Stockmanship for The Mind

The State of Mind Consultancy
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Welcome to Stockmanship for The Mind. A podcast hosted by The State of Mind Consultancy, primarily aimed at farmers, rural professionals and all countryside folk (although you might also like it if you’re town/city based too!) I’m sharing a completely new, and radical understanding of the mind, known as the 3 Principles (more on what they are later…) alternatively known as The Inside Out Understanding. I’m sharing where our experience comes from, I mean, really comes from. It looks like its coming from life, right? Relationships, work, friends, family… Here’s the thing, its coming from inside you. Yes thats right, that feeling you’re having right now, its from inside you. How does that relate to rural life and farming? Well, it relates to staff, family, your husband/wife/wife/partner, how you handle pressure. It’s just that in farming, our state of mind, and the results of that, are more obvious because there’s a ton of pressure, a million things to do and there’s nowhere to hide. And the best news… all you have to do is listen! As best you can, listen with nothing on your mind. Don’t take notes, just let it soak in and see what new and fresh thinking occurs to you.

  1. 3h ago

    Does Anyone Ever Really Change?

    Can a leopard change its spots? Can we truly change? Can the people around us? And if so, what does it take to make change real and lasting? Why do some patterns seem so hard to break, and can we ever inspire others to change? Join us as we explore the nature of change, what makes it possible, and whether lasting transformation is truly within our reach. If you’ve ever wondered about this in your own life, come along for a listen!

  2. Oct 13

    Anxiety Isn't The Problem - The Thinking Behind Better Farming, Bettet Living and Better Leadership

    When we're in a low mood, our thinking tends to become clouded, our perspective narrows, and we’re more likely to make decisions we later regret. So how do we get into a better headspace more of the time? Do we need to change our mood? How? And if our feelings aren't the problem, what is? Is it the frustrating people around us? The demands of running a farm and managing staff? The endless things on our to-do list, the pressure we're under, or the feeling that there are never enough hours in the day? What if the real problem isn't quite what we think it is? What if it's the unhelpful thinking we innocently mistake for the truth? The assumptions we make, the stories we tell ourselves, and the conclusions we jump to without questioning them? When we're feeling anxious, frustrated, angry or down, could we be seeing things through a distorted lens without even realising it? And could that be affecting how we make decisions, how we treat the people around us, and how we experience everyday life?  What if all we need to do is look to see if that's happening for us. Could it really be that simple?

  3. Oct 7

    Community, Silly Questions and Fresh Ideas

    James Turner from Farming For Good and Chris Evans, a beef and sheep farmer, join me for a conversation about the importance of community — and how having a space where you can ask anything, even if you think it might be a silly question, can open the door to new ideas. Farming For Good runs a RAP (Regen Accelerator Programme), which Chris is part of. In this episode, we hear how a group of farmers who didn’t really know each other have come together, built friendships and started exploring the potential of regenerative agriculture on their own farms. It’s a fun, light-hearted chat about trying something different, learning from others and the things we really need to make a change in our lives. Join us for a conversation about community, curiosity and the courage to ask questions.

  4. Sep 28

    The to-do list is never going away - now what?

    We’ve all been there. The jobs that haven’t been done. The things that should have been done yesterday. The person who hasn’t done what they said they would do. And that growing feeling that if I don’t get annoyed about this, nothing is going to get done! On a farm, this can escalate pretty quickly. There’s always another job waiting. The to-do list is about as long as the driveway, and when other people aren’t doing things the way we think they should, it’s easy to get stressed, frustrated, angry… or all three. And, to be fair, it can feel completely justified. If they had just done what we asked, when we asked, and how we asked them to do it, there wouldn’t be a problem — right? And surely, if we stop giving ourselves a hard time about all the things we haven’t done, we’ll just get even further behind? But what if there’s another way of looking at it? Could we actually get more done, feel better and have better relationships without all the stress, frustration and pressure? What if all that thinking — however justified it feels — is actually just noise? Noise that uses up our energy, clouds our thinking and gets in the way of seeing the obvious solution. In this episode, we explore what might happen when we stop using stress and self-criticism as our fuel — and start seeing what becomes possible when our minds are a little quieter.

  5. Sep 21

    A New Headspace for a New Farming System - with Duncan Bennett, farmer member of the Upper Onny Farmers Group

    What if one change in mindset could transform your whole farm? 🌱 In this episode, Duncan Bennett — farmer and member of the groundbreaking Upper Onny Farmers Group — shares the story of a mindset shift that happened almost overnight. And the results? 🌱 Healthier soil 🦋 More wildlife 🚜 A different approach to farming 👨‍👩‍👧 More time with family and friends 💭 And a huge personal impact on Duncan himself Duncan’s story is honest, thought-provoking and incredibly inspiring. It’s a fascinating look at what can happen when we challenge the way we’ve always done things and start thinking differently about farming. 🎧 Come and join us for this brilliant conversation — you might just see farming through a different lens. #Farming #RegenerativeAgriculture #SoilHealth #Farmers #SustainableFarming #Wildlife #Agriculture

  6. Sep 14

    The People Who Drive You Insane

    “They’re driving me insane!” - New Podcast Episode from Stockmanship for the Mind Sometimes other people can really hack us off. And in farming, where you often live and work alongside the same people day in, day out, disagreements can turn into feuds — and it can be incredibly hard to move past. When you’re caught up in a disagreement, it can become all-consuming. It takes up headspace and energy that could otherwise go into running the farm, thinking about the future, exploring new ideas and technology, or keeping up with ever-tightening regulation. But who are we really fighting in a feud? It looks like it’s the other person. The brother. The dad. The mother-in-law. The business partner. But is it? What if it’s less clear-cut than that? Think about a time you’ve felt really angry with someone when they weren’t even there. You’re going about your day, but suddenly you’re ruminating about that person. The frustration comes back. The hurt feelings. The anger. Perhaps even hatred. But if they aren’t there when we’re experiencing all those feelings, how can they be the cause of them? I’m proposing a different way of looking at it. What if our own thoughts have a role to play when someone else is “driving us crazy”? What if, when our mood dips, we become more likely to get caught up in our habitual negative thinking? What if we’re like a magnet for it? And what if, without even realising it’s happening, we can slip into a state of bad feeling that starts to affect everything around us? Our relationships. Our decision-making. Our ability to see new possibilities. And ultimately, the whole farm business. Maybe the person we think we’re fighting isn’t the whole story. Maybe there’s something else going on — and recognising that could be the first step towards getting unstuck.

  7. Sep 3

    Opening you eyes to your own farm - with Cath Landles

    Cath Landles, Community and Landscape Officer for the Shropshire Hills National Landscape, joins us to share the inspiring story of working with the Upper Onny Farmers Group. Cath talks about helping farmers to look at their own farms with fresh eyes — and what happened when they did. As they began to see their land differently, they discovered new opportunities, grew in confidence, and started to see their farms, their communities and their future from a whole new perspective. It’s a lovely conversation with a lovely guest, full of insight, optimism and inspiration. Come along, have a listen and join us! 😊

  8. Jul 6

    Seeing Past Fear - with Gareth Hales Povey

    Have you ever felt that you don't fit in? That it's just too hard to try something new? Have you ever worried what people think of you? These are some of the things that Gareth, as a gay new entrant to farming, has grappled with over the last few years. Now a herdsperson at the Harper Adams future farm, working for Shropshire Rural Support and also being the adoptive Dad to two boys, his story is inspiring on so many levels. Join us for a lovely chat about where life takes us, seeing past our preconceived ideas and realising that we all have waaaaay more capability than we realise.

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Welcome to Stockmanship for The Mind. A podcast hosted by The State of Mind Consultancy, primarily aimed at farmers, rural professionals and all countryside folk (although you might also like it if you’re town/city based too!) I’m sharing a completely new, and radical understanding of the mind, known as the 3 Principles (more on what they are later…) alternatively known as The Inside Out Understanding. I’m sharing where our experience comes from, I mean, really comes from. It looks like its coming from life, right? Relationships, work, friends, family… Here’s the thing, its coming from inside you. Yes thats right, that feeling you’re having right now, its from inside you. How does that relate to rural life and farming? Well, it relates to staff, family, your husband/wife/wife/partner, how you handle pressure. It’s just that in farming, our state of mind, and the results of that, are more obvious because there’s a ton of pressure, a million things to do and there’s nowhere to hide. And the best news… all you have to do is listen! As best you can, listen with nothing on your mind. Don’t take notes, just let it soak in and see what new and fresh thinking occurs to you.

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  • Creator
    The State of Mind Consultancy
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    26
  • Rating
    Clean
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