02

1M ago25:02

25:02

In today's episode, Valene and Katharine reflect on their recent episodes of significant agricultural issues, and how this episode is going in a bit of a different direction as they cover the importance of laughter and mental health in agriculture. Both Katharine and Valene share therapeutic laughter techniques. They cover how these techniques can …

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Episode 201 - Sharing Our Week With Custodians of Success at the Western Dairy Management Conference 47:03

2M ago47:03

47:03

On today's episode, Katharine and Stuart MacLennan discuss their experience at the Western Dairy Management Conference in Reno, Nevada. The conference, occurring every two years, brought together industry leaders to discuss various aspects of dairy operations. Stuart highlighted the significant global market opportunity for US dairy, noting the ind…

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Episode 200 - Ag’s Next Frontier: Owning the AI & Political Revolutions 56:24

2M ago56:24

56:24

We’re celebrating the 200th episode of Millennial Ag today! Jessie Jarvis is here to put Katharine and Valene in the hot seat to reflect on their six-year journey in podcasting and discuss crucial ag industry topics. Today’s discussion focuses on two major topics: artificial intelligence (AI) in agriculture and political-economic shifts. Katharine …

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Episode 199 - The Burning Questions: Ag, the Future & What’s Next? 31:06

2M ago31:06

31:06

In today's episode, Katharine and Valene discuss their anticipation for the upcoming 200th episode and reflect on the significant topics in agriculture from the different recent guests they've had on Millennial Ag. Biosecurity, the beef market, and labor concerns in the ag industries have all been discussed, yet there's still some burning questions…

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Episode 198 - Ag Labor – It’s Just Basic Math with Rick Naerebout 34:53

2M ago34:53

34:53

Rick Naerebout from the Idaho Dairymen's Association is back on the podcast to discuss the current state of agricultural labor and immigration policies. Rick explains that there's significant uncertainty in the agricultural workforce regarding potential deportation threats. While the current administration is focusing on targeting individuals invol…

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Episode 197 - The Steaks are High: Commercial Beef Outlook with Brandon McEndaffer 39:28

3M ago39:28

39:28

We welcome Brandon McEndaffer to The Millennial Ag Podcast today. Brandon is a cattle rancher in northeastern Colorado while also working on price and risk management for people across the beef sector. Brandon will discuss the current state of the beef industry and market dynamics. Brandon covers the current beef demand, noting that consumers are p…

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Episode 196 - Zero Risk Does Not Exist: On Biosecurity with Dr. Julia Herman, DVM 48:44

3M ago48:44

48:44

In this episode of the Millennial Ag Podcast, Katharine and Valene welcome Dr. Julia Herman, a beef cattle specialist veterinarian with NCBA, to discuss biosecurity in the livestock sector. Dr. Herman leads education development and veterinary outreach for the producer education team. Dr. Herman shares her expertise on current threats to U.S. agric…

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Episode 195 - "Show Me Your Butt!" - On Calving Season with Valene 30:06

3M ago30:06

30:06

It’s spring. It’s mud. It’s snow. And that means calving in the beef industry is upon us. This week, Valene gives us a glimpse of calving season and its realities on her ranch. As always at Millennial Ag, this peek into Valene’s life right now is real and raw. She talks about the challenges, excitement, chaos, heartbreak, and hope that this time of…

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Episode 194 - Live from World Ag Expo! Insights on Precision Technology in Animal Agriculture 22:42

3M ago22:42

22:42

Katharine is coming to you solo at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, California with her company, Peacock Technology. Joining her are Jason Hoogenhous, who shares his experience and insights about precision technology's potential for the dairy industry, and Darren Dyer, who is discussing how robotic applications are transforming dairy farms, and Willie …

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Episode 193 - Don't Sweat the Petty Things and Don't Pet the Sweaty Things 35:20

4M ago35:20

35:20

We are back with another episode with just the two of us, Katherine and Valene. We are catching up, sharing some life updates, and chatting about balancing personal life, professional life, and maintaining our sanity with all that is going on. There are so many things that are out of our control. Whether it be one of your children being sick or the…

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Episode 192 - Navigating Net Zero in Dairy and Beef: Precision Agriculture, AI, and the Real Culprits with James Hague 51:30

4M ago51:30

51:30

In this week’s episode, we are joined by UK dairy consultant, James Hague, to dive into net zero in agriculture. With the search for solutions to climate challenges, we are hearing a lot of focus on reaching net zero in agriculture in the coming years. James is sharing key insights into carbon offsetting, rotational grazing for building soil carbon…

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Episode 191 - Raw Milk Revealed: Myths, Risks and Realities with Unbiased Science 53:21

