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⚠️ TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains deeply personal discussions regarding mental health, depression, anxiety, and suicide prevention. If you are currently struggling, please consider listening with a friend or reaching out to the resources listed below.

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Welcome back to your usual episode of Second Nature! I am still pinching myself after seeing us hit #11 on the Apple Podcasts Top 200 for Home and Garden following the release of the Down in Dorset mini-series last week. Honestly, thank you so much for the support—it means the world to Tim and me.

This episode is a bit of a whirlwind. I’m catching you up on my "2026 bingo card" moment, meeting Jeremy Clarkson at his new pub and my recent deep dives into agronomy and wheat nutrition. But more importantly, as we head into Mind Your Head week with Yellow Wellies, we’re opening up a conversation that is incredibly close to my heart.

A Personal Reflection

A year ago today, I was in a very different place. I’m sharing the story of the night I had to call a crisis line, the role my little Corgi, Willow, played in pulling me back to the present, and why I believe it is so vital that we show the "bad days" alongside the highlight reels. I hope that by sharing my own story, I can show that things do get better.

In farming, we know better than anyone that seasons change—and your headspace can, too.

The Suffolk Farming Community Group

This week, I’m joined by the brilliant Emily Whitmarsh and Ellis Blackmore. After losing a dear friend to suicide, they took action to ensure no one in their local agricultural community felt isolated. We chat about:

- Moving beyond Young Farmers and the "loneliness" of the tractor cab.

- The reality of current financial pressures and the recent inheritance tax changes.

- Why "pub yields" aren't always what they seem.

Their upcoming monthly meet-up on Friday February 27th at the Gardner’s Arms, Tostock.

You can follow Emily and Ellis on Instagram and Facebook at Suffolk Farming Community Group.

⚠️ Important Note

This episode contains honest discussions about mental health and suicide. If you are struggling, please don't suffer in silence. Help is available:

Samaritans: 116 123

FCN: 03000 111 999

R.A.B.I: 0800 188 4444

DPJ Foundation (Wales): 0800 587 4262

RSABI (Scotland): 0808 1234 555

N IRELAND: 0800 138 1678

Text Support: Text HAWKSTONE to 85258

Connect with the Campaign

Join the conversation next week using #MindYourHead, #Hope, and #SuicidePrevention.

Find out more over on: https://www.yellowwellies.org/mind-your-head-9-13-february-2026/

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