The Rural Psychologist

Chantal Corish
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In this podcast, long-time rural-based psychologist, Chantal Corish discovers what rural Aussies have that makes us happier than the rest, and how we manage to keep our spirits up when the chips are down. Living and working in rural, regional and remote Australia can have all sorts of impacts on people's mental health and well-being, but lots of us have developed great ways to manage our mental health even when things get really tough. Listen here to The Rural Psychologist podcast as Chantal chats with every day rural Aussies and mental health professionals to discover the best tools and techniques for living a productive and satisfying life; and as she draws on nearly two decades of psychology experience to offer advice for good mental health and well-being for those living and working in 'the bush'.www.theruralpsychologist.com.auInstagram handle @theruralpsychologistDisclaimerThe information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.ALWAYS consider seeking the advice of your physician, therapist or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concern.The host and guests featured on this podcast are not all licensed medical professionals and the content they share is based on their personal experience, research and opinions. Their insights and suggestions are not meant to replace individual professional advice that you yourself should seek. We encourage you to consult with a qualified professional before any significant changes to your lifestyle or wellbeing practices.

Episodes

  1. JUN 4

    Ange Cochrane, (The Nana Network & The Future Care Project) rural social entrepreneur helping solve workforce shortages by giving mums a chance to go back to work.

    Are you a rural business struggling to fill job vacancies, or a mother who wants to go back to work but can’t find childcare? Then this interview is well worth a listen. This Interview is a fascinating insight into how Goondiwindi-based social enterprise entrepreneur, Angela Cochrane is solving the problem of childcare shortages to help rural businesses meet their productivity goals. Check out her Future Care Project here: Home | The Future Care  Also check out Ange’s business here: https://www.brightlightinsight.com.au/ In this podcast Chantal chats with Angela Cochrane from The Future Care Project a start-up social enterprise she has built and thrown herself into while caring for her three young children. What began as a little funded project with the Goondiwindi Chamber of Commerce nearly two years ago has evolved into a fulltime social enterprise business and full-heart passion project for Ange, as she tells the story of how childcare and a flourishing economy are very much connected. Without childcare, women cannot re-enter the workforce and this is proving a huge problem for businesses all around regional Australia who are desperate for workers. Angela has thrown herself in to solving this very big problem that not only affects mothers and families, but affects the whole Australian economy. You will be very inspired by this ball of rurally-based, entrepreneurial energy Angela Cochrane, and you will want to get behind her new social enterprise – The Future Care Project. Enjoy! Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast

    49 min
  2. What's it like to be a practicing health professional in the bush? Mental health, self-care and loving life as a health professional in rural Australia

    MAY 7

    What's it like to be a practicing health professional in the bush? Mental health, self-care and loving life as a health professional in rural Australia

    In this episode, Chantal provides advice for health professionals on how not to burn out; and then (at about the 10min mark for those who want to skip my don't burn out advice for health professionals and get straight to the good stuff!) has a great chat with two highly regarded mental health professionals who have lived and worked in rural Australia for a couple of decades. Enjoy! Guest profiles: Home - Rural Sky Goondiwindi Rural Sky is situated in the heart of Goondiwindi, by the banks of the MacIntyre River, on Queensland’s Darling Downs. We are a private practice of mental health professionals, delivering services to the people in our favourite part of the world, in the place we call home. We are committed to excellence and pride ourselves on providing exceptional and confidential professional services in a warm and positive environment. Our team of highly skilled and experienced clinicians deliver psychological therapy to clients of all ages across the spectrum of emotional and behavioural difficulties. We provide services to individuals, couples, families and even organisations. Rural Sky also offers keynote presentations for events, along with workshops, psychometric testing and coaching to individuals and businesses with a desire to realise their potential and experience lasting success. Fundamental to our practice is that we live in the community that we serve. We understand what it means to live in a rural town. We understand distance, drought and flooding rains, small-town intricacies, local issues and services. We understand you! KATHERINE JOHNSTONE https://ruralsky.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/Screen-Shot-2020-01-25-at-11.23.43-am.png About Kath: Katherine Johnstone is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and co-founder of Rural Sky, a private practice based in Goondiwindi, Queensland. With over a decade of experience, Kath works with people across all stages of life—from young children to older adults—supporting them through life’s challenges, whether big, small, or somewhere in between.Rooted in a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach, Kath’s work is centred around helping people make sense of what they’re going through, reconnect with what matters to them, and move forward with confidence. She believes deeply in the power of rural communities and is passionate about ensuring mental health support is not only accessible, but also practical, respectful, and real.Outside of work, Kath enjoys exploring Australia and overseas, spending time with her family, and soaking up the simple joys of rural life—where the stars are brighter, the conversations deeper, and the work genuinely meaningful. SUZIE COLLINS, CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST About Suz: Suzie is passionate about supporting people, of all ages, to build resilience and overcome barriers that make life difficult.  Suzie draws upon a range of evidence based therapeutic models and specifically Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR, EMDRAA Accredited Practitioner), Internal Family Systems (IFS, IFSI Level 1 trained), Gottman Method for Couples (Level 3 trained), Motivational Interviewing (Relapse Prevention) and TheraPlay (Level 1 trained).  She is also trained in Triple P Parenting (group), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Suzie uses a trauma informed and non-pathologising framework for therapy. Suzie’s 10+ years, of experience has provided her with the opportunity to work with a range of mental health presentations (e.g. trauma, addition, behavioural concerns, relationship difficulties, depression, anxiety, grief etc).  She has a particular interest in working with those who Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast

    58 min
  3. Sarah Crosthwaite - Nuffield Scholar & farmer mental health advocate talks about farmer mental health around the world - what’s the problem & which countries have the solutions?

    MAR 19

    Sarah Crosthwaite - Nuffield Scholar & farmer mental health advocate talks about farmer mental health around the world - what’s the problem & which countries have the solutions?

    Sarah Crosthwaite, Dairy Farmer, Nuffield Scholar, and Social Worker has just completed a tour around the globe as part of the Nuffield Scholarship in an effort to understand what's behind the mental health crisis among farmers worldwide.  I was both enlightened and intrigued by Sarah's insights into the pressures that create mental health issues for farmers around the world. I am sure you will be too. Read Sarah's Nuffield report here International Agricultural Research Reports | Nuffield Farming Scholarships Website to Sarah's counselling service link here: Home Page - Open Road Counselling Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast

    51 min
  4. Annabelle Hickson Galah magazine creator, on self-belief, failing fast & succeeding beyond our wildest imaginations.

    JAN 5

    Annabelle Hickson Galah magazine creator, on self-belief, failing fast & succeeding beyond our wildest imaginations.

    Rural Women Leading: Annabelle Hickson creator of Galah Magazine - a runaway success in the cutthroat world of media, on self-belief, failing fast & succeeding beyond our wildest imaginations. What will Galah Magazine creator-editor, Annabelle Hickson, do next? A mother of three, a farmer’s wife, a natural-born entrepreneur who lives down the country road from me on a pecan farm, and who seems so self-contained, so unhindered by the rules of life…I just simply had to interview her and find out what on earth makes her tick...what makes her so brave? How did she come to be in this world without caring a jot for whether she fails and falls or not? A woman, it seems, for whom the only thing that matters is following one’s passion with complete abandon, despite harboring some of the fears that hold most of us back from discovering our true selves and putting it at the centre of everything we do.  What are the ingredients to living a life of unadulterated passionate abandon for the things one simply loves to do. Take no prisoners.  Total leaps of faith. Fail fast, get back up and carry on...  And what will this, one of rural Australia's true female leaders and entrepreneurs, do next?    Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast

    55 min
  5. Claire Osborn Booth - thought leader and change-maker solving big problems for her small community

    11/05/2024

    Claire Osborn Booth - thought leader and change-maker solving big problems for her small community

    Rural Women Leading #3: Claire Osborn Booth, one of rural Australia's principal Out-of-the-Box Thought Leaders Guerie solicitor, farmer, property developer, board director and formidable engineer of community well-being, Clare Osborn Booth talks about the 'enoughness' of being a mum, honoring the family unit, tax law (an obvious connection...) and how to develop derelict rural properties to build the future for your off-farm adult children and revitalize rural communities. It's a thought-provoking listen to say the least. You'd be crazy to miss it. https://boothlaw.com.au/ @boothlawadvisory  @buckenbah_collective Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast

    48 min

  6. 10/20/2024

    Farmer and mother, Lisa Jeitz's mental health journey in rural Australia

    What is it really like to manage depression while living in the bush? This is the raw and honest tale of Lisa Jeitz and her journey to manage her depression while living, working and wrangling a young family on a farm in Western Australia.  Thank you to Lisa for telling her story so that she can help others to find the language and courage to ask for help. Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast

    1h 22m
  7. Catherine Velisha is helping the next generation to appreciate farming, and discusses having a leader’s mindset

    10/12/2024

    Catherine Velisha is helping the next generation to appreciate farming, and discusses having a leader’s mindset

    Rural Women Leading #1: Catherine Velisha - Managing Director of $30mil horticulture business talks about what gets her out of bed each day and how even the most successful people have to manage their mental health. Catherine Velisha is a third-generation owner of Velisha Farms, a horticulture business located in Werribee South Victoria – the Velisha family has been involved in the fresh produce for almost a century. Having worked in the farming industry for over 20 years, Catherine has grown and developed her expertise alongside an ever changing industry landscape. Catherine’s passion and advocacy for agriculture and the people who work in it, inspired the formation of VEG Education in 2020 - an RTO created specifically to facilitate horticulture/agriculture industry with training. VEG Education allows young people to gain practical insight, access, and experience in the Australian food sector, equipping them with the skills to make valuable contributions to farming as a business. The RTO also allows Catherine - and the broader industry - to create long-term sustainability by engaging with the public directly, whilst championing fresh produce and future-focused agricultural practices.   Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast

    45 min
  8. Damian Morgan on Community wellbeing & Why saving rural newspapers is important for community cohesion and identity

    10/08/2024

    Damian Morgan on Community wellbeing & Why saving rural newspapers is important for community cohesion and identity

    Remember when the town's newspaper set the tone for a community? Each week we would wait to see who was on the front page and what event had flung them into the limelight. Who was the best footballer in the town and who was the local hero; which kids were going to grow up and be rocket scientists, and which had grown up to graffiti the toilets. Everything that had happened and everything that was going to happen was there each week for everyone in the community to see, know about, and discuss. We were all on the same page as such, and we all had the opportunity to support each other and know each other through the local 'rag'. The internet signaled the death knell for many papers and along with it the single point of community knowledge and wisdom that provided a subtle yet important role for all rural communities in binding us together and keeping us informed about what was important. Does the death of a town's newspaper have an effect? Does it really matter? Join me for a discussion with Damian Morgan, the man who has resurrected over 30 rural newspapers because he believes they are an integral part of the fabric of any rural community and wants to ensure they continue to a play role in informing and bringing together communities through the good times and the bad.    https://damianmorgan.com.au/ Damian Morgan  Damian Morgan is partner and director of the Today News Group which publishes 30 independent newspapers (and online news) across regional Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory.     Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast

    47 min

  9. 08/17/2024

    Finding life direction, setting goals & being motivated. Coaching Ep#2

    Coaching Ep #2 Finding life direction, setting goals and being motivated in 2024 Listen in to this episode, the second coaching episode for The Rural Psychologist podcast to learn the best way to go about setting goals for the new year to ensure you stay motivated  and enthusiastic right through to point where you achieve what you set out to do. Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast

    23 min

  10. 08/17/2024

    Setting yourself up for a successful mindset in the new year

    "You either walk inside your story and own it, or you stand outside and hustle for your worthiness" Brene Brown Coaching Ep #1 Setting yourself up for a successful mindset in the new year Be sure to get on the front foot for the new year by listening to this episode and doing the important exercise that Chantal talks about for setting yourself up with a great mindset to help you feel more confident, self-assured and become clearer about what you want to achieve in 2024.  Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast

    13 min
  11. Jane Campbell of Barambah Organics on allowing people to feel included, showing up with a smile on your face, and how she takes care of her mental health

    08/17/2024

    Jane Campbell of Barambah Organics on allowing people to feel included, showing up with a smile on your face, and how she takes care of her mental health

    Rural Women Leading #4: The original entrepreneur - Jane Campbell of Barambah Organics on the value of making sure people feel included, showing up with a smile on your face, and how she takes care of her mental health https://mananapastoral.com.au/ Long before it was trendy to be entrepreneurial in agriculture, Jane Campbell and her husband Ian, lead the way in setting up a phenomenally successful diary company, Barambah Organics, value adding to the milk they produced on their diary farm in Murgon, Queensland. This is a fabulous tale of hard work, and self-belief but also testimony to great values including humility, love of connection with people from all walks of life, and the might that comes with the meeting of intellect and agricultural practicality. @mananafarms @glenarbon Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast

    49 min

  12. 01/29/2024

    Being assertive is a key life skill. Saying ‘no’, and getting what you need without the guilt. Coaching Episode #3

    Coaching ep #3: What do I think is the most important skill for life satisfaction? Assertiveness. Listen to how to cultivate a mindset that grows this powerful communication skill today. Being able to say no, asserting yourself and asking for your needs to be met are all part of good self care which means good mental health. For tips and ideas on how to be more assertive listen to coaching episode 3 of The Rural Psychologist podcast today. Introducing the Rural Psychologist Podcast

    18 min
  • 12 Episodes

About

In this podcast, long-time rural-based psychologist, Chantal Corish discovers what rural Aussies have that makes us happier than the rest, and how we manage to keep our spirits up when the chips are down. Living and working in rural, regional and remote Australia can have all sorts of impacts on people's mental health and well-being, but lots of us have developed great ways to manage our mental health even when things get really tough. Listen here to The Rural Psychologist podcast as Chantal chats with every day rural Aussies and mental health professionals to discover the best tools and techniques for living a productive and satisfying life; and as she draws on nearly two decades of psychology experience to offer advice for good mental health and well-being for those living and working in 'the bush'.www.theruralpsychologist.com.auInstagram handle @theruralpsychologistDisclaimerThe information provided on this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.ALWAYS consider seeking the advice of your physician, therapist or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or mental health concern.The host and guests featured on this podcast are not all licensed medical professionals and the content they share is based on their personal experience, research and opinions. Their insights and suggestions are not meant to replace individual professional advice that you yourself should seek. We encourage you to consult with a qualified professional before any significant changes to your lifestyle or wellbeing practices.

Information

  • Creator
    Chantal Corish
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Rural Psychologist
  • Show Website
    The Rural Psychologist