4M ago53:21

53:21

In today’s episode, we're talking with the hosts of the Unbiased Science Podcast, Dr. Jessica Steier and Dr. Sarah Scheinman, to dive deep into the hot topic of raw milk and its increasing popularity in the face of safety warnings. We're discussing the historical context of milk and pasteurization, milk safety and public health, the myths surroundi…

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Episode 190 - Trump’s Leadership and Ag’s Future: Insights from Tanner Beymer 40:26

4M ago40:26

40:26

In today's episode, we're discussing the significant changes in the political landscape following the recent election and what these changes mean for agriculture. We are excited to welcome back Tanner Beymer, Executive Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association. Tanner is joining us to provide insight into the elect…

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Episode 189 - Agility in Ag: Keeping Pace with the Speed of Change 42:00

4M ago42:00

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In this week’s episode of Millennial Ag, Valene and Katharine dive into a thought-provoking conversation about the rapid evolution of politics over the last eight years and what agriculture can learn from it. The political landscape—whether you agree with it or not—has demonstrated an unprecedented ability to pivot, adapt, and evolve at lightning s…

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Episode 188 - We're Past Eradication: Dr. Barb Petersen on Facing Endemic Bird Flu in Dairy Cattle 50:34

5M ago50:34

50:34

Episode Title: "Past Eradication: Dr. Barb Petersen on Embracing Endemic Bird Flu in Dairy Cows" In this eye-opening episode of Millennial Ag Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Barb Petersen, DVM, one of the pioneering veterinarians who first identified bird flu in dairy cows in Texas back in March 2024. Since that discovery, the virus has continued to …

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Episode 187 - "We Took Chances" - How English Dairy Farmers Mike and Donna Bowe Reshaped Their Dairy Legacy After Foot and Mouth Disease 34:09

5M ago34:09

34:09

In this extraordinary episode, Millennial Ag takes you across the pond to the lush pastures of England, marking our first-ever recording on foreign soil. We are honored to bring you the powerful story of Mike and Donna Bowe, second-generation dairy farmers whose journey is a testament to resilience, pride, and unshakable determination. We're joined…

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Episode 186 - How Much Money Came In and Where Did It Go? - On End of Year Planning with Bill Lickley 42:51

6M ago42:51

42:51

We're less than a week away from Christmas, and in amongst all the festivites and anticipation of rest and relaxation, we wanted to share a reminder for another important end-of-year tradition: end-of-year planning. We welcome back Valene's dad, Bill Lickley this week. A former ag banker, Bill takes us through the usual necessary financial steps to…

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Episode 185 - Holiday Beef Market Shakeups 32:39

6M ago32:39

32:39

Hard to believe, but the holidays are almost here! In this week's episode, Valene talks about how holidays impact beef markets. She gives us a good overview of how things generally work this time of year, but also weaves in some new developments in the industry. Beef packers are announcing big layoffs over the next two to three months, and it's got…

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Episode 184 - We Don't Fall to the Top of Mountains: Finalizing the Idaho Water Deal with Lt. Gov. Scott Bedke 39:44

6M ago39:44

39:44

In this episode, we’re joined by Lt. Governor Scott Bedke to explore the story behind Idaho’s groundbreaking water agreement. This historic deal brought together senior and junior water users, two groups with conflicting interests, to address one of the most pressing challenges facing the state. The journey was far from straightforward. Senior wate…

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Episode 183 - What's Gonna Happen Now? We talk about what Trump's appointments may mean for American Ag 27:31

7M ago27:31

27:31

In a short and sweet episode to wrap up our election coverage, we discuss what we've been thinking about in the week since America cast its votes. What does a second Trump Administration mean for American agriculture? We dive into what we've been pondering, touching on economic and trade policy (what's going to happen with tarriffs?) immigration po…

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Episode 182 - 2024 US Elections Breakdown with NCBA's Tanner Beymer 47:29

7M ago47:29

47:29

You knew it was coming...we had to talk US elections before the you-know-what hits the fan. We're delighted to welcome back Tanner Beymer, Executive Director of Government Affairs at the National Cattlemen's Association. Tanner joins us anytime there's a ballot in sniffing distance, and he doesn't disappoint in this episode. In fact, he more than d…

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Episode 181 - Not Enough Milk or Cows: Dairy Markets Going Crazy 33:24

7M ago33:24

33:24

We are very excited for this week’s episode! The two of us were actually able to meet up in person to record an episode about one of Katherine’s favorite subjects: what’s going on in the dairy industry. Katherine just got back from the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin so we are diving into some of the important things that are lighting the dairy indus…

