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Taranaki dairy farmer Kane Brisco nearly walked away from farming, worn down by the constant physical and mental strains of the job. But at his lowest, he started figuring out practical ways to cope with stress and recharge his passion for life on the land. In this episode, Kane shares the tools he’s developed – ranging from breathwork to boxing – to operate at his best.
Notes Farm Fit NZ DairyNZ wellbeing webpages
Chapters: 1:00 - Kane's background and how he ended up in dairy farming 4:04 - Keeping in top shape and helping other farmers do the same 5:54 - Getting through some challenging years 6:42 - Journey to getting fit again 9:15 - Mental health challenges within the dairy sector 13:14 - New book ‘Tools for the top paddock’ 16:02 - Kane’s tools for dealing with the strains of farming 21:10 - Balancing family and farming 23:52 – What happens at FarmFit training sessions? 27:08 – Kane’s cold water trough therapy 27:56 - Staying connected with the right people, right places 29:22 - Tricky conversations – talking with a someone who’s struggling 31:27 - Advice for those going through hard times right now 32:53 – How to contact Kane, join FarmFit, and where to find his book |