Mental Health is Not a Dirty Word in Agriculture with Jason Medows

“It’s not that I don’t have the time; I do have the time, I choose to spend the time on other things. We all make time for the things that are most important to us. We always do. Whatever is most important to you is going to look different from time to time and from other people, but we all make time for things that are most important to us.” In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Jason Medows and discussing a very important topic, mental health in agriculture. Jason touched on why starting his podcast, Ag State of Mind, was important for improving his own mental health and how he balances his many roles to maintain his mental health. Jason also shares how his family’s core values help him manage his expectations on the farm and in life.    About our guest: Jason Medows, Ag State of Mind - Missouri Jason is a pharmacist, rancher, podcaster, husband, and father from Crawford County, Missouri. Jason’s podcast, Ag State of Mind focuses on creating positive conversations around mental health and wellness among the agricultural community.   You can listen to Jason on his podcast.   At a glance:  [4:50]: Mental health “I began my podcast, Ag State of Mind, because I started having my own mental health challenges.” [9:06] “I wear a lot of different hats.”  Jason shares how he prioritizes what is important to him.  [13:50] Pressure in ag “Is this going to matter in 5 years? 1 year? A month?” [28:10] Managing expectations “It’s hard, but we have a set of core values that we use as a family and we try to spend our time and money on things that align with our core values.”   You may also enjoy… #3 An Individual Approach to Ag and Rural Mental Health #22 The Power of Positive Perspective in Health & Ranch Business with the Native Cowgirl Cheyenne Glade Wilson #41 Habits & Routines for Your Season With Thea Larsen of Cowgirls Over Coffee   About the Host of Farming on Purpose, Lexi Wright:  I’m your host, Lexi Wright. I started the Farming on Purpose Podcast from a passion for sharing the stories of agriculture from generations past, preserving the skills and lessons learned along the way, and ensuring the best of that is passed onto those who will continue to lead the way into the future of production agriculture. I’m so glad you’re here and I hope you’ll take a moment to join the conversation with me and other listeners on social media.  Connect with me on Instagram @wrightatthemoment, Facebook, and TikTok.