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Episode 180 - Danger of Denver Slaughterhouse Ban Threatening Agriculture with J.P. Dunn 32:58

8M ago32:58

32:58

In today’s episode, we are discussing a critical issue the production animal agriculture industry is currently facing, the ballot initiative in Denver regarding a slaughter ban. Joining us today to share insight into what is going on with this initiative is J.P. Dunn of Protect The Harvest. Together, we are digging into what this initiative is, who…

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Episode 179 - Whiskey Hour with the Real Ones: A Damn Cool Life We Live with John Cauhorn 39:32

8M ago39:32

39:32

This week, we have a very special guest joining us. Valene’s husband John is with us today for “Whiskey Hour.” John is a farmer and rancher and the co-owner of Midas the cow dog. Together we dive into the realities of farming in a challenging environment, particularly focusing on growing crops in the desert landscape, as well as the important role …

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Episode 178 - Open the Gate, Don't Educate!- On Ag Influencing with Tucker Brown 38:23

8M ago38:23

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In today’s episode, we are taking a look at using social media to engage with those outside of the Ag industry. Social media can be a great tool to foster understanding and relatability with those who may be removed from agriculture. Joining us to share all about using social media in the Ag industry is Tucker Brown of R.A. Brown Ranch. Tucker is s…

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Episode 177 - Corporate Cowgirls: On Kicking Ass in Agriculture with Bec Pfeffer 29:42

8M ago29:42

29:42

In today’s episode, we are discussing corporate cowgirls and the importance of community for dairy women. We know that finding a supportive community to network and have important discussions with can be challenging within the dairy business as many dairy women live in rural areas. That’s why our guest, Bec Pfeffer and the Dairy Girl Network, are w…

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Episode 176 - Agricultural Barons: Questions Left to Consider 42:21

9M ago42:21

42:21

This week it is just us, Valene and Katharine, sharing our thoughts as we reflect back on our conversation with Barons author, Austin Frerick. The two of us still have questions after our interview with Austin and we are diving into those questions today. If you have not listened to episode 174 and episode 175, we highly encourage you to do so befo…

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Episode 175 - Agricultural Barons: Candid Conversation with Austin Frerick Part 2 55:27

9M ago55:27

55:27

We are back with part two of our two-part episode with Austin Frerick. Today, we are continuing our candid conversation on systemic issues within the agriculture industry and how these issues impact small farmers and consumers. Together, we are discussing the monopoly of markets, the illusion of choices for consumers, the impact of agricultural pol…

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Episode 174 - Agricultural Barons: Candid Conversation with Austin Frerick Part 1 42:51

9M ago42:51

42:51

Today is part one of a two-part episode; we are discussing systemic issues in the agriculture industry and how robber barons are impacting the ag industry as a whole. We are joined by a very special guest, Austin Frerick, who tackles some important and little-discussed issues within the food and agriculture industry. Austin is an expert on agricult…

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Episode 173 - Agriculture Life Enhancement with Megan Blaser 47:15

9M ago47:15

47:15

Today, we are covering the challenges of finding balance within the agriculture lifestyle. We often hear about work-life balance and self-care, but prioritizing these things within a farming family can be difficult. That’s where our guest, Megan Blaser, comes in! Megan is a certified Health, Life, and Transformational Coach and she is joining us to…

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Episode 172 - Diet Mountain Dew and Politics: Dairyman John Nye on the 2024 Election 43:40

10M ago43:40

43:40

This week, we host a guest very near and dear to our hearts. Katharine's dad John joins the podcast for what else? Politics. Katharine and John have ongoing conversations about politics, their observations, disagreements, and how their experiences are coloring what they're thinking. Despite the fact that John wishes Katharine would have a "more hon…

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Episode 171 - Smart Animals: On artificial intelligence in the livestock sector with Stuart MacLennan 49:50

10M ago49:50

49:50

We welcome Stuart MacLennan to the podcast this week. Stuart is CEO of Peacock Technology, and one of the most passionate and forward-thinking advocates for the adoption of advanced technology to drive agriculture headlong into sustainable, long-term success. Stuart touches on all the current pain points in agriculture - scarcity and rising costs o…

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Episode 170 - A Grace Break and What the Olympics Can Teach Agriculture 28:19

10M ago28:19

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This week is a shorter episode, with just the two of us sharing some thoughts. Unless you've been living under a rock on Pluto, chances are you've seen at least some of the Olympics these last couple weeks. We've been impressed by the athletic accomplishments of the women competitors, but more than that, we've been completely blown away by the trai…

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Episode 169 - Current Ag Market Outlook with Cole Lickley 45:45

11M ago45:45

45:45

We're delighted to welcome back Val's brother Cole, who joins us this week to discuss ag markets as they currently stand. It's been awhile since we've done a market update, and a lot has changed since then. Cole gives us a great overview of where the beef and dairy markets are at, as well as corn and soybeans. These tend to be the big players and t…

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Episode 168 - Water Fights with Idaho Lt. Governor Scott Bedke 41:36

11M ago41:36

41:36

This week, we're delighted to welcome Idaho's Lieutenant Governor, Scott Bedke. A farmer and rancher in the southwest corner of Idaho, and with his water source encompassing the three corners of Idaho, Utah, and Nevada, Lt. Governor Bedke is the water nerd we've been waiting for. We've briefly covered water issues in the western US before, but with…

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Episode 167 - Farming on the Edge with First Generation Rancher Carlos Ochoa 47:40

11M ago47:40

47:40

This week, we're joined by one of Valene's newfound compatriots from her YCC experience. Carlos Ochoa is a first generation rancher on the southern border of Texas. Always an outdoors kid, Carlos knew from a young age that he wanted to have a hands-on, outdoor kind of career. In college, he pursued a degree in agriculture management, and from there…

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Episode 166 - From Pastures to Policy: Insights from the NCBA Young Cattlemen's Convention 44:05

11M ago44:05

44:05

This week, it's just Katharine and Valene, talking all about Val's experiences at the National Cattlemen's Beef Association Young Cattlemen's Convention. YCC is an exclusive event, with just one young person selected from each state to partipate in the yearly 8-day experience. While Val is too modest to say so, it comes as no surpise that she was I…

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Episode 165 - Ag is Like Poker: Specialty Farming Challenges in NE Nevada with Dan Lotspeich 40:30

11M ago40:30

40:30

This week, we're excited to welcome back Katharine's brother-in-law, Dan Lotspeich. (Dan first joined us in our January 2023 ag labor series. Take a listen if you missed it!) Dan is one-third of the dynamic trio (the other two being Katharine's mother- and father-in-law) spearheading a major effort to bring fresh and local food to Northeastern Neva…

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Episode 164 - Farming the Future: Jessica Langley on Carbon Credits and Markets in Agriculture 49:26

12M ago49:26

49:26

This week, we dive into a discussion that's been a hot topic for the last several years. Joined by Jessica Langley, we talk about carbon credits and carbon markets and the opportunities they present for agriculture. We both have experience in helping get dairy digester projects off the ground in anticipation of those dairies being able to take adva…

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Episode 163 - Avian Influenza in Dairy Cows - The Lowdown 47:29

12M ago47:29

47:29

We're back this week with the hottest topic in dairy and animal ag right now - H5N1 Avian Influenza. If you haven't heard yet, you might be wondering why avian flu and dairy cows are appearing in the same sentence. Late last year and into early this year, dairy cows in Texas were presenting with strange symptoms. State and federal authorities start…

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Episode 162 - "Everybody Has a Little Froot-Loopedness" - Finding the Humor in Mental Health Struggles with Lowell Cerise 32:45

1y ago32:45

32:45

"Everybody has a little froot-loopedness". In our first few moments of recording with this week's guest, we burst out laughing. We've been having heavy and deep conversations during our mental health series this year. We finish this series with more in depth discussions with our guest, but he brings a much-needed note of levity to conclude this mon…

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Episode 161 - Real Tools for Mental Health Wellness with Nevada Farmer Sam Banta 28:31

1y ago28:31

28:31

In the fourth episode of our May Mental Health Month series, we're joined by Sam Banta, a young, passionate farmer in Northeastern Nevada. Sam has experienced many struggles throughout her life that have made it crucial for her to develop real tools to manage her mental wellness. Listening to Sam is a real-world view into how someone manages her me…

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Episode 160 - Idaho Takes Real Action on Mental Health Recognition, Access, Help, and Healing 33:52

1y ago33:52

33:52

Continuing this week with our May Mental Health Month series, we are joined by Idaho State Representative Chenele Dixon. Chenele represents District 24 Seat A. Chenele is a passionate champion for rural Idaho, and has channeled her energy into many worthy causes, chief among them as an architect for the state Behavioral Health Council. The Council,…

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Episode 159 - Don't Believe Everything You Think with Dr. Nora Feldpausch 24:20

1y ago24:20

24:20

Welcome to our first full length episode in our 2024 May Mental Health Series. Our favorite returning guest, Dr. Nora Feldpausch, graciously joins us again to share her many (excellent) thoughts and perspectives about mental health and agriculture. Nora says that agriculture is not just a job, it's almost a religion. We found ourselves nodding our …

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