We are facing the greatest global pandemic of all time. Burnout, anxiety, stress is at an all time high. People are the greatest asset of an organisation. The better people look after themselves, the better they perform in all areas of life - both at work and home. Every single tiny choice we make during the day is shaping our lives, directly impacting how we feel and experience life. After getting the biggest wake up call of losing everything in my life in 2016 I had no choice but to face my habits and make a change. The changes at first seemed so insignificant that I didn't believe they would make a difference. BUT they did. The Positive Habits Podcast is for people who want to live a better life, with higher energy levels, less stress, better relationships and ultimately to supercharge their performance in all areas of life. I'm on a mission to help people improve their wellbeing with one small habit change.
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We are facing the greatest global pandemic of all time. Burnout, anxiety, stress is at an all time high. People are the greatest asset of an organisation. The better people look after themselves, the better they perform in all areas of life - both at work and home. Every single tiny choice we make during the day is shaping our lives, directly impacting how we feel and experience life. After getting the biggest wake up call of losing everything in my life in 2016 I had no choice but to face my habits and make a change. The changes at first seemed so insignificant that I didn't believe they would make a difference. BUT they did. The Positive Habits Podcast is for people who want to live a better life, with higher energy levels, less stress, better relationships and ultimately to supercharge their performance in all areas of life. I'm on a mission to help people improve their wellbeing with one small habit change.
Beyond the Field: Burnout, Meal Prep & Mental Health on the Farm
The Positive Habits Podcast
51 minutes
1 week ago
Beyond the Field: Burnout, Meal Prep & Mental Health on the Farm
Kat speaks with Ben from Thrive in Farming during the middle of
harvest season for a conversation about mental health in agriculture and the
power of small habits. Ben opens up about his two corporate burnouts and how neglecting basic self care nearly broke him. From his daily dog walks to calling out "time excuse bullshit," Ben shares why intentional living saved his sanity. With agriculture having the highest male suicide rates, this isn't just about meal prep; it's about survival.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
· Having lost farming friends to suicide, Ben understands why the
industry has the highest male suicide rates from weather pressures, government changes and even online abuse.
· Ben’s two burnouts revealed the cost of neglecting habits. Both of
his worst professional experiences happened when he abandoned self care routines, teaching him exactly what never to repeat!
· People have time but the wrong priorities, having extra sleep
instead of 20 minutes of meal prep is a choice.
· After 15 years of poor nutrition, Ben’s homemade heated lunches have
increased his overall energy levels and eliminated the dreaded 2 PM crash too.
· Age has brought perspective that lets Ben focus on helping people
who want positive change rather than engaging with critics.
BEST MOMENTS
"Everything is available to us if we make these small changes. I think one thing I've learned about human beings is we are really good at deflection."
You know you have time, it's just you haven't got your priorities right."
"Just be a sponge. Just take info in it. There's, it's all around you all the time. Filter out the bullshit."
ABOUT THE GUEST
I'm Ben, the founder of Thrive In Farming, a business helping farm owners attract and retain great people by focusing on core values – culture, wellbeing, and flexibility.
With a background in farming and a passion for health and personal growth, I am on a mission to help rural businesses, and people, thrive, not just survive.
Outside of work I spend as much time as possible with my little family and dogs, exploring the countryside, supporting Ipswich Town and trying to keep fit!
Thrive In Farming Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/thriveinfarming/?hl=en-gb
ABOUT THE HOST
Kat started her career as a teacher, before moving into Tech where
she worked in different executive roles within teaching and consulting working
across the globe, both in the public and private sector. Despite appearing
'successful' on the outside, she paid a heavy ‘life’ price. In 2016, her whole
world collapsed. The reason? The compound effect of years of unhealthy and
toxic habits that destroyed her health, relationship and career. She suffered a severe breakdown and lost everything. In the middle of this she got headhunted for her first CEO role. She rebuilt herself by changing just one small habit, and built a series of positive habits which has transformed her professional and personal performance, resulting in becoming the healthiest and happiest version of herself.
She is a positive habits international keynote speaker and
teacher, giving talks and delivering high impact programmes to organisations across the globe.
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/katthorne/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the_morning_gamechanger/
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The Positive Habits Podcast
We are facing the greatest global pandemic of all time. Burnout, anxiety, stress is at an all time high. People are the greatest asset of an organisation. The better people look after themselves, the better they perform in all areas of life - both at work and home. Every single tiny choice we make during the day is shaping our lives, directly impacting how we feel and experience life. After getting the biggest wake up call of losing everything in my life in 2016 I had no choice but to face my habits and make a change. The changes at first seemed so insignificant that I didn't believe they would make a difference. BUT they did. The Positive Habits Podcast is for people who want to live a better life, with higher energy levels, less stress, better relationships and ultimately to supercharge their performance in all areas of life. I'm on a mission to help people improve their wellbeing with one small habit change.
