Embracing Change Counseling

02/20/2026

Next time you go into town for coffee or breakfast, I encourage you to start the conversation about mental health. It’s time to talk about stress, anxiety, and burnout like we talk about crop yields.

De-stigmatizing mental health means supporting your community and helping yourself and those around you stay in this field for the long haul.

Need some help on bringing up mental health? Send me a message! ☕️

02/19/2026

NEW EPISODE | Navigating Mental Health in Today’s Agricultural Climate

Farming has always demanded strength and resilience. But right now, producers are navigating unprecedented pressures: inflation, volatile commodity markets, tariffs, rising input costs, and succession stress. Behind every operation is a human being — and their mental health matters.

In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, we sit down with Colleen Stegenga of Embracing Change Counseling to talk openly about mental health in agriculture.

We dive into:
• The difference between normal stress and mental health concerns
• When it’s time to seek professional help
• Stigma in rural communities
• Su***de awareness and warning signs
• How to start meaningful conversations
• What to do in emergency situations

This episode is a must-listen for anyone in agriculture — because strength isn’t silence, and resilience isn’t carrying it alone.

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform. https://www.farmmarketer.com/Resources/ResourceItem?resourceItemId=607

📢 Share with your farm community — conversations like this save lives.

TracyMBrunet Embracing Change Counseling

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A big thank you to this week’s sponsor: Kuhn
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Kuhn North America

02/18/2026

New column is out…

Rural communities value cooperation, helping your neighbor, and putting the good of the community first. These are beautiful values – until they become a trap that leaves you exhausted, resentful,

02/18/2026

Farm succession isn't just business — it's family. Let's talk about both.

If you need support in navigating feelings and life transitions during farm succession, send me a message or give me a call. I would love to help provide you with the tools and strategies to cope with change.

02/16/2026

How often do you take time to play and do things you used to find fun when you were younger?

This week, I want you to practice having fun, whatever that may look like for you. Leave the seriousness behind — at least for a few moments. 🥳

02/13/2026

Wishing you all a happy Friday and a restful weekend 😌

And with that, I’m sharing a helpful reminder to set aside time for your self. Your mental health will thank you.

02/11/2026

In case anyone would be interested, I wanted to let you know that I am now doing presentations on the importance of addressing mental health in rural and agricultural communities.

Here is my flyer showing what your group would learn! I am so passionate about this subject and would love to share it with others. DM me or email me at embracingchangecs.com for more info 💌

02/09/2026

Happy Monday! If the Sunday scaries had you missing out on sleep last night, I encourage you to try this 3-2-1 method tonight.

3 hours before bed, no more food. 2 hours before bed, no more work. 1 hour before bed, no more screens.

Give yourself time to shut down and prepare for sleep. 🛌

02/06/2026

A gentle reminder for you on this fine Friday 🤍

If you’re ready to seek support, I’m just a phone call away.

Embracing Change Counseling
☎️ 605.306.6383
📧 colleen@embracingchangecs.com

02/05/2026

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The phone rings in the middle of the night. There's been an accident. Your spouse, your parent, your child, your friend, gone in an instant. No warning. No goodbye. No

02/04/2026

Strength isn't suffering in silence.
Strength isn't pushing through when you're falling apart.
Strength isn't refusing help because you "should" handle it alone.
Strength is recognizing when you need support and asking for it.
That's the kind of strong that lasts.