Farming, Media, and Mental Health: Honest Conversations from Life in the Spotlight.

In this powerful and open conversation, Emma sits down with three guests whose lives sit at the intersection of farming, media, and mental health.Joining the discussion are Anne, one of the DPJ Foundation’s regional volunteers and a news and livestock reporter for Farmers Weekly; Alun Elidyr, S4C presenter and farmer, who speaks openly and honestly about his personal battles with depression; and Meinir Howells, TV presenter, farmer, and mother, who shares her experiences of balancing life on the farm with working in broadcasting.Together, they discuss the realities of working within the farming world while reporting and presenting on stories that can often be difficult or emotionally heavy. The conversation explores the pressures faced within agriculture, the importance of openness around mental health, and how sharing personal experiences can help break stigma and encourage others to reach out.This episode offers a genuine and thoughtful insight into life behind the scenes — both on the farm and in front of the camera — highlighting the strength, vulnerability, and honesty that help keep important conversations moving forward.Trigger Warning: Please note that this episode speaks about loss and death by suicide so may be distressing or activating, particularly for individuals with lived experience of suicidal thoughts, self-harm, or bereavement by suicide. Please take care of yourself whilst listening/watching and feel free to pause, step away, or seek support if needed.If you are struggling and would like to talk to someone for support please call our Share The Load 24/7 call line on 0800 587 4262 or text 07860 048799 www.thedpjfoundation.co.uk #ShareTheLoad #RhannwchYBaich