43. Destigmatizing Mental Health with Ashley Machado

In this episode I’m bringing you the incredible Ashley Machado. Ashley grew up in the dairy industry and is now a wife to a calf rancher and almond farmer in California. She has her B.A in Human Development, and Masters in Social Work with an emphasis in Clinical Mental Health. Ashley is rethinking the way we support Mental Health in the ag industry and specializes in breaking down big ideas and deep feelings into simple and actionable strategies for ag families and businesses alike. Her goal is for everyone in the ag industry and rural America to have the tools they need in their mental health toolbox to live life fully by talking about things like anxiety, self-growth, relationships, and communication.   In this episode, we’ll chat about: Mental health in the agriculture industry and the stigma around it  The difference between formal therapy vs. talking to your friend/mom Mental health tools to have in your tool box That life can be two things at once; beautiful and messy, hard and good - and to let yourself feel all the feelings that come along with it Communication and relationships Learning and re-learning lessons but in different contexts of life   Make sure to hit subscribe so you don’t miss out on future episodes. If you like what you heard, take a moment to leave a 5-star review!   Find the complete show notes here: https://www.coachkiah.com/blog/destigmatizing-mental-health-with-ashley-machado   Visit Ashley’s website: www.melaroseacres.com.  Click here to join Ashley’s newsletter and be the first to hear about the workshop: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6201ae0a6114df05454c5aca!  Connect with Ashley on Instagram @byashleymachado  Feeling Good Together by Dr. David Burns: https://amzn.to/3whzXJH [affiliate link] Daring Greatly by Brene Brown: https://amzn.to/3vUXWzB [affiliate link] FREE Habit Tracker: https://www.coachkiahcommunity.com/healthy-habits Shop Spark*l Bands (Use Code Kiah10 for 10% off) [affiliate link] https://sparklbands.com/?afmc=Kiah10&utm_campaign=Kiah10&utm_source=leaddyno&utm_medium=affiliate Check out the Backroad Cowgirls site: https://www.backroadcowgirls.com/ Shop the Coach Kiah Store https://www.shopcoachkiah.com. Use code climb10 for 10% off your first purchase! Let’s hang out on social media and keep the conversation going! Connect with me on Instagram @coach_kiah and <a href= "https://www.facebook.com/coachkiah" target="_blank" rel=...