Mind Your Melon

Mind Your Melon
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Inspiring healthier minds through proactive lifestyles.

  1. Green Fields and Checkered Flags - Ross Chastain (Florida FFA Podcast Stage)

    JUL 9

    Green Fields and Checkered Flags - Ross Chastain (Florida FFA Podcast Stage)

    🎙️ Presented by ⁠Mind Your Melon⁠ & the ⁠Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association⁠ Welcome to the Florida FFA Podcast Stage—your front-row seat to the stories shaping the future of agriculture. Whether you’re catching up after convention or tuning in from the classroom, these conversations are here whenever you need a little insight or inspiration. In this episode, NASCAR driver Ross Chastain talks about growing up in agriculture, the lessons he still carries from farm life, and how it all fuels his drive on and off the track. 👉 Remember to check in on your loved ones. Check in on yourself. And always Mind Your Melon.

    35 min
  2. Why We Believe in the Future of Agriculture - Mike Joyner and Jamie Fussell, FFVA (Florida FFA Podcast Stage)

    JUL 9

    Why We Believe in the Future of Agriculture - Mike Joyner and Jamie Fussell, FFVA (Florida FFA Podcast Stage)

    🎙️ Presented by ⁠Mind Your Melon⁠ & the ⁠Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association⁠ Welcome to the Florida FFA Podcast Stage—your front-row seat to the stories shaping the future of agriculture. Whether you’re catching up after convention or tuning in from the classroom, these conversations are here whenever you need a little insight or inspiration. In this episode, Mike Joyner and Jamie Fussell (Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association) share their advice, hopes, and vision for the next generation of agriculturalists—and why they believe the best is yet to come. 👉 Remember to check in on your loved ones. Check in on yourself. And always Mind Your Melon.

    32 min
  3. Here by the Owl - Caela Sause (Florida FFA Podcast Stage)

    JUL 9

    Here by the Owl - Caela Sause (Florida FFA Podcast Stage)

    🎙️ Presented by ⁠Mind Your Melon⁠ & the ⁠Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association⁠ Welcome to the Florida FFA Podcast Stage—your front-row seat to the stories shaping the future of agriculture. Whether you’re catching up after convention or tuning in from the classroom, these conversations are here whenever you need a little insight or inspiration. In this episode, Orlando Colonial FFA advisor Caela Sause reflects on the calling to teach, the impact on students’ lives, and why—through all the challenges—it’s still one of the most rewarding careers out there. 👉 Remember to check in on your loved ones. Check in on yourself. And always Mind Your Melon.

    22 min
  4. Herding Her Story - Gina Tran (Florida FFA Podcast Stage)

    JUL 9

    Herding Her Story - Gina Tran (Florida FFA Podcast Stage)

    🎙️ Presented by ⁠Mind Your Melon⁠ & the ⁠Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association⁠ Welcome to the Florida FFA Podcast Stage—your front-row seat to the stories shaping the future of agriculture. Whether you’re catching up after convention or tuning in from the classroom, these conversations are here whenever you need a little insight or inspiration. In this episode, former FFA member Gina Tran opens up about how her FFA journey inspired her passion for the beef industry—and what she’s doing now to chase that dream. 👉 Remember to check in on your loved ones. Check in on yourself. And always Mind Your Melon.

    30 min
  5. Finding Your Community - Caroline Groth, National FFA Eastern Region Vice President (Florida FFA Podcast Stage)

    JUL 9

    Finding Your Community - Caroline Groth, National FFA Eastern Region Vice President (Florida FFA Podcast Stage)

    🎙️ Presented by Mind Your Melon & the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Welcome to the Florida FFA Podcast Stage—your front-row seat to the stories shaping the future of agriculture. Whether you’re catching up after convention or tuning in from the classroom, these conversations are here whenever you need a little insight or inspiration. In this episode, National FFA Eastern Region Vice President Caroline Groth shares how FFA helped her find purpose, confidence, and a sense of belonging on the path to leadership. 👉 Remember to check in on your loved ones. Check in on yourself. And always Mind Your Melon.

    31 min

  6. MAY 30

    Reflections on Farmer Resilience and Mental Health: Wrapping Up the May Mini-Series

    In the final episode of the May mini-series, Taylor and Marshal step back to reflect on what they’ve learned from their conversations with Dr. Carrie Baker and the insights from the Mind Your Melon Farmer Wellbeing Survey. This wrap-up episode takes a heartfelt look at the emotional core of agriculture—resilience, stress, risk, and above all, hope. Through thoughtful conversation (and a few well-placed metaphors), Taylor and Marshal explore: The meaning of resilience and hardiness in rural lifeHow farmers can navigate stress and uncertaintyWhat it means to hold on to hope through difficult seasonsTheir personal takeaways from this groundbreaking mental health initiativeThis episode is both a tribute to the farming community and a call to keep pushing forward with compassion, courage, and connection. 🎧 Tune in for an honest, uplifting conversation that reminds us why farmer mental health matters—and why hope is always worth planting. 👉 Remember to check in on your loved ones. Check in on yourself. And always Mind Your Melon.

    19 min

  7. MAY 27

    Digging Deeper into Farmer Mental Health: Dr. Carrie Baker Breaks Down the Mind Your Melon Survey Findings

    In this follow-up episode, hosts Taylor and Marshal continue their meaningful conversation with Dr. Carrie Baker, the social scientist behind the Mind Your Melon Farmer Wellbeing Survey, a critical study focused on mental health in Florida agriculture. This time, Dr. Baker takes us behind the scenes of the survey's design, methodology, and key findings, offering valuable insight into the real challenges farm and ranch families are facing. The discussion covers: Who participated in the study and what the demographics revealMajor stressors impacting the Florida ag industryCommon coping mechanisms used by producersWhat resources farmers are asking for—and what they truly need With candid discussion and data-backed insight, this episode is essential listening for anyone interested in farmer mental health, agricultural well-being, and building more resilient rural communities. 🎧 Tune in to hear Dr. Baker illuminate the voices behind the data—and the hope that comes from listening. 👉 Don’t forget: check in on your loved ones, check in on yourself—and always remember to Mind Your Melon.

    23 min

  8. MAY 27

    What’s Next for Farmer Mental Health? Dr. Carrie Baker Reflects on the Mind Your Melon Survey and the Road Ahead

    In this episode, Taylor and Marshal sit down once more with Dr. Carrie Baker, the social scientist behind the Mind Your Melon Farmer Wellbeing Survey, to explore the implications of the study’s findings and what they mean for the future of mental health in agriculture. Dr. Baker shares thoughtful reflections on the data collected and offers a forward-looking perspective on how this research can shape: Future academic and community-based researchStrategic programs for farmer and rancher well-beingTactical approaches to reduce stress and support ag familiesCommunity development efforts rooted in mental health support This episode is a must-listen for anyone passionate about mental health in rural communities, ag advocacy, and long-term resilience in the farming industry. 🎧 Join us as Dr. Baker looks ahead, offering insights and hope for creating a healthier, more supportive agricultural future. 👉 And remember—check in on your loved ones. Check in on yourself. And always Mind Your Melon.

    19 min
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Inspiring healthier minds through proactive lifestyles.

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  • Creator
    Mind Your Melon
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
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    © Mind Your Melon
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