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Best of Straight Talk: Building Mental Resilience

21 minutes Posted Oct 1, 2025 at 11:00 am.

Straight Talk With Dr. Amy Missling

Dr. Missling explains her area of expertise, and her background in ag

Understanding the concept of stress in agriculture

Multiple types of stressors on the farm

Family relationships can be a primary stressor

Not all stress is bad, just need an optimal level

Is the word stressed overused? How to know when stress isn't healthy

Emotional, physical, mental and behavioral symptoms of chronic stress

Reaching out for help is hard for farmers and ranchers, so what can they do

Finding patterns, identifying triggers, tracking changes to identify trends

Then be intentional, present and practicing soothing and regulation skills

Non-therapy and therapy options

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This Best of Straight Talk episode excerpt is from Season 7, which debuted on March 20, 2024, and features Dr. Amy Missling. Hosts Emmery Mehlhoff and Alisha Nord visit with Dr. Missling about stress on the farm and how it can turn from something seasonal to more permanent: chronic stress. Dr. Missling is a licensed clinical psychologist who practices in rural Minnesota. She specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, trauma, and stressor-related conditions. She provides behavior...